The Church of the Advent
We invite you to worship in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, to know and make known the grace of God through Jesus Christ.
The Feast of Corpus Christi
On June 4, we were honored to be joined by Fr. Trey Garland, Rector of All Saints’, Ashmont, for our Feast of Corpus Christi Solemn Mass and Procession.
Learn more and view photos from the day.
Bishop Poggo visits The Advent
On Monday, May 4, our parish hosted a Choral Matins and Fireside Chat on the Future of the Anglican Communion. Fr. Alistair moderated the conversation with our parish guest, The Rt Rev. Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion.
For this important diocesan and ecumenical discussion, we were also joined in prayer and contemplation by The Rt Rev. Julia E. Whitworth, Bishop of Massachusetts, The Rt Rev. Ian Douglas, Assisting Bishop, and The Rt Rev. George R. Sumner, retired Bishop of Dallas.
Holy Week 2026
Our parish celebrated the solemnity of
Holy Week and the glorious festival of
The Risen Christ at Easter 2026.
Michaelmas Celebration
A look back on this year’s Feast of St Michael and All Angels.
Joining our clergy in the chancel stalls, we welcomed Fr Dn Ian Abodeely, from Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology.
Community Carol Service
Enjoy photos from the Community Carol Service held on December 10. This festive service was attended by parishioners and members of the Boston community. See more photos
The Advent is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community of faithful Christians.
Holiness is a lifelong and ongoing pursuit, to which we commit ourselves in heart, mind, and deed. By fostering thoughtful faith through formation of young children and families and challenging adult education programs and pursuing dedicated service through our hospitable coffee hours and the city’s longest-running free meal for the needy, everything we do flows to and from our commitment to learning and living out the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We were founded in 1844 to bring traditional Anglo-Catholic liturgical practices to Boston’s faithful Christians.
As the first church in the city to not charge pew rents, The Advent threw open our doors to all followers of Jesus Christ. We preserve our tradition of worship by praying the Daily Office and celebrating the Mass every day for the blessing and benefit of all who are seeking closer relationship with God.
Every week, we host the city’s longest-running free meal for the needy.
Christian Stewardship is an opportunity to share God’s work in our lives with our community. Giving in any measure is evidence of our gratitude for God who loves us.