GriefShare is designed to help people grieving the loss of a loved one. A New GriefShare group is beginning January 24, 7-9 p.m. on Zoom.
3 King Dolls Find Newborn King
Our 3 king dolls have finished their journey and found the newborn King! Praise be to God! What a journey they had through the entire season of Advent, around Dale City neighborhoods, local parks, car rides around town, the breakfast table, church member homes, and even found their way around All Saints' Church! The children too found our Newborn King with the help of the visiting 3 Kings in Children's Church, hearing all about their journey in word and song on Epiphany Sunday. Thank you again to our treasured Margaret Nicholas donating the King dolls for our children.
Here is a glimpse of our Kings on their journey:
Readings and Collect for Sunday, January 16
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday. Please note the variation for the New Testament Reading:
Ephesians 4:11-14
Recent Attender?
Have you started attending All Saints’ Church within the past year and a half? If so, we would like to properly welcome you with a brief meet and greet Sunday, January 23- immediately following the second service. Childcare is available and light refreshments will be provided. Come to get to know our clergy, and some of our staff members while learning about opportunities within our church!
Perishable Food Drive This Week!
We still need donations to the perishable food drive tomorrow (Friday) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additionally, you may drop off perishables in the kitchen if you are attending the Epiphany service this evening (January 6).
While all food is welcome, some of the non-perishable items most needed include:
Corn
Pasta Sauce
Masa Instantanea (maseca)
Oats
Soups
We Believe: An Exploration and Celebration of the Creeds of the Church
The creeds are something we say as part of our worship each week and an integral part of most of our liturgies. Perhaps you wondered where they came from, why they are worded as they are and how they shape our faith. Come join us, over the next 6 weeks, as we look at the history, biblical basis and spiritual significance of the 3 creeds in our Book of Common Prayer – the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed and the perhaps less familiar, Athanasian Creed. This study will meet at the Education Hour (9:45-10:40 am.), in the Sanctuary, beginning Sunday, January 9.
Beth Moore & Moms Reflections at Panera
What? A conversation for mothers of all ages and stages!
Where? Dumfries Panera (by Target)
When? Beginning Thursday, January 27, 7:15-8:15 p.m. and continuing on Thursdays.
Motherhood gently tugs on our heartstrings but puts grace at our feet. Receive the Lord's grace, so you can reflect that grace to your children. In Beth Moore's most personal book, Feathers From My Nest: A Mother's Reflection, Beth reflects on memories of raising her daughters, as they leave the nest from college. As she ponders multiple memories, so rich in tenderness and emotion, Beth draws from spiritual significance about such things as authenticity in the Christian home, communication, encouragement; you don't have to have a perfect home to have a good, strong home and other affirmations. Whether your children are babies or they flew the coup 10 years ago, these reflections remind us of all of the gift of grace children offer in our lives every day. Join other ASC mothers in conversation, facilitated by Tara Pedersen and Katherine Monroe, while enjoying a hot beverage or treat from a favorite bakery!
All ladies welcome~ Biblical reflections applicable to all walks of life.
Readings and Collect for Sunday, January 9
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday.
A Christmas Thank You!
Thank you to everyone that served during Advent in the Living Nativity and in the Family Christmas Eve service prep. It truly was a season of preparation, but with much rejoicing! Over a month's time of practicing songs, rehearsing, costuming, staging, constructing, and more! It all came to be a celebration of a newborn King and a Savior to the world right here in Dale City. Thank you to everyone that contributed in so many ways!
Tara Pedersen
Children's Ministry Director
Summit for Life- Register Now!
Anglicans For Life, in partnership with ACNA's Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic, invite you to attend Life SUMMIT 2022, a Life-Affirming conference starting Thursday, January 20 through Saturday, January 22nd- with the March for Life on Friday, January 21. As a church staff, we have committed to attending the March for Life on Friday, January 21. We will be taking the buses with Anglicans for Life into D.C., and we invite you to join us in purchasing a bus ticket for the march!
There are several events throughout the weekend, and multiple ways to participate:
Thursday, January 20- Teen ySummit watch party at All Saints’ Church! Click here for more info.
Friday, January 21- Click here to register for a bus ticket to the march. Prayer and Worship at The Falls Church Anglican begins at 9:30 a.m. before boarding the buses to Washington D.C. for the march. Once you’ve purchased your bus ticket, email us to let us know you’re attending so we can plan to be together!
Saturday, January 22- Click here for the schedule of Life SUMMIT speakers on a variety of life affirming topics including the keynote address by Professor O. Carter Snead author of What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics. Saturday’s SUMMIT will take place at The Falls Church Anglican beginning at 8 a.m..
There are options for you to register for all three days (including a bus ticket to the march), register only for bus tickets to the march, or register only or the Life SUMMIT.
Youth Resumes for Bible Study and Sunday Night!
Youth Group (7th-12th Grade) will meet again Sunday, January 9 from 4-6 p.m. The youth will also meet Thursday, January 13 to resume the Thursday evening Bible Study with the Chosen series at Carl’s house. If you want to get connected, email Jedd+. There are other events happening in January-including the Teen YSummit on Thursday, January 20!
January Food Giveaway!
“You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11
Our next parking lot food giveaway is Saturday, January 8. This is another exciting opportunity to bless our community by following the commands of Jesus to help those in need! Anyone in our community who is in need of food is invited to come that day to fill up bags of groceries free of charge.
There are countless ways that you and your family can be involved. From setting up behind the scenes to passing out flyers in the communities that need to hear about the event to serving during the event itself, it will truly take all of us coming together to make this happen. If you are looking for a place for you and/or your family to serve, there are absolutely opportunities for you! Please sign-up here or contact Tammy Bailey if you have any questions.
January Birthdays & Anniversaries
Readings and Collect for Sunday, January 2
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday, January 2 with one service at 10 a.m.
A Note of Thanks
With deep appreciation to the All Saint's community for all your prayers, cards, demonstration of support and comfort after the sudden passing of my husband, Darwin Koester, on December 1, 2021. With special thanks and appreciation to the Rev. Scott Bailey and the Rev. Julie Tilton who both took time out of their busy schedules to offer me advice, comfort and prayers during this difficult time.
-Sheila Koester
Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings
Honoring our loved ones, past and present, with a gift of beauty.
Scott and Tammy Bailey in memory of Barney Bailey.
Tim and Jean McCleerey in memory of Earl & Virginia McCleerey and Robert and Jean McKenzie.
Deb and Roger Ellefson in memory of Roger Tom Ellefson and Caprice Lavery.
Mac McHargue in memory of Grandma Waites.
Michael Emery in memory of Steven Emery beloved brother and friend.
Harriet and Thomas Rowe in memory of Earl Kenneth Rowe in Thanksgiving For God's many blessings
Dave and Debbie Conner in thanksgiving for: This Christmas we are cherishing the gift of each prayer warrior walking with us during these days. We love you dearly. Thank You from the entire Conner family.
Edwin and Suzy Speare in memory of The Rev. Ed and Georgia Speare, and Orren and Polly Hurlbut, our parents.
Valarie Whitcomb in thanksgiving for Scott, Tammy and Eliana who serve with joy among us!
Emery and Eleanora Chase in memory of their parents, Emery and Rita Chase and Charles and Grace Fitz-William.
The Huber Family in memory of Rev. Ron McKeon (Katie's Father).
Cheryl Vockins in memory of my parents, Katherine and Edward Atkins and my brothers, Robert Edward and Tyrone Andre.
Lucia Anderson to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles F. Anderson, Lucius W. Elder, Helen Cox Elder and Margaret Ann Elder.
Sue and Burt Garlock in thanksgiving for our loving family and friends.
Milt and Florence Diaz in memory of Rev. Valentin Biteng, Mrs. Rosa Biteng, Dr. Gwendolyn Biteng, Michael Peter, Jonas Biteng, Mr. and Mrs. Bilberto and Irene Diaz, Eliud Diaz.
Mary Ferguson in thanksgiving for Robert, Ashley, and Brantley; Stephanie, Chris, and Jacques; for protection and blessings for the upcoming year.
Claudia Holloman in memory of my parents and brother.
Eda Dayes in loving memory of my husband Carl Dayes!
Frank Myers in loving memory of Amy Myers.
Morning Prayer and Compline Update
There will be no Compline on Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve). Additionally there will be no Wednesday Morning Prayer or Friday evening Compline the week after Christmas. Both Morning Prayer and Compline will resume the first week of January. You can find the links to those Zoom meetings in the newsletter on December 30.
Christmas Service Information
Take a look at the service times and information for each service from December 24- December 25:
Friday, December 24- Christmas Eve
5 p.m. Family Service with Children’s Christmas Production (Childcare Available)
7 p.m. Traditional Service with Livestream on Youtube (Childcare Available)
10 p.m. Traditional Service with incense (No Childcare)
Saturday, December 25- Christmas Day
10 a.m. Christmas Day Service (No Childcare)
Sunday, December 26
10 a.m. One Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist (Nursery Available)
New Small Group Bible Study!
What Does it Mean to be Chosen? All Saints’ Church has a new daytime Bible Study based on the TV series, The Chosen. If you have watched The Chosen, you know how special it is to be walking with Jesus and the disciples through the streets and fields of the Holy Land. If you haven’t seen the series, watch it with us! It’s great! Each week we will watch the show and then discuss the homework. This 10-weeks study will meet at church from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning on Tuesday, Jan 18, 2021. Contact Sharon McKannon at 703-629-0732 to register and for the link to order the book.
A Note From the Bookkeeper
As the End of the Year Approaches There are several things to keep in mind.
Firstly, all check requests (for reimbursement, payment of invoices, etc.) must be submitted to the church office as soon as possible but no later than Monday, January 3. Please help us to capture all 2021 expenses in the 2021 financial statements.
Secondly, it is important to have any 2021 contributions to All Saints’ turned into the church before the year end if they are to be posted to the 2021 end of the year contribution statements. Payments received after the end of the year will appear on your 2022 contributions statements.
Thirdly, thank you to all those who have completed their pledge cards indicating their commitment to God through their offerings for 2022. To those who have not yet made a pledge concerning your giving for the coming year, please do so as soon as possible. The Vestry is working on the budget for 2022, and all pledges are extraordinarily important in determining how we all as saints together will move forward in our mission to do God’s work. You may pledge online via the church website or by calling the church office if you need to request a pledge card. Thank you!
If you have questions, please email our bookkeeper, Lynne Cheney.