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Communications All Saints'
Answers to Prayer at the Food Giveaway

Once again, God was on the move in meeting people's prayer needs at the November 9 food pantry. 

Answers to Prayer at the Food Giveaway
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Life First Seeks Volunteers for Ultrasounds

Life First is training a new sonographer and seeks pregnant volunteers to come in for free ultrasounds.

Life First Seeks Volunteers for Ultrasounds
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Communications All Saints'
Bonhoeffer Film Coming Soon!

Angel Studios is releasing a new film about Dietrich Bonhoeffer on November 22 called “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin.”

Bonhoeffer Film Coming Soon!
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Communications All Saints'
Call for Vestry Nominees

Yesterday, Father Scott sent out an email with important information regarding the election of new Vestry members at the annual All Saints’ business meeting in January 2025.

Call for Vestry Nominees
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NEW Adult Discipleship Offering!

Preparation in Advent: Then and Now Ever wonder what happened in the period between the Old and New Testament?

NEW Adult Discipleship Offering!

Getting to Know the Church Staff- Deacon Julie

This week, we are featuring a staff member at All Saints’ Church to encourage our community to stay connected and find ways to get involved. This week, we’re featuring Deacon Julie Tilton.

We asked her a few questions to get to know her and her ministries better.

How did you come to All Saints' Church? 

I attended Christ the Redeemer (CTR) in Centreville for a number of years, and continued on as the Director of Spiritual Formation for 6 years even after I moved to Prince William County. When the price of gasoline spiked to $4 a gallon in 2008 I decided it was time to switch to All Saints’, shortening both the time and the cost of my commute to church considerably! And now gasoline is almost $5 a gallon!!! I was also familiar with All Saints’, having brought a team of intercessors from CTR for the training that the Rev. Valerie Whitcomb was providing at All Saints’ for Restoring the Foundations (RTF).

What ministries do you lead?

In addition to serving as a Deacon I am the Director of Caring Ministries (which includes Stephen Ministry), and also the staff liaison for Women’s Ministry (including Needlework and Blessing Bags.) I also receive the prayer requests from the online prayer form on our web site, and coordinate these requests with 15 intercessors. In addition I oversee and facilitate GriefShare sessions online for persons within and without our church who have lost a loved one.

When did God call you into ordained ministry? 

For a number of years I coordinated housing and travel for the Titus Institute of Church Planting for trips of would be church planters to a large annual church planting conference in Orlando. On one of these trips (2011-12) I was chatting with Rev. Susan Bubbers, a priest in Florida, when she suddenly told me I should seek the diaconate, that it was all over me. At the time I thought deacons were a step to becoming a priest and I told her I was not called to be a priest. When she said she meant the permanent diaconate I felt a shock go through me! The rest is history. I was ordained a Deacon by Bishop John in 2014.

What is your favorite thing about being a deacon?

Reading the Gospel and leading the Prayers of the People.

 How can the church be praying for you?

For continued recovery from a lung illness that has damaged my lungs; and that I do not contract Covid.

Where do you see God working in the ministries you lead? 

All Saints’ is currently holding its 6th GriefShare course and in every course there has been tremendous healing over the 13 weeks from beginning to end. There has also been healing and support provided by Stephen Ministers

What are the biggest challenges these ministries are facing?

We have a transient congregation and a number of trained Stephen Leaders have moved away. And while women seem receptive to having a trained spiritual confidant walk with them through the valley, men are reluctant to accept a Stephen Minister.

What is the most exciting place you've visited?

New Zealand for 10 days in 2001 with family.

Any podcasts you're currently listening to?

I love listening to the BibleProject podcast while I walk my dog Shiloh.

Besides the Bible, what is the most formative book you've read?

“Nine O’Clock in the Morning” by Dennis Bennett. It brought me back in to the church in about 1975. It was the first time I understood what grace was, and that I could not earn it. I just had to receive it.

What do you like to do for fun outside of church?

Play with my dog and with my grandchildren. Read historical fiction and mysteries.


If you would like more information about the Caring Ministries, Needlework, or Blessing Bags, you can email Julie.

Getting to Know the Church Volunteers- Tammy Bailey

This week, we are featuring the Food Giveaways through an interview with Tammy Bailey.

We asked her a few questions to get to know her and this ministry better!

How did the monthly food giveaways start at All Saints’ Church?

It all started with the vision of Scott+. As he shared with me his passion to share the love of Christ by providing food for those in need in our community, my heart was stirred and I wanted to be involved. Alison Pachecano was already serving in the existing food pantry ministry at All Saints’ and immediately jumped on board. Although we were in the midst of the pandemic, she suggested that we explore a model that would allow people the dignity of selecting their own food. Sylvia Dean visited another food giveaway ministry and encouraged the same approach. It didn’t take long and we had a plan together for an outdoor food giveaway. Our church family was amazing and quickly came together to make our first food giveaway happen in March 2021.

What is your favorite thing about leading this ministry? 

There are so many aspects of this ministry that I love! I don’t know that I can pick just one favorite, but I’ll narrow it down to two. First, I love that every month we get to invite people from our community into God’s house and show them his love by meeting a tangible need and offering them prayer, friendly smiles, and kind words. Second, I absolutely love the way our church family works together, serving side-by-side in so many different ways, to bless our community. There’s no better fellowship than serving Christ together!

What has been the biggest challenge?

My heart’s desire is to see individuals meet Jesus as they experience his love through our food giveaways. However, so many of our guests do not speak English. Sharing the good news of Christ with them is challenging due to the language barrier. Likewise, while we invite every guest to worship with us, we know that those who do not speak English are less likely to return for our services. Please join me in praying that God will open doors and show us how best to minister to our non-English-speaking neighbors.

How can the church be praying for you?

As the ministry continues to grow, I would ask for prayer for

  • wisdom as we continue to expand (especially regarding raising up more leaders within the ministry)

  • God’s provision of enough food to meet the growing needs

Where do you see God working in this ministry?

Wow! God has been amazing! I had no idea when we begin this ministry last year where God would take us. Each month I love to hear the reports from the prayer team of the individuals who come through seeking a touch from God. Likewise, God has brought us together as a church family to serve with united vision. He has opened the doors for a growing relationship with Title 1 schools, especially Neabsco Elementary School. And his tremendous grace and provision was evident when we were selected to receive the $90,000 grant to enhance this ministry.

What’s coming up in the months ahead for the food giveaways and the other outreach ministries?

We will continue our food giveaways on the second Saturday of each month. In addition, we will also be serving resettled refugees, which will include deliveries to the homes of many who do not yet have transportation. Our commitment to providing fresh, healthy food will be enhanced as our garden volunteers grow fresh vegetables. Additionally, First Fruits Farm in Freeland, Maryland will be providing fresh produce from July through November. We will continue to foster our growing relationship with Neabsco Elementary School by providing weekly food to students who might not otherwise have enough food on the weekend and food for those families throughout the summer months. We will also be collecting school supplies for Neabsco students. Finally, we will soon be seeing the grant funds being used to purchase a 40-foot storage container which will hold non-perishables as well as a freezer for perishables. This will further enable us to secure donations of fresh food from local grocery stores.

What would you say to someone who wants to serve this ministry, but is not sure where to begin? 

Show up! 😊 The monthly food giveaways are such a great place to start with something for everyone who wants to serve. I would also love to have a conversation with anyone who wants to get involved but isn’t sure what role best fits for them. There are jobs that can be done during weekdays, evenings, weekends…sitting, standing, driving…lifting heavy boxes or sitting at a table or computer…once a month or every week…at the church or in the community…you get the idea. If you want to serve, there is definitely a place for you!


If you would like more information about the Food Giveaways, you can email Tammy to get involved or serve!



Pray for Our Teens at Camp

Lift up our Youth Group students and leaders in prayer as many of them will be attending the Camp Booyah June 12-17. This summer camp was started to provide students from Anglican Churches a summer camp rooted in the rich liturgy and tradition of the Anglican church, with a missional focus through daily community service projects, and the adventure and fun of competitions and games.

You can worship with the students by listening to the Booyah 2022 playlist below! These songs will be featured at each night’s worship service.

Mark Your Calendar- VBS Training Dates!

Interested in serving at Vacation Bible School this year, but not sure where you’ll fit in? Attend one of the VBS Training Sessions to learn more about the different roles needed for our monumental outreach to children in the community through Vacation Bible School.

This year’s VBS will take place August 1-5 from 9 a.m.- noon. Register here to sign-up for a training date.

  • Monday, June 20, 7-9 p.m.

  • Thursday, July 14, 1-3 p.m.

  • Saturday, July 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

You can also RSVP to Tara.

Attend Protecting God's Children Training! As part of Diocesan requirements, all VBS volunteers are required to be PGC trained. Make sure you are certified and up to date!

  • Saturday, June 4, 9:30 a.m.-Noon

  • Tuesday, July 12, 7-9:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, July 21, 7-9:30 p.m.

RSVP to Tara.

A little more about this year’s VBS

Small group crews and their Crew Leader will travel together for each day's adventure, worshipping and singing at Sing & Play Celebration, digging into Bible Adventures, experimenting with Science-y Fun at Imagination Station, playing games at Red Rocks Rec, view Kid-Vid Cinema real-kid testimonies, and eat fun treats at Oasis Tastes. Ages Kindergarten graduates through 5th grade. 6th graders and up can serve as Crew Leaders or Assistants! Registration opens Memorial Day Weekend!

Have a preschooler ages 3-5? Quail Trail Preschool VBS is just for Pre-K kids! (Registration priority for volunteers; 20 slots available). Little ones gather with the older kids for Sing & Play Celebration each day (except Day 1 so they can immediately connect with their Crew Leaders & Quail Trail Preschool Area), experience a little less structure and more free-choice play in a simpler learning environment, enjoy PreK Quail Trail  decorations, play on the playground, get messy with irresistible craft and play activities, and have their own interactive Bible Adventure! 

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Serve the Homeless This Month: Streetlight Meal June 29

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On June 29 All Saints' Church will provide a meal to the homeless through Streetlight Ministries. We will be feeding 75 people that evening! Food & drinks should be dropped off ready to serve at the Pathways Vineyard Church between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. Food should be warm and ready to serve. The point of contact at the church is Linda Coleman.

Location: Pathway Vineyard Church, 1550 Prince William Pkwy., Woodbridge

Click below to see meal instructions, what is needed, and sign up. Thank you!

Getting to Know the Church Volunteers- Mary Ferguson

This week, we are featuring the Children’s Ministry at All Saints’ Church through a faithful volunteer who serves each week! Mary Ferguson volunteers in the nursery, Preschool Sunday School class, and a variety of other areas in Children’s Ministry.

We asked her a few questions to get to know her better.

How did you come to All Saints' Church?

My husband moved here, and he found All Saints. The children and I moved five months later. That week started VBS. I offered to help but Mother Valerie, Sandy Sierra and Sandy Gray told me to leave my children, Steph and Robert, there so I could unpack some of the boxes. They told me not to worry that they would use me the next year and I have been teaching in some capacity for the last 25 years.

Where do you work?

Manassas Christian School. I teach math and science for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I have taught at Manassas Christian School for 24 years

What do you do in All Saints' Children's Ministry?

I teach Preschool Sunday School. I work in the nursery and substitute for children's church. I prepared the coffee for fellowship hour for 12 years until Covid. After that I cleaned the bathrooms between services.

What has led you to serve so faithfully in this ministry?

God led me through my own shadows of death during my divorce. How can I not serve Him in His house. God took my kids and protected them during this time when I couldn't. He led them in ways that I would never have been able to do. I owe God so much that when He calls me, I try to answer. I have known that He blessed me with the gift of teaching, and He has not closed this door to move me somewhere else. I cannot count the blessings he has given me.

How can the church be praying for you?

They can pray that God will take care of my daughter as she is struggling with her depression. That He will help my son to become a true believer in Him. To help me to recognize His blessings

You serve with the preschool Sunday School class almost every Sunday, what is your favorite thing about the 3-5 year olds?

Their love for the Lord and their excitement about God and Jesus. They also give great hugs.

What is your favorite Bible story to teach children?

The story of Ester because she was put in that position for 'such a time as this'. It allows me to show all my students that God has a plan for them, and He puts them in places for such a time as this. It helps to show that they are important to God and to Jesus.

You also faithfully attend the mid-week morning Eucharist- how does that impact your day and the rest of the week?

It allows me to listen to God and to take communion without feeling that I need to be somewhere else. It also grounds me for the rest of the week. I am so thankful for this time with God.

What do you do for fun in the summer when school is out?

I teach swim lessons. It is so great to watch kids who are scared to put their face in the water, suddenly become little fish.

Is there any encouragement you would offer someone considering serving in Children's Ministry?

Let God lead you in how to present the lesson. If you don't want to teach the age your children are, then teach a group that is older or younger than that age group. Enjoy watching how they learn, and give it try.


If you would like more information about Children’s Ministry, you can email Tara to get involved or serve.


VBS Registration is Open!

Get ready for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the Southwest! Exploring God's greatness gives kids a rock-solid faith for the road ahead! Small group Crews and their Crew Leader will travel together for each day's adventure, worshipping and singing at Sing & Play Celebration, digging into Bible Adventures, experimenting with Science-y Fun at Imagination Station, playing games at Red Rocks Rec, view Kid-Vid Cinema real-kid testimonies, and eat fun treats at Oasis Tastes.

Registered children will experience a week full of faith discoveries, memorable music, and epic adventures that help kids encounter God's amazing love for them. VBS is for ages Kindergarten graduates to rising sixth grade. There is also Preschool VBS for 3-5 year olds with priority registration for volunteers.

Learn how you can support Vacation Bible School and register today!

Membership Course 2022- A Path to Confirmation

This summer All Saints’ Church is launching the 2022 Membership Course for those seeking to become members of the church and confirmed or received by Bishop John when he visits on November 6. This course is part of the path to belonging at All Saints' Church, exploring the Christian faith- beginning with its earliest foundations up to present day. The course will form the understanding of the Faith as it is expressed in the Anglican tradition.

When: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. Running from July 6- October 26.

If you have any questions about participating in this course, email Father Jedd+.

If you have witnessed or suspect the abuse of a child or vulnerable adult: