Dear Friends,

The great feast of Pentecost is upon us! This is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promises will comfort us, come alongside us, making us into a community, a church, Christ's body on earth. It's a bit of a funny thing to suggest that the Holy Spirit "arrives" at some point since we know She has always been active! Called Sophia and Wisdom, the breath of God, throughout Hebrew Scriptures, She appears at Jesus' baptism.

Now, true confession: I'm no Pneumatologist (scholar of the Holy Spirit), but one of the joys of our faith is knowing that the Spirit is always with us. God is not distant but active in the world, in our lives, always and right now.

That is why we can discern where God is calling us, individually, as a community, NOW, in this time and context. I can forget sometimes to stop, look, and listen for God's presence, but what a gift to remember that we are not alone! And the more we look for how the Holy Spirit is at work in the world and in one another, the more aware we become that God is with us, luring us, nudging us, on.

So, how is the Holy Spirit moving in your life? Where do you see the Holy Spirit moving at All Saints? I'd love to hear.

See you in church!

Faithfully, Suzanne+

suzanne@allsaintschicago.org



CONNECTING CONVERSATIONS

Saturday, May 18

We look forward to seeing all those who signed up for the 2nd community conversations tomorrow! If you were unable to attend either of the Connecting Conversations, we’ll be gathering another session in the future. Stay Tuned!

SMALL GROUPS AT ALL SAINTS

Another Round to Begin!

We are experimenting with small groups at All Saints! In a busy, fragmented society, taking time to connect regularly and deeply with others and with God is a balm.

We will offer another round of small groups after the May 18 Conversation.

Centering Prayer

Wednesdays, May 22, 29, and June 5. 6:20 - 7:00 pm. Reading Room.

Learn the basics of centering prayer, sit together and pray in silence, and end with a brief conversation about faith and prayer.

God Sightings & Bible Study

Wednesdays, May 22, 29, and June 5. 11:30am - 12:30pm. Reading Room.

This small group will check in with one another about where and how they have experienced the Holy in the past week and then read and discuss the scripture for the upcoming Sunday.

On-Line Option: God Sightings & Bible Study

Wednesdays, May 22, 29, and June 5. 7:30 - 8:30pm. On Zoom.

This small group will check in with one another about where and how they have experienced the Holy in the past week and then read and discuss the scripture for the upcoming Sunday.

You can sign up for these groups HERE.



Questions? Contact suzanne@allsaintschicago.org.

THIS SUNDAY, MAY 19

Join us in celebrating the Feast of Pentecost.

On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate who we are as the body of Christ drawn together and given life by the Holy Spirit. We’ll have baptisms at both the 9 am and 11 am services.

Wear red or orange or yellow!

Thank you from the Mexican Outreach Committee!

Thanks to all who attended our Fiesta last Sunday and to all who contributed to Our Outreach Fund. Padré Bayron was very glad to see old friends for the first time in five years and very pleased to see that so many new members of the congregation were interested in the work of his ministries in Cuernavaca, Mexico. 

You can listen to Padré Bayron’s sermon HERE and learn more about his ministries.

For those of you who were unable to join us you may donate to our Mexico Outreach page (link below).

We hope to raise $6000 this year for our “Companeros en Cristo” in Mexico. Read about our long-term relationship HERE and donate HERE or by putting a little (or more) in the collection plate on May 12. As in the Butterfly Effect, our efforts here have a far greater effect in Mexico.

Any questions, contact Jim Hanna at jhanna48@att.net. Thank you so much.

Intergenerational Choir

Sunday, June 2

On Sunday, June 2, we will honor parishioners graduating from high school and celebrate another successful year of church school with an ice cream social. That day, we want our choir to be inter-generational!

Calling all young musicians, singers, their families, and friends! 

The multigenerational choir will sing one special song. Our Music Director Colin Collette will post the music and practice tracks online for you and your family to listen to and learn. We'll have one rehearsal on Saturday, June 1, the day before. 

For more information or to sign up, please email Colin: colin@allsaintschicago.org

CAREGIVER CONNECTIONS

Monday, May 20 at 7pm in the Reading Room

Special Guest: Dr. Kathy Johnson Neely

Are you a caregiver with questions about where palliative care 

fits in to your loved one's care?

Please join us Monday, May 20 to welcome guest Dr. Kathy Johnson Neely to our monthly Caregiver Connections meeting. Kathy was the medical director of the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical Ethics Program and an attending physician in the hospital's palliative medicine practice. Though she is now retired from practice, Kathy continues to teach and has seen the role of palliative care evolve throughout her career. Please bring your questions to this discussion — all are welcome! 

Join Us in Registering Families for Christmas Baskets

This year, we need your help during the months of June and July to register approximately 1000 families.

Volunteers will welcome families, help determine their eligibility for the program or record their individual Christmas wishes on a simple google form. This is a great opportunity for you, your family or a group to meet and get to know some of Chicago's struggling families.

Registration will be held on the following days:

Wednesday, June 26th 

Friday, June 28th

Saturday, June 29th 

Wednesday, July 10th 

Friday, July 12th

Saturday, July 13th 

Wednesday, July 17th

Friday, July 19th

Saturday, July 20th 

Wednesday, July 24th

Wednesday, July 31st

All registrations will be held at ReVive's office at 1668 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please join us for all or a portion of a day.

Ravenswood Community Services (RCS)

is looking for Tuesday Afternoon 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! 

TUESDAYS:

Check out the new RCS Volunteer Hub!

This page will feature all available upcoming Tuesday volunteer opportunities with RCS. Bookmark it for easy access to available spots without searching through your inbox for newsletters!

We're also looking for volunteers who would like to join our 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

THURSDAYS: After School Pantries

We're looking for volunteers for our After School Pantries on Thursdays.

More information in the link: Thursday After School Pantry Sign Up 

An Invitation to An Open EfM Seminar

Interested or prospective participants are invited to attend the following session.

Monday, May 20, from 7 - 9:30 pm at Grace, Oak Park. 

Contact Cherryl Holt (cherrylcholt@gmail.com) for more information or to register.

Our next Vestry meeting is Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm in the Reading Room.

Any member of All Saints is welcome to sit in on our monthly meetings.

Please Note: Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day. The Church Office will be closed.

Facebook Livestream Team at the 11:00am Service

Audio: Megan Turnquist

Camera: Mark Piroch

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