Every member of our church plays a vital role in the well-being of the community. To learn more about our ministry teams, please read the descriptions below. Ready to get involved? Click this button to fill out an interest form.
Sunday Service Opportunities
Welcome TEAM
Our Welcome Team serves the Advent community by being an inviting presence as people come to worship. They are available and look out for the needs of the congregation - especially newcomers - before, during, and after the service. Our Welcome Team also helps with events such as post-church receptions, potlucks, and other events.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Each week, children’s ministry workers serve in a variety of ways to provide a safe and welcoming space for the smallest members of our congregation. Children’s ministry workers must be CPP certified. To learn more about our family ministries and service opportunities, please click here.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Our production team is in charge of helping run the sound equipment for each week’s service. Those who serve on this team not only ensure that music sounds great and slides are available for everyone to follow along, they also run our livestream for those worshipping with us from home.
READERS & PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Readers support the ministry of Advent through the reading of the scripture lessons. Scripture is meant to be read aloud and heard by the congregation as it was originally experienced in the early church. The Prayers of the People is designed to be a time of corporate prayer where the leader represents the church body in prayer. Those who serve on this team must be covenant members of Church of the Advent.
worship team
Musicians play a key role in accompanying our weekly worship. Our musicians work to foster an environment of joyful and reverent congregational singing.
COUNTING TEAM
The Counting Team counts the attendance and the offering each service. Those who serve on this team must be vetted by the pastoral team and be covenant members of Church of the Advent.
ALTAR GUILD & CHALICE BEARERS
The Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the Lord’s table for celebration of Holy Communion. Altar Guild Members and Chalice Bearers must be covenant members of Church of the Advent. The Bakers’ Guild is part of this team as well, and bakes the bread for the Eucharist each week. Membership at Advent is not required to be part of the Bakers’ Guild.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER MINISTRY
The Eucharistic Prayer Ministers play a vital role in the service, praying with anyone having need during the Lord’s Supper. The Eucharistic Prayer Minister’s role is to facilitate an encounter with Christ through prayer. Members of this team must be covenant members of Church of the Advent and must be approved by the pastoral team.
safety
The Safety Team serves by monitoring the health and welfare of our congregation during the service.
Other Service Opportunities
Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil is the biggest service we do all year. It is interactive, contemplative and bursting with joy. It incorporates visual expression, music and readings that tell the story of creation, the fall, and redemption through Jesus' saving work on the cross. There are lots of different volunteer opportunities for the Vigil ranging from artistic skills to moving heavy things!
core group leader
We meet regularly outside of our Sunday services in homes around the city to share meals, pray, study the Bible and serve our communities. These groups represent the core of our church community—the primary way to be involved at Advent. We start new Core Groups every semester in January and in September.
Healing Prayer ministry
Healing Prayer is an extended time of prayer offered by appointment. Healing Prayer Ministers are covenant members of Church of the Advent or ordained clergy, must be approved by the pastoral team, and have been trained or are currently in training and shadowing a trained prayer minister.
men’s ministry
The men of Advent meet regularly for prayer, Bible study, a yearly retreat and other activities.
women’s ministry
The women of Advent convene regularly for fellowship, prayer, dinners and more. Read more about the Women’s Ministry here.
youth group
Our Youth Group currently serves 6th-9th graders for both Sunday School and Sunday night gatherings twice per month.
Missions committee
The Missions Committee meets regularly to pray for and discuss how we as a church can bring Christ’s kingdom to every corner of the earth.
antioch ministry
The Antioch Ministry seeks to develop relationships and strengthen the bond with our host congregation, Takoma Park Seventh Day Adventist Church. As such, we participate in events together such as Community Fun Day, Rebuild Day and Thanksgiving Food Drives.
Refugee Support Ministry
Our Refugee Support Ministry seeks to welcome and care for refugee families in our area by helping find and furnish living spaces, collecting clothing, buying groceries and developing friendships.
trail life
Trail Life is a Christ-centered, boy-focused nationwide character development organization that helps young men grow to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. Advent currently hosts Trail Life Troop DC-1, and serves boys in grades K-8.