Our Parish Life
Activities
at the Church of the Advent illustrate the Episcopal belief that
through baptism we are all called to be ministers. We minister
to each other and to the world we live in through fellowship, outreach
and education. Many of our parish organizations are a blend of
all three, and there is a great deal of cross-fertilization between
them. For example, the Altar Guild attends to linens and altar
dressings, but also delivers flowers from the altar to housebound people
in the community. If you’re interested in any of these
opportunities for fellowship or service, call 609 884-3065 for more information
Special Times of Worship
For information about special occasions such as baptisms, weddings and funerals please click on the Worship tab or call the church office at 609 884 3064.
Fellowship
Click on the Announcements tab to see what activities are coming
up!
- Coffee hour is held after the 10:30 service on Sundays.
Episcopal
Church Men meet for breakfast at 8:30 on the first Monday of each month. They sponsor
monthly dinners that are open to the public.
- Episcopal Church Women meet monthly, with bazaars, luncheons and
card parties held throughout the year.
- Advent Book Club meets monthly.
- The parish holds an annual party at a different venue each year.
Opportunities
for Service
Participation
as acolytes, lay readers, chalice bearers and ushers
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These
parishioners assist in the liturgy by reading from the scriptures,
helping to distribute communion, or greeting those in attendance.
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Altar Guild |
Members
prepare the altar for services, arranging flowers and altar
linens.
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Delivery
of altar flowers to the homebound
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These
volunteers deliver flowers from Sunday services to people in
the community who are unable to leave home.
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Both
choirs rehearse weekly. The vocal choir sings each
Sunday, and the bell choir generally performs monthly.
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These
trained volunteers bring communion to parishioners who are
homebound, in the hospital or nursing homes.
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Transportation
to medical appointments |
These
helpful people volunteer to drive those in need to medical
appointments or even grocery shopping.
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Assistance
with parish publications and upkeep of grounds. |
The office
would welcome help with clerical duties, bulletins and newsletters.
In the summer, parishioners also volunteer to work in the garden
or mow.
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Sunday counting
teams |
Designated
teams are responsible for counting and depositing Sunday collections
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