Upcoming Events at Advent
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.
Loss & Grief Support Class
Friday, January 24
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.
Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, January 26
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.
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!
Veterans 5th Friday Lunch
Friday, January 31
8:00 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
Click here to sign up now.
The Sahnas Brothers Concert
Sunday, February 2
1:00 pm
Sanctuary
Beautifully blending the sounds and rhythms of their native Greek culture with the classical Spanish guitar, brothers Thano and Dimitri have created a magical Mediterranean style complemented by the talented Suzanne Lansford.
Don’t miss this FREE concert!
Free will donations accepted. Click here to view all the concerts for this season.
Morning Prayer & Breakfast
Tuesday, February 4
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.
Sunday Potluck
Sunday, February 9
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: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Last Names H-M: Salad / Fruit
Last Names N-S: Main Dish
Last Names T-Z: Dessert
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tuesday, February 11
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, February 13
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.
Monthly Social Breakfast
Tuesday, February 18
9:00 am
Grandview Terrace Marketplace, Sun City West
All men and women of Advent are invited to enjoy a monthly breakfast at Grandview Terrace Marketplace. The Marketplace has a wide selection of breakfasts to choose from at very reasonable prices.
Grandview Terrace is located off Granite Valley St in back of Del Webb Hospital.
All men and women of Advent are welcome! See you there!
Advent Rummage Sale
Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22
8 am - 3 pm Friday; 8 am - 12 pm Saturday
Paine Hall
Join us for the annual Advent Church Women and Men’s Club Rummage Sale. Intake begins the week of February 10, 9 am - 3 pm. Please do not bring items earlier.
This annual event is the largest fund raising effort for these ministries. All of the profits benefit charities in the Northwest Valley. This combined effort requires MANY volunteer hours.
Please consider volunteering during the 2 weeks before the Sale. Any time you help is appreciated!
For more details, click here.
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.”
