Family Sunday School Seder Meal

Families with Children are invited! Sunday, March 10, 9:45-10:45 am, is our tradition of the Family Sunday School Seder Meal. We will be treated to what has become an annual blessing for the children of All Saints’ Church, the Seder Meal teaching! Children, ages mature 3 and up, are invited to come with their parents.

Upon arriving for the Seder teaching and meal, they will be directed to sit with their family. The tables will be low to the ground and children will be seated on the floor with parents. Sunday School teacher, Dawn Smutz, will provide the instruction that accompanies each portion of the meal. Children will be encouraged to try each food offering and participate in the reading of the scripture.

March Men's Breakfast

All men of All Saints’ and their guests are invited to breakfast at All Saints’ Church at 7.30 a.m. on May 18. We will enjoy a time of food, fellowship, prayer, teaching, and ministry updates. We will conclude at 9 a.m. so you can enjoy family and other activities.  

Please contact Jim Morrison at 571-338-5774 by text or voice to help ensure a good amount of food is available.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”  Ps 34.8

Coffee Hour Sunday, April 21: In addition to the Men’s Breakfast, the Men’s Ministry will be assisting in supporting the monthly Coffee Hour after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, April 21. 

Spring Parish Workday

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. when we will gather for our seasonal Spring Parish Workday!

Tasks to complete:

1.  Spread mulch in gardens closest to the church.

2. Cleanup Gideon Drive

3.  Wash mildew from the north side of the church.

4.  Add flowers to planters at the main entrance.

5. Dust kneelers in the Sanctuary.

Please bring:

• Iron rakes

• Shovels

• Pruning shears

• Work gloves

Men's Ministry Hosting Coffee Hour

In addition to the Men’s Breakfast on March 16, the Men’s Ministry will be assisting in supporting the Coffee Hour after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, March 17. 

Readings and Collect Sunday, February 18 (First Sunday in Lent)

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

Prayer and Worship Hour

Sunday, February 25 we continue 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.

No Compline Friday 2/16

Due to the Parents’ Valentine’s Date Night there will be no Friday evening Compline via Zoom. Compline will resume on Friday, February 23.

Abortion Recovery Class

Have you experienced the pain and regret of an abortion in your past? Do you desire God’s spiritual and emotional healing?

Each woman is different in how she carries the burden of abortion and not all women are affected in the same way. But abortion can affect a woman, physically, emotionally, and most importantly…spiritually.  The shame, guilt, and remorse are often so overwhelming that it is difficult to share the pain. And it is the best kept secret among women.

You are not alone!!! Abortion recovery offers what no other place in our communities can: freedom from guilt and grief. It is a place to share with other women who have had a similar experience.   

All Saints’, along with Life First, is offering a 10-week Abortion Recovery Bible study for women who desire the Lord’s healing in this area of their lives. It is scripture-based and allows God to take your hand and lead you down the path of emotional healing. Strict confidentiality is the rule and no one’s personal information is ever shared.

• Dates: Monday, April 1 through June 10th. 7-9 pm.

For more information contact Suzy Speare at 703-861-5994(cell) or arc@firstcarewomen.com.

Readings and Collect Sunday, February 11 (Transfiguration Sunday)

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

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Tuesday, February 13 is Shrove Tuesday and All Saints’ Church will continue the tradition of the annual Pancake Dinner! The dinner will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. in the atrium. So that we know how much food to prepare, please RSVP to attend by Wednesday, February 7. We also need many people to help serve the day of and with set up before. Please click the button below to sign up to serve. Donations are accepted at the event.

Lent Resources

Beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and lasting for 40 days, Lent is a season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter. Our clergy and staff have carefully cultivated this list of resources and Sunday offerings for you to enter into a holy Lent. Below you will find our Sunday School offerings for adults, and additional resources including devotionals, books, and online.

How Can You Serve? Road to Resurrection Sign-ups This Sunday!

Last week, we announced that Road to Resurrection signups are coming Sunday, February 4 in the Atrium! This is a church-wide event, and all ages are encouraged to participate, mature 4th graders through adults. Over 70 volunteers make this event happen, including costumed and non-costumed roles.  

This year's Road to Resurrection is Saturday, March 30, 10 am-1 pm. To help you pray where you may best serve, we have compiled a list of the roles to consider, in which you can sign up on Sunday!

A mini rehearsal (no longer than one hour) is arranged for each scene, to be coordinated sometime during Lent. Costumed roles include:

• Praising People (Triumphant Entry)

• Jesus entering Jerusalem with the donkey

• Marketplace Women

• Jesus at the Passover Meal

• Disciples at the Passover Meal

• Jesus praying at the Garden of Gethsemane

• Sleeping Disciples

• Jesus Betrayed & Arrested

• Centurion (arresting Jesus)

• Judas

• Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

• Centurion Wrangles/Demeans Jesus

• High Priest

• Peter

• Sanhedrin

• Pilate

• Barabbas

• Storyteller/Scripture Reader of Simon Carries the Cross/Roman Soldiers Gamble for His Clothing

• Storyteller/Scripture Reader of Jesus being beaten

• Storyteller/Scripture Reader of Jesus nailed to cross

• Storyteller/Scripture Reader of Jesus being crucified

• Storyteller/Scripture Reader of the Resurrection 

• Tomb Guard

• Mary Magdalene

• Angel

Non-costumed roles include:

• wood donations for firepits,

• door prize donations (any Spring toys or outdoor toys for children),

• Easter Egg Hunt Coordinators

• Egg Hiders

• Craft table attendants for kids

• Morning Setup or Afternoon Take Down

• hospitality

• costume assistants

• door prize announcers

Thank you for considering where you can be part of our Easter outreach!

Confirmation & Membership Course 2024

This spring, the 2024 Confirmation & Membership Course begins for those seeking to become members of the church and confirmed or recieved by Bishop Chris on his visit Sunday, November 3. This course is part of the path to belonging at All Saints’ Church, exploring the Christian faith- beginning with its earliest foundations up to the present day. 

The course will form the understanding of the Faith once for all delivered to the saints! This year there will be two consecutive sessions beginning on Wednesday, March 6 through Wednesday, May 29. Everyone will break for the summer, and resume on September 4 and continue through October 30.  Please email Fr. Jedd+ if you have any questions about whether this course is for you: jtrenum@allsaintswoodbridge.org.

You can also answer the questions in this decision chart below to help you figure out if this course if for you!

Upcoming Baptism Class

All Saints’ next scheduled baptism will be at the Easter Vigil Service on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. The required pre-baptismal discernment class will be held at the church on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 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.

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 Vigil (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.