Events - All Saints Church

Homecoming

HOMECOMING 2010, SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
Come one, come all – bring your family or friends, or come by yourself and meet new friends at the annual Homecoming celebration held out on the lawn and street under festive umbrellas. There will be music, children’s games and food. Fun for all!!
After the 7:30 a.m. service, there will be a free continental breakfast available. Between 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. breakfast will be served, and beginning at 12 p.m. lunch will be served – including a vegetarian option.
Tickets will be on sale outside the North Door after the 9 a.m. service until 1 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 5 & 12. Tickets during the week will be available from the office receptionist, beginning Monday, Sept. 6.
Pre-sale tickets will cost $10 per adult and $5 each for children ages 5 – 10; children under 5 are free. Tickets purchased the day of Homecoming will cost $12 per adult.
If you would like to volunteer to help with Homecoming either the day before or the day of the event, please sign up at the Parish Council table on the lawn on Sundays and leave your contact information. You will be contacted by the Homecoming volunteer coordinator. See you there!

Save the Date for These Upcoming Events:
John Dominic Crossan at All Saints, October 8 & 9 (see below)
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James Carroll and Reza Aslan, March 27 & 28, 2011
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Serene Jones and Michael Lapsley, May 2011

Summer 2010 Small Groups

SIGN UP!

All Saints Westside Los Angeles Small Group
The Westsiders is a new small group that seeks to bring the community experience of All Saints Church to those of us who live on the west side of Los Angeles. We'll work together with those who sign up to craft our charter and group calendar of events. Activities might include: Conscientious Projector film screenings, Spiritual Exploration Group, Social Events (Picnics, Dinners, Theater), Community Volunteering, Book Club, Lectures from All Saints guest speakers. Please sign up at the Small Groups Table on the lawn or by contacting Amanda McCormick at amccormick@allsaints-pas.org. Once we’ve gathered some interest, we’ll contact you to discuss next steps and to plan our first event!

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ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 21

God, My Parents & Me Will Meet Every Third Thursday in a Park!
Through Oct. 21. Bring your blanket and picnic and enjoy some time outside with other parents and children. There will be no childcare at church on those days, so kids can be with us and play. All other Thursdays, join us as usual, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Guild Room). Information = Laura Thornton, 626.583.2764 or lthornton@allsaints-pas.org.

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AUGUST 29

Summer Choir Continues!
All tuneful voices are welcome to sing any or all of the Sundays through Sept. 5. Simply come to the Choir Room (downstairs in Regas House) promptly at 10:00 a.m. to prepare for the 11:15 a.m. service. Information = Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org.

SEPTEMBER 1

Dissident Daughters
On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Women of Spirit will begin discussing this year’s book selection, Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd. This is a personal account of her unexpected journey into feminine spirituality and reclaiming the wholeness lost within patriarchal faith traditions. Women of Spirit meet the first Wednesday of each month in the OCC room. Potluck starts at 6:00 p.m. Book discussion is from 7:00–8:30 p.m. Information = Lilli Cloud at 323.441.1931 or lcloud@yourbluefeet.com.

SEPTEMBER 8

Parents And Youth, Come And Meet And Greet The New Youth Minister, Jeremy Langill
Wednesday, September 8, 6:00 –7:00 p.m., in Sweetland Hall, followed by youth and parent orientation program, which includes information about youth programs and sign ups for the year. Info = youth@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2733.

SEPTEMBER 11

Tutor Training for San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council ESL Classes
Saturdays, Sept. 11 & 25, 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. (You must attend both sessions to receive certificate.) Many adult non-English speakers want to communicate in English and need caring tutors. Anyone who speaks English and can volunteer 2-10 hours a week is welcome. $25 covers training expenses and council membership. Information = Ellen Herring 626.795.7987 or ellenherring@sgvlc.org.

SEPTEMBER 12

Children’s and Youth Choirs Registration Day
9:00-11:30 am in Sweetland Hall. All children and youth (K-12) are welcome in one of choirs: Minisingers (K-1st grade), Mastersingers (grades 2-3), Troubadours (grades 4-5), Middle School Trouvères (grades 6-7), and Mixed Ensemble Trouvères (grades 8-12). All choir levels register at this event. There will be no Parent Orientation Meetings. For more information, contact Isabel Leus at (626) 583-2733 or email: ileus @allsaints-pas.org or smowery@allsaints-pas.org

SEPTEMBER 16

Sue Monk Kidd at All Saints
On Thursday, September 16 at 7:00 pm in the Forum, we welcome Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor to talk about their new book, Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story. This is a ticketed Vroman’s event – tickets are available with book purchase at Vroman’s or the day of the event; a limited number of free tickets are available through All Saints by emailing Linn Vaughan at laughan@allsaints-pas.org.

SEPTEMBER 17

Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
Friday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $15. If you are interested in going please visit the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings to sign-up. Tickets must be pre-paid. Last Sunday to sign-up will be August 15. If you have questions please contact Linn Vaughan at 626.583.2744 or lvaughan@allsaints-pas.org.

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 25

What’s the Next Step in Your Spiritual Life?
Figuring out the next step in your spiritual journey is significantly easier with the support of other people. Stillpoint offers a ten-month program that supports participants exploring their personal spiritual lives in a small group setting. It is open to parishioners and members of the community. The course consists of ten four-hour sessions that meet once per month, usually on Saturday. The program comes to locations across southern California with most programs beginning on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. To register and for information about tuition, go directly to www.stillpointca.org, download the one page application and mail. Space is limited. Participants must register in advance. Sponsored by Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality.

SEPTEMBER 26

There Is a Place for You Here – Exploring Membership Class Begins
7:00–9:00 p.m. (Learning Center). If you are attending All Saints and your spirit feels moved to consider becoming a member -- or if you have been around for a while and are feeling the need to reconnect – join us for Fall New Member Class starting September 26. We welcome folks from other faith traditions, from no faith tradition and lifelong Episcopalians. You’ll learn more about yourself and All Saints Church to help decide if membership is a good fit for you. Information = Linn Vaughan, 626.583.2744 or lvaughan@allsaints-pas.org.

OCTOBER 8 - 9

Save the Date! John Dominic Crossan and Joerg Rieger at All Saints!

Click here to register online.

NOVEMBER 12-13

All Saints Parish Family Camp
Mark your calendars now! November 12-13, at Angelus Mountain Center, Altadena. This wonderful annual event is not to be missed this year! ALL are welcome, families, singles, young and not-so-young, come and be a part of this amazing All Saints event! Information = Isabel Leus, 626.583.2733 or ileus@allsaints-pas.org.