Preschedule a few social media graphics for the new year, or use them in an upcoming worship service. Here are some idea and images you can use for inspiration or download and use them as is.

Open to a new year

Post a Spiritual Practice for the new year.
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On the eve of New Year
I try to release.
I try to unbind the past from the future.

I try to uncross my protective arms, taut from holding it together.
How do we pry ourselves open to a New Year?
I can only imagine a place of healing.

We will open ourselves up when we imagine.
Imagine small new realities.
A place of peace that’s just for me.

You may not realize but we’ve loosened
from Doom scrolling,
from the belief that humbling is healing.
So what do you want your life to look like?
Is it the show we binge, the hours we scroll,
the swipes or what we experience,
who we feel.

I want to keep feeling because I believe in Awe.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.
(Ephesians 1:18)

Breath deeply for two minutes using the IN phrase (RE) as your inhale and the OUT phrase (LEASE) as you exhale.

Words from Everyday Sanctuary

A Solid Reminder

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It may be a new year, but we still have the same God! A faithful, trustworthy, loving, and holy parent who wants only the best for their beloved children.

Engagement Questions

Try one of these questions to the congregation online:

• As we start 2025, we want to know, what are you praying for?

• What is one word you’re praying will define your year ahead? Share your word in the comments—we’d love to pray with you!

• If you could offer one piece of wisdom or encouragement to someone starting fresh this year, what would you say? 💭 Drop your words of wisdom below!

• As we begin a new year, we’re curious: What’s one spiritual practice or habit you want to grow in this year?

Looking Back Over 2024

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Looking back at the past year, what’s one way you saw God’s faithfulness in your life or in our community? Let’s celebrate together in the comments!

God is Doing A New Thing

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Behold, I am doing a new thing…’ (Isaiah 43:19) 🌿 As we step into this new year, what is something NEW you’re excited to see God do in your life or in our community? We’d love to hear your hopes and dreams below!