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.

Easter Season at the Advocate!

The Easter Season has begun, and there are some good things in store around The Advocate!
(be sure to check back for updates!)

First, the Sunday schedule:
         9:15 AM     Kids Christian Ed will resume on Zoom
         10 AM        Our principal liturgy with sermon and song will continue to be on Zoom. Followed by The Screenside Chat.
         5 PM (note the change in time).

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This Week:

Join us online for the Season Ahead

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, most church activities will not be happening at the Advocate site for the foreseeable future, but rather online. Details about online worship and community gatherings will be posted week by week.

Click here to see a two minute video about The Advocate on Zoom!

Monday, April 19
8:30 PM Compline (Night Prayers). To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org.
Here’s the link to the prayers.

Tuesday, April 20
8:30 PM Compline (Night Prayers). To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org.
Here’s the link to the prayers.

Wednesday, April 21
6 pm and 7 PM Contemplative Prayer (2 sittings) Email advocate.contemplative.prayer@gmail.com to request to be added to the weekly email with the meeting link information.
8:30 PM Compline (Night Prayers).To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org.
Here’s the link to the prayers.

Thursday, April 22
8 PM Book Launch for Behold What You Are. See more here.
Here’s the Zoom link for the launch.
10 minutes after the book launch ends, Compline (Night Prayers). To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org.
Here’s the link to the prayers.

Friday, April 23
8:30 PM Compline (Night Prayers). To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org.
Here’s the link to the prayers.

Saturday, April 24
Advocate dispersed CROP walks continue! See more here.
8:30 PM Compline (Night Prayers). To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org. Here’s the link to the prayers.

April 18           The Fourth Sunday of Easter
9:15 AM Kids Christian Formation on Zoom
10 AM The Advocate on Zoom for the Liturgy of the Word with Sermon and Song.
The link for Sunday morning church will be posted sometime Saturday.
11:20 – 12:10PM The Screeneside Chat. Part three of from Acts to Action. see more here.
5 PM Pondside Eucharist with a song or two.
We will follow safety protocols, requiring a mask and safe distancing. We also need to know numbers ahead of time, so please write: vicar@theAdvocateChurch.org if you plan to be there.
Here’s the link to the liturgy guide and Psalm for the 4 PM Pondside.
8:30 PM Compline (Night Prayers). To join us on Zoom, please write Vicar@TheAdvocateChurch.org. Here’s the link to the prayers.

In this season, the Advocate Chapel remains open for individual prayer and meditation daily, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. A walk around the Advocate Pond is also welcomed and good for the soul.
Need help finding us? Directions are here.

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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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