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Thank you for visiting the website of The Episcopal Church of the Advent.

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We offer a variety of groups and activities for all ages.  Please join us for worship and fellowship!

 

Reverend William Barrett was born in Grand Rapids, MI in 1948. He holds a  B.A. in Secondary Education from Western Michigan University, M.B.A. in Finance from Grand Valley State University, and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary (1996).  Father Barrett was ordained into office of Word and Sacrament of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America in October of 1996 and served as pastor of St. Luke in Zanesville, OH 1996-2001.  He also served as pastor of Montra Lutheran Parish, OH 2001-2010.  Married to Gaye since 1970, they retired to Florida in 2010, and have three children and four grandchildren.  Their son in law is an Episcopal priest.  The oldest son graduate from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2014 and serves as pastor at St. Peters ELCA in North Carolina.

 

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

This site offers audio daily devotions encompassing the entire Office from Morning through Compline prayers. There's music, a place to light candles and space for prayer requests. The music is soothing and in keeping with the tone of the Office. If you'd like to hear the prayers being said and want to pray with others please check this site out.
www.missionstclare.com

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
PHONE:   (352) 465-7272
E-mail:   episcopalchurchadvent@aol.com

Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm

 

Click Below To Download Our Monthly Newsletter And Learn All About Us!

Advent Chronicle November 2024 -DOC File
Advent Chronicle November 2024 - PDF File

 

 

SUNDAY SERVICES
9:00 am - Holy Eucharist with Choir Holy Eucharist, Rite II.
Healing Services are the 1st Sunday of the Month.

MONTHLY EVENTS

2nd Tuesday - Vestry meeting - 5:30pm

1st Wednesday-  Food Pantry - 9:00am - Noon
See Ministries Tab For Details

3rd Wednesday - Episcopal Church Women (ECW) - 10:00am

1st Saturday - Daughters of the King - 10:30am

2nd Saturday -Bob Evans Breakfast Fellowship -8:00am
11300 SW 95th Circle on Hwy 200 - Phone: (352) 291-0140

3rd Saturday - Clean-up Day - 8:00am

 

The Advent Vestry for 2024

Linda Byrd (2025)           Senior Warden
Paul McGuckin (2026)   Junior Warden
Dori Sullivan         Clerk of the Vestry
Lesley Ciullo                      Treasurer
Pat Birmes (2025)
Chuck Birmes (2025)
Jane Falkner (2026)
Paul Viles (2026)
John Menning (2027)
Linda Menning (2027)
Shirley Peloquin (2027)

 

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKET SUPPORT

Please Click Below To Make An Online Contribution
To Help Us Fill Holiday Food Baskets For Local Families!

holiday food for local families