Past Events

Past Events

Apr 19, 2026

Athens Chamber Singers concert

For many years Advent has enjoyed the annual visit of the Athens Chamber Singers to join with our Advent service of Lessons and Carols.  This May, the Singers will be taking a choir tour of the Isle of Man, a small Celtic nation in the Irish Sea.  Their repertoire consists of Manx folksongs arranged for choir & harp by director Kevin Kelly.  We are very fortunate to hear their concert first hand before they depart!  The concert at Church of…
Apr 4, 2026

The Great Vigil of Easter

A service including the Lighting of the Paschal Candle, the chanting of the Exsultet, Vigil readings from Hebrew scripture, a Renewal of Baptismal vows, the Great Alleluia, and a festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Apr 3, 2026

Good Friday Service

The Good Friday service at Advent is a solemn, reflective liturgy, held at noon, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is a day of fasting and, unlike other days, the Eucharist is not celebrated; rather, Communion may be given from the reserved sacrament. The service typically begins in silence, focusing on the reading of the Passion Gospel (often from John), the solemn “Solemn Collects” (prayers for the world), and the veneration of the cross. Key Elements of…
Apr 13, 2025

Palm Sunday Procession (with donkey!)

The Palm Sunday Procession is Sunday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m.  We will start at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center then stop at Madison Presbyterian, Madison Baptist, Madison First United Methodist, Calvary Baptist and finish outside our Church.  Our regular service begins afterward.