First Christian, Minneapolis Joins a Conspiracy!

Here at First Christian, we believe that Christmas can [still] change the world. To that end we partnered with in the Advent Conspiracy (www.AdventConspiracy.org ) to celebrate Christmas by spending less, giving more, worshiping fully and loving all this season.

First Christian has partnered with Advent Conspiracy to do the following activities in the run-up towards Christmas:

• Buy an animal at the Heifer Project, November 22, 29 and December 6;

• Drop off a used children’s book for homeless children on November 29;

• Volunteer with Project Homeless Connect on December 7;

• Adopt a Family and buy presents for a through the Aliveness Project;

• Bake cookies for the Aliveness Project;

• Donate hygienic items for Community Emergency Service, November 29- December 24

• Donate non perishable items and cash to the Aliveness Project on Food Pantry Sunday.

Rather than giving a gifts out of obligation, why not be committed to giving gifts that really will change the world- like quality time, helping the homeless, feeding the hungry and looking for ways to be more loving? It’s not just about saving money; it’s about remembering that when we give presence instead of presents, the scandal of Christmas has been restored.

The Advent Conspiracy is a grassroots movement with more than 1,000 churches in 17 countries participating as co-conspirators- with projects as varied as drilling a water well for those who lack access to clean water or simply encouraging congregations to think of meaningful acts of kindness as meaningful gift options to replace traditional gifts.

Last year, through Advent Conspiracy, $3 Million was raised for relief projects which included providing clean water and medical attention in communities around the world.

For more information about Advent Conspiracy, please visit: www.adventconspiracy.org.