--- title: "Advent 2" url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-02-05-01-00-advent-2" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Advent 2 ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/blog/Calm_-_Bright.jpeg) 2 December 2024 [Mr Mackley](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/author/head) [Worship](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/category/worship) Advent has begun in churches all over the world and this week we are carrying on with our Follow the Star series, thinking about Calm & Bright as we consider the story of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. As always, please do leave a comment for everyone to share - it was lovely to see so many last week from across the St Matthew's family. [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/wjVr12lLe_g?rel=0) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Calm_-_Bright.jpeg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-11-24-19-02-00-advent-1) Previous ### [Advent 1](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-11-24-19-02-00-advent-1) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Lion_Storyteller_Christmas_Book.jpg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-04-23-13-00-a-flower-for-christmas) Next ### [A Flower for Christmas](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-04-23-13-00-a-flower-for-christmas) ### Comments ##### 6W *2 December 2024* Thank you again for a calming worship to begin our week. We will try our best to make and show peace towards others :) ##### 6R *2 December 2024* Amidst the chaos and noise in our lives, we reflect upon how Jesus brings peace and calmness. (Just like Joseph recalled). We spoke about being peacemakers, showing peace and preparing to welcome the Gift of Jesus this Christmas. We reflected on how we can bring peace to the noise and chaos in our lives - We are reminded in all of the difficulties facing us and the world, there is always hope and we know God is with us. ##### 5B *2 December 2024* Try and find a resolution to make peace rather then fighting. We like to find a quiet place like a library to close our eyes and to find peace or to pray to God. Tell the truth -don't fight just for drama. ### Leave a Comment - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)