Annual Meeting + Vestry Update

This past Sunday was our annual meeting. During the meeting we shared updates and highlights from 2025 and elected three new vestry members, Paul Fincke, Alyson Ridpath, and Carol Smithson. We also elected Will Washburn to Senior Warden, John Delandro to Junior Warden, and Jim Wyatt to Clerk.

If you missed the meeting, you can read the annual report here. You can watch the service here (including the sermon and the annual meeting reports).

Lenten Program + Dinner: Wednesday Evenings in Lent

Volunteers Needed for Dinners

Join us on Wednesdays in Lent, February 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 6:00-7:30pm for an exploration of Christ’s Passion through visual art. Led by Megan, David, and Ben, each week we will gather at 6:00pm in Thornton Hall for supper, consider a variety of representations, and conclude by 7:30 with Taize worship. We pray you will make this series part of your observance of a holy Lent.

We are looking for volunteers to help provide food for the dinners. Signup here to help.

Email Blair Bruch with any questions.

Jill's Blankets Event is Returning to All Saints!

The Service Committee, Saintly Stitchers, and Human Needs Committee are pleased to invite All Saints members, Preschool families, and friends to take part in a Jill’s Blankets event on February 27 and 28 from 9-12pm. The Foundation provides the fleece, and participants will fringe and knot the edges to create blankets for individuals receiving chemotherapy. The Foundation was established in memory of Jill Ward, who lovingly made and donated these blankets to fellow chemo patients.

This is an easy and fun project for middle and high schoolers looking for service hours. We, also, need people who can whipstitch a simple label. See the sign-up genius or sign up on the Outreach bulletin board in the cloister hallway.

We also ask that you consider donating to jillsblankets.org or make a donation to Human Needs ("Jill's Blankets" in the memo). Questions? Email Joan Dalrymple.

Lenten Adult Formation: Sundays at 9:15am in Lent

Begins Sunday, March 1

The Sunday morning Faith Formation will explore Verna Dozier's book, The Dream of God. For Dozier, God's dream is for "all creation will live together in peace and harmony and fulfillment. All parts of creation. And the dream of God is that the good creation that God created -- what the refrain says, 'and God saw that it was good' -- be restored," Dozier posits that humanity has failed to live into this dream and invites us to consider how to bring about the Dream of God. The book can be purchased online.

Evensong + Dinner: Sunday, March 1 at 5pm

Our first Sunday Evensong on March 1 at 5:00 PM will begin with a prelude by FluteForte, our “in-residence” flute choir. All Saints Choir will be joined by the Richmond Concert Chorale singing canticles by Henry Purcell, with an anthem based on Psalm 84 by Caroline Shaw, “As the Swallow”. The service will be followed by a community supper. All are welcome!

Ladies Who Lunch: March 18

Save the date for the next Ladies Who Lunch gathering. All women are invited to lunch at Grapevine Restaurant on March 18 at 11:30am. There will be an RSVP request soon, so please look out for that!

VBS Registration is Open!

Children’s and Family Ministries invites children ages 3 through rising 5th 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. Sign up today! 

Welborne Volunteer Slots for 2026

Welborne is looking for All Saints volunteers to help at their food pantry (920 Maybeury Drive) on the first Monday of each month. Volunteers are expected to come at 4:30 and work until 6:30, delivering groceries to prescreened patrons in their cars. Most volunteers are expected to lift and carry bags of groceries while some add meats, fresh fruit and veggies, and other sundries to the bags, as needed.

This is a great way for teens to earn volunteer hours. Middle schoolers must have a parent present while high schoolers do not, although it’s a great parent/teen project. Dress warmly in the winter since you’ll be outside.

Signup here for a Monday in 2026.

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