August 2024 Adult Discipleship Offerings

Adult Sunday School Hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.):

Small Group Studies continue during the Sunday School hour. Please enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and fellowship with fellow parishioners in one of the following offerings:

“Acts,” continuing in the Administrative Conference Room

A study of The Holy Spirit moving in dramatic ways in the early church continues and is open to all who are interested or curious. Please contact Jim Morrison (571.338.5774) if you have questions.

“30 Days to Understanding the Bible” by Max Anders, continuing in the Creation Room

In this six-session video Bible study, used in conjunction with the book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, Max Anders explores the Bible's key people, places, events and messages in bite-sized pieces to increase your knowledge of the Bible and understand the doctrines of the Christian faith. This class is open to all who are interested or curious and is hosted by Art Pedersen.

Homebound Christian Education that meets via Zoom on Thursday evenings is taking a break during August with plans to resume in September. Please watch for future announcements!

NEW!! Foundations For Ministry Year 2 – New Testament
September 2024 - June 2025 Sign-up begins in August

This class begins on September 8 and meets on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m., September 2024 through June 2025. A workbook (cost: $40) provides weekly homework and guides the class through each lesson. A prerequisite for this class is Foundations for Ministry Year 1 – Old Testament. Class meets in the Administrative Conference Room in the Administrative Wing. To register, or if you have questions, please call or text Jim Morrison at 571.338.5774 or send email to adultdiscipleship@allsaintswoodbridge.org.

Statement from ACNA Provincial Assembly Youth Delegates

“… We value what unites us and we want to be intentional to persist in love when we disagree. We want to stay in fellowship with each other and not allow our differences to divide us….”

All Saints’ own Reilly Pachecano (fourth from left) was a youth delegate to Provincial Assembly, which met last month. The delegation published its statement on July 12:

“We, the youth delegates of Assembly 2024, love the Anglican tradition and find depth, beauty, and meaning in the Anglican way of formation, mission, and worship. We value the high emphasis on scripture and the way the cross is central. We look forward to ways that young people can continue to connect with other Anglicans, with local churches outside our denomination, and those in our communities for the sake of the Gospel…. ”

Read the full statement here: https://anglicanchurch.net/youth-delegate-statement-from-provincial-assembly/

July 28 is VBS Celebration Sunday! 10 a.m. Service and All-Church Picnic

Celebrate with us this Sunday, July 28 at one combined VBS Sunday Celebration service at 10 a.m.! Have your children wear their VBS t-shirts and join in on all the VBS songs to celebrate friendship with Jesus. Activity bags will be provided for each child. Come watch the VBS slideshow! Nursery provided for ages 5 and under.

Following the 10 a.m. service, everyone is invited to the VBS Celebration Picnic at 11:30 a.m. Hot dogs, chips, watermelon, a Moonbounce, SCUBA gear, Slip ‘n’ Slide for the kids, trykes, and, of course, VBS games and music will all be part of the festivities! Bring a lawn chair. An extra-large covered tent with tables and chairs will also be available to provide shade.

Midweek Eucharist Returns to the Sanctuary July 31

After VBS finishes on July 26, the Sanctuary will again be available for Midweek Eucharist. Beginning on Wednesday, July 31, our 6:30 a.m. & 8 a.m. Midweek Eucharist services will take place in the Sanctuary. We appreciate your flexibility!

Men's Prayer Breakfast July 20

Men of All Saints’ and their guests are invited to breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, at All Saints’ Church. We will enjoy a time of food, fellowship, prayer, teaching, and ministry updates. We’ll conclude by 9 a.m. so men can enjoy family and other weekend activities. Please contact Jim Morrison at 571.338.5774 by text or voice to help ensure a good amount of food is available.

VBS Commissioning Sunday is July 21

Calling all SCUBA VBS volunteers! Get ready to make a splash as we lead children to dive into friendship with God July 22-26!  Everyone serving at any time during VBS week is asked to wear their SCUBA VBS t-shirt on Sunday, July 21, as Father Scott will be inviting the church to pray over us at both the 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. services to commission us for mission. Need a t-shirt (specifically labeled with “All Saints' Church”)? We have plenty for anyone that wants one! Contact Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org or stop by the church office.

VBS Decor Setup Day Saturday, July 20

The decorations have been made, now it's time to transform our church into an under-the-sea world on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m.! Jobs for everyone: hang high, hang low, splish or splash the walls, corners, ceilings, and classrooms with blue seas, sea animals, ocean life, and coral reefs. Guidance is provided and for those who prefer to keep two feet on the sand, we have jobs for you too! This is an all-church invite starting at 1 p.m.; come and go as you are able. Contact Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org with questions or for more info.

July 2024 PGC Class

Protecting God's Children at All Saints’ Church is a required workshop for all those 14 and older who volunteer with youth and children (Sunday School Leaders/Assistants, Nursery attendants, Youth Ministry, etc). The next class offered will be Monday, July 15, 7-9 p.m. 

Nursery and childcare for children in third grade and younger will be made available upon request at least one week prior to the class. Please RSVP to Tara with any childcare needs. Everyone who plans to attend the workshop is asked to register by emailing Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org

July Birthdays and Anniversaries

We thank God for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month!

If your name is missing from these lists, it is because the church office does not have that information for you on file. Please contact the office so we may accurately update our records.

No Morning Prayer or Compline Through the Summer

Wednesday Morning Prayer and Friday evening Compline, held on Zoom, will be on hiatus through the summer. Watch this space for updates!

ACNA Bishops Elect New Archbishop

The Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas, was elected Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America by the College of Bishops before Provincial Assembly began on June 24. He will serve as the third archbishop of the ACNA for a term of five years, with maximum service of two terms. Learn more here.

July 2024 Adult Discipleship Offerings

Adult Discipleship Offerings in July 2024

During Our Sunday School Hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.)

Small Group Studies continue during the Sunday School hour. Please enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and fellowship with fellow parishioners in one of the following offerings:

“Acts”  A study of the Holy Spirit moving in dramatic ways in the early church continues and is open to all who are interested or curious. A study guide by John Stott plus selected video segments guides this study. Study guides are available for $12 each (Kindle version is $10.49 if you choose to order on your own). Meets in the Administrative Conference Room in the Administrative Wing. Please contact Jim Morrison (571.338.5774) if you have questions.

The Good and Beautiful Life by James Bryan Smith
Continuing in the Bishop’s Conference Room (second floor of the Administrative Wing) This deep, loving and transformative book will help you discover the narratives that Jesus lived by—to know the Lord he knew and the kingdom he proclaimed—and to practice spiritual exercises that will help you grow in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God.

This study will meet in the Bishop’s area (second floor) above All Saints’ Administration Wing. Books will be available on the first day of class for $10 each (Kindle version is $14.24 if you choose to order on your own). Coffee/Tea will be provided.

For Young Adults/College Students: Louie Giglio’s “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at the Table”

Continuing in July, this video Bible study by bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy's lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation. God has prepared a table for you. Come and join us. We meet in the Creation Room in the Children’s Wing. Please contact Art Pedersen (571.991.6927) if you have questions.

30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders.

Starting July 21. In this six-session video Bible study, used in conjunction with the book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, Max Anders explores the Bible's key people, places, events, and messages in bite-sized pieces to increase your knowledge of the Bible and understand the doctrines of the Christian faith. This class will meet in the Creation Room and will be hosted by Art Pedersen.

"The Prodigal God" by Tim Keller

Continuing on Thursdays at 7 – 8.30 p.m. via Zoom.

An opportunity for study and fellowship for those of you who haven't been able to gather in person: Zoom is the answer. Deacon Julie, Kat Zwingle, and Lexie Miller are hosting a Zoom group on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Through the end of July, they are reading The Prodigal God by Tim Keller, watching short video clips from the author, and discussing each chapter. This is a new and startling look at a parable you think you know. After July, a new study will be announced. If you want to join, all you need is a computer or a smart phone, and internet service. If you don’t know how to use Zoom, we can help! Please contact Deacon Julie Tilton at jtilton@allsaintswoodbridge.org.

Join the Music Ministry Team!

There's still abundant opportunity to join the Music Ministry Team at All Saints’, either as an instrumentalist, a vocalist, or a member of the renewed choir! The sign-up sheet is out in the Atrium. Eric McAfee, our Music Director, will reach out to each individual who signs up to better understand interest and comfort levels in contributing to musical praise and worship.

VBS Craft, Snack, & Pack Day

Come join in the fun of helping pack up bundles of crafts, snacks, and packs for our upcoming SCUBA VBS! Come to the church office for refreshments and be VBS helping hands to bundle supplies for the children on Monday, July 8, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

RSVPs helpful to Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org