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A letter from the Interim Rector.
It is with sadness that I announce that following our services this Sunday, we will be suspending all worship services and gatherings at All Saints for the immediate future. Our affiliated support groups will still have access to the building, as we believe their ministries will be even more important in these trying times. I encourage attendees to check with their respective leaders to be sure they will still be meeting. This Sunday (March 15) we will be commissioning our Search Committee, and we will be making some alterations in the procedures during the service to minimize the potential for possible contamination. Nonetheless, if you feel the need to stay home this Sunday, I do certainly understand. If I may quote from Bishop Lee's letter announcing his guidelines, "As Christians, we have a clear responsibility to help slow the spread of the disease so that the health care system does not become too overwhelmed to care for the most vulnerable among us. This year, I believe this is among our most pressing Lenten disciplines."
So how do we go forward from here? As followers of Jesus we are called to be a people of hope, and a resource for the wider community in times of trouble as well as times of ease. Though we are not gathering for worship, All Saints is more than just gathering for worship or learning. How can we continue our ministry in the face of this crisis? We will need to be creative. First, I encourage you to make a point of calling or e-mailing friends and acquaintances to check in with them. In this way I hope we can maintain our community as best we can during our time apart. The Church Office will remain open from 9am-1pm Monday through Thursday, so that we can continue to serve as a communication hub. I will be exploring ways we might offer on-line worship for those who are interested. Keep an eye out for later communication in that regard.
I also want to encourage you adopt healthy behaviors to limit the spread of the virus. The four biggies are:
And now, would you join me in prayer:
God of the present moment,
God who in Jesus stills the storm
and soothes the frantic heart;
bring hope and courage to all
who wait or work in uncertainty.
Bring hope that you will make them the equal
of whatever lies ahead.
Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,
for your will is health and wholeness;
you are God, and we need you.
Amen
Grace and Peace,
Bill+
A letter from the Interim Rector.
It is with sadness that I announce that following our services this Sunday, we will be suspending all worship services and gatherings at All Saints for the immediate future. Our affiliated support groups will still have access to the building, as we believe their ministries will be even more important in these trying times. I encourage attendees to check with their respective leaders to be sure they will still be meeting. This Sunday (March 15) we will be commissioning our Search Committee, and we will be making some alterations in the procedures during the service to minimize the potential for possible contamination. Nonetheless, if you feel the need to stay home this Sunday, I do certainly understand. If I may quote from Bishop Lee's letter announcing his guidelines, "As Christians, we have a clear responsibility to help slow the spread of the disease so that the health care system does not become too overwhelmed to care for the most vulnerable among us. This year, I believe this is among our most pressing Lenten disciplines."
So how do we go forward from here? As followers of Jesus we are called to be a people of hope, and a resource for the wider community in times of trouble as well as times of ease. Though we are not gathering for worship, All Saints is more than just gathering for worship or learning. How can we continue our ministry in the face of this crisis? We will need to be creative. First, I encourage you to make a point of calling or e-mailing friends and acquaintances to check in with them. In this way I hope we can maintain our community as best we can during our time apart. The Church Office will remain open from 9am-1pm Monday through Thursday, so that we can continue to serve as a communication hub. I will be exploring ways we might offer on-line worship for those who are interested. Keep an eye out for later communication in that regard.
I also want to encourage you adopt healthy behaviors to limit the spread of the virus. The four biggies are:
- washing your hands frequently with soap and warm water, including after coughing, sneezing, handling diapers, preparing food or using the bathroom
- using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- refraining from touching your face, especially your nose, eyes and mouth, unless you have just washed your hands
- staying home from work or school when you feel sick.
And now, would you join me in prayer:
God of the present moment,
God who in Jesus stills the storm
and soothes the frantic heart;
bring hope and courage to all
who wait or work in uncertainty.
Bring hope that you will make them the equal
of whatever lies ahead.
Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,
for your will is health and wholeness;
you are God, and we need you.
Amen
Grace and Peace,
Bill+
Welcome. No matter who you are or where you're going... No matter what you believe or what you doubt... No matter what you feel or just don't feel today. No matter whom you love or how you struggle to love them...
You are welcome here to be met by God, who knows you by name, knows your heart, knows your mind and wants to be in communion with you.
We invite you to explore this page and get to know our congregation! You can find out how we worship, what we believe, and who our leadership is. But the best way to learn more about us is to visit us and worship - here's what to expect when you come in the doors.
You are welcome here to be met by God, who knows you by name, knows your heart, knows your mind and wants to be in communion with you.
We invite you to explore this page and get to know our congregation! You can find out how we worship, what we believe, and who our leadership is. But the best way to learn more about us is to visit us and worship - here's what to expect when you come in the doors.
Join us on Sundays to worship and connect.
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Worship Services
On most Sundays, we worship at 8am and 10am. Check our calendar for more information about special Sundays, when we worship at 9am only. Click here for our calendar. Thursday healing service: 9:30 am |
All Saints is pleased to welcome a new AA group,“Sisters in Sobriety 12 X 12.” Sisters in Sobriety (or SiS) a recovery group for and led by women meets at All Saints at 6:30pm every Tuesday night.
Please note that this is a closed meeting – only those in recovery, please.
AlaNon and AlaTeen programs, for those affected by another's drinking, meet on Thursday evenings. Contact the parish office for more information or to be put in touch with the organizers.
Please note that this is a closed meeting – only those in recovery, please.
AlaNon and AlaTeen programs, for those affected by another's drinking, meet on Thursday evenings. Contact the parish office for more information or to be put in touch with the organizers.
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