Readings and Collect Sunday, February 4 (World Mission Sunday)

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

Readings and Collect Sunday, January 28

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

It's Not Too Late to Join Stephen Minister Training!

Stephen Ministry Training will now take place on Zoom! Even though a few sessions have started, it’s not too late to join! Contact Deacon Julie if you are interested in this training at all.

Below are the resources and information to learn more about Stephen Ministry!

All Saints’ Church will be training the 4th group of Stephen Ministers this winter/spring on Sunday afternoons 1:00-3:30 from January 7 through June 2. If you feel led to minister to those who are suffering, or if you would just like to improve your relationships with your loved ones, this class is for you. If you are interested in this training, but this time may not work for you, please contact Deacon Julie.

Here are a few resources to tell you more about Stephen Ministry

• What is a Stephen Minister?

• Care Receivers Tell Their Stories

• More About the Training

For those called to be Stephen Ministers, this is the first step in discerning and equipping God’s call on your service to him. Near the end of the class those desiring to be commissioned as a Stephen Minister will be asked to fill out an application and meet with clergy for discernment on God’s calling and timing. Questions? Contact Deacon Julie or Deacon Andy for more information.

What is Stephen Minister Training?

Stephen Minister training is an engaging, energizing experience that features a mixture of presentation, video, group discussion, skill practice, and spiritual growth activities. Since 1975, more than 600,000 Stephen Ministers have been equipped by this training to provide care to millions of people.

Stephen Minister training . . .

• teaches principles and skills that equip you to provide high-quality, Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care to others.

• gives you new insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people who are hurting.

• equips you with relational and caring skills you can apply to all aspects of your life.

• helps deepen your faith as the Holy Spirit fashions you into a Christ-centered caregiver.

• builds a special bond of Christian community and camaraderie among all those in your class.

• is highly interactive, engaging, and a lot of fun!

Road to Resurrection Sign-ups!

Participate in the tradition of the Road to Resurrection Easter Weekend Family Event! Join in for a family and community outdoor Easter event filled with Bible-time experiences that will engage participants of all ages, right here on church grounds, including a baby animal petting zoo and Easter Egg Hunt! 

This year, signups will be in the atrium at the Resurrection Kiosk on February 4 & 11, after Sunday services. All ages are needed to fill 13 scenes from the praising streets of Jerusalem to the celebrations at the empty tomb that first Easter morning! Costumed roles are asked to attend one mini-rehearsal (after Ash Wednesday) for one hour or less. The Road to Resurrection date this year is Saturday, March 30, 10 am-1 pm!  Contact Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org with any questions.

Parents Valentine's Date Night!

Refresh your marriage with an evening together without the children, or single parents, refresh yourself! Our Lil' Saints' children are welcome to be dropped off at the church on Friday, February 16, 6-9 pm.  Parents, both married and single, can take time away to refresh while their children enjoy a fun evening of a pizza dinner, games, a short movie, a Valentine's craft, and play with their church friends. Ages 0-5th grade. (6th graders are welcome with younger siblings). This is a FREE event. However, if you'd like your child to have the pizza dinner (pizza slices, applesauce/apple slices), the cost is $5/child payable by cash or check to ASC (or online through the registration form). Church families only, please.

Registration required by 2/13 here.

Children's Eucharist Class Starting Soon

Designed for children in third grade and older, this interactive, activity-centered class prepares children to celebrate their “First Communion” on Easter Sunday. Please sign up by Ash Wednesday, February 14 for the four-week class, which will take place on February 25, March 3, March 10, and March 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the Children’s Wing. The workbook may be purchased on the first day of class for $18.00.  One parent must attend each class with their child. 

Please sign up no later than February 14 by contacting Tara Pedersen at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org or by calling the church office at 703-670-0093.

Readings and Collect Sunday, January 21

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

Glimpses of Hope from Kairos Cookie Ministry

Thank you so much for your exceptional support for Kairos #44 held in October, 2023 at CentralVA Correctional Unit in Chesterfield, VA. Though there were many challenges, God was in charge! Because of your generous gifts of cookies (105 dozen from ASC), prayers (the prayer chain was 52 feet long) , and financial support the participants experienced the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. They were overwhelmed by the love from people they did not know.

Here are some of thoughts expressed at the closing ceremony.

• I came: broken, hurt, rejected, lonely. Did God love us? Is He mad at us?

• I found: Family of new sisters, peace and contentment, forgiveness, compassion, spiritual shift, abundant love and acceptance, new “Son” glasses.

• Taking with us: Forgiveness of self and others, healing, real love from real people with real problems.

Individual speakers:

• Unforgiveness towards family, seeing God’s unconditional love, how could I not forgive others?

• Didn’t have to be what I grew up around. I have choices.

• We want to be loved, accepted, and fit in! And we do in the Kingdom.

• Learned a lot, one of the best experiences in my life. Thanking God!

Also during the closing ceremony one of the senior correctional officers came to the podium, unannounced and unexpected! He expressed his gratitude for the Kairos ministry and the changes it brought about in the participants. He told us to let him know if we needed anything. This has never happened at CVCU.

The next Kairos weekend for CVCU is scheduled for April 18- 21. We always need more team members! If you feel God calling you to bring Christ’s unconditional love to incarcerated women please contact Carol Updike, updikecfs@gmail.com Suzy Speare, suzyspeare@aol.com or Debbie Morrison, 2157cats@gmail.com. More details coming on how the congregation can support Kairos #45.

Prayer and Worship Hour

Sunday, January 28 we resume 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. Please note, RSVP’s are required to Tara for childcare.

Food Giveaway Needs for This Saturday!

This Saturday is our January Food Giveaway! As always we need donated food to make this happen! Our greatest needs are for:

• Pancake Mix

• Oats

• Maseca

You can bring these to the church donation bins. We also have the perishable food drive on Friday

If you are able to serve on Saturday, please click here to sign up.

Pray for Our Youth Group at Camp Booyah This Weekend

This weekend our Youth Group Teens and several adult leaders will be away at Watermarks Retreat Center for the winter camp Booyah Brrrr! This three-night camp is a shorter version of the summer camp. Teens are invited to enter into the Anglican way of worshiping together and get to know other teenagers from Anglican churches in the ACNA. Pray for the teens as they are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus and challenged to follow him more closely.

Students:

• Susannah Pedersen

• Esther Goeller

• Ivey Pachecano

• Sarah-Joy Reichert

• John Pedersen

• Isaac McHargue

• Aaron SaJous

• Isaac Fair

• Leo Manning

Adults:

• Jedd Trenum

• Heidi Reichert

• Lilliana McCloy

• Reilly Pachecano

• Jackson McHargue

A Christian Response to Anti-Semitism- You're Invited to This Virtual Event!

With the sharp rise in Anti-Semitic rhetoric and actions, now is the time to reflect on how to best respond as followers of Jesus Christ.

In this pre-recorded interview with Darrell Bock, Randy Newman, and Tom Tarrants the C.S. Lewis Institute examines the history of Anti-Semitism beginning from the biblical period through today, the myths and false teachings used to promote Anti-Semitism, and current Anti-Semitic trends.  This will be followed with some suggested ways in which Christians can lovingly, thoughtfully, and truthfully respond to Anti-Semitism.

Date:  Friday, January 19, 2024
Speaker: Darrell Bock, Randy Newman, and Tom Tarrants
Time:  8:00 – 9:15 pm ET
Location:  Virtual

Click HERE to register to this free, virtual event!

C.S. Lewis Institute Fellows Program Opening Soon

Do you want to experience the power of a transformed life?

The Fellows Program challenges and guides you on your journey toward spiritual maturity with an emphasis on both heart and mind. Fellows continue in their church life while participating in this yearlong program, and requirements are designed to be achievable even for busy professionals with families.

The program focuses on spiritual formation, evangelism, apologetics and calling. Each month, a biblical theme is examined through Bible study, lecture, mentoring, small group interaction, service, and readings from respected authors.

The C.S. Lewis Fellows program offers a tuition-free year of intensive training that leads to significant life-change. The program prepares each Fellow to live a powerful, transformed life in their church, their community and in their workplace. Unlike many discipleship programs, the Fellows program focuses on discipleship of both heart and mind. It involves Bible study, classic readings, lectures, group processing, personal spiritual mentoring and accountability — all in the context of a small group of like-minded believers. This year-long program is designed for those who want to live as fully committed disciples of Jesus Christ and make an impact for him in the world.

Applications open on February 1, 2024.

Nation of Origin Flags

As we look to include every nation represented in our congregation with the flags in the atrium, we want to send out the survey again if your nation of origin is not represented in the flags.

If you have not already, please click here to submit the brief Nation of Origin and Language survey as we look to serve the Dale City community and recognize the diversity in our church.

Readings and Collect Sunday, January 14

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

One Service & Annual Meeting

There will be only one service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28 followed by the annual meeting. We will gather together after the service for the annual meeting. The annual meeting is an important time as we elect new vestry members, hear the rector’s report, and see the new budget for 2024.