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News for the Week of Sunday, October 4 |
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Dear Friends,
It’s a full weekend at All Saints, a weekend when we hold sorrow and joy in one hand.
Today, Friday, we will commend long-time and beloved parishioner Jim Crandall to God at a funeral at 2 pm. There will be a visitation at 1 pm in the church and a reception afterwards in the parish hall.
On Saturday we celebrate a wedding (the third of four fall weddings here this season!).
Then, on Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, the last day of the Season of Creation with our furry, feathered, and scaly friends at the 9 and 11 am services, blessing the creatures who bless our lives. All reasonably well-behaved pets welcome. Pets made nervous by sitting in church can be blessed at 10:30 am on the front lawn. The 8 am service remains fur, feather, and scale free.
All Saints is a place where we can celebrate the fullness, the complexity, of our whole lives, as we worship God, comfort one another in our grief, and celebrate together in our joys.
See you in church!
Faithfully, Suzanne
P.S. Elizabeth Moriarty, former parishioner, good friend of All Saints, and organizer of our Greenlining Campaign will be ordained priest tomorrow at Grace Episcopal Church in Manchester, NH at 11 am (EST). You can see the invitation below, along with a link to view the ordination!
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Feast of St. Francis - Pet Blessing
Sunday, October 4 at 9 & 11 am
Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with your Furry, Feathered, or Scaly Bestie! On this Sunday we’ll celebrate our beloved companions with special treats for humans and animals at both Coffee Hour and Sparkling Sunday.
Outdoor blessing at 10:30 AM for pets who may find coming to church a little too much.
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Sunday, September 27: Pledge Campaign Kick-off
thru Sunday, October 25: Ingathering & Celebration
All Saints: Light is at Work
The All Saints annual pledge drive for 2027 kicks off this Sunday!
Light is at work at All Saints: as we steward our relationships, resources, service to our neighbors, creative responses in ministry, and seek new ways to connect and deepen faith. Come, see, and be amazed.
We’ll be sharing stories regarding All Saints’ needs, our financial goals, how your financial gifts allow us to craft goals, and how your commitment contributes to creating a faithful budget. We’ll have some fun, too!
Thank you in advance for your continued support. Whether you’ve pledged for years, are considering pledging for the first time, or are unable to pledge right now, please know All Saints wouldn’t be the same vibrant, faithful, and inclusive community without you.
More info and conversation to come!
Pledge Committee Members:
John Breffeilh, Stina Dufour, Ken Jones, Katrina Kasten, Patrick Leow, and Suzanne Wille
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 8:00AM, 9:00AM, and 11:00AM. Free childcare is available on Sundays for children 6 months – 3 years old, from 8:45am – 12:15pm.
THIRD SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE
Every 3rd Sunday of the month we offer Taizé at 6:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY EVENING CENTERING PRAYER
We offer Centering Prayer on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
WEEKDAY MORNING PRAYER
We offer daily morning prayer (Monday – Friday) from 8:30 am – 9:00 am on Zoom.
Learn more about Worship at All Saints on our website.
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Witness Wednesdays at Noon
Witness Wednesday will take place on the sidewalk by 55 E Monroe the building that houses Immigration Court. Look for the Witness Wednesday sign!
On Wednesdays, a group made up of participants across the Diocese meets at Federal Plaza near the Calder sculpture (near the corner of Jackson & Dearborn). The prayer service begins at about 12:15 pm and lasts about 20 minutes. The focus is on communal prayer, so no materials are necessary and no RSVPs are required. Any and all are welcome to show up and join in prayer!
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Interested in Baptism for your Child or Yourself?
Traditionally, we baptize four times a year: The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord in January, The Easter Vigil, The Feast of Pentecost in late Spring, and the Feast of All Saints in November. Our next baptismal date is All Saints Day on November 1; if you are interested in having your child baptized then or any other dates, contact Suzanne at suzanne@allsaintschicago.org.
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Newcomer Conversations
Sunday, October 11
Brief Gathering after the 9 & 11 am Services
Coffee, Donuts, and Conversation.
Are you new to All Saints? Perhaps you’ve just attended one or two times and would like to learn a little bit more about our community.
Join us in the Reading Room after the 9am and Suzanne’s office after the 11am for a 20-minute gathering to connect with other newcomers and briefly hear from one of our clergy and vestry members.
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All Saints Book Club
Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 pm (on Zoom)
The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon
In The Small and the Mighty, “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon brings her signature clarity, warmth, and humor to bear on a cast of twelve improbable champions who will challenge everything you thought you knew about who makes America great. You’ll meet a woman astride a white horse riding down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, a formerly enslaved woman on a mission to reunite with her daughter, a poet on a train, and a teacher who learns to work with her enemies.
The All Saints Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM on Zoom. If you are not a regular attendee, contact Mike Burke mebcat@gmail.com for the meeting invite.
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Knit, Purl, Pray!
Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 am
Calling all knitters, needle pointers, weavers, and crafters of all kinds! Are you interested in crafting while getting to know some of your fellow All Saints community members? Interested in learning more? Contact Colin at colin@allsaintschicago.org.
Group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the Month from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
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Caregiver Connections
Monday, October 19 at 7:00 pm
Caregiver Connections is a monthly gathering for caregivers to share experiences, listen, vent, get a break, compare notes, and occasionally hear from experts on specific resources.
If you've thought about attending this group but haven't yet been able to make it, please join us. All are welcome! Reach out to Kelly McNees (kellymcnees@gmail.com) with any questions.
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Social Justice & Outreach |
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A Note of Gratitude for the “Back to School Drive” for Ravenswood Elementary School
Many heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the recent “Back to School Drive” for our neighborhood Ravenswood Elementary School. Once again, it was quite a success!
Along with backpacks and supplies, donations for copy paper provided countless reams. The nearly $1,800 donated for paper provided 151,250 sheets of paper; when stacked on top of one another, the height would be equivalent to the height of a 5 story building! The generosity of All Saints is immensely appreciated by the teachers and staff.
These contributions for our friends at Ravenswood Elementary support a great start to the new school year.
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Say “YES” to Mental Health
Wednesday, October 7 from 6:00 - 7:00pm, at All Saints
Please join us at the next Community Action Team Meeting. We will update our progress and then discuss the ways we can together educate and empower our neighbors to vote YES for the Mid-Northside Expanded Mental Health Services Program!
On November 3, 2026, our community will vote on a binding referendum to decide whether to expand mental health services in Edgewater, Lincoln Square, and Uptown through a 0.025% property tax increase.
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The Spirits of Ravenswood
Friday, October 16 at 7:00PM
Join Ravenswood Community Services for a spirited evening of Halloween themed fun featuring a costume contest, local beer and spirits, games and prizes, tarot readings, and more! Come raise a glass and help raise essential funds for RCS' Food Pantry and Community Kitchen.
This is a neighborhood Halloween party where all levels of costume appetites are welcomed and encouraged. From over-the-top to not-your-thing, come in something festive and fun!
The Spirits of Ravenswood is a fundraiser to feed our neighbors. This year we invite you to raise more than just the dead at this spirited evening of Halloween fun! Costumes welcome and encouraged but not required (but like…it's Halloween).
Price goes up after this weekend!
Tickets and Info HERE
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VOLUNTEER AT RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES (RCS)
RCS & Tuesday Pantry Volunteers
RCS is always on the lookout for new volunteers. If you've been thinking you might like to give volunteering with RCS a try, now would be a really great time.
Click to Volunteer Hub!
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RCS is looking for volunteers to join
the Tuesday Delivery Crew.
Every Tuesday between 12:30-2pm volunteers unload A LOT OF FOOD from pallets on the sidewalk to the Parish Hall for distribution. You should feel comfortable lifting 30-50 lbs and going up and down stairs. Those interested should reach out to Parker at parker@ravenswoodcommunityservices.org.
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Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
Open House Chicago (OHC), one of the largest architecture and urban exploration festivals in the world, is back for its 16th year of celebrating architecture, culture and community. This free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to 200+ sites, including many not normally open to the public.
We still need a few volunteers for Saturday & Sunday.
SIGN-UP HERE
Check out this new video about our bell tower!
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Our next vestry meeting: October 20 at 7 pm in the Reading Room. Vestry meetings are open to the public. To see the most current Vestry Minutes click here. | | | | |
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8:00am
Altar Guild: Pam Palmentera
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9:00am
Acolytes: Willem Kapteyn Dekkinga & Claire Kasten
Altar Guild: Nick Hatzis
Chalice: Skip Yates
Intercessor: TBD
Lectors: Reader 1) Paula Stevens-Contey; 2) David Springer
Ushers: Michael Mattson & Alice Wozniak
Vestry Announcement: Skip Yates
Coffee Hour: Tony Snyder
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11:00am
Acolytes: Bruce Harris, Joshua Harris, & Jenni Masterson
Altar Guild: Jacob Farmer & Alexandra Sandin
Chalice: Rachel Jacobs, Jenni Masterson, Priscilla McGraw, & Gretchen Schlabach
Intercessor: TBD
Lectors: Reader 1) Rachel Jacobs ; Reader 2) Caroline Moore
Ushers: Ingrid Upchurch
Vestry Announcement: Terry DeLisio
2nd Sunday Sparkling Sunday:
4th Sunday Coffee Hour:
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Facebook Livestream Team at the 11:00am Service
Audio: Dylan Masterson
Camera: June Coyne
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Those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit: especially for Bill Young, Peter J. McInerney, Marty, Katherine, and for those whose hurt, burdens, and fears go unspoken.
For those on our long-term prayer list: especially for Andrea K., Judy Palapala, Ashley D., Bryan Bergman, Trisha Diamond, Bob McCamant & family, Noel McGraw, Allen Masterson, Ruth, Sherry, Ron Lee, Robert Winslow, LouAnne Severson, Anna K., Neal, Steve Burns, Ashton Christy, Eugene Washington, Helen LoRusso, Peg Deppe, Nina Chinn, Lionel Edes, and Clara Maddox.
For those around the world: especially those affected by war; and our siblings in Cuernavaca, Mexico; and Renk, South Sudan.
For those who celebrate birthdays this week:
10/4 - Jacob Farmer, Benjamin Garbarek
10/5 - Tim Shambrook
10/6 - Lyla Plourde
10/8 - Katharine Spencer
10/9 - Mark Ortlieb
10/10 - Jonathan Hodges
For those who celebrate anniversaries this week:
10/7 - Simon Crow & Peter Ellis
10/9 - Susan Cox & Michael Bolton
For those who have died: especially for Joan VanDiver, beloved grandmother of Josie VanDiver; Jim Crandall, beloved parishioner; and Ed Zender, beloved father of Anne Zender. May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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