February 5, 2018
Gathering of Hope and Remembrance Set for Friday Feb. 9, One Month Anniversary of Tragedy
Gathering of Hope and Remembrance
Friday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.

All Saints-by-the-Sea 
 
As we approach one month since the mudslides, All Saints seeks to reunite those who gathered to serve and be served at All Saints-by-the-Sea on January 9, and all from the community who have been impacted by the mudslide.

Our gathering will begin with a brief time of reflection, healing and non-denominational prayer in the All Saints Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. followed by a community meal (sponsored by All Saints) in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m. 

All who were impacted by the mudslides are welcome to attend. Those who were present at All Saints on January 9 are especially encouraged to reunite. If you brought blankets, clothes, or food; offered medical assistance; offered hospitality; received care; were evacuated; or were a first responder on site, we welcome you all. Children, too, are welcome.
 
Since we don't know the names or contacts of everyone who was present or passed through, please share this invitation widely (by email, text, social media, word of mouth...) with anyone you know who was at All Saints on January 9 and 10, or who could just use come caring community in these times.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Rev. Aimée 
Please Help Serve Community Meal This Friday Night for Community Gathering
All Saints is hosting a "Gathering of Hope and Healing" this Friday evening to reunite those who gathered to serve and be served at All Saints-by-the-Sea on January 9, and all from the community who have been impacted by the mudslide. (See article above).
 
Your help is needed once more to provide side dishes to accompany a BBQ which will be provided by " Neighbor Tim's BBQ", who happens to be a former church neighbor!
 
Here's what we need from you: 
  • Baked beans
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Garlic bread
  • Salad

Please let Sally Messerlian know what you will be bringing: themesserls@gmail.com. Let's make this happen and help to heal our community.


 


 
Parishioners Step Up to Help One Another, Our Community; See Below to Register as Volunteer
Many of our parish and Parish School families and our immediate neighbors have been directly impacted by the mud/debris flows that hit Montecito on Jan. 9. Community volunteers have come with shovels in hand and equipment to help dig out mud, personal belongings, and more. 

All Saints has supported these efforts and continues to do so; we now turn our attention to supporting Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD). Just like the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, VOAD is helping organize support for homeowners who need assistance cleari ng dirt, removing mud and debris from their homes and property and other significant tasks.  

Volunteers Needed This Week: 
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

In support of these efforts, All Saints parishioners and Parish School families are asked to call, email or sign-up at the information below to assist. Activities are being coordinated by VOAD in coordination with Santa Barbara County:

Call: 805-692-2226

Email: rose@sbhabitat.org

Register by Clicking this Link
- This registration site is coordinated by Habitat for Humanity
- For organization you are registering for, choose "Southern Santa Barbara County HFH"
- Then when filling out the Habitat for Humanity registration form itself and you are asked to name a group/team, choose "none"
- You can then list your skills area -- don't worry about being too precise
Parish School Returned to Campus Today!
The All Saints Parish School moved back to the All Saints 

campus today! All Saints children attending school at St. Mark Preschool were dismissed on Friday at 12:45 p.m. and resumed classed today back on the All Saints campus following weeks of evacuation due to the Montecito mudslides.

On Friday afternoon, a large truck plus several parents in pick-up trucks arrived to help move all the School belongings back to All Saints.  

St. Mark Preschool has been a positive and welcoming experience and we thank their church and school for making this possible. (Photos by Analise Maggio)



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