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Advent LIFE
Advent LIFE (Living In Faith and Enjoying it!) is a social ministry for twenty- and thirty-somethings who gather monthly for fun and fellowship, study and service.  We might explore a new or “always meant to see that” New York destination, visit a favorite restaurant, or gather for potluck and games at someone’s apartment.   We also meet for devotion and study groups, and get together to attend noteworthy lectures, concerts and exhibits.

For more information or to suggest an activity, please contact Kelly Kandler at nykel8@hotmail.com. Our Spring/Summer schedule is below so we hope to see you at one of the events in the near future!
    Spring Service Project: NY Cares Hands-On-New-York Day
    Saturday, April 12, 9:30am-3pm
    163rd Street, Bronx
    Cost: FREE

    Wedding Shower Coffee Hour
    Sunday, April 20, 12:30p-2pm
    Advent Fellowship Room
    Cost: FREE

    Rooftop Book Study: ‘Surprised By Joy’ by C.S. Lewis
    Mondays, May 5-May 19, 7-9pm
    Hosted by Gina Conenello, E. 98th Street
    Cost: $10 for 3 weeks of pizza

    Women's Self-Defense Training
    Saturday, May 10, 1-3pm
    New York Jiu Jitsu School
    666 Broadway Lower Level at Bond Street
    6 train to Bleeker, B/D/F/V train to Broadway Lafayette, R/W train to Prince
    Cost: FREE

    Shakespeare On The Run: 'Cymbeline'
    Friday, June 6, 7-10pm
    Central Park at 103rd Street
    Cost: FREE

    Coney Island Mermaid Parade
    Saturday, June 21, 12p-5pm
    Surf Avenue, Coney Island
    D/Q/N/F to Stillwell Avenue
    www.coneyisland.com/mermaid
    Cost: FREE

    Summer Service Project: Habitat For Humanity Build
    Saturday, June 28, 9am-3pm
    Brooklyn Location TBD
    Cost: FREE

    Gay Pride Service of Welcome
    Support the Gay Community and live out our Welcome Statement by attending this special Pride Week worship service
    Saturday, June 28, 6-7pm
    Manhattan Location TBD
    Cost: FREE

    Backyard BBQ
    Monday, July 7, 7-9pm
    Hosted by Dolores Rivera, W.93rd Street
    Cost: FREE

    New York Philharmonic in the Park
    Tuesday, July 15, 6-10pm
    Central Park Great Lawn, 79th Street
    Cost: FREE

    Miniature Golf
    Sunday, July 20, 1-5pm
    Randall's Island Golf Center
    Shuttle to Randall's Island from E. 86th Street
    Cost: FREE

    Movie Night: Darfur Now
    The inspiring story of 6 people making a difference in Sudan.
    Monday, August 4, 7-9pm
    Hosted by Suzanne Levine, W. 85th Street
    Cost: FREE

    Sunset Golf
    Tuesday, August 19, 7-9pm
    Chelsea Piers Driving Range
    23rd Street at Westside Highway
    Cost: $10

    Roosevelt Island Historical Walking Tour
    Friday, September 5, 6:30-8pm
    Roosevelt Island
    Tram from E. 59th Street
    Cost: FREE

    Fall Service Project: Advent Community Lunch
    Saturday, September 27, 10am-12p OR 12p-2pm
    Advent Lutheran Church, 2504 Broadway @ 93rd Street
    Cost: FREE

Have an idea of something fun to do in NYC but need people to do it with?  Let us know and we’ll put it on the schedule.

Attention Artists/Performers/Speakers!  If there's a concert, lecture, launch party or other event that you are participating in, please let me know so we can all go support you!

Adventurous Adventonians

The Adventurous Adventonians are a group of mature individuals who enjoy getting together on a monthly basis to enjoy a meal, walk, discussion, or field trip to some place of interest in and around New York City.
    The God Follies
    "Faith, religion, and the clergy are our topics, so grab a pew! And remember, thou shalt laught out loud!"
    Monday, February 25, 6:30pm
    Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street
    COST: $20

    Love, Lust, Longing, Loss: Songs for Renaissance Lute
    Featuring Garald Farnham and Alane Marco
    Tuesday, March 4, 6:30pm wine & snacks, 7pm performance
    Vision On, 120 W. 28th Street (b/w 6th and 7th), 4th Floor
    1 or N/R train to 28th Street
    Cost: $25

    Potluck Lunch and Game Time
    Sunday, March 30, 12:30pm (following 11am service)
    Advent Basement
    COST: FREE

    'The Music Man'
    Sunday, April 13, 2pm
    Village Light Opera Company
    COST: $35

    Lunch and Morris Jumel Mansion
    The Morris Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan and was headquarters for General Washington in September and October, 1776.
    Sunday, April 20, 12:30-4pm
    65 Jumel Terrace between W.160th and W.162nd streets
    COST: $5

    Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
    Come explore the beautiful spring lilacs! Lunch at the gardens, dessert at Kathy Matson's home afterwards.
    Sunday, May 18, 12:30pm (following 11am service)
    2/3 Subway to Brooklyn
    COST: $5-8

    Spirit of NY Cruise
    Cruise around the tip of Manhattan includes lunch with a view and entertainment.
    Sunday, June 8, 12-2p
    Meet at Chelsea Pier
    COST: $38

    To learn more about this group, contact Kathy Matson at kdmatson1@earthlink.net, Kathy Carpenter at kocarpenter@myexcel.com, or Djamillah Samad at djsamad@aol.com.
    Campus Ministry

    Are you a college or university student in New York City looking for spiritual support and a caring community of faith?  Do you need someone to talk to?  Advent Lutheran Church is here for you.

    Our congregation has students from many of the schools in New York such as Columbia University, NYU, Fordham University, Manhattan School of Music, Juilliard, Union Theological Seminary and others.  Both undergraduate and graduate students find a spiritual home at Advent while they pursue higher education.

    We know that college and graduate school years can be a time of exploration, questioning and formulating faith and life skills that will be a lasting part of a person’s life.  We recognize the critical need for engagement of university students on a level that enhances their spiritual, physical and emotional development. We are looking for new ways of involving young adults and the people who work most closely with them in the life of the church and strive to model effective ways of being a Lutheran presence on New York City's diverse campuses.

    We are dedicated to making Advent a welcoming place for all students and are eager to offer you a community where you can grow in faith.  Whether you're looking for an active campus ministry experience or simply an enthusiastic worship community, you are welcome at Advent.

    Contact Nicole Schwalbe for more information about Advent's Campus Ministry program.

    Prayer Ministry

    “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” -- Philippians 4:6-7

    “Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all people.” The mission of the Prayer Ministry is to continue the same charge given to Timothy. Our goal is to provide a relief for all people - to share your concerns and to celebrate with you - and we welcome prayer petitions from all our members and friends.

    Prayers may be intercessory, petitionary or thanksgiving and all petitions should be deposited in the Prayer Box on the able at the back of the sanctuary during the week or on Sundays. Prayer Request Forms are available on the table. These petitions are emailed to the prayer partners who immediately lift up these prayers on your behalf. You may also send your prayer requests to Pastor J. Elise Brown at pastor@adventnyc.org. Confidentiality continues to be extremely important to us and we will honor your wishes.

    If you would like to share more personal prayer time, a prayer partner is available each Sunday following service to pray with you and lift up your concerns and thanksgivings. The fall schedule is here:
      October 14 - Kirsten Sadler
      October 21 - Chandra Travis
      October 28 - Lorenza Darley
      November 4 - Djamillah Samad
      November 11 - Ellie Sudbrock
      November 18 - Grace Cobbinah
      November 25 - Lorenza Darley
      December 2 - Leslie Gil
      December 9 - Kathy Carpenter
      December 16 - Linda Nortey
      December 23 - Yvonne Weidmann
      December 30 - Rebecca Cobbinah
    Prayer Ministry meetings are held on the last Sunday of every month and we extend a warm invitation to all members and friends of Advent. To learn more, contact Grace Cobbinah at gcobbin7@aol.com.
    Other Events
    Museum of Biblical Art
    Located in the American Bible Society building at Broadway at 60th, the Museum of Biblical Art will have a special art exhibit collected through the years by Jerry Evenrud, an ELCA musician and supporter of the arts, depicting the story of the Prodigal Son. This special exhibit begins in October and they also have on exhibit "The Christian Story - Five Asian Artists Today." Check this out plus their programs for adults, families, etc. at www.mobia.org.