Traditional Worship. Progressive Thinking.
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September 27, 2026
The Eighteenth 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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Sunday’s Readings
The First Lesson
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Jim Solomon
Psalm 25:1-8
The Choir
The Epistle
Philippians 2:1-13
Peter Laugesen
The Gospel
Matthew 21:23-32
Mother Sara
Prayers of the People
Heidi Rasciner
| Please join us for coffee and fellowship hour following the service in the Undercroft. | |
Fall Faith Forum Series
Coming Up!
Part 2: FORUM ON PRAYER
with Mother Sara
This 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.”
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This Week's Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are
given to the glory of God
& in loving memory
of Jim Pridgen
by Art Warren
| | Fall 2026 Faith Forum Series | |
September
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!
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Postponement of Sept. 27 Outreach Event | Due to several circumstances, we are postponing the previously scheduled making of the Necessity bags for the unhoused today. Please stay tuned for more information. Thank you - Mother Sara | | |
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 or checks through All Souls, indicate Diaper Drive in the memo section. Please see Daniel Callis for any questions.
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Sunday, Sept. 27
18th Sunday after Pentecost, 11 am Service
- Faith Forum at 10 am: Mother Sara’s Forum on Prayer, Part 2
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Sat., Oct. 3
Capital Area Food Bank
SIGN UP Today!
Volunteer with us at the Capital Area Food Bank on Sat., Oct. 3, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. 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!
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Sunday, Oct. 4 - healing prayer offered
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.
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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
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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!
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Fri., Oct. 16
How to be Brave for Young Adults
Living and Working in DC for 20’s to 30’s,
Here at All Souls with Bishop Marianne
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Sun., Nov. 1
All Saints’ Day, 11 am Service
Our traditional Namesake potluck follows in the Undercroft at Noon.
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Sat., Nov. 7, 4:00 pm, Nave
CAPITAL HEARINGS FALL CONCERT
A Fundraiser for the Cleveland Woodley Park Village
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Sun., Nov. 8, 7:00 pm
MOVIE BENEFIT FOR WOODLEY HOUSE
at the Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD
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Thurs., Nov. 26,
THANKSGIVING DAY, 11 am service
Our traditional Thanksgiving Day potluck in the Undercroft.
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Mother Sara with
EPN President
| | On Tuesday of this past week, Mother Sara met with Jim Swimmer, the President of the Episcopal Parish Network in advance of the 2027 EPN Conference that will be held in Denver in February 2027, to share how All Souls is reaching young people in fresh, creative ways. He enjoyed seeing our Stained Glass Coloring Book. Mother Sara will be presenting at the Conference. | All Souls are welcome at All Souls! | | | | |
