The Widow’s Walk program at All Saints’ provides women who are grieving the loss of a partner with support at a time when they need it the most.
Started 10 years ago, the program brings widows of all ages and stages of grief together monthly for fellowship, spiritual renewal and support. The camaraderie that results can be life affirming.
Bishop Gregory O. Brewer visited us on May 13th and celebrated at our 8:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. services. We had 17 candidates who were confirmed as part of our 10:50 service that day. The photo includes all of our confirmands as well as Bishop Brewer and our clergy.
We have had a great week at this year’s Vacation Bible School. We focused on being rescued by Jesus! We talked about times when we are lonely, or worried, or struggling but that we should turn to Jesus to ask him to help us. He might not remove the challenges, but he will provide a way through and bring us peace in the midst of them.
Inspired Art – New Spring Parish Academy Class. April 18 – June 27, 2018
Text: 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know, by Terry Glaspey
Can beauty be a way to God? Can art spark faith? Yes! Good art has a transcendent effect. Art can stir our conscience, give us hope, melt a hard heart, let us glimpse the divine. In creating good art, we reflect the image of the one who created all things—the One who built a universe and said “it is good.”
We hosted this year's Southwest Deanery Women's Ministries' meeting on Saturday, April 14th. Guest Deborah Henson-Governor was with us to guide us in a spiritual gifts inventory, followed by a service of Morning Prayer in our nave with Rev. Kathy Hulin. ECW leaders from our Diocese joined us and it was a delightful morning to be together with other women from our parish and from churches in our deanery. We are grateful to Chef Bruce for preparing our continental breakfast and lunch.
Polk County Grady Judd allowed us a very informative visit on Sunday, April 22nd. He provided us with many insights into his job and his spirtual life. He also allowed for a 30 minute Q & A session at the end.
We held our first semi-annual work day in the North Lake Wire neighborhood on Saturday, March 17th. It was a huge success with 103 people from All Saints' coming out to volunteer, and we were joined by Chief Giddens and officers from the Lakeland Police Department, and four from The Dream Center to help provide tools and community resources.
The Dream Center of Lakeland shared a post on Facebook that thanked All Saints' for our partnership in the community as well as encouraging other churches to get involved as well, for their cause. Here it is in case you missed it:
Church Partner Shoutout: All Saints' Episcopal Church
If there was ever a church that "caught the vision," it would certainly be All Saints' Episcopal Church!
You can’t miss them Sunday mornings in their bright red shirts, shuttling back and forth in golf carts from the Iowa Street parking garage to church, giving rides to those with limited mobility as well as anyone who just wants to hop on.
All Saints’ Golf Cart Ministry is vital to many. Because the church has limited parking space due to its downtown location, the garage is often the closest option for parking for those driving in for services. The golf carts make it an easier trip.
Phone: (863) 688-4502
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We are a people called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We worship, honor and glorify God in spirit and truth, inspiring a love for and devotion to Christ and a passion for righteousness. We gain knowledge of God through sound Christian Education. Our church family strives to be loving and caring, welcoming everyone in the name of our Lord.
To lead all people into a deeper relationship with God and each other in Christ, and to develop the gifts and talents of our parishioners through teaching and preaching the Word of God, to transform our families and communities, and influence the culture.
| First Lesson | Haggai 2:6-9  |
| Psalm | Psalm 107:1-9 |
| Second Lesson | James 1:2-11 James 1:16-18 |
| The Holy Gospel | Matthew 7:7-14 |
