All Saints Episcopal Church |
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All Around All Saints
Thursday , May 12th, 2022
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Alleluia! Christ is risen!
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A Word From Our Rector
Dear All Saints Family,
The joy of baptizing Harper Jane Turner this past Sunday brought out much of the best in us. Your faces shone as we promised to uphold her and her family, and as I carried her through the sanctuary to introduce her to her grandparents, aunts & uncles in Christ in her new parish family. She will grow up in love in this place. Etta's delectable cakes made the morning even sweeter. Our embrace of children on Sunday morning in Godly Play has been a beautiful path for children to discover the stories of faith at their own level of understanding. Great thanks to anchor teachers Ann McDowell and Suzy Rich, supported by Mike Blanchard and several others. We'll soon undertake Vacation Bible School planning & welcome any interested folks to join us. Our week-day school, The All Saints School (TASS), continues daily care of young children with waiting lists for several age levels: the school has a wonderful reputation and also faces a need for skilled teachers. How splendid to be nurturing children in our community 5 days a week. Our ministries flesh out the hopes and dreams for children expressed in the prayer we make at every baptism: this is one of my two favorite collects in our Prayer Book:
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the
forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of
grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them
an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to
persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. (pg. 308)
One last note: we made helpful adjustments to last week's seating configuration in the sanctuary and are likely to continue worshiping in this setting through Eastertide. Then at Pentecost (June 5) we'll return to the glorious cross windows!
with love and gratitude,
Rev. Cindy
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Welcome Harper Jane Turner and Family
What a beautiful service we celebrated last Sunday! Harper Jane is joined in the picture on the left by her parents, Ian Turner and Caroline Walker. They are joined bottom left by Sam, Emily and James Walker. In the bottom right picture Harper Jane is joined by her Godparents, Ms. Sarah Cambell-Harris and Mr. James Walker.
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Implementing Our Model Policies |
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…and Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs to the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:14 RSV)
· All Saints, along with the entire Episcopal Church, has adopted a new set of policies to protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults,
· All Saints will be implementing these policies over the next several months,
· These policies provide both guidance on how we operate and direction on how we document our compliance,
· That documentation includes background checks for those involved in many of the ministries for All Saints,
· For those requiring documentation, you will receive a request from Rev Cindy with further guidance on the process,
· If you have any questions, please contact Bob Riche who is coordinating this program for the Vestry.
Why
Through our Baptismal Covenant we are all committed, “…to seek and serve Christ in all persons…and respect the dignity of every human being.” (BCP, Pg 305) All Saints strives to embody that commitment and advance God’s mission through a variety of ministries; ministries which involve almost all of us in one form or another. These Model Policies are designed to balance the closeness inherent in those ministries with the structure necessary for protection of the vulnerable.
As Canon Mollie Roberts writes in the Diocesan cover letter to Model Policies, “These new policies call for a higher level of accountability in our ministries… Guarding [the vulnerable] is work and requires attention to detail. An increase in accountability by necessity brings additional responsibility to maintain accurate and timely records as well as implement and follow the policies and procedures.”
Who
Parishioners involved in the following positions and ministries will require some form of documentation:
- Clergy
- Lay employees (such as Admin Assistant)
- Volunteer Staff (such as Office volunteers)
- Choir Director/Organist
- Vacation Bible School Director and Staff
- Altar Guild Director and Staff
- Treasurer
- Vestry
- LEMs taking Eucharist to the homebound
- TASS Board, Director, Staff, and Teachers
- Nursery volunteers
- Sunday School/Godly Play volunteers
-Anyone wishing to continue their building access through key or key code
What
The Policies require that many of All Saints parishioners will require documentation. Depending upon the ministry (or ministries) to which an individual is called, documentation may include background checks, a credit check for those who handle monies, and completion of online Safeguarding Training. Background and credit checks are conducted through the Diocese, with the results provided only to the Rector, and have a decade-long record of 100% confidentiality.
How
If you are involved in one of the ministries listed above, at some point in the next several weeks you will receive an email from Rev Cindy that requests your participation and provides you a copy of the Model Policies. A day or two later you will receive an email from cs.activescreeningfaith.com that will guide you through the process for the appropriate background check(s). The process to complete online Safeguard Training will be provided later. Please understand that this request is not grounded in suspicion or any lack of confidence in you; rather it is part of a process through which all who participate in the ministries of the Episcopal Church are completing.
Clergy, Vestry, and Staff will go through the process first. Once they are completed and we have refined the process, other ministry leaders requiring documentation will go through. They will be followed by Committee/Guild members in ministries requiring documentation, along with Nursery, Godly Play, and Vacation Bible School volunteers. Next will be and all of those who require or desire building access capability (keys or key codes). TASS Board and Staff, along with anyone remaining who needs documentation, will complete the initial round of documentation. Future documentation requirements will be met on a case-by-case basis.
When
The Diocese issued Model Policies to all Parishes on October 25, 2021. The All Saints Vestry reviewed those policies, and adopted them on December 13, 2021. We have until July 1, 2022 to implement these policies, and until August 31, 2022 to self-audit our implementation. We will submit our audit to the Diocese for verification on August 31, 2022, and annually thereafter by March 1st.
The Vestry has designated Bob Riche to coordinate the implementation and documentation of our Model Policies. Please feel free to contact him with any questions you might have or problems you might encounter.
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All Saints Book Club
Welcome to All Saints Church Book Club! We will soon be voting for our next book. Our June meeting is on Monday the 13th at 2pm in the Choir Room. All are welcome!
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If you would like to join, use this link:
Brought to you by Invite Welcome Connect!
Blair Engelken, Mary Moynahan, and Tim McKeithan
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May 15th, 2022
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Our Services will be held in the Sanctuary. We hope to see you there!
Godly Play Continues Through May 22nd!
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YouTube STREAMING
In addition to Facebook Live, David Feyrer and the Media Team have now made it possible to view services on YouTube.
Please use the link below to join services remotely.
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Coffee Hour is Back!
Coffee hour hosts are needed for the 8:30 and 10:30 services each week.
Hosts prepare coffee and provide a simple refreshment. Remember, store bought snacks, fruit or savory treats are just as welcome as homemade offerings.
Look for a signup sheet in the Narthex or contact the following:
Arline Arnold, 8:30 Coffee Hour Coordinator
Sally Myers, 10:30 Coffee Hour Coordinator
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Church Contact Lists - Any members who do not wish their information published in hard copies of our contact list or given out to other Parishioners please let Kim Lane know and the information will not be shared.. Also send Kim an email if you have a preferred method of communication such as phone, text, email etc. We would like to keep this on file to make future correspondence as hassle free as possible for you. The email address is allsaintsobx@gmail.com Thank you.
Altar Guild, Flower Guild & Media Team seeking volunteers; Wine pourers for communion and dishwashers desired. Please see parish emails or website for details.
Groups are forming to: 1) explore outdoor worship options both on the lawn and in the Outdoor Sanctuary area; plus 2) to plan Vacation Bible School. Interested folks are invited to contact Rev. Cindy for either project
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Parishioner Contributions |
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Memory Care Moment
By Kaye White
at (252) 256-1375 obxkaye@earthlink.net
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL is focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities including those dealing with memory loss.
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Community Events & Outreach |
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Camp Trinity is Still Hiring
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or graduating senior. This is a wonderful way to spend a summer living at the beach serving a wonderful ministry! Any questions please contact: Camp Director: Mary Beth Bradberry, Associate Camp Director: Buddy Payne, Camp Registrar: Nancy Reynolds Visit Our Website HERE
P. O. Drawer 380 Salter Path, NC 28575 Physical Address: 618 Salter Path Rd. Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512, Phone:(888) 874-6287 or(252) 247-5600
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Food for Thought
If you need some food assistance for your school age child (pre-K through 8th grade), Food for Thought is offering free weekend meals.
Each bag contains only healthy meals and snacks -
2 breakfast and 2 lunches and milk.
See your school guidance counselor for a form or download from our website by clicking here: *foodforthoughtobx.org*
There are no maximum income level restrictions.
Everyone who completes the application will be accepted into the program.
Food program has begun and continues until the end of the school year. Meal bags are distributed to the schools every Friday.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive healthy food
every week for your child.
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Ongoing Meetings & Activities
Thursday, May 12th, 2022
9:30 am - Hand and Foot Card Game
9:30 am - Men's Cursillo
7:00 pm Choir Practice
Sunday, May 15th , 2022
8:30 am - Sunday Worship
10:30 am - Sunday Worship
6:30 pm - AA Meeting
Monday, May 16th, 2022
4:00 pm Women's Spirituality Circle
5:00 pm - Vestry Meeting
7:00 pm - Prayer Shawl
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
9:30 am Mah Jongg
Thursday, May 19th, 2022
12:00 pm - Labyrinth Walk for Racial Reconciliation and Reparation
Please Note: Adult Sunday Bible Study will formally resume June 5th.
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Thank you for all you do. It is appreciated |
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Those Who Serve
The Rev. Cindy Simpson, Celebrant
Mr. Steve Blackstock, Organist and Choirmaster
Vestry Person of the Day: Suzanne Scott-Constatine
Welcoming Coordinator: Sally Myers
Altar Guild: Sally Myers, Ann Laughner and Hilary Klein
Counters: Nancy Atkinson and Jennifer Adams-Falconer
8:30 a.m.
Greeter: Sandra Feyrer
Usher: Arline Arnold
LEM: Robert Riche
Lector: Hilary Klein
Coffee Hour: Betsy Brown
10:30 a.m.
Nursery Volunteer: Sally Myers and Carol Sparks
Godly Play: Suzy Rich and Ann McDowell
Greeter: Nancy Proctor
Ushers: Sally and Jack Myers
LEM: Charles Coppage
Wine Server: Judi Smith
Lector: Glen Baldwin
Facebook Coordinator: Karen & Kenny Murrill
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Birthdays
May 13 - Vip Vipavetz
May 13 - Pat Kinney
May 15 - Carol Galloway
May 16 - Joshua Erazo
May 17 - John Fricker
May 17 - Paula Mohr
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Prayer Requests
Together with all others united to us in the communion of the risen Lord we pray, including Rob, our Bishop; Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Pope Francis in Rome; Bartholomew I, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople; The Episcopal Church; Keith and the lay people of Emmanuel Lutheran; The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate Staff of The Episcopal Church Center; and for all that we need in this life and in your eternal dominion, we pray to you, O Lord.
We pray for all in need, especially for Ken, Perry, Aubrey and Brett and Burnie, Marilyn and David, Tom B., Jane, Bob T., Ruthie, Mazan, Gwen, Bob and Sallie, Mary and Franklin, Paul, Mike, Ruth and Kent. We also pray for those with ongoing concerns, especially Nancy P. and John L., Carol, Mike, Karen, Moira, Rachel, Christy, Marcia, Fiji, Jenn, Val, Geody, Christopher, Bill, Fred, Glen, Bunny, Joe and Mary Anne, Dick and Miriam, Tatum, Anthony, Pat and Tom. We pray for our new Ukrainian friends Natasha and her daughter Masha, who lost their respective father and grandfather to death in illness. May he abide in joy in God’s nearer presence and may consoling Love enfold his family who grieve. In all of this we pray to you, O Lord.
We pray for countries and people who are hosting refugees and working to find homes for them. We pray for those seeking a swift and just end to the war in Ukraine and the preservation of the nation’s independence and autonomy.
Let us also pray for those celebrating another year of life: Perry White, Vip Vipavetz, Pat Kinney, Carol Galloway, Joshua Erazo, John Fricker and Paula Mohr..
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All Saints Episcopal Church 252-261-6674
40 Pintail Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949
allsaintsobx@gmail.com
www.allsaintsobx.org
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