The Blessing of the Animals

is a Blessing to All of Us!

And it is this Sunday at 9am

NOTE:

NO 8AM OR 10AM SERVICE

NO 9AM PRAYER OPTIONS

NO CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

YOUTH GROUP MEETS AT 10:30AM

Shaver Learning Commons

Day School Campus

Bring pets, friends, & family

In celebration of our love of creatures great and small

on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. 

Enter the Day School Campus through the Stone Arch in the main parking lot and walk west towards the athletic field. The Commons will be on your right, just past the Tiger’s Den. See you there!

Leashes and cages/pet carriers requested!

Worship Schedule

This Weekend

Saturday 5pm 

Sunday 9am 

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS ON DAY SCHOOL CAMPUS



Wednesday

12:00pm  A Holy Lunch-Break

Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayers

followed by a quick Bring-Your-Own

Brown Bag Lunch in St. Barbara

 This Week's Bulletin + Readings & Announcements

SUN 9AM



SAT 5PM

A Coffee Treat Kind of Thursday

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you get to the end of Tuesday and think to yourself, “Man it’s been a long week.” And then you realize it’s Tuesday. 

That’s kind of how this week has been here at All Saints’. And I am not complaining at all—I love what I get to do and the people that I get to be with, but there are weeks when it seems like everything happens all at once. And of course, each thing is excellent and important and worthy of care and attention, but sometimes it’s just a lot.

It started on Sunday with Day School Sunday, a beautiful celebration of the whole All Saints’ community. Our choristers sang beautifully; Dr. Whitman (our Head of School) and Lillian Benjamin (Student Council Co-President) spoke with heart and humor; the faculty, staff, and trustees showed up in force; and many people stayed after service to enjoy a snack and some friendship. 

Day School Sunday was just the first of many Day School events this week, though. On Tuesday and Thursday evening, our school administrators unveiled the School’s new strategic plan to parents. And on Thursday morning, we welcomed a batch or prospective parents to campus to tour the school and learn about All Saints’.

In between all these Day School events, Evensong happened on Wednesday evening. It was our first Evensong of the season—and the first Evensong for most of us since singing several services in England in May and June—and it was absolutely beautiful. I am so grateful for Tom and Gavan and our amazing and dedicated choir. 

These special events are just part of the story of this week, though. As I write this, here is what is happening in our office. Toby, Cathy, and Will are all working outside in the Close to prepare for our winter lawn (which should be ready by All Saints’ Day). Christina is preparing to mail giving statements for the 4^th quarter. Daniel is working on material for his ongoing class on the mystics. Erin, Nanette, and I are preparing for two funerals this weekend. Allison is getting things ready for the Bishop’s visitation in just one month. And this upcoming Sunday will require a lot of extra care and preparation from all of us as we gather in the Day School Pavilion to bless all our pets at 9AM!

So why I am writing to you about all of this? Because rather than choosing to focus on how much is going on and how busy we all feel right now, I am intentionally expressing to our staff how grateful I am for each and every one of them, for their dedication to this place and this community, and for the amount of care and energy they invest in their jobs each and every day. And in the middle of a busy week, it’s good to take a break and celebrate the fact that we are not here to do this work alone. So, we had a coffee treat this morning and the most remarkable thing happened. The mood around the whole place lightened. People came out of their offices and talked and laughed for a moment. We collectively remembered why we are all here—for the love and joy of community—as we enjoyed a moment of community ourselves. 

Get a Look-See at What's Coming Up

This Program Year

From special services to choir concerts, from engaging education to drinks with the clergy mark your calendar now to be a part of as much as you would like.

Click here to view or print a copy of

the upcoming schedule.



Hard copies are also available

at the Welcome Table in the narthex.

The Rosary Prayer 

next gathering OCTOBER 11

Sundays at 9AM

in St. Mary's Chapel

Led by Ken Mosesian

Praying the Rosary lasts about 20 - 25 minutes, and helps to calm and center your mind through this ancient devotional focused on the Great Mysteries in the life of Jesus Christ. Rosary prayer beads and service booklets are provided. 

Centering Prayer next gathering OCTOBER 11

Sundays at 9AM in the Chapel of the Holy innocents

Led by Fr. Daniel Collier and Sara Soller

The Practice of Centering Prayer familiarizes us with God’s first language – SILENCE. This method of silent prayer serves to

prepare one to receive the gifts of God’s presence. It is simple yet profound in its effects.

Second Sunday: next gathering OCTOBER 11

Sundays at 9AM in the St. Barbara Rooms

2027 DRAFT BUDGET PRESENTATION with the Finance Committee, Treasurer, and Vestry

Once a month, we will have an informational session focused on the ministry or the business of the church. This is when you should expect updates from key ministry partners, leadership & more.

Coffee and Conversation next gathering OCTOBER 18

Sundays at 9AM in the St. Barbara Rooms

A chance to connect with and get to know the clergy and one another. Each week, the preacher for the following weekend will be part of the conversation to ask the members of the All Saints’ community what they hear or wonder about in the appointed lessons—to get some communal input for next week’s sermon.  

BISHOP JOHN of KENYA

will be at All Saints’!

The Rt. Rev. Dr. John Orina Omangi

Anglican Church of Kenya

Diocese of Upper Southern Nyanza-Kisii, Kenya

He will be joining us on Sunday

October 18 at both 8am and 10am.

Come hear his sermon and meet

him and some friends from Kenya

at Coffee Hour.

The Deacon’s Bible Study

Led by Deacon Patrice

Women of the Bible

FALL 2026: SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAYS  

10:30am in the St. Barbara Meeting Rooms on Oct 6 & 27 | Nov 17 & 24 

(Notice Date Change in Red) 

Reading about the women in the Bible reveals a great deal more than simply the stories of a few individuals. Through the women’s trials and triumphs, the text offers various (sometimes contradictory) pictures of gender, family life, and relationships. Our modern understanding of gender may not translate directly onto the functions of gender in the Bible.

What are our pre-conceptions about gender in the time of the Hebrew Bible and in the Greco-Roman world? We may imagine that ancient women were universally oppressed or powerless, relegated to their roles as wives and mothers. This unit challenges these pre-conceived ideas as it seeks to understand the many roles women hold in biblical stories. We will read the stories with special attention to the power dynamics, including those surrounding gender, enslavement, and empire.

It is important to remember that these women’s stories do not necessarily reveal what was normal or even ideal about gender in the ancient Near East or the Greco-Roman world. Instead, they show us glimpses of those worlds from which the authors of the texts made meaning.

“Women in the Bible” sheds new light on familiar characters like Mary Magdalene in the New Testament and Sarah, Abraham’s wife in the Hebrew Bible. It also studies characters who are less well known to many Bible readers, such as the city of Babylon, styled as a whore in the Book of Revelation. Through the stories of these women, discover how gender can inform your reading as you explore how these stories relate to your own faith journey.”

September 8:    Sarah | Genesis 16, 17, and 21

September 22: Tamar | Genesis 38, 2 Samuel 13

October 6:   NOTE DATE CHANGE

Women Warrior  | Judges 4 and 5

October 27:  Woman of Valor | Proverbs 31:10-31

November 17: Woman at the Well | John 4:5-30 and 39-42

November 24:  Whore of Babylon |  Revelation 17-18

MUSIC NOTES

FROM TOM PETERSON, Our Music Director

All Saints' Requiem Service

Sunday, November 1, 6 pm

This year, the reading of the names and the censing of the Close will be interspersed with music from a modern choral favorite, Eleanor Daley's Requiem.

St. Cecilia Day Concert

Sunday, November 22, 4 pm

Accompanied by chamber orchestra, the Choir of All Saints' sings music that celebrates music — St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians — including Howells' Hymn to St. Cecilia, Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia, and highlights from Handel's Ode for St. Cecilia's Day.

BRAND NEW: Check out our All Saints'

YouTube Playlist -- Just click here!

See and hear some of the music highlights coming this Fall.

Thanks for listening,

Tom

All Saints’ - All Around!

Join us at any of our off-campus, midweek services for some extra Episcopal worship. Just check in at the Front Desk at each location.

FIRST TUESDAY of the month: The Terraces (OCT 6)

10:30am in the Chapel | 7550 North 16th Street

THIRD THURSDAY: The Beatitudes  (OCT 15)

11:30am in the Board Room | 1610 West Glendale

THIRD THURSDAY: La Siena   (OCT 15)                                 

3:30pm in the Chapel | 909 East Northern  

Caring Crafters

Fourth Sundays

11:30am-1:30pm in St. Barbara

NEXT GATHERING:  SUNDAY, OCT 25

Questions: Contact Sharron Luther

sharronluther@yahoo.com

"Be still and know that I am God."

- Psalm 46:10

Centering Prayer Workshops/Practice

The Practice of Centering Prayer familiarizes us with God’s first language – SILENCE. This method of silent prayer serves to prepare one to receive the gifts of God’s presence. It is simple yet profound in its effects.

And we follow with a study of the Mystics who lived the Contemplative life in search of this constant presence. Our first book to read and discuss: The Naked Now.

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING

6:00-6:30pm in the Holy innocents’ Chapel

NEW: MYSTICS STUDY GROUP

6:30-7:30pm in Holy Innocents’ Chapel

ALSO SUNDAY MORNING CENTERING PRAYER

at 9am in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents

NOT ON OCT 4 - BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Questions? Contact: Fr. Daniel at dcollier@allsaintsoncentral.org

NEW! Coming the end of October:

FACILITATOR TRAINING

for The Art of Engaging Holy Scripture curriculum. (TAEHS)

This is part of Fr. Daniel Collier's Episcopal Evangelism Society Grant to help build the Contemplative Church at All Saints'. TAEHS grounds a parish in prayer and inspires ruminating on the scriptures in community. Fr. Jim Clark will be leading this Facilitator Training. Fr. Daniel will lead a special introduction to TAEHS/Lectio Divina as our Advent Evening Series in December.

To learn more, click here for more details. All interested must contact Fr. Daniel Collier at dcollier@allsaintsoncentral.org.

Prison Ministry Card Writing

Third Tuesdays

6-8pm

IN URBANO LIBRARY

NEXT GATHERING: 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20  

“EVERYONE’S INVITED”

IN-PERSON BREAKFAST

9:00AM

 Wednesday, October 14

Moon Valley Cafe

502 E. Thunderbird

 ALL SAINTS’ MENS GROUP

IN-PERSON LUNCH

 11AM 

Monday, OCTOBER TBD

Scott's Generations Deli

742 East Glendale

NOW in the

SAINT BARBARA GALLERY

Exhibitors include:

Jana Castle

Kathleen de la Serda

Sandra House

Anne Kleindienst

David Sheetz

Patrice Taylor

Grant Washburn

Pat Washburn

Come by and take a look!"

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EXHIBITORS WANTED

A new group exhibit of art and handicrafts will be installed in late

November. If you'd be willing to have your work included in the next

exhibit, please call or email Don Peters at cornflakeaz@gmail.com,

602 300 5193,

YOUTH SUNDAY!

Sunday, October 25 at 10am

Our amazing youth will be bringing the entire service to you: As lectors, acolytes, preachers, intercessors, Choristers, Hospitality, and more!

OUR PARISH FAMILY

This week, we pray for our beloved friends and family who have died.

MARY HOPEMAN

Funeral on Saturday, October 3 at 10am

in the Chapel

MARY DOYLE STRAUSS

Funeral on Saturday, October 3 at 2:30pm

in the Church

MARCIA KNUTSON

Funeral on Tuesday, October 13 at 2pm

in the Church

KATHLEEN RILEY

Funeral on Saturday, October 31 at 10am

in the Church

DIXIE & MICHAEL

GROSSMAN

Funeral on Friday, November 6 at 10am

in the Church

MARK TOWSLEY

Funeral on Saturday, November 14 at 10am

in the Church

May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

A HUGE THANK YOU

to everyone who has sent in their pledge. It really means so much, especially now.

Three Ways to Keep Current:

1. Sending your personal check to: All Saints' Church, 6300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

2. Use your bank's online bill-pay

3. Through our secure, online system, REALM. Click here.

Call the Church Office and we can walk you through the process easily. 

Christina Berlinger is our Director of Finance. She is in the office Tuesda through Friday 10am-6pm.

cberlinger@allsaintsoncentral.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

10AM Service

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

10AM Sermon

Fr. Perry Pauley

In case you missed Choral Evensong last night . . .

It was GORGEOUS!



The music was just breath-taking!

Thank you, Tom Peterson and all the singers and musicians for your beautiful offering to God. Thank you to the fantastic altar party and hospitality team who survived just fine without my help (I was busy taking photos). Thank you to our facilities staff for their efforts and hospitality. And thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the spiritual refreshment that only a Choral Evensong can provide!

Hope to see you here this weekend for

worship, fellowship, and service All Saints' style.

We are so honored to be that meaningful place for your spiritual refreshment, compassion, and kindness.

Any questions or suggestions, let me know.

ntowsley@allsaintsoncentral.org