Faith & Formation - Advent: The Irrational Season on Sunday, November 30, 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. We begin the New Church Year with a conversation about Advent – the season when “Christians are called to live with more hope than the rest of the world thinks is reasonable.” Join Susan Russell as we reflect on what it means to be a people of hope as we prepare to journey into the year ahead.
Meditation with the Labyrinth & Taizé Worship on Wednesday, December 3, 5:30–7:00 p.m. on the Chancel. The first Wednesday of the month the Labyrinth Ministry and the Taizé Worship Ministry are working together to offer an experience of meditation and worship. Our labyrinth will be set up on the Chancel from 5:30–7:00 p.m., before and during the Taizé service which will be going on in the Chapel.
Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, December 7, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., in Sweetland Hall and the Guild Room. The Alternative Christmas Market is a beloved All Saints Advent tradition that offers a meaningful alternative to holiday commercialism. This event brings together local, national, and international artists, Fair Trade vendors, and nonprofits—each supporting All Saints' Peace & Justice initiatives on multiple levels.
Join us for Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 7, 5:00 p.m. in the Church. Bathed in a soft, glowing candlelight, the space is transformed into an intimate, mystical sanctuary. This serene environment deepens our reflection on the music and readings, guiding our minds to a peaceful state and focusing our hearts on the spiritual anticipation of the Nativity.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Service on Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 p.m. in the Church. We celebrate the feast day with a service full of candles, roses, and joyful song. Daniel Ramon offers music; Francisco Garcia preaches.
Advent Evening Service at Sunday, December 14, 5:00 p.m. in the Church. Trouvères youth choir and Canterbury Choir offer Cantata 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme by Johann Sebastian Bach, with soloists Julia Hwang, Stephen McDonough and Michal Connor.
Join us for our Blue Christmas Service on Monday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. in the Church. If you are struggling this season, you are not alone. Join us for a unique liturgy where the light of Christ provides comfort and healing. Jonathan Berry offers music.
Faith & Formation - Love Sunday: Walking in Love as Beloved Community on Sunday, December 21, 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. On the 4th Sunday of Advent we light the candle symbolizing Love – and so our Faith & Formation conversation centers on what it means to walk in love as we continue the work of Becoming Beloved Community. Presenters will include Susan Russell, Connie Chung, Monique Thomas and Lori Kizzia.
CYF Cookies and Carols on Sunday, December 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Learning Center. Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange and be ready to belt out your favorite Christmas carols.
Christmas Eve Family Service at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24. Experience the Christmas story told by children! Unidad offers music of Pinkzebra and Saldana.
5:00 p.m. Festive Eucharist on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. Trouvères & Trouvères Alumni offer music of Forrest & Wilhousky. Tim Rich preaches.
7:30 p.m. Festive Eucharist on Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve. Canterbury Choir and chamber orchestra offer Missa Brevis in D major K. 194, by Mozart and music of Bainton and Willcocks. Tim Rich preaches.