At the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, we welcome people from every kind of household, at every stage of life and faith and doubt.

We believe that through liturgy, contemplation, and community, God transforms lives for bold faith, compassionate service and social justice.

We are profoundly intentional about what we do, because here we co-create a space, a place that allows belief and bewilderment, hope and hesitation, statement and question, faith and not-yet-faith, to mix and mingle, without assumption or judgment.

—Nathan Kirkpatrick, Priest Associate.

Advent and Christmas at the Advocate

Calendar for Advent and Christmas 
at the Advocate 

In these weeks of anticipation, contemplation, and celebration,
please join us in the Advocate Chapel, House and L
 

Saturday, December 8.
Piedmont Patch winter planting. Come join native landscaper Ben Skelton as we prepare and plant a bird-and pollinator-friendly garden using native plants.

Learn how to plant for optimal health and vitality. Dress for garden work and bring gloves and your favorite tools.

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This Week:

Need help finding us? Directions are here.
The Advocate Chapel is open for prayer and meditation daily, 8 AM – 8 PM
See more about our Sunday mornings here.

Sunday, December 9 The second Sunday of Advent. (here are the readings)
Due to the weather and our location, we have cancelled our remaining services and activities for the day.
We commend the daily office, a peaceful and beautiful rite of our tradition, that can be found here.

Wednesday,  December 12
1-4:30 PM  Pee Wee Homes Build. To sign up, check here.
5:30 PM  Holy Eucharist with prayers And readings from Holy Women Holy Men
6:15 PM  Contemplative Prayer. See more here.
7 PM   Readers Roundtable meets to discuss A Girl Named Zippy. In the Advocate House.

Thursday, December 13
1-4:30 PM  Pee Wee Homes Build. To sign up, check here.

Sunday, December 16 The third Sunday of Advent. (here are the readings)
9 AM      A classic Episcopal Eucharist with prayers from the Book of Common Prayer and hymns from the 1982 hymnal.
10 AM    Godly Play for kids 3-9, Godly Play Grads for kids 9-13, Teachable Moment for adults and youth 14 and up. Child Care provided for 1-3 year olds.
11 AM    A 75-minute Eucharist with prayers and songs from a variety of sources. Followed by lunch (provided). Child care provided during the liturgy.
1:30 PM  Study of Hebrew Scriptures. See more here.
2 pm – 4 pm  Shape Note Sing in the Advocate chapel.

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News & Events

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Where Did the Chapel Come From???

  

In December 2012, the Advocate moved an un-used carpenter gothic Episcopal church building from Germanton, North Carolina, 130 miles along back roads of the piedmont for adaptive re-use in Chapel Hill. This move was very much in keeping with the Advocate’s commitment to environmental sustainability, and also to our experience as a new old church, cherishing the past, while making it new for a new generation.

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