Worship at Advent
At Episcopal Church of the Advent, we believe that everyone should be able to find a place of worship that suits their needs. That is why we offer three distinct Sunday services, each with its own style and traditions. No matter which service you choose, you will find a warm and welcoming community of faith that celebrates the love of God.
Service Times
What should I expect?
This service is a quiet, contemplative service with a smaller attendance of approximately 30 people, and it is typically less than an hour in length.Though it follows the same pattern as our 10:30 a.m. service and includes Holy Communion, the liturgy and prayers at this service use the older language found in Rite One of our prayer book (The Book of Common Prayer).This older language is similar to the 16th and 17th century English found in the King James version of the Bible. We typically do not have music at this service; it is entirely spoken.
Upcoming Events
Music at Advent
Director of Music : Wilson Somers
Rehearsal for Chancel Choir is Thursday evenings at 7:30pm
Bell Choir Director : Leon Spencer
Rehearsal for Bell Choir is Thursday evenings at 6:00pm
Session One (June 4) – Hymns that move by step (ie: 376 – Joyful, Joyful; 67 Comfort, comfort ye; 82 Of the Father’s love; Sheet music: Somers-Jesus is the Light; Loux – And Peace begins) and finding ‘DO’ which is the home note. What is a Major scale? Singing on the Breath.
Session Two (June 11) – Hymn that use steps (2nds) and skips (3rds) (ie: Blue Hymnal 111 Silent Night; 115 What Child is this?; 8 Morning has broken; 615 Thy Kingdom come; 306 Come, risen Lord) Easy vocal warmups and What is a Triad?
Session Three (June 18) – What is a perfect 4th? and Hymns that use them (ie: 380 Praise God from whom; 66 Come, thou long expected Jesus; 671 Amazing Grace; 645 The King of Love; 686 Come thou fount; 400 All Creatures of our God) Review of Major Scale; Intervals 3rds and 4ths; Singing on the Breath
Session Four (June 25) – Is it a March or a Waltz? Meter in Hymnody and adding the Perfect 5th. Marches - 718 God of our Fathers; 787 (Green WLP) We are marching in the light of God; Easter Hymns 207 Jesus Christ is Risen;450 All hail the power of Jesus’ Name; 287 For all the Saints; 225 Hail thee Festival Day
Waltzes – 717 My Country tis of thee; 390 Praise to the Lord; 8 Morning has broken; 657 Love Divine; 660 O Master, let me walk; 490 I want to walk as a child
Session Five (July 2) – Hymns that use Minor Scales (ie: 115 What Child is this?; 168 Bach’s Passion Chorale; 324 Let all mortal flesh; 372 Praise to the living God )
Session Six (July 9) – Hymns that use more than a Fifth and some that combine the March and the Waltz (ie: 625 Ye holy angels bright; 379 God is love; 711 – Seek ye first; 712 Dona Nobis; 302 Father, we thank thee; Sheet music Gloria – Somers)