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A Reflection from The Rev. David Curtis
Practicing Resurrection
The Lord is risen! The Lord is risen indeed!
We are a resurrection people. We are a people who are redeemed and saved by a God who chooses to die for us and is raised from the dead, defeating death for all time.
Resurrection is not only about the next life; it is about this life as well. As a resurrection people, how do we practice resurrection in our lives now? Here are some suggestions:
· Invite friends and family to join you in worship. Invite people to this glorious celestial feast of bread and wine offered each week.
· Serve others. Join the All Saints Garden Ministry this year on April 25 to clean out the garden beds and plant crops to benefit the Welborne Food Pantry. Commit to spend at least $5 each month for food for the Food Pantry.
· Visit others. Reach out to those friends and family who you have not seen in a while. Go for coffee or lunch or stop by to catch up. Seek reconciliation, if needed.
· Grow spiritually. Come to Faith Formation on Sundays at 9:15am or the God Within Group on Mondays at 10:15am. Read scriptures regularly and meditate upon them.
· Join a ministry at All Saints. Become a reader, or an acolyte, or an usher. Join the Altar Guild or the choir.
· Just be. Slow down and just be with God in silence. Talk with God and let God speak to you because, at times, God is but a whisper.
However you practice resurrection this Eastertide, may you always know the risen Lord! Alleluia! Alleluia!
David+
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Preschool Spring Fling: April 11 from 9:30am-12:00pm
Everyone is invited to the annual Preschool Spring Fling on April 11 from 9:30–12:00pm! Join us for a fun-filled morning on the patio as we celebrate spring together (rain date: April 18 at the same time). There will be bounce houses, snacks and treats, and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the preschool. It’s a great opportunity to gather as a community, enjoy time with friends, and support our wonderful preschool. We hope you can join us for all the fun!
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Adult Formation Resumes This Sunday
After taking a short break, our adult formation will resume this Sunday in between services. Join them in Thornton Hall on Sundays at 9:15am!
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Service Meeting: This Sunday Following 10:30am Service
Join The Rev. David Curtis in the library following the 10:30am service on April 12 to discuss upcoming service and outreach projects. Everyone is invited and your input is appreciated! If you can’t make it and have any questions, please email David, deaconjdc@gmail.com
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Upcoming Youth Events
Join us for a fun and full spring with All Saints Youth! In April, we’ll meet for Formation (April 12), Go Karts at Windy Hill (April 19), and a full day at Busch Gardens (April 26). In May, we’ll gather for Formation (May 3), serve at Cabaret (May 17), enjoy a hike at Belle Isle (May 24), and wrap up the month with Youth Sunday (May 31). We hope you’ll join us for these great opportunities for fellowship, fun, & service! All middle and high schoolers are invited to join youth group! Please contact Nick Brata with questions or to be added to the youth group email list, nbrata@allsaintsrichmond.org
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Men's Club: April 20 at 6:00pm
The Men of All Saints are invited to the next dinner and speaker event on April 20 at 6:00pm in Thornton Hall. Julie Buchanan of the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority will present a brief program about regional work to reduce household waste and increase access to recycling. Recommended donation of $20/person. RSVP here or call the church office, 804-288-7811.
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Garden Workday: April 25 from 9am-12:00pm
We’re looking for volunteers of all ages to help in the garden on April 25! Come for an hour or stay the whole time, any help is appreciated. Middle and high school students can earn community service hours. Bring a pair of gloves and join us as we get the garden ready for the spring and summer growing season. Contact The Rev. David Curtis with any questions, deaconjdc@gmail.com
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May Evensong + Dinner: May 3 at 5pm
Join the All Saints Choristers for Evensong for Easter on Sunday, May 3, at 5:00 PM. A prelude recital will feature trumpeter John Rose (VCU), accompanied by Daniel Stipe. The service will include music by George Dyson, John Rutter, & Will Todd. A community dinner follows and is open to all— with a Cinco de Mayo theme.
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Choir Cabaret: May 17 at 5:00pm
Save the date for a festive evening of food, music, and community in support of the All Saints Music Education Fund! We will have a potluck dinner followed by a light‑hearted concert featuring choir members and soloists. Come support our singers—and enjoy a fun and memorable evening together. More details coming soon, including a potluck sign‑up and ticket information!
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Outdoor Worship Service: May 24
Worship with us outdoors on the patio on Sunday, May 24 for our 10:30am service. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will move the service indoors. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on for this casual, family friendly service. We will also have some chairs setup. We will still celebrate our 8:00am service in the chapel.
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Lunch Packing: Saturday, May 30
Saturday, May 30 at 9:00am is our next lunch packing event. We are looking for volunteers to shop (expenses reimbursed), make sandwiches, pack the lunch bags, and deliver to four area shelters. This is a great event for all ages! Email Winston with any questions. Signup here.
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Signup for VBS!
Children’s and Family Ministries invites children ages 3 through rising 6th grade to our Snowball Mountain Challenge, June 22nd–26th, from 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Kids will enjoy games, stories, and hands-on activities while learning to trust God and grow in faith through our theme verse, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13). Registration is $45 per child.
Rising 5th and 6th graders are invited to join the week and participate in a mission-based program - students become scientists for the Kids Clean Water Project as they discover the global water crisis, how it affects kids just like them, and how they can help those kids receive clean water and hear The Gospel!
Sign up today!
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Children's Chapel Volunteers Needed
We would love to have your help one Sunday this spring! Come and spend time with our littlest saints during the 10:30 am service. The only requirements are a positive attitude and a willing heart! We are looking for one volunteer each week, with two volunteers needed for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Sign up for a Sunday here: https://bit.ly/3Lh7Beq
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Welborne United Methodist Food Pantry Donations
Welborne is in need of food donations for their food pantry. Please consider picking up a few items during your next grocery trip and donating them to the green shed outside of the All Saints Playground.
Click here to view Welborne's Facebook page where they post updates as well as their current weekly needs.
If you are interested in volunteering at Welborne, please email Karen Sundlun at sundlun@verizon.net
CURRENT FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:
Cereal
Canned green vegetables
Mashed potatoes
Snacks- lance type cracker packs, individual bags of goldfish or pretzels or trail mix
Cooking oil
Canned chicken
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Get In Touch with Us!
All Saints Staff
Nick Brata, Director of Youth Ministries
Natallia Chyhryna, Financial Administrator
Victoria Childress, Director of the Nursery
The Rev. David Curtis, Deacon
Scott Hayes, Director of Music
Winston Hazlegrove, Parish Administrator
The Rev. Megan McDermott, Assistant Rector
Whitney Reid, Director of Children & Family Ministries
The Rev. Ben Robertson, Rector
Robert Rosenbrook, AV Coordinator
Daniel Stipe, Principal Organist
Melissa Taylor, Preschool Director
Tyronn Wilkins, Building & Grounds
All Saints Vestry
Bill Burgoyne
John Delandro, Junior Warden
Paul Fincke
June Lehman
Alyson Ridpath
Carol Smithson
Will Washburn, Senior Warden
Errol White, Treasurer (Ex-Officio)
Claiborne Winborne
Jim Wyatt, Clerk
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