Upcoming Events at Advent

Veterans 5th Friday Meal Prep and Serve

Friday, August 29
8 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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Prepare for the Bishop's Visit

Sundays, September 7, 14, and 21
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Conference Room

This program is for youth and adults who desire to be received, confirmed, or renew their Baptismal Vows. Each participant receives an overview of the history and beliefs of the Episcopal Church and will help each person realize the significance of one’s public confession of faith in Christ.

On September 28, Bishop Reddall will facilitate this congregational event. Please let the office know of your interest so we order the right number of materials.

Questions? Contact Fr. Gary Nicolosi.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Tuesday, September 9
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.

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, September 14
11:15 am following the 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: Desserts
Last Names T-Z: Appetizer / Egg Dish

Monthly Social Breakfast

Tuesday, September 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!

EfM New Curriculum Rollout

Tuesday, September 23, EfM Classic Begins
Thursday, September 25 EfM Wide Angle Begins
1:00 pm, Dibbs Hall, both days

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to sign up.

Welcome Bishop Reddall

Sunday, September 28
8 am and 10 am services
Paine Hall after services

Bishop Jennifer Reddall of the Diocese of Arizona leads a diocese of 64 worshipping communities that strive to build churches where newcomers and longtime parishioners alike can deepen their faith, experience the love of God and their neighbor, and claim their identity as disciples and ministers of the Gospels.

If anyone would like to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, please contact Interim Rector Fr Nicolosi.

Be sure to attend church that day and meet the Bishop.

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.”