All Saints offers a broad spectrum of events and groups with something for everyone. Please mark these events in your calendars and join us!
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As we mourn all those lost to violence, we continue to pray for peace in the Holy Land and for our Episcopal Relief & Development partners who are working to serve all people who come to them seeking treatment and safety. Your generous support of the ERD Middle East Fund will help to address immediate and long-term needs created by the Israel-Hamas war through locally-led partnerships. Donate to the ERD here.
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Episcopal Dodger Night – General Admission and Foster Care Scholarship Ticket Deadline is July 22!
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cleveland Guardians Friday, September 6, at 7:10 p.m. Tickets are $35! Fireworks after the game!! Signup at the Lawn or purchase your tickets online here: https://tinyurl.com/knjpeu9e. And then let’s go root, root, root for the home team! #Go Dodgers! For more information, contact Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2737. (If you can’t attend, you can still support Diocesan Dodger Night by funding a youth scholarship ticket — this year benefiting our Foster Care Youth. Please help us make our goal of 75 scholarship tickets! Follow the link and select a scholarship ticket instead of General Admission.)
Wednesday, July 17 — Recovery Eucharist
6:00 p.m. on Zoom, meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday. The Recovery Eucharist is designed for those recovering from any addiction and for those who support them in their recovery. Upcoming date: August 7. Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87551078462. Meeting ID: 875 5107 8462.
Friday, July 19 — Outdoor Picnic and Friday Night Jazz at the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA)
6:00 p.m., at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035. All are welcome to join the 40s, 50s, & Friends Ministry to enjoy an outdoor picnic and Friday Night Jazz at the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA) Friday, July 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP here (https://bit.ly/45FLACMA) by July 14, letting us know if you’d like to carpool and so that we know how much space to save for our wonderful group. You are encouraged to bring your own dinner and dessert or drinks to share. Questions? Please contact Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org.
Saturday, July 20 — Holy Rakers
8:30 a.m. by the vegetable garden near Scott Hall. Join the fellowship of other worker bees as we plant, weed, prune, mulch and otherwise attend to the ever-changing church gardens. We meet the third Saturday morning of each month. All are welcome! Ministry Leader: Tom Reilly. Information = Amanda McCormick, amccormick@allsaints-pas.org.
Saturday, July 20 — Overeaters Anonymous
8:30 – 10:00 a.m., every Saturday in the OCC Conference Room. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who through experience, strength, and hope are recovering from unhealthy relationships with food and body image. All are welcome. For more information, please reach out to Ashley Hengst at ahengst@allsaints-pas.org.
Saturday, July 20 — Transformational Journey to the Los Angeles Central Library
10:00 a.m. at 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles. This will be a docent-led tour of this remarkable and historic structure, as well as an opportunity to learn about the many services provided by the Los Angeles Public Library. After the tour, those interested can take a short walk to the Grand Central Market for lunch, and maybe a ride on the Angels Flight. Registration required. Register here.
Saturday, July 20 — Drum Circle
10:00 a.m. on the Lawn. Join us for our outdoor community drum circle, led by Brother Gerald Rivers (https://www.geraldcrivers.com/), a Master Drummer and Djembe player. Drumming is an ancient communal spiritual practice, which roots us in the rhythms of God in creation and binds us to one another. Information = Debbie Daniels at ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org.
Sunday, July 21 — Summer Sunday: Future of the Book of Common Prayer
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Our just completed General Convention of the Episcopal Church took some giant steps forward in the ongoing process of updating and revising our Book of Common Prayer (BCP) — last updated in 1979. Join Susan Russell to learn more about The Episcopal Church’s journey to embrace expansive language and diverse expressions of the divine while remaining a people of common prayer.
Sunday, July 21 — Summer Choir Continues!
Exciting news! Summer choir begins next Sunday, July 7th! All tuneful voices are welcome to participate. You’ve enjoyed Coventry and Canterbury Choirs leading our Sunday services throughout the year. Well, now, it’s your turn to stop singing only in the shower and at the top of your lungs in your car on the way to church! Yep! All you have to do is simply show up at 9:00 AM in the Church Chancel. You’ll rehearse, be vested and lead the 10:00 AM service. It’s your turn to Make a Joyful Noise!
Sunday, July 21 — 20/30 Social Hour
On the lawn immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service, join us for Baseball Sunday & Hot Dogs. This will be fun! Don’t forget to wear your favorite baseball team’s gear! Look for the tables marked 20/30’s. See you there and all are welcome!
Sunday, July 21 — Journey of Faith-Sharing Group
Every Sunday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the OCC Conference Room. Connect with others through genuine conversations about journeys of faith. No commitments or sign-ups required. A welcome space where you can drop in as your schedule allows. Explore your faith, share your story, and build meaningful connections in a supportive community. More info: Amanda McCormick: AMcCormick@allsaints-pas.org.
Starting July 21 — Living Our Lives Together Workshop
12:00-2:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. Join our workshops designed for committed couples who want to strengthen their relationship. No matter where you are in your journey, you are welcome to join our community. These workshops are a safe space to discuss common relationship issues and share our experiences and advice. Dr. Charles Foster, who has been married to his partner Mira Kirshenbaum for 59 years, will provide practical help and insight. They are internationally recognized relationship experts with 15 published books in 24 languages covering various aspects of relationships. Mark your calendar: July 21/28 & August 4/11. Please click here to register. For more information please contact Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org.
Sunday, July 21 — A New Experience in Our Beautiful Sanctuary: A Sound Bath Healing Service
5:00 p.m. on the Chancel. Led by Bill Cunliffe and Alfredo Feregrino. Allow yourself to experience relaxation, healing and mindfulness. Let go of the many stressors of modern life. Clear away the clutter of the mind. Tune out distractions and focus on feeling peace, relaxation, and tranquility. Take the time to care for yourself so you can better serve those around you. Both floor space and chairs will be available. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable including yoga mats, blankets, and pillows.
Monday, July 22 — Women’s Lectionary Online Bible Study
All Sessions are on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Pacific standard time. What does it look like to tell the good news through the stories of women who are often on the margins of scripture and often set up to represent bad news? How would a lectionary centering women’s stories, chosen with womanist and feminist commitments in mind, frame the presentation of the scriptures for proclamation and teaching? Join us for online Bible Study. Each session will begin with a reflection on the readings and Dr. Gafney’s notes from a noted woman of color who is a theologian, priest, deacon, bishop, biblical scholar, psychologist, etc. in order to ground the conversation in the womanist perspective from which the lectionary was written. Register in advance here and you will be sent the link for the meeting (the link will be good for the whole year).
Friday July 26 — Fiction Fun! Reads Ross Macdonald’s The Zebra-Striped Hearse
7:00 p.m., Guild Room. Ross Macdonald, The Zebra-Striped Hearse (1962). Ross Macdonald (1915–83) lived for many years in Santa Barbara, and Southern California is the setting of his characteristic novels, with Santa Barbara being called Santa Teresa. He’s an heir to the tradition of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. Paul Newman played Lew Archer in two films. In his works, as Anna Mundow said in 2017 the Wall Street Journal, “Southern California seems to shimmer on the page.”
Sunday, July 28 — Summer Sunday: Styles of Prayer
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on the journey, there is a style of prayer for you! Join Thomas Diaz as he leads us on an exploration of some of the many ways people of faith approach the shared human desire to connect with the divine.
Sunday, July 28 — Back By Popular Demand: “The Philadelphia Eleven” Documentary Film Screening
5:00 p.m. in the Learning Center. On a hot July day in 1974 eleven courageous women and four prophetic bishops gathered at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia for the first stained glass ceiling shattering ordinations of women as priests in the Episcopal Church. Join us on Sunday, July 28 … the eve of the 50th anniversary of that historic day … for a screening of the award winning documentary film “The Philadelphia Eleven.” Whether you missed our Women’s History Month screening in March or want to see it again, all are welcome to watch, learn and be inspired by this truly groundbreaking film. Susan Russell will introduce the film and there will be a Q&A afterwards. All are welcome! For more information contact Ana at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org.
Sunday, August 4 — Summer Sunday: Caring Compassionately: Navigating Grief, Loss, and Major Life Transitions
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Join Jonathan Stoner and explore how we nurture our own hearts while supporting those who are sick, suffering, and grieving. Learn effective emotional and spiritual care strategies and share your experiences in interactive discussions. Don’t miss this chance to grow in your ability to support others through challenging seasons of life.
Sunday, August 11 — Summer Sunday: A Look Behind the General Convent ion Curtain:What Happened in Louisville & Why It Matters in Pasadena
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Look behind the scenes at what happened last week at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Louisville with Thomas Diaz and Susan Russell. From prayer books to Palestine, from engaging in Creation Care to electing a new Presiding Bishop there was something for everyone. Bring your curiosity and your questions.
Sunday, August 11 — Summer Labyrinth Walks
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Sweetland Hall. All are invited to walk the Labyrinth on two summer Sundays: July 14 and August 11. If you seek a calm and contemplative walk or if your mood is breezy, bouncy or just being, come experience this sacred space with others, bringing your own intentions in meditation and thanks. Experience once again this ancient spiritual practice or if you are new to the Labyrinth and All Saints. We look forward to having your presence with us this summer, and please bring a friend!
Sunday, August 11 — Welcome Coffee
After the 10:00 a.m. service in the Rector’s Office. Join us for an informal opportunity to connect with staff members as we welcome newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about All Saints Church. Information = Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org.
Tuesday, August 13 — If You Crochet or Knit, Consider Joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00–8:30 p.m., in the Small Lounge in Regas House. We gather in community to share our prayers, our stories, the work of our hands and hearts while knitting and crocheting shawls to be given as mantles of healing to those in need of comfort. Prayer shawl participants have long known that working with hands is a meditative spiritual practice that quiets minds to hear God’s clear voice. Please join us with yarn, needles, and prayer. For further information, contact Ashley Hengst at ahengst@allsaints-pas.org.
Wednesday, August 14 — Seeking Healthy Faith
Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Trust, love, and hope are at the center of faith, yet many of us have had harmful and injurious religious experiences. This monthly small group provides a safe space to explore toxic religious experience and develop new and healthier ways of understanding ourselves and God/Spirit. Contact group leader Charles Foster at drcharlesfoster@icloud.com for Zoom access.
Sunday, August 18 — Summer Sunday: Archiving the All Saints Story
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. with the ASC Archives Committee.
Sunday, August 25 — Summer Sunday: Embracing Resilience: Climate Change and Community
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. This session will engage emerging topics related to climate change and creation care, with an emphasis on resilience and community building. Sarah Nolan spent over 15 years working in sustainable agriculture, served as amember of the Episcopal Church?s Task Force on Creation Care and Environmental Racism, and helped develop a recently released small group curriculum focused on these issues for the wider Episcopal Church.
Sunday, August 25 — Leading a Ministry or Committee
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in the Learning Center. Led by the Leadership Support & Development Committee. This class provides specific training to help leaders of a committee find their vision, execute an agenda, recruit others into the work, plan for your successor, and monitor the participation of each member. Whether you are a new ministry leader or have been a leader for many years, this class will offer you new insight and ideas. Those thinking about ministry leadership are welcome too! A light lunch will be provided. Register here. Information = Amanda McCormick at amccormick@allsaints-pas.org.
Friday, September 6 — Save the Date: Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
7:00 p.m. Join us at the Dodgers Stadium for an exciting matchup as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Cleveland Guardians. Ticket sales for this thrilling event will kick off on July. Keep an eye out for more exciting updates and join us in showing your support. #Go Dodgers! For more information, contact Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2737.
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For more information on these events contact Amanda McCormick at amccormick@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2732.
