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Between Two Advents
A Word from Canon Hicks from the June 25/July 2, 2017 Adventurer I absolutely love our stained glass windows. Many who have been a part of the Advent for decades will tell you (and I think they’re right) that there’s a lifetime of reflection and depth in them. I was recently pondering the two big windows […]
Grief Recovery
The Advent once again will host a six-week Grief Recovery Group, led by Craig Smalley and Gil Kracke, for Adventers who have recently experienced the death of a loved one: Tuesday evenings (7 to 8:30), from September 5 through October 10, at the Advent House (2317 Arlington Avenue South). To register or for more information, […]
Living Life Together Through Small Groups
We recently moved from Florida to Alabama, and after looking at one or two churches we decided to make the Advent our church home and family. But for it to feel like a family something was missing, and that was the friendship and community of fellow believers in a home group setting. We had belonged […]
Welcome Tucker Fleming
We are thrilled to welcome Tucker Fleming as our new Junior High Youth Associate Director, beginning this month. Tucker graduated from Mississippi State University and is starting his second year at Beeson Divinity School. He is married to Kaleigh, who is also a graduate student, studying industrial engineering at Auburn University. Please join us in […]
June 11 Dean’s Class Audio: More on the Visioning Process
Leadership in the Storm: Keeping Your Eyes on the Call in the Midst of Distraction (Acts 27) Audio Link >>
VBS 2017 in Pictures
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Dean’s Bulletin Board 6.08.2017
I note with sadness the decision of the Scottish Episcopal Church to join the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada in redefining the biblical definition of marriage. Let us pray for our brothers and sisters in Scotland and for the entire Anglican Communion. http://www.scotland.anglican.org/church-votes-allow-equal-marriage/ – Andrew
Women’s Retreat: Aug 25-27
All women of the Advent are invited to mark their calendars for the annual women’s retreat from August 25-27 at Children’s Harbor. Our speaker this year will be 2014 & 2017 Lenten preacher Lauren Larkin, and she will help us discover our Labors of Love: Work and Works on the Other Side of Faith. register […]
Living in Our Post-Christian Society
From the June 11/June 18, 2017 Adventurer I have written and taught recently that, like the rest of the Western world, we in American society from the Golden Gate to the Bible Belt and everywhere in between no longer live in Christendom but a post-Christian society. Christendom was the notion that the collective majority of […]
New Summer Bible Study for Women: Take Your Pick (MORNING or EVENING)
Women’s Come-When-You-Can Summer Study This study will examine 2 Timothy using Beth Moore’s, Entrusted. Open to women of all ages, this six-week DVD study is offered in the morning and evening: Morning Session – Wednesdays beginning June 7, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m., Casa Menendez. The group will gather at the home of Jane Menendez (4221 Sharpsburg Drive, […]
Dean’s Bulletin Board 5.26.2017
A Summer Reading Recommendation from the Dean A great book to read this summer is Barefoot to Bishop by Laurent Mbanda. Many of you have met the Bishop of Shyira Diocese through our shared ministry. This book is a compelling story of God’s grace, and would be perfect to take to the beach with you. […]
June 25-30: Kanuga Renewal Conference
Life in the Trinity: There’s More to You Than You Think This summer, bring your family to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina to learn about God’s plan for your life, enjoy powerful worship, connect with friends, and encounter Christ in a profound way at the Kanuga Renewal Conference, set for June 25-30. The keynote speaker is […]