This Sunday at All Saints: September 8, 2024

On Sunday, September 8, Tim Rich preaches at both 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. At 10:00 a.m., Elliot Z. Levine offers music. And during the 10 a.m. service, our Blessing of the Backpacks, and All Those Who Teach, Learn and Nurture Our Youth as the School Year Begins. ASL interpretation at the 10:00 service.

It’s Children Youth & Families Registration Day!
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Our 2024-2025 Program Year will kick off on September 8th and we are really excited to welcome you all back! It’s going to be a fun day, with live music, a Chili Cook-off Contest and a Pie Bake-off Contest! You’ll have the opportunity to sign up your children & youth to join all the great programs we offer, from Children’s and Youth Choirs to Acolyting, and Youth Group and Youth Dinner on Wednesday nights. And so much more. It’s also a great time to connect and build our community of families. You may register from home before September 8 or in person on the 8th.
Fill out the form from the comfort of your home before September 8th: Complete Registration Here.
My All Saints: New families, create an account; existing families, check and update your information as needed: Access My All Saints.
Bring your best homemade pie and/or chili to compete in our cook-off! Sign Up for the Cook-off.
Even if you chose to register from home, please join us in person on the 8th for the festivities, and come by and say hello to CYF staff and to each other! For more information contact msimkins@allsaints-pas.org.

During the 10:00 a.m. service, Blessing of the Backpacks, and All Those Who Teach, Learn and Nurture Our Youth as the School Year Begins
All children and youth are invited to bring your backpack to church — And we invite all those who teach, learn, and nurture our youth for a special blessing of children, young people, school supplies and all adults who teach, coach, drive buses and administer to the education of our children. Join us for this joyful beginning to the school year.

Summer Fun: Popcorn on the Lawn!
After the 10 a.m. service join us for some fun!

Children’s Chapel during the 10 a.m. service!
Kindergarten through 5th graders! Come one, come all and join us for Children’s Chapel during the 10:00 a.m. service, where children will experience music, arts and crafts, meditations, storytelling, wiggly fun, spiritual practices for kids and so much more! Children’s Chapel is a space for your child to build church community with children their own age, celebrate diverse cultures and explore who/what God means to them. Here at All Saints, we encourage children and youth to show up as their fully authentic selves every day, ask questions and love one other fiercely through modeling it for them, first, and through our weekly discussions! It is never a dull moment in Children’s Chapel, so please join us! Parents are always welcome. Let’s celebrate and connect! For information please contact Merry Simkins at msimkins@allsaints-pas.org.

Sunday Morning Childcare
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers provided every Sunday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Seminar Room and Small Lounge in Regas House, sign in required.
We ask that all families who use childcare are registered in the All Saints system (see link below) and also sign children in and out in the Seminar Room during each childcare session. Space is limited. Thank you. Please create and/or update your My All Saints account here: My All Saints – Login (allsaints-pas.org) For more information, please contact Merry Simkins at msimkins@allsaints-pas.org.

Join our Coffee Hour following the 10 a.m. service with greeter Jenn McGaw!

Welcome Coffee
After the 10 a.m. service in the Office Lobby.
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. The Office Lobby is located across the lawn from the church. Information = Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org.

Racial Justice Ministry Lunch
12:00 p.m. in the Forum.
Please join us for conversation as we focus on the beginning of reconciliation with the wonderful Juneteenth Celebration and potluck at St. Barnabas and other racial justice issues engaging our church, community, and country. A welcome opportunity for those who have expressed interest in joining the Racial Justice Ministry and to learn more about this impactful ministry. We are excited to talk with you. Please RSVP so that lunch may be amply provided: rjm.ascpas@gmail.com.

Journey of Faith-Sharing Group
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.

Sacred Collage
Concludes through September 8, 12:00–2:00 p.m., in the Learning Center.
This 6-week program, led by Dori Torrey, introduces participants to the art medium of collage as a focus for meditation and prayer. No art experience or talent is needed. All supplies are provided. Come and experience a new way of letting your inner voice speak through image. No food will be provided, so please bring a snack or bag lunch for yourself. Attendance at all sessions is recommended, but not necessary. Register online here. Information = Amanda McCormick, amccormick@allsaints-pas.org.

Every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom — Reclaiming the Bible
This is “bible study” with a difference. Our goal will be to heal and move beyond the misunderstanding, confusion, hurtful interpretation, oppression, and other ways our bible has been used against us. Jesus is the Word of God, and God’s Word is one of love, hope, and reconciliation. This is the bible we’ll strive together to come home to in this small group study. Facilitated by Dr. Charles Foster. Contact Dr. Foster at drcharlesfoster@icloud.com for Zoom access.

Middle East Ministry presents: “Academic Freedom”
5:00 p.m. in Sweetland Hall.
Join us for a panel discussion about Academic Freedom moderated by Salam Al-Marayati, President of the Muslim Public Affairs Council and college students from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist faith traditions. PLEASE BRING A VEGETARIAN DISH TO SHARE IN OUR POTLUCK. For information contact Debbie Daniels at ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org.

Healing Service in Spanish
5:00 p.m. on the Chancel.
Anyone seeking hope and healing in body, mind or spirit for themselves or someone they love is invited to attend our Eucharist service conducted entirely in Spanish with Laying on of Hands and Anointing. All are welcome. Information = Alfredo Feregrino at aferegrino@allsaints-pas.org.
Misa de Sanación
5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia de Todos los Santos.
Cualquiera que busque esperanza y sanación de su cuerpo, mente o espíritu para sí mismo o para alguien a quien ama está invitado a asistir a nuestro servicio eucarístico realizado completamente en español con imposición de manos y unción. Todos son bienvenidos. Para más información, contacte a Alfredo Feregrino en aferegrino@allsaints-pas.org.

Streaming at 10:00 a.m. (and for other streamed services and events) is offered on our website’s live stream pageour 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.
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