The Alternative Christmas Market (ACM) has been an Advent tradition as it brings together non-profit and fair trade organizations for an opportunity for the All Saints community to make donations and purchase gifts that are alternatives to the traditional Christmas present.
This year’s market will be virtual and will take place via Zoom on Sunday, December 13 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Link to catalogue here.

Leah Nelson, ACM Co-Chair says, “The pandemic has changed our lives, but the Alternative Christmas Market provides us with the opportunity to capture the true meaning of Christmas, allowing each of us to truly impact those who are most in need.”

The Market has raised between $25,000 to $35,000 annually for organizations, and has more importantly raised our social consciousness. The list of participants is a who’s who of local, national and international organizations—including Homeboy Industries, Five Acres, Get on the Bus, and Ten Thousand Villages, just to name a few. You will be able to “shop” directly with each organization during the virtual market by following links to their webpages for donations and product purchases. Get the catalog for the Alternative Christmas Market on the All Saints website or in the chat box throughout the Zoom.

ACM co-chair Jane Wallace says, “Even though we can’t be together in person for our ACM this year, it is a time to rejoice as we truly WILL have an alternative to our Alternative Christmas Market, as we come together virtually to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas giving to those most in need, opening up our hearts in love and joy and sharing our gifts of good will with our community.”

To attend the virtual Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, December 13 click on the Zoom link available on the All Saints website for weekly Sunday worship services.

For more information contact Juliana Serrano at jserrano@allsaints-pas.org