Bob & Pam Phillips

45 years ago Bob and I walked through the doors of All Saints, warmly welcomed by Anne and Sam Sockwell and Sara and Charles Jackson. In so doing, they invited us into this community of faith that has become our home in every sense of the word. This is where we have raised our children, made lifelong friends, learned, prayed and grown in faith.



There are seasons in one’s life which span the decades. In our younger years we were blessed with knowing and learning from church elders and leaders. We were and continue to be inspired and gladdened by the children and youth with their innocence, their energy, their honesty and bravery. Our foray into Christian Formation in Sunday Schools, Cursillo, EfM, Companions in Christ and Prayer Group continue to make us stretch in our faith and our attempts to understand the mystery of God and the Way, as practiced and taught by Jesus. The occasions for fellowship (ECW, St. Martha’s, Prime Time Saints) continue to bind us together as one Body. Opportunities for service through ushering, LEM, Sawyerville, Family Promise, SWEEP (the original IWC) and Meal Team ( and of course there are many more ministries to engage in) have been supremely meaningful. These ministries all need willing hands and hearts. They build relationships and promote healing. It is through these experiences we understand our joyful duty is to be the hands and feet and voice of our God here in the present moment.

All of these building blocks of faith would not have been available if the Holy Spirit had not led us through those doors so many years ago where we were made welcome. We are grateful beyond measure. It is here we have come to know God, our neighbor and ourselves. Maybe it was God’s whisper and plan for us to come here. How happy we are that we listened!

Pam and Bob Phillips

Dottie Bennett 

I am really grateful for All Saints because it has given me so many ways to be involved and grow. I love being part of the Atrium and EYC ministries, where Kathleen, Jeannie, Joie, and Grace make church fun and meaningful instead of an obligation, and I’ve made so many friends including those from different schools. Serving as an acolyte and helping with the altar guild has taught me a lot about how our services work and the meaning behind our traditions, while also giving me the chance to keep the church welcoming and beautiful. I especially enjoy working alongside others my age as an acolyte and being a role model for younger kids, since it shows that teens can play an important part in worship. Having these roles makes me feel like I’m truly helping the church, and I’m thankful for the community that encourages and includes us.

Dottie Bennett 

Conrad & Susan Ponder

When you find yourself being uprooted from the location you call home you search ways to connect at your new location. Over the course of many moves the answer we’ve found was finding a church, a place to make friends and connect to a worship community. Has this always been easy? Not really. However, the moment we stepped foot into All Saints’ there was something different. We were greeted and made welcomed then invited to participate in the ministries offered. For that we will be forever grateful, as we knew we had found a caring community that has been our spiritual home for the past several years. 

We think one of the best ministries in our parish is the Invite, Welcome, & Connect program. It’s that reaching out to others seeking a church home, a place to belong, people like we were, trying to find a community of faith that would love, nurture and help through life challenges and changes. A place we continue to deepen our connection to one another and to God, through Worship, Prayer, Bible study, and Outreach programs so we can we can continue to Embody Christ’s Transforming Love both inside and outside our church doors. For that we say THANKS BE TO GOD.

Susan and Conrad Ponder

The Foley Family

Dale and I are both grateful to be members of such a vibrant and caring Church community. We are so grateful to have such a deep and talented Choir led by Melanie Couch. To us she is much more than a choir director / organist. She clearly has an ear for vocal and musical talent and consistently brings new ideas and musical presentations for all to enjoy. It is a blessing to have such a rich and diverse musical program.

Peace,

Sam and Dale Foley

A video message from Amanda Ennis

From Our EYC

A video message from Anne Michael Drake

The Ponder Family

Hosting the Twenties Together class in our home on Sunday evenings has truly been a blessing for Mona and me. We've had the joy of building meaningful relationships, walking alongside these young adults through their journeys, and helping create a close-knit, faith-filled community.


All Saints’ has provided this class to get connected and put down roots within the church and we are proud of our class for getting involved: four attendees have gotten confirmed, one re-affirmed, and one baptized. We are deeply grateful to be instruments of God’s love during a season of life that can often feel lonely and uncertain. It has been a pleasure getting to know each other and learning, laughing and enjoying fellowship with another generation.

Thank you,
Trent Ponder

The Elwood Family

A video message from Sally Elwood

The Stults Family

The Good Shepherd Choir at All Saints holds a special place in our family's hearts. Even with just one or two songs, their singing brings a beautiful, heartfelt opening to services and allows the children's voices to shine. It's been truly inspiring to see the growing confidence in our daughter (6) and son (4) as they bravely sing in front of the entire congregation. We are so grateful to Ms. Maggie and Ms. Elena for their invaluable investment in the children's choirs at All Saints, encouraging an environment that values the children's contributions and celebrates their participation in worship.

The Stults Family
Mary Katherine, Adam, Annie and Tait

The Robbins Family

Grace, love, peace, and authenticity. These are all words I associate with All Saints. I am profoundly grateful to be a part of a community that is so intentional about sharing a Christ like love with the world. Our members are warm and welcoming in the most authentic way. There is no sense of pretention. We welcome each person as they are, giving grace for imperfections. We seek to form lasting and meaningful bonds that improve the quality of the lives of those who are blessed to call All Saints their church home. This genuine atmosphere is the product of ministries like Invite Welcome Connect that welcome and encourage families to join and be involved in our community. It is the product of beautiful ministries like Atrium and EYC which continue to teach our children how to think and behave more like our loving and compassionate God. It is also a product of our beautiful spaces which provide a sense of peace and reverence necessary for meaningful worship. And we carry this atmosphere outside our walls when we share our abundant love with the community through regular outreach efforts like Avondale Breakfast, Homewood Helps, Angel Tree, and Kairos, but also in times of crisis like Hurricane Helene. For all of the things, and so much more, I am truly filled with gratitude.

Elliot Robbins