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Church of the Advent

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Our Holiday Bazaar is tomorrow! If you’re available to lend a hand, we’d love your help setting up today (Friday) between 12:00 and 4:00 PM. Stop by anytime during those hours—we appreciate all the help!

8:45am: Choir Rehearsal

If you're interested in joining the choir, let Eric know.

9:15-11:15am: Nursery

Children always are welcome in worship, but for caregivers who prefer it, the nursery is available for children 4 and under. Please register your child here for the2026-2027 program year.

9:30am: Church School

PreK-3rd Grade will meet with Chris Chand to reflect on the lesson of the Bold Rescuer.

All future dates can be found here.

9:30am: Holy Eucharist

Join us for a service of Holy Communion as we worship God and celebrate the love of Jesus Christ. The altar is God's table, and all are welcome.

See the bulletin.

Watch online.

Our annual Holiday Bazaar is tomorow! See below to sign-up to help with our biggest fundraiser of the year. You can also help us get the word out by sharing the image above with your friends and on social media.

Bazaar Volunteers Needed

We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup on Friday afternoon and to lend a hand during the Bazaar on Saturday from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Whether you can help for an hour or the whole event, we'd be grateful for your support!

Please return your pledge card or pledge online before Nov. 22nd.

You can pledge online using the link below. We ask that you consider a pledge of time, talent, and treasure. Thank you for sharing what you have for the sake of God and God's mission.

This week's Stewardship Reflection:

PLENTY GOOD COMPASSION

 We are empowered to be instruments of Jesus’ love and compassion in our service with and advocacy for all of God’s people and creation. This week we discern what we can do to offer compassion to others so that all may find peace in the Plenty Good Room of God’s Kingdom.  

 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.



2 Corinthians 1: 3-4

Join us after the service on Sunday, November 22 for our Church and Rectory Fall Cleanup! Bring a rake, gloves, a leaf blower, or simply a willingness to pitch in. Be sure to label your tools so they make it home with you!

No experience necessary—if you can tell the difference between a leaf and a lawn, you're qualified!

Abide in Advent

Please join us this Advent for a joyful and prayerful pause from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

On the first three Tuesdays of Advent – December 1, 8, and 15 – we will gather in the sanctuary from 7-8:00pm to make room for quiet, reflection, and wonder as we prepare our hearts for the birth of the Christ child.

Each gathering will include readings from scripture, poetry, and other reflections; a blend of traditional and contemporary music; and moments of prayerful silence. Together, we will explore three Advent themes: Watch, Turn, and Hope.

You are welcome to join us for one evening or all three. No preparation is needed and nothing will be expected of you during our time together. Simply come as you are, take a breath, and abide with us this Advent.

Questions? Contact Tim Davis

Advent Wreath Making: November 29th



Advent is the first season of the liturgical year, a time of preparation, reflection, and waiting as we look toward the celebration of Jesus’ birth and His second coming. Join us on Sunday, November 29th, as we welcome the Advent season by creating and dedicating Advent wreaths—guiding symbols throughout this beautiful and sometimes complicated season as we prepare our lives and homes to welcome Christ anew. We will have all the wreath-making supplies except for fresh greenery, so please spend some time in nature gathering items such as pine, boxwood, holly, pachysandra, pine cones, and berries to share. Bring your greens on the 29th and drop them off in the parish hall before the worship service.

Forward Day by Day

November–January Issue

Now Available

The new November–January issue of Forward Day by Day is now available!

Pick up your copy and enjoy daily reflections and prayers to guide you throughout the coming winter months.

As we head into a new program year, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand and help make Sunday mornings special. Whether you enjoy welcoming people, helping with worship, or making sure coffee hour runs smoothly, we’d love to have you sign up!

Sign up for a Sunday that works for you!

Our community needs help with Coffee Hour Hosts!

Nothing fancy is required, and we have people who can help make the coffee if needed! If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Allison Minutello so she can help. :)

Sign up here or in the parish hall!

Church Office Hours

Suzie will be in office on Monday from 10:00 - 4:00, Thursday from 10:00 - 4:00 and Friday from 10:00 - 3:00 pm. You can reach her at parishadmin@adventmedfield.org.

Weekly Email Deadline

The deadline for adding something to the weekly email is Wednesday afternoon. Email submissions to parishadmin@adventmedfield.org.

Reaching Rev. Lynn

Please note that Friday is Rev. Lynn's sabbath day, and she takes a break from email and non-urgent texts. In case of pastoral emergency, please call or text her at (774) 469-0420.

November Vestry Notes

The vestry met on November 9th. We continued planning for the Holiday Bazaar to be held on November 14th and began planning for the season of Advent. We continued a discussion about socially responsible investing. The next vestry meeting is December 14th. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns for the vestry, please reach out to the appropriate vestry liaison.

Take a look at these photos from last Sunday’s worship as we celebrated and blessed those marking birthdays and anniversaries! Photo credit: Dan Gipson.

Please send photos of worship and fellowship to parishadmin@adventmedfield.org