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WELCOME TO

Advent
Lutheran

MENTOR, OHIO

A Reconciling in Christ Congregation of the ELCA

Loved by God,
We share Christ's Love with all.

Welcome to Advent Lutheran! We proudly welcome all to gather and worship, believing that God’s love extends to all people, inclusive of any identities, backgrounds, or where you are in your relationship with Christ.

With our variety of worship service styles, times of day, and locations both in-person and online, we hope to provide a place of worship that can accommodate everyone.

We believe that providing for our greater community is one the most essential ways of spreading God's love. Please look through our menu for more information about who we are, what opportunities we currently seek to serve the greater community through, and how we foster fellowship here at Advent Lutheran!

WORSHIP SERVICES

Join Us

Summer Worship times begin Sunday, May 25th. Our Contemporary service will now be at 11am

Casual Traditional Worship
Traditional hymns, light on liturgy, Holy Communion
Saturdays at 4:00 PM

Traditional Worship with Lutheran Liturgy
Holy Communion
Sundays at 9:00 AM

Sunday School for all ages
Sundays at 10:15 AM

Contemporary Praise & Worship
Praise band, Holy Communion
Sundays at 11:00 AM

Live Stream

Whether you're away for the weekend, exploring church for the first time or just can't make it this week, our livestream is available weekly so you don't have to miss a message!

Online Giving

If you would like to donate online, please click the button below

Newsletter & Weekly News

To stay updated on what's new and upcoming at Advent, please click the button below to read our most recent Weekly News or sign-up for the newsletter

Prayer Requests

To find out more about how our prayer chain works, or to make a prayer request, please click the button below

Announcements

Adult Bible Study

Sunday morning during the hour between worship services, 10:15 –11:15am. 

Our newest study will be a 10-session program on Phyllis J. Le Peau's, "Women of the New Testament". This new study begins April 27th, and the study guide can be found in various places online.

Adult Bible study provides a hybrid format available both in-person and on Zoom. Please contact Tim Krueger if you are interested in attending this class at: ltctkrue@aol.com

Blood Drive

Saturday, July 12th. 8am-1pm

If you're interested in registering to donate blood, please call 1.800.RED.CROSS, or visit their website here with keyword: Advent

July Staff Sabbatical

Please note that during the month of July, Advent's staff will be participating in the annual sabbatical.

If you need to contact either the office or the pastor, please acknowledge these limited hours and leave a message via phone or email. We appreciate your patience and allowing our staff a much deserved break and period of reflection!

Lake County Captain's Baseball Game

Friday, July 25th; 7pm

Join the Advent family for a night at the ball game! If interested, please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Tickets for this event are $12, and checks can be made out to Advent with the memo of "baseball".

If you have any questions, please contact Doreen Mattson at 216-389-7611

Goodtime III Sightseeing Cruise

Sunday, August 24; 3pm-5pm. Boards at 2:30pm

East 9th St Pier, Voinovich Park

Advent and St. Andrew are coming together for this gathering of community and fellowship aboard the Goodtime III as it tours Cleveland's waterways! This event will take place regardless of weather as it has an enclosed lower deck.

The cost for this event is $23 for those 60+, $28 for ages 13-59, and $15 for ages 5-12. Please note that there is a parking fee ($11 for 3 hours at the pier, or $6 behind the Browns' stadium), or carpooling is available at Advent (please arrive by 1:30pm). The deadline for reservation and payment is July 31st

For questions or to reserve your spot, please contact John Marshaus at 440.897.6360 or johnmarshaus1234@gmail.com. More information on the cruise can be found on its website here

Bocce Ball League with St. Andrew

Every Tuesday night starting July 8th through part of August; 6:30 pm

St. Andrew Episcopal Church

St. Andrew has invited Advent to join their bocce ball league happening this summer! Each team is composed of 4 people, and the cost per person is $40 for the entire season. This fee will go back towards St. Andrew's service projects.

In addition, they will be hosting a cookout potluck before each game from 5:30-6:00pm. All are welcome to come attend the potluck or attend as a substitute player.

For any questions or interest in signing up, please contact John Marshaus at 440.897.6360 or johnmarshaus1234@gmail.com. All money is due by July 1st, cash or check

LGBTQ+ Allies of Lake County Book Club

August 12 through September 16, 7pm-8pm

In collaboration with the LGTBQ+ Allies of Lake County, we will be hosting a six-week book club focused around the book "UNclobber" by Colby Martin. This book covers six Bible verses commonly used to exclude and inflict harm upon the LGBTQIA+ community, and discusses and debunks these harmful assertions of God's word.

This book club will be held both in-person at Advent and online. The book can be found online or stores in physical, virtual, or audio copies, and we always encourage supporting your local library!

To participate, please email Alexis Sharpe at asharpe3@kent.edu by July 29th

Welcome! If you're wondering about what steps to take next, feel free to stop by or get in touch.