The Church Building
View From the Altar
Altar and Choir
Sunday Services
There are two services celebrated at All Saints on Sundays. The early service starts at 8:00 am, and tends to be fairly quiet and formal. The latter service, starting at 10:00 am, tends to be less so. All services follow Rite II Eucharist of the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. Rite II uses contemporary language.
Christian Education (Sunday School) for Grades 1~12 is held during the 10:00 am service during the school year. There are classrooms located downstairs from the Hall. The teachers generally prepare something appropriate to that particular week's gospel lesson. An usher will come and get the classes during the Passing of the Peace (just before the Eucharist) so that the kids can share in the Eucharist.
There is a nursery adjacent to the classrooms where infants may be watched so that parents may participate in the service. There is also a small "Chapel School" where kids not yet in school may participate in age-appropriate lessons and crafts, under the guidance of teachers.
Christian Education (Sunday School) for Grades 1~12 is held during the 10:00 am service during the school year. There are classrooms located downstairs from the Hall. The teachers generally prepare something appropriate to that particular week's gospel lesson. An usher will come and get the classes during the Passing of the Peace (just before the Eucharist) so that the kids can share in the Eucharist.
There is a nursery adjacent to the classrooms where infants may be watched so that parents may participate in the service. There is also a small "Chapel School" where kids not yet in school may participate in age-appropriate lessons and crafts, under the guidance of teachers.
The Eucharist
Communion is a central part of the service. It is the Episcopal tradition that everyone is welcome to receive Holy Communion. This is God's table and God's feast, and all are welcome. Both bread and wine is used as part of the Eucharist, offered as Parishioners kneel at the altar rail. Parishioners may stand and receive, as is their wish. Of course, the elements may be brought to the pew for those persons not able to participate at the altar rail.
As part of the Communion, while both bread and wine is offered, Parishioners may choose to receive only the bread. There is nothing unusual about this; you will undoubtedly encounter others who choose to participate in this manner.
During the Eucharist, our Organist will play a gentle and quiet song of worship, and Parishioners are encouraged to sing along. Sometimes, he will play a classical guitar. There may also be an accompaniment with our Choir Director singing solo.
Prayer is a vital aspect of our life together at All Saints.
As part of the Communion, while both bread and wine is offered, Parishioners may choose to receive only the bread. There is nothing unusual about this; you will undoubtedly encounter others who choose to participate in this manner.
During the Eucharist, our Organist will play a gentle and quiet song of worship, and Parishioners are encouraged to sing along. Sometimes, he will play a classical guitar. There may also be an accompaniment with our Choir Director singing solo.
Prayer is a vital aspect of our life together at All Saints.
Our Ministry Platform
We Affirm
- The Bible to be the inspired Word of God which contains all things necessary for salvation.
- The Nicene & Apostolic Creeds contain the tenets of our Faith.
- The sacraments to be an effective means of Grace.
- That we grow in our Christian faith by striving to live a life guided by the Nicene Creed and other sacred tenets of the early church, the Word of God, and by the love and compassion set forth by Jesus Christ.
- We look to Jesus for direction individually and collectively, and seek to move in unity as the Holy Spirit directs.
- We accept the authority of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church of United States and the Diocese of Massachusetts.
- That we support all wherever they may be in their Faith Journey.
Vision Statement
All Saints Parish is a welcoming Christian community whose fellowship reflects Jesus in the caring we have for every member. All Saints has a desire to reach out to others through evangelism and service, while inviting spiritual growth in all our members by clear teaching about Jesus.
All Saints Parish is a welcoming Christian community whose fellowship reflects Jesus in the caring we have for every member. All Saints has a desire to reach out to others through evangelism and service, while inviting spiritual growth in all our members by clear teaching about Jesus.
Core Beliefs
We believe in...
1) Prayer as the foundation for all actions done in the name of the Church.
3) Using our ministries to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, to seek and serve Christ in all persons loving our neighbors as ourselves, and to strive for justice and peace among all people while respecting the dignity of every human being.
4) Accepting, and nurturing individuals and inviting spiritual growth.
5) Providing a breadth of opportunities to minister in Christ's Name.
6) Demonstrating a concern for all members; those able to attend and those shut in.
7) Fostering growth by providing a variety of learning and serving opportunities.
8) Showing respect and acceptance of spiritual diversity by considering individuals more important than issues (traditional - evangelical, liberal - conservative).
9) Seeking the mind of Christ in order to find unity and harmony in decision making.
10) A desire to maintain a variety of worship styles to meet individual needs.
We believe in...
1) Prayer as the foundation for all actions done in the name of the Church.
- Worship and teaching which is centered in Christ and informed by the Baptismal Covenant and Catechism.
- We believe we are part of God's creation, made in the image of God and free to make choices. We believe God gave us the Ten Commandments to help us make good choices. The Ten Commandments define our relationship to God and to our neighbor.
3) Using our ministries to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, to seek and serve Christ in all persons loving our neighbors as ourselves, and to strive for justice and peace among all people while respecting the dignity of every human being.
4) Accepting, and nurturing individuals and inviting spiritual growth.
5) Providing a breadth of opportunities to minister in Christ's Name.
6) Demonstrating a concern for all members; those able to attend and those shut in.
7) Fostering growth by providing a variety of learning and serving opportunities.
8) Showing respect and acceptance of spiritual diversity by considering individuals more important than issues (traditional - evangelical, liberal - conservative).
9) Seeking the mind of Christ in order to find unity and harmony in decision making.
10) A desire to maintain a variety of worship styles to meet individual needs.
Core Values
We value...
2)God=Exalting Worship.
3) Spiritual Disciplines.
4) Learning and growing in Community.
5) A Commitment to Loving, Caring Relationships
7) An Outward Focus: evangelism, social concern, and international missions.
8) Wise Administration and Accountability.
9) Networking with the Body of Christ.
10) Stewardship and Generosity.
We value...
- A healthy Church. We believe a healthy church is prayerful in all of the following aspects of church life and ministry, and values:
2)God=Exalting Worship.
3) Spiritual Disciplines.
4) Learning and growing in Community.
5) A Commitment to Loving, Caring Relationships
- A value to spend time together in Community and to know each other.
- to do everything possible to support one another in our faith journey.
- to provide as well as possible for those among us who are in need.
7) An Outward Focus: evangelism, social concern, and international missions.
8) Wise Administration and Accountability.
9) Networking with the Body of Christ.
10) Stewardship and Generosity.
Mission
Our mission as a parish is to:
Our mission as a parish is to:
- grow a church.
- provide for shut ins through lay eucharistic ministers.
- love and serve all members of the church.
- teach and raise our children in the Christian faith.
- provide, maintain, and improve a physical place for people to come to worship, learn, and grow as Christians.
- help others to know Christ.
- reach out to the poor and needy around us.
- maintain a relationship with other Christian communities.
- be evangelists in word and deed.
- have Christ centered in our worship.
- create and maintain accessibility to church and worship that all people would be able to attend church; to allow anyone to be here that wants to be here.
Strategy
Our strategy is to invest in our personnel and ministries in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ in a loving and caring manner, within our congregation, among our neighbors and others outside the church, and as possible throughout the world.While we continue in developing the characteristics of a healthy church, our current focus is on three primary areas:
Our strategy is to invest in our personnel and ministries in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ in a loving and caring manner, within our congregation, among our neighbors and others outside the church, and as possible throughout the world.While we continue in developing the characteristics of a healthy church, our current focus is on three primary areas:
- Fellowship reflecting Jesus in the caring we have for all our members.
- Reaching out to others through evangelism and service.
- Inviting and encouraging spiritual growth in all our members by clear teaching about Jesus.
