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UPDATE – TO THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FIRE: PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW TO CONTACT YOU
In our efforts to make contact with those impacted by the fire, we are finding many of the phone numbers to no longer be in service. To those of you for whom this is the case, please forward to us the best phone number where we may contact you. All Saints’ front desk is (626) 796-1172.

Week in and week out All Saints offers a broad spectrum of events and groups with something for everyone.
Wonder who’s preaching on Sunday? Check out our Sunday Preaching Schedule.

Listed below are highlights of upcoming events.

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Friday, January 24 — Fiction Fun!
7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. Olga Tokarczuk, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (2009; U.S. trans. 2019). Tokarczuk won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2018. In 2019, the British Guardian ranked it 75th among the 100 best books—not just novels—of the twenty-first century. It said, “In this existential eco-thriller, a William Blake-obsessed eccentric investigates the murders of men and animals in a remote Polish village. The book is an examination of how atavistic male impulses, emboldened by the new rightwing politics of Europe, are endangering people, communities and nature itself.” In the New Yorker, Jia Tolentino called the book “exhilarating in a way that feels fierce and private, almost inarticulable; it’s one of the most existentially refreshing novels I’ve read in a long time.”

Saturday, January 25 — Help Parents and Children be Reunited as a Family: Coach Monitor Training
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the church (January 25 and February 1). Become a trained volunteer coach monitor and provide court ordered supervised family visits so that children, removed from the care of their parents, can visit their parents in a physically and emotionally safe setting. Each visitation site is filled with toys, games, books, and art materials to provide a comfortable environment for children and their parents to have positive experiences together. These visits are an essential service to increase the family’s chances for reunification and reduce the children’s anxiety while in out-of-home placement. We are especially interested in bilingual volunteers who speak Spanish. The visits will take place in an agency setting that provides strict health and safety protocols to protect the coach monitor and the families in Pasadena, South Pasadena, El Serreno, or Glendale. For more information and to sign up, contact inbox@fostercareproject.org.

Saturday, January 25 — Drum Circle
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Forum. Led by Gerald Rivers, 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.

Saturday, January 25 — Pepperdine Caruso Law Pro Bono Disaster Relief Legal Clinic
at All Saints Church (with generous hospitality and support from Vintage Church Pasadena), 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This is a limited-scope, single-day clinic providing information on questions and issues related to FEMA, insurance, and housing. This clinic will not include on-going representation, but aimS to be as helpful as possible to empower clients for the next several steps of their recovery. Register here. Please complete the information in the form if you plan to attend the clinic and seek pro bono legal assistance related to the wildfires. The Pepperdine Legal Clinics and other approved volunteer attorneys will keep all this information confidential, and all clients served at these legal clinics will be clients-in-common among the Legal Clinics and other approved volunteer attorneys. The clinic will have a limit of 100 clients, and will close registration when 100 clients sign-up.

Sunday, January 26 — Faith, Formation & Fellowship: Grief in Many Forms: Healing Together Across Cultures and Conflicts
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Jonathan Stoner explores the universal nature of grief—whether personal, societal, or global. It delves into the layered experiences of grief in conflict zones like Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Post-inauguration in the USA as well as the shared human need for connection and healing. Drawing on stories, reflections, and lessons Jonathan invites us to consider how we might transform grief into action and hope, fostering resilience across divides.

Sunday, January 26 — The Way of Love
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Guild Room. The Way of Love is a way of life. The Way of Love program draws you into a deeper and richer relationship with God through the incorporation of spiritual practices into your daily life. It explores the practices of returning to / finding God again, scripture, prayer, worship, going beyond our boundaries, how we bless others, and rest. More than a program or a curriculum, it is an intentional commitment to a set of practices. It’s a commitment to follow Jesus: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest. Register online here.

Sunday, January 26 — 20/30’s First Social of the Year
12:00–2:00 p.m. at Congregational Ale House. All 20/30’s are warmly invited! We will meet on the patio following the service at the Congregation Ale House — or meet us on the lawn after the 10:00 service. No-host libations. Appetizers are on us! This will be a meaningful opportunity to reconnect as a community, share how we’ve been impacted by the fires, and support one another during this time. RSVP to 2030allsaints@gmail.com with “Social Hour 20/30s” in the subject line.

Sunday, January 26 — Circle of Life Support Group
2:30–4:00 p.m. on Zoom. How are you coping with aging parents or the illness of your partner or relative? Are you feeling frustrated, discouraged, or alone? The Circle of Life is a support group for those living with the declining health of someone they love. Join us for conversation, sharing, support, and assistance in finding your way through this challenging time with Rev. Dori Torrey. We meet the fourth Sunday of every month. Information = Thomas Diaz, tdiaz@allsaints-pas.org.

Sunday, January 26 — January Jazz Vespers: Bill Cunliffe
5:00 p.m. on the Chancel. Jazz pianist, composer and Grammy Award-winning arranger, and our composer-in-residence Bill Cunliffe is known for his innovative and swinging recordings and compositions. Bill began his career as pianist and arranger with the Buddy Rich Big Band and worked with Frank Sinatra, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson and James Moody. He has since established himself as a solo artist and bandleader, with more than a dozen albums under his name. Bill will be joined by Darek Oles on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums. There is no charge. No reservations required. Info = jazz@allsaints-pas.org, or www.billcunliffe.com.
NOTE: Ernie Watts, originally scheduled for Jan. 26, will be on May 25.

Monday, January 27 — 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 commitments in mind, frame the presentation of the scriptures for proclamation and teaching? We are using Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney’s A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year B. Each online Bible study session begins with an oral reading of the week’s scriptures and then proceeds to conversation grounded in those readings as well as in Dr. Gafney’s notes which reveal the womanist perspective from which the lectionary was written. All are welcome! Register here to get your Zoom link. You will be sent the link for the online meeting (the link will be good for the whole year). For more information please contact: Amanda McCormick at amccormick@allsaint-pas.org.

Sunday, February 2 — A Sound Bath, Reiki & Guided Meditation Service in Our Beautiful Sanctuary
5:00 p.m., on the Chancel. Led by Amanda Magrum, RN. 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.

Wednesday, February 5 — Recovery Eucharist
Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday; 6:00 p.m. on Zoom. The Recovery Eucharist is designed for those recovering from any addiction and for those who support them in their recovery. Upcoming dates: February 19. Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87551078462. Meeting ID: 875 5107 8462.

Sunday, February 9 — The Interfaith Study Group presents Islam: Behind the Headlines
5:00–7:30 p.m., in Sweetland Hall. Join Dr. Ahmed Soboh, a scholar on Islam, interfaith leader, and community advocate, as he explores and debunks common misconceptions about Islam. Through thoughtful dialogue and evidence-based insights, Dr. Soboh sheds light on the core teachings of Islam. Please bring an open heart, a mind willing to listen, and learn, and a vegetarian dish to share in our potluck. Information = Debbie Daniels at ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2732.

Tuesday, February 11 — If You Crochet or Knit, Consider Joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00 – 8:30 p.m., in the Regas House Lobby. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. 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. Information = Thomas Diaz at tdiaz@allsaints-pas.org.

Wednesday, February 12 — 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.

Friday, February 14 — Theatre Ministry: Twelfth Night
8:00 p.m. at Antaeus Theatre. Tickets are $35. “What country, friends, is this?” Separated from her twin brother in a shipwreck, Viola is forced to make her own way in the kingdom of Illyria – where, disguised as a man, she discovers unrequited passion, double-crossings, hilarity, and yellow stockings. Registration to order tickets will be available soon! Information = Melissa Hayes at mhayes@allsaints-pas.org.

Saturday, February 15 — 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 at amccormick@allsaints-pas.org.

Friday, February 21 — Theatre Ministry: Macbeth
7:30 p.m. at A Noise Within. Tickets are $51. One of Shakespeare’s most compelling and enduring works, this play depicts a tragic spiral of violence, propelled by unbridled ambition and the consequences of unchecked power. Set in New Orleans, this new production of Macbeth explores the unraveling of minds and the collapse of a marriage. Delve deep into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. Directed by Andi Chapman, acclaimed for ANW’s The Bluest Eye, this production weaves themes of ambition, fate, and guilt into a world of ancestral rituals and supernatural forces. Registration to order tickets will be available soon! Information = Melissa Hayes at mhayes@allsaints-pas.org.

Friday, March 7 — Topdog/Underdog
8:00 p.m., at the Pasadena Playhouse Tickets are $42, and available here. Two brothers in freefall struggle to find their footing as they hustle their way through life. Haunted by the past and their obsession with street cons and cards, the brothers come to learn the true nature of their fate. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Suzan-Lori Parks’ darkly comic fable is poetic, gripping, and unforgettable.

For more information on these events contact Amanda McCormick at amccormick@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2732.