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Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops. Proverbs 3:9
Consecrating what we give empowers its value and use. Invest in the kingdom of God.
Consecration Sunday is just three days away! We have had some stirring, inspiring sermons and testimonials in the last few weeks from Marni McGee, Alex Williams, Cherry Post, and Stephen Schaible. Now on this All Saints Day we will consecrate our commitments to the work and ministry of our beloved church.
Bishop Burrill will join us, and during the service, we will be invited to prayerfully fill out our Giving Cards and bring them up to the altar to be blessed to the service of our church, our way of saying, "Thanks be to God". After our dismissal, we will gather on the patio to share a celebratory meal together.
Thanks be to God.
Your Stewardship Committee,Ladeen Miller, Chip Nichols, Rev. Vicki Mouradian,
Sally Messerlian, Denny Bacon, Karen Telleen-Lawton, Pat McClure, and Kathleen Winters
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Because we all deserve a chuckle now and then...
But seriously, don't forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night!
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All Saints Welcomes the Bishop Burrill
This Consecration Sunday, November 2
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 All Saints is pleased to welcome the Rt. Rev. William Burrill as guest preacher this Sunday, November 2 for Consecration Sunday. Bishop Burrill is the retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, NY, and is the Assisting Bishop in the Diocese of Arizona. Read Bishop Burrill's bio here. |
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Please Help Us Meet Our Goal of
200 Frozen Turkeys/Chickens!
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The M-4 Churches are having a Turkey and Chicken Drive to benefit The Food Bank of Santa Barbara. This is the first year All Saints has participated in this turkey drive. Our parish goal is to collect 200 frozen turkeys and/or chickens to feed the needy families in our community this Thanksgiving. Won't you help us reach our goal? Please pick up a donation form at the Information Table before you leave church on Sunday! Learn more here. |
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An Evening Prayer Service at St. Michael's, November 9
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As the new school year begins, many in our community find additional healing work is needed following last spring's tragedy in Isla Vista. Our friends at St. Michael's Episcopal Church invite you to a special evening prayer service of communion and community on Wednesday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. For more details, pick up an informational flyer at the Information Table after worship services this Sunday.
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Photo of the Week
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The Annual All Saints Parish School Fall BBQ was a hit last Friday. Students, families, and friends enjoyed great food and fun against our gorgeous Santa Barbara backdrop.
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Thanksgiving Day at All Saints - Please Join Us!
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Thanksgiving Day, November 27, will be here before you know it! Consider celebrating with your All Saints family! Our Thanksgiving Day begins with worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by our festive Thanksgiving dinner at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Join us as we give God thanks for our many blessings and our vibrant church community which sustains us through God's love. Learn more by clicking here. A sign-up sheet is available on the information table following services. Please be sure to let us know the number attending and what you are bringing so we can properly plan. We look forward to having you with us! Please contact Rev. Vicki with any questions
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Friendship Center Fundraiser:
Fresco Cafe, This Saturday
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This Saturday, November 1, Fresco Cafe Five Points will generously donate a percentage of their intake for the entire evening to the Friendship Center! Proceeds will go to support the center's H.E.A.R.T. (Help Elders At Risk Today) Program, which helps low-income families by subsidizing the cost of their services, ensuring they remain available to all in need. If you don't already have plans, please grab dinner at Fresco Cafe Five Points (3987 State Street) between 5:00-9:00 p.m.
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An Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop - La Casa de Maria, Next Weekend
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You are invited to Casa de Maria for a two-day workshop, "An Introduction to Centering Prayer", on Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9. This two-day workshop is an excellent introduction to exploring and deepening a Christian relationship with God. You will learn basic guidelines and contemplative meditative exercises to begin a new practice or to support your on-going practice. Tickets are $90; register online here.
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From the All Saints Archives
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In honor of Consecration Sunday...
Pledge cards circa 1919-1922
 
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St. Nick and All Saints-by-the-Sea
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 Put Christ back in Christmas and enjoy inter-generational, meaningful fun with St. Nick! The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas,
born during the third century, and known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need and his love for children. Click here to learn more about St. Nicholas and the many ways All Saints will be commemorating St. Nicholas! Contact Karen Telleen-Lawton.
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Voting Closes November 5!
2014 All Saints Christmas Card Contest
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Voting in the 2014 All Saints Christmas Card contest ends this Wednesday, November 5 at midnight. If you haven't already, please cast your vote for your favorite entry. The winning entry will appear on the All Saints' Christmas Card, with artist credit, and will be available for purchase on the patio in the coming weeks. Click here to vote!
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All Saints' Biblical Brew & Fruit of the Vine Trip -Bubbling with Fun & Fellowship!
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 Our trip to the Santa Ynez Valley was a great hit - parishioners toured the Wildling Museum in Solvang, sampled great beers over a hearty lunch at Firestone's Tap Room Restaurant in Buellton and sipped the most delicious Santa Barbara wines at the Rusack Vineyard in Santa Ynez. Thanks to all who helped make this yet
another wonderful All Saints outing! 
If you weren't able to join us for our trip this month, you're in luck. There are still some tickets available for our excursion to the Getty on Saturday, November 22. Tickets are $55 and include round trip transportation; lunch is not included in the price of the ticket. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Click here for more details. Sign up and release forms are available at the Information Table after both worship services or you can contact Rev. Vicki with any questions.
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Little Cottage Fashion Show
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Please join us for a fashion show benefiting "The Little Cottage" on Tuesday, November 4. For more information about this important organization, click here. |
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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 country and the world!
Panorama: Blogs of the Episcopal Church - Various opinions and viewpoints of Episcopalians, as well as discussions of personal faith journeys, and conversations about the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church.
A Home for Thanksgiving - The Habitat for Humanity houses All Saints parishioners helped build are nearly ready for move-in. Just a little more help is needed.
All Saints Book Club: November Selection - All Saints Book Group will next meet on Monday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish House for a potluck dinner, fellowship and discussion of our current choice, "Peace Like A River" by Leif Enger.
Hillsides receives record $2 million bequest - Hillsides has received a $2 million bequest, the largest in its 101-year-old history, the result of a planned gift made to Hillsides by Dorothy Pierose, longtime supporter who died in 2013.
16 Days of Activism - Anglican men speak out.
Li Tim-Oi Center awarded grant for Asian ministries - Bishop Stacy Sauls, Episcopal Church Chief Operating Officer, has announced the awarding of a $150,000 grant devoted to Asian ministries to the Li Tim-Oi Center for Chinese Ministry in San Gabriel.
Former Connecticut church sold for benefit of local Muslim community - The Episcopal Church in Connecticut has sold its property, former home to Christ Episcopal Church, to the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center, Inc.
Did you know that each week's Sunday service bulletin is posted on the All Saints website? Just click here.
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