Will it Be Enough?
"Pewments"
Sermon by The Reverend Brad Landry
November 12, 2023
All Saints has never had pew rents. But this does not mean that participation in this community comes without a cost. As Jesus reminded His disciples to count the costs of discipleship, if anyone wants to be my followers, let them take up their cross daily and follow me. We are not asking to borrow a little bit of oil to keep our lamps burning just a bit longer. We're not asking you to rent a pew. We're asking you to come and enjoy the feast, the wedding banquet, where all are welcome. All are fed. We're all part of of the wedding guests of Christ. So blessed. Blessed are you who are called to the supper of the lamb.
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Join us Sunday, December 15 for this year's Advent Lessons & Carols, led by our Youth and Children's Choirs, during the 11am service. The 8:30am & 5:30pm services will have Eucharist, 11am does not.
St. Martha’s Guild will host a Christmas Bake Sale on December 10 and 14 in the Cloister. Stop by to enjoy homemade cookies, cakes, pies, and more. Your support helps strengthen St. Martha’s outreach work in our community.
Support St. Martha's Guild by sponsoring the online "Rada Cutlery" sale. St. Martha's will receive 40% of the profit from online purchases! These great priced items make perfect Christmas or wedding gifts. Orders will be shipped directly to your address. To order go to radafundraising.com , enter Birmingham Al 35209, click on St. Martha's and the catalog will appear. Rada Cutlery has much more than cutlery, so check them out today. Questions? Contact Martha Miller, mmartha763@aol.com
Celebrate the joy and spirit of Advent with All Saints! We’re offering a variety of opportunities to get involved. From heartwarming programs to wonderful worship services, there’s something for everyone. Join us in sharing the light of Christ's birth.
Fiddlesticks Music hosted its largest single-day outreach event to date—a joyful Singalong Concert for families in our program and the wider community. Despite the rain, we gathered in the Great Hall, where 163 attendees filled the space with music, laughter, and connection. Families spread out on blankets, singing along to a live music concert designed especially for children ages 0–5. The atmosphere was electric with joy; parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends all joined in, creating a beautiful tapestry of voices and generations.The sense of community in the room was palpable. All ages and abilities were welcomed and celebrated. It was a moment of pure musical magic. Participants also had the opportunity to connect with staff and learn more about the All Saints Choir School and other All Saints programming for children and families. These conversations helped deepen relationships and open doors for continued musical and spiritual growth. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so lovely and unforgettable. Here's to many more moments of shared music and joy!
Join us on Wednesday, December 10 for a celebration of St. Nicholas! Dinner will begin at 5:30pm and the family fun event will start around 6:00pm. We will hear the story of St. Nicholas, play St. Nick bingo, decorate bishop-shaped cookies, paper stars and a visit from the jolly ol’ Saint of the Church!