In this Advent devotional, biblical texts and simple, accessible practices interweave with Maya Angelou’s stirring vision of faith, freedom, and dignity. All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and Maya Angelou’s The Complete Poetry (all the poems are also available online). Week by week, as we wait, and watch, and pray, we’ll walk toward Bethlehem - with Maya Angelou as our guide. 

This resource includes an introduction to the Advent season, as well as an editable page on which you can enter your church’s name, upcoming worship services, and other events before printing or distributing electronically. The result is a resource that looks and feels like an organic part of the life of your congregation.  

As always, this devotional can stand alone, or it can be used in tandem with SALT's "Advent Maya Angelou Collection" of art or one of SALT’s Customizable Short Films (for example, “Advent: Naming Jesus”). Use these resources together for a winsome, seamlessly integrated approach to the Advent season.

The scriptural passages in this devotional correspond to Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary - but since their themes are universal, this devotional can be used fruitfully during any Advent season.  

Files: This listing is for a downloadable PDF, printing instructions, and also an e-reader version of the devotional.  

Please note: you will not receive a physical product as this is a digital download. This resource is for congregational use only, which means it may not be reproduced commercially, duplicated, or resold. :)