Upcoming Events at Advent

Advent Diaper Drive

May 3 - May 18
Nathex and Paine Hall

Every baby deserves dry and clean diapers, but many families can’t afford them. You can help!

Donate diapers, wipes and baby essentials to support local families in need! All sizes needed.

Drop off locations in the church narthex and Paine Hall are labeled. Together we can keep littles ones happy and healthy. Thank you for your kindness!

Cinco de Derby Party

Saturday, May 3
3:00 pm
Paine Hall

Join us for a delicious Mexican meal celebrating Cinco de Mayo AND a Kentucky Derby Watch Party. Sponsored by the Advent Mens Club and the ACW. Bring extra cash for the 50/50 raffle!

Tickets are $15 per person. Free will offerings for libations.

Tickets will be on sale on Sundays 4/13 and 4/27. No tickets will be sold on Easter Sunday, 4/20. Tickets will also be available in the church office during normal business hours.

Faith Seeking Journey

Sunday, May 4
9:00 am
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.

The program’s purpose is to make disciples of all who seek God or a deeper knowledge of Him. Program texts are $25. Contact Judy Huffman for more information.

Click here to sign up now.

Dan Reed & Nicole Pesce Concert

Sunday, May 4
1:00 pm
Sanctuary

Enjoy Dan Reed and his amazing trumpet and Nicole Pesci on piano for an upbeat concert of traditional Jazz and other classic musical styles.

Join us for an amazing FREE concert.

Free will offerings are accepted.

Walking the Mourner’s Path

Women: Mondays, May 5 - May 26
1 - 3 pm
Advent Conference Room

This 8-week workshop seeks to serve women who are in grief to find healing and joy. This program is for any woman experiencing the death of a loved one either recently or unresolved grief from the past.

Facilitators are Deacon Meg Lewis and Pastoral Care Minister Sharon Mather. For more details, call Sharon at 623.202.7544.

Click here to sign up now.

Morning Prayer & Breakfast

Tuesday, May 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 – so this is the last one until next October.

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, May 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, May 13
8:30 am
Conference Room 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.

Monthly Social Breakfast

Tuesday, May 20
9:00 am
Tivoli Gardens

All men and women of Advent are invited to enjoy our May Social Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens.

All men and women of Advent are welcome!

Tivoli Gardens is located nearby at 12555 W Bell Road, Sun City West.

See you there!

New Lending Library

Open Sundays and weekdays during office hours
Paine Hall, left of the restrooms

Stop by our newest addition to Paine Hall – our Lending Library, located just to the left of the restrooms. Please do not donate more than a couple books or perhaps a jigsaw puzzle.

Feel free to borrow and return the books when you are finished. No theological or religious materials unless it is a novel such as a mystery.

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!

Gentle Fitness Exercise Class

Tuesdays 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 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 $6 per person per Tuesday class, $4 per Thursday class.
Pay at the class.

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 5 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.”