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      YEW (Youth Engaged in Worship)
Youth take on roles in the worship service (assisting communion, welcoming, tech booth), sit together during worship (if they would like to) and then have lunch with the youth pastor following service.
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
      YC² - Youth Connect/Confirmation
Confirmation: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Junior High (Grades 6-8) 
A place for youth to journey towards confirming their baptism.
Connexion: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Senior High (Grades 9-12)
A place where youth continue to build community as they continue their journey towards an adult faith formation (and have fun, too!)
 
        
      
      Pub Talk
Join us for an evening cultivating meaningful conversations with Advent leaders!
 
        
      
      Youth Fall Retreat
Sign up by October 26
Sign up today for our Youth Retreat in Northfield. Leave 5 pm, Friday, Nov. 14 and return 2 pm, Sunday, Nov. 16. Cost is $50. All youth are welcome to attend!
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
      Contemplative Worship
Contemplative Worship is about quieting ourselves in order to open our hearts, minds, and souls to the presence of God within us.
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
      YC² - Youth Connect/Confirmation
Confirmation: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Junior High (Grades 6-8) 
A place for youth to journey towards confirming their baptism.
Connexion: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Senior High (Grades 9-12)
A place where youth continue to build community as they continue their journey towards an adult faith formation (and have fun, too!)
 
        
      
      YEW (Youth Engaged in Worship)
Youth take on roles in the worship service (assisting communion, welcoming, tech booth), sit together during worship (if they would like to) and then have lunch with the youth pastor following service.
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
      YC² - Youth Connect/Confirmation
Confirmation: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Junior High (Grades 6-8) 
A place for youth to journey towards confirming their baptism.
Connexion: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Senior High (Grades 9-12)
A place where youth continue to build community as they continue their journey towards an adult faith formation (and have fun, too!)
 
        
      
      YEW (Youth Engaged in Worship)
This is an excellent opportunity for youth in grades 6th-12th to be active participants in our worship service.
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Contemplative Worship
Contemplative Worship is about quieting ourselves in order to open our hearts, minds, and souls to the presence of God within us.
 
        
      
      Youth Band Rehearsals
We start rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9. Mrs. Susan Micevych again leads this group that will meet right after worship to prepare music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.
 
        
      
       
        
      
       
        
      
      Senior High Mission Trip
Where - Denver, CO
When - Leave Advent on July 11, early
           - Arrive back at Advent on July 18, late
Who - Youngest - Youth entering Grade 9 in Fall of 2026
         - Oldest - Youth graduating High School in 2026
 Cost - $500
Need to know by November 16
 
        
      
      Halloween Party
Halloween party to follow trunk or treat! Open to all youth. Starts at about 5:15 and goes until 7. Games, food and fellowship!
 
        
      
      Trunk or Treat
You’re invited to a safe and fun Halloween celebration!
All are welcome to our Trunk or Treat event in the Advent Parking Lot. Friends and neighbors are invited on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4 -5 pm for this safe and fun Halloween activity. Free and open to all!
 
        
      
      Fused Glass @ Eagan Art House
Join other Advent friends at next-door Eagan Art House for another "Art for All Ages" event, this time making Fused Glass Suncatchers. This is for ages 16 and up, and the cost is $20 per person, all supplies provided. No experience required!
 
        
      
      Contemplative Worship
Contemplative Worship is about quieting ourselves in order to open our hearts, minds, and souls to the presence of God within us.
 
        
      
      Guys Night Out
Join the guys of Advent for food, and fellowship! We meet at different restaurants each month!
 
        
      
      Practicing the Way
Practicing the Way Returns!
This 8-week discipleship program, helps people integrate the practices and rhythms of Jesus and his earliest followers!
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Advent @ Ze’s Diner
Come enjoy the return of a favorite fellowship event! Ze's Diner is reserving some tables for us. Drop in any time between 5:00pm and 7:30pm and enjoy a yummy dinner with the fine folks of Advent!
 
        
      
      Insight Women's Book Club Fall Selection
Insights Women’s Book Club meets quarterly and is open to all Advent women!
 
        
      
      YC² - Youth Connect/Confirmation
Confirmation: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Junior High (Grades 6-8) 
A place for youth to journey towards confirming their baptism.
Connexion: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Senior High (Grades 9-12)
A place where youth continue to build community as they continue their journey towards an adult faith formation (and have fun, too!)
 
        
      
      Printmaking at Eagan Art House
Join other friends from Advent as we discover the art of printmaking through hands-on projects in monoprint, screenprinting, and linocut!
 
        
      
      YEW (Youth Engaged in Worship)
Youth take on roles in the worship service (assisting communion, welcoming, tech booth), sit together during worship (if they would like to) and then have lunch with the youth pastor following service.
 
        
      
      The Woman of Advent
NEW DATE
All women who are searching for fellowship and an opportunity to enrich their spiritual lives are invited to join the Women of Advent!
 
        
      
      YC² - Youth Connect/Confirmation
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Middle School (grades 6-8) Confirmation
6:30pm - 8:00pm: High School (grades 9-12) Connection
 
        
      
      Explore Advent
Are you looking for a church home, a place to connect with others or just intrigued by what you experience at Advent and would like to learn more?
 
        
      
      Classroom Clean Out
As we prepare for the construction to begin on Phase 2 of our project, we need to vacate the spaces that will be renovated, and need your help!
 
        
      
      Contemplative Worship
Contemplative Worship is about quieting ourselves in order to open our hearts, minds, and souls to the presence of God within us.
 
        
      
      Learn About Composting and Recycling
Sacred Earth will be sponsoring a presentation by Dakota County on Composting and Recycling
 
        
      
      Young Adults
Join other 20-somethings and Pastor Grant at Malcolm Yards Market! A chance to gather, grab some food or a beverage, and connect!
 
        
      
      YC² - Youth Connect/Confirmation
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Middle School (grades 6-8) Confirmation
6:30pm - 8:00pm: High School (grades 9-12) Connection
 
        
      
      Connect 4
Registration Deadline is Sept. 15
We know that community is an important part of our lives. If you have been looking for more community or deeper connections, sign up for Connect4!
 
        
      
      Evening Youth Kickoff!
The cooler air out there is a good reminder that our new Youth Ministry year is fast approaching! I know at least a few of you have missed my emails so here is one to start the season off!!
 
        
      
      Advent Cares
Projects are still being finalized. Please sign up so we can make sure we have enough projects and supplies
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Blood Drive
Advent will be hosting two Red Cross Blood Drives at church this summer on Friday, August 15. Sign up today for a time between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
 
        
      
      The World Around Us
Pastor Eric will speak to those interested in joining a conversation with other faith community leaders about the impact of recent federal cuts to critical social safety net programs
 
        
      
      Pub Talk
Join us at Eagan Arms for an evening cultivating meaningful conversations with Advent leaders!
 
        
      
      Insights Summer Book Selection
The Insights Book Group will be reading "The Bohemian Flats" by Mary Relindes Ellis for their July 17 meeting. All women are welcome!
 
        
      
      Barnabas Award Sunday
The Barnabas Award honors a person who serves with dedication and little need for recognition, and a collection is taken in their honor for church ministries.

