Upcoming Baptism Class

All Saints’ next scheduled baptism will be on Pentecost, June 5, 2022, at the 11 a.m. service. The required pre-baptismal discernment class will be held at the church on Saturday May 7, 2022, from 9:30-11 a.m. for infant and child baptisms, and from noon until 1:30 p.m. for teens and adults wishing to be baptized.

Nursery care can be provided during the class if you let us know when you register. To register, please contact Deacon Julie Tilton via email or by phone 703-670-0093. This public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ takes place during Sunday morning worship on or near four occasions each year: Pentecost, All Saints’ Day, The Baptism of Our Lord (the Sunday after the Epiphany), and Easter Eve (a Saturday evening service).

More information about the meaning of baptism can be found in questions/answers #126-130 listed in To Be a Christian, An Anglican Catechism of the Anglican Church in North America.

New Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Please join us May 10—June 21 for Jennifer Rothschild’s study, Walking By Faith. This study “encourages us to take risks, give God control, persevere through hardship, receive God’s gifts, be guided by the Truth rather than feelings, and seek God.” If you join us by Zoom, the paperback book is available on Amazon for $10.99. We’ve saved a place for you, so bring a friend and join our multi-denominational group on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m.—noon in the multipurpose room at All Saints’ Church.

Contact Chloellen Miller for more information or to order a workbook.

Honoring Loved Ones in Memorial and Thanksgiving

“For all those who have departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection, in thanksgiving let us pray.”

Harriet and Thomas Rowe in memory of Earl Rowe and in thanksgiving for all of our blessings.

Lucia Anderson in memory of Charles F. Anderson, Lucius W. Elder, and Helen Cox Elder.

Kathleen Grunden in memory of John B. Grunden.

Peter Homan in memory of Therese Homan, Sheila Yvonne Appiah, and Ethel Irene Homan.

Ed & Suzy Speare in memory of our parents: The Rev. Edwin C. & Mrs. Georgia M. Speare and Oren & Pauline Hurlburt

Susan & Burt Garlock in memory of our parents: Burton & Elsie Garlock, Donald Farrington. In thanksgiving for Susan's mother Audree Farrington.

Alan Lindley in memory of Naney Lindley.

Emily & David Fawcett in memory of Kathleen Rowzie, sister of David Fawcett, and Michael Cyr, father of Emily Fawcett

Sheila Koester in loving memory of my parents Harry and Ruth Beja and my husband Darwin John Koester.

Anne and Jim Searles in memory of Edward & Dorothy Anne Morgan, and Timothy Owen Morgan.

Cheryl Vockins in memory of my entire immediate family: my parents, Katherine and Edward; and my brothers, Robert Edward and Tyrone Andre Atkins.

Dave and Debbie Conner, we give thanks and praise for God's healing hand and answered prayers.

Tim & Jean McCleerey in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Earl McCleerey and Mr. & Mrs. Robert McKenzie.

The Bauman Family in thanksgiving for Robert and Avis Bauman, Jimmie and Alma Nickell, Gary, Jan and Jimmy Tyrrell, John and Jason Nickell.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, April 17

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for Easter Sunday!

Ladies Coffee & Conversation

Ladies Coffee & Conversation: Beginning Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. all ladies invited for weekly coffee and visiting at Dumfries Panera, while we also discuss The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer! April 21 will be an intro, so just come for a relaxing break and opportunity to visit with other women seeking to grow in the Lord. An enduring Christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian A. W. Tozer, this devotional masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an invitation to think deeply about your faith even as you come alive to God's presence surrounding, sustaining, and-yes-pursuing you. If you are hungry, The Pursuit of God will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul.

Ladies of all ages and stages are invited! RSVP to Tara for Katherine for book ordering info.

Coffee Hour Returns Easter Sunday!

Join us between the services between 9:45-10:45 a.m. as we resume our normal coffee hour! There is no Sunday School so it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with others on Easter Sunday!

The History of Holy Week Collects

Have you ever wondered where the collects prayers for each day in Holy Week come from? This helpful article gives context to how each collect was written, and how it is significant to its day in Holy Week. The beauty of Anglicanism is our rich history, and the liturgy which helps guide our heart closer to the love of God.

Holy Week Playlist: Songs to Survey the Wondrous Cross

As we prepare for Holy Week, worship music can help us enter into the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice. Christianity Today invited their staff to share their favorite pieces of music for contemplating the Cross and celebrating the Resurrection. You can see the staff’s picks and descriptions here. Or you can go straight to the Spotify playlist.

Anglicans for Life Spring Meeting

Do you care about Sanctity of Life issues from conception to natural death? All Saints’ Chapter of Anglicans for Life is having an in-person meeting Sunday, May 1 after the 11 a.m. service. Whether you are a member of Anglicans for Life or not, come to connect in the Heaven Room of the Children’s Wing for a discussion on upcoming events, and other life affirming issues. A portion of the meeting will feature a guest speaker, Michael Leaser, representing The Family Foundation of Virginia. Childcare is available upon request. Please RSVP to Tara.

Prayer and Worship Hour

Sunday, April 24 is our fourth Sunday prayer and worship hour from 6-7 p.m. at All Saints’ Church in the sanctuary. Join us as we pray for our congregation, community, and upcoming outreach events.

Share the Road to Resurrection and Easter Services on Social Media!

Would you like to invite your friends and family on social media to our Road to Resurrection Event or Easter Sunday Service? Download these images to easily share on your social media, and help share the hope of the resurrection! You can find All Saints’ Church on Facebook here and Instagram here.

Click these links to download:

• Easter Sunday Image

• Road to Resurrection Image

Join the Neighborhood Walk!

Friday, April 8 from is the walk to distribute door hangers to invite our neighbors to the Road to Resurrection and Easter Egg Hunt event! We will meet in the atrium of All Saints’ Church at 4 p.m. Walkers will canvas in small groups, for any amount of time they have, or are able. Walk for an hour, or walk for more! Join in as we invite the community to celebrate the hope of the resurrection with us! Please RSVP to Tara Pedersen.

Candy Donations Needed for the Easter Egg Hunt!

You can help support the outreach to families in the area neighborhoods with a donation of easter candy, or a door prize for a child! The Road to Resurrection event on April 16 is a wonderful opportunity to grow the relationships with families and children in our Dale City area with the Easter Egg Hunt and Door Prize Drawing. For this event we still need:

• 2,000 pieces of individually wrapped candies

• Door prize gifts for a child (ex. scooter, bicycle, any other treasured childhood toy)

You can find the Amazon wishlist for the candy here. Purchases made through this link will be shipped directly to the church. You can also drip off any candy to the church office (9a.m.-4p.m. M-Th or Sunday morning).

If you are interested in donating a door prize, please email Tara Pedersen or call 703-670-0093.

Thank you for your support of this community event! It is through the generosity of this church that we are able to have successful community outreach!

Choir Resuming!

The All Saints’ Church Choir is starting up again with rehearsals on Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. in the sanctuary leading up to Holy Week. If you would like more information about being a part of the choir contact David McLendon.