LC† A Joyful Noise

A devotional for Advent from Lutherans Connect

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Lutherans Connect: Lutherans Connect is an online portal for devotional projects with an ecumenical reach. Begun in association with Lutheran Campus Ministry Toronto in 2008, now, in 2024, Lutherans Connect has evolved over the years into its own dedicated ministry which publishes devotionals in relationship to the seasons of the church and the times in between. Recently, the Lutherans Connect devotional ministry has come under the auspices of the Centre for Spirituality and Media at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo, Ontario. The Lutherans Connect online devotional projects are supported by Martin Luther University College and the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, through its Mission Committee partnerships.

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About this Devotional

In both Hebrew and Greek, the words for sound, noise, and voice are all the same. And these words are also used to convey the presence of musical instruments and even the sound of language being spoken. In the biblical story, human sound and voice are used to express joy and sadness, the praise of God and the longing for restoration. How does music lift up our Advent hope and our year-round longing? How can our voices inspire us to bring forth our deepest desires for new creation? This Advent, we will explore the soundscapes and songs of all God’s creatures, as we seek to prepare our hearts and dreams for the transformation that the birth of Jesus offers us. Along the way, we will explore the musical term ‘selah’ which means ‘to pause and take a breath’ while singing or praying. How can we make space and take a breath to dwell in the wonder and mystery of Advent? Join us on November 27th until Christmas Day. And may the coming of the Christ child bless you in our journey! If you wish to be on the email list for receiving the devotions daily, write to lutheransconnect@gmail.com.

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