Upcoming Events at Advent

EfM New Curriculum Rollout

Enrollment 2025/2026 year

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 and is open to all parishioners.

This self-study program has no tests, no quizzes. The group meets once a week fall through spring.

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

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, August 10
10:15 am following 9:00 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 Appetizer/Egg Dish
Last Names T-Z Salad Fruit

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Tuesday, August 12
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.

Bible Study: The Questions of Jesus

Thursdays, August 14 - September 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall

Join us for a 6-week study of the Gospels, revealing how the questions Jesus asks his followers lead the way to a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the mystery of God. Ask your own questions.

This Bible study is facilitated by Raph Martin.

Buy the book: The Questions of Jesus by John Dear.

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to explore the over 300 questions Jesus asked his followers.

Monthly Social Breakfast

Tuesday, August 19
Tivoli Gardens
9:00 am

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!

Pizza & Bingo

Wednesday, August 27
5:00 pm
Paine Hall

Join us for a fun evening of Pizza and Bingo in Paine Hall. Tickets go on sale Sunday, August 17.

The price is $10 per person. This includes six Bingo cards, pizza, and soft drinks. Free will donations will be accepted to get wine or beer from the bar.

Extra Bingo Cards can be purchased: 2 cards for $1.

Come and join the fun!

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.

Click here to sign up now.

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.

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
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.”