Rector's Note: Merry Christmas | All Saints Episcopal Church

Dear Saints,

I can’t believe that just a year ago on Christmas Eve we were having our first in-person services since the pandemic had started. They were capped at 25 people, lasting half an hour and with no singing. Many worshipped online as well. I remember being so grateful to simply sit spread out in a room with other people and hear the organ play “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night.”

This Christmas, I am grateful that we get to come together once again to hear the beloved carols and readings, both in-person and online. I am grateful for the many people whose efforts make these services so beautiful. I am grateful for our outreach volunteers who are preparing food and essential items to give out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I am grateful for the many ways God is incarnate in the community of All Saints.

Below we’ve listed information for the services for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as some fun pictures from the pageant and baby goats last Sunday.

I hope you have a peace and joy filled Christmas. Blessings to you and those you love.

Andria+

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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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