The Very Rev. Penny Bridges
Sermon by Ethan Armistead
July 12, 2026
Competition can be a large part of a sibling relationship. Essau and Jacob were a prime example of sibling rivalry. Essau was starving and sold his birthright for some stew. Jacob used his brother weakened state to his advantage. Neither brother was in the right. Essau took instant gratification over eternal reward. The easy way is not always the right way. God's plan is not always the quickest or most comfortable.
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Our Community Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, beginning at 5:30pm and lasting until 7:00pm in the church preschool parking lot. Everyone is invited to join us for pizza, hot dogs, chips, and water. There will be a Trunk Decorating Contest with prizes for Most Creative, Best Overall, and Best Costume. We will also have make-your-own treat bag stations for kids to enjoy. You can get involved by providing a trunk, choosing a theme, decorating it, and registering in advance since spaces are limited. We are collecting candy in a bin in the Great Hall, and please consider signing up to help by clicking here . You may also donate money on Realm by selecting “Trunk-or-Treat” in the dropdown, or volunteer to help with setup and cleanup at the link above. If you have any questions contact Kathleen Busbee, kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org
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There are several opportunities to experience Center Prayer at All Saints. Every Tuesday , a weekly Centering Prayer gathering meets at 6:00pm in the All Saints Chapel. These sessions explore the essence of Centering Prayer. Everyone is welcome! On Thursday , a weekly Centering Prayer group meets in the afternoon from 12:15-12:35pm in Room 224. David Smith is the facilitator and he can be reached at David.j.smith2717@gmail.com or 205.936.5252 Each Wednesday , from 6:00-7:00pm there is a Centering Prayer Group who meets via Zoom. Beverly Brasell is the facilitator and can be reached at brasellbh@bellsouth.net. The 20-minute centering sit is followed by a discussion of a book segment or video on a subject of a contemplative nature chose by Beverly. We also have Centering Prayer as the 11th Step on Tuesdays from 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Craig Cecil is the facilitator. Before attending please contact at Craig Cecil at craig@se-interspiritual.com .