Upcoming Events at Advent

EfM New Curriculum Rollout

Tuesdays, EfM Classic
1:00 pm Dibbs Hall

Thursdays, EfM Wide Angle
10:00 am Dibbs Hall

Do you have questions about your faith? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a course of study providing the framework to connect faith to your daily life through reading and discussion.

The new curriculum encompasses EfM Classic, a 4-year program and EfM Wide Angle, a 1-year program that gives participants a taste of each of the classic 4 years. This self-study program has no tests, no quizzes. The groups meet once a week Fall through Spring. Open invitation to Advent parishioners to attend; participants must purchase their own book.

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Dan Reed & Nicole Pesce

Sunday, October 5
1:00 pm
Sanctuary

Enjoy Dan Reed and his amazing trumpet and Nicole Pesce on piano for an upbeat concert of traditional Jazz and other classic musical styles.

Join us for an amazing FREE concert.

Free will offerings are accepted.

Morning Prayer & Breakfast

Tuesday, October 7
9:00 am
Advent Sanctuary/Paine Hall

Join us this month for prayer in the Sanctuary and breakfast in Paine Hall. Learn details about upcoming activities at Advent Episcopal Church.

Morning Prayer is held on the first Tuesday of the month from October through May.

Come join us!

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, October 12
11:15 am (after 10am service)
Paine Hall

Bring a healthy brunch dish to pass for a delicious meal and fun camaraderie.

Last Names A-G: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Last Names H-M: Salad / Fruit
Last Names N-S: Main Dish
Last Names T-Z: Dessert

Advent Veterans, Military Spouses Meeting

Sunday, October 12
11:15 am (after 10am service)
Dibbs Hall

Advent’s Veterans, Military, & Spouses Ministry shares their perspectives and experiences monthly, besides exploring volunteer opportunities.

They volunteer at the Luke AFB Spiritual Maintenance program. 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 ministry and meet monthly.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Tuesday, October 14
8:30 am
Paine Hall 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.

Book & Author Fall Luncheon

Thursday, October 16
11:00 am
Paine Hall

All Advent members - men and women - are invited to this Fall Luncheon. Tickets are $10. Freewill offerings for libations.

Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi is guest speaker discussing his book Strength in Adversity; Lessons From the Book of Job. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the luncheon for $10. Following the luncheon, Fr Nicolosi will autograph copies of his books.

Questions? Please contact Phyllis Yingling or Rachel Moore.

Daughters of the King Meeting

Sunday, October 19
12:00 pm
Dibbs Hall

Daughters of the King (DOK) is an active group who meets monthly.

They are the St Clare of Assisi Chapter with 31 members, an exceptionally large chapter, especially for a small parish.

We pledge to a lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism. For more information, contact Gayle Flores at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Monthly Social Breakfast

Tuesday, October 21
9:00 am
Tivoli Gardens

All men and women of Advent are invited to enjoy our Social Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens. Relax with Advent friends, order your favorite breakfast, and catch up with what’s happening at Advent.

Tivoli Gardens is located nearby at 12555 W Bell Road, Sun City West.

See you there!

Okto-BOO-Fest Celebration

Friday, October 24
3:00 pm
Paine Hall

Join us for a delicious meal celebrating Oktoberfest with German food specialties. Tickets are $15 for food and Bingo games.Wear your favorite Halloween costumes to also celebrate Halloween.

Beer and wine are available, cash bar.

Tickets will be on sale after both services on Sunday, October 19. (No tickets sold at the door.)

Sie dort sehen! (See you there!)

Veterans 5th Friday Meal Prep

Friday, October 31
9:00 am
Paine Hall

All are invited to come help prepare, cook, and serve the Veterans at the US Vets Center. We meet in Paine Hall to prepare the food and pack it for delivery every month with a 5th Friday.

If you have any questions, please contact Jack Hanstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Click here to sign up now.

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!

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 thru May (Begins September 4)
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.”