50th Anniversary events

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A YEAR OF JOY & CELEBRATION! 

To RSVP for any of these upcoming events please email adventlc@alctx.org with your name, events attending,

and number of attendees. 

  • HERITAGE SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 2, 2026

    -Commemorating the first worship service in February 1976 and the start of Iglesia Luterana Adviento in 2016

    -Bishop Emeritus Kevin Kanouse remembers early years of Advent

    -Mark Vinciguerra remembers his years at Advent

    -Pastor Marc Hander reflects on Iglesia Luterana Adviento beginnings on their 10th anniversary

    -All are invited to a special luncheon after worship!

  • CORNERSTONE WEEKEND- JUNE 13 & 14, 2026

    -Opening of the time capsule placed in the Cornerstone when building was completed. 

    -June 13 at 4:00 pm: Removal of the Cornerstone and examination of

    contents followed by Contemporary Music Celebration in evening

    -June 14: Pastor John Hildner preaches in worship

    50 Year History of Advent Books are available!

  • JUBILEE CELEBRATION WEEKEND- OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2026

    -Commemorating the closing of the charter and the official birth of Advent Lutheran Church.

    -Bishop Erik Gronberg preaches Sunday morning

    -Music Festival with returning organists and directors of music

    featuring:

      *Kevin Keele, Susan Fuchs, Carol Kocher, Ben Baldwin, Pr. Joel Burkholder in Saturday organ recital

      *Noralyn Carpenter, Peyton Strouth, Hunter Burkhead during Sunday morning worship

    -Cornerstone replacement

    -Celebration Banquet on Sunday following worship

  • OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS

    -Rev. Lauren Dow Wegner to preach on Sunday, September 20, 2026

    -Rev. Chris Michaelis to preach on Sunday, May 3, 2026

  • DONATIONS

    If you would like to give to the 50th Anniversary Celebration Budget to help offset the cost of events, please click HERE