Please pray for our brother and sisters in Syria and Turkey.
Holy One, you are our comfort and strength
in times of sudden disaster, crisis or chaos.
Surround us now with your grace and peace
through storm or earthquake, fire or flood.
By our Spirit, lift up those who have fallen,
sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild,
and fill us with the hope of your new creation;
through you, our rock and redeemer.
We are excited to announce the launch of Youth Formation! All middle and high schoolers are invited to join in Sunday Formation, and all other Youth activities. During the Spring semester, Formation will be held monthly, and will meet as a combined Middle and High school group.
Our first class will be February 26, 2023 at 9 AM, in the Jr./Sr. High Classroom.
And the schedule for the remainder of the Spring session will be:
* March 19
* April 16
* May 21
Youth Fellowship Event: Spinners Arcade - Sunday, March 5 at 12:00 PM
Join us at Spinners Pinball Arcade for an afternoon of fun and fellowship! We will meet at Spinners Arcade (919 N East Street) at 12:00PM on Sunday, March 5. Each attendee should bring $15 for the entrance fee, which will cover the entrance fee and unlimited play for that day! Pizza (from Papa Johns) and snacks will be provided!
If you are interested, please use the below link to let us know you are coming!
All formation lessons/events are from 9:00am – 9:50am.
Classrooms are located as follows:
PreK / K / 1st Grade Classroom - next to Nursery
2nd / 3rd Grade Classroom - behind PreK/K/1st grade classroom
4th Grade and Up Classroom - hallway between Lower Gathering Space and elevator
Enrich your Lenten Journey by participating in Stations of the Cross which will be held in the the Historic Church every Friday at 7 PM throughout Lent. The service allows the faithful to trace the steps of Jesus as depicted in the framed illustrations along the walls in the main church. The devotion known as Stations of the Cross is an adaptation of a custom widely observed by pilgrims to Jerusalem: the offering of prayer at a series of places traditionally associated with our Lord's passion and death. Daughters of the King will be hosting this spiritual event which is open to everyone! Come join us for one or all of the Fridays- February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Choral Evensong, 1st Sunday in Lent - February 26 at 5PM
Weekly Bible Study on the Appointed Gospels (Zoom)
To those of you have have yet to join us, the Gospel Bible Study Zoom will welcome anyone for our Monday night sessions. Join us when you can, and don't worry about when you can't!
Our Study is guided by the Rev. Elaine Prince revprince1986@gmail.com on Mondays from 7-8:30 PM. Our next meeting will be on Monday, Feb 27th and will be studying for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, using the text of John 3: 1-17. Anyone wishing to study the Gospel reading for the following Sunday may gather on Zoom, hosted by Lynn Gebrowsky LGNMA@comcast.net.
We will briefly reflect on the previous Sunday’s sermon before we look at the upcoming Gospel.
For further information you may contact Elaine+ via email or (301) 797-0132
Many parishioners may remember the Rice Bowl project that was held during the Lenten season for a number of years at All Saints’. Since the start of the pandemic, we had to put a pause on this effort. We believe this is a good time to resurrect this project. For those of you not familiar, the Rice Bowl project is a fund-raising campaign held during Lent (starting February 26 through April 2). All the funds collected for this effort are directed toward a specific charitable organization. We alternate between a local charity one year and an international charity the following year.
Since we do this during Lent, we ask that you forego something during the week that you would spend money on and donate what you would have spent to the Rice Bowl. Heading to Starbucks to get a $5.00 latte? Give that up and donate that $5.00 to the Rice Bowl. Headed out for lunch? Maybe consider brown-bagging that day and donate what you would have spent to the Rice Bowl. This practice fulfills both the sacrificial and almsgiving elements to our Lenten spiritual practices.
This year we've chosen "Drop In The Bucket" to receive funds collected. This organization builds water wells in African villages that don't have access to clean water. Not only do they build the wells, but also educate and train the local villagers on maintenance and repair of the wells to insure continuity of water availability long after the well is constructed. Current cost to build a well is $7,000.
If you have any questions about this effort, please contact Cathy Guzauskas cathy09271@comcast.net or Linda Miller, Outreach coordinator at All Saints’. We are excited to bring this effort back to life and we ask that you prayerfully consider supporting this project.
On March 5 at 9 AM, all are welcome to our next Multigenerational Event. We will be in the season of Lent, one of the special times of the year when people prepare for and remember their Baptism. We will learn about the signs and symbols of Baptism and what it means that we are baptized. Everyone is welcome!
Did you know…..
(from the Advocate’s website)
"In the 1980s a group of individuals and organizations led by All Saints Episcopal Parish, Frederick, Maryland partnered and worked together to address the growing homeless rate for families in the community. The outcome of their admirable efforts is the founding of Advocates for Homeless Families in 1988, an organization that has successfully impacted the lives of several hundred families who otherwise may not have had the support and resources to overcome their homelessness.”
Would you like to know more about the mission and programs of Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc? All Saints member, Dan Huebner, is currently serving on their Board of Directors. If you’d like to know how to become more involved please contact Linda Miller at lindy205@verizon.net and she will connect you with Dan.
Computer students celebrate the school’s 7th anniversary.
Last week, computer students celebrated the 7th anniversary of their school. 60-70% of the students are female. Participants range from middle school through college graduates.
Sewing classes are now being offered in the building adjacent to the computer school. Women are learning skills which enable them to make their own clothes and provide income for their families.
The Rev. Joseph Pagano, PhD, will offer a short version of his university course on African American Theology and Ethics. The class will meet on Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm. Please contact Dr. Pagano at jpagano@allsaintsmd.org if you are interested.
Thanks to those who participated in last week's drive! Our next DIAPER DRIVE to support CENTRO HISPANO will be occurring Thursday, March 2 between 12- 1p.m. If the drop off time doesn’t work for you, indicate that when you sign up and we can work out another arrangement. Thank you to those who have already signed up to donate!
You may place your donations on the red pew when you come to church.
We have a hero amongst us! Join in honoring Frederick County Generational Heroes.
St. Mary's Chapter will meet Monday, March 6 at noon in Parish Hall with lunch provided. Rev. Amy will give an update on the rector search and we will meet Jesse Ratcliffe, our new Music Director. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. Contact Betty Hedges chuckandbetty@verizon.net for more details.
Outreach Ministry Meeting - Monday, March 6th
All are welcome to come and share their hopes and dreams for the ministry of outreach. How might God be calling you, calling us to deepen our relationships with neighbors around us, both near and far? Please RSVP to Linda Miller, atlindy205@verizon.net. We’ll meet in the Memorial Lounge, next to Rev. Amy’s office, from 7 pm - 8:30 pm.
Becoming Beloved Community Anti-Racism Workshop Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland will be offering "Becoming Beloved Community Anti-Racism Workshop" on Saturday, Feb 25, 9 AM - 5 PM, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. A light continental breakfast will be provided in the morning. Lunch will also be provided.
The workshop is designed to provide opportunities for open discussion about one of the most difficult topics we have in our country: RACE. It is by no means a simple conversation, and it is certainly a conversation that requires more than just a few hours together. The issue of race is divisive in so many ways, but as a Christian community we are all called to do this difficult work together. One of the primary goals of the workshop is to provide new pathways for having honest and open conversations about racial injustice, the legacy of slavery, systematic and institutionalized racism, and white supremacy. It’s hard and difficult work, but the ultimate goal is for all of us to grow as a community of reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers who not only share a common passion for Becoming Beloved Community, but for understanding intimately God’s call to us to be active participants in the creation and sustaining of the Beloved Community.
All congregations within the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland are invited to this workshop being held at All Saints’. For more information, please contact Rixey Hoult at rixeyann@comcast.net . Space is limited, so please register in advance using the following link:
Join us for lunch and a special showing for Asbury and All Saints’ Parishioners on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11:45am, The Great Hall, All Saints’ Parish
A Story of Two Churches: Moving from the Past — Building a Better Future covers the historical connection between Asbury United Methodist and All Saints’ Episcopal Churches in Frederick before Emancipation up to present day. This 30-minute documentary is a part of our shared history. Discover how our two churches have reconnected in recent years to have conversations about race and work toward truth, healing, and repair.
Lunch will be provided, and conversation will follow the movie. To help us plan, please RSVP Jill Browning at jbrow1429@gmail.com or call/text 301-639-9556by Wednesday, March 8.
Presented by The AARCH Society and the All Saints’ Truth & Reconciliation Committee.
The Getting Ahead Program
The Getting Ahead program is partnering with local organizations and churches to facilitate a program to help people stabilize their situations and build resources to improve their lives. The goal for the participants (investigators) is self sufficiency in all parts of their lives.
The next Getting Ahead session has started and this Tuesday, Jill Browning and friends will be providing the meal and serving. Many thanks!
Currently we have a need for volunteers on March 7 and April 18. In support of this Program All Saints' prepares and serves meals as well as packing up leftovers for the investigators and children, to take home with them.
Mark your calendars. This will be an excellent event!
Children's and Youth Christian Formation Coordinator
All Saints’ Episcopal Church is seeks an energetic and thoughtful leader to coordinate, facilitate, and help us develop our programs of Christian formation for children and youth. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours of work per week (usually of 12-16 hours on weekdays plus 3-4 hours dedicated on Sundays and/or for special events).
When you hear or see a call for volunteers, are your immediate thoughts: I have nothing of value to offer…there are other people more qualified than me…serving will require time or skills I don’t have…I’ll get assigned to a task I don’t enjoy? If any of these concerns apply to you, All Saints' has you covered. We are looking to identify parishioners who possess skills or knowledge in several areas that will enhance our stewardship for our buildings and grounds. We are looking for parishioners who have familiarity with HVAC, IT, plumbing, electrical wiring, carpentry, roofing, +….. and use this in-house expertise to help in assessing whether acute issues involving our facilities could be handled with available volunteers or should be referred to our commercial vendors. Please note if you have skills not mentioned above that you feel would benefit All Saints', we’d love to hear from you too! This compilation of in-house trade knowledge would provide both a valuable and reassuring resource of counsel to the Rector and Junior Warden when issues occasionally arise.
Please contact Mark Walker, marwalk@gmail.com, if you are interested in sharing your knowledge or have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this important stewardship opportunity.
Please continue submitting your content to Rev. Joe Pagano at jpagano@allsaintsmd.org by 9AM Tuesdays.
ARE YOU NEW?
If you've just found our church during this period of life, we'd love to learn more about you. Please fill out our welcome form and a member of our "Connect Team" with be in touch with you shortly.
If you are new to All Saints’ and have not received an invitation to theNewcomers Reception on March 4th, please contact Rixey Hoult at rixeyann@comcast.net or 301-639-0412. We want to be sure that all newcomers are included!
