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Theology Pub
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Next meeting September 12
Seven of us had a very good discussion Monday night, and a few others plan to join us for our next meeting on
Sept. 12, at which time we will discuss Jonathan Haidt,
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, pages 61-130 (chapters 3-5). There seems to be a lot of interest in this book, the study of which will take us within a couple of weeks of the presidential election. I've read far enough ahead to tell you that the book gets better chapter by chapter.
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Legos Needed!
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 Do you have Legos tucked away in your closets, under your beds, or in your attic that your children or grandchildren are no longer playing with? If so and you want to do some clearing out, please consider donating them to All Saints'
Sunday
School program. An important part of Godly Play (the
Sunday
School curriculum used for children ages 4-6th grade) is the work time. During this time children get to further explore Bible stories and Episcopal tradition with various play-oriented materials. For the new program year we will be adding Legos to one of the classrooms. We will need a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and minifigures. If you would like to donate, please contact Meredith Schraeder,
[email protected]
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Cook Wanted
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Once a month
 We are in need of an additional cook for the weekly community Meal of Grace which is co-sponsored by Christ the King and All Saints'.. Cooks work on a rotating basis so you would cook one meal each month. Food is provided. For more information contact Vikki Strutton by
email or phone 479-271-7117.
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Program Year Kickoff
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September 18
On
Sunday, September 18 new program year begins! This joyous day will include a fresh start for several returning programs and will also mark the first day of an exciting new ministry!
Acolyte Installment and Recognition
New and returning acolytes will be invited to go forward during the announcements for a blessing. This will be a wonderful opportunity to spotlight the youth that serve and show them that their work is appreciated.
Each
Sunday children, usually in 2nd grade and above, help guide the worship service as acolytes. Our usual needs are for four acolytes. A crucifer to open the service by carrying the cross and leading two torch-bearers and one gospeler or book bearer in the procession along with our clergy and choir. Acolytes also assist the clergy at the reading of the gospel, during communion, during the offering and at the recessional at the end of the service.
Sign-up and training, for new and returning acolytes, will be after the
11 o'clock worship service on Sunday, September 11. This is a wonderful way to serve our congregation and to learn more about our beautiful Episcopal worship and traditions. Please contact Sarah Chapman for questions or more information,
[email protected]
New this Year - Junior Choir!
The Junior Choir will meet in the Godly Play room approximately ten minutes
after worship (gotta leave time to grab a cookie!) and rehearses for 30 minutes. The choir is open to kids in grades K through 6. Younger children may participate on a case-by-case basis. Building on the Montessori approach, children in the Junior Choir explore through music and movement both our Anglican musical and liturgical tradition and contemporary camp and worship songs as we prepare music for First Sundays and special programs like the Christmas Pageant. Contact Krista Mays,
[email protected], for more information.
Senior Choir
The Senior Choir is open to adults and students in junior high or high school. The Senior Choir leads our worship music
on Sunday
mornings and prepares music for special services like Evensong, Christmas Eve, Easter Vigil, etc. Music spans a variety of genres, from traditional Anglican chant and hymnody to contemporary songs. If you love a variety of music and are able to match pitch (i.e., carry a tune in a basket!), please consider giving the choir a try. Although the ability to read music is helpful, it is not required; we have choir members in each section who hold the fort in that regard and strengthen the singing of all. The Senior Choir rehearses in the Godly Play room Wednesdays at
6:45
and
Sunday
mornings prior to worship at
10:15
. If you are wondering whether the choir is the place for you to share your gifts, give it a try... Join us! For more information contact Krista Mays, [email protected]
First Day of Sunday School
Sunday School for children and adults is
on Sunday mornings from
10:00-10:50 am. Nursery care for children under 4 can be made available. If needed, contact Meredith Schraeder,
[email protected].
The adult class, "Live Your Faith", will again have various leaders from the local community and the All Saints' congregation leading sessions on various topics such as
ethics, Episcopal Tradition, social justice, prayer, other religions, Bible Study and more. Stay tuned for announcements regarding class descriptions and leaders.
Children 4 yrs old - 6th grade grade will experience the Godly Play curriculum. Godly Play is a hands-on, Montessori approach curricula that allows participants to hear and see Bible stories, wonder about how the stories are a part of their lives, and work with various materials to explore the stories further. Different this year, all will meet together in the Godly Play room to hear the story. After wondering and discussion, older kids will go to the Weaving God's Promises classroom for exploration and work activities.
If your family is new to All Saints' or to the
Sunday School program, registration will be available on Sunday, September 11 after worship.
If you have any questions, need more information, or would like to volunteer to help on a rotating basis, please contact Meredith Schraeder,
[email protected]
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Service on the Land
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October 2
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 2 at 12:00 noon.
Parishioners who usually attend worship services at one of our three weekend services will gather as one united congregation under a big tent on the building site of our future sacred space. After worshiping together, a delicious catered lunch will be provided. Tours of the property will include a chance to stroll along the spring fed creek on the north side of the site. Invite your friends!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes or events on that day and nursery care will not be available.
Directions: From the square in Bentonville go north on Main St. for 8/10 of a mile to the end of Main and you have arrived.
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Fall Inquirer's Class
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Starts September 7 at 6:30 p.m.
 Interested in learning more about the history, tradition and practice of the Episcopal Church? Our fall Inquirer's class will begin Wednesday
evening,
September 7
, at
6:30 p.m.
There will be eight sessions, covering such topics as prayer, spirituality, church history, and the Book of Common Prayer. We will hold an instructed Eucharist and there will be multiple opportunities for you to ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask about the Episcopal Church.
Childcare is available if requested. If you are interested in enrolling in the class, please email Roger.
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Tri-Faith Book Club
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September 6 at 6:00 p.m., Bentonville Library Rotary Room
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Invitation from Etz Chaim
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September 18 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
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Food Pantry Needs
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Needs for September
 School is back in session and our food pantry is asking for jars of peanut butter and canned meat during the month of September. Of course, other items would also be welcomed. There is plenty of room on our shelves! You can leave contributions in the shopping cart in the hall at church. Thank you!
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Centering Prayer Retreat
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September 16 - 18
This retreat will take place
Sept. 16-18 at Camp Mitchell and will be facilitated by Catherine Crews. It will include periods of Centering Prayer, teachings on practices, and private time for rest, study, and prayer. We will keep silence during meals and at night. There will be an opportunity for instruction for those new to this prayer practice. All are welcome. The cost of weekend is $139 and includes room and five meals. To register, call Helen Hargreaves at
501-727-5451 or email
[email protected].
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Save the Date: The Hargreaves' Retirement Party
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Sunday, October 2 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Rick and Helen Hargreaves, long-time directors of
Camp Mitchell, are retiring this year, and there will be a retirement celebration for them on
Sunday, Oct. 2,
2-5 p.m., at Camp Mitchell, concluding with Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Benfield.
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 Hospitality Guild Schedule
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September 4 - St. Jude Guild
September 11 - St. Drogo Guild
September 18 - Saints of Today
September 25 - St. Bernard Guild
October 2 - Catered lunch on the land
October 9 - St. Francis Guild
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Lay Ministry Assignments
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Saturday, September 3
Chalice:
Lector:
Sunday, September 4
Chalice:
Lector: Gabriel, Youth
Intercessor: Tom
If you are unable to serve this weekend, please arrange for a substitute and let
Marj
.(Saturday) or Mandy (Sunday) know. Thank you for all you do!
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Regularly Scheduled Events
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Monday:
6:30 p.m. - Theology Pub meets every other Monday evening at Boneheads Grill. The next meeting will be on September 12.
Tuesday:
6:30 p.m. - Vestry meeting on third Tuesday of the month.
Wednesday:
2:00-3:30 p.m. - Food Pantry
5:30 p.m. - Community Meal
Thursday:
12:00 noon - ECW (St. Tabitha's) meets on the third Thursday of each month from September through May. All women are welcome. Next meeting will be on September 15.
6:30 p.m. - Men's Group meets on the third Thursday of each month. All men are welcome.
Saturday:
5:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II in English
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. - Morning Talk
10:00 a.m. - Live Your Faith
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
10:15 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II in English
12:00 noon - Coffee Hour
1:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II in Spanish
2:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour
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Contact Us
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479.426.1561
479.877.9108
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