Greetings to all!

FALL 2022 YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Schedules and registration forms for Youth Ministry programs are live on the Calendars page of the Youth Ministry website. They have also been sent out via the Youth Ministry Weekly Update email list. Please contact Erin to be added to this list.

Sunday School (grades 4K-12) has resumed and is offering classes both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Families are welcome to attend the class that best fits their circumstances.

Youth Group (grades 5-12) resumes tonight, Wednesday, September 14. Regarding masking, we have been given the green light to adopt a system similar to what we did with diocesan camp this summer, but using Outagamie County & local COVID levels as our metrics:

• Low levels will be mask optional (and always mask friendly)
• Medium levels will be mask optional except for singing or if in a larger group setting
• High levels will be masking across the board regardless of vaccination status



We still need adult assistance with Sunday School & Youth Group – please contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: The Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In will be held November 18-20 at Waypost Camp (weekend before Thanksgiving). This overnight retreat-type event is open to students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2022-2023 academic year. Registration will open ASAP – stay tuned!  

September Vestry Highlights

• Financial contributions came in about $10,000 under budget in August, though we are still very slightly ahead YTD. Our cash balance is lower than the $35,000 where Tina likes to keep it in order to have a comfortable margin for the minimum $20,000 outlay per month.

• For the month of October we will ask parishioners to track their church volunteer hours and report them to the office or to Tina. This is both to increase appreciation for all that people do to enhance our worship, ministries, fellowship, outreach, and property, and also to inspire others to give of their time and talents. (Thank you all!!)

• Our Covid protocols will now be tied to community risk level. While always remaining mask friendly, we will communicate to the parish when masking is optional and when it is required. Right now the risk level is Low, so we will go mask optional. Signs on the doors, email blasts, and announcements will let people know when the level changes.

• Ken reported that additional tuck pointing work will begin, and the bell tower louvers replacement will follow. Some issues with the boiler need resolution, but the heat will be on soon.

• Our Visioning discussion continued. The first task is to create small groups for wider discussion within the parish. We will assemble a library of resources on inclusion and affirmation.

The August financial summary can also be viewed as a PDF here.

On Sunday, October 16 at 12 pm, there will be a training session in the sanctuary for current acolytes and anyone who would like to become an acolyte.  Further details to follow.

During the month of October, we'd like to try tracking all volunteer time to show just how much goes into keeping the church running. Some examples are:

• acolyting
• ushering
• altar guild
• practicing music to play for a service
• counting
• mowing the church lawn
• preparing coffee hour treats and putting them out
• ministry team meetings 

You can turn in your times as frequently as is convenient for you. It's not necessary to specify what the task was, just the total time spent. If doing two things simultaneously (i.e. usher and lector, cantor and livestreaming, acolyte and intercessor, etc.) count the time for each one.

Please send the information to Emily (allsaintsappleton@gmail.com, 920-734-3656) or Tina (allsaintstreasurerapple@gmail.com, 920-750-3880) by Saturday, Nov. 5.  

REMINDER: If you'd like to have your birthday or anniversary recognized, please contact the office.

September Birthdays

9/1 - Steve Summers

9/2 - Tina Wilfer

9/4 - Michael Soffa

9/7 - Mick Rutz

9/8 - Ethan Rutz

9/9 - Susan Allen

9/10 - Brynn Dobkoski

9/15 - Arden Kuehmsted

9/17 - Abigail Wolf

9/21 - Tracy Peterson

9/23 - Pam Sealy

9/29 - Eric Neiswender

September Anniversaries

9/12 - Peter & Sarah Gilbert

9/13 - Chris & Dan Mitchell

9/28 - Annette & Ernie LaBrake

October Birthdays

10/1 - Emily Wilkerson

10/7 - Sage Rutz

10/9 - Oliver Park

10/10 - Ellyn Lepisto

10/10 - Thomas Lonzo

10/14 - Dan Dobkoski

10/16 - Jan Reeves

10/17 - Ann Leonard

10/18 - Janet Kaul

10/20 - Malcolm Allen

10/28 - Del Watson

10/31 - Craig Augustine

Jim Marks

Come "Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth" with the Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines, along with guest performers. Experience "sweet treats," "sweet harmony" and "sweet friendship." 

Sunday, 10/9, 3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Church St., Neenah. Use Fellowship Hall Entrance on Doty Ave. For tickets, $10, call 920-420-2192. Visit www.foxvalleychorus.org.

Guests are welcome at rehearsals (same location) every Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. Women singers can join us on the risers to enjoy and learn the skill of 4-part a cappella harmony.

The Appleton branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) is holding its 85th annual used book sale, "Cycling Home to Read", Oct. 13-15, 19-22, & 26-29 inside the Northland Mall, 900 W. Northland Ave., Appleton, WI 54914.

We're accepting contributions of books from the community.  This includes hardcover and paperback books, children's books, books on CD, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games.  (Please, no magazines, textbooks, or VHS tapes.)  

For book pick-up and drop-off, please call 920-284-7098, 920-734-6750, 920-843-8888, or 920-540-7751.  Profits provide scholarships for women.