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.
Contact Russ Brumagin
Sun City Stomperz FREE Concert
Sunday, January 4
1 pm
Sanctuary
Join us for a fun-filled concert spreading the joy of Dixieland Jazz. This talented group of musicians have many years of experience and an exciting repertoire that will have you stomping with the beat.
Free will donations are welcome.
Morning Prayer & Breakfast
Tuesday, January 6
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!
Putting Away the Greens
Saturday, January 10
10:00 am
Paine Hall
Please come help us take down and put away the Christmas Season decor in Paine Hall. More hands make for lighter work.
Lunch will be provided.
The more the merrier!
See you there!
Veterans & Military Meeting
Sunday, January 11
11:15 am (following the 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.
Sunday Potluck
Sunday, January 11
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: Salad / Fruit
Last Names H-M: Main Dish
Last Names N-S: Dessert
Last Names T-Z: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tuesday, January 13
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.
Advent Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 18
11:30 am (following Food & Fellowship)
Paine Hall
All Advent parishioners are invited to join us for the Annual Meeting. Come and find out what is going on in the church and help us elect new Vestry members. Receive a handout describing our many ministries and those who volunteer countless hours.
Daughters of the King Meeting
Sunday, January 18
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:
Monthly Social Breakfast
Tuesday, January 20
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!
ACW White Elephant Breakfast
Wednesday, January 22
9:30 am
Paine Hall
Join us for a fun breakfast gathering! Wear your favorite pj’s (optional), rated G, of course. Bring a gift for the White Elephant exchange.
Sponsored by the ACW, tickets are $10.
All women parishioners are welcome!
Veterans 5th Friday Meal Prep
Friday, January 30
8:00 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
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.”
