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The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church

The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church

The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church

The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana, an Episcopal Church
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  • COVID-19 Homilies
  • Advent’s Helpers
  • Videos
  • The Bell Tolls
  • Bell Tower Cross
  • The Dresden Saucer
  • Altar, Windows & Woodwork
  • Past Clergy
  • The Liturgical Colors
  • Historical, Legal
    • Home
    • COVID-19 Homilies
    • Advent’s Helpers
    • Videos
    • The Bell Tolls
    • Bell Tower Cross
    • The Dresden Saucer
    • Altar, Windows & Woodwork
    • Past Clergy
    • The Liturgical Colors
    • Historical, Legal
  • Home
  • COVID-19 Homilies
  • Advent’s Helpers
  • Videos
  • The Bell Tolls
  • Bell Tower Cross
  • The Dresden Saucer
  • Altar, Windows & Woodwork
  • Past Clergy
  • The Liturgical Colors
  • Historical, Legal

Paul Wanter, Priest: (859) 707-1643

Jan. 17: Closed; Jan. 24: Vestry Meeting by Zoom; Jan. 31: Annual Meeting

Jan. 17: Closed; Jan. 24: Vestry Meeting by Zoom; Jan. 31: Annual MeetingJan. 17: Closed; Jan. 24: Vestry Meeting by Zoom; Jan. 31: Annual MeetingJan. 17: Closed; Jan. 24: Vestry Meeting by Zoom; Jan. 31: Annual Meeting

Quote of the Day

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“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

— Vince Lombardi (1913-1970)

UPCOMING: Epiphany 2, Curry’s Meditations, VIRUS LINKS

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Jan. 17: Epiphany 2

Every Monday: “Habits of Grace”

Every Monday: “Habits of Grace”

This coming Sunday is  the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B, in the Liturgical Calendar.

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Vestry meeting by Zoom on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m., and Annual Meeting on Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. Info to follow on both.

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Our church has reopened (though CLOSED this Sunday, Jan. 17) with mandatory masks, social distancing and temperature checks — and reme

This coming Sunday is  the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B, in the Liturgical Calendar.

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Vestry meeting by Zoom on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m., and Annual Meeting on Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. Info to follow on both.

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Our church has reopened (though CLOSED this Sunday, Jan. 17) with mandatory masks, social distancing and temperature checks — and remember to enter in the front, or bell-tower entrance. If you prefer to stay home, explore the online worship options, below, under “Great Places to Worship Online.”

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This Sunday’s Gospel reading is from the Gospel of John wherein Jesus begins choosing his disciples. When he meets Nathanael, Nathaneal is impressed that Jesus has foreseen him and already knows about him. Wishing to impress upon Nathanael that he will see even more amazing things in the future, he says to him: “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

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The lector this Sunday is Dan and the altar guild is Darlene. See the vestment colors, the altar colors, the Bible readings and the liturgical calendar by clicking HERE and selecting the date. Note that a date’s numeral color is the vestment and altar color for that day.the season

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Every Monday: “Habits of Grace”

Every Monday: “Habits of Grace”

Every Monday: “Habits of Grace”

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recently commented on the need to “social distance” ourselves and suspend church services. Read his letter on the topic HERE. 

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Habits of Grace: An Invitation from Presiding Bishop Curry: “As we learn how to adjust our lives given the reality of the Coronavirus and the request to do our part to slow its sprea

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recently commented on the need to “social distance” ourselves and suspend church services. Read his letter on the topic HERE. 

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Habits of Grace: An Invitation from Presiding Bishop Curry: “As we learn how to adjust our lives given the reality of the Coronavirus and the request to do our part to slow its spread by practicing social distancing, I invite you to join me each week to take a moment to cultivate a ‘habit of grace.’ A new meditation will be posted on Mondays through May.” Follow the meditations by clicking HERE.

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Useful Links for COVID-19

Every Monday: “Habits of Grace”

Useful Links for COVID-19

The coronavirus is having widespread effects on our society, economy, patience and faith. For the latest information — and inspiration — regarding COVID-19 from our diocese and Mark Van Koevering, our bishop, click HERE. For up-to-date scientific facts and instructions on COVID-19, see the CDC’s coronavirus page HERE and Kentucky’s page H

The coronavirus is having widespread effects on our society, economy, patience and faith. For the latest information — and inspiration — regarding COVID-19 from our diocese and Mark Van Koevering, our bishop, click HERE. For up-to-date scientific facts and instructions on COVID-19, see the CDC’s coronavirus page HERE and Kentucky’s page HERE. For the CDC’s guide for churches, click HERE. For the science behind the virus’s origins, click HERE. For the official Federal Government site, click HERE. To see if you will receive a stimulus check, and the amount, click HERE.

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For articles and resources on dealing with the pandemic-related stress, click HERE, HERE and HERE.

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For resources from St. John’s, Corbin, about Pastoral Care in the Time of Coronavirus, Talking with Kids about Coronavirus, and Tips for Staying Home, written by Tracey Herzer Huston, click HERE.

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For ways to watch or create live-streamed church services, click HERE and HERE.

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Cynthiana has set up a volunteer hotline at (859) 234-5801. Call to ask what volunteers may be needed at this time.

Great PLACES To worship ONLINE

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Services from Episcopal Churches Nationwide, Worldwide

For an extensive calendar of live-stream services from across The Episcopal Church, click HERE.


Recommendations from Fr. Paul are as follows (click the names to go to the websites): The National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.; St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue, New York City; and Trinity, Wall Street.

A Spiritual Communion with Homily, by Our Bishop Mark

For a Spiritual Communion with Homily, led by The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, click HERE.

From the Diocese’s Standing Committee and the Presiding Bishop

Click HERE for video messages (posted Saturday, March 21) from: 1) The Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux, Danville, Standing Committee President and Mary T. Yeiser, Diocesan Chancellor; 2) The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church; and 3) The Very Rev. Carol Wade, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington.

Live Streams From Our Diocese and Member Churches

It is expected that Bishop Mark will live-stream on Sunday mornings and at other times. Visit the diocesan website HERE for updates. Several churches in the diocese are live-streaming. See the list and their links by clicking HERE and following their “Live Streams” choices.

Cartoon by Michael Kountouris / Greece / CagleCartoons.com

BE the CHURCh... Be the Change

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Bishop Mark’s Vision for Our Episcopal Diocese Is Encapsulated as “Be the Church, Be the Change”

Bishop Mark Van Koevering: “Together, we can make this vision a living vision that is shared by all. As promised at Special Convention 2019, a Vision Study Guide has been produced to: 1) Enhance our mutual understanding of our common vision; 2) Enable each faith community to put the vision into context locally; and 3) Strengthen our unity as a Church.” Download the guide by clicking HERE.

What does “Episcopal” mean?

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The Episcopal Church is “Protestant, yet Catholic.” Episcopal means “of bishops.” The Episcopal Church traces its bishops (its ministers and clergy) and its origins back to the Apostles (the early followers of Jesus) via holy orders, which are a direct line of succession back to the time of Jesus.

— wikipedia.com, dictionary.com

For more of our rich history, click HERE or HERE. For a video tour of a typical Sunday service, with subtitled explanations, click HERE. For a simple textual outline of our church history back to the Protestant Reformation, click HERE.

About Us

Our Background

Our Background

Our Background

The Episcopal Church is the United States-based member church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. We comprise 109 dioceses and regional areas in 17 nations. In 2015 we had 1.9 million members, being a part of the Anglican Communion of 85 million followers. The Church of the Advent is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington. To receive the Diocese’s newsletter, click HERE and stay on the left side of the page.

Our Faith

Our Background

Our Background

Our church welcomes all who worship Jesus Christ, yet also those who are exploring their faith or who are asking serious questions about faith in general. You will be welcomed at The Church of the Advent regardless of any religious or personal status. For more information on what we believe, visit episcopalchurch.org. For a video tour (with annotated explanations) of a sample weekly Sunday service, click HERE.

Our Purpose

Our Background

Our Purpose

Our mission is to: 1) Restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ; 2) Have a liberating and life-giving relationship with God, each other and the Earth; 3) Love God with our whole heart, mind and soul, and love our neighbors as ourselves; and 4) Focus on the three priorities of evangelism, reconciliation and creation.

Our Partners and Affiliates

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Social Media (Facebook)

HANDY LINKS

Day Care

Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ

News and Views

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We have leased space to Community Action Council to provide a daycare. Contact Melissa at (859) 233-4600 x 1208, or see their website by clicking HERE.

News and Views

Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ

News and Views

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Our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, recently generated new interest in the Episcopal Church at the Royal Wedding. See the story HERE. See Bishop Curry’s sermon HERE. See the “Saturday Night Live” spoof of Curry by clicking HERE.

Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ

Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ

Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ

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Read more about our Gothic revival building and history by clicking HERE and HERE. Curious about the bell in the tower? Click HERE. Read about our Jaeckel tracker organ HERE. Why red doors? Click HERE.

The Book of Common Prayer

Which Color? Reading? Saint?

Advent’s Building, Bell and Organ

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The BCP (our prayer book) can be found by clicking HERE for the PDF version or HERE for the text version (faster to load). The book’s history can be found HERE.

Our Hymnal

Which Color? Reading? Saint?

Which Color? Reading? Saint?

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Our hymnal is online, too. The 1982 version can be found by clicking HERE. It's a beautifully organized site.

Which Color? Reading? Saint?

Which Color? Reading? Saint?

Which Color? Reading? Saint?

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Scripture readings and vestment colors (the clergy clothes) for any day of the week, and the Saint of the Day, can be found HERE or HERE. On the altar guild? Check out floral designs HERE.

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person - Sundays at 11 a.m.!

We love newcomers, so feel free to visit us.

The Church of the Advent, Cynthiana

118 N. Walnut St, Cynthiana, KY 41031-1224, USA; P.O. Box 308, Cynthiana, KY 41031-0308, USA

(859) 707-1643

Hours

Donations & Pledges

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Your support will enable us to meet our goals and further our work, locally, nationally and internationally

Click HERE for our donation link, and remember to choose “Advent, Cynthiana” from the pull-down list that says “Select a fund.” You can set up donations either one-time or recurring. Your contribution will be processed through the Diocese of Lexington’s payment system with ACS Technologies, Inc. on a secure platform.

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