About The Church of the Advent
The Church of the Advent is an Episcopal church in Boston, Massachusetts located at 30 Brimmer St, Boston, MA 02108, United States. As of April 2026, The Church of the Advent holds a 4.8-star rating across 42 Google reviews. You can reach The Church of the Advent at +16175232377.
he Church of the Advent is an Episcopal parish in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The church is housed in a Victorian Gothic building, faced in brick with eight large change ringing bells and a 172-foot spire. It is well known as a prominent center of Anglo-Catholic worship.
Where is The Church of the Advent located?
The Church of the Advent is located at 30 Brimmer St, Boston, MA 02108, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.35776, -71.07152, placing it in Boston, MA 02108.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Brimmer Street Parking Garage 489 ft
- Parking 495 ft
- Charles Street Garage 892 ft
- Trolley 722 ft
- Charles St @ Beacon St · MBTA 869 ft
- A Sanctuary Cafe 269 ft
- Tatte 272 ft
- 75 Chestnut 331 ft
- Beacon Hill Books & Cafe 358 ft
- Nino's Pizza & Subs · pizza 371 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 21, 2026.
The neighborhood around The Church of the Advent
The ZIP code 02108 area around The Church of the Advent is home to 4,218 residents with a median household income of $170,379 and a median age of 38.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at The Church of the Advent
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
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Questions and answers about The Church of the Advent
- What denomination is The Church of the Advent?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is The Church of the Advent located?
- The Church of the Advent is located at 30 Brimmer St, Boston, MA 02108, United States.
- How do visitors rate The Church of the Advent?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 42 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of The Church of the Advent?
- The Church of the Advent is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by John Hubbard Sturgis.
- Is The Church of the Advent the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent The Church of the Advent, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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