Rector's Note: Celebrating God's Love | All Saints Episcopal Church

Dear Saints,

I love that the first line of our mission statement is “to celebrate God’s love.” How many organizations get to make celebrating their first order of business? In framing it in this way, our purpose first and foremost is not about our duty, tasks, or a goal we’re trying to accomplish. It’s not even really about what we do. Instead, it's about our joy-filled response to what God has done for us. Surrounding ourselves in God’s love is our starting point before anything else!

This Sunday, we are going to celebrate God’s love in our worship services and in a teaching on the sacraments at 9:00am. The sacraments are communal celebrations of God’s love in our lives. We will also explore one of Jesus’ most important teachings on the purpose of the church (hint: it also has to do with love).

Then we will have a big celebration after the 10:15am service at the Mustard Seed “Show and Tell” Fundraiser. Don't worry, you can buy tickets the day of if you haven't already done so. All proceeds will go to our outreach ministries and related expenses — a big part of how we share God’s love in the wider community.

It’s going to be a great Sunday! I hope with many experiences of God's love between now and then.

In peace,

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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