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Monthly Archives: November 2010

Book Study on Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Faith, by Rowan Williams

By Lisa | Published: November 28, 2010

“Grant them an Inquiring and Discerning Heart” Each year the Vicar hosts conversations for those who want to learn more about the Christian Faith in general, the particulars of the Anglican/Episcopal tradition, and the place of the Advocate fits in the midst of it all. Participation in these conversations is open to all at any [...]

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News and Notes: November 24 – December 1

By Lisa | Published: November 24, 2010

Notes for the days ahead at the Church of the Advocate: All are welcome! Wednesday, November 24    Thanksgiving Eve At the Advocate Office, 403 West Weaver Street in Carrboro 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist with Hymns Sunday, November 28      The First Sunday of Advent Come and open your heart to God in an [...]

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Thanksgiving at the Advocate

By Lisa | Published: November 20, 2010

Come and join The Episcopal Church of the Advocate on Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 24 for the Holy Eucharist with hymns 5:30 PM at the Advocate Office 403 West Weaver Street ALL ARE WELCOME! On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, if you have extra room at your table, consider inviting one or two people of the Advocate [...]

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News and notes: November 17-24

By Lisa | Published: November 18, 2010

Notes for the days ahead at the Church of the Advocate: All are welcome! Wednesday, November 17 At the Advocate Office, 403 West Weaver Street in Carrboro The Eucharist at Noon: Celebrating the life and witness of Holy Women and Holy Men. Contemplative Prayer at 6 PM. Sunday, November 21 The Last Sunday After Pentecost: [...]

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Office clean-up day, Nov 20th

By Lisa | Published: November 16, 2010

Come join us at 10 AM Saturday, November 20th at 403 West Weaver.  We will be sprucing up our office space: cleaning gutters, raking leaves, dusting and tidying…all to make our office more welcoming to all who visit us.  We plan to finish around 11:30.  All are welcome!

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Theology on Tap Continues December 9

By Lisa | Published: November 14, 2010

Theology on Tap is an informal biweekly gathering of people who want to discuss the ideas that are foundational to and formational for the Christian life. At each meeting, texts from the tradition will be distributed to prompt conversation, but we are confident that the conversation will head in many different directions from there. All [...]

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News and Notes: Nov 10-17

By Lisa | Published: November 11, 2010

ALL ARE WELCOME! Thursday, November 11 Theology on Tap in Durham. 6 PM – 7 PM. (see note below). This week’s topic: Theodicy: Why does a good God allow bad things to happen? Saturday November 13 10 AM – Noon Community Garden. Come cultivate the garden. No experience necessary. For more information, contact Elizabeth Wallace [...]

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News and Notes: November 3 – 10

By Lisa | Published: November 6, 2010

All are welcome! Wednesday, November 3 At the Advocate Office, 403 West Weaver Street in Carrboro The Eucharist at Noon: Celebrating the life and witness of Holy Women and Holy Men. Contemplative Prayer at 6 PM. Friday, November 5 Taizé Service 6 PM at 403 West Weaver Street All are welcome at this simple service [...]

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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY — NOVEMBER 7

By Lisa | Published: November 6, 2010

The Festival of All the Saints is one of the 7 major Festivals of the Church Year. Please plan to join us for our celebration of the Saints — past, present and yet to come — on Sunday, November 7. 2 PM Dedication of the Habitat House built for Tammy Ware and her family by [...]

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