Outreach and Missions has always been important to the parishioners at the Episcopal Church of the Advent. In fact, some members began coming to this church because of the strong emphasis in Outreach and Missions in our Community. There has been a growing desire to have more information about all the programs and offerings to serve in Outreach and Missions at this church.  Therefore, we have created a website and blog to give current information on what is happening with the giving hearts of the family of the church of the Advent.  We hope you will enjoy seeing pictures, stories, and opportunities!  

Current Focus Programs
Mary H. Wright Elementary School 
Class parties, lunch or breakfast buddies, bulletin boards, book fairs, Christmas gifts, field day, 5th grade celebration day, Dr. Seuss Day, Tutoring, reading to classes
Northside Development Group
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation –building repairs, painting, gardening, caring for the family in the home
Spartanburg Interfaith Hospitality Network (SPIHN)
Meals, meal hosts, overnight hosts, Saturday helpers, setup and clean up
Mission Teams
Ecuador, Cumberland, one-day in-town missions

Programs the Advent has been involved in starting and still works with closely today
St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic
TOTAL Ministries
Adult Learning Center
Spartanburg Shares
Advent Children’s Center
 
Ministries that we support financially or provide volunteer opportunities
Children’s Advocacy Center
Citizen Scholars
Education Equals Hope
Free Wheelchair Mission
Hope Center for Children
Jump Start
Mary H. Wright Elementary School
Miracle Hill Ministries
Mobile Meals
Northside Development
Habitat for Humanity
Safe Homes/Rape Crisis
Soup Kitchen
Speaking Down Barriers
Stop Hunger Now
 
Missionaries we support financially and with prayer
The Vivanco Family – Quito, Ecuador
The Irwin Family – Tenwek Hospital, Kenya

Please Contact Becky Pittman, Director of Communications, to relay your request to the Outreach Commission, bpittman@churchofadvent.org.