As we step into this holy season of Advent, we once again prepare our hearts to welcome the hope, peace, joy, and love made known to us in Jesus Christ. Advent is a time of watching and waiting, but also of transformation — as God renews our lives and our communities through grace.
This year, the Lay Ministries Team of the West Virginia Conference is pleased to offer a special devotional series: Transforming Appalachia through God’s Love, written entirely by laypeople from across our Conference.
Each day’s devotion reflects on how God’s redeeming love is alive in the hills, valleys, towns, and neighborhoods of Appalachia.
Inspired by Matthew 3:1–12 and the call to “prepare the way of the Lord,” these reflections bear witness to the Spirit’s ongoing work of renewal in and through God’s people.
We invite you to journey through Advent with us in one (or all!) of the following ways:
Read the Devotions Online
Daily devotions are posted on our website throughout the season:
https://www.wvumc.org/devotions?topic=60789
Receive Devotions in Your Inbox
Subscribe to receive each day’s reflection delivered directly to you by email:
https://wvumc-email.brtapp.com/subscribe
Follow Along on Social Media
You can also read — and listen — to the devotions on the WVUMC Laity Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WVUMCLaity
We are grateful for the laity who have prayerfully crafted these reflections and for the many ways they embody Christ’s light in their communities. As you reflect on these devotions, may you find encouragement, challenge, and renewal through the transforming power of God’s love.