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Listed below are the group /program leaders of our parish.
Please contact our
church office at 503.777.3829 if you would like further
information on our various ministries, or ask a greeter on Sunday; they will be
happy to help you.Acolytes - David Champion
Acolytes are responsible for assisting with the 10:15am Sunday worship
service.
Altar Guild - Ardis Weir
The Altar Guild assists the clergy with reverent care of the altar and preparation of it for all services. It maintains the linens
and vessels that are used. Members work in teams.
Choir - Ronald W. Hylton
The choir provides music for the church and community, enhancing worship services and other parish activities. The choir performs
during the 10:15 am Sunday service and at special services.
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW) - Ardis Weir
The ECW includes all the women of the parish. The group plans and supports
ministries for both in-reach and outreach.
Evangelism - Kathy Martin
Evangelism ministries share the vision of God’s love and presence in
our lives with the congregation and the wider community. It holds up the mission of
evangelism so that it permeates all areas of ministry and provides opportunities for small
group growth in our faith. It provides newcomers a warm welcome, opportunities to serve,
and incorporates them into the life of All Saints’.
Fruits of the Spirit takes its name from Galatians 5:22 which reads, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Fruits of the Spirit Guild at All Saints has its mission to
utilize its members fruits to serve the church and the community.
Fruits of the Spirit is open to all members of the congregation and is not limited to women, although the
members are currently mostly working mothers in their 30s and 40s.
Major events held by the Fruits of the Spirit guild include the Super Bowl Sunday Chili Feed and Fashion Show,
the Ice Cream Social and the Christmas Bazaar. In addition, the guild typically offers its help to the annual youth fundraiser, to community service events such
as Habitat for Humanity and Hands on Portland, and is currently discussing lending support to Rahabs Sisters, a new group started by several women deacons
and clergy in the Episcopal diocese, as well as some Mennonite and non-affiliated leaders.
The Christmas Bazaar is usually held in the middle of November with plenty of time to shop for Christmas. Local craft people and vendors are invited to
rent a table to sell their wares. Fruits of the Spirit serves lunch for hungry shoppers and vendors, selling bowls of homemade soup donated by FOS members,
bread and cookies. The proceeds from the kitchen help support Fruits of the Spirit projects through out the year. The proceeds from the table rentals
support all ministries of the parish.
The Chili Feed & Fashion Show is held every Super Bowl Sunday after the 10:15 service. Members of the Fruits
of the Spirit guild prepare a variety of chili, hot dogs and other dishes and invite the church members to join for fellowship and to view a fashion show of
some items for sale at the Mustard Seed. A large number of children and a few adults eagerly act as models. The Chili Feed is a fellowship event, not meant
for fundraising, so ticket sales provide only to meet expenses.
The first Sunday in September after Labor Day is the Ice Cream Social to kick off the beginning of Sunday
School. Scoops of ice cream with many delectable toppings are offered in addition to hot dogs and a vegetarian alternative. After feasting on ice cream,
carnival games are available for the children. Sometimes the adults have more fun running the games than the kids do!
Hot Meals - Sharon Ciri & Joe Marlia
Every Saturday, a lunch is prepared and served for the people of our community who are in need. Training is offered to those interested
in volunteering. Click here for a detailed brochure.
Junior Choir - Belinda Nissen
The Junior Choir provides an opportunity for talented children in the parish to learn or improve their musical skills,
to enhance worship services and other parish activities.
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Lay Readers, Lectors, and Chalice Bearers - Darek Jenkins
Lay participation in the Liturgy. Since ancient
times certain portions of public worship have been recognized as belonging to the laity. Sacraments are priestly duties; the liturgy of the
word is lay ministry. To participate in this ministry is to lay claim to
the theological truth that the Word Of God belongs to all the people. Public worship does not happen because the priest
is present, but rather, because all the people have gathered to worship.
The roles of
lay people in the liturgy are filled with symbolism and traditions; the rewards are
spiritual. A description of some of these lay ministries follows.
Title III, canon 3, section 5 (a): A Lay Eucharistic
Minister is a person licensed to this extraordinary ministry…
(1) Administering the elements at any celebration of Holy Eucharist in the absence of a sufficient number of Priests or
Deacons. (Editors note: This ministry is authorized and licensed by the Bishop.)
Title III, canon 3, section 7:A Lay Reader is a person
who regularly leads public worship under the direction of a Member of the Clergy in charge
of the congregation. Training and licensing shall be under the authority of the Bishop.
Title III, canon 3, section 8:A Lector is a person
trained in reading of the Word and appointed without license by the Member of the Clergy
in charge of the congregation to read lessons or lead the Prayers of the People.
Our Priest has further stipulated that all who participate in these ministries at All Saints must be
Members in good standing.
Mustard Seed - Dorothy Pierce
The Mustard Seed is open Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
The Mustard Seed is a thrift shop that has been serving
this community in the lower level of All Saints' for over 25 years.
We offer good merchandise at bargain prices. Comparison
shopping shows that our prices are well below other thrift shops in the area.
Besides clothing we stock household items books, records, tapes, toys and some
(small) furniture items.
This all-volunteer staffed shop provides income for many
church projects and outreach to the community including Salvation Army Back to School
Funds and The Volunteers of America Family Christmas. We look forward to serving
you. Click here for
a detailed brochure.
St. Elizabeth's Guild - Merle Andrews & Jr. St. Elizabeth's Guild -
Sonja Miller
St. Elizabeth's Guild makes layettes; quilts, receiving
blankets, nightgowns, baby sacks, sweater sets, caps, booties, knit shirts, and
plastic pants for the Teen Parent Program.
Ushers - Bill Henry
The ushers are hosts of the Sunday services. They hand out bulletins,
collect the offering, and assist guests.
Youth Ministries Advisory Committee (YMAC) - Tasha McKinlay
We hope all parents become involved in our youth programs. You are invited to join the Youth Ministries Advisory Committee,
which supports the Youth Coordinator and assistants in their ministries.
Please see Tasha McKinlay if you wish to participate in its monthly meetings. We also need drivers and chaperones from time to time. Parental
participation in youth activities is always welcome.
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