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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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
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 2
8:00 am & 10:00 am
Sanctuary

The Book of Remembrance is in the narthex in the back of our church. Please write the names of the people dear to you who have died in the last year. These names will be read during our 8:00 and 10:00 am worship services on Sunday, November 2.

On All Saints Sunday, we pray in a special way to the passed souls to help and guide us along our path of life.

Richard Palalay FREE Concert

Sunday, November 2
1:00 pm
Advent Sanctuary

Richard Palalay is a professional pianist, musician, and composer with over 30 years experience as a working musician with performances nationally and internationally and just as many years arranging and writing music.

Join us for an amazing FREE concert.

Free will offerings are accepted.

Morning Prayer & Breakfast

Tuesday, November 4
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!

Veterans Day at Advent

Sunday, November 9
8:00 am and 10:00 am services
Sanctuary and Paine Hall

Every year we honor veterans in our Eucharistic Services and post photos of our Veterans (in their service uniforms) in Paine Hall. If you would like to add your photo to our Veterans wall, please put your photo (with your name clearly written on the back) in the Veterans photo box in Paine Hall by Sunday, November 2.

Pat Carroll will make a copy of your picture and return it to you on November 9. Any questions, see Pat Carroll.

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, November 9
11:15 am (after 10:00 am worship service)
Paine Hall

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

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

Veterans & Military Meeting

Sunday, November 9
11:15 am (after 10:00 am worship 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. We are a Veterans Friendly Congregation.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Tuesday, November 11
8:30 am
Paine Hall & 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.

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.”