Upcoming Events at Advent

Pascua Yaqui Gifts Donation
Now through the end of December
Christmas Tree in the church narthex
Parishioners will travel to Tucson to deliver holiday gift bags to 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.)
The gift items have already been purchased. Donations will be accepted through the month of December.

Attention Knitters/Crocheters!
We need you asap!
Church Office
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been a staple at Advent and sadly our most prolific member of this ministry is now looking down from heaven.
If you can help, please call Sharon at 623-202-7544 or call the office and leave your name and number and we will contact you.

Daughters of the King Training
Thursdays, November 30 - December 21
10:00 am
Conference Room
Women of Advent are invited to join this new 9-week Training session. Anyone interested should contact Lynn Long, Gayles Flores, or Judy Huffman via the Advent office for further details.

Christmas Cheer Performance
Thursday - Saturday, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2
3:00 pm
Sanctuary
Kris Kringle and his wife Kora have moved to Arizona and Kris is seriously considering retiring. What does his wife of many years – and his reindeer – think of all this? The story is played out in 22 new original songs presented by interesting characters.
Story, music and lyrics by Joe Radous; Additional music, musical arrangements, and direction by Jim Whitaker.
Free will donations gratefully accepted.

Hanging of the Greens
Saturday, December 2
10:00 am
Paine Hall
The more the merrier!

Welcome Bishop Reddall
Sunday, December 3
8:00 am and 10:00 am services
Paine Hall
Bishop Reddall leads a diocese of 64 worshipping communities that strive to build churches where newcomers and longtime parishioners alike can deepen their faith, experience the love of God and their neighbor, and claim their identity as disciples and ministers of the Gospels.
Be sure to attend church that day and meet the Bishop.

Lectionary Bible Study
Sunday, December 3
9:00 am (between services)
Dibbs Hall
Join us every Sunday between services. We read and reflect on Next Sunday’s Gospel.
Join us for this fun and enlightening method of scripture study.
All parishioners are invited.
Click here to sign up now.

Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, December 3
9:00 am (between services)
Conference Room
If you have questions about the Christian faith in general or the Episcopal Church in particular, then this is the class for you!
Click here to sign up now.

The Phoenician Tenors Concert
Sunday, December 3
1:00 pm
Sanctuary
Tickets are $10 each and go on sale on November 5 after the Colour Blinde concert. Ticket purchase deadline is December 1st.

Walking the Mourner’s Path
8-week Workshop
Women: Mondays, December 4 - Dec 18; 1 - 3 pm
Men: To be announced later
Advent Conference Room
Please contact Deacon Meg Lewis or Sharon Mather or call the church office at 623.584.0350
Click here to sign up now.

Morning Prayer / Meeting
Tuesday, December 5
9:00 am
Advent Sanctuary / Paine Hall
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.

Ladies Who Breakfast
9:00 am
Paine Hall
All Advent ladies are welcome to join our monthly informal breakfast meetings. Find out what’s happening and coming up at Advent.
If your last name begins with the letters G-M, please bring a food item to share with the group. Thank you!
Looking forward to another great meeting.

Book of Common Prayer Study
Wednesdays, December 6 - December 20
2:30 pm
Advent Conference Room
Together we will explore the history of the prayer book, the richness of its sources and learn practical ways to use it as an integral part of your own daily practice of scripture reading and prayer to enable you to grow closer to God.
Sign up by contacting the Office 623-584-0350. Click here to sign up now.

ACW December Luncheon
11:00 am
Paine Hall
Please look in your closet, find your oldest outfit and wear it to the luncheon!
Tickets are on sale in the office this week from 9-noon and after both services on December 3rd. Please pick up a $10 or FREE ticket, so we have a good count.
See all you Fashionistas there!

Advent Quiet Day
Friday, December 8
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Advent Campus
A light lunch will be provided by Advent’s DOK. Free will offerings welcome. Sign up in the Church Office or call 623-584-0350.

God's Big-Big House
Sunday, December 10
During the 10 am service
Sunday School for children. The 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Bible stories, music, crafts, and games. Children will start out with the big people in the sanctuary. Then before the scripture readings, they head to their own classroom where they will learn at their own level. They will return to take communion.

Sunday Potluck
Sunday, December 10
11:15 am following 10 am service
Paine Hall
Last Names A-G: Main Dish
Last Names H-M: Dessert
Last Names N-S: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Last Names T-Z: Salad / Fruit

Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Tuesday, December 12
8:30 am
Conference Room and via Zoom
All men of Advent are welcome.

Holistic Health Matters Group
Thursday, December 14
2:00 pm
Advent Conference Room
The class is open to the public and will include guest speakers.
Sign-up sheet is available in the church office or email

Advent Social Breakfast
Tuesday, December 19
9:00 am
Tivoli Gardens, Sun City West
Tivoli Gardens is located on Bell Road, just east of RH Johnson at 12555 W Bell Rd, Sun City West.
See y’all there!

Helping Hands
First 3 Mondays of every month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall
It’s a wonderful way to donate your talents for good causes and enjoy good camraderie.

Happy Hat Hookers
4th (and 5th, if there is one) Mondays of month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall
It’s a wonderful way to donate your talents for good causes and enjoy good camraderie.

Gentle Fitness Exercise Class
On Your Feet is an exercise class catering to members of all ages and abilities. Instructor Tammy Wolfe will lead this class on Tuesday mornings 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 $3 per person per class. Pay at the class.

Choose to Lose
Wednesdays
8:30 am
Dibbs Hall
The cost per person is $3 per week. Pay at the class.

Choir Practice
Thursdays
3:00 pm
Sanctuary
Come together to make a “joyful noise unto the Lord.”