Lent, Love and Racial Justice | All Saints Episcopal Church

Dear Saints,

This Sunday we will be joined by Cara Meredith, author of The Color of Life: A Journey Toward Love and Racial Justice. She will be our guest preacher at the 10:15am service and will host a Q&A over coffee and treats after the service. Cara is a friend of mine and a writer and speaker you won't want to miss!

This Sunday also marks the first Sunday in Lent. We will begin with the Great Litany and our service prayers and music will reflect the tone of this moving, contemplative season.

I am so thankful for the beautiful Ash Wednesday services that we shared this last week. We had over 80 people in total. If you haven't started a Lenten practice, it's not too late. The Daily Lenten Devotional digital reader is available below and we have paper copies in the Narthex. You might also consider attending one of our Wednesday Lenten Eucharists at Noon in the Chapel.

Lastly, please mark your calendars for our Financial Wholeness Worship on February 29. Anna Yuan, an All Saints parishioner and Accredited Financial Counselor, has an excellent presentation for us. We'll have snacks and fun and insightful conversation with tremendous possibilities.

In peace,

Andria+

Tags: Weekly Rector's Note

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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