Women of the Advent | April 3, 2024
Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24) How often do I
Women's Ministry
Welcome to the Women of the Advent!
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…
1 Peter 3:15
Whether you are new to the church or a longtime member, no matter where you are in your walk with the Lord, there is a place for you to study, serve, gather, and grow within this active and vibrant community of women. Small groups and Bible studies, monthly events and fellowship groups, service opportunities within the church and out in our city, as well as an annual weekend retreat…these are just a few of the ways you can get involved in Women’s Ministry at the Advent. Our hope is for each woman to be involved in meaningful ways that will challenge, equip, and encourage her until the good work our Lord has begun is brought to completion at the day of Christ Jesus.
Please let me know how I can help.
In Christ,
Leslie Housman
Director of Women’s Ministries
Mothers of Adult Children | Book Study
As children become adults, the job description of a parent changes in significant and often surprising ways, involving an awkward transition period for parent and child that includes plenty of stepping on toes while renegotiating boundaries.
Mothers of adult children (of any age!) are invited to join Leslie Housman and Mary Ann McCarty for a four-week discussion of Jim Burns’ Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out (available in the Advent bookstore.) The group begins April 17, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Living Room at the church. This discussion would also be helpful for moms with high school seniors going off to college!
Contact Janet Dozier, 205-226-3503 or janet@cathedraladvent.com to sign up.
St. Amelia's Guild | Sunday, April 28
St. Amelia’s Guild, made up of women in their 30s and 40s, generally, will gather Sunday, April 28 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the home of Stacy Townsend (13 Spring Street). Beth Young, licensed mental health counselor, mother of three, and wife of Canon Adam Young, will share a little of her story.
Sign up through your Realm account. Contact Amanda Thames (205) 643-8855 with questions or if you’d like to help with snacks or beverages.
Save the date | women's retreat
…he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31
This portion of Scripture recounts the twelve disciples’ return from their mission. The twelve return to Jesus reporting repentance preached, sickness healed, and demons sent packing. If Jesus were CEO of a corporation, he might have responded to the disciples by giving them a high five and sending them out to do more. Instead, Jesus instructs his disciples not only to get away and rest, but to come away and rest with him.
As disciples of Christ, we also need the restoration that comes from spending time away in rest, prayer, and reflection with our Lord. Come away on our annual women’s retreat Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Camp McDowell in the beautifully renovated Parsley Commons.
Our retreat leader will be The Very Reverend Heidi Kinner. Heidi first felt called to ministry as a child in her village Church of England parish. Later, as a Company Commander with the Women’s Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, South Carolina, Heidi pursued the call to ordained ministry, earning her Master of Divinity at Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary.
Well-loved former Vice Dean at the Advent, Heidi has since served as the Dean of St. Peter’s Cathedral in Helena, Montana and as Assistant Chaplain at Christ Memorial Chapel in Jupiter Island, Florida where she now serves as its Chaplain.
End your summer in peace as Heidi leads us in a restful weekend of guided contemplation, reflection, and prayer in the presence of our Lord. Registration available soon!
Women of the Advent | February 29, 2024
Typically, when I know I have a reflection to write, a theme or truth that has been recurring for a couple of weeks starts to
Women of the Advent | February 2, 2024
Our Sure Consolation My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have