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Message from the Rector

Yesterday, many of us celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks, barbecues, and gatherings with family and friends. As I watched the beautiful fireworks at the beach, my heart was filled with gratitude for the many blessings in my life and in our community. The dazzling bursts of light in the night sky reminded me of the countless ways we are blessed with freedom, democracy, loving / caring and a continual striving for justice and peace for all people.

These blessings are not just national ideals but gifts from God, calling us to reflect on how we can live out these values in our daily lives. As we enjoy the freedoms we have, let us remember to glorify God who grants us these gifts and calls us to use them to love our neighbors and build a just and compassionate world.

This Sunday, we have the honor of welcoming the Rev. Dr. John Wedgwood-Greenhow as our guest preacher. We are also blessed to have him join us for a special moment of gratitude and celebration as we bless the beautiful new green frontal he generously gifted to our church. The frontal is a gift to the church and so is John!

Additionally, as it is the first Sunday of the month, we will celebrate all the birthdays and anniversaries that take place in July, including our nation's birthday! This is a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for the lives and commitments of our fellow parishioners, acknowledging the joy and love that we share as a church family.

As we continue to reflect on the significance of our national celebrations, let us also reflect on all the blessings in our lives, glorifying God in all that we do. May our hearts be like those fireworks, bursting with gratitude and love, illuminating the world with the light of Christ.

Andrew +

PS: The Parish Picnic is next Friday, July 12, beginning at 5pm at the RECTORY. Bring a bite to share if you can and a chair if you'd like to sit outside...looking forward to seeing you all!

So... What's with C4's increased emphasis on funding?!

First: Everyone involved in C4 is enormously grateful to all those who have given to make it "go."  Second: It's understandable to think, "Hey, I already gave!, "I give to others." or, "It's someone else's turn." 

But, reality is different. Three years of thought, effort, fundraising, community workshops, involvement with subject-matter experts and community – and far from least, the hard work of client-members and their liaisons – have now created the conditions that can make it last and actually change things for generations. What were the chances? But, that's only the prologue.

One of my favorite observations is the one about the difference between a chicken's and a pig's interest in breakfast: ... one provides a contribution; the other makes a commitment. C4 is at that stage. Without sustained commitment, it cannot achieve its potential; but with commitment...!  The example of the people of All Saints – its "mother church" – is critical; not just because money itself makes a difference, but more importantly because our actions, the example of All Saints, inspire others, including grant-making organizations, to join in.



Please prayerfully consider (and set aside the few minutes necessary), becoming a recurring monthly donor. Clicking on this link (or pasting it into your browser) will take you to a C4 PayPal site accepting debit and credit cards: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VB3MXRFXYHHKU .  

Checks annotated for C4 in the offering plates or mail also work wonders!

With Heartfelt Thanks,

Kip At Lee

All Saints' C4 Chair

You are invited to join us on Saturday, (7/6), at 9 AM for our monthly Ladies Fellowship Breakfast at Dream Weaver’s in Prince Frederick. This is not a business meeting - just fun, food and friendly chit-chat! All Parish women - women who attend All Saints, women who volunteer with us and women who are friends are welcome to join us in fellowship. Come, place your order, meet us in the back room and find out more about who we are!!!

And just a reminder, suggestions regarding the ECW are always welcome and you can email Jill at crbrfarm@msn.com if you have exciting ideas to share before the next meeting (Saturday, August 17^th at 9 AM).

The crafting/needlework group will be meeting in person next week, Thursday, July 11th from 1 - 3 pm upstairs in the parish hall lounge.

If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, we can help with that. Bring your supplies or if you have none, we've got it covered! We have had people bring their embroidery project or even their coloring book to work on. If you would just like to join us to chat, we would be happy to have you, no crafting required. All are welcome. If you have a friend who would like to come, please let them know. We hope to see you there.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-286-8060.

Join us to work in the Spudnik garden on the grounds of All Saints Church, Sunderland, Saturdays from 9-11 AM July 13 and 27. Note that we'll try to beat the heat by meeting one hour earlier. Bring a hat, some water and a friend. We have all the tools we need to get the job done. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Master Gardener Mimi Miller at millerfam1976@verizon.net.

The Men's Breakfast is always the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 am at Traders Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. Jim Thrift, our convener, will be in attendance setting up the room before 9:00. The breakfasts are for all Christian men for fellowship and fun. We discuss most everything except religion. Plan to attend and bring a friend as all are welcome, especially newcomers. If you attend you'll have fun, if you don't, we'll talk about you.

The lessons for the Seventh Sunday after Penecost are available online...

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp9_RCL.html



Sunday 8 AM:

For those not attending in person, the 8 AM liturgy is live streamed on our Facebook page. You may tune in at 8 AM by clicking on this link:  

https://www.facebook.com/allsaints1692  

The bulletin may be found just below. [ Please note : unlike our 10:30 AM service on Zoom, the 8 AM service is not interactive. You will be able to view the liturgy and the sermon, but will not be able to see or speak with the other viewers.] 

Link to our 8 AM  bulletin >>> BULLETIN

Sunday 10:30 AM:

To join the 10:30 AM service by pc, laptop or smart device , click on this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/715310766  

If you are asked for a password, enter 014954

(You can join directly through the Zoom app by entering the Meeting ID: 715 310 766 and then the Password: 014954)

To join by cell phone (audio only)

Call in number: 1-301-715-8592 When asked for the access code, enter: 715310766# When asked for the password, enter: 014954#

To join by landline:

Dial: 1 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 715 310 766 Password: 014954

Link to our 10:30 AM  >>>> BULLETIN

July Birthdays

2 - Melissa Timmerman

8 - Cheryl Luke

10 - Jim Blaine

13- Betsy VanAuker

16 - Charles Sadler

18 - Bill Peil

20 - Kathy Natale

21- At Lee Marsh

23 - Anita Jeffries

24- Joseph Van Auker

24- Kip At Lee

25 - Cindy Overstrom

26 - David Shupe

27 - Christian Marsh

31 - Kelly McDonald

31 - Quinn Lineberry

A very happy anniversary to Kip & patti At Lee on the 5th, Charles & Joy Sadler on the 5th,

Charles & Betty McDonald on the 9th, John & Tami Pantano on the 11th, Bill & Cindy Peil on the 21st & Filo & Katie Blake on the 28th.

PRAYER LIST

Please remember each and every one on their healing journey.

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