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The Religious Coalition – October 2023
The Religious Coalition - October 2023 For the Month of October, we will be collecting supplies for The Religious Coalition, which will go to support families in need in Frederick County. There is a table in the lower gathering space that you can place your items on as well as [...]
Bachtoberfest
Bachtoberfest Sunday, October 29, at 5pm at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 32 E Church St. Eight downtown Frederick church choirs are coming together to present choral anthems, vocal solos as well as hymns sung by all that were written or arranged by Bach. Area organists will also play keyboard solos [...]
Youth Presence Applications/Nominations for General Convention
The Episcopal Church (TEC) is holding its 81st General Convention in Louisville, KY, June 20-28, 2024. We are soliciting applications/nominations for a YOUTH PRESENCE there. Episcopal teens ages 16 to 19 are invited to apply. The Episcopal Church budget covers travel, lodging, and meals for those attending orientation (Feb 16-19) [...]
Upcoming Events at All Saints’ Episcopal Church – Sept 2023
September 2023 Events at All Saints' Here's what's happening at All Saints' Episcopal Church! Here are some of the events and announcement for the coming month: Childcare—With God as our center and parents as our partners, our ultimate goal is to come [...]
Outreach Update – August 23, 2023
OUTREACH MINISTRY PARTNERS- MONTHLY FOCUS Updated as of August 21, 2023 Head of Outreach co-ordinator- Hilary Pettigrew September: Betty Briese-Ludwig , Co- leader still needed. October: Randy Hemp & Erin Harris, Katy Ackland Religious Coalition/Getting Ahead/ Emergency Family Shelter- These ministries are all under the “umbrella” of THE RELIGIOUS COALITION- Choose one [...]
Special Challenge Camp – 2023
Special Challenge Camp was out of this world! Thank you to all the All Saints' volunteers that helped to make this year's Camp so much fun. We assisted over 60 adults with developmental activities in woodworking, arts and crafts, bingo, Olympics, singing, dancing, formal photos, listening, praying and worshipping. Rev. [...]
Child Care / Preschool / Nursery
With God as our center and parents as our partners, our ultimate goal is to come alongside you and begin to plant the seeds of faith in the hearts and minds of our youngest children. Our preschool / nursery are open from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on Sunday mornings. [...]
Outreach Update – Restructuring
Restructuring of Outreach Ministry: As of July 31, Linda Miller, will be stepping down as the lay leader of the Outreach Ministry. It has been her honor and blessing to serve in this capacity since 2018. She is very grateful for the incredible support of the parishioners and clergy, and [...]
Rice Bowl – Thank You
Dear good people of All Saints’ Church! As many of you will remember, we held our first Rice Bowl Lenten collection since prior to the pandemic. This year we chose Drop In The Bucket as the beneficiary of the monies raised. Drop In The Bucket builds water wells in remote [...]
June Events at All Saints
June 2023 Events at All Saints' Watch this space throughout the month for updates! Here are some of the events to watch for this month: Join the Choir—Do you love to sing? Have you sung in choirs before? Are you new to choir and [...]
Christian Formation – THANK YOU
THANK YOU As we come to the end of our formation year I would like to thank all of our very wonderful formation teachers, Rachel Becker, Kristian Collins, Erin and Jamie Harris, Becky Johnston, Leo Laryea, Sharon Pabon, Angie Richards, and Cathy Rogers who made formation possible and absolutely wonderful [...]
Repairs to Wall Funded by St. Mary’s Chapter
May 24, 2023 Repairs to Wall Funded by St. Mary’s Chapter Pedestrians entering the Memorial Garden from Church Street via St. Mary’s Memorial Walkway may have noticed something a little different since March. The wall separating the church from our former rectory at 108 W. Church Street had been in [...]
ASEC Building Usage Advisory Committee
The spring clean-up had many successes thanks to all those who came in to organize and inventory their ministry’s materials. In order to allow ministries to consolidate and store items where they are most convenient for the work of the ministry, Buildings and Grounds is forming an advisory committee to [...]
May Events at All Saints
May 2023 Events at All Saints' Watch this space throughout the month for updates! Here are some of the events to watch for in May: Children's Formation this May— May 7th – Multigenerational Lesson: Seed and Garden Blessing in the Memorial Garden in [...]
Outreach Ministry – Change in Date
Dear friends of Outreach Ministry, First of all, thank you for your eagerness to be involved in the life-giving, transformational work of outreach. I have included once again a Word document of the notes from our March 6 meeting. I had hoped to have our next meeting April 17, 7:00-8:30 [...]
“Save the Date” Vacation Bible School
Save the date for another great year of Vacation Bible School the week of June 26-30, 9am-12pm at All Saints'! Be looking for the registration coming soon! Immediate need: I want to gather more people to join the VBS planning team with us! If you are interested in being a [...]
Announcing Youth Formation!
We are excited to announce the launch of Youth Formation! All middle- and high-schoolers are invited to join in Sunday Formation, and all other Youth activities. During the Spring semester, Formation will be held monthly, and will meet as a combined Middle and High school group. Our first class will [...]
Bright Beginnings in India
In early December, the All Saints’ vestry voted to continue supporting the ministry of Bright Beginnings. This is being made possible by the faithful offering pledges of parishioners. Thank you! The total monthly cost to run Bright Beginnings is $1300. $1100 of this amount comes from All Saints’ outreach funds. [...]
Food Drive Starting April 7th
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Events at All Saints – April 2023
March 2023 Events at All Saints' Watch this space throughout the month for updates! Here are some of the events to watch for in the coming months: Learn about Baptism--Multigenerational Event— On March 5 at 9 AM, all are welcome to our next [...]
All Saints’ Calls Jesse Ratcliffe to Serve as Our Music Director
All Saints' Calls Jesse Ratcliffe to Serve as Our Music Director Great News! Our new Music Director will be Jesse Ratcliffe who currently serves as the Director of Music and Organist at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, TX, as well [...]
All Saints’ Seeks Coordinator for Children’s and Youth Chrisitian Formation (half-time)
All Saints' Seeks Coordinator for Children's and Youth Chrisitian Formation (half-time) All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Frederick, MD seeks an energetic and thoughtful leader to coordinate, facilitate, and help us develop our programs of Christian formation for children and youth, including but not [...]
Events at All Saints – Jan. through Feb. 2023
Jan 2023 Events at All Saints' Watch this space throughout the month for updates! Here are some of the events to watch for in the coming months: A New Class on African American Theology and Ethics—In the new year, the Rev. Joseph [...]
Events at All Saints’ in December 2022
December 2022 Events at All Saints' Watch this space throughout the month for updates on fun events, Christmas celebrations, formation and Bible study, and more! Here are some of the events to watch for this month: A Very Special Visitor is Coming to [...]
Stewardship 2023
Stewardship Stewardship Drive 2023 "See, I Am Doing a New Thing." Each fall, we ask everyone to estimate your financial contributions to the church for the coming year. Sharing your intentions helps us plan our budget. Next year will be an important one in the history [...]
Celebrating Alyssia Turner and Saying Farewell
Celebrating Alyssia Turner and Saying Farewell After 13 years as a member of All Saints' staff, Alyssia Turner has decided it is time to pursue her next challenge. Her last day in the office will be Wednesday, October 19. While we are very sad [...]
Stewardship Potluck Dinner
Stewardship Potluck Dinner October 22, 4PM in the Great Hall Please join us for a potluck dinner on Saturday, October 22 starting at 4pm in the Great Hall as we come together to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the many blessings that [...]
Adult Formation on Sundays: Recalling Our Story
Recalling Our Story A Sunday Series on the Heritage of All Saints’ Episcopal Church As part of the interim period of a church, we are encouraged to review All Saints’ heritage. As we prepare to call a new rector we take time [...]
The Getting Ahead Program
The Getting Ahead Program Based on the continuing success of the Getting Ahead program, where All Saints has been one of the meal sponsors for the past couple of years, we have decided to sponsor the next session as well. All Saints continues to receive [...]
Open Position: Children and Youth Christian Formation Coordinator
Open Position: Children and Youth Christian Formation Coordinator (Part-time) All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Frederick, MD seeks an energetic and thoughtful leader to coordinate, facilitate, and help us develop our programs of Christian formation for children and youth, including but not limited to [...]
Introducing our Forgiveness Series!
Introducing our Forgiveness Series This Fall at All Saints' our adult Christian Formation is focusing on forgiveness. You can join the Forgiveness Class on Wednesdays, or come to a Sunday forum. We'll also be posting videos on the topic. Here's an introduction by [...]
DoK Discernment
DoK Discernment Series WHEN: TBD The Order of the Daughters of the King® is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church as well as other churches in communion with it. All Saints' has had a Chapter of the [...]
Update on the Historic Church Renovation Project
Update on the Historic Church Renovation Project Dear All Saints’ Family, God has blessed us with a beautiful, historic church to care for and to pass on to future generations of parishioners. Two of the responsibilities of the Vestry are to be good [...]
Altar Guild Workshop
Altar Guild workshop: Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall Men, women, and children with a parent who are interested in knowing more about the work of the Altar Guild are invited to meet current members and Rev. Amy to discuss [...]
Weekly Bible Study on the Appointed Gospels
Weekly bible study On Monday evenings, beginning September 12th, we will be gathering on Zoom to discuss the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday. We will be meeting from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. The session will be guided by The Rev. Elaine Prince; [...]
Centering Prayer time change
Centering Prayer Time Change Beginning in September, the Centering Prayer Group, which meets via Zoom, will shift earlier by a half hour, beginning at 8:30 a.m., and ending prior to 9:30 a.m. We welcome drop-ins, and can also point you to groups that [...]
Launch of Children’s Formation
Launch of Children's Formation Are you getting excited for Children's Formation?? We are busy with the final preparations for the program year and we are so excited! Because we want to be intentional and get this done right, we are taking our time [...]
Advocates for Homeless Families Golf Tourney
Advocates for Homeless Families Golf Tourney Advocates for Homeless Families will hold its 1ST Annual Golf Tournament at Clustered Spires Golf Club, September 19, 2022. Please join us for a fun day and win big: hole-in-one, trip for two to Myrtle Beach or [...]
Free School Supply Giveaway
Free School Supply Give-Away New Hope Christian Church is hosting a free school supply give-away. If you, or someone you know, are in need, please spread the word!
Fall series on Forgiveness
FALL 2022 SERIES ON FORGIVENESS The Rev. Joe Pagano and the Rev. Amy Richter are offering a new class on forgiveness at All Saints' this fall. The class will be a revised version of a course we previously taught at the Ecumenical Institute [...]
Children’s Formation Registration for 2022 – 2023
Children’s Formation Registration for 2022 – 2023 Registration is now open for the 2022 – 2023 formation year. In-person classes will begin on September 11, 2022 at 9:00am. Please enroll by Friday, September 2 so we can plan for adequate spacing (to ensure proper [...]
Contemplative Prayer Service Around Grief
Join us Sunday, May 22 at 5pm in the Great Hall for a contemplative prayer service around grief. WHEN: Sunday May 22, 5PMWHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church, Great Hall The service will be lead by Rev. Elaine Prince, and Bishop Ihloff will join us as [...]
Truth & Reconciliation Book Study
Truth & Reconciliation Book Study The Truth and Reconciliation committee will host its next Readings and Conversations gathering on Friday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be an in-person gathering at Rixey Hoult’s home. The book is The Underground Railroad by Colson [...]
VBS Camp: June 13-17
VBS Camp: June 13-17 All Saints' camp week is June 13-17, 2022! Our 2022 theme is Compassion, and camp will be in-person! Through an exploration of people in the Bible (Miriam, Elijah, the Samaritan, etc), we will be learning about and practicing compassion across [...]
Bishop Sutton joins us this May 1, 2022!
Bishop Sutton Joins Us May 1, 2022! We're delighted to share that Bishop Eugene Sutton will join us in worship on May 1, 2022, preaching at both 8am and 10am! After each service, the Bishop will hold a Question and Answer session—any question, any subject—in [...]
Centro Hispano May 5 Diaper Drive
Centro Hispano May 5 Diaper Drive Our next Diaper Drive is coming up soon, May 5, 2022, 12-1 pm. Thank you to those who donated and helped with the April 7 Diaper Drive! Money donations are also welcomed and appreciated. Send a check to: [...]
A Spring Picnic for LGBTQ+ Families
A Spring Picnic for LGBTQ+ Families Join us Saturday, May 14th from 11AM to 2PM for a Spring Picnic for LGBTQ+ Families, hosted by the committee working to establish a Frederick PFLAG Chapter. This will take place at the Urbana District Park - Pavilion [...]
Getting Ahead Workshop meal volunteers needed!
Getting Ahead Workshop Meal Volunteers Needed! Have you been waiting for an in-person/hands-on opportunity to serve those in need in our local community with fellow parishioners? Are you the lead for a ministry and are looking for a project that your ministry team can support [...]
A Note from the Priest-in-Charge
A Note from the Priest-in-Charge Greetings to all the saints of All Saints’! As many of you may have noticed, the Black Lives Matter banner at the front of the church has a tear in it, and the others are a little worse for [...]
Trinity Trek Saturday March 26
Trinity Trek - Sat. March 26th All Saints' Environmental Ministry invites you to join us in a Trinity Trek at Foggy Hollow Trail in Little Bennett Regional Park! Please meet us at the area at the Foggy Hollow Trail Head along Rt 121 [...]
Prayers for Ukraine
Prayers for Ukraine “ We pray for peace. … We pray for a just peace.We pray that the lives of innocents and the lives of anyhuman child of God will be spared.We pray that our leaders will find a diplomatic way, a nonviolent way. “Presiding [...]
Easter Flowers
Easter Flowers Once a year, at Easter, the church buildings and worship spaces are beautifully adorned with live Easter lilies and flowers, in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Decorations are made possible by the generous donations of the congregation through special tributes to [...]
A/V Ministry
A/V Ministry Do you have a technical aptitude for audio/visual equipment or are you experienced in this technology and interested in sharing your talent? Have you participated in Sunday's online worship and wondered how the virtual worship service works? All Saints' is forming a [...]
Book Study: Just Mercy
Book Study: Just Mercy The Truth and Reconciliation committee will hold its next event on Bryan Stevenson’s book Just Mercy on Wednesday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. Maria Florentina, a criminal defense attorney who works on post-conviction cases in Maryland, will give a presentation about criminal [...]
Message from the Priest-in-Charge
Message from the Priest-in-Charge Dear people of All Saints, This is a brief note to update everyone on the work I am doing with the vestry. As you may recall from an earlier blast, at the February vestry meeting I reviewed the [...]
Movie Night And Book Study: Just Mercy
Movie Night And Book Study: Just Mercy The Truth and Reconciliation committee hosted its Readings and Conversations gathering on March 1 where we had a rich conversation about Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Many thanks to those who [...]
Congregational Singing and the Prayer List
Congregational Singing and the Prayer List Return to Congregational Singing. At last week’s vestry meeting, after weighing the relative risks and rewards, the vestry agreed with Fr. Ken's recommendation to resume congregational singing (masked and socially distanced, of course) during Lent. The Return of the [...]
Bishop’s Search Listening Sessions
Bishop's Search Listening Sessions As you may have heard, Bishop Sutton has announced his impending retirement, and the Diocese has begun the process of a bishop's search. Your Bishop Search Committee is pleased to announce that in-person listening sessions, to assist with discernment of qualities [...]
Children’s Formation Update: In-person classes begin this month!
Children's Formation Update In-person classes begin this month! Back by popular demand (and the warm weather), pop-up church will resume for the month of May! Come to the Baker Park Carillon 4pm, on Sundays in May with a blanket, some comfy chairs, and [...]
Book Study: Just Mercy
Book Study: Just Mercy The Truth and Reconciliation committee hosted its Readings and Conversations gathering on March 1 where we had a rich conversation about Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Many thanks to those who participated! Our next event in [...]
2022 Annual Meeting
2022 Annual Meeting This year's annual meeting was held on Sunday, February 27. We got to hear more about this past year, and the vision for the future. Highlights can be read in our Annual Report below, and you can view a recording of the [...]
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross Enrich your Lenten Journey by participating in Stations of the Cross, which will be held via zoom, every Friday evening starting at 7 p.m. through Lent. The service allows the faithful to commemorate Jesus’ life, passion, death and resurrection. At each [...]
Public Health Update
Public Health Update As our community experiences a downturn in the COVID pandemic and easing of restrictions, we would like to ensure that folks in our parish have the information needed and/or keep the following points in mind to prevent serious illness from SARS-COV-2 [...]
Children’s Formation: Feb 2022
Children's Formation: Feb 2022 Will not have in-person classes in February. We will re-evaluate for March. PreK – 1st grade will continue with the current schedule with one virtual class the first Sunday of the month. 2nd – 5th GRADE February 6th - [...]
Historic Renovation Team Update
Historic Renovation Team Update Being mindful of our charge from the Vestry to develop a plan that will: … review the condition of the entire 1855 building, including supporting infrastructure systems, and consider renovations necessary to improve the function, utility, and hospitality of the [...]
From Darkness to Light: The Story of Soldiers in Scripture
From Darkness to Light: The Story of Soldiers in Scripture You may be surprised by what the Bible says about the military when you read it through the lens of those who have served. Pew Pew HQ invites you to this Bible study with Logan [...]
Book Study: Just Mercy
Book Study: Just Mercy The Truth and Reconciliation committee will host its next Readings and Conversations gatherings in March. Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson will be presented in a 3-part series: March 1 (Tuesday) - Discussion of the book [...]
2022 Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting The All Saints’ Episcopal Church Annual Congregational Meeting has now been scheduled: Date: Feb 27, 2022 (Sunday) Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83256859782 Meeting ID: 832 5685 9782 2022 VESTRY CANDIDATES Yes, that’s right: It will be 60-min long – streamlined, succinct, [...]
Welcome, Fr. Ken & Rev. Linda
Welcome, Father Ken & Reverend Linda Fr. Ken and Rev. Linda have officially joined our team here at All Saints', and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce themselves: The Rev. Ken Howard Dear All Saints’ Folk, I want to take this [...]
A heart-felt Farewell for Rev. Jess
A heart-felt Farewell for Rev. Jess As we prepare for Rev. Jess' departure, please help us bid her farewell and best wishes! If you have any photos of Rev. Jess and her ministry with us, please upload them to Scott Richardson's Google Drive, or [...]
HALO for the Holidays: A Little Love
HALO for the Holidays: A Little Love WHEN: Sunday, December 5 at 4PMWHERE: Centennial Memorial Church8 W Second StreetFrederick MD Back by popular demand (and the warm weather), pop-up church will resume for the month of May! Come to the Baker Park Carillon 4pm, on [...]
Asbury UMC Community Coat Drive
Asbury UMC Community Coat Drive WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 4. Drop off time starts at 10 until 3 p.m. WHERE: Please meet in the downstairs gathering space at Asbury United Methodist Church. The front of the church faces 100 West All Saints Street. The door to [...]
Announcement From Reverend Jess
An Announcement from Reverend Jess Dear All Saints’ Community, After serving as one of your clergy over the past eleven years, the time has come that God is inviting me to serve in a new capacity. I have received a call to be [...]
Historic Church Renovations Update: Nov 19 2021
Historic Church Renovation Update: Nov 19 2021 Since we last reported to you, we have met twice, continuing our exploration of the renovation needs of our historic church. We have met with our All Saints’ facility manager, Jay Colley, and our parish administrator, Alyssia Turner. We have also met [...]
Advent at All Saints’: Close to Home
Advent at All Saints': Close to Home ADVENT 2021 Join us as we prepare for the birth of Immanuel this year. When something hits close to home, it affects us deeply. The stories and scriptures of Advent are tender, heavy with emotion, and vulnerable. [...]
Centro Hispano Holiday Baskets
Outreach Opportunities Centro Hispano: Holiday Baskets All Saints’ is being invited to help the Centro Hispano community during the upcoming holiday season. We are partnering with Grace Brunswick and St. Luke’s Brownsville. We will once again, like last year, provide household baskets to 30 [...]
An Update from our Historic Church Renovations Team
An Update from our Historic Church Renovations Team Dear Fellow All Saints’ Parishioners, Your vestry has commissioned a team to explore the condition of our church building and charged us with the following mission: … to re-imagine the Historic Church building considering renovations needed to [...]
“Doing What Love Requires” – Stewardship 2022
“Doing What Love Requires” - Stewardship 2022 “Doing What Love Requires” includes the continued financial support of All Saints’, pledging our work, wisdom, and wealth. Prayerfully consider your financial pledge so that we can continue to embody the resurrection story and make a positive [...]
Historic Church Renovations: What We Are Listening For
Historic Church Renovations: What We Are Listening For We would like to hear from the congregation what they believe could be accomplished by renovations to the Historic Church Nave and undercroft. Questions we will be listening for include, but are not limited to, are: What physical [...]
Sung Compline – October 27th at 8 o’clock in the evening
Sung Compline WHEN: October 27, 2021 at 8PMWHERE: All Saints' HISTORIC CHURCH Compline is the last of the services in the Daily Office and begins on page 127 in the Book of Common Prayer. This service is a beautiful office which includes psalms, a reading [...]
Trinity Trek this Weekend!
Trinity Trek this Weekend! WHEN: Saturday, October 23WHERE: We will start at All Saints' at 8:30AM Join the All Saints' Genesis II team members on an outing through the surrounding neighborhoods of All Saints' on what is expected to be a beautiful Autumn day this [...]
Truth and Reconciliation: Readings and Conversations Series
Truth and Reconciliation: Readings and Conversations Series WHEN & WHERE: We will meet via Zoom from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, and 12/1 The All Saints’ Truth and Reconciliation Team will host its inaugural Readings & Conversations [...]
“Frederick Center” LGBTQ+ Picnic
"Frederick Center" LGBTQ+ Picnic Come to Ballenger Creek Park on Saturday, October 16, 11AM-3PM! The Frederick Center, in partnership with their fledgeling PFLAG Chapter, are hosting a picnic for LGBTQ+ families. All are welcome. Drinks provided, please bring your own food. We will be [...]
Centro Hispano November Food Drive
Centro Hispano November Food Drive Our next Diaper & Fresh Produce Drive will be on November 4, 12-1. Please sign up now! Money donations are also welcomed and appreciated. Send a check to: Centro Hispano de Frederick, P.O. Box 341, Frederick, MD 21705, [...]
“No Child Cold in Frederick”
"No Child Cold in Frederick" WHEN: Oct. 16 Children’s Winter Coat and Clothing Giveaway WHERE: Downtown Frederick Courthouse Parking Lot Volunteers are needed for a children’s coat and clothing giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 16 in the Courthouse parking lot. Friends of the Child [...]
Local GETTING AHEAD program needs meals!
Local GETTING AHEAD program needs meals! It’s Back! The wonderful program that “helps low-income families move from dependency to self‐sufficiency through education, self‐assessment, and mentoring experience. The participants will take a look at their current situation and plan for the future all while building [...]
News from the Diocese
News from the Diocese Bishop Sutton has announced that the Diocese will begin a search for a Bishop Coadjutor, and that he plans to retire in 2024. The Standing Committee is now accepting nominations for the 12 remaining members of the Search Committee, six [...]
Caring for Our Historic Space
Caring for Our Historic Space On Sunday, September 26, we commissioned a team to lead us in the process of exploring how we can renovate our 1855 building. As we have cared for our Historic Church Sanctuary and Undercroft over the years, we have accumulated [...]
AARCH: National History Day Contest
AARCH: National History Day Contest Do you know a student who is interested in history? Check out National History Day (www.NHD.org), a year-long opportunity with focused research on history, interpretation, and creative expression for 6th – 12th grade students. By participating in NHD, students [...]
Communion to Go: Thurs Oct 7, Noon-1pm
Communion to Go: Thurs Oct 7, Noon-1pm WHEN: Thursday Oct. 7 Sign up for "Communion To Go" by Tuesday night (10/5), and wafers will be waiting for you on Thursday, October 7! Let us know how many people in your household will share communion [...]
Local GETTING AHEAD program needs meals!
Local GETTING AHEAD program needs meals! It’s Back! The wonderful program that “helps low-income families move from dependency to self‐sufficiency through education, self‐assessment, and mentoring experience. The participants will take a look at their current situation and plan for the future all while building relationships, [...]
Join Canon Chris McCloud for a Conversation About Becoming Beloved Community
Join Canon Chris McCloud for a Conversation About Becoming Beloved Community WHEN: Saturday, Oct 9 at 1:30PM WHERE: Join us on Zoom (Meeting ID: 816 3387 3630, Passcode: 807720) Canon McCloud, our guest preacher on Sept. 19, has invited us to join her for a [...]
Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum
Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum Offerings will be held: Tuesday Afternoons: Bi-weekly, every other Tuesday from 3 - 5 p.m. (ET) starting on September 21, 2021 for a total of 6 meetings (9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30) Tuesday Evenings: [...]
What “Welcome Forward” Looks Like
What "Welcome Forward" Looks Like WHEN: October 3, 2021 Sometimes it is hard to see where we are going in the wilderness, but as a church, we keep going – buoyed by the small victories as we grapple with our adversities. And what keeps [...]
Spiritual Formation – Mudhouse Sabbath
Spiritual Formation - Mudhouse Sabbath WHEN: Sundays from 11:30 – 12:15pm in the Parish Hall, October 10-31 orZoom on Wednesday nights at 7 pm, Oct 13 - Nov 3. Join our parish intern Daniel Catalano for a four-week series on the practices of sabbath inspired by Lauren F. [...]
Pastoral News: Bruce Fleming
Pastoral News: Bruce Fleming With a heavy heart, I share that Bruce Fleming, a faithful member of All Saints', died on Sunday, September 12. As many of you know, Bruce had a medical emergency here at church during the 8 o'clock service, from which [...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Directive from the Bishops of Maryland
COVID-19 Vaccination Directive from the Bishops of Maryland This week, Bishops Sutton and Ihloff issued a pastoral directive for church staff, leaders, and volunteers regarding vaccination: As leaders of faith in the Diocese of Maryland, our community of love, we have a moral obligation [...]
Children’s & Youth Formation starts Sept 12!
Children's & Youth Formation Starts Sept 12! Calling all families! We are kicking off our Formation program year for children (Pre- K through Grade 5) and youth (Grades 6-12) Sunday, September 12. We have a small pool of wonderfully talented and dedicated adults who [...]
Ways You Can Serve at All Saints’
As we move into the fall and the future Ways You Can Serve We are aiming toward 8am, 10am, and 4pm worship offerings for the fall, but we can’t do it without your help. As we resurrect and expand our in-person complement of worship, it [...]
Deepening Prayer: Prayer’s Many Roles in Our Lives
Deepening Prayer: Prayer's Many Roles in Our Lives WHEN & WHERE: Sept 12-26, 9AM in person, 11:30AM on Zoom Fr. Gilen will lead a mini-series on prayer to roll out our formation season in September. Participate Sunday, Sept. 12-26, 9:00 am in-person, or [...]
I Believe in Me Back to School Run/ Walk 5K
I Believe in Me Back to School Run/ Walk 5K WHEN: Saturday August 28, 2021 WHERE: Frederick - Register and Watch for Details CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Founded in 2016 by Aje Hill, I Believe in Me is a non-profit organization in [...]
Community Conversations about Racism Summer Schedule – Aug 17 Update
Community Conversations about Racism Summer schedule Hosted by Asbury UM and All Saints' Join us Thursday nights at 7pm- 8:30 for zoom conversation about our local experience of racism. Here is our summer schedule: August 26 September 9 Through sharing our stories in [...]
Centro Hispano Update
Centro Hispano Thank you to all who donated diapers and fresh produce and to Toni Serini and Femi Osanyintolu who delivered the items to Centro Hispano. This Drive coincided with Centro Hispano also providing backpacks for students. Toni shared that 200 people were in [...]
How to help the people of Haiti
How to help the people of Haiti In 2017, I took a mission trip with Education Equals Hope and spent a week in Les Cayes. This is the very same area that was at the epicenter of Saturday’s catastrophic earthquake. Education Equals Hope has [...]
Training for Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Training for Lay Eucharistic Visitors Pastoral visitation is a much-needed and integral part of parish ministry. We usually think of visiting the sick, shut-ins, hospital patients, and nursing home residents as pastoral care to be done by ordained clergy, but we are all ministers [...]
Education for Ministry this Fall
Education for Ministry this Fall EfM is recruiting for the Fall 2021 class. Every baptised person is called to ministry. Education for Ministry (EfM) provides a framework for understanding one's life and shaping one's actions as one's Christian faith is deepened. This four-year curriculum, based [...]
Vaccination Update
Vaccination Update WHEN: Saturday, August 7, 10 am to 1 pmWHERE: Hood College Whitaker Campus Center Win big money! Maryland is now sponsoring a lottery for vaccinated citizens. Each day they will draw a $40K winner from vaccine recipients. The sooner you're vaccinated, the sooner [...]
Beginner Bonsai Class
Beginner Bonsai Class WHEN: August 21, 9 to Noon WHERE: Instruction will be Outdoors at All Saints' Join us Saturday, August 21 from 9-noon for a beginner's bonsai class! Instruction will be outdoors, where you'll learn the basics of caring for your bonsai, [...]
Celebrate Deacon Kathleen’s Ministry with Us – August 29
Celebrate Deacon Kathleen’s Ministry with Us WHEN: August 29 WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church - In the Garden and during Worship Deacon Kathleen, who serves as our regional deacon and has been anchored at All Saints’ and Grace Brunswick, will switch her anchor church [...]
Rev. Canon Christine McCloud Visits All Saints’ on September 19
Rev. Canon Christine McCloud Visits All Saints'! WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 19 WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church We are pleased and excited to welcome Rev. Canon Christine McCloud, the canon for mission for the Diocese of Maryland, to All Saints on September 19th [...]
Bright Beginnings update from Ponnur
Bright Beginnings update from Ponnur Pastor John, Sudha and their son, Roshan, have been staying in their home in Hyderabad for the past few weeks. On Sunday, for the very first time, they led worship for about ten families who live in dire poverty. The [...]
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes WHEN: Oct 2-9, 2021 WHERE: Kickoff on Sat Oct. 2 at the Gazebo at Baker Park Walk a Mile in Their Shoes is an annual walk to raise awareness about the work Heartly House does in the [...]
God’s Grace
God's Grace - Fellowship with Fellow Saints WHEN: August 6, 11AM WHERE: All Saints' Memorial Garden There will be multiple options throughout August to join us and enjoy company and relationship with All Saints' friends in these informal gatherings. Come THIS Friday August 6th [...]
Welcome Forward!
Welcome Forward! WHEN: Sunday, September 12 WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church By now you probably know the date - Sunday, September 12th. But do you know what this all means? Here's a few more details of what it means: community, loving, sharing, [...]
Children & Youth Formation & Music
Children & Youth Formation & Music As we begin to plan for the upcoming program year at All Saints’ we are looking to you, the parents of all children and youth, to provide insight as we dream and plan. We will hold two sessions, [...]
Moving Forward While Taking A Step Back
Moving Forward While Taking a Step Back With the rising rates of Covid-19 infections in Frederick and in the State, primarily related to the Delta Variant, the Diocese has moved back into the Yellow Phase. For us it means that we will go back to [...]
Join the Blessing of the Backpacks
Join the Blessing of the Backpacks WHEN: Sunday, August 15 WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church - Great Hall On Sunday, August 15, parish families and friends please join All Saints for a Blessing of the Backpacks ceremony at the 10am Worship Service in the [...]
Asbury United Methodist Church Block Party
Asbury United Methodist Church Block Party!!! WHEN: August 28, 2021, 11AM to 3PM WHERE: 101 W. All Saints Street in Frederick, MD 21704 And Read More Below for our Summer Schedule for: Community Conversations about Racism Hosted by Asbury UM and All Saints' On [...]
Centro Hispano: Next Diaper/Fresh Produce Drive – August 12, 2021
Centro Hispano: Next Diaper/Fresh Produce Drive WHEN: (CORRECTION) August 12, 2021,12-1PM WHERE: All Saints' parking lot Please drop off diapers and/or fresh produce in the All Saints' parking lot on August 12, between 12-1 pm. Diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6 [...]
SPECIAL CHALLENGE PICNIC July 24
SPECIAL CHALLENGE PICNIC WHEN: July 24, 2021 10:30am- 4:30pm WHERE: Claggett Center - 3035 Buckeystown Pike Adamstown, MD 21710 BAlthough the Special Challenge community (adults with developmental disabilities) won’t be able to have a sleep-over camp experience as in pre- pandemic times, [...]
Community Conversations about Racism Summer schedule
Community Conversations about Racism Summer schedule Hosted by Asbury UM and All Saints' WHEN: Thursday nights on July 29, August 12, August 26, and September 9 at 7pm-8:30PM WHERE: Zoom Click here for zoom link Save these dates: On July 31, 12-2, we [...]
Centro Hispano and Religious Coalition Update
Centro Hispano Next Diaper/Fresh Produce Drive: July 1, 2021 Please drop off diapers and/or fresh produce in the All Saints' parking lot on July 1, between 12-1 pm. Diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6 are most needed at this time. Diapers are the [...]
Always, We Begin Again – Sabbatical 2021
Always, We Begin Again - Sabbatical 2021 In January 2020, I began putting together the framework for my sabbatical this summer. I kept coming back to this phrase from the Benedictine Rule of Life, “Always, we begin again.” St. Benedict offers this simple phrase rooted [...]
Frederick March for Justice – Saturday June 5, 2021
Frederick March For Justice 2021 WHEN: Saturday June 5, 2021 WHERE: The march will begin at 1pm in front of City Hall and continue through downtown Frederick On Saturday June 5, 2021 The Frederick March for Justice will once again gather in [...]
We’re in Re-gathering Phase Yellow
We’re in Re-gathering Phase Yellow CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR SURVEY The Diocese of Maryland has now shifted to Phase Yellow (click here for more information about Phase Yellow), based on the community prevalence rates of COVID-19, and other public health indicators. What that means [...]
Pastoral News: Jonathan Percy
Pastoral News: Jonathan Percy With much sorrow we inform you that Jonathan Percy, a faithful member of All Saints', died peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 24. At this time, there is no further information about the cause of [...]
All Saints’ 2021 Summer Camp week is June 21-25!
All Saints’ 2021 Summer Camp week is June 21-25 WHEN: Registration is due May 19, 2021WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and Claggett Center (Thursday, Friday) We are excited to invite you to our Creation Camp this summer!! We are happy to have [...]
Getting Ahead: Religious Coalition
Getting Ahead: Religious Coalition WHEN: Starts May 13, 2021 through August 26, 2021WHERE: Please call or email for more information. jbrow1429@gmail.com or 301-639-9556 We have another opportunity to help provide meals! You may remember that we helped with providing meals for this program last Fall and [...]
Gift Card Drive to Support the Child Advocacy Center
Gift Card Drive to Support the Child Advocacy Center WHEN: Thursday, May 6 from 12:00-1:00 WHERE: All Saints' Office Nine folks have signed up so far to donate gift cards. If you are able, please consider participating in this very worthy effort. The Child Advocacy [...]
Centro Hispano Diaper Drive: May 6, 2021
Centro Hispano WHEN: May 6, 2021 WHERE: All Saints' Parking Lot We have 24 people signed up so far. More help is always welcome. Thank you! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AC2FABFD0-diaper5 Please drop off diapers in the All Saints' parking lot on May 6, between 12-1 [...]
Discerning Worship at All Saints’: Community Listening Sessions
Discerning Worship at All Saints’: Community Listening Sessions Dates: Sun April 25, 11:00am, Zoom (Meeting ID: 580 235 166) Sat May 8, 10am, in person, church garden Sun May 9, 5pm, in person, Baker Park Sun May 16, 11:00am, Zoom (Meeting ID: 580 [...]
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Children’s Formation Zoom on Fridays in May, 6:00pm-6:30pm
Children's Formation Zoom WHEN: Fridays in May, 6:00pm-6:30pm! (May 7, 14, 21, 28) WHERE: Teachers will send a weekly email to those signed up with the zoom link CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Join us for Children's Formation Zoom on Fridays in May, 6:00pm-6:30pm! [...]
Stations of the Resurrection
Stations of the Resurrection Mondays at 5:30pm, Zoom and Facebook Live (Meeting ID: 871 5861 3447 Passcode: 100630) Celebrate the joy of the Resurrection by journeying with our Risen Lord throughout the 50 days of Easter. The Stations of the Resurrection is a beautiful devotion [...]
Education for Ministry this Fall
Education for Ministry this Fall EfM is recruiting for the Fall 2021 class. Every baptized person is called to ministry. Education for Ministry (EfM) provides a framework for understanding one's life and shaping one's actions as one's Christian faith is deepened. This four-year curriculum, based [...]
Pop Up Church Resumes
Pop Up Church Resumes! WHEN: Resuming in May, Sundays at 4PM WHERE: Baker Park Carillon Back by popular demand (and the warm weather), pop-up church will resume for the month of May! Come to the Baker Park Carillon 4pm, on Sundays in May with [...]
Grief and Hope Series 2021
Grief and Hope “that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Our All Saints’ Grief Ministry Team is offering a two-part series (April 14 and April 21, 7:00pm) about the dance of grief and hope that [...]
Follow the Blaze: Hiking Retreat
Follow the Blaze: Hiking Retreat WHEN: May 14th at 9am, 3 day hike, getting off the trail Sunday, May 16th. We will have a shake-down hike on May 1st so everyone can try out hiking with their equipment. WHERE: Entrance to the Appalachian [...]
Religious Coalition: Beyond Shelter
RELIGIOUS COALITION: Beyond Shelter It is time to develop a permanent site for the shelter and The Coalition is ready to move forward. I am inviting all of the Episcopal Churches in the Frederick Region to join in this effort. We hope you will [...]
Asbury United Methodist Virtual Food Drive
ASBURY UNITED METHODISTVirtual Food Drive Here is a note to All Saints’ from Nina Rollins at Asbury UM: “I just created our donation portal for the Maryland Food Bank and shared it with our members at Asbury. I also wanted to share it [...]
Diocese of MD suspends in-person indoor worship
Diocese of Maryland Suspends In-Person Indoor Worship As COVID-19 infections are increasing across the country, in the state of MD, and in every county, diocesan leadership is requiring that all indoor, in-person worship be suspended for at least 2 weeks. This means that we [...]
Religious Coalition: Beyond Shelter
Religious Coalition: Beyond Shelter “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and [...]
Winter Clothes and Coat Drive
WINTER CLOTHES AND COAT DRIVE Frederick Police Department WHEN: Nov 2 at 4 PM EST – Nov 10 at 5 PM EST WHERE: Frederick Police Department 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 The Police Department and Child Advocacy Center are going to [...]
Diaper Drive for Centro Hispano
DIAPER DRIVE FOR CENTRO HISPANO WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2020 12 PM EST – 1 PM EST WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church Sizes 3 and 4 are most needed As the weather turns colder we have been asked by Centro Hispano to shift [...]
Providing Homemade Desserts for Gale House
PROVIDING HOMEMADE DESSERTS FOR GALE HOUSE COMMUNITY WHEN: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4 PM EST – 5 PM EST WHERE: All Saints' Episcopal Church We are being invited by Katie Schwartz, former All Saints' staff member and current administrator of the [...]
A Prayer for Quiet Confidence
Peace Be With You: A Prayer for Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we [...]
Doing What Love Requires 2021 Stewardship Campaign
Doing What Love Requires 2021 Stewardship Campaign Ingathering is this Sunday— If you haven't made your pledge yet, now is a great time! And if you've already pledged, we want to thank you. PLEDGE "What Would Love Do?" Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reminds [...]
Join Us For Online Worship
Join us for worship online at the church’s Facebook and YouTube locations, every Wednesday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10am.