Compassionate Listening

Compassionate listening is about coming together to practice cultivating compassion for ourselves and others so we can listen and speak from our hearts. Facilitated by Elizabeth Vander Kamp, this course will be offered in Rooms 223 and 224 on Friday, September 9 (4-10pm), Saturday, September 10 (8am-6pm), and Sunday, September 11 (12-5pm) for those 16 years of age and older. Cost is $250 per person or $400 per couple with a portion of proceeds going to the church. Please contact Elizabeth for more information at
superpowerlistening@gmail.com.
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We’re excited to welcome our new Nursery Director, Jenni Weikard , who has been part of the All Saints community since 2016. Join us in congratulating her on her new role! From Jenni: I have been a part of the All Saints community since 2016, working primarily in the nursery and supporting our youngest parishioners. Working closely with children inspired me to learn more about how to best support them, and I earned my PhD in child development (with a special focus on play behaviors!) from UAB in 2023. I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where children can grow through play. I am also the mother of two (soon to be three!) wonderful children: Vance (5yo) and Nora(3yo) with Baby Sister expected to join us in July. I am so excited to be stepping into this role to continue to serve in such a wonderful and welcoming community and getting the opportunity to inspire playfulness in your children.

Picnic & Parks! Pack your sense of adventure and join us indoors for a picnic—no bug spray required! This is Tuesday, May 6, at 12:00pm. We’ll provide a picnic lunch in the Great Hall and be joined by special guest Will Collins, Statewide Trails Coordinator for Alabama State Parks. He will share insights about our state’s incredible trail systems. If you have any questions, reach out to Susan Ponder: suponder@bellsouth.net

May 4 is Creation Sunday here at All Saints! Be sure to walk or bike to church, and we will have a "Blessing of Bikes!" As part of this day we also plan to have plantable seed bookmarks available, and a biodegradable paper bookmark with seeds embedded in it, to be given out at both morning services.

Get ready for a brand-new summer tradition! All Saints is launching its very first "Screen on the Green" this year, and you're invited to the debut on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30pm! We will be watching Toy Story! . We’re setting up the big screen on the Terrell Commons grass area—just bring your chair, your popcorn, and whatever else you like. It’s the perfect way to kick off summer!