News
Ascension Day Service: May 30
The Cathedral Choir will sing Choral Evensong for Ascension Day on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Nave. Evensong, a sung version of the Evening Prayer service, is drawn almost entirely from the Bible. Its primary purpose is to proclaim the wonderful works of God in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus […]
VBS Setup: May 30
Come help us transform the Advent into a safari zone on May 30 (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) as we prepare to welcome more than 150 children to our Vacation Bible School ministry on June 3. Lunch will be provided, there’s no need to register in advance, and you’re welcome to come for all or […]
We still need volunteers for VBS 2019
It’s June 3-6, 2019 Vacation Bible School is roaring into the Advent this year with incredible learning experiences that allow kids to see, hear, touch, and event taste that God is good all the time, even when life gets wild. In June, we’ll discover how to see evidence of God in our everyday lives through […]
Nave Lighting Project
We’re excited to share that the lighting and wiring work in the Nave will begin on Monday, June 3, with the project finished before school resumes in August. To do the work, scaffolding will occupy the entire south half of the Nave (pulpit side) for the first part of the summer, before being moved […]
Registration open: Fall 2019 Conference
Beeson Divinity School’s annual Anglican Theology Conference will focus on the Jewish Roots of Christianity September 24-25. Speakers are leading scholars who will present cutting-edge results from recent work. Register here >>
Death Notifications Available Via Email
Adventers interested in information regarding deaths within our community of faith can now receive notices via email. Sign up here >>
Register for August Women’s Retreat with Mary Willson
Women of the Advent are invited to join their sisters in Christ for a time of rest and spiritual rejuvenation at our annual retreat, August 23-25 at Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. Our speaker this year is Mary Willson, whose topic will be: “Who Is a God Like You?”: Exulting with Micah in Our Matchless […]
Summer Inquirers Class
The Inquirers Class is an adult education course that will give you an idea of what the Advent believes and why we believe it. It is open to anyone, but it is designed particularly for newcomers to the Advent. The 2019 Summer Inquirers’ Class Saturday, July 20, 9:00 – 3:30 p.m., in the Living Room […]
I-59/20 Bridge Project Phase III Closure Announcement
[Ed. note: Advent parishioners driving from over the mountain to the Advent should not be greatly impacted; however those coming from the west or the east on I-20/59 and from the north or the south on I-65 certainly will. Plan your route before you start driving! The ALDOT website is really pretty good >>] I-59/20 […]