ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRADITIONAL WORSHIP PROGRESSIVE THINKING GUIDEBOOK September November 2018
From the Rector Every year as summer turns to fall we begin the first of three new years that give shape to our life together. A new program year is upon us, which will be followed by the beginning of a new church year when Advent begins in early December, which is followed by the new calendar year, which we celebrate in the midst of our twelve day Christmas celebration. Each new year offers possibilities for renewal, refocusing, and growth. In this fall guidebook you will find myriad opportunities for worship, spiritual growth, and service to our church, our neighbors, and the world. As Christians we are called to follow the all encompassing way that Jesus taught, which means engaging our life of faith seven whole days, not one in seven, as one of my favorite hymns (#382) puts it. How can we together grow more deeply with Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, so we can bear witness to his way of love in and for the world? This is the question Presiding Bishop Michael Curry asked upon launching an effort called The Way of Love, inviting the whole church to take up the practices of a Jesus-centered rule of life. Our Adult Forums in October and November will explore each of the seven practices that Bishop Curry is calling us to tend with intentionality (see right). May his question guide us throughout this season... Faithfully, 2
The Way of Love I pray we will grow as communities following the loving, liberating, life-giving way of Jesus. His way has the power to change each of our lives and to change this world. The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry Primate and Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church www.episcopalchurch.org/explore-way-love 3
All Souls Grow Christian Formation Leader Brian Smith, brian@allsoulsdc.org Contact Brian for more information about the activities below. Formation for Children is offered during the 11 a.m. Mass for those 5-12 years old. Parents Group gathers parents together monthly for mutual support, prayer, learning, and fellowship. Poetry Night is a monthly get-together where we explore the art and practice of devotional poetry with a different theme each month. Over dinner, we share our own poems as well as cherished favorites. Education for Ministry (EFM) is a year-by-year program led by a trained facilitator, offering adults the opportunity to deeply survey scripture, history, and theology and integrate them into their own lives of faith. Recent Catechumenate participants at the Cathedral Confirmation Service 4
www.allsoulsdc.org/grow Our Adult Forum Series meets Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. to discuss how we integrate faith into our daily lives. September 23 & 30 Hospitality as an Act of Service October 7-28 & November 11-25 The 7 Practices of the Way of Love Thirsting for Justice 2.0 is a series of conversations exploring how we sustain ourselves in the ongoing work of social justice especially when we are challenged by burnout and loss and by our own pride and anger. Dinner is included, and admission is free. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., alternating locations between All Souls and St. Margaret s, beginning November 8 at All Souls. Contact: Mother Diana Gustafson, diana@allsoulsdc.org Catechumenate is for adults who want to explore the Episcopal Church and our understanding of our Baptismal Covenant, leading to the possiblity of being baptized, confirmed, or received from another tradition. Contact: Father Jadon, rector@allsoulsdc.org For Newcomers All Souls 101 is an opportunity for newcomers to join our rector, Father Jadon, to learn more about All Souls, next steps for membership, and/or how to become more involved. October 3 and November 29 at 7 p.m. To register, contact Greg Lebel, junior.warden@allsoulsdc.org 5
Fellowship More information at allsoulsdc.org/fellowship Episcopal Men s Fellowship (EMF) is a monthly gathering of the men of All Souls for food and fellowship. Contact: Ike Brannon, chiefdeputyusher@gmail.com Women of All Souls meets monthly for a brown-bag supper, meditation, and book discussions. Contact: Mother Elizabeth Orens, eorensnoel@earthlink.net The Wise & Mature Luncheon is a monthly fellowship opportunity for seniors, following a Wednesday noon Mass, often paired with a service project or other activity. Contact: Mark Hoffman, hcj2380@aol.com The 20s & 30s Group gathers at least once a month for various fellowship, formation, and service activities. Contact: Wynsor Taylor, wynsor.taylor@gmail.com Foyer Dinners are small groups whose members take turns hosting one another for dinner over the course of a year. They are a good way to get to know people and an opportunity for spiritual growth. Interested in joining a group? Contact: Sheila Arbury, seagirlsba@gmail.com 6
Liturgical Service Our worship life depends on the time and talents of many. Consider serving with our: Greeters to offer a warm welcome on Sundays Contact: Greg Lebel, junior.warden@allsoulsdc.org Ushers to help manage service logistics Contact: Kevin LeGrand (8:30 a.m.), klegrand@gmail.com Al Muller (11 a.m.), g2mdal@aol.com Acolytes to perform ceremonial duties within the Mass Contact: Mark Porter, ma.porter80@yahoo.com Lectors to read the Lessons and Prayers of the People Contact: Pat Dresser, pshd@verizon.net Bell Guild to call people to worship from the bell tower Contact: Julie Duriga (11 a.m.), jlduriga@gmail.com Prayer Ministers to offer intercessory prayer and anointing Contact: Bill Miller, ramlin61@msn.com Music Program Our Choir is composed largely of volunteers from the parish, along with staff singers. They rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and provide music for the 11 a.m. Mass. Interested in singing with us? Contact our Director of Music: Robert Bobby Stubbs, Jr. music@allsoulsdc.org 7
Service Opportunities All Souls Serve is the banner under which we engage a range of opportunities to serve the world as individuals and as a parish. Here are some opportunities to serve: Ongoing Collections in the parish hall Men s Clothing for Christ House Women s Clothing for Samaritan Ministry Food and Toiletries for Samaritan Ministry Ongoing Parish Volunteer Opportunities Serve Breakfast at Christ House, Wednesdays 7 to 9 a.m. Contact: Jennifer Crier Johnston, jcjohnston38@msn.com Serve Dinner at Christ House, 1st Wednesday of the Month, 5 to 7 p.m.; Contact: Clark Ball, clarko712@aol.com Garden on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m. Contact: Anne Whitman, annebwhitman@gmail.com Serve with Our Partner Organizations Housing Up serves homeless and at-risk families Contact: Emily Koppel, ekoppel@housingup.org Cleveland and Woodley Park Village helps neighbors age in place. www.clevelandwoodleyparkvillage.org/volunteer Samaritan Ministry serves homeless and at-risk families Contact: Karen Lightfoot, karenlynnlightfoot@gmail.com Christ House provides hope and healing for homeless men Contact: lydia.olsen@christhouse.org 8
allsoulsdc.org/serve Intern Dinners Help offer hospitality and a home cooked Sunday night dinner to college students who call our neighborhood home while they are serving as interns in DC. Dinner is followed by a program called Living Compass, which offers tools to help build a life of balance and wholeness. To join a dinner service team, contact Jeff Wells at jeffreyraywells@me.com. Habitat for Humanity Join a group from All Souls on Saturday, November 17 as we help build affordable housing for a family in need. If you can t join us on Build Day, donations are welcome to offset the cost. Contact: Matt Akridge, mh.akridge@gmail.com Three-Parish Refugee Ministry Come celebrate with our sponsored refugee family, the Habibs, on the occasion of their one-year anniversary as U.S. residents and the birth of a new US citizen! A cookout will be held at All Souls on Sunday, September 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP to Steve Merrill, stephenamerrill@gmail.com or Embry Howell (ehowell@urban.org). Cuba Partnership The Episcopal Church in Cuba needs partners for each of its 46 parishes and we are working to develop a dynamic relationship with one of them. More information at https://www.friendsofeccuba.org/. Contact: Wynsor Taylor, wynsor.taylor@gmail.com 9
Sundays More information at allsoulsdc.org/events 8:30 a.m. Low Mass A quiet service without music or incense 8:30 a.m. Professional Child Care for Infants & Toddlers Until 1 p.m. in the nursery downstairs 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Breakfast Fellowship In the parish hall downstairs 10:00 a.m. Adult Forum Adult Christian Formation in the parish hall 10:55 a.m. Sunday School Christian Formation for children downstairs 11:00 a.m. High Mass With candles, incense, bells, & music 12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship in the parish hall Mondays 6:45 p.m. Debtor s Anonymous 8:00 p.m. Rising Souls AA Wednesdays 7:00 a.m. Breakfast Service at Christ House 12:00 p.m. Low Mass with prayer and anointing available Thursdays Every Week at All Souls 7:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m. Low Mass Saturdays 5:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous 10
Special Feasts and Liturgies Blessing of Animals, October 7 Join us on the front lawn of the church for Evening Prayer and the Blessing of Animals at 5 p.m. Please bring your own animal companions, as we give thanks to God for all the special creatures that grace our lives. Feast of All Saints and All Souls, November 4 In recognition of our name day we will celebrate a combined Feast of All Saints and All Souls with one combined High Mass at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 4. Following the Mass we will gather in the parish hall for an all-parish potluck, with foods that remind us of those we love but see no longer. Thanksgiving Day, November 22 Come for a 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass. Our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast begins around 3 p.m. for cooking and fellowship throughout the afternoon, followed by a turkey dinner around 4 p.m. Advent Lessons & Carols, December 2 Join us at the 11 a.m. Mass as we celebrate the beginning of the Advent season with a series of lessons, special music sung by the choir, and congregational carols. 11
Mark Your Calendar Watch The Weekly or check allsoulsdc.org/events for details, changes, and other events not listed here. September 10 Poetry Night, 7 p.m. 16 20s/30s Evensong/Evensocial at the Cathedral, 4 p.m. 21 Axios DC Vespers, 7 p.m. 22 Open Gardening Session, 9 a.m. 25 Hymn Sing at Capitol Lounge, 7 p.m. 26 Wise & Mature Luncheon, 12:45 p.m. 30 Refugee Ministry Cook-Out, 4 p.m. October 1 Poetry Night, 7 p.m. 7 Blessing of Animals, 5 p.m. 13 Open Gardening Session, 9 a.m. 20s/30s Hiking Raven Rocks 19 Axios DC Vespers, 7 p.m. 27 Open Gardening Session, 9 a.m. 31 Wise & Mature Luncheon, 12:45 p.m. November 4 Combined All Saints & All Souls Mass, 10 a.m. All-Parish Potluck, 11:30 a.m. 6 Election Day (Polling for Precinct 136 at All Souls) 10 Open Gardening Session, 9 a.m. 12 Veterans Day Observed (Parish Office Closed) Poetry Night, 7 p.m. 14 Movies & Spirituality, 6:30 p.m. 16 Axios DC Vespers, 7 p.m. 17 Ordination of Rachelle Sam to the Diaconate, 10 a.m. 22 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner, 3 p.m. 23 Parish Office Closed Happy Thanksgiving! 28 Wise & Mature Luncheon, 12:45 p.m.