Events - All Saints Church

HOMECOMING 2010, SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
Come one, come all – bring your family or friends, or come by yourself and meet new friends at the annual Homecoming celebration held out on the lawn and street under festive umbrellas. There will be music, children’s games and food. Fun for all!!
After the 7:30 a.m. service, there will be a free continental breakfast available. Between 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. breakfast will be served, and beginning at 12 p.m. lunch will be served – including a vegetarian option.
Tickets will be on sale outside the North Door after the 9 a.m. service until 1 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 5 & 12. Tickets during the week will be available from the office receptionist, beginning Monday, Sept. 6.
Pre-sale tickets will cost $10 per adult and $5 each for children ages 5 – 10; children under 5 are free. Tickets purchased the day of Homecoming will cost $12 per adult.
If you would like to volunteer to help with Homecoming either the day before or the day of the event, please sign up at the Parish Council table on the lawn on Sundays and leave your contact information. You will be contacted by the Homecoming volunteer coordinator. See you there!

Save the Date for These Upcoming Events:
John Dominic Crossan at All Saints, October 8 & 9 (see below)
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James Carroll and Reza Aslan, March 27 & 28, 2011
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Serene Jones and Michael Lapsley, May 2011

Summer 2010 Small Groups

SIGN UP!

All Saints Westside Los Angeles Small Group
The Westsiders is a new small group that seeks to bring the community experience of All Saints Church to those of us who live on the west side of Los Angeles. We'll work together with those who sign up to craft our charter and group calendar of events. Activities might include: Conscientious Projector film screenings, Spiritual Exploration Group, Social Events (Picnics, Dinners, Theater), Community Volunteering, Book Club, Lectures from All Saints guest speakers. Please sign up at the Small Groups Table on the lawn or by contacting Amanda McCormick at amccormick@allsaints-pas.org. Once we’ve gathered some interest, we’ll contact you to discuss next steps and to plan our first event!

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ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 21

God, My Parents & Me Will Meet Every Third Thursday in a Park!
Through Oct. 21. Bring your blanket and picnic and enjoy some time outside with other parents and children. There will be no childcare at church on those days, so kids can be with us and play. All other Thursdays, join us as usual, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Guild Room). Information = Laura Thornton, 626.583.2764 or lthornton@allsaints-pas.org.

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SEPTEMBER 8

Parents And Youth, Come And Meet And Greet The New Youth Minister, Jeremy Langill
Wednesday, September 8, 6:00 –7:00 p.m., in Sweetland Hall, followed by youth and parent orientation program, which includes information about youth programs and sign ups for the year. Info = youth@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2733.

SEPTEMBER 11

Parish Clean Up
Saturday, September 11, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Here’s the church, here’s the steeple,
Open the doors to all the people.
Clean and bright, good as new,
From all the cleaning that we do.
That means you, and you, and you.
Community lunch follows. Information = Adriana Lizarraga at alizarraga@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2738

SEPTEMBER 11

Tutor Training for San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council ESL Classes
Saturdays, Sept. 11 & 25, 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. (You must attend both sessions to receive certificate.) Many adult non-English speakers want to communicate in English and need caring tutors. Anyone who speaks English and can volunteer 2-10 hours a week is welcome. $25 covers training expenses and council membership. Information = Ellen Herring 626.795.7987 or ellenherring@sgvlc.org.

SEPTEMBER 12

Children’s and Youth Choirs Registration Day
9:00-11:30 am in Sweetland Hall. All children and youth (K-12) are welcome in one of choirs: Minisingers (K-1st grade), Mastersingers (grades 2-3), Troubadours (grades 4-5), Middle School Trouvères (grades 6-7), and Mixed Ensemble Trouvères (grades 8-12). All choir levels register at this event. There will be no Parent Orientation Meetings. For more information, contact Isabel Leus at (626) 583-2733 or email: ileus @allsaints-pas.org or smowery@allsaints-pas.org

SEPTEMBER 12

Interfaith Study Group
Sunday, Sept. 12, 5:00–7:00 p.m., the Islamic Center, 434 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, 90020. All are invited to hear Ed Bacon as he tells us more about how he has been led to believe in the importance of interfaith work. As always, our potluck is vegetarian. Our group rotates its monthly meetings between All Saints, the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, and The Islamic Center of Southern California. Information = Amanda McCormick, amccormick@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583.2765.

SEPTEMBER 14

Education for Ministry Classes
Has delving into scriptures always interested you? Has church history and thought fascinated you? Have you wondered how to interpret the richness of your faith in our complex and often confusing world? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a distance learning seminar through The University of the South (Episcopal). In EfM you will learn how to examine scripture in light of culture and tradition. More importantly you will learn how it applies to your life and the world we are sent forth into at the close of our services. We currently have three openings in the Tuesday night group which meets from 7:00–9:30 p.m. Class starts September 14th and goes through the end of May 2011. For further information please contact Gary Leonard at tofr@pacbell.net or Ken VanDerHorst at kjvander@mindspring.com.

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SEPTEMBER 16

Sue Monk Kidd at All Saints
On Thursday, September 16 at 7:00 pm in the Forum, we welcome Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor to talk about their new book, Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story. This is a ticketed Vroman’s event – tickets are available with book purchase at Vroman’s or the day of the event; a limited number of free tickets are available through All Saints by emailing Linn Vaughan at laughan@allsaints-pas.org.

SEPTEMBER 17

Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
Friday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $15. If you are interested in going please visit the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings to sign-up. Tickets must be pre-paid. Last Sunday to sign-up will be August 15. If you have questions please contact Linn Vaughan at 626.583.2744 or lvaughan@allsaints-pas.org.

SEPTEMBER 24

September Fiction Fun!: Shadow Country by Peter Matthiessen
Join us for the monthly meeting of Fiction Fun! on Friday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. The book for this month is Shadow Country by Peter Matthiessen. Copies are available with a 20% discount at the Will Call desk at Vroman’s – just be sure to ask for the June Fiction Fun! book for All Saints Church. Information = Amanda McCormick, 626.583.2765 or amccormick@allsaints-pas.org. We hope to see you at our discussion!

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BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 25

What’s the Next Step in Your Spiritual Life?
Figuring out the next step in your spiritual journey is significantly easier with the support of other people. Stillpoint offers a ten-month program that supports participants exploring their personal spiritual lives in a small group setting. It is open to parishioners and members of the community. The course consists of ten four-hour sessions that meet once per month, usually on Saturday. The program comes to locations across southern California with most programs beginning on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. To register and for information about tuition, go directly to www.stillpointca.org, download the one page application and mail. Space is limited. Participants must register in advance. Sponsored by Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality.

SEPTEMBER 26

Celebration of Ministries 2010
Festive Eucharist at 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Come and learn about the ministries of All Saints up close and personal. Find ways to get connected and to serve the community. Look for the exciting new ministries that have been created to offer even more ways to serve God through our work in the world.

SEPTEMBER 26

There Is a Place for You Here – Exploring Membership Class Begins
7:00–9:00 p.m. (Learning Center). If you are attending All Saints and your spirit feels moved to consider becoming a member -- or if you have been around for a while and are feeling the need to reconnect – join us for Fall New Member Class starting September 26. We welcome folks from other faith traditions, from no faith tradition and lifelong Episcopalians. You’ll learn more about yourself and All Saints Church to help decide if membership is a good fit for you. Information = Linn Vaughan, 626.583.2744 or lvaughan@allsaints-pas.org.

OCTOBER 3

Feast of St. Francis: Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct. 3, 9:00 a.m. on the Quad Lawn. Everyone is welcome to join us for this festive, informal and fun service! Please bring your pets, photos of your pets, or even a stuffed animal. All pets are invited to process in the Church and then adjourn to the outdoor worship service on the quad lawn concluding with a blessing of animals with the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Any interested persons with animals are asked to please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. to participate in the procession.

OCTOBER 3

Bill Reichenbach Kicks Off an Extraordinary Jazz Vespers Season!
Sunday, Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. (Chancel). Trombonist Bill Reichenbach offers music for our first Jazz Vespers of a fantastic season that includes Walter Smith III, Russell Ferrante and Bob Mintzer; Alan Broadbent; Sweet Baby J’ai; Graham Dechter; and Bill Cunliffe & Holly Hoffman. Information = Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org or www.jazzmasters.nl/reichenbach.html.

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OCTOBER 8 - 9

Save the Date! John Dominic Crossan and Joerg Rieger at All Saints!

Click here to register online.

OCTOBER 30

Transformational Journeys Trip to Little Tokyo
Mark your calendars: Saturday, October 30, for a Transformational Journey day trip to Little Tokyo in L.A. The trip will include a guided tour of the Japanese American National Museum and War Memorial and lunch at Weller Court. Information = Susan Heck, sheck@earthlink.net.

NOVEMBER 12-13

All Saints Parish Family Camp
Mark your calendars now! November 12-13, at Angelus Mountain Center, Altadena. This wonderful annual event is not to be missed this year! ALL are welcome, families, singles, young and not-so-young, come and be a part of this amazing All Saints event! Information = Isabel Leus, 626.583.2733 or ileus@allsaints-pas.org.