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News for the Week of:
August 25, 2024
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Dear Friends,
"Are you with me?"
It has been quite a week in Chicago, with major areas of the city shut down and fenced off, helicopters whirring overhead. Protesters, politicians, and police have all been asking the same question in one way or another, “Are you with me?” “Will you vote for me?” “Will you follow me?” “Will you listen to me?” “Will you obey the rules?” “Will you….?”
Now as the city returns to her normal level of activity, and we breathe a collective sigh of relief that there was no major violence or upheaval, this Sunday we will once again encounter this question, both in our reading from the Hebrew scriptures and again on the lips of Jesus.
Joshua, gathering all the tribes of Israel at Shechem, invites the elders to renew their commitment to the covenant, reaching back to the days when their ancestors served other Gods, and basically asks them, “Are you with me?”
In our gospel reading for this week, as we end the five-week reflection on the Bread of Life, the followers are complaining that these words and teachings are too difficult, and many turn away. Jesus, realizing this struggle, and turns to the twelve and asks (and I am paraphrasing), “Are you with me?”
I am also relatively certain that, as the school year begins, parents and teachers alike are looking at bright and shining faces returning to school and asking, maybe even pleading, “Are you with me?”
With so much competing for our attention and resources, the question of “who we are with” becomes poignantly relevant and important. Are we with the followers that stayed even in the face of difficult and challenging teaching? That is certainly my take on the good folks of All Saints – here we take seriously the call of Christ not only to be with Him but to stand with Him, speak with Him, act with Him, and, most of all, love with Him.
I look forward to seeing everyone this Sunday to continue this discussion, as we eat the bread of life and rejoice in the life everlasting it promises. “Are you with me?”
In the Spirit, Colin Collette
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Gnaw On This!
Sermon series on the Bread of Life
For five Sundays--July 28 - August 25--we will engage the "Bread of Life Discourse" in the sixth chapter of John. Each week a different preacher will gnaw on a passage from the discourse.
This week our Director of Music, Colin Collette, preaches and offers our Dear Friends letter.
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BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSING
We will be blessing all those who are starting a new school year (students, teachers, school staff, all ages) at the 9 & 11 services.
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Liturgical Minister Training
Saturday, August 24 - POSTPONED
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Questions? Please reach out to Suzanne, Colin, or Courtney. | |
Faith, Life, & Work series | |
2nd Wednesday of August, September, and October at 7:00pm
at the All Saints Annex (O'Shaughnessy's Pub - 4557 N Ravenswood)
We invite you to hear stories from All Saints parishioners about the impact of their faith on their professional, social, and personal lives and have a chance to talk and connect with others about your own story.
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Wednesday, October 9
interview with parishioner Adam Nicholas Phillips
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Adam Nicholas Phillips is the Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff at Interfaith America. Adam serves as the senior lead in the Executive Office by managing internal and external inquiries from the President’s office and leads the organization’s narrative strategy, ensuring the advancement of Interfaith America’s mission and vision. | |
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Church School Re-opens
It's almost time to welcome children back to the Atrium, and we couldn't be more excited!
Sunday, September 8
For returning Atrium I students (ages 4–6) and both new and returning students in Atrium II (6–9) and Atrium III (9–12), the 2024–25 church school year kicks off on
Sunday, September 8.
Saturday, September 14 | Sunday, September 15 start
For children ages 3–6 who are new to Atrium I this year.
Children new to Atrium I are invited (with their grown-ups) to a gentle introduction on Saturday, September 14, 9:30–11 a.m. before starting church school the next day, Sunday, September 15.
Grown-ups of any child age 3 to 12 who would like to join the All Saints' church school for the first time can register for our free program and learn more by emailing Children’s Formation Coordinator Polly Tangora.
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Connect (online) at All Saints this summer!
We invite you to join us on the All Saints Social Distance Collective Facebook page.
Summer is a great time for All Saints members to find new ways to connect and get to know one another better. If you're planning an event and want to invite All Saints folks, you can post it on the Facebook page and/or send the information to edward@allsaintschicago.org for publication in e-news.
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Hey All Saints! Are you ALL IN?
We're kicking off our return to the program year with a Saturday celebration.
Saturday, September 14
Games begin at 4:30pm | Pizza Dinner at 6:00pm | Disco Dance Party at 7:00pm
Save the Date and join us on Saturday, September 14 for an All Saints party that includes an All Saints Live Band followed by a DJ Dance Party. There will be Games, Pizza, PhotoBooth, and more.
Let us know you’ll be attending so we can make it ALL IN Perfect for you!
RSVP HERE
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ALL SAINTS | ALL IN Parish Photo!
Sunday, September 15
Which Hue are YOU? Wear your Pantone Color-inspired outfit on Sunday, September 15 for the Annual All Parish Photo. So many hues, so little time (to choose).
The 2024 color is Peach Fuzz which has been described as "a velvety gentle tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul." Could it be more perfect?
Stay tuned for more details about the ALL SAINTS | ALL IN weekend.
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Speaking of ALL IN - are You IN the Parish Directory? | |
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2nd Annual Parish Directory Update
It’s time for our second annual Breeze (our secure directory database) update.
Please complete the UPDATE survey (button below) by Tuesday, September 9.
Thank you for helping us to update our database. Questions? Contact Courtney: courtney@allsaintschicago.org.
Here’s why it’s important:
We want to know and serve you and your family better!
When we know more about our All Saints community, we can serve you better. In that spirit, we have added one field and updated another to learn more about our demographics, particularly race and age. To capture this updated info, we ask that you check your Breeze profile to make sure it is up to date. And we ask that you fill out the form (link below) whether you’re new to the directory or already have info there.
Add a current photo of yourself, your family.
The form (link below) provides a place to upload individual and family pictures. If you are unable to locate a current photo or are having issues uploading photos, we will have photo stations available after church during September and we will upload photos for you.
Print version of the updated directory.
We will print a copy of the updated directory this fall. If you choose "yes" to being in the directory, you will also be able to access the online directory by creating a password-protected login. This will allow you to search for contact information (email, phone, address) for other persons in the directory and for them to search for you.
Please NOTE: your info is not publicly available even if you choose to be in our directory and it is optional when you fill out the form. Your financial information or personal demographics are never visible to others and will not be printed.
Help us make sure the larger church knows how vital we are!
We are (faithfully) proud of All Saints and we add our statistics, demographic data only, to a Parochial Report sent to the larger Episcopal Church. The Parochial Report provides important information for the use of parishes, dioceses, and the whole Episcopal Church.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE & OUTREACH | |
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All Saints Refugee Volunteer and Donation
All Saints was fortunate to have the Rev. Jason Mohn from Exodus World Services as our guest preacher on Sunday, August 18. We are now starting to collect items for a welcome kit and to offer hospitality to a refugee family to the United States.
Shopping List LINK:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/34541198051/false#/invitation
You can shop for many items right now. Other items will become necessary once we are matched with a family.
- Please make sure to list your email address.
- All items should be new.
- Bring your items to church and place them in the Reading Room by Sunday, September 8.
Parishioner Annie Logue is leading this effort and would love to hear from you with your questions: annielogue@gmail.com.
Download the INFO Sheet (button below) to learn more on how you can welcome a refugee family with radical hospitality.
"Thank you so much for all you do. Those of us whose ancestors migrated from Europe were probably settled with the help of local churches. We’re just paying it forward.
-Annie
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Back to School Drive for Ravenswood Elementary School
Our friends at Ravenswood Elementary have asked us to collect paper and supplies to get the school year off to a great start. Anything we are able to give will be welcomed by the staff and students at Ravenswood. And we look forward to other ways to build our relationship with the school throughout the year!
Please bring supplies to church no later than September 1 so that we can get everything delivered to them. Below is a list of what they’ve requested.
Copy Paper: Rather than collecting paper here, we are collecting money and will order paper to be delivered right to the school’s loading dock.
Contribute to the Paper Drive HERE
(Choose Ravenswood School Outreach)
Backpacks: We need 15-20 backpacks for newly arrived refugee and immigrant children who are enrolling in school for the first time.
School Supplies: Pencils, erasers, markers, notebooks, etc (All the things you can find in the “Back to School” aisle) to fill up the backpacks.
Feminine Hygiene Supplies: This is a request from students. While CPS provides tampons and pads for students, the pads tend to be XL. Girls have asked the the principal, Mr. Guerrero for more “tween” appropriate supplies. Both Kotex and Always make tween specific products. And you can also find various brands (Pinkie, Asana, Lil-lets) on Amazon.
Craft Supplies for Teachers: Many teachers have to spend their own funds for classroom supplies due to the tight budgets of schools. The list below can help teacher integrate the arts more fully into their classroom. These can all be found on Amazon or at places like Michael.
Assorted Color Pipe Cleaners, 2 lb buckets of Crayola Model Magic clay, construction paper, crayons, 5”-pointed tip scissors, construction paper.
THANK YOU!
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An evening of local beer and spirits tastings to benefit Ravenswood Community Services' food pantry and community kitchen.
The Spirits of Ravenswood is RCS’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Great food, delicious local beverages, music, dancing, fun & games in an incredible neighborhood space.
Tickets for this party include food, tastings of locally crafted beverages, an open bar, and lots of fun and are priced at $150. BUT if you register before August 30th, you can get yours for the low, low price of $100!
We hope you'll join us!
Register now and get a great deal on tickets
to our favorite party of the year.
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SUPPORT RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES (RCS) | |
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DINE WITH A PURPOSE @ FARM BAR
Ravenswood Community Services (RCS) is honored to be one of Farm Bar's charity partners in their quarterly "Giving Tuesday" program.
Every Tuesday from July to September, when dining at either Farm Bar location, you can let your server or bartender know that you’d like to donate 20% of your bill to one of their featured local charities, like RCS!
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RCS & Tuesday Volunteers
RCS is currently experiencing an historic increase in neighbors seeking assistance. If you've been thinking you might like to give volunteering with RCS a try, now would be a really great time. If you've tried volunteering in the past but were discouraged by full sign ups - please give us another shot!
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RCS is also looking for volunteers who would like to join
the Tuesday Delivery Crew.
Every Tuesday between 12:30-2pm volunteers unload A LOT OF FOOD from pallets on the sidewalk to the Parish Hall for distribution. You should feel comfortable lifting 30-50 lbs and going up and down stairs. Those interested should reach out to Parker at parker@ravenswoodcommunityservices.org.
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Access Contemporary Music invites you to their annual THIRSTY EARS FESTIVAL
September 7, 2:00 - 11:00 PM
September 8, 1:00 - 9:00 PM
LEARN MORE
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Chicago’s only classical music street festival returns for its ninth year!
For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood will be closed to feature stellar ensembles and soloists performing classical music from all eras on the main stage. There will be beer & wine, vendor booths, kid-friendly activities in Kidzone and food trucks on both days.
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Chicago's Favorite Neighborhood Run Returns
The 29th annual Ravenswood Run returns to our historic neighborhood!
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Registration is open
We invite you to support All Saints & RCS
whether by running, walking, cheering, or volunteering
The Ravenswood Run was started by dedicated parishioners/runners in 1996 to raise money for the parish-run food pantry, now RCS. It has grown into a beloved annual run, one of the only neighborhood 5K runs in the city. Open to all ages with special events for kids 10 years old and younger.
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The next vestry meeting will be on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00pm. Vestry meetings are open to parishioners. To see the most current Vestry Minutes click here. | |
8:00am
Altar Guild: Pam Palmentera
9:00am
Acolyte: Johan Kruse & Skip Yates
Altar Guild: Margaret Dunn & Nick Hatzis
Chalice: Chad Kruse & Skip Yates
Intercessor: Jennifer Christy
Lector: Reader 1: José Sanchez-Perry; Reader 2: Skip Yates
Ushers: Josephine Koo & Alice Wozniak
Vestry Announcement: Skip Yates
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11:00am Service
Acolytes: Skip Yates
Altar Guild: Frances Thomas & Gretchen Schlabach
Chalice: Caroline Moore & Gretchen Schlabach
Intercessor: Terry DeLisio
Lector: Reader 1:Caroline Moore; Reader 2: Susie Griffith
Ushers: Amy Jacobson
Vestry Announcement:
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Facebook Livestream Team at the 11:00am Service
Audio: Dylan Masterson
Camera: June Coyne
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Those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit: especially for Fain Sandin,Rich & Ruth Luechtefeld, Liz, Jane, and for those whose hurt, burdens, and fears go unspoken.
For those on our long-term prayer list: especially for Neal, Steve Burns, Ashton Christy, Carl Youngberg, Eugene Washington, Helen LoRusso, Peg Deppe, James Guite, Nina Chinn, Jim Crandall, Lionel Edes, Clara Maddox, Kamila, and Kathy.
For those around the world: the people of Gaza and Israel, the people of Ukraine and all affected by war; and our siblings in Cuernavaca, Mexico; Renk, South Sudan; and throughout Latin America and East Africa.
For those who celebrate birthdays this week:
8/25 - Jennifer Keller, Rik Lantz
8/26 - Sarah Eng, Julia Sweeney
8/27 - Carol Reese
8/28 - Lionel Edes, Luca Giovanetti
8/29 - Flip Doster, Doug Ferguson, Niko Tucker
8/30 - Poppy Lentz, Julia Strauch
8/31 - Peter Moore, Miriam Sjoblom
For those who celebrate anniversaries this week:
8/26 - Craig Maki & Raquel Flores-Maki
8/27 - Celia & Chad Bergman
For blessings: especially for the birth of Elliott Ryder Shambrook, son of Kate Snow and Tim Shambrook.
For those who have died: especially Ann Jacobs, grandmother of Rachel Jacobs; Susan Epstein, mother of Elizabeth & Jenny Epstein; and Stephanie, friend of Frances Thomas. May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
If you'd like to have someone included in our community prayers, visit our website.
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