GriefShare is designed to help people grieving the loss of a loved one. A New GriefShare group is beginning September 19, 7-9 p.m. on Zoom.
Mid-Week, in-person Eucharist!
In-Person Protecting God's Children in July!
Recent Attender?
Have you started attending All Saints’ Church within the past six months? If so, we would like to properly welcome you with a brief meet and greet Sunday, May 22- immediately following the second service. Childcare is available and light refreshments will be provided. Come to get to know our clergy, and some of our staff members while learning about opportunities within our church! RSVP’s helpful, but not required.
Celebrate Your Graduate This Year!
Protecting God's Children Class Coming Soon!
Do you need to renew your Protecting God’s Children certification? Want to get your 14 year old and older teen involved in VBS this summer? Are you a parent? Protecting God’s Children at All Saints’ Church, a required workshop for all those 14 and older who volunteer with youth and children (VBS, children's church, Nursery, Youth Group, etc.). The next session will be offered Monday, March 7, 7-9:30 p.m. in the children’s wing.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a season of repentance and self-examination as we walk towards the Cross. The tradition of the Imposition of Ashes is a powerful and Biblical way to begin this penitential season in deep humility and prayer. Join us at noon or 7 p.m. for this important service. Childcare will be provided at the 7 p.m. service.
Lydia Pedersen Gains a New Perspective and Grows in Faith
Our very own Lydia Pedersen was featured in an article about her resilience in the face of a torn ACL. Read this article to see how she not only overcame the physical setback of a severe injury, but also grew in her faith.
Storytime Returns!
Storytime on Thursdays is back with an updated schedule- every first and third Thursday of the month! Plan to join at 10 a.m. at Cloverdale Park or, in the case of inclement weather, the Multipurpose room in the church.
Storytime includes a thoughtful and seasonal story, snack, and related craft- perfect for all young children!
Contact Tara Pedersen for more information.
Children's Eucharist Class
Children’s Eucharist Class Opportunity Offered- Designed for children third grade aged and older, this interactive, activity centered class prepares children to celebrate their “First Communion” on Easter Sunday.
Please sign up by Ash Wednesday, March 2nd for the four week class, which will take place on Sundays (March 13, 20, 27, and April 3) from 1-2 p.m. in the Children’s Wing. A workbook may be purchased the first day of class for no more than $25. (Details provided at registration). One parent must attend each class with their child. Please sign up no later than March 2 by contacting Tara Pedersen or by calling the church office at 703-670-0093.
Servant "Hearts" Needed!
Protecting God's Children Trained Servant "Hearts" requested for Parents' Valentine Date Night on Friday, February 11, 6-9p.m.
Parents-single and married, can enjoy some time away to refresh while their children enjoy an evening of safe and seasonal fun with their church family. We need PGC trained servant "hearts" to serve in nursery OR with elementary children; please RSVP to Tara. Pizza dinner provided. More details and registration coming soon!
Pray for Our Teens at Camp!
Please pray for our youth group as they attend their winter retreat- The Booyah Brrr! They will drive down this Friday evening and return Monday afternoon.
Pray that the teens will be able to decompress and draw near to the Lord, without the distraction of complicated learning environments and social media. Every day, they will be taught from the Word and have time to process it alone and with others. Please pray for the youth leaders who will be traveling down with them.
New GriefShare Class Starting January 24
3 King Dolls Find Newborn King
Our 3 king dolls have finished their journey and found the newborn King! Praise be to God! What a journey they had through the entire season of Advent, around Dale City neighborhoods, local parks, car rides around town, the breakfast table, church member homes, and even found their way around All Saints' Church! The children too found our Newborn King with the help of the visiting 3 Kings in Children's Church, hearing all about their journey in word and song on Epiphany Sunday. Thank you again to our treasured Margaret Nicholas donating the King dolls for our children.
Here is a glimpse of our Kings on their journey:
Recent Attender?
Have you started attending All Saints’ Church within the past year and a half? If so, we would like to properly welcome you with a brief meet and greet Sunday, January 23- immediately following the second service. Childcare is available and light refreshments will be provided. Come to get to know our clergy, and some of our staff members while learning about opportunities within our church!
We Believe: An Exploration and Celebration of the Creeds of the Church
The creeds are something we say as part of our worship each week and an integral part of most of our liturgies. Perhaps you wondered where they came from, why they are worded as they are and how they shape our faith. Come join us, over the next 6 weeks, as we look at the history, biblical basis and spiritual significance of the 3 creeds in our Book of Common Prayer – the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed and the perhaps less familiar, Athanasian Creed. This study will meet at the Education Hour (9:45-10:40 am.), in the Sanctuary, beginning Sunday, January 9.
Teen ySummit
Youth & parents! You are invited to participate in the annual "Anglicans for Life YSummit" watch party at All Saints' Church on the evening of Thursday, Jan 20. Anglicans for Life want the youth in Anglican churches to fully understand the worth of all human life, including their own. Please come to this youth-centered Life event full of engaging content from pro-life advocates, abortion survivors, and church leaders. Stay tuned for more details! Email Jedd+ with any questions.
Your Invitation to the Living Nativity
You are invited to a FREE Drive-Thru Living Nativity at All Saints' Church! Come experience the Christmas season with a Living Nativity on Friday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a community event for all ages! Stay in your car, and drive through five scenes from the beloved Christmas story. Each scene has a splash of lights, live animals, music, and costumes. Children's Nativity Activity Bags will be distributed upon arrival. The community is invited to contribute a canned/boxed good upon arrival for the church community food pantry. All Saints' Church is located at 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge, next to Hylton Memorial Chapel.
The rain date is Sunday, December 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Your Invitation to Serve in the Living Nativity
Whether you like wearing costumes or not- you can join the church in serving the church and community in the good news of the birth of our Savior in our second annual Living Nativity!
Last year, our outdoor drive-thru Nativity attracted over 300 vehicles to see the beauty of an annunciation to Mary by Gabriel, a humble manger with a magnificent newborn King, singing wise men and searching shepherds, complete with live animals, a splash of Christmas lights, and music throughout. The 2021 Live Nativity is planned for Friday, December 17 (rain date is Sunday, December 19), 6:30-8:30 p.m., and all are invited to participate!
Areas to serve include:
Father/Son Shepherds
Nativity Angels
Various non-speaking cast roles
Set/Scene
Hospitality
Traffic
Nursery
Canned Food Drive Teams
We will be offering nursery this year for volunteers. Please contact Tara to see where you can best serve.
