Upcoming Events at Advent
Pascua Yaqui Gifts Donation
Now through the end of December
Christmas Tree in the church narthex
Help us prepare for our annual visit to the Old Pascua Yaqui Village in Tucson on January 8, 2025.
Parishioners will travel to Tucson to deliver holiday gift bags and share lunch with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Elders. A donation tree is located at the west entrance. Simply take an envelope from the tree, place a cash/check donation in the envelope and place it in the box next to the tree. (Make checks payable to Advent Episcopal Church with Old Pascua on memo line.)
Donations will be accepted through the month of December.
Donate Your Electronics
Preparing for our Annual Rummage Sale
The sooner the better
If you have electronics to donate to our Annual Rummage Sale coming up in February, PLEASE donate your items now. The more time Ken has to prep your donations, the better.
Donate those old computers, printers, keyboards, phones; Ken will erase your files before the Rummage Sale. But he needs to get them from you now.
Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, December 22
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.
Vestry Meeting
Sunday, December 22
10:30 am
Dibbs Hall
Vestry meeting
Loss & Grief Support Class
Friday, December 27
10:00 am
Paine Hall
The gathering is a safe place for friendly conversation where the members are free to cry or laugh or just listen. Coffee and iced tea will be provided.
If you have any questions, contact Deacon Debbie at 208-409-3517.
10:00 am
Paine Hall
Deacon Debbie is facilitating a grief support group, a weekly casual get-together primarily for widows, but all are welcome.
The gathering is a safe place for friendly conversation where the members are free to cry or laugh or just listen. Coffee and iced tea will be provided.
If you have any questions, contact Deacon Debbie at 208-409-3517.
Food, Friends & Fun Cooking Class
Saturdays January 4 and January 18
1:00 pm
Paine Hall Kitchen
Mark your calendar for Advent’s latest ministry event – learning Advent Kitchen Angel Mary Broussard’s great recipes. It’s a great opportunity to gather new recipes and learn new cooking techniques.
This new ministry works in tandem with Food & Fellowship.
Click here to sign up now.
Sun City Stomperz FREE Concert
Sunday, January 5
1:00 pm
Sanctuary
Join us for a fun-filled concert spreading the joy of Dixieland Jazz. This talented group of musicians have many years of experience and an exciting repertoire that will have you stomping with the beat.
Free will donations are welcome.
Morning Prayer & Breakfast
Tuesday, January 7
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.
This monthly Prayer Service and Breakfast Meeting is open to all parishioners.
Morning Prayer is held on the first Tuesday of the month from October through May.
Advent Kitchen Reorg
Tuesday, January 7
About 10:00 am-ish
Paine Hall
Please come and join us to clean and reorganize our Advent kitchen. We want to make our kitchen as efficient as possible.
If you have a handheld vacuum, please bring it to help the cause.
This great event will begin after Morning Prayer and the ACW and Men’s Club meeting.
Click here to sign up now.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Visit
Wednesday, January 8
All day
Our annual visit to the Old Pascua Yaqui Village in Tucson.
Parishioners will travel to Tucson to deliver holiday gift bags and share lunch with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Elders.
Watch for details about the trip.
Holistic Health Matters Group
Thursday, January 9
2:00 pm
Advent Conference Room
Advent member Sally Charlambous leads this 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.
Putting Away the Greens
Sunday, January 11
10:00 am
Paine Hall
Please come help us take down and put away the Christmas Season decor in Paine Hall. Lunch will be provided.
The more the merrier!
See you there!
Sunday Potluck
Sunday, January 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: Desserts
Last Names T-Z: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tuesday, January 14
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.
ACW White Elephant Breakfast
Wednesday, January 15
9:00 am
Paine Hall
Join us for a fun breakfast gathering! Wear your favorite pj’s (optional), rated G, of course. Bring a gift for the White Elephant exchange.
Sponsored by the ACW, tickets are $1 or bring a breakfast item to share.
All women parishioners are welcome!
Food, Friends & Fun Cooking Class
Saturday, January 18
1:00 pm
Paine Hall Kitchen
Mark your calendar for Advent’s latest ministry event – learning Advent Kitchen Angel Mary Broussard’s great recipes. It’s a great opportunity to gather new recipes and learn new cooking techniques.
This new ministry works in tandem with Food & Fellowship.
Click here to sign up now.
Advent Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 19
11:30 am, following Food & Fellowship
Paine Hall
All Advent parishioners are invited to join us for the Annual Meeting. Come and find out what is going on in the church. Receive a handout describing our many ministries who volunteer countless hours.
Help us elect the new Vestry members and the delegates to the 2025 Diocesan Convention in October.
Karaoke Party
Wednesday, January 29
5:00 pm
Paine Hall
Join us for a fun evening of pizza and karaoke singing with DJs the Byron Brothers. You know you have the voice and you can entertain us. Get a group together for more fun singing.
Tickets are $10 each. Free will offerings accepted for libations.
Mark your calendar now for a great evening!
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.
Questions: contact Deacon Debbie at 208-409-3517.
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.
It Pays to Lose $
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.”
