Who are we?
We are a congregation who join together for worship, service, and fellowship. We are proud to carry on the traditions that have made us a vibrant parish for these many years. We're also a forward-looking parish committed to making Christ visible in our community and the world. We have been servicing Kennett Square and the surrounding communities for over 141 years. Read more about the history of Advent.
Our Current Service Times :
7:45am Rite I
9:00am Contemporary Rite II
10:15am Traditional Rite II*
(Visit the worship page for full descriptions for what to expect during each service time)
*Also livestream on FB and YouTube
Our Summer Schedule :
beginning Sunday, June 18th
Sunday mornings
7:45am Rite I
9:00am Contemporary Rite II
Select Tuesdays, Mass on the Grass
6pm on July 11, July 25,
August 1, & August 15
Holy Eucharist with family style potluck picnic
and games to follow.
Rain or shine. We will move indoors should we have inclement weather.
Our Mission Statement & Values
The mission of Advent is to be a congregation that makes Christ’s presence visible in the world as the symbol of God’s redemptive love for all humanity. The following words represent a living statement of the values that direct our lives as a parish community, shape our relationships with one another, and inspire our efforts to fulfill our mission in the community as The Episcopal Church of the Advent:
We value spiritual growth and maturing in our faith in an atmosphere of openness and acceptance.
We value a church family that is welcoming and provides a sense of community.
We value a spirit of generosity that enables us to reflect Christ’s love to others.
We value spiritual guidance and leadership provided by both clergy and lay people.
We value our interpersonal relationships with our clergy and each other and our personal relationship with Christ.
We value active ministries in the church, in the community, and in the world around us.
We value the tradition and histories of our faith, our church, and our people.
QUICK REFERENCE
DOWNLOADS & LINKS
Sunday 6.11 10:15 Bulletin
Link to YouTube page for Sunday service
Current Prayer List
Upcoming Parish Events & Services
Check out the latest Newsletter
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Our congregational focus is now as it has been for more than 140 years on worship, service, formation and fellowship.
For Visitors To
Advent’s Website
Peace Be With You.
We're proud to carry on the traditions that have made us a vibrant parish for these many years. We're also a forward-looking parish committed to making Christ visible community and the world.