Upcoming Events at Advent

Faith Seeking Journey

Sunday, April 28
9:00 am (between services)
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.

If you have questions about the Christian faith in general or the Episcopal Church in particular, then this is the class for you!

Click here to sign up now.

Lectionary Bible Study

Sunday, April 28
9:00 am (between services)
Conference Room

Raph Martin is leading a scripture study program to read and reflect on next Sunday’s Liturgical Readings.

Join us for this fun and enlightening method of scripture study.

Click here to sign up now.

God's Big-Big House

Sunday, April 28
During the 10 am service

Sunday School for children. The 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

Bible stories, music, crafts, and games. Children will start out with the big people in the sanctuary. Then before the scripture readings, they head to their own classroom where they will learn at their own level. They will return to take communion.

Curriculum

Video

Cinco de Mayo Dinner

Friday, May 3
5:00 pm
Paine Hall

Mark your calendar for Advent’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Food service will begin at 5:30 pm.

Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. They will be available after church services on Sundays, April 21 and April 28 and in the office Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30.

Click here to sign up now.

Many Sounds of 9

Sunday, May 5
1:00 pm
Sanctuary

Enjoy lively entertainment from this group of nine musicians who create the sound of 5 saxes, 4 trumpets and 4 trombones by changing to those instruments with a 2-measure rest! They close the concert with Elvis.

Join us for an amazing FREE concert. Free will offerings are accepted.

This is the last concert of the 2023-2024 Fall/Spring series. Watch for details about the 2024-2025 Concert Series starting September 2024.

Morning Prayer & Breakfast

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

Join us this month for prayer in the sanctuary followed by breakfast in Paine Hall. Learn about upcoming events.

This monthly Prayer Service and Breakfast Meeting is open to all parishioners – men and women.

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

Holistic Health Matters Group

Thursday, May 9
2:00 pm
Advent Conference Room

Advent member Sally Charlambous is leading a 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.

Sign-up sheet is available in the church office or

Click here to sign up now.

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, May 12
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, May 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.

Advent Social Breakfast

Tuesday, May 21
9:00 am
Grandview Terrace

Everyone is invited to this breakfast sponsored by the Advent Men’s Club and the ACW (Advent Church Women). We will be discussing upcoming events. It’s all about food, fun, and fellowship.

The Social Breakfast will be held at Grandview Terrace at 9:00 am. The address is 14515 W Granite Valley Drive, Sun City West 85375. Grandview Terrace is next to Banner Del Webb Hospital.

See y’all there!

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!

Country Line Dancing

Mondays, starting May 6
12:00 pm
Paine Hall

Join professional instructor Tammy McVey Mondays at noon for round-up country line dancing. Kick up your heels and be prepared to laugh and enjoy the talents of your fellow seniors. It’s great exercise and a wonderful way to meet new people!

Cost is $5 per person per class. Bring your friends and enjoy the fun!

Gentle Fitness Exercise Class

Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Thursdays 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 on Tuesday mornings 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 $3 per person per class. Pay at the class.

Choose to Lose

Wednesdays
8:30 am
Dibbs Hall

Join this group of motivated and excited people who Choose to Lose.

The cost per person is $3 per week. Pay at the class.

Choir Practice

Thursdays
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.”