Past Events (Page 2)

Past Events (Page 2)

Oct 1, 2023

Blessing of the Animals

  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 4 is the feast day of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. On the nearest Sunday, October 1, Church of the Advent celebrates by inviting our animal friends to be blessed. This tradition has been going strong for many years and is a joyous occasion open to anyone who’d like to participate. Pet owners and their companions (in cages or on leashes) should come to the Church grounds for a formal blessing. At the Blessing of the Animals,…
Dec 28, 2022

Theolatte on ZOOM

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Theolatte is a Wednesday morning Bible Study which is a Lectionary-based study of upcoming Sunday lessons currently using the ZOOM platform.  Led by Father Dann.
Apr 17, 2022

Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds

  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The annual Easter Egg hunt will take place on Easter morning, April 21st right after the 10:30 service.  We are accepting donations of plastic eggs filled with candy or other goodies for fun.  Please feel free to bring filled plastic eggs to the church office before Saturday, April 20th.
Apr 16, 2022

The Great Vigil of Easter

  • 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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 15, 2022

Proper Liturgy for Good Friday

  • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A service of solemn observance and reverence as we descend into silence and reflection on the cross and the death of Jesus Christ.  The service concludes with the extinguishing of the sanctuary light.
Apr 14, 2022

Proper Liturgies for Maundy Thursday

  • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A service of re-enactment and remembering with rites of Foot-Washing, Holy Communion, and Stripping of the Altar as we rehearse our Lord’s modeling servanthood, his last supper and teaching with his disciples, and his obedience to his imminent death on the cross.
Apr 10, 2022

Palm Sunday Procession (with donkey!)

  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am
The Palm Sunday Procession, with a bag piper and donkey, 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.