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All Your Preschool Questions Answered!


Our Preschool reopening project is entering a very exciting phase: fundraising, renovation, and operational planning!


The Preschool Project Committee will be hosting a series of information sessions this fall to respond to all the great questions raised by parishioners during our recent feasibility study. 


Join us during Coffee Hour after the 10 am service on the following dates to learn more:


  • Oct 29th - Tour the Space and Review Plans and Renderings (Chapel Building)
  • Nov 5th - Review the Financial Model and Funding Structure (St. Anne's Room)
  • Nov 12th - Overall Information Session and Q&A (Parish Hall) 


In addition, look out for informational mailings at home, as well as links to digital versions here in News and Notes!

Would you like more information about an All Saints' Event? Click here to email the church office at christine@allsaintsglenrock.org.

IN THIS ISSUE:

All Your Preschool Questions Answered!

Sunday Worship Information

Preschool Project Executive Summary of the Feasibility Survey available here!

Healing Eucharist

every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p: Next service November 8

Annual Coat and Cold-Weather Accessories Collection: through 11/19

Ministry Spotlight: Outreach Committee

St. Paul's CDC Men's Shelter Dinner

Next Dinner Monday, October 30

Culture Close to Home Concert & Holiday Shoppe Craft Fair: Sunday, November 19 - Concert at 3 pm / Craft Fair at 5 pm

Visit the All Saints' Youth Environmental Action Group Table at the Craft Fair

All Saints' Hosts Annual RCGR Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30 pm

Sunday School and Youth Group Information

The program year has begun! Reach out to Annmarie with questions.

The Voice Online: Bishop Hughes on "What are we to do in times like this?"

Scroll down for more information and a link to the most recent Diocese of Newark e-newsletter

St. Paul's CDC Food Pantry Food Drive: the need is on-going!

Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube!

All Saints' Email Prayer Chain

To make an online contribution or pledge to All Saints’, hover your phone's camera over the QR-code to the right and tap on the link in the brackets to go directly to our giving page. Or visit our website: www.allsaintsglenrock.org and click on the 'Support Our Ministries' link. Your support helps sustain our ministries. Thank you!


The faithful will abound with blessings.

Proverbs 28:20

 

Sunday Worship Information

Join us Sunday, October 29 for a service of Holy Eucharist:


8 am: In-person in the historic Chapel


10 am: In-person in the Church


10 am: online on Facebook Live

facebook.com/allsaintsgr


and on YouTube

youtube.com/@allsaintsglenrock

Don't forget to like and subscribe to our page!


Click here to follow along in the 10 am leaflet.

 

Preschool Project Feasibility Study Executive Summary

Click here and on the image for the Executive Summary of the Feasibility Study by Kirby-Smith


Thank you to all who responded to the Preschool Feasibility Study Survey. Results of the study can be found in the Executive Summary here. Click here to email the church office for a full 22-page version. And click here to reach out to the Preschool Project Committee for more information.

 

Healing Eucharist

Every 2nd Wednesday next service November 8


Join Father Mark and the Healing Prayer Ministry for Healing Eucharist in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 pm and then for each Healing Eucharist after on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.


This monthly service will feature Communion, Anointing for Healing, and special readings and prayers for the healing of individuals, communities, our environment, and the world. All are welcome to join us with concerns for yourself, those you love, and the peace of the world.

 

Annual Coat & Cold-Weather Accessories Collection

It's getting cold outside!


Drop off to All Saints' by 11/19


If the coats are used, please make sure they are clean and the pockets are empty. We will not donate dirty or damaged coats.


The Outreach Ministry's Annual Coat Drive is on! New and gently-used coats and cold-weather accessories (especially hats, gloves, and socks) will be distributed through Oasis – a Haven for Women & Children and St. Paul’s Men’s Shelter both in Paterson.


Drop off to church at a Sunday worship service or in the Food Pantry bin outside the All Saints’ Chapel preschool entrance before Sunday, November 19.


Email Betsy McDonough at bmcdonough41@gmail.com for more info.

 

Ministry Spotlight: Outreach Committee Ministry

Click here or on the image above to watch this Ministry Spotlight clip on our YouTube page.

Click on the picture to watch the Outreach Committee Ministry Spotlight from this past Sunday.


Click here for our Ministries Listing to find other ways you can help at All Saints’ and our community. This sheet is also available on the table in the Chapel and the Narthex.


As always, feel free to email the church office to sign up: info@allsaintsglenrock.org.

 

St. Paul's CDC Men's Shelter Dinner

All Saints’ High School Youth Group to cook and host dinner: Monday, October 30

Cooking on Saturday, October 28 at 1 pm


Email Leslie Clark at lesliec310@aol.com to ask how you can help. Or simply donate money towards our dinners at www.allsaintsglenrock.org.

St. Paul's Men's Shelter is in need of other groups to deliver dinners on a schedule or just for one night. It's simple! Click here to email Leslie Clark for more information and suggestions on ways to help. 


All Saints' serves the men at the shelter every month with a 5th Monday making the next Monday, January 29, 2024. St. Paul’s Men’s Shelter relies on volunteer support from nearly 30 area church and civic organizations who prepare food and serve hot meals each night. In 2020, the SPCDC Emergency Men's Shelter served 41 homeless men, providing 10,216 sheltered bed nights, 20,925 meals, and 3,700 hours of counseling.


Click here or on the image for more information about St. Paul's Community Development Corporation (SPCDC).

 

Culture Close to Home Concert & Holiday Shoppe Craft Fair

Gospel Trio Concert

followed by Holiday Shoppe Craft Fair



Sunday, November 19

Concert at 3 pm

Craft Fair at 5

40 Central Avenue, Glen Rock, NJ


Join us as we listen to acclaimed gospel trio Joshua Coyne, Alessandra Altieri-Coyne, and Emmett Tross followed by a concert reception and Holiday Shoppe in Parish Hall. The Holiday Shoppe will showcase beautiful art, and unique and useful handmade crafts, created by All Saints’ parishioners and Glen Rock artisans. Come sip, shop, and support All Saints' Church and the Glen Rock community.


Visit the All Saints' Youth Environmental Action Group table at the Craft Fair where they will sell reusable produce bags and metal straws.


About the All Saints’ Concert Series: The arts have long beautified Christian worship. In turn, the church has supported the arts for more than two millennia. All Saints’ Episcopal Church is proud to continue this tradition. We hope you’ll find that beautiful music is both a joy to the heart and solace for the soul. Email the church office at info@allsaintsglenrock.org with questions.

 

All Saints' Youth Environmental Action Group

Visit the All Saints' Youth Environmental Action Group table at the Craft Fair where they will sell reusable fruit and vegetable bags, metal straws, and straw carrying cases.


The Youth Environmental Action Group is a made up of All Saints' children who want to make this world a better place for all creatures, great and small. All children are welcome to join! Click here to email Maggie Hamble for more information.

 

All Saints' hosts the Annual RCGR Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30 pm


All Saints’ hosts the Religious Communities of Glen Rock’s Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30 pm. Join us!


Both a monetary and non-perishable food offering will be collected to benefit local organizations. Come and give thanks together!

 

Sunday School and Youth Group Information

The All Saints' Sunday School and Youth Groups range in age from preschool through High School. Join us for fun, fellowship and learning! All are welcome!


Preschool through 5th Grade: The All Saints' Sunday School group meets each Sunday during the program year in Parish Hall at 9:30 am beginning with music with Gary Grimes.

All Groups Meeting: Sunday, October 29 - Halloween Cookie Decorating for all youth


Middle School Youth Group: The Middle School Youth Group has meetings once a month. Their activities are both fellowship and service-focused.

All Groups Meeting: Sunday, October 29 - Halloween Cookie Decorating for all youth


High School Youth Group: The High School Youth Group has meetings once a month on Sunday evenings and convenes for special projects at other times. Their activities are both fellowship and service-focused.

Next Meeting: Saturday, October 28 1 pm in the kitchen - Cooking for 10/30 St. Paul's Dinner

All Groups Meeting: Sunday, October 29 - Halloween Cookie Decorating for all youth


2024 Confirmation Group: Confirmation marks the transition to spiritual adulthood in the Christian church. The 2024 Youth Confirmation Class is primarily composed of 9th and 10th graders. Classes take place once per month in preparation of Confirmation which will take place in Spring 2024.

Next Class: Sunday, November 5 at 5 pm at Annmarie's home.


Email, call or text Annmarie Tarleton for more information: youth@allsaintsglenrock.org or 201.787.2057.

 

A Message from Bishop Hughes

 

Latest issue: Bishop Hughes on "What are we to do in times like this?"


Click here to read the latest issue of The Voice Online, the Diocese of Newark email newsletter.

There are hard copies on the Information Table in the rear of the Chapel and the Narthex of the Church.

Click here to receive The Voice Online in your email inbox - https://dioceseofnewark.org/publications.

 

All Saints' Food Drive for St. Paul's Food Pantry

All Saints' is a local drop off for St. Paul's Food Pantry in Paterson. 


Drop off donations at church at the Sunday services or any day – follow the signs in the parking lot to the drop off bin at the All Saints’ Chapel building. Our volunteers bring food to the pantry weekly.


Most-needed items: loaves of sliced bread, canned beans / vegetables / fruits / soups, canned chicken / fish / meat, cooking oils, crackers, dried herbs and spices, dried fruits, diapers / wipes, toiletries.


St. Paul's Food Pantry is serving a larger population than ever before. In 2021, the SPCDC Food Pantry provided services to 550 Heads of Household per month, a total of 2,382 beneficiaries (i.e. adults & K-12). This level of support equated to 552,220 meal equivalents distributed. The second most in SPCDC Food Pantry history - only surpassed by meal equivalents distributed in 2020.


Click here to reach out to All Saints' with questions or for more information on St. Paul's Food Pantry - info@allsaintsglenrock.org or 201.444.6874. 

 

Visit All Saints' on social media and on our website!

The AV Ministry team continues to explore new channels to extend our digital reach to the All Saints’ community and beyond. Interested in learning how to serve on our Audio/Visual ministry? Click here to reach out to the church office.


Our 10 o’clock Sunday services are live-streamed to both Facebook and YouTube simultaneously! 

www.allsaintsglenrock.org

youtube.com/@allsaintsglenrock

facebook.com/allsaintsgr

instagram.com/allsaintsglenrock

 
All Saints' Email Prayer Chain

Email Sue Morgan at sue.morgan1066@gmail.com to obtain prayers

for yourself and your loved ones through our email prayer chain.

 

Click here for All Saints' most recent minutes from monthly Vestry Meetings.

 
 

All Saints' is a Christ-centered faith community in the Episcopal (Anglican) tradition where all are welcome. We come from many backgrounds and perspectives, but we share two common commitments: to grow in our love of God and our neighbors; and to see a world transformed by Jesus. No matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Join us!

 
 
 
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