Another Opportunity to Join Women's Bible Study

It’s not too late to join a Women’s Bible Study!

Believing God is a video and discussion study offered at 2 different times on Thursdays. It examines the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others as examples of persons who believed God. In this 10-week Beth Moore Bible Study, participants will explore this vital topic through 5 statements of Faith: God is who He says He is; God will do what He said He will do; I am who God says I am; I can do all things through Christ; and God’s word is alive & active in me. Workbooks are $18 each.

The Daytime option meets via Zoom from 10 a.m. until noon beginning October 14th .

Contact Deacon Julie or Connie Odems for more information and the Zoom link. Evening meets in person from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the church. Contact Desiree Barker at dbarker@allsaintswoodbridge.org or Katherine Monroe. Walk-ins welcome but it would be helpful if we know you are planning to come.

There is also a new Bible Study meeting Tuesday mornings starting October 5.

Do you feel like a lost sheep or a beloved lamb? Do you know the Good Shepherd who loves you and leads you beside still waters, or do you long for green pastures and quiet rest? Psalm 23 gives us confidence in life, comfort in death, and reminds us that we really can trust Jesus in every season of our lives. Come with us to trade self-reliance for the truth that God will always care for you; and experience the depths of God’s compassion. Join us October 5—November 16 in All Saints multipurpose room each Tuesday from 10 a.m.—noon. All women are welcome, and we’ve saved a place for you. Contact Chloellen@comcast.net for more information.

Upcoming Anglicans for Life Meeting

The All Saints’ Anglicans for Life Chapter will hold an open meeting via Zoom on Monday evening, October 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All Chapter members and any other members of the congregation interested in Life Issues (from pre-born to natural death) are invited to attend. Members of the Chapter will get an e-mail the week prior with meeting login instructions and an agenda. Non-members interested in attending may contact Ed Speare or by phone at 703-878-7706 to receive the login instructions, but please do so by Sunday, October 17.

"Save One" Bible Study Class begins October 5

The impact of abortion affects so many lives through the often-hidden influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty trusting others.  Join The Falls Church Anglican for a 12-week Bible study for men, women, and family members who are seeking healing and freedom from the impacts of abortion.  

• Meetings will be held Tuesday nights, 7-9 p.m. beginning Oct. 5th

• Confidentiality is a priority

• TFCA follows CDC guidelines: people vaccinated do not need to mask and those unvaccinated are asked to mask and social distance

• Location: The Falls Church Anglican Learning Center, Room 112 (6565 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA)

• Questions? Contact Emily Giacomini or by phone at 571-282-0210

Regeneration Ministries Visits this Sunday

This Sunday, September 26, Regeneration Ministries will be visiting All Saints’ Church. Rev. Bob Ragan will be preaching, and doing a Q&A during the education hour from 9:45-10:45 a.m. His team will also have a display in the atrium with the opportunity for one-on-one conversation after the 11:00 a.m. service.

Regeneration equips men, women, and families to learn and live God’s good, holy, and beautiful design for sexuality. They do this in partnership with the local church through helping people deepen their union with Jesus Christ, grow in relational wholeness, heal from brokenness, and walk in sexual integrity.

Regeneration provides one-to-one spiritual coaching and healing prayer, programs and support groups, conferences and events, trainings, and online and written resources. For more information visit www.RegenerationMinistries.org

Readings and Collect for Sunday, September 26

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday.

Rev. Jessica Update from Uganda Christian University

In the midst of a global pandemic, so much of life has transitioned online. Mother Jessica Hughes in Uganda now leads the program for online learning (Online Distance Learning-ODL) for Uganda Christian University. With a second wave of Covid cases in Uganda, the ODL program has been essential for the students at UCU, as one of the few schools who was able to shift online in Uganda. Click below to read the full article about Mother Jessica’s leadership in this new role, and hear about how she has navigated the transition online while maintaining high academic standards.

Ministry Update- Story Time at the Park

What's going on at Cloverdale Park on Thursday mornings? Story Time Park Day!

Each week, the children’s ministry of All Saints’ Church hosts a Story Time morning at the park where anyone is welcome. We have met some of our new attending Sunday morning, MOPS, and VBS families at the park! We are also providing early learning and reading skills, a nutritious snack, conversation, and community with the heart of Jesus.... in the midst of Dale City. This ministry also occasionally provides rides for our Dale City mothers and children who do not have a car, as well as giving away Jesus Storybook Bibles to those that share they do not have a Bible. New mothers are given baby blankets from our Needlework Ministry.

Story Time Park Day invites the church to come out to Cloverdale Park on Thursdays at 10am! There are so many ways All Saints’ Church members can help support and be a part of this important community ministry. Talk with new friends from the Dale City Community, read a story or pass out/provide snacks to the children, intercede in prayer for young families in the heart of Dale City. Like to read classic children's stories? Or, if you are interested in donating brand new Jesus Storybook Bibles, snacks/mini juice boxes, rides, or taking a turn to read to children, contact Tara.

Fall Children's Ministry Updates

This Fall in Children's Ministry: Build Church Community and everlasting love for Jesus each Sunday- the best 2 hours of the week!

• Bring your children for Sunday School each Sunday 9:45-10:45 am with a separate class just for our PreK Kids (ages 3-5), and an Elementary class with Bible lessons that apply to life for kids, animal buddy videos tie animal facts each week to Bible points, games, snacks, music video worship, and fun! We start with 'Jesus Shows He's God's Promised Son.'

• After Sunday School, children stay for a second hour in Children's Church at 11 am with our NEW 'Epic Teachings of the Bible,' with upcoming lessons on Fruit of the Spirit, and leading our kids to a fruitful life with Christ in their hearts. Bible Memory, Games, Celebrations, and more!

Mondays are MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30 am-11:30 am. Moms enjoy brunch and coffee with Christ as their focus, while children are in the nursery with our ASC friends taking care of their every need! 2nd & 4th Mondays. Email Susan for more info.

Thursdays are Storytime Park Day at Cloverdale Park, 10 am! Bring your young children for a treasured story with activity and snack, followed by park play. Contact Tara to be added to the weekly email update.

Announcement from Bishop Guernsey

On Sept. 14, 2021, Bishop John Guernsey called for the Diocese to begin the process leading to the election and consecration of his successor and to his retirement. Watch the announcement and click the button below for more information, the process timeline, frequently asked questions, and a form to receive periodic email updates.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, September 19

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, September 12

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday.

Undeniable Women's Conference

LifeFirst (the new name of the Manassas/Woodbridge CareNet) is hosting a women’s conference October 22 and 23 at Grace Life Community Church in Bristow, VA. There are a variety of speakers and breakout sessions planned.

This live conference for all women at all stages of life, will inspire you to:

• Be energized by stories of courageous faith, Biblical womanhood, and an undeniable God.

• Believe God’s truths about who you were created to be and who He is.

• Deepen your identity as a confident, authentic, called woman.

• Grow your influence where you are.

• Embrace your God-given abilities and possibilities that you may have life and have it in abundance.

Needlework Ministry Update

The Needlework Ministry will not be meeting on September 4th due to the Labor Day holiday. Mark your calendars for our next meeting on October 2, 2021. At our August meeting, we sorted through all the handmade items in our Needlework Ministry closet.

Once sorted we took the items to the areas, in All Saints' Church, where the handmade items were needed the most:

- baby hats, blankets, booties to Nursery/Children's Ministry.

- prayer shawls to Women's Ministry.

- quilts to Caring Ministry

- scarfs/hats to Food Pantry Ministry

- Threads of Blessing went back into the closet, waiting for the time Uganda ministry is back traveling.

We thank each and every one of you for your time, talents, and generous thread/yarn/fabric gifts that make this ministry such a joy to each other and all the new recipients of your handmade items. The closet is mostly empty and ready for more donations. Take a look at the photo collage below to see the sorted items.

All Saints' Church

Needlework Ministry

Readings and Collect for Sunday, September 5

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 29

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday.

Foundations for Ministry Course Beginning Soon!

A new Foundations for Ministry class will begin Sunday, September 12 from 4-6 p.m.

• Foundations is an adult small group Bible study course designed for those willing to make a commitment to daily Bible study.

• It is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Scripture and our Christian heritage.

• The course is divided into two academic years with students committing themselves to one year of study at a time.

  • This year’s study will be: Year 1- Old Testament

  • Next year’s study will be: Year 2- New Testament

  • Participants must complete Old Testament before they can take New Testament.

  • Old Testament will not be offered again until Fall 2023

• The class will meet on Sunday evenings from 4-6 p.m. at the church.

• Childcare is available for elementary-age children and the class will run during the Middle and High School Youth Group.

If you have further questions please call the church office 703-670-0093 or email Desiree Barker.

Hope for Haiti- Collection Offering Continues this Sunday, August 29

Last week, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, at a time when their government is in chaos after the assassination of the president. The need is urgent in Haiti as the areas ravaged by the earthquake are being hit by a tropical storm with 15 inches of rain. This only heightens the devastation and spread of disease

All Saints’ Church will be taking up an offering at both 8:15 and 11 a.m. services this Sunday, August 29. The funds will be directed to a Christian relief organization with workers on the ground in Haiti. Please bring an offering labeled “Haiti” this Sunday, so we can do our part to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We want to help provide hope to people who have lost so much.

You can also give online by clicking the button below, and make sure to note that your donation is for Haiti.