Parish Life

Chiormaster:

Mr. Gregory Bell 

Handbell choir

“My lips shall greatly rejoice when

I sing unto thee;

and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”
Psalm 21:73

Vocal Choir

Sunday School:

All Saints Anglican Parish offers a serious and joyful Sunday school class for children up to the age of confirmation. In it, we explore the life of Christ and his church: liturgical colors, the church year, the things we sing and chant during mass, the Lord’s Prayer, the doxology, the role of deacons, priests, and bishops, and much more. There are children’s sized vestments and a play mass set for the children to use as they learn! We believe that children are not just the “future” of the church, but instead an important living part of its present. The church recommends and supports parents bringing their children to services with them. Since they are in the service, Sunday school “draws near” to the children and teaches them about what they are experiencing. little voices sing along with adults to the Lord’s prayer and little knees bow as the sacrament is elevated. The catechism of children is a serious and holy duty, undertaken with much love.

Nursery:

Though we encourage children to attend the service with their parents, there is nursery always available during Sunday school, church, and coffee hour! Our nursery workers are skilled with children of all ages and love them deeply. There is also a nursing/feeding chair, a changing table, lots of toys, and snacks always available for the littlest of christians.

altar Boy training:

it is a great joy for the young men of the parish to be able to serve as acolytes at the altar. beginning with just lighting candles, as they “grow in wisdom and stature” they are taught how to assist by the priests for Holy communion.

Sunday School:

All Saints encourages all its parishioners to attend the fantastic Sunday school/Catechesis class. Most often taught by clergy, recent courses have been: “Democracy of the Dead: The Inheritance of the Church’s Wisdom” and “History of the English Church.” Excellence of Education is an important part of the fulfilling life of a christian.

Midweek Bible Studies:

All Saints offers two midweek Bible Studies, directed by clergy, to dive into and “read, mark, and learn” from scripture.

• Wednesday evening at 6:30 (beginning with Evening Prayer)

• Thursday morning at 10:30 (beginning with Morning Prayer)

For the Men:

• monthly men’s breakfast

• the GASP (Guys of All Saints Parish) group is always willing to help out anyone in need of some godly men with willing hearts!

For the Women:

• altar guild is a great honor and open to all who would like to serve Our Lord in this way

• all of the flower arrangements on the altar are hand done by the ladies of the parish