Rejoice! | All Saints Episcopal Church

Dear Saints,

On this upcoming third Sunday in Advent, we have reasons to rejoice!

For one, it's Gaudete (the Latin word for rejoice). Also called Rose Sunday, it dates back to the Middle Ages when Advent was observed as a penitential time. Gaudete gave Christians a little reprieve from their fasting. Though we now regard Lent as the more penitential season, we have maintained the tradition of making this Sunday an intentionally joy filled celebration. You are welcome to wear pink as one possible way to mark the occasion.

It’s also the day of our visitation from the bishop. We welcome Bishop Diana Akiyama as our presider and preacher for our 10:15am worship service. Join us after the service in the Parish Hall for a cake reception. And please be praying for those who will be confirmed, received or make a reaffirmation of faith.

Blessings of joy and much rejoicing this weekend!

Andria+

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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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