Sunday, May 19th is Pentecost, the birthday of the Church! The Rev. Canon Leyla King preaches at both the 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. services. At the 10:00 a.m. service, Coventry Choir offers Veni, Sancte, Spiritus by Mozart. ASL interpretation is available at 10:00.

Leyla King is currently serving in the Diocese of West Texas, has recently founded PACA, Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies, a grass-roots organization of Palestinian Anglicans living in Palestine and the diaspora, and the ecumenical alliance of clergy and seminarians who support them.

NOTE: Incense will be used at the 10:00 a.m. service. If you’d like to sit in an “incense-free” zone, there is seating outside on the lawn.

Following the 10:00 a.m. service, we will have cake on the lawn to celebrate Pentecost.

Today’s Featured Ministry is Worship Volunteers!
Worship is the center of our life at All Saints Church, and it is from that center that we respond to God’s call to put our faith into action. From Sunday morning worship to Jazz Vespers, many hands are involved in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all and to make God’s love known to everyone. All Saints is a place where inclusion is valued and where people of all faiths are welcomed. Whatever your gifts and interests, there is a place for you to join with others and serve All Saints through our many Worship Service Volunteer Opportunities. Please check out their table on the lawn!

9:00 a.m. in the Forum: A Conversation with Leyla King
Please join us with Palestinian American Episcopal Priest Leyla King as she anchors us in the history and existence of Palestinian Christians, and the long struggle of oppression and resistance of the Palestinian people. Traveling all the way from Austin, Leyla is the Canon for Mission in Small Congregations in the Diocese of West Texas. Leyla has earned her M.Div. from Harvard, her B.A. from Dartmouth, and has completed Arabic language studies at the Arabic School of Middlebury college. Join us in Beloved Community for this transformative presentation.

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!

Financial Town Hall Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Forum. Get updates on our current finances, the 2024 budget, and the structures we have put in place to ensure excellent financial accountability in line with our value of ethical stewardship … and have your questions addressed and thoughts expressed. 

LGBTQ+ Social Hour
12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. Join us for a vibrant LGBTQ+ Social Hour! Following the spirit of Pentecost Sunday, where all are welcome, we invite you to come as you are and celebrate in community. Enjoy light refreshments as we gather to connect, fellowship, and kick off Pride Month 2024 with warmth and camaraderie. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or an ally, everyone is invited to join in this inclusive and joyous occasion. Let’s come together to share stories, build connections, and embrace the diversity that enriches our lives. More information= Tdiaz@allsaints-pas.org.

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.

Sunday Lunch – Café and Community
12:15 p.m., Urbane Café at 218 S Lake Ave in Pasadena. Come meet new friends for a casual outdoor lunch once a month after church. Urbane Café is a pay at the counter establishment, with most meals around $11. They make delicious sandwiches, salads, bowls, and more! Free parking is in the lot behind the restaurant. RSVPs helpful, but walk-ins are welcome! Juliann Budimir will facilitate. Info, RSVPs, or questions = 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.

Children’s and Youth Choirs Spring Concert: “True Colors”
5:00 p.m. in the church. Join us for our Annual Children’s and Youth Spring Concert, “True Colors” featuring well-known favorites like True Colors, What a Wonderful World, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Des Colores, Born this Way, Rainbow Connection, Heart of Gold, Blackbird, and the list goes on!! You will definitely want to sing along! For more information, contact jtisi@allsaints-pas.org or msimkins@allsaints-pas.org.

Streaming at 9:00 and 10:00 a.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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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.