Sunday, September 30th, is St. Francis Sunday. Mike Kinman will preach at 7:30 a.m. Sally Howard preaches at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Antonio Gallardo will preach at the 1:00 p.m. Spanish Service.
At 9 and 11:15 a.m., Canterbury Choir offers Christ’s Community by Yoshihiro Andoh, arr. by Weicheng Zhao and For the Beauty of the Earth, a Chinese folk tune, arr. by James Walker.
St. Francis Day: Bring Your Pets to Church for a Blessing Sunday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your pets, photos of your pets, or even a stuffed animal. All pets are invited to process in the Church and then adjourn to the outdoor worship service on the quad lawn including a blessing of animals. Please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. if you would like to participate in the procession. Information = Debbie Daniels at 626.583.2750 or ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org.
Live-stream the 10:15 a.m. Forum and the 11:15 service here.
During the 10:15 a.m. Hour:
In the Rector’s Forum
Dr. Leah Torres: The Work and Witness of an Abortion Provider
For nearly thirty years All Saints Church has been a Prayerfully Pro-Choice Church. The language of our Vestry Resolution is as true today as it was when it was written in 1989: We remain deeply concerned about the efforts to deny women the safe and legal abortions protected under Roe vs. Wade (1973) and convinced that a pregnant woman is the moral agent in the profound and personal decision whether or not to terminate a pregnancy. The struggle to affirm, confirm and protect that moral agency has arguably never been more intense than in this current moment in our national discourse. And so on Sunday, September 30th we are honored to welcome to the Rector’s Forum Dr. Leah Torres – a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology and a national leader in talking about how crucial the work of abortion providers is in protecting that autonomy and as part of holistic medical care.
Dr. Torres writes, “No one’s opinion or belief on the topic of abortion matters except that of the woman facing this unimaginably difficult decision. My opinion doesn’t matter, your opinion doesn’t matter, nor the opinion of legislators who don’t even know how a Pap smear is done. This is a fight about a woman’s autonomy and I fight every day to protect her from scorn, shame and guilt over what can only be one of the most difficult decisions she will ever face. I fight to protect her free will and her ability to ensure her own health and well-being. Only she can know what is best for her and her family. Pro-life? Yes, I am. I fight every day to protect her life from harmful legislation that is rejected by medical professionals and supported by political zealots.”
Parent Culture
For parents of children birth-5th grade, meet in Scott Hall 2.
Parents of teens will not meet this week. It will resume in the OCC Conference Room on October 7.
Offerings for Children:
Preschool (ages 2–4) in Scott Hall 9:00 a.m. — Infant and Child Care and Storytelling 10:15-11:00 a.m. — Sunday School and Worship (Rooms 2 & 3) 11:15 a.m. — Infant and Child Care
Children’s Chapel in the Learning Center (9:00 and 11:15 a.m.) Children K–5th grade join their families in church at the beginning services, then follow the banner out for Children’s Chapel before the sermon, returning for communion. Parents are always welcome to join us in Children’s Chapel.
Visit our Creative Worship Space for Families in the Chapel!
Families are invited to worship together through art and play on our rug in the chapel during any part of the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services. Families should stay with their children as this area is not staffed. All are welcome to sit in the chapel; please be understanding whenever our youngest members make a joyful noise.
Parking on Sundays:
- On Sunday mornings, please note that the entire south-side of the North Parking Lot (just north of the church on the corner of Euclid Ave. & Walnut St.) is reserved for people with mobility difficulties.
For regular parking, follow ASC Parking signs to Plaza Las Fuentes (garage entrance on Union) or the Kaiser Parking Structure (on the northeast corner of Euclid Ave. and Walnut). Sunday parking at Plaza Las Fuentes is only validated until 1:00 p.m. — after which parking fees accrue. If you’re staying later, please park in the Kaiser Parking Structure, which is free and open until 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: On Sundays, All Saints Church can be a very busy place. It is a good idea to plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service in order to have ample time to park and make your way to the church.
Weekday Services: Join us for Noonday Worship – either Holy Eucharist or Noonday Prayers — in the All Saints Chapel every weekday at 12:10 p.m. For more information call 626.796.1172
◦ Monday — 12:10 p.m. Noonday Worship
◦ Tuesday — 12:10 p.m. Noonday Worship
◦ Wednesday — 12:10 p.m. Noonday Worship
◦ Thursday — 12:10 p.m. Noonday Worship
◦ Friday — 12:10 p.m. Noonday Worship
For more information call 626.796.1172 or email info@allsaints-pas.org
