Sunday, December 1, is the First Sunday of Advent! Tim Rich will preach at 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. Coventry Choir offers Prepare the Way by Robles. ASL interpretation is available at 10:00 a.m.
Alternative Christmas Market!
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in Sweetland Hall and the Guild Room. The Alternative Christmas Market is a beloved All Saints Advent tradition that offers a meaningful alternative to holiday commercialism. This event brings together local, national, and international artists, Fair Trade vendors, and nonprofits — each supporting the Peace & Justice initiatives of All Saints on multiple levels. And this year there are more vendors than ever at 19! It’s a wonderful opportunity to find unique gifts or make a donation to a cause that resonates with you, benefiting both the community and the artisans behind the creations on display. We invite you to join us in celebrating the holiday season in a joyful and impactful way. See the catalog here. Information = Thomas Diaz at tdiaz@allsaints-pas.org.
Winter Coat Drive for Our Unhoused Neighbors Continues!
On the Quad Lawn. Through Monday, December 16th (Blue Christmas) we are holding a winter coat drive to benefit Safe Haven Bridge to Housing and our Food Ministry. We will collect new, gently used and good-condition winter jackets and coats for adult men and women. Especially needed are men’s M-XXXL sizes. Please bring your donations to the lawn on Sunday, Dec. 1, 8 or 15, or to the Main Office during business hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Information = Maddie Gavel Briggs at mwriter@greeneggsandham.org.
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!
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.
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.
Advent Evening Service Followed by Advent Wreath Making & Potluck
5:00 p.m. in the Church and in Sweetland Hall. This is a Children and Youth led service, with music by Unidad. After the service please join us in Sweetland Hall as we gather to make our Advent Wreaths and enjoy a Potluck dinner. A-M please bring main or side dish, N-Z bring dessert. There is a suggested donation of $10 per wreath.
Streaming at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (and for other streamed services and events) 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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