This Sunday, June 11, LGBTQ+ Pride month continues with Susan Russell (she/her) in the pulpit at both the 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. At 10:00 a.m., Coventry Choir offers music. ASL interpretation is offered at 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Chapel and Family Hour are on summer break until July 16th, when it will return in-person. For information please contact Ahren Martinez at amartinez@allsaints-pas.org.
At 9:00 a.m. in the Forum: “But the Bible Says …” Liberating Ourselves from the Bible as a Weapon of Exclusion – with Susan Russell
Susan Russell explores what the Bible says — and doesn’t say — about LGBTQ people and how to dismantle the misuse of our sacred texts as weapons of mass discrimination. It is impossible to ignore the fact that we continue to experience an amplification of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation – and with the election cycle heating up, it is sadly going to get worse before it gets better. Recognizing that far too often this anti-LGBTQ+ polemic is fueled by toxic theology presuming to speak for all Christians, it is more important than ever for us to equip ourselves to stand up and speak out in rebuttal to the rabid rhetoric of the religious right. Whether this is an introduction or a refresher course, Sunday’s Forum will be a resource for all those committed to working to be the change we want to see.
See our Pride Month Events Flyer
See our Pride Month Preachers Flyer
Join Greeter Jenn McGaw in our Online Coffee Hour on Zoom following the 10:00 service.
On the lawn after the 10:00 a.m. service — Photo Booth Fun!
At 12:00 p.m. in Sweetland Hall — Voices from the Heart Luncheon: Honoring Anna Davalos
For nearly 20 years Anna Davalos has been a joyful member of the All Saints Community. From her peaceful pastoral presence during healing moments, serenely serving Communion, reading lessons or offering prayers and support to hundreds of our parishioners, Anna is that steadfast presence that embodies the grace found in our beloved church family. Please join the All Saints Women’s Community in a celebration of Anna’s joyful service. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and wine (scholarships available). For more information, please contact Maddie Gavel-Briggs at mwriter@greeneggsandham.org. Register online here: https://bit.ly/3HSpcEf.
At 1:00 p.m. in the Forum — Free Singing Course Begins
All Saints Church, Pasadena is once again offering a free 8-week music course starting on Sunday, June 11th. The class will cover sight reading, good vocal production, and the basics of music theory. Each class will be taught by one of the eight soloists in our Canterbury and Coventry Choirs. The goal of this class is for you to enjoy yourself, learn a bit more about music, and to gain confidence in your vocal abilities. Whether you are a beginner or have been singing for years, this class is meant to enhance your musical enjoyment! This offering is not limited to the All Saints community, so please feel free to invite any who are interested. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Merry Simkins at msimkins@allsaints-pas.org.
Streaming at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. is offered on our website’s live stream page, our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Check out our live streaming page to download service leaflets and take part in our action of the week.
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For in-person worship, our guiding principle remains to follow common sense risk reduction guidance for as long as we remain in a declared public health pandemic, so to keep our community safe and well, our in-person worship guidelines include:
- (as of 1/30/23) Because Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, currently have low levels of COVID-19, masks are recommended, but not required, for everyone indoors.
- Masks are optional outdoors.
- Both outdoor and indoor seating is available for services and communion will be served in both locations.
- Our expectation is that those entering the church will be vaccinated (if vaccination is available to them)
- Those who choose to be unvaccinated are requested to participate online.
- Those seated indoors are asked to maintain social distance between individuals/households.
- If we reach seating capacity in the church, ushers will guide you to alternative seating areas.
- We ask you not enter if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever over 100.4°F or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or if you have had contact in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID- 19.
