It's not too late to pledge!  Thanks to everyone who has. 

This Sunday, Jeane Em DuBose, young person and stalwart member of All Saints' Youth Group, will be our guest preacher at the 8 and 9 a.m. worship services. You may remember Jeane Em when she was our preacher on Youth Sunday last Spring. She did a great job then, and I'm really excited about what she is going to say this Sunday. 

After Jeane Em is done, we'll have the Annual Meeting: come! Eat. Pray. Vote. Celebrate some extraordinary parishioners. Find out the winners of the acolyte competition. Listen to my 20th annual Rector's Address (woohoo!) Watch the world's greatest slideshow. And rejoice in this quirky faith community. What's not to love? 

See you on Sunday!

All the best, 

Bonnie

PS - We'll have childcare and a great video for our kids during the meeting, as well. 

The only rule to Supper Club... tell EVERYONE about Supper Club

We will gather at 6:30 for a light supper, followed by an Adult Faith Explorations session. Our meal will be hosted by Lionel Edes and the AFE discussion will be facilitated by Kathy O'Donoghue.  This month's 

AFE topic: Celtic Spirituality.

Our look at Celtic Spirituality will highlight a number of features of the Early Celtic Christian Church, which included a love of nature and a passion for the wild and elemental as a reminder of God's gifts to humankind. Celtic Spirituality emphasized the belief that there were "thin spaces", where God was closer to us than in other places. They also developed the idea of having a "soul friend" (anamchara) to help in one's spiritual direction, highlighted the need for personal confession and had a mandate for hospitality within their communities. Come and learn a little about this important tradition and then share in a time of Celtic prayer and meditation.

Suggested Donation to cover meal cost is $7 per person. Childcare will be provided. Reservations for childcare are necessary to provide an adequate number of volunteers for the kids.

Sign up for the supper by emailing Andrew Freeman at andrew@allsaintschicago.org. Please sign up by Sunday, January 29 to reserve your place at the supper- we need to know in advance so we know how much food to prepare.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Michelle Lester or email adultformation@allsaintschicago.org.

Following church next Sunday, the Young Adults Group will be heading over to Lincoln Lanes at 4874 N. Lincoln Ave. (directly above the hardware store, next to McDonald's).

Cost is $5/person per game, and $4 for shoe rental. CASH ONLY.

Pizza will be ordered, and there is a bar. 

Interested? Questions? Contact Austin O'Donoghue at amod1029@comcast.net 

The Liturgical Ministers are the group of folks at All Saints' who enrich our worship services by serving as Ushers, Scripture readers, Prayers of the People leaders and Chalice bearers. Training is provided (that's Saturday February 4th at 3pm). If you are interested in helping with this important ministry to our parish, please contact Kathy O'Donoghue, Liturgical Minister Coordinator at liturgicalministers@allsaintschicago.org.

If you didn't take Bonnie up on her invitation to read the Gospel of Mark, you are off the hook.

Experience the action-packed Gospel of Mark brought to life as Biblical storytellers from the Chicago-area Prairie Wind Guild, including our own Juleigh Ruby, ­­­­­­­­­tell it by heart. Mark is about the length of a feature film. Admission is free but a collection will be taken to defray expenses and continue the work of the guild, which is to "encourage everyone to learn and tell Biblical stories."  Please spread to word to neighbors, friends, and nearby churches.  This is an event not to be missed.

Sunday, February 12, 3-5 pm. Parish Hall

Would you be willing to bake a casserole for a family who has had a new child? What about giving a ride to someone who can't otherwise make it to church? 

If you are interested in serving the All Saints' community, please join the Care Database! Send your email and phone number to care@allsaintschicago.org. When a need arises, you will get an email and information on how to help. 

Just one visit, one meal, one ride can make all the difference in the world to someone who needs it! Thank you!

Beginning in February, All Saints' will host a monthly "Interview to Win" Boot Camp offered by the nonprofit Jobbing America Foundation.  This one and a half day workshop helps unemployed and underemployed participants identify their strengths and passions, refine their interview skills and develop a personal brand to communicate the best they have to offer to potential employers.  Each participant also makes five video presentations and receives individual coaching and peer group feedback to improve their presentation skills.  The "Interview to Win" Boot Camp will maximize your strengths, help you build an interviewing strategy and provide a forum for you to practice with your peers.  Our workshop will positively, absolutely, and dramatically increase your chances to land the job of your dreams.  

There is a maximum of 15 participants per month, so early registration is encouraged.  The full workshop cost, including 12 hours of training and two meals, is $279, and there are scholarships available for those who need it the most and can afford it the least.  Register online at www.JobbingAmerica.org, or contact Laura Youngberg at Laura@JobbingAmerica.org to learn more about the program and possible scholarships.

 Program Dates:

February 16 (6-9pm) - February 17 (8am-5pm)

March 15 (6-9pm) - March 16 (8am-5pm)

April 19 (6-9pm) - April 20 (8am-5pm)

May 17 (6-9pm) - May 18 (8am-5pm)

Yes, another All Saints' bowling event... but this one's different.

Come for fun night out with the ladies and raise some money for a good cause!  Proceeds benefit Ravenswood Community Services.

Tickets are $50. Games, shoes, food, and beverages all provided. Space is limited. 

To sign up, contact Liz Embler, Fran Holliday, or Lori Gee. You'll be glad you did.