Upcoming Events at Advent
Lenten Soup & Studies
Wednesday, March 19 - April 16
5:00 pm
Paine Hall
You are invited to join us for 6 weeks of Lenten Soup Suppers followed by Lenten Studies led by Raph Martin and Judy Huffman.
Join us after the 4 pm Healing Service on Lenten Wednesdays for this opportunity to seek a deeper experience of Lent.
Free will donation accepted. Click here to sign up now.
Loss & Grief Support Class
Friday, March 21
10:00 am
Paine Hall
The gathering is a safe place for friendly conversation where the members are free to cry or laugh or just listen. Coffee and iced tea will be provided.
If you have any questions, contact Deacon Debbie at 208-409-3517.
10:00 am
Paine Hall
Deacon Debbie is facilitating a grief support group, a weekly casual get-together primarily for widows, but all are welcome.
The gathering is a safe place for friendly conversation where the members are free to cry or laugh or just listen. Coffee and iced tea will be provided.
If you have any questions, contact Deacon Debbie at 208-409-3517.
Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, March 23
9:00 am
Dibbs Hall
This weekly, step-by-step process leads to deeper faith and life transformation in preparation for more active membership and understanding our Christian faith at Advent Episcopal Church.
The program’s purpose is to make disciples of all who seek God or a deeper knowledge of Him. Program texts are $25. Contact Judy Huffman for more information.
Click here to sign up now.
Desert Winds Steel Orchestra
Sunday, April 6
1:00 pm
Sanctuary
This diverse group of musicians play remarkably rhythmic and melodic percussion instruments known as pan or steel drums. Their repertoire includes Latin and pop songs and an array of island tunes that appeal to audiences of all ages.
Join us for an amazing FREE concert.
Free will offerings are accepted.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tuesday, April 8
8:30 am
Conference Room and via Zoom
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a worldwide ministry with over 4,000 members in 357 chapters in the US alone. This Advent Chapter meets monthly to gather in prayer for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom, to study the Holy Scriptures, and to bring others nearer to Christ through outreach in the community.
All men of Advent are welcome.
Holistic Health Matters Group
Thursday, April 10
2:00 pm
Advent Conference Room
Advent member Sally Charlambous leads this Holistic Health Matters Group focusing on sharing knowledge in order to enhance holistic health and wellness.
The class is open to the public and will include guest speakers.
Advent Craft Fair
Sunday, April 13
After 8am and 10am services
Paine Hall
Our Advent members only Craft Fair is your opportunity to stock up on crafts carefully made by our members. Start thinking thoughtful birthday and Christmas gifts.
It’s still not too late to sign up to sell your craft items. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Flavia Nomicos:
See you at the Craft Fair!
Sunday Potluck
Sunday, April 13
11:15 am following 10 am service
Paine Hall
Bring a healthy brunch dish to pass for a delicious meal and fun camaraderie.
Last Names A-G: Main Dish
Last Names H-M: Dessert
Last Names N-S: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Last Names T-Z: Salad / Fruit
Veteran & Military Ministry
Sunday, April 13
11:15 am (after 10 am service)
Dibbs Hall
Advent’s Veterans, Military, & Spouses Ministry shares their perspectives and experiences every month besides exploring volunteer opportunities.
They recently established a link with the Luke AFB Spiritual Maintenance program and are volunteering there. This group also prepares and delivers Meals for Veterans on 5th Fridays, headed by Jack Hanstein.
All Advent veterans, military, and spouses are invited to join this new ministry and meet monthly.
Daughters of the King
Sunday, April 25
12:00 pm
Conference Room
All Advent women are welcome to join our monthly meetings on the 3rd Sundays of the month. (This April we are meeting on the 4th Sunday due to Easter occurring on the 3rd Sunday.)
We are the St Clare of Assisi Chapter with 31 members, an exceptionally large chapter, especially for a small parish.
New Lending Library
Open Sundays and weekdays during office hours
Paine Hall, left of the restrooms
Stop by our newest addition to Paine Hall – our Lending Library, located just to the left of the restrooms. Please do not donate more than a couple books or perhaps a jigsaw puzzle.
Feel free to borrow and return the books when you are finished. No theological or religious materials unless it is a novel such as a mystery.
Questions: contact Deacon Debbie at 208-409-3517.
Helping Hands
First 3 Mondays of every month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall
Join us on the first 3 Mondays of the month to make pillows and blankets for those in need. The blankets are made from fabric for kids (about 36” square) and the pillows are for kids and adults. Some of the adult pillows (about 8” x 8“) are for women with breast cancer to put in their armpit after surgery.
It’s a wonderful way to donate your talents for good causes and enjoy good camraderie.
All volunteers are welcome!
Happy Hat Hookers
4th (and 5th, if there is one) Mondays of month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall
Join us on the 4th Mondays of every month (and 5th, if there is one) to make hats on a loom. The hats are donated to military for under their helmets, to people going through chemo (head gets very cold), to homeless, and to babies.
It’s a wonderful way to donate your talents for good causes and enjoy good camraderie.
All volunteers are welcome!
Gentle Fitness Exercise Class
Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Paine Hall
On Your Feet is an exercise class catering to members of all ages and abilities. Instructor Tammy Wolfe will lead this class in Paine hall, using controlled movements to regain flexibility, balance, and strength. Tammy invites everyone to join her for an hour of inspired movement.
Click here to sign up now. The cost is $6 per person per Tuesday class, $4 per Thursday class.
Pay at the class.
Women’s Weight Management
Wednesdays
8:30 am
Dibbs Hall
Join this group of motivated folks who choose to lose. This group offers great support in your struggle to lose weight. And it pays to lose; the biggest loser each week wins $3; second biggest loser wins $2; third biggest loser wins $1.
We also share ideas about good nutrition and food to help you achieve your goals.
The cost per person is $3 a week. Pay at the class. Come and give us a try!
Choir Practice
Thursdays, September 5 thru May
3:00 pm
Sanctuary
Music Director Eldon Wold, Jr. leads this group every Thursday September through May. Anyone who has the gift and willingness to sing is invited to join the fun and camaraderie.
Come together to make a “joyful noise unto the Lord.”
