Worship Service Time Change

The time of our Sunday morning worship service has been changed to 11:15 a.m. effective November 19.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

All Saints' Episcopal Church Parish Hall

Tuesday, November 28

12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "PortsComm"

to schedule an appointment.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood

for those in need.

Please donate!

Tour of Churches - Friday, Dec. 8

All Saints' will be participating in the annual Tour of Churches, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse on December 8. We will be the last stop on the tour this year and will be providing refreshments to visitors. Volunteers are needed to contribute cookies and help out with serving refreshments. Please contact the church office if you are able to help. Cookies may be dropped off at the church office until 2:00pm on Thursday, Dec. 7 or brought to the church just prior to the start of the tour at 6:00pm on Friday, Dec. 8.

Christmas Flowers and Greenery Donations

If you would like to contribute to the greening of the church for the Christmas season and/or purchase a poinsettia in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for an event in your life, please fill out the form located on the table in the Narthex. You may place your form and donation in the plate offering, or drop it off or mail it to the office. Donation options for poinsettias are $20.00 or "other amount". You may donate any amount for the greenery. If you are unable to come to church and pick up a donation form, you may mail a donation to the church; please specify whether the amount is for flowers or greenery and if it is given in memory of someone or in thanksgiving for someone/something.

Vestry Ballots

Nomination ballots have been mailed to members in good standing. Please return your ballot by December 1. 

Stewardship Campaign

2024 pledge cards have been mailed to the congregation. Please prayerfully think about your contribution and return your pledge card by Sunday, November 19. Pledge cards may be returned by mail, dropped off at the church office, or put in the offering plate on Sunday morning. Additional pledge cards will be available on the table in the Narthex.

"As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life." (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

New Books About Grief in Columbarium

Seven new books about grief were gifted to the St. Thomas columbarium. These books feature poetry, short reflections, devotionals, and personal narratives about grief and loss from a faith perspective. The highly recommended books were selected by two members of the congregation from a list of options by a small business book seller, Hearts and Minds Bookstore. You are welcome to use a book during meditation and prayer in the columbarium or borrow a book to take home. We hope these writings are uplifting and comforting to our community.

Congregational Meeting - Sunday, November 19

After our celebration of Eucharist on Nov. 19, we will have a special Coffee Hour and then have a meeting in order to vote on the changes to our Bylaws. 

Vestry Meeting

The November Vestry meeting will be held immediately after the congregational meeting on Sunday, November 19.

Be Part of God's Work through All Saints' Church

You can make a one-time donation or set up an account for your regular contribution and pledge to the church. The link to the secure site can be accessed through All Saints’ website under the Giving tab:

www.allsaintsportsmouth.org

Contact Vicki Daily, Treasurer, if you have any questions.