Sunday, October 13, is National Coming Out Day. Susan Russell will preach at 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. Canterbury Choir offers Shalom Aleichem arr. by Edelman with soloist Stephen McDonough and Alleluia! O Praise the Lord Most Holy, by J. S. Bach. Trouvères offer Be the Love by Pederson. ASL interpretation is available at 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate National Coming Out Day at All Saints Church!
Join us as we commemorate National Coming Out Day, a celebration of courage, authenticity, and the transformative power of living openly. This day is a powerful reminder of the importance of visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community. At All Saints Church Pasadena, we are deeply committed to the core value of Radical Inclusion and Belonging. This means creating a space where everyone is welcomed, valued, and celebrated for who they are. We believe in the transformative power of community and the importance of each individual’s journey to live authentically. After the 10:00 am service, join us for a joyful gathering with delicious rainbow cookies. Let’s come together to honor the bravery of those who have come out and to support and encourage those who are on their journey. All are welcome, and we look forward to celebrating with you!
“Walking in Love” Giving Campaign Continues This Sunday
This Sunday we continue our annual giving/pledge campaign. This is an intentional time to consider how you can participate in supporting All Saints’ financially in 2025. Your gift enables All Saints to build upon our journey of inclusion, our efforts in activism and lead to experiences of joy, equipping this community to witness to God’s love into our troubled world. Over the next several weeks, we invite you to prayerfully consider your pledge. You can make your pledge online: https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge, use the pledge card in the pew rack or mail in your pledge card you received by mail. You can also set up a recurring pledge donation (weekly, monthly, etc) at https://allsaints-pas.org/giving/. For more information contact Director of Giving and Economic Justice, Sarah Nolan at snolan@allsaints-pas.org or 626-583-2736.
9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room, Sunday Morning Live: Faith, Formation & Fellowship – Open Unto Me: Prayers by Howard Thurman.
Mark Chase leads an exploration and experience of the prayers of author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, and civil rights leader Howard Thurman. In person or online. For more information, contact Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org. See the entire schedule of Faith, Formation & Fellowship here.
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!
Congregational Town Hall at 12 noon in the Forum.
Join us for our seasonal All Saints Congregational Town Hall. Hear an update from Finance Committee Chair Terry Knowles on all things budget and finance, and a look ahead at opportunities for connection, reflection and inspiration in the program year ahead from priest-in-charge Tim Rich and other parish leaders. A light lunch will be served. All are welcome. This will be recorded and posted on our website. For more information contact mtompkins@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.
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.
Interfaith Study Group presents: “Making Housing Happen” with Bert Newton and Anthony Manousos
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, 1434 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena 91107. Bert Newton, from the Mennonite Church, and Anthony Manousos from the Quaker tradition will join us to discuss their journeys of faith and advocacy for housing justice. Along with Jill Shook, they founded Making Housing and Community Happen, an important coalition seeking solutions for the unhoused and at risk. Please bring an open heart, a mind willing to listen, learn, and a vegetarian dish to share in our potluck.
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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