We Are Glad You are Here
On our Facebook Live site, you can actively participate in our weekly services as follows:
a) Sunday Eucharistic Service – 10:00 AM Pacific Time
We welcome you to help the All Saints Community to continue to pray, live, and work in the midst of God’s people by sharing your time, talent, and resources.
You can also call: 360-573-8106 or email: admin@allsaints-vancouver.org.
Dear Beloved of the Diocese of Olympia,
As we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, we are called to hold in our minds and to pray for those around in our world whose lives have been cut short due to their gender identity. This year they number at least 350 people across the globe—recognizing that there were likely more fatalities that remained unreported. They were killed simply because of how they expressed themselves.
A parishioner and mother of an elementary school student came to me more than a decade ago now concerned about the safety of her child. It was clear that there was identity questioning going on for that young one. This mom declared emphatically that she would do all she could to support her child and to keep them safe. She mentioned both self-harm and the wider harm of others who refused to accept her child in the way that God created them.
And she was coming to see if I would be supportive of her child as well.
The Church has inflicted much pain on Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people over its history. Its members have belittled and demeaned and, at times, perpetuated violence against these ones who bear God’s image. Enough for a mother to come to her priest to suss out if I would help to nurture the life and faith of a questioning child.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to lift up those who are brokenhearted and pushed down, to offer care to those who’ve been marginalized, and to see Christ’s face in every human being. In short, we are called to respond like the one we follow. We are to respond like Jesus.
So we pause today to remember and pray for those who have been taken from our world, and then to recommit to working for justice for all Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people in our communities, nation, and across the globe. To not let the world reduce them to a caricature, but to deepen our connections and relationships and to hear their stories as beloved children of God. To truly live into our baptismal covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons. I hope we all can commit to doing this more fully.
Finally, to all of you who are Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming in our Diocese, know that you are loved and cared for, as we seek to be allies and fellow pilgrims alongside you.
With care,
The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle
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SUSTAINING THE BLESSINGS
This Sunday marks the end of our Stewardship campaign, the in-gathering, and the renewal of our COMMITMENT to share our blessings with each other. Join Fr. Joe, the All Stars , and your siblings in Christ as we pledge to continue and support the work of our sacred mission.Holy Eucharist
Sunday, November 24, 2024
10:00 am
In person and virtually on Facebook Live.
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DON’T FORGET !
YOUR PLEDGE COMMITMENT
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THIS SUNDAY! Stay after service for fellowship and great things to eat with your All Saints family.
NOTHING says comfort like Sunday dinner!
Bring your appetite and something to share
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We’re collecting recipes for an
ALL SAINTS COOKBOOK
Do you have a favorite family recipe that you’re
willing to share with the world? We want all types
from appetizers, to breads, meals in 30 minutes, desserts, main dishes, casseroles, salads, kids cooking projects, holiday fare, etc. etc.
Jot it down, type it up, send it email or drop it in the collection plate on a Sunday. Who knows? You could become famous…and we can sell our cookbooks for the parish coffers. Thanks!
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Check out the new Safety Manual posted on the downstairs bulletin board! Kudos to our Junior Warden Bev Smith! This comprehensive document has everything you need to meet a possible disaster and …S T A Y S A F E !
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Around Town
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LINCOLN LOGGERS T-DAY
Make sure all items for Lincoln Thanksgiving dinner baskets
are back at church (in our kitchen) by THIS SUNDAY!
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| All Saints Google Calendar~ Quick Look ORDINARY TIME November 24, 2024-Blessed to be a Blessing:Sustaining the Blessing/Proper 29: In-gathering & Holy Eucharist at 10:00AM in person and on Facebook Live. Potluck follows service. November 27, 2024 – Interfaith Thanksgiving service 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church December 1, 2024-Advent 1: Happy Liturgical New Year! Holy Eucharist at 10:00 AM in-person and on Facebook Live. December 6, 2024-Lincoln Elementary Kindergarden Game Day at 11:30 AM December 8, 2024-Advent2: Preparing our Gift: Holy Eucharist at 10:00 AM in-person and on Facebook Live. December 15, 2024-Advent 3: Rose Sunday-Holy Eucharist at 10:00 AM in-person and on Facebook Live. December 22,2024 – Advent4: Bishop Philip LaBelle worships with us at Holy Eucharist at 10:00 AM in-person and on Facebook Live. ________________________________________ |
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