Upcoming Events at Advent
Loss & Grief Support Class
Friday, November 22
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.
Advent Women’s Bake Sale
Sunday, November 24
After 8 am and 10 am services
Paine Hall
Support the culinary expertise and delicious baked goods of Advent parishioners sponsored by Helping Hands ladies. All are invited to donate items such as cookies, cakes, breads, pies, preserves, candy, or even a monetary contribution.
Please deliver your donated baked items to Paine Hall on Saturday, November 23 from 9 am to noon.
Treat yourself to delicious Thanksgiving baked goods made by others! Funds are donated to charity works.
Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, November 24
9:00 am (between services)
East Room (Library) of Paine 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.
Jesus’ Birth Bible Study
Wednesday, November 27 Week 3
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dibbs Hall
All parishioners are invited to attend a 6-week Scripture Study offered by Raph Martin, reflecting on the Infancy Narratives found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Since there are two different accounts of Jesus’ birth, we will probe the meaning behind both stories. Migdal Eder, located a mile south of Bethlehem is widely regarded as Jesus’ birthplace.
Consider this a scriptural retreat and a time of personally drawing closer to the gift of the Father’s Eternal Son to the world.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Wednesday, November 27
5:00 pm, dinner served at 5:30 pm
Paine Hall
Join us for our mouth-watering annual Thanksgiving dinner prepared by the ACW (Advent Church Women) and Men’s Club volunteers as we give thanks to God for all God’s many blessings in our lives. Enjoy this wonderful fellowship opportunity.
Tickets are $10 each and are on sale now. Call the Advent Office at 623.584.0350 or drop off a check by Sunday, November 24, so the right amount of food can be prepared.
The Phoenician Tenors Concert
Sunday, December 1
1:00 pm
Sanctuary
Keeping with the bel canto tradition, the Phoenician Tenors will feature the amazing Johnny Huerta and pay homage to some of the finest musicians of our time while honoring opera’s most celebrated stars such as Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras, and Placido Domingo. They also specialize in musicals and popular genres. Join us for an enriching and amazing concert.
Tickets are $10 each and go on sale on November 1 through the day of the concert. Pick up tickets at the office Mon - Wed 9-12 noon or after Sunday services. Will sell 300 tickets.
Morning Prayer & Breakfast
Tuesday, December 3
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.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tuesday, December 10
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.
Holistic Health Matters Group
Thursday, December 14
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.
Advent Social Breakfast
Tuesday, December 17
9:00 am
Grandview Terrace
Everyone is invited to this breakfast sponsored by the Advent Men’s Club and the ACW (Advent Church Women). We will be discussing upcoming events. It’s all about food, fun, and fellowship.
The Social Breakfast will be held at Grandview Terrace at 9:00 am. The address is 14515 W Granite Valley Drive, Sun City West 85375. Grandview Terrace is next to Banner Del Webb Hospital.
See y’all 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.
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.”
