A Jesse Tree is an artistic depiction of Jesus’ forebears. In the middle ages, it was a sort of Bible storybook for unlettered believers: you can find Jesse Trees in medieval carvings, stained glass, and embroideries. All of them move from the story of creation through Jesus’ birth in a series of symbols that stand in for Biblical figures. The figure of a tree also showed people how the New Testament grows organically from the Old. Today, this old art form has been revived as an Advent practice that helps us anticipate the coming Savior while recalling God’s saving deeds from the past.
Join with Jesus-followers around the world and other City Church families as we trace the stories leading from creation to the birth of Jesus in the 24 days of December leading up to Christmas. Register to purchase a Jesse Tree kit for $10 which includes: a Jesse Tree family devotional booklet, 24 paper ornaments, 24 clothespins, and a length of purple ribbon all in a paper box to store and reuse year after year. Happy waiting.
Register for a Jesse Tree Kit and pick it up at In-Person Worship on Sunday, November 26th or Sunday, December 3rd.