Traditional Worship. Progressive Thinking.
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October 25, 2026
The Twenty-second Sunday
after Pentecost
11 am Holy Eucharist
| The Reverend Sara E. Palmer, Rector | |
Everyone, Everyone, Everyone
is invited to the Lord's table
for Holy Eucharist.
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Fall Faith Forum Series
Coming Up this Sunday:
10:00 am in the Conference Room
A spiritual journey interview with Peter Lom and Owen Basil.
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Sunday’s Readings
The First Lesson
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
Daniel Callis
Psalm 1
Sung by Choir
The Epistle
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Embry Howell
The Gospel
Matthew 22:34-46
Mother Sara
Prayers of the People
Kevin LeGrand
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Please join us for coffee hour
following the service at noon in the Undercroft.
| | Stewardship Campaign Update | |
2027 Stewardship Campaign Update
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to the “Upholding One Another in Love” Annual Stewardship Campaign! Our participation goal is 90 people/families pledging and our financial goal is $450,000 by November 15th. As Abbey Stuckless noted last Sunday in her talk, by pledging - you support the good works our faith
community performs.
Last December, we reported the following to our bishop for 2024 and 2025:
• Monthly food contributions to the Woodley House
• Serve breakfast weekly at Christ House
• 2 Christmas “Giving Trees” for Housing Up
• Samaritan Ministries Breakfast Fundraiser in 2024 and 2025
• $10,000 in grants to charities in 2024 and $10,000 again in 2025
• $10,000 to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem for Gaza/Pallestian relief -2024
• $10,635 to the Haiti Micah Project - providing meals, schooling, and medical care for orphans in Haiti – 2025
• $5,000 to Woodley House in 2024 and again in 2025 for general support
• 2 Capital Area Food Bank Service days
• 1 Rock Creek Park Cleanup Day
• 2 All Souls church clean-up days in both 2024 and 2025
• Over $500 for the Episcopal Church in Cuba in 2024.
Make a Pledge
You can pledge online here or by filling out a pledge card and placing it in the offering plate or mailing it in to Andrea Meier, our Parish Administrator. Or you can contact Andrea directly and she can record your pledge for you.
Thank you! - Jeff Wells, 2027 Stewardship Chair
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Treat Table on Sat. Oct. 31 - parking lot | All Souls is asking for donations of Halloween candy for our Annual Treat table by October 25th. Please leave in the treat bucket in the kitchen. We will begin the festivities for the neighborhood Halloween Parade in our parking lot on Sat. evening, Oct. 31st at 4:00 pm. | All Saints & All Souls Day Necrology | It isn't too late, please let Andrea know the names of any of your deceased loved ones to be mentioned on November 1st, All Saints/All Souls Day. Email her at office@allsoulsdc.org no later than this Monday, Oct. 26. You may also fill out the form here. | Diaper Drive through Nov. 1 | | |
What’s with the growing pile of diapers in the undercroft?
The DC Diaper Bank supports vulnerable families by distributing essential baby and hygiene products to those who need them most. To help in a small way, and to celebrate the opening of our All Souls Nursery, the Outreach Committee is hosting a diaper drive. Between now and All Saints Day November 1, those with extra diapers, pullups, or overnights can bring them to the undercroft (open packages ok). They can also take new and unopened wipes. Others can donate cash or checks through All Souls, indicate Diaper Drive in the memo section on your check.
Please see Daniel Callis for any questions.
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ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO THE LECTORS’ MINISTRY?
We are now compiling the Lectors’ Schedule for Nov-Dec-Jan. If you feel called to join us in this ministry, please contact Will Stewart, Lector Coordinator, as soon as possible so we can see if you would be a good fit. [To our current lectors: please inform Will of your away dates for this quarter if you have not already done so.]
Thanks! Will
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Sun., Nov. 1: ALL SAINTS DAY
Day light savings time ends
Faith Forum at 10:00 am, "The Poems of Emily Dickinson and their Relation to her Views on Religion" with vEnessa Acham. Please click here to review the poems prior to next Sunday. This will take place in the Undercroft (rather than Conference room.)
All Saints’ Day / All Soul's Day, 11 am Service
Our traditional Namesake potluck follows in the Undercroft at Noon. It would be appreciated if you can plate your food in advance, which will save time by eliminating the need to transfer them to platters.
Thank you, - vEnessa Acham, Hospitality
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Sun., Nov. 1: We Wish God Speed to Sheila Arbury at the Potluck.
Come wish Sheila a cheerful, "so long and see you later" on Nov. 1st during the potluck. Sheila has been a faithful member for years. Here is a list of the ways she has served the All Souls community in her own words, and we thank her!
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I joined All Souls in 2009 which means I have been here 17 years.
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I immediately joined the choir, because my son was singing here, and I stayed in the choir for 14 years.
- I have served as a lector.
- I was on the vestry for three years.
- I have volunteered at Christ House for about eight years.
- I was on the Stewardship Committee and served as co-chair for several years.
- I have been on the Counting Committee for about 7 years and prepare the counting schedule.
- I have served on the Outreach Committee and have been co-chair for the past three years.
- I was a Foyer Dinner captain the last time All Souls had this activity".
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Sat., Nov. 7, 4:00 pm, Nave
CAPITAL HEARINGS FALL CONCERT
All Souls resident ensemble will perform this Fundraiser for the Cleveland Woodley Park Village. We hope you will come and listen to this amazing group of singers and stay for the light reception afterwards.
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Sun., Nov. 8, 11:00 am service
The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
CAPITAL HEARINGS at All Souls
We are also glad to have the Capital Hearings sing for our mass service on this Autumn Sunday in November following the Saturday evening concert.
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Sun., Nov. 8, 7:00 pm
MOVIE BENEFIT FOR WOODLEY HOUSE
at the Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD
There are several free tickets available, compliments of an All Souls donor. If you would like one, email Mother Sara.
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Sat., Nov. 14, 10:00 am
CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION AT NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
If you have not been confirmed in The Episcopal Church yet, now is your opportunity! Saturday November 14th at 10 am., Bishop Budde will confirm you and/or receive you into the Episcopal Church, along with members of other congregations in the Diocese. This is a most beautiful venue to commit yourself to God. I will attend the service with you and you can bring friends and family.
If you have already been confirmed in another church, you can be received into the Episcopal Church at that service. If you have been away from God for a while, you can reaffirm your commitment to Christ.
There are two All Souls members registered. Please let Mother Sara know ASAP if you would like to be added to do any of these rites on November 14th: rector@allsoulsdc.org
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Come for Service
& Stay for Pie!
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Thurs., Nov. 26,
THANKSGIVING DAY, 11 am service
Our traditional Thanksgiving Day potluck in the Undercroft. Come and make All Souls a part of your annual tradition!
| | Fall 2026 Faith Forum Series | | |
October
25 - Spiritual Journey Interview with Peter Lom and Owen Basil
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!
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Mother Sara recommends picking up your Advent book now to be prepared for the Faith Forum in December! Available on Amazon for $10.22 or Audible or Kindle.
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All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss
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- Names for necrology needed no later than Monday, Oct. 26
- Halloween Candy is needed for Sat. 10/31 treat table at 4:00 pm
- Diaper drive runs through Sun., Nov. 1
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Mother Sara is away, Nov 3-6 & The Rev. David Wacaster will be on call for pastoral needs at phone # 202-491-4340.
- Capital Hearings Concert, Sat., Nov. 7, 4:00 pm
- Movie Benefit for Woodley House, Sun., Nov. 8, 5:00pm
- Food Drive Collection for WH, Sun., Nov. 8
- Confirmation at WNC on Sat., Nov. 14, 10:00 am
- $tewardship campaign runs through Sun., Nov. 15
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Please submit announcements by the Monday of the week you would like them to go out. Thank you.
| A Wonderful Time with the Bishop | |
A REASSURING TIME WAS HAD WITH BISHOP MARIANN ON OCT. 16
On Friday, October 16, our Parish had the joy of hosting over 70 young adults from
across the Diocese of Washington, and ecumenical friends from beyond for a thoughtful
discussion with Bishop Mariann Budde. With pastoral warmth and wisdom, Bishop
Budde invited us to trust in God’s gentle guidance through our ever-changing world and
remember that we never walk life’s path alone. A heartfelt thank you to our Vestry, Wardens (especially our Junior Warden who was able to attend!), and all the dedicated volunteers from our young adult group here at All Souls who welcomed our guests with such gracious hospitality.
What’s Next?
The DC Episcopal Fellowship is launching a series of young adult symposiums. The first, focusing on Mental Health & God, will be held at St. Monica & St. James on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM (optional Mass at 6:00 PM). For details, please contact Joe Neal.
We invite you to keep our young adults in your prayers as they grow together in faith and community.
- Peace & Blessings, Joe Neal, Co-Coordinator, DC Episcopal Fellowship (DCEF)
| Next week learn about the fabulous piano donated to the choir room and the history of it. The music program is delighted! | All Souls are welcome at All Souls! | | | | |
