Join us to celebrate the Name Day for Church of the Advent on the first Sunday of Advent, December 1st. We will have a pot-luck meal after the service.

The word "Advent" means a coming or appearing, and this word is used to name Jesus Christ's first coming into the world and his promised second coming. His first coming rescued our human nature from futility and gave us a way to be remade in God's likeness, and his second coming will complete that work of remaking us and the whole cosmos in himself. We all now live between those two advents, and as Christians we are called to implement Christ's first coming while anticipating his second. The season on the calendar leading up to Christmas is actually called Advent, and it is a season marked by prayer, fasting, and a bright hope. It is in this spirit of joyful yet sober expectation that we named our parish The Church of The Advent.

The Feast of Pentecost is the Church’s celebration and ritual participation in the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Disciples in Jerusalem, 50 days (Greek Πεντηκοστή, meaning fiftieth) after Jesus’ Resurrection. Join us as we pray for a renewal of that gift of the Holy Spirit’s presence, power, and guidance, that we may be more unified with God and more effective in spreading his love in the world.

After Morning Prayer, join us in our fellowship hall for a “Fiery Tongues” luncheon with hot wings (and some non-spicy options) to continue the celebration.

Saint Alban is the first recorded martyr in the British Isles, killed for his faith sometime in the early 3rd century. Because of the affinity our church has and the debt we owe to the cultivation and history of Christianity in the British Isles, we have looked to St. Alban as the Patron Saint of our congregation.

We will celebrate Alban’s heroic victory in martyrdom on his feast day, June 22, with an Evensong service at 5 PM. A parish cookout will follow Mass nearby at Matt’s neighborhood.

Join us for an Evening Prayer service in observance and celebration of the Ascension of Christ, forty days after his Resurrection from the dead. Christ’s Ascension is the capstone on his mission of incarnation, his coronation as the Lord and King of all creation, the accomplishment of his priestly purpose for the world by entering the heavenly Holy of Holies, and his raising of our human nature to the height of Godhead. We would love for you to be with us to celebrate this high holy day.

This holy day, marking the beginning of our Lord’s Incarnation, celebrates the assent the Blessed Virgin Mary gave to the message of St. Gabriel. Mass will be said at 7 PM.

Join us for the imposition of ashes as we begin our communal fast during Lent. After we receive the ash on our head to remind us that we are dust (Genesis 3:19) we will receive the Eucharist to imbue that dust with divine life.

This high holy day, marking the beginning of our Lord’s Incarnation, celebrates the assent the Blessed Virgin Mary gave to the message of St. Gabriel.

All Souls’ Day is the commemoration of all the souls who have departed this life, and a solemn offering that they be purged of anything that would keep them from experiencing and enjoying the unmediated presence of God Almighty. This is also an occasion to remember our own mortality and to prepare us for a good and holy death. “Requiem” means “rest.”

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 PM.

The Feast of All Saints celebrates the whole company of sanctified children of God, in union with the holy Angels, who even now rejoice in the presence of God and intercede on our behalf there.

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 PM.

The Feast of the Epiphany commemorates the Magi finding and adoring the Christ Child, marking the revelation of the Incarnation of God to the Gentiles, and thus to the whole world.

Mass at 7 PM.

Join us for a potluck as we give thanks for C.S. Lewis 58 years after his death, with the convergence of his date of death (Nov. 22) and Thanksgiving day (Nov. 25).

Sunday, Nov. 21 after Sunday Mass

All Souls’ Day is the commemoration of all the souls who have departed this life, and a solemn offering that they be purged of anything that would keep them from experiencing and enjoying the unmediated presence of God Almighty. This is also an occasion to remember our own mortality and to prepare us for a good and holy death. “Requiem” means “rest.”

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 7pm.

The Feast of All Saints celebrates the whole company of sanctified children of God, in union with the holy Angels, who even now rejoice in the presence of God and intercede on our behalf there.

Monday, Nov. 1, 7pm.

After Pentecost Mass on Sunday, June 20 we will have a potluck lunch and parish meeting to talk about the history, purpose, and future of Church of the Advent. Everyone is invited!

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus is a major feast in the Church year. Join us at 7PM for Mass to learn about what Christ’s ascension means for him, for the cosmos, and for us.

After services on Sunday, November 22, on the anniversary of the death of C.S. Lewis, we will have a [physically distanced] memorial picnic in his honor. Join us to remember C.S. Lewis and to toast his legacy as perhaps the greatest Christian apologist of the 20th century.

Join us for the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord at 7pm.

Bulletin - Service Book

*Congregation will be limited to 10 congregants in the nave at one time, with deference to visitors.

A night of prayer, music, and worship where all are invited to participate and sing along. This night won’t be a liturgical service of the church, but a chance for extemporaneous and informal prayer. Starts at 6PM.

Welcome to Narnia: a commemoration and celebration of the life of C.S. Lewis. Enjoy a talk that will explore the mind, faith, and legacy of C.S. Lewis while also enjoying the sundry delectables of a potluck dinner. Bring whatever you fancy, or just come and enjoy.