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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Sunday Potluck

December 14
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: Appetiser / Egg Dish
Last Names T-Z: Salad / Fruit

Veterans & Military Meeting

Sunday, December 14
11:15 am (after 10 am 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.

Veteran Women's Christmas Bags

Donations accepted until Sunday, December 14
Paine Hall

ACW members are collecting travel size lotions and potions for our Christmas bags to help Veteran women receive a gift for Christmas.

Collection baskets have been placed at the entry doors to the sanctuary. Please drop off your donations on Sundays or during weekday office hours.

Please donate your items by Sunday, December 14.

Monthly Social Breakfast

Tuesday, December 16
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!

Blue Christmas Observance

Wednesday, December 17
10:00 am
Sanctuary .

The Order of the Daughters of the King have purchased Loved Ones Christmas Trees for the Blue Christmas Service, featuring ornaments naming the loved ones who now live in Heaven. New ornaments will be added for all church members who have died this year. Rev Dr Beverley Rader is giving the homily.

Please plan to attend even if you are not experiencing grief. Your presence will support those who need comfort.

Pascua Yaqui Gifts Donation

Donations accepted until December 21
Christmas Tree in the Church Nartex, West Entry

Help us prepare for our annual visit to the Old Pascua Yaqui Village in Tuscon on December 22, 2025.

This year donations will be used to purchase gifts for 13 separate households in which Elders are raising grandchildren or other young family members in their home.

Simply take an envelope from the tree, place a cash/check donation in the envelope and place it in the box next to the tree. (Make checks payable to Advent Episcopal Church with Old Pascua on memo line.)

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Questions? Contact Erica Hutchinson at 719.354.9053.

Daughters of the King Meeting

Sunday, December 21
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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.”