Advent Conspiracy
Christmas can (still) change the world.
Freedom. Restoration. Joy. For everyone.
This was God’s agenda 2,000 years ago when he sent his son into our broken world with an outrageous plan to rescue us. This was his gift to humanity.
Today, Americans celebrate this act of revolutionary love by spending 450 billion dollars each Christmas ($900 per family). On December 26, after 2 months of shopping malls, traffic jams and Rudolf on the radio, we may look back and wonder if we somehow missed the point.
The story of Christ’s birth is subversive; it tells of an upside-down kingdom. It’s a story of promise and hope in which the blind see, the lame walk and the least become the greatest. So what if Christmas became a world-changing event again by turning our focus back to the birth of Christ? What if we could trade our celebration of stuff for a celebration of hope and unbelievable memories with family and friends? What if all this could save a life at the same time? It can.
Welcome to Advent Conspiracy.
Worship Fully
It starts with Jesus. It ends with Jesus. Christmas is a season where love wins, peace reigns, and a king is celebrated with each breath. Entering the story of advent means entering this season with an overwhelming passion to worship Jesus to the fullest.
Spend Less
We live in a culture that guilts us into overspending. But is buying a loved one the latest gadget really the best way show you care? This Christmas, resist the message that stuff will satisfy and become more available to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Give More
God didn’t spend a dime when he gave us the greatest gift ever known – the loving presence of his son in our world. So it’s no wonder that we’re drawn to the idea that Christmas should be a time to love our friends, family and people in need. Instead of shopping for excess things, consider writing mom a letter, taking the kids sledding, serving a homeless family and visibly showing love through relational giving.
Give More to family and friends.
Give More to those in need in Portland and around the world by participating in advent service projects:
- Shepherd’s Door Christmas Decoration
Tuesday, December 2; 5:00–8:00pm
- REAL. LIFE. Global Exhibit
Thursday, December 4; 6:15–9:00pm
- My Father’s House Gift Assembly & Christmas Tree Delivery
Saturday, December 6; shifts range from 3:30-6:30pm
- Warm Springs Indian Reservation Candy-Crafting
Saturday, December 6; 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Harvey Scott School Craft Fair Preparation
Saturday, December 6; 9:00am–12:00pm
- Warm Springs Indian Reservation Gifts for Kids
Sunday, December 7; 1:00–4:00pm
- Harvey Scott School Craft Fair
Wednesday, December 10; shifts range from 3:30-9:00pm
- 12-Hour Global Prayer Vigil
Saturday, December 13; 8:00am–8:00pm
- Harvey Scott School Adopt-a-Family
Monday, December 15; shop on your own, bring to Mosaic by 4pm. All spots now filled.
Love All
When Jesus loved, He loved in ways never imagined before. He entered our world and gave up everything to bring God’s kingdom 
to those who were physically and spiritually poor, forgotten, overlooked and sick. By spending less on presents, we can free up our resources and join Him in meeting physical and spiritual needs around the world. Throughout the month of December, you will have an opportunity to give away the money you would have otherwise spent on holiday loot by putting it in a red advent conspiracy envelope and dropping it in Mosaic’s offering. 100% of the funds will be redistributed to advent conspiracy projects.
- Click here to see how the funds will be redistributed.
- Donate to the cause by using the box below or using a red advent conspiracy envelope (available in the lobby) and dropping it in the Sunday offering baskets any time in December.
Read about the larger movement at adventconspiracy.org.
