Advent is a season of expectation—a time when we are invited to carry hope even in uncertainty. In Carrying Hope, our Advent sermon series, we will journey with the prophets who announced God’s promises and pointed God’s people toward the hope yet to come. Through their words, we will discover how the Holy Spirit empowers us to carry the light of Christ today.
We also want to share several resources that can deepen your spiritual experience this Advent. The Florida Conference is continuing the momentum of Wesleyan Rooted with a new yearlong emphasis: Awakened to Grace. We are invited into a renewed season of spiritual growth focused on cultivating daily spiritual habits, nurturing vibrant worship, and strengthening the bonds that unite us as the body of Christ. Each resource is flexible, practical, and deeply rooted in Wesleyan tradition.
Daily Devotionals
The Awakened to Grace daily devotionals help you begin each day centered in God’s presence. Written by pastors and lay voices from across the Florida Conference, these reflections weave together personal faith, United Methodist identity, and Wesleyan wisdom. Each entry offers a simple, practical way to awaken to God’s grace in the rhythms of ordinary life—nurturing steady, day-by-day growth in faith and love.
Podcast
Join hosts Brian Myers, Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams, and Derrick Scott III as they launch the Awaken to Grace podcast. The hosts share how this podcast began with Brian's questions about Wesleyan faith and connects to the broader "Awakened to Grace" year-long initiative for the Florida Conference. This weekly podcast promises real, authentic conversations about grace and what it means to be United Methodists in Florida today.
App
The Awakened to Grace app makes daily spiritual growth interactive and accessible. Inspired by Wesleyan practices, the app helps users deepen faith step by step through short devotionals, scripture reflections, and daily challenges. Once the app is available, you will also be able to access the podcast and daily devotional directly through the platform.
