Traditional Worship. Progressive Thinking.
| | Thank you for your grace as this update contains the correct readings, date of email and the special outreach event happening on Sept. 27th. I'm blaming it on being human & the DayQuil! God bless you all. - Admin. Andrea. | | |
September 20, 2026
The Seventeenth Sunday
after Pentecost
11 am Holy Eucharist
| |
The Reverend Sara E. Palmer, Rector
Ms. Jennifer Mindek Beckham, Preaching
| |
Everyone, Everyone, Everyone
is invited to the Lord's table
for Holy Eucharist.
| |
Sunday’s Readings
The First Lesson
Jonah 3:10-4:11
Sheila Arbury
Psalm 145:1-8
The Choir
The Epistle
Philippians 1:21-30
Bill McKinley
The Gospel
Matthew 20:1-16
Mother Sara
Prayers of the People
Daniel Callis
| |
Fall Faith Forum Series
Coming Up!
FORUMS ON PRAYER
with Mother Sara
This Week Sept. 20 &
Next Week, Sept. 27
10:00 in the Conference Room
Are you longing for a deeper experience of God’s presence? Would you like to broaden your prayer practices, grow spiritually, and learn from other parishioners also? Drawing from Richard Foster’s classic book Prayer, Finding the Heart’s True Home and Praying with Clare of Assisi in the Companions for the Journey series, Mother Sara will explore a variety of forms of prayer. We will be encouraged to step out in faith, ask questions, and find practices that nourish and sustain us in our faith journeys. As Foster writes: “God longs for our presence. And God is inviting you-and me- to come home to where we belong, to come home to that for which we were created.” See you at 9.55 a.m. in the Conference Room on Sunday September 20th and 27th for this 2 part-series on prayer.
| | |
This Week's Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are
given to the glory of God
in loving memory of Barry
from Skye & Cynthia
| | |
Architecture Tour this Sunday
following service
Jeff Wells will offer a brief art, architecture, and history of All Souls parish after this Sunday’s worship service. Meet at the Baptismal Font at the back of the nave immediately after the 11AM worship service. The tour lasts about 15 minutes.
| | |
Thank you to all who cleaned the Parish on Cleaning Day, Sept. 6.
Awesome job Team
- Tara Mancini, Jr. Warden
| | Fall 2026 Faith Forum Series | |
September
20 - Prayer: Our Connection with God with Mother Sara, Part 1
27 - Prayer: Our Connection with God with Mother Sara, Part II
October
4 - Psalm 1: A Thematic Introduction to the Psalms with Peter Laugesen
11 - CS Lewis and the Four Cardinal Virtues with Sebastian Wellford
18 - Reflections on Faith and Personal Identity with Carri Banholzer
25 - Spiritual Journey Interview with Mother Sara
November
1 - Religious Themes in the Poetry of Emily Dickinson with vEnessa Acham
8 - Prison Ministries with Rev. Nancy Stockbridge & Heidi Kugler
15 - The Universalist Christian Theology of Marcus Borg with Joe Howell
22 - Spiritual Journey Interview with Mother Sara
29 - Advent Book Study with Seminarian, Jennifer Mindek Beckham
December
6 - Advent Book Study with Seminarian, Jennifer Mindek Beckham
13 - Advent Book Study (Presenter: TBD)
20 - Advent Book Study (Presenter: TBD)
Come journey with us this year as we explore these topics.
Meeting in the Conference Room at 10 am each Sunday. All are welcome!
| |
Survey deadline
extended through Sunday
| | |
by Lisa Watson, Sr. Warden
While we have received important input to date on our parish survey (many thanks to those of you who have responded!), we still are far short of hearing from everyone. Learning more about you and getting your input is critical to helping us to offer programs and opportunities that best meet our congregational needs. It only takes 10+ minutes and may be completed easily from your phone (if desired). Be assured that all responses are anonymous. At this point, we've heard from very few congregants who are in the "younger than 65" age categories.
PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO COMPLETE SURVEY
We have extended the deadline through this Sunday. We really want to hear from you! Your voice matters at All Souls.
Take a few minutes to provide us with a little information about yourself, along with feedback that will help us as we work to offer meaningful experiences that foster spiritual fulfillment and growth over the next year. Thank you!
| |
|
** Outreach Opportunity on Sun., Sept. 27 **
updated announcement
|
Come Assemble Necessity Bags for our Unhoused Neighbors
Sunday, September 27 after coffee hour in the Undercroft
After coffee hour wraps, please join the Outreach committee to assemble bags of necessities for our unhoused neighbors. Bags and some items will be provided, but we encourage congregants to bring supplies as well. Quantity and specific items are up to your discretion. See below for a list of useful items:
- No-chew item (shelf stable applesauce, pudding)
- Protein (meat stick, jerky, tuna/chicken punch)
- Granola/protein bar
- Snack (crackers, nuts, dried fruit, trail mix)
- Juice box
- Napkin and hand wipe
Everyone will leave with 1-2 bags to hand out to our neighbors, if they would like. Extra bags will be donated to Central Union Mission. If you have any questions, please email Julia O'Hanlon at juliagohanlon@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you and serving with you!
| | |
Runs Now thru All Saints Day, Nov. 1
Would you believe that the average cost to diaper a baby in our region is $1,200 per year? It’s no wonder that nearly half of families struggle with diaper insecurity. To help in a small way, and to celebrate the opening of our All Souls Nursery, the Outreach Committee is hosting a diaper drive to benefit the Greater DC Diaper Bank. Between now and All Saints Day November 1, those with extra diapers, pullups, or overnights can bring them to the undercroft (open packages ok). Others can donate cash through All Souls, indicate Diaper Drive in the memo section. Please see Daniel Callis for any questions. or email him at dtcallis@icloud.com.
| | |
Sunday, Sept. 20
17th Sunday after Pentecost, 11 am Service
- Mother Sara’s Forum on Prayer, Part 1, 10 am
- Ms. Jennifer Mindek Beckham preaches
- Vestry Meeting, 12:45 pm, Conference Room
| |
Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30 pm
Men’s Fellowship
The next Men’s gathering held in the church Undercroft will begin as usual with fellowship hour at 5:30 pm and a meal served at 6:30 pm. Our post-dinner event will be hosted by Mark Jefferson, who will lead a discussion --with group participation -- of musical styles of the Black church. Music in the Black church is a rich, foundational tradition that blends African rhythms, European hymnody, and American blues. Come learn more and please respond to Ike Brannon if you wish to attend at chiefdeputyusher@gmail.com.
| |
Sunday, Sept. 27
18th Sunday after Pentecost, 11 am Service
- Mother Sara’s Forum on Prayer, Part 2, 10 am
- Outreach event after coffee hour. Come back necessity bags for our unhoused neighbors. Julia O'Hanlon is the contact. See announcement above.
| |
Sat., Oct. 3
Capital Area Food Bank
SIGN UP Today!
Our parish's next volunteer event is fast approaching at the Capital Area Food Bank on Sat., Oct. 3, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. We want you included!
Sign up using the sign up sheet on the welcome table in the Undercroft, the electronic sign-up, or by texting Kurt Jacobs at (202) 445-5527. Please consider inviting friends and relatives, especially persons you'd like to introduce to, and join, our parish. We are to provide around twenty (20) volunteers, and it is always a lot of fun!
| |
Sunday, Oct. 4
19th Sunday after Pentecost, 11 am Service
- Faith Forum: Psalm 1 - A Thematic Introduction to the Psalms with Peter Laugesen, 10:00 am in the Conference room.
| |
Sun., Oct. 4, after Coffee Hour at 12:45 pm
Information Session on Planning Your Financial Future
Following coffee hour, All Souls Endowment Board and the Finance Committee will present an information session on planning your financial future, featuring Lars Etzkorn, a local attorney who specializes in wills and estate planning. Topics covered will include why everyone needs a will, how legal documents such as general and medical powers of attorney can ensure that your preferences and decisions are honored even if you are incapacitated, and legacy giving to continue your support for All Souls parish and other organizations that are important to you. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin LeGrand, klegrand@gmail.com or Art Warren at aafwdc@aol.com
| |
Sun., Oct. 4, 3:00 pm
St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
A community event!
Meet in front of the church.
All are welcome!
| | |
Sun., Nov. 1
All Saints’ Day, 11 am Service
Our traditional Namesake potluck follows in the Undercroft at Noon.
| | |
Sat., Nov. 7, 4:00 pm, Nave
CAPITAL HEARINGS FALL CONCERT
A Fundraiser for the Cleveland Woodley Park Village
| | |
Sun., Nov. 8, 7:00 pm
MOVIE BENEFIT FOR WOODLEY HOUSE
at the Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD
| | |
Thurs., Nov. 26,
THANKSGIVING DAY, 11 am service
Our traditional Thanksgiving Day potluck in the Undercroft.
| |
All Souls are Welcome at All Souls DC | | |
Ingathering Sunday on September 13, 2026 was a wonderful time of fellowship.
Thank you all!
| |
Dearest Congregation,
Thank you for a lovely gathering at our Annual Picnic Potluck. We extend our sincere appreciation to our outstanding Grill Ensemble: Elizabeth, Jimmy, and Mr. Scott.
As Dee shared: “It warmed my heart to see people enjoying themselves, renewing old friendships, and building new connections over a fine meal.”
Please mark your calendars for our next potluck on All Souls Remembrance Sunday, November 1. More details will be shared in the coming weeks. More information is forthcoming.
Blessings, Inreach Co-Chairs:
Dee Snyder & vEnessa Acham
| There has been a major uptick in the number of scam emails being sent out pretending to be Church Clergy and/or Staff. Please ignore, delete, and mark as spam. Always call or email the office if you are concerned. | We can't wait to see you on Sunday! | | | | |
