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Christ Our Advocate
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An Anglican church plant in Wheaton, IL, committed to a life of Contemplation & Action: worship & service, prayer & protest, meditation & marching. www.christouradvocate.org
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A collect for the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
Almighty God, who has enriched your church with the singular learning and holiness of your servant Thomas Aquinas: Enlighten us more and more, we pray, by the disciplined thinking and teaching of Christian scholars, and deepen our devotion by the example of saintly lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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"Do you find yourself at the end of hope? Do you find yourself weary, confused, or disoriented in a maze of darkness? Jesus says, “Caminemos en conjunto; Let’s walk together. [...] Come, be my apprentice to love and learn how to live, even if you're surrounded by darkness.”
Light in the Dark — CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
Beloved, do you find yourself at the end of hope? Do you find yourself weary, confused, or disoriented in a maze of darkness? Jesus says, “Caminemos en conjunto; Let’s walk together. You can trust me ...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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A collect for the feast of St. John Chrysostom
O God, who gave your servant John Chrysostom grace eloquently to proclaim your righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of your Name: Mercifully grant to all who proclaim your word such excellence in preaching, that all your people may be made partakers of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, "Lord, have mercy"
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Prayers in a time of tyranny, injustice, and violence
January 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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A collect for the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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A collect for St. Fabian, Bishop and Martyr
Grant, Almighty God, that in all times of trial and persecution, we might remain steadfast in faith and endurance, according to the example of your servant Fabian, who was faithful even unto death. We ask this for the sake of him who laid down his life for us all, Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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A collect for the confession of St. Peter the apostle
"Almighty Father, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."
January 19, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Through the waters of baptism, this same Spirit who descended upon Jesus, empowering him to fulfill all righteousness, descends upon you, filling and empowering you, and names you beloved.
Into the Muddy Waters — CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
Through the waters of baptism, this same Spirit who descended upon Jesus, empowering him to fulfill all righteousness, descends upon you, filling and empowering you, and names you beloved. Whatever th...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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A collect for St. Hilary of Poitiers
Keep us steadfast, Lord God, in that true faith that we professed at our baptism; that, like your servant Hilary of Poitiers, we may rejoice in having you for our Father, and may abide in your Son, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit; for you live and reign for ever and ever as one God in Trinity of Persons. Amen.
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like your servant William Laud, we may live in your fear, die in your favor, and rest in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first service at St. Paul this past Sunday! We are so grateful for this space and for this community God has brought together.
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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"Worship is never apolitical. So, whom one chooses to worship, whom one chooses to serve, matters immensely. The world wants us to tremble before Herod; God calls us to swear allegiance to Christ, the poor Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem."
The Politics of Worship — CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
Worship is never apolitical. So, whom one chooses to worship, whom one chooses to serve, matters immensely. The world wants us to tremble before Herod; God calls us to swear allegiance to Christ, the ...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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If you're joining us for our first service at St. Paul Lutheran tonight, please remember that this is a nut-free facility.
January 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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New year, new location! Beginning tomorrow, Jan 6, we will be meeting at St. Paul Lutheran (515 South Wheaton Ave). Join us for our usual Sunday Eucharist service at 5:00pm with a potluck dinner to follow.
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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A collect in remberance of the Feast of the Holy Innocents
"We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."
December 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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A collect for the feast of St. John
Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light, that we, being illumined by the teaching of your apostle and evangelist John, may so walk in the light of your truth, that at length we may attain to the fullness of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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A collect for the feast of St. Stephen
We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
December 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Advocate! My your day be filled with the joy of the Incarnation and the love of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Join us at 10am this morning for a liturgy of Carols and Communion. Come in your pjs and celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation!
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Join us tonight!

Details for all our Christmas services can be found on our Upcoming Events page: www.christouradvocate.org/upcoming-eve...
December 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Join us this week as we celebrate Christ's Incarnation!

Christmas Eve, a liturgy of Light, Carols, and Communion, is tomorrow (Dec 24) at 5pm. Our Christmas Morning service is 10am on Dec 25. Come in your pjs and celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation!

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December 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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A collect for the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle:
Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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A collect for the fourth Sunday of Advent
"Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."
December 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM