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Mark Edwards to Perform Harpsichord Recital | November 14
Our Concert Series continues this Thursday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. in the Nave, with a recital by Mark Edwards on the Advent’s newly acquired harpsichord. First prize winner in the 2012 Musica Antiqua Bruges International Harpsichord Competition, Canadian harpsichordist and organist Mark Edwards is recognized for his captivating performances, bringing the listener “to new and […]
A Day with Dr. Mark Gignilliat: Advent and the Psalms of Ascent
The Robert Smith Jr. Institute of Beeson Divinity School invites you to participate in a one day event with Dr. Mark Gignilliat, Beeson Professor of Divinity: Advent and the Psalms of Ascent. Join Dr. Gignilliat for an insightful look at the Psalms within the whole of Scripture as preparation for preaching and teaching the Word […]
Advent Bookstore Adds Thursdays to Open Hours
Starting November 7, the Advent Bookstore will be open on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. through Christmas. During this period, store hours are Sunday, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the store (205-323-2959, Bookstore@CathedralAdvent.com).
Smoked Meats Fundraiser
To support future choir tours and projects, the Cathedral Choir is selling hickory smoked Boston Butts and Whole Smoked Turkeys at a cost of $35 each. Half Smoked Pit Hams ($40) and pans of Homemade Chicken Dressing ($35) are also available. To place an order, visit the choir’s table in Clingman Commons next Sunday, November 10, or speak to a choir […]
Advent Hosts EFAC Annual Conference
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion will hold its 2019 EFAC-USA Annual Conference at the Advent, Tuesday-Friday, November 5-8. The conference theme is The Word of God Does the Work of God. The main speaker will be Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St. Ebbe’s Church, Oxford, and Director of The Proclamation Trust. Other speakers include the […]
Make a Wreath: December 1
Join us at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, Homewood) on Sunday, December 1, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. to make an Advent wreath your family can use throughout the season of Advent. We’ll provide a delicious meal, wreath making supplies (greens, wreath rings, and candles), and a deck of the Advent’s new family devotional table cards […]
Women’s Coffee with Charlotte Donlon
All women of the Advent are invited to a Fall Coffee with Charlotte Donlon on Friday, November 15. We will offer two sessions: 7:00 a.m. at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, 35209), and 9:30 a.m. at the home of Lauren Pearson (3025 Woodleigh Road, 35223). Charlotte will speak at both sessions on the topic, The […]
Parish-Wide Prayer Meeting | November 4
All parishioners are invited to a prayer gathering on Monday, November 4, 7:15 p.m. at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, 35209). Typically held the first Monday of every month, this hour-long meeting is set aside to pray for the Advent. We hope you can join us.
Calendar: Christmas and the Advent Season 2019
Schedule: December 2019 Come over to Cranmer House on Sunday, December 1, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. to make an Advent wreath with your family. We’ll provide all the supplies (greens, wreath rings, candles, and other materials), along with a meal, for $40 per family. Register online, space is limited. On Monday, December 2 Adventers will gather at […]
Vestry Nomination Form
The Nominations Committee of the Vestry invites parishioners to suggest names for consideration for next year’s Vestry class slate. Please complete a Nomination Suggestion Form if you know someone who would contribute to our parish’s leadership. Forms must be returned to Eva Beard in the church office by Monday, November 11. It is recommended that […]
New Directories in December
We’re excited to share that new directories will be available on December 8! Expanded print directories will be available in Clingman Commons and members of the Communications Team will be available to help interested members sign up for access to the Advent’s new online directory, available via web browser or app (iPhone and Android options […]
Men’s Ski Retreat | February 22, 2020
Men’s Ski Retreat | February 20-22, 2020 Men of the Advent are invited to join their brothers in Christ February 20 – 22 in Park City, Utah for a ski retreat weekend. Logistics: – Ski Thursday, February 20 — Saturday, February 22. – Choose your own flight to/from Salt Lake City. – Advent will rent […]
2020 Marriage Retreat
Whether married for a few months or several decades, we hope you will join other Adventers for a marriage retreat at Ross Bridge, February 7-8, 2020. A program led by Gil Kracke will begin after dinner, at 8:00 p.m., on Friday and conclude at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. This promises to be an enriching time […]
The Bible Talks About That?!?
On Saturday, November 2 the Advent will host The Bible Talks About That?!? for fifth and sixth-grade students and their parents. Kids will attend lessons about the biology, psychology, and theology of sex from a doctor, youth pastors, and a trained counselor. Parents will attend a concurrent seminar about talking to their kids about sex. Click […]
The Advent House
The Advent House is a ministry that seeks to glorify God and encourage the faith of those who come for prayer. It is grounded in Scripture, dependent upon the redemptive, healing, life-giving power of Jesus Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit. If you’d like to experience the power of prayer feel free to make […]