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Weekly Rector's Note
Rector's Note: Celebrate the Spirit!
posted on May 21, 2021 Dear Saints,
This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost: the birth of the church and the gift of the Holy Spirit as it is described -- tongues of fire and all -- in Acts 2.
But what exactly is it that we're celebrating? And how does that story cont...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column: George Floyd Memorial Service
posted on May 20, 2021 On May 25, a group of Episcopal Bishops, including Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will hold a virtual memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The service will include prerecorded liturgy, messages and musi...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column: Pray for the Restoration of Peace in the Holy Land
posted on May 18, 2021 Many of us are deeply saddened by recent events in Israel and Palestine, especially the violence that has claimed many innocent lives, including children. The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has shared ways people can help...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column: People Bend Toward Each Other
posted on May 18, 2021 "...joy is not just a feeling, it is a moral outlook. It is a permanent state of thanksgiving and friendship, communion and solidarity. This is not an end to troubles and cares. Life doesn't offer us utopia. But the self has shrunk back to its p...
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Weekly Rector's Note
Rector's Note: Help Us Plan for Pentecost
posted on May 13, 2021 Dear Saints,
Pentecost is just a week from this Sunday. It’s a big weekend for us for a lot of reasons. But here are a few:
We celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church.
We’re having cupcakes t...
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Outreach Programs
Essential Items Ministry News:
posted on May 12, 2021 Every Saturday from noon to 2pm, we provide essential hygiene items for anyone in need. If you are able to help in any way, click here for our current Wish List. Thank you! Here's a link to the Facebook page, too, if people want to like our...
Read MorePlant Giveaway on Pentecost Sunday
posted on May 12, 2021 Deacon Kathleen's tomato and tomatillo plants are looking good this year and need to be adopted into your garden, producing tomatoes of various shapes, sizes, and colors, even tomatillos! Available at the church on Pentecost Sunday after the 9 an...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Committee: 100% Clean Energy Action Alert
posted on May 12, 2021 There is an important bill in the Oregon state legislature that will commit the state to transitioning to 100% clean energy (wind and solar) by 2040. Please take a couple minutes to click on the link below to ask your state legislators to sup...
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Building Use / Woodstock Commons
What's Next for All Saints:
posted on May 12, 2021 Join us for a Community Presentation next Wednesday, June 9th at 7:00pm on Zoom, as we begin to explore how our building and grounds might be renovated to better serve the current and developing ministries of All Saints, be open and connected to...
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Weekly Rector's Note
Rector's Note: What's Next for All Saints
posted on May 7, 2021 Dear Saints,
Over the last two years, the Vestry has been in the process of discerning what's next for our parish. Data from the most recent Parish Profile and Parish Survey show our desire to be more integrated with the Woodstock and surrou...
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