The Church of the Advent built in 1872 is a historic

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Episcopal church located at 412 Oak Street, in

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, in the

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. On December 31, 1979, it was added to the

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. The Church of the Advent is still a functioning parish serving

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and surrounding areas. The 1872 church building, which seats only 70 people is used as a wedding chapel, while larger worship services are held in the Michael and Lisbeth Sly Room built in 1976.Episcopal Church of the Advent - history
/ref> The rector is the Rev. Elaine Barber.

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Church of the Advent websiteArchiplanet article

Dakota County Historical Society listing
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