This Sunday's Readings:
Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 145:8-9,
15-21
Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21
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Greetings!
A few months ago, Fr. Bob announced that I would be leaving All Saints at some point in the late summer, and that we would start searching for a new Director of Administration. In some ways, I've been saying goodbye ever since that announcement (and I'm sure some parishioners thought I was already gone at this point) but tomorrow is my last day at All Saints-by-the-Sea, and it truly is time to say 'goodbye.' For the past two weeks I've been working with our wonderful new Administrator, Kathleen Winters (who brings a wealth of experience and some fresh perspective to the position) and she's more than ready for the task ahead.
I don't have adequate words to express what a wonderful place All Saints has been to work for the last 6+ years. Through the good times and the tougher patches, what makes All Saints so wonderful is the special magnetism that seems to draw committed, energetic, thoughtful, and fun people to this place to worship as a community. It has been my pleasure to get to know so many of you; to work alongside you in ministry and help out where I could. If you would like to keep in touch with my family as we move to New Hampshire, I'd love to hear from you at my personal email address. All Saints will always have a special place in my heart and in my prayers - thank you all for everything.
God's Peace,
Robbie Boyd
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Photo of the Week
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Darling Fiesta Flower Girls, including All Saints' own Andrea Ruiz (pictured on the right), stopped by the Church Office
Wednesday, to welcome All Saints to Fiesta 2014.
They're pictured here with their sweet little helper, Joshua Ruiz.
Viva La Fiesta!
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 On Saturday, July 26, the Discernment Committee and the Vestry had an all-day meeting at the Old Mission Retreat Center at which the committee presented its finalist candidates to be All Saints' next Rector. The Vestry has a busy August ahead of them as they embark upon the weighty task of discerning God's will among these fine priests. |
Refreshment Table Volunteers Needed!
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Have you ever noticed how - well, refreshing our coffee hours are? A lovely piece of cake or a couple of donut holes really hit the spot after Church. We need 2-3 individuals or families to take the refreshment table on so that we can keep the refreshment table a consistent part of our Sundays at All Saints. If you are willing to help, please contact Anne Hopkinson. You're sure to be the toast of coffee hour!
**We're still in need of someone to take this Sunday's refreshment table. Will you help?
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This Sunday is Family Feast
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Family Feast is this Sunday. All Saints celebrates this special Eucharist service geared specifically towards children and families on the first Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall concu rrent with our 10 a.m. Sunday service. Specially-developed music, service and Eucharist are the highlights of this ever-growing service. If you are a family with children new to All Saints, and you haven't experienced our Family Feast, join us this Sunday! |
Life in Christ with the Prayer
of St. Patrick Series Postponed
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The four week class, "Life in Christ with the Prayer of St. Patrick" has been postponed until after the New Year. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause, but look forward to providing details closer to the rescheduled start date. Please contact the Church Office with any questions. 805/969-4771.
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Young Professionals, You're Invited!
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 All Saints' young professionals - and their family and friends - are invited to a beach BBQ next Sunday, August 10 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Leadbetter Beach. Come out and get to know your fellow All Saints' young professionals! No need to bring anything - we'll have good eats, good drink, and great conversation. Email Heather Childress or Alex Williams if you can make it! Hope to see you there!
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Next Sunday is All Saints' Night
at Transition House
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One one Sunday each month, 20 to 30 homeless families enjoy the All Saints dinner at Transition House emergency shelter. Our next night to make and serve dinner is this Sunday, July 13. Servers should be at Transition House by 5 p.m. Call the Church Office if you'd like to purchase food and/or help serve.
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Save the Date! Campus Cleanup August 23
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 All Saints' Annual Campus Cleanup Day will be Saturday, August 23 this year. The work we accomplish in just a few hours this day is important in keeping our campus one of the most beautiful around.
Some of the major projects we'll tackle this year are:
- Painting the Parish House exterior in places it is damaged
- Painting the school fence
- Painting/restoring Vesting Room
Many hands make light work. Please volunteer if you can. Contact Nathan Sigler with any questions.
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Calling All Artists!
Submit Artwork for 2014 Christmas Card
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 The Episcopal Church is still accepting submissions of original artwork for the 2014 Episcopal Church Christmas card. How great would it be to have an All Saints artist featured this year?! The original artwork should express a local understanding of God's incarnation for the celebration of Jesus' birth. The August 15 deadline is approaching; find out how to submit your artwork here.
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Long-time parishioner and past Outreach Committee-member Lisa Chiles' memorial is planned for 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, at All Saints-by-the-Sea.
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Looking Ahead...
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August 3 - Family Feast
- August 3 - Lisa Chiles Memorial
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August 5 - Community Kitchen
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August 10 - All Saints' Night at Transition House
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August 10 - Young Professionals BBQ @ Leadbetter Beach
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August 16 - Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
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August 20 - Summer Potluck on the Patio
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August 23 - Campus Cleanup Day
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September 14 - Homecoming Sunday
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There are many more items for your attention than we can comfortably fit in the email each week. Please click on the headlines below to view some of the stories from the All Saints website and from around the Internet!
Urgent calls for peace in the land of the Holy One - Religious and political leaders have stepped up their calls for a permanent ceasefire to the three-week-long conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the number of casualties topped 7,000 and the death toll reached 1,200. Read more...
Joint Nominating Committee presents last of three essays - The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) continues its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 27th presiding bishop. The committee has published the third of three essays designed to begin a discussion about the election which will take place at General Convention, meeting in Salt Lake City in the summer of 2015. Read more...
Philadelphia 11 ordinations marked with calls for continued justice work - A joyous celebration of the 40th anniversary of women's priestly ordination on July 26 here included calls for people to realize that the dream of a more egalitarian and less patriarchal Episcopal Church - and society - that was embodied by the Philadelphia 11's ordination requires much more work. Read more...
Interactive timeline of the history of women's ordination - Women's journey to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church spanned two centuries. Read more...
Where are the Philadelphia 11 - and their ordaining bishops - now? Read summaries of the lives and work of the priests known as the Philadelphia 11 since their "irregular" ordinations on July 29, 1974. Read more...
Did you know that each week's Sunday service bulletin is posted on the All Saints website?
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