Jun
23
10:30 AM10:30

Feast of Pentecost

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.

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Jun
22
5:00 PM17:00

The Patronal Feast of Saint Alban

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.

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Jun
13
7:00 PM19:00

Ascension Evensong

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.

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Apr
28
to May 4

Holy Week 2024

4/28 - PALM SUNDAY: Morning Prayer begins at 9:30 AM, followed by the liturgy of the blessing of palm branches and the procession, followed by Holy Mass.

5/1 - SPY WEDNESDAY: The liturgy of shadows, Tenebrae Matins, begins at 7 PM

5/2 - MAUNDY THURSDAY: Mass for the institution of the Eucharist begins at 7 PM, followed by the “Gethsemane Vigil” at the Altar of Repose

5/3 - GOOD FRIDAY: The Stations of the Cross devotion will begin at 6 PM. The Presanctified Good Friday Mass begins at 7 PM

5/4 - PASCHA VIGIL: The lighting of the Paschal fire will be at 9 PM, inaugurating the great recounting of salvation history and the celebration of Christ’s victory over death

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Mar
20
7:00 PM19:00

Ash Wednesday

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.

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Dec
24
to Dec 25

The Christ Mass

The Christ Mass will be at 10 PM on December 24th. This is the primary Mass of the Nativity of our Lord, the “First Mass, in the Night.” The service will be by candlelight, with carols and devotions at the Nativity Creche after Mass. Festive refreshments in the parish hall will follow.

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Dec
3
10:00 AM10:00

Advent's Titular Feast Day

Join us to celebrate the Name Day for Church of the Advent on the first Sunday of Advent, December 3rd. We will have a pot-luck meal after Mass.

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.

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Dec
3
to Dec 24

The Season of Advent Pledge

 
 

The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and concludes on Christmas Eve. It’s a season marked by prayer, fasting, and works of charity. The goal of the season is to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s first advent (on Christmas) by living in such a way that also makes us ready for his second and final advent. Repentance, spiritual discipline, and joyous self-giving should be what occupies us during this season.

As a way to ensure that we take this season seriously, we offer the following pledge to be kept:

Buy less : Give more
Eat less : Pray more
Fear less : Hope more

By committing to these simple maxims, we’ll find that Advent can be experienced in a way that makes our egos decrease and God our Savior increase in our hearts.

In order to practically work out the Advent Pledge, consider:

  • Not throwing or attending Christmas parties (if that doesn’t impede your charity to others) until Christmas

  • Not buying a multitude of dispensable gifts that most people don’t really want anyway, and instead writing them thoughtful cards or simply spending quality time with them

  • Using the money you save from not buying gifts to give to charitable causes

  • Fasting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays according to our Western Orthodox tradition

  • Watching, listening to, and reading less news and current affairs, and instead spending more time on hobbies, or taking walks, or improving your home

  • Increasing your amount of Scripture reading, spiritual reading, and praying

  • Attending as many services at Church as possible, including weekday Feasts and Saturday Evensong

  • Make a daily list of things to give thanks for in order to remember that God loves you and the whole world, and that he will appear again in Glory to put right all that is wrong

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Candlemas
Feb
2
7:00 PM19:00

Candlemas

Join us this Thursday at 7pm for the Mass of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas). This will include the blessing of candles for use in church and at home, so bring your candles to be blessed.

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Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

All Souls' Day

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.

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Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

All Souls' Day

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.

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Apr
25
to May 30

Holy Week 2021

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Holy Week 2021 schedule:

Apr 25 - 10AM Palm Sunday

Apr 28 - 7PM Holy Wednesday Mass and Tenebrae Service

Apr 29 - 7PM Maundy Thursday and Gethsemane Vigil

Apr 30 - 7PM Stations of the Cross and Good Friday Pre-sanctified Liturgy

May 1 - 9PM EATER VIGIL and MASS

May 2 - 10:30AM Easter Sunday Mass

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Cookout at Advent!
Sep
5
5:45 PM17:45

Cookout at Advent!

After Evensong on Saturday the 5th, we'll have a physically distanced cookout outside in the back parking lot. Bring a dish to share! Please RSVP so we know how much food to provide.

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Nov
30
to Jan 5

Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Events

Join us this season as we move through the weeks of Advent, into Christmastide, and finally reach the Feast of Epiphany!

December 1 - Advent I 10AM

December 7 - Evensong (St. Nicholas Commemoration) 5PM

December 8 - Advent II 10AM |  Advent (2nd) Sunday Night 6PM

December 14 - Evensong 5PM

December 15 - Advent III 10AM

December 21 - NO EVENSONG

December 22 - Advent IV 10AM

December 24 - The Christ Mass 11pm

December 27 - St. John’s Day (Dale’s House) 7:30PM

December 28 - Evensong / Holy Innocents 5PM

December 29 - 1st Sunday in Christmas 10AM

January 5 - Epiphany (anticipated) 10AM

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Nov
22
7:30 PM19:30

Welcome to Narnia

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.

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