On Sunday, December 19 we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent at All Saints Church. Sally Howard preaches at 7:30. Mike Kinman preaches at 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. Coventry Choir offers music at both 9:00 & 11:30 – and will be joined by the Youth Chamber Choir at 9:00. Kelly Erin O’Phelan will lead Children’s Chapel at both the 9:00 & 11:30 services.
At 10:15 a.m. we welcome Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) to the Forum. EMM is a ministry of The Episcopal Church and one of nine national agencies responsible for resettling refugees in the United States in partnership with the government. Join us as we discuss the work of EMM and how you can participate in the actions of supporting our Afghan Allies; along with Refugee Resettlement, Asylum rights, and advocate for humane alternatives to Immigration Detention. As a people of faith, walking with a revolutionary Jesus, we are committed to dismantling all oppressive systems by advocating for our migrate siblings in building structures that reflect God’s true justice and compassion.
And then at 5:00 p.m. join us for an Advent Evensong. Canterbury Choir and Chamber Ensemble offer Gloria by Vivaldi. Mike Kinman presides and Thomas Diaz offers a meditation. A wonderful way to close the Advent season and prepare for the glory of Christmas. Validated parking is available in Plaza las Fuentes.
- 7:30 a.m. — Holy Eucharist in the Chapel (in-person or on on Zoom here)
- 9:00 a.m. — Holy Eucharist in the Church with Choir and ASL
- 10:15 a.m. — The Forum welcomes Episcopal Migration Ministries
- 11:30 a.m. — Holy Eucharist
- Post-11:30 — Online Coffee Hour on Zoom
- 5:00 p.m. — Advent Evening Service
The 9:00 & 11:30 services, the Forum at 10:15 a.m., and the Advent Evensong at 5:00 p.m. will be live-streamed at this link: https://allsaints-pas.org/live-stream/.
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:
- Masks are required at all times — both indoors and outdoors — on the All Saints campus.
- 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) and we require that masks be worn by all to protect the most vulnerable.
- 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.
