COMMUNITY
Seven Packed Weeks!Our Bishop's Warden, Todd Hoekman Williams, has written a "tour guide" of upcoming events in the Advent community.
Check out his message on our Facebook page:
Our celebration of Holy Week and Easter includes some fun, traditional touches!
Order your Lamb Cakes NOW!
Experienced Advent bakers are taking order now for Easter Lamb Cakes! A traditional (and edible)...
Dear Friends:
There are several ancient practices and disciplines that Christians have undertaken during the Lenten season: prayer, fasting, reflection, the reading of Scripture, and works of service and mercy. There are opportunities for...
January 6, 2012
Dear Friends:
Happy Epiphany Day! January 6 is observed by the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Birthday of Jesus. The western Church (which includes us) celebrates today as the day that the wise seekers...
November 7, 2012
Our 2012 stewardship season is under way! Our theme this year is "Inspiring Lives." On Sunday, November 6, we held a community meeting after the 10 a.m. liturgy and talked about the goals, dreams and challenges that the...
The Church of the Advent has a new phone number: 773.304.5003. It is an automated system which will streamline communication. The phone system gives you the option of leaving a message for Warden John Medenwald, Father Peter Siwek, Director of Music...
A Discernment Process for New Leadership DevelopmentPresented to the Advent Community by The Reverend Peter C. Siwek
Sunday, October 30, 2011
In a relatively short period of time, the 2011 holidays will be over and it will be time to hold our January Annual meeting. Now is the time to...
October 25, 2011:
Dear Friends:
I'm happy to announce the start of our new Wednesday evening formation experience on November 2! It is geared toward those who are new to the Christian life and/or new to the Episcopal Church. We...
August 1, 2011
One of the Advent Community's strongest gifts is its ability to help newcomers feel at home when we gather. It is a gift that practically everyone offers and experiences.
The good news is that people...
Check out 2011's Annual Report, which was reviewed and received by the Advent Community at our 2012 Annual Meeting. You'll find ministry and leadership reports as well as our 2012 budget.
View It Here.
BOXING 4 GODOn Labor Day Weekend 2010, we held our first BOXING 4 GOD fundraiser for the benefit of the Church of the Advent's mission and ministries! Held at the 115 Bourbon Street entertainment complex in Merrionette Park, IL it attracted over 550 people and raised over $5,200 for our work in Logan Square. Stay tuned for BOXING 4 GOD II coming this Memorial Day Weekend!
BOXING 4 GOD Fundraiser for the Advent
On Sunday, October 3, 2010 we experienced a renewed worship and liturgy for the first time. If you haven't experienced the transformed new worship space arrangement at the church, click on the link below for a preview:
Worship Space Renewal