Click here for the 10:15 am bulletin and insert if you would like to follow along from home on the Facebook Livestream.

Click here for the parish calendar for this week

**Please note that the Advent office will be closed in observance of

Martin Luther King on Monday, January 17th.

Weekly News and Updates

Obituary for Victoria Perry Robinson | Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Obituary for Victoria Perry Robinson | Victoria Perry Robinson, age 66, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 6, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of Michael Robinson, with whom she shared 37 years of...

VISITATION

Saturday

January 15, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Episcopal Church of the Advent

401 N Union St

Kennett Square, PA 19348

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday

January 15, 2022

11:00 AM

Episcopal Church of the Advent

401 N Union St

Kennett Square, PA 19348

*Livestream available here

Contributions in her memory may be made to the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum for ongoing research and discovery in the field of archology via the Annual Fund program. https://pennfund.upenn.edu/give/ways-to-give/

PLANNING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER!

We are inviting you to complete the Church Assessment Tool (CAT), an on-line instrument that will help us gauge the strength, vitality, and trends in our church. The information gained from this assessment will be valuable in helping the discernment committee as they make decisions about the future of the Episcopal Church of the Advent.

In a few days, you will receive an email with a unique link to the CAT. Beginning January 24, 2022, we are asking you to go online by clicking on the link provided and tell us about your experiences in and priorities for our church. Please do not discuss the survey or your answers with others as this may influence their answers.

If you need a paper copy, please contact the church office, and we will provide one for you along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.

All answers are strictly anonymous. We have no way of matching any assessment to a particular person, so please feel free to candidly share your perceptions, opinions and experiences. Our future together is dependent on your participation and honest answers.

If you have questions, please contact Sally Palic at 610-793-3173 or [email protected]

Many thanks,

Kim Hoeschel and Sally Palic – Discernment Committee Co-Chairs

The Episcopal Church Invites You to Winter Talk 2022

Winter Talk 2022 livestream

Jan. 15-16, Saturday and Sunday

12-5 p.m. CT

All Episcopalians are invited to watch a livestream of Winter Talk, an annual conference that honors and highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church. Hosted by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, the virtual event includes special greetings and speakers, music, presentations, and more. View the full agenda.

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In Honor of MLK: Praise, Worship and Thanksgiving

Praise, Worship and Thanksgiving. In partnership with the diocese, the Gospel choir from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elkins Park will perform in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. The performance will be broadcast on the CW-Philly WPSG at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 16 and on YouTube on Monday, January 17 at 6 p.m.

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Nancy's Favorite Blessing Pew Plaques

8 x 10 $40 each

5 x 7 $30 each

Check or cash. Checks can be made to Episcopal Church of the Advent, with a notation "pew plaque." Both sizes include a hanger on the back, beveled edges, and glossy finish. Production time is 2-4 weeks from order date. All orders must be in no later than January 31, 2022 to the church office.

Click here for online order form or pick up an order envelope in the narthex.

If you placed an online order, please get your checks into the office so we can place your order.

The Call to Process Update

January 14, 2022

The Discernment Committee was announced to the congregation and held their first meeting. View the announcement here.

In preparation for the parish survey launching 1/24, please think and pray about:

What do you see as the characteristics of the ideal priest?
What does Advent need to accomplish our mission?

Keep praying for a faithful interim and all of Advent's parishioners during this time of transition. Visit our website for the daily prayers.

Keep an eye out for an email from Emma regarding the remainder of the January Sunday school dates.

The next meeting for the Pilgrimission is Wednesday January 19th at 7pm. This is the last informational meeting and they would like commitment by this meeting, or by the morning of the 20th.

Please email Betsy Ivey to [email protected] to commit / ask any questions!

Additionally, come join us and go Ice Skating at the Patriot Ice Center after church on January 30th from 12:30-2:00! Info Here

If we could have one person volunteer to stay and help out each Sunday, that would be awesome. I made a sign-up here through February.

I won't be here on February 20th so if two folks wanted to take that day on that would be awesome--service project, bible lesson, fellowship event--whatever you want! I'm happy to help with planning.

Wishing you a blessed 2022.

Bible Study - Online

Wednesdays from

10:00 am – 11:30 am

When we reconvene, we are now reading “The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith” by Marcus Borg. This book explores the emerging paradigm of Christian life that can provide direction and faith in difficult times. Although it builds on other books we have studied, it stands alone and offers approaches and practices that can make living the Christian life a vibrant and transformational experience.

We welcome new members and hope you will join us for our readings and discussions.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/230419739?pwd=ZXNvTFdzZFJWeVBoOUxNdWVnMVhOQT09

Meeting ID: 230 419 739

Password: 875589

ON BEING

Second Sunday each month at 10am

Join the "OnBeing" Discussion Group to talk about issues raised by "On Being" interviews that feature deep and thoughtful discussions with contemporary thinkers. Jay Hummel leads this group which meets on the second Sunday of the month (times vary). E-mail Jay if you would like to receive his e-mails about the next "OnBeing" discussion topic and the Zoom meeting login information.

[email protected]

See the note from KACS Board President, Lynn Majarian, addressed to the Advent family.

If you'd like to learn more ways to get involved with KACS, please visit their website.

If you'd like to donate to KACS via Advent, please visit https://abundant.co/adventks/give and choose "Food Cupboard" in the drop down menu.

Thank you for your help with the Blood Drive on January 11th!

We had 36 donors come out to donate and collected 34 donations, helping 102 local area hospital patients!

Upcoming Blood Drives :

Advent will be hosting a blood drive from 1 to 6 pm each of the following dates :

January 25, February 8, and February 15

Click here for more information & scheduling

E-Giving

If you would like to make your contribution payments online by credit card or debit card, please go to www.adventks.org/giving and click on the green E-Giving button. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Diana in the church office – 610-444-4624 or [email protected].

Auto Debit

Contact Diana at [email protected] if you are not currently participating in Auto Debit and would like to set that up. Funds will be transferred directly from your bank account into the church’s account either weekly or monthly.