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A Final Word on the Additional 11am Service
A Word from the Dean in the March 11, 2018, Adventurer Our final word on the new 11:00 a.m. service in the Refectory is on the strategic impulse. In 2004, we began to discern this new service because of its strategic importance, which goes hand-in-hand with the evangelistic opportunities it provides. (On August 19, we will […]
Everyone Needs a Place to Call Home
by John Hoerner from The Alabama Episcopalian, Jan/Feb/Mar 2018 A life-changing event may come in many different forms. For some people, it’s obtaining a house that they can finally afford. Shawnkitta Moore and her three children found their place to call home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham. Nearly forty years ago, Millard […]
Aug 19: MORE About the 11am Refectory Service
A Word from the Dean in the March 4 Adventurer I wrote in last week’s Adventurer about our starting a new service in the Refectory at 11:00 a.m. on August 19, which will have musical accompaniment other than organ and choir. It will run concurrently with our 11:00 a.m. service that meets in the Nave. […]
August 19: New 11am Refectory Service
A Word from the Dean in the February 25, 2018, Adventurer On August 19, the Advent will launch a new morning service at 11:00 in the Refectory. As our vestry-endorsed vision process encouraged us to do, we are prayerfully moving forward to develop a service that is in keeping with the Advent’s identity, led by a […]
Understanding Our Most Important Relationship
A Word from the Dean in the January 21, 2018 Adventurer Within the pages of this Adventurer you will read of Deborah Leighton transitioning to a part-time position. She will still be involved in the ministry of the Advent, especially our women’s ministry, but will be taking more time to be at home with her […]
Letter from the Headmaster
Dear Advent Parishioners, The Cathedral Church of the Advent has long accepted its need to share the good news of the gospel, but I would like to encourage you also to share the good news of Advent Episcopal School by following our blog. As with any association, business, school or church, the primary reason that […]
A New Day for Holy Cross Trussville
Message to the Holy Cross Trussville Parish from the Rev. Steve DeGweck, Interim Rector: Your Vestry is thrilled to announce that the Rev. Wes Sharp has accepted our call to be the next Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross. For the past five years, Wes has served as Assistant Rector of St. […]