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!
Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, May 11
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.
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
Walking the Mourner’s Path
Women: Mondays, May 12 - 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.
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!
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.”
