Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Paula Gooder explore the mystery, wonder and also the darkness of the traditional Advent themes and the Christmas stories. 

Rowan Williams explores the light and joy, as well as the darkness and strangeness of the Christmas story.  

Siobhán Jolley reflects on paintings in the National Gallery which anticipate the coming of Christ this Advent.

A Singing Assembly for Advent with an address by the Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr Paula Gooder, led by Tom Daggett and sung by the Vicars Choral. Learn the hymn 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'.

Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's College in Jerusalem, reflects on Advent in the Holy Land.

Andrew Nunn reflects on the journey to Bethlehem this season of Advent.

The prospect of Christmas can highlight loss and absence. We produced this filmed reflection to offer an alternative message for Christmas in difficult times.