A Message from Cris in the Office | All Saints Episcopal Church

Dear Saints,

I’m writing to you to let you know that I am retiring from All Saints. It’s hard to believe that it has been a little over six years since I started. I was such a novice in all things Episcopalian, but you all taught me patiently, gently, and with so much love.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work alongside you all. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this loving community. I’m especially proud of having played a small role in the tremendous growth of heart and outreach at All Saints. I will carry with me always the lived expression of love I’ve witnessed here.

My personal faith journey has been bumpy at times and fraught with some major tussles, but now I know the true face of the sacred because it is what I’ve seen in each of your faces as you minister to each other, our neighbors, our vulnerable, and our earth.

Thank you for this glimpse of God in our midst and for everything you’ve given me.

With love and gratitude,

Cris.

Tags: Clergy, Staff, Vestry

Welcome to All Saints – we are a community desiring to transform our lives through following Christ’s healing example of gentleness, humility, compassion, forgiveness, and peace toward all. If you are visiting Portland or if you are looking for a church home with an active intergenerational community, All Saints is a church where you will find a place of quiet reflection, or joyous celebration and fellowship. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, you will find there is a place for you here—just come as you are.

The Rev. Andria Skornik, Rector

The purpose of All Saints Church is to celebrate God’s love, to seek and to serve Christ in all persons, and to go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Your presence is a blessing regardless of your background, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or ethnicity, age or family structure, abilities or limitations or wherever you are in life’s journey.

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Our 8:00 A.M. Holy Communion, Rite 1 Service, held in the Chapel, is our most traditional service. All are welcome. Our 10:15 A.M. Holy Communion, Rite II Service, held in the Sanctuary, includes a Sermon, Readings, and Hymns. You can participate In-Person or in the Live Premiere on our Facebook page or watch on our website. The current bulletin and service can always be found in the Online Worship section of our website. All are welcome.

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