All Saints Episcopal Church
Fr. Christopher Wilkerson, Rector
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100 N. Drew Street, Appleton, WI 54911
920-734-3656 (office) or 920-249-4147
allsaintsappleton@gmail.com
Parish Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Celebrating Our Life Together in Christ
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Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see
the schedule of servers for upcoming Sundays.
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From Fr. Christopher Wilkerson |
My dear family in Christ,
We are gearing up for a most exciting Fall this year, my friends. While our official kick-off date of 22 September might seem a tad late in the season to be beginning, things are already in motion “behind the scenes” that will make for a Fall program that should be not only interesting, uplifting, and meaningful, but also a whole lot of fun!
Up first, our ongoing Living Christianity: a How To program has already been up and running for many weeks now. Currently, Karl Bjornerud is leading a wonderful exploration of meditation in the Christian tradition. If you haven’t yet joined in to see what this program is all about, this series is a fantastic introduction and will run for two more sessions (on the 9th and 16th, as we’ll be closed for Labor Day). And on 23 September, we’ll begin a new series: Anglicanism 101, a class designed to be both an introduction to The Episcopal Church for newcomers and a refresher course in the basics of Anglican Christianity for all of us. (The plan right now is to run this series twice a year going forward, once in Fall and once in Spring, since the same series will also serve as preparation for Confirmation.) Make plans to join us, and bring ALL your questions!
Next, save the date of 11 October, when we will host a coffee-house style Artists’ Open Mic Night, the first of what we hope will be many more to come. We’ll get the Palmer room all gussied up for the occasion, and artists both from the community and our congregation will be encouraged to sign up for a time slot to do your thing, whether that be singing an original song, reading or reciting of poem or short piece of prose, exhibiting your visual art, or even performing a dance. Performances will run in five-minute time slots from 7 p.m. till 8, followed by a time for casual gathering and fellowship. We’ve already got a couple of dedicated volunteers working hard to arrange the logistics for this event, but we could definitely use more help! If you want to get involved, please contact Fr. Christopher asap!
Also in October is the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service put on by the City Park area churches, and for which this year All Saints will be the host church! It’s very exciting to have the opportunity to invite our brothers and sisters in Christ from the neighboring congregations into our parish home for an event that is always well-attended and deeply appreciated by the community. More details will be published as the planning comes together for the event, so stay tuned!
Last thing ~ for now! ~ is a reminder of what our Senior Warden shared with us after the recent Vestry meeting: we really want to celebrate our “namesake” feast of All Saints this year in a big way. In fact, we’re working to put together a series of celebrations and services for All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day (and, of course, All Saints Sunday, as well) that will be rather like an Autumnal equivalent of Holy Week and the Triduum leading up to Easter in the Spring. If you’ve got ideas for how we can make these celebrations truly special, please share your thoughts with the church office and/or with Fr. Christopher, because plans are being made even now.
Y’all. Y’all! This Fall is going to be a wonderful time to be part of this incredible faith community. I can’t wait to celebrate our shared lives together in Christ with all of you. Thank you for everything you all do to make All Saints what it is.
Peace & blessings,
Christopher+
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From the Treasurer, Tina Wilfer | The July financial summary can also be viewed as a PDF here. | |
The parish office will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. Bible Study and Living Christianity will also take that day off. | |
It's time to refresh the list of names that we pray for during the Prayers of the People on Sundays. Please contact the office to let Emily know which names from the current list we should continue to include. | |
The coffee hour schedule for September is wide open! Please sign up on the bulletin board to bring treats for our socializing time after the service. | |
The altar flower schedule has openings on Sept. 15 & 22. To sponsor flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving, please sign up on the bulletin board or contact the office. | |
Birthday Cards for Jim Marks |
Longtime parishioner Jim Marks will celebrate his 99th birthday on Oct. 1! All Saints plans to honor him with a “birthday shower” of greeting cards. Please drop off or mail a greeting card to the parish office by Sunday, Sept. 22 and we will bulk mail all to Jim at his Oshkosh address. His daughter Jody is aware of our plan and will keep us posted on timing of her next return to the Valley. Contact Vestry member Peggy Garefino for questions.
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Come join us and bring a friend to learn and play. We'll meet in person on Tuesday, September 10th @ 6:30pm in the Palmer Room. Questions? Contact Stephanie Gadzik or Catherine Neiswender.
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Our Next Outreach Mission - Community Clothes Closet | |
The outreach committee identified this statement of purpose --
"All Saints seeks to fulfill Jesus' call to serve the poor, needy and oppressed in our community and beyond. We do this through regular volunteer opportunities, and donation of items and resources to meet specific needs coordinated by charitable organizations in our community."
With Jesus' clarion call to serve others in mind, we have selected the Community Clothes Closet for our next outreach effort.
"Delivering the confidence and inclusion that proper clothing provides", the Community Clothes Closet offers free clothing for all people in need.
In September, All Saints will be collecting new and gently used clothing, including men's, women's and children's clothing, undergarments, and new bedding. A complete list of needed items will be posted on the bulletin board. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closets!
We are also looking to schedule a volunteer opportunity on site at their facility. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board, and we'll coordinate details.
Photo by Perry Merrity II on Unsplash
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Parish Birthdays & Anniversaries
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REMINDER: If you'd like to have your birthday or anniversary recognized, please contact the office.
August Birthdays
8/1 - David Aronson
8/1 - Judy Hebbe
8/2 - Erik Lepisto
8/9 - Jeannine Rice-Crabb
8/14 - Ian Bates
8/17 - Joan Hendry
8/20 - Peter Gilbert
8/20 - Cyd Olson
8/25 - Mike Gadzik
8/27 - Caroline Augustine
8/27 - Phil Stenz
8/28 - Tammy Augustine
8/31 - Al Olson
Last week in August - Carol Jegen
September Birthdays
9/1 - Steve Summers
9/2 - Tina Wilfer
9/4 - Michael Soffa
9/9 - Susan Allen
9/10 - Brynn Dobkoski
9/15 - Arden Kuehmsted
9/23 - Pam Sealy
9/29 - Eric Neiswender
September Anniversaries
9/12 - Peter & Sarah Gilbert
9/13 - Chris & Dan Mitchell
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Diocesan & Community Events | |
Voting Faithfully Webinar |
On Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 12:00 pm Central time, the Episcopal Parish Network will host a webinar titled Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging the US Election.
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church exploring the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one expression of caring for one another and God’s creation. The panelists will offer framing for healthy, faith-based civic engagement from the theoretical to the tangible, including addressing why it is important for Episcopal churches to leverage our resources to help our broader communities vote.
To see more information and register for the webinar, click here.
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The annual 5k Beer Run/Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be held Saturday, Sept. 21. Meet at Wanick Park Pavilion in Sherwood, WI. Registration at 10:00 am; kids' Root Beer Run begins at 10:30 am; Run/Walk at 11:00; lunch, beverages, and raffle follow. Proceeds go to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Please consider participating in memory of All Saints members who have died of pancreatic cancer: Beth Moore, Mary Whitehead, Karen Eckola, and Tom Hodge. More information and registration at goingonabeerrun.com or facebook.com/5KBeerRunWalk, or contact Rich Moore at 920-570-1695 or rmoore14@new.rr.com.
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Mark your calendars for the 177th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Wisconsin, which will be held Oct. 4-5 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point. Presiding Bishop-Elect Sean Rowe will be in attendance and will address the convention.
Visit the diocesan website for more information.
If you're interested in attending but aren't registered as one of our lay delegates, the diocese is looking for volunteers to help with check-in, liturgy, voting support, and childcare. Volunteers attend the convention free of charge.
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From Stephen Leader Julie Holly |
Are you or someone you know in need of confidential Christian caregiving? If so, please contact Julie Holly, Stephen Leader, at 920.809.2416 (c), 920.731.6896 (h), or email her at jmholly76@gmail.com. You may also contact Fr Christopher at 920.266.9262 (Pastoral Care Line), or Paul Van Duser, Pastoral Care Team Leader, at 847.287.2321.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events | |
All Saints Weekly Schedule
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NOTE: Even if you don't have a Facebook account, you can still view the livestreams or any other information on the All Saints page by clicking the links below.
Wednesday, August 28
E-newsletter out
5:30 pm Rector's Office Hours
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Thursday, August 29
12:30 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Saturday, August 31
8:30 am-12:30 pm Farmer's Market Station
Sunday, September 1
9:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person and Facebook livestream)
Monday, September 2
Labor Day - parish office closed
Tuesday, September 3
9:30 am Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, September 4
5:30 pm Rector's Office Hours
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Thursday, September 5
12:30 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Saturday, September 7
8:30 am-12:30 pm Farmer's Market Station
Sunday, September 8
9:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person and Facebook livestream)
Monday, September 9
11:30 am Bible Study (Zoom)
5:30 pm Finance Committee meeting
6:30 pm Living Christianity
Tuesday, September 10
9:30 am Holy Eucharist
6:30 pm Mahjongg Night
Wednesday, September 11
E-newsletter out
5:30 pm Rector's Office Hours
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Thursday, September 12
12:30 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Saturday, September 14
8:30 am-12:30 pm Farmer's Market Station
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Sunday, September 1
Fifteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
9:30 am
Lectors
Bill Reeves
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Jan Watson
James 1:17-27
Intercessor
Mike Gadzik
Cantor
Carol Jegen
Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10
Chalice Bearers
Bill Reeves,
Emily Gilbert
Acolyte
Barb Schoenike
Ushers
Tina Wilfer,
Mike Gadzik
Counters
Cathy Twomey,
Jan Watson
Altar Guild
Suzanne Fischer
Livestream
Pam Sealy
Coffee Hour
Steve Gilling & Pam Sealy
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Sunday, September 8
Sixteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
9:30 am
Lectors
Mike Gadzik
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Ruth Ring
Ephesians 6:10-20
Intercessor
Bill Reeves
Cantor
Matt Kierzek
Psalm 125
Chalice Bearers
Suzanne Fischer,
Dolores Wiseman
Acolyte
Tina Wilfer
Ushers
Pam Sealy,
Steve Gilling
Counters
Cathy Twomey,
Suzanne Fischer
Altar Guild
Catherine Neiswender
Livestream
Craig Jackels
Coffee Hour
Volunteer
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Sunday, September 15
Seventeenth Sunday
after Pentecost
9:30 am
Lectors
Paul Van Duser
Proverbs 1:20-33
Tina Wilfer
James 3:1-12
Intercessor
Emily Gilbert
Cantor
Karl Breice
Wisdom 7:26-8:1
Chalice Bearers
Bill Reeves,
Nancy Krueger
Acolyte
Julie Holly
Ushers
Tina Wilfer,
Mike Gadzik
Counters
Anne Wilkerson,
Jan Watson
Altar Guild
Cathy Twomey
Livestream
Pam Sealy
Coffee Hour
Volunteer
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