Services | Classes | Events
All are welcome. But what does that mean?
All people are God's people. If you are uncertain or struggling with faith, religion, and/or what it means to be a Christian, you are not alone. In this community, you are welcome to explore, ask your questions, and discuss your ideas with others. If your heart needs room to do that, this is your place.
As we walk the way of love together, we find new and transformative ways of seeing, knowing, and living. Together we are creating beloved community, within and beyond our physical location. We truly welcome your presence here - for any or all services, classes, events, and more.
Weekly Calendar
SUNDAYS
• 8:00 am - A Service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I: a traditional service with communion
• 8:00 am -12:30 pm - Labyrinth open for walking (unless a special event is scheduled - see below)
• 9:15 am - Wondering about Adam and Eve: A New Reading of Ancient Stories, Led by Father Jonathan Wickham and Sarah K. Lenz - a 6-week series where we’ll explore assumptions about the creation stories told in Genesis 1-2 by engaging with
a wide range of theological works. (Starts September 22)
9:15 am - Childcare center opens (Children all ages are always welcome in the sanctuary)
• 10:15 am - Godly Play for children ages 4-11, meeting in the Julian of Norwich Room
• 10:30 am - A Service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II: worship and communion with contemporary language, choral music,
and an interactive children's sermon
• 12 noon - Coffee and fellowship in the conference/labyrinth area
MONDAYS
• Yoga with Nancy Roberts - 9:30am on the Labyrinth (weekly - $10 per session)
• Compline (Night Prayer) at 9:00pm via Facebook Live
TUESDAYS
• Body Balance Class with Joan Wolfe – 9:30am on the Labyrinth ($10 per session)
• The Wisdom Class with Jan Hilton from 10-11:30 am in the St. Hildegard Room (wisdomclass@allsaints-cc.org) - new book starting September 10: Victor Frankl's Embracing Hope: On Freedom, Responsibility and the Meaning of Life
• Attunement: A 5-week class led by Diane Weiner using meditation practices from the Sufi tradition of light, and through poetry reading, group discussion and a bit of easy movement, to reacquaint us with balance, peace, vitality, purpose and thankfulness. Meets noon-1pm in the St. Hildegard Room, through September 17
• Food Pantry 2:30-5:00pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
• Food Bank Distribution at Fishpond Living Apartments, 10:30am-2pm, 4th Tuesday
• Compline (Night Prayer) at 9:00pm via Facebook Live
WEDNESDAYS
• Basic Body Balance Class with Joan Wolfe – 10:30am on the Labyrinth (begins Sep 11, $1-$10 donation per session)
• Choir Rehearsal – 5:30 to 6:45pm in the St. Hildegard Room, contact Arlene Long, our Music Director
• Contemplative Prayer Group - 5:30-7:30pm in the Oratory with free childcare available. Centering Prayer followed by fellowship and light refreshments. For more information contact Sarah Lenz .
• Compline (Night Prayer) at 9:00pm via Facebook Live
FRIDAYS
• Yoga with Nancy Roberts - 9:30am on the Labyrinth (weekly)
• Compline (Night Prayer) at 9:00pm via Facebook Live
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Special Events
• Sunday, September 15: Opening of the Fall Hall Gallery Show, Art and Text (open through November) - with a one-day special exhibit of handmade books by Jenifer Hartsfield Pichinson. At 9:15, in the church office adjacent to the Hall Gallery, Jenifer and Fr. Jonathan will invite reflective conversation about the theme of the show and the spiritual learnings from the processes of creating with art & text.
• Saturday afternoons: September 14, October 26, or November 23: Nature Buddies Saturday Camps
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, in collaboration with All Saints' Episcopal Church, are offering a unique experience to children between the ages of 5 & 11. Campers will learn from Master Naturalists through outdoor and indoor activities, visits from reptiles, birds, and other critters, and more – for just $5 per child, per session (a suggested donation). The camps are 1-3pm at All Saints'. Registration forms are available at All Saints' on tables upstairs and downstairs or in the office. (Maximum of 20 children per session - please register in advance.)
• Sunday, September 15: Planning Meeting for All Saints' Day Worship and Community Ofrenda, 9:15am in the St. Theresa's Recovery Room
• Tuesday, September 24: Community Game Night in Conference Room (next to Labyrinth), 6-8pm - We'll have games, or bring yours to share. All are welcome (children and youth, please be accompanied by an adult)
• Saturday, September 28: Labyrinth Walk and Holy Listening, 9-10am - All are welcome. You may walk the labyrinth, gather in the oratory for holy listening after your walk, or do just the walk, or just the holy listening. Ring the bell if you arrive after 9am so we can open the door for you.
• Sunday, September 29: The All Saints’ Fall Gathering Potluck Coffee Hour, after the 10:30 worship service - Come celebrate the many ways we share the good news of God’s Love in our parish and in our community.
• October 4-6: Bishop Suffragan Discernment Forums - The Nominating Committee will host three Discernment Forums, October 4-6, 2024. These in-person gatherings are an opportunity to get to know the slate of nominees and will be open to the public.
-Friday, October 4, 6:30-9:15pm: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1417 E Austin Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
-Saturday, October 5, 4-6:45pm: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1501 N Glass St, Victoria, TX 77901
-Sunday, October 6, 3-5:45pm: TMI Episcopal, 20955 W Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257
• October 11-13: Diocese of West Texas Spiritual Retreats in Recovery #122 - Spiritual Retreats in Recovery provides a safe place to deepen one’s spiritual journey – open to all in recovery from alcoholism or other abuses, as well as to families and friends affected by the disease of addiction. For more information and to register, see the DWTX event page.
• Saturday, October 12: Set-up for the Community Ofrenda
• Saturday, October 26: Labyrinth Walk and Holy Listening, 9-10am - All are welcome. You may walk the labyrinth, gather in the oratory for holy listening after your walk, or do just the walk, or just the holy listening. Ring the bell if you arrive after 9am so we can open the door for you.
• Saturday, October 26: Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7:30pm in the parking lot
• Wednesday, October 30: Poetry Readings and Open Mic at 7-9pm in the conference room - Featuring readings from Sister Lou Ella's and Alan Berecka's new books.
• Sunday, November 3: All Saints' Day Worship and Blessing of the Ofrenda - during the 10:30am worship
• November 9: All Saints' Festival, 11am-4pm
• Saturday, November 23: Labyrinth Walk and Holy Listening, 9-10am - All are welcome. You may walk the labyrinth, gather in the oratory for holy listening after your walk, or do just the walk, or just the holy listening. Ring the bell if you arrive after 9am so we can open the door for you.