All Saints is hiring a Parish Coordinator! If you, or someone you know, are interested in working in a creative and collaborative environment, please take a moment to look at the job description, and send a cover letter and resume to office@allsaintsbhm.org . The Parish Coordinator is a key role on our parish staff that works closely with our clergy, staff, and members to organize and implement meaningful ministry.

Join us this Thursday, May 9 at 12pm for an Ascension Day Eucharist in our Chapel. This service marks the conclusion of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. It is the final elevation of his human nature to divine glory and the near presence of God. The Ascension is affirmed by the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds. The Ascension is celebrated on Ascension Day, the Thursday that is the fortieth day of the Easter season. It is a principal feast of the church year in the Episcopal Church (From the Episcopal Dictionary of the Church).

Please be aware of "phishing" emails and texts being sent to All Saints members. Phishing is where a scammer creates fake email addresses or phone numbers to impersonate someone you may know in an attempt to steal money or data. Never reply to, click on, or enter any information if you receive one of these suspicious email messages. Most schemes involve scammers mimicking church staff, typically posing as someone in a position of authority asking you for money transfers or gift cards. Many times, the scammers will manipulate the email address, name, or even the area code of phone numbers, so that it appears to be coming from someone you know. Even if the email or text seems legitimate, if a request seems even remotely “off” or is asking for anything from you, don’t act on it until you confirm it with a phone call ( 205-879-8651 ) or face-to-face conversation with someone at All Saints. One quick way to spot a scammer is to check the email address it came from. No matter the name, look at the email address. Emails from All Saints staff will always end with "@allsaintsbhm.org" (i.e. blandry@allsaintsbhm.org). Some general suggestions: Check sender details carefully. Any suspicious emails or text message should be investigated before replying. Pay attention to the message content, including attachments and URLs. When in doubt, call: If there are questions about any email, do not reply. Instead, call our office - 205-879-8651 Label it spam: If your email service has the ability, report the email as spam. Here’s how you can report these scams: Report Phishing Attacks: the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team has an Incident Reporting page to report email phishing, as well as an email to forward them to, at https://www.us-cert.gov/report-phishing . Forward all emails to the Anti Phishing Working group at phishing-report@us-cert.gov . Report text scams to through the Federal Trade Commission’s Complaint Assistant which helps the FTC detect patterns of fraud and abuse.

Bread for the World Letter Writing Nearly one in ten people worldwide go to bed hungry, and one in five Alabama children face the reality of going without food. All Saints "Practicing Your Faith" class and "Creation Care Ministry" invite you to join hands with "Bread for the World," a Christian hunger advocacy group, as they write letters to Congress, urging them to pass a family-friendly Farm Bill. This is a chance to be the voice of the voiceless and the hope of the hungry. All ages are welcome, no experience necessary – just a servant's heart! Join us Sunday, May 19th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm in the Great Hall, and let your words help those in need!

Vacation Bible School 2024 We’re going to Israel! Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School, June 23-26 , when we will travel back to the ancient time of Jesus in the Land of Israel. Online registration will begin April 15th. June 23-26 Sunday (6:30 - 8:00 pm) & Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Ages Children 4 years (by June 23) through rising 6th graders are welcome to participate in Vacation Bible School. Rising 6th graders will be in their own Elder Tribe. Volunteers Vacation Bible School at All Saints is a very intergenerational experience. We love volunteers of all ages. Rising 7th graders (and others up to any age!) can volunteer any of the VBS days, June 23-26. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Kathleen Busbee ( kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org ) or Jeannie Feldman ( jeanniefeldman@att.net ).