The Heart of Stewardship
Walking the Labyrinth: Giving Yourself to God in Prayer and Discernment
The calming labyrinth has long been used as a source of solace, comfort and clarity. Much like walking in the woods or sitting in a quiet room to clear one's head, walking the labyrinth is a type of simple meditation consisting of a walkable, single-line path. Have a problem? Walk the labyrinth to clear your mind and tease out a solution. Need to discover spiritual meaning or find inspiration? A labyrinth can lead you where you seek to go.
A labyrinth is not like a maze. A maze’s intention is to get you lost and a labyrinth’s intention is to help you be found in mind, body and spirit.
Simple instructions:
As you discern your way of love and thanksgiving for all that God has given you, leave whatever is holding you back...then enter our narthex Labyrinth and allow yourself to be embraced by the arms of the mystery of God.
In a few weeks you will be invited to walk the labyrinth, which will be located in the narthex.
David Haas/Lori True Workshop and Concert
On Saturday, October 27th, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield is hosting two events presented by David Haas and Lori True. Haas and True are composers of contemporary liturgical music.
A few of David Haas’ songs: You Are Mine We Give You Thanks We Are Called Now We Remain Blest Are They https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgm9lkTNQmc
From 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Haas and True will present a workshop on singing their music ($30).
At 7:00 P.M. they will present a concert ($20).
Here is the link for further information and to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-haas-lori-true-concert-tickets-50146006054
For those who enjoy the music of David Haas and Lori True, this will be a very enjoyable event!
Craft Fair Planning Meeting
October 21 after the 10 AM service
All are welcome!
All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore
Year-to-Date Financial Status January 1, 2018 through Sept 30, 2018
We appreciate your generosity in giving to All Saints. Timely pledge remittances will help us better manage our cash flow to meet ongoing expenses.
This year's annual Diocesan Convention promises celebration in addition to the usual legislative business as it gets set to consider the admission of two new mission congregations, and also marks the 30th anniversary of the historic election of the first woman to become a bishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion.
The convention takes place November 3 at the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis. A live webcast of the November 3 proceedings is planned via www.diomass.org. The event hashtag for those participating via social media is #DioMassCon18.
The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, whose election as bishop suffragan in September 1988 in the Diocese of Massachusetts will celebrate with convention the 30th anniversary of her consecration.
Under the theme "One Body in Christ," the convention program will include the launch of Massachusetts Indaba 2019 -- a diocesan mission strategy initiative aimed at building relationships among congregations across the diocese through purposeful conversation and encounters.
A variety of social justice concerns will come before the convention, ranging from the church's response to the opioid crisis, immigrant justice and support for gender identity anti-discrimination law in Massachusetts, to church use of fair trade coffee, and a commitment to creation care through tree planting.
The convention will vote on the $8.8-million diocesan budget proposed for 2019, among other business. Clergy and lay delegates -- two from each congregation -- convene annually for Diocesan Convention, the diocese's primary governing body.
The delegates from All Saints are Leah Olendzenski and Sandi Drover. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel to the Cape to meet with our Diocese on November 3. Marya+
From The Danvers People to People Food Pantry
The Danvers People to People Food Pantry is requesting $15 grocery store gift card donations (Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaws) this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last year, the generosity of this community over-stuffed our refrigerators, and we had trouble storing so many turkeys. Of course, all other food donations are welcome at any time. We hope that you continue to give, and that a gift card will make the giving easier for all of us to help put a turkey on the table for those in need.
Through our Perfect Paws Pet Ministry, we also welcome pet food and supplies for those who need assistance in caring for their animal companions. Please consider donating a bag of dog or cat food once a month.
If you are interested in learning more about what scripture we hear in church each Sunday, JOIN US!! We will read the appointed scripture for the following Sunday and learn about the background of the writers, the context of the writing and the message for us today.
We need basket contributions for this year's Silent Auction. You have been so generous in the past; we take in over $2,000 each year!
Any themed items will be appreciated. Gift cards, sports tickets, theater tickets, and scratch tickets are all popular. If you prefer to donate money toward the completed baskets, it will be happily accepted. A list of suggested donations and an information sheet are on the Parish Hall bulletin board.
We also need donations of large baskets, filler and wire ribbon.
To ensure acknowledgement of receipt, please list the donated items and total amount you spent, or the list price if it was on sale, and include your name with the items.
All donations can be dropped off at All Saints (let one of us know) or contact us to arrange pickup. Please submit donations before November 2.
THANK YOU for making this such a success for All Saints!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your love of Jesus, and how God has touched your life, with the next generation! Guests are scheduled for the second Sunday of most months throughout the church school year. Rev. Jim will select a story for you to share with the children, as well as prepare a simple hands-on craft activity to reinforce the day's lesson (you are certainly welcome to prepare your own story and craft if you choose to - we just want to make this experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible!).
Available dates for this school year are February 10, 2019; March 10, 2019; and May 12, 2019.
Please contact Rev. Jim, Leslie Blake or the Parish Office if you are interested, or for more information.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall for Coffee Hour hosting.