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. The The Church of the Advent parish office answers 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.
Church of the Advent (Boston)
The 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. The church reported 803 members in 2015 and 517 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $402,250 with average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 176 persons.
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, -71.07160, placing it in Boston, MA 02108.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Parking 472 ft
- Brimmer Street Parking Garage 492 ft
- Charles Street Garage 892 ft
- Trolley 725 ft
- Charles St @ Beacon St · MBTA 889 ft
- A Sanctuary Cafe 289 ft
- Tatte 295 ft
- 75 Chestnut 344 ft
- Beacon Hill Books & Cafe 377 ft
- Nino's Pizza & Subs · pizza 387 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 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.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
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Questions and answers about The Church of the Advent
- What denomination is The Church of the Advent?
- This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is The Church of the Advent located?
- The parish 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 parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent The Church of the Advent, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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