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SUMMER READING

For your summer reading we suggest: God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It, by Jim Wallis. This New York Times best-selling book asks these questions, "Since when did believing in God and having moral values make you pro-war, pro-rich, and pro-Republican? And since when did promoting and pursuing a progressive social agenda with concern for economic security, health care, and educational opportunity mean you had put faith in God aside?" Jim Wallis offers a clarion call to make both our religious communities and our government accountable to key values of the prophetic religious tradition -- that is, make them pro-justice, pro-environment, pro-equality, pro-consistent ethic of life (beyond single-issue voting), and pro-family (without making scapegoats of single mothers or gays and lesbians). Our biblical faith and traditions simply do not allow us as a nation to continue to ignore the poor and marginalized, deny racial justice or turn away from those made in the image of God. These are the values of love and justice, reconciliation, and community that Jesus taught and that are at the core of what many of us believe, Christian or not.

The Women's Reading Circle and Men's Group will discuss the book separately on Saturdays, September 17 and October 1st (Women at 8:30 am, Men at 8:00 am), and then jointly on October 15 and 29 at 8:15 am. Copies of the book will be available on the bureau in the Guild Room; pick up a copy now for stimulating summer reading and join us for the discussion in the fall. For information about the Women's Circle, contact Stefani Schatz at reled@allsaintsbrookline.org; for the Men's Group, contact Peter Stringham at peter.stringham@gmail.com.

Education for Ministry (EFM) is the acclaimed program for those who want to understand our rich scriptural heritage, grow in their life of prayer, and be strengthened on their spiritual journey. It is also recommended for those who are discerning a call to lay or ordained ministry and who want a deeper spiritual grounding for their daily life. Dick Vanderlippe, Diocesan Coordinator of EFM, was at All Saints to present EFM on Sunday, June 26, when he showed a video, provided materials, and answered questions. Please consider being a part of EFM this fall. For more information contact David Killian at rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org or Stefani Schatz at reled@allsaintsbrookline.org.

Summer Social Hour. During summer months when services start at 10:00 am, our regular social hour hosts rest and give others the opportunity to volunteer. We keep it simple with cookies and juice as social hour fare. Cookies are in the cupboard in the Guild Room; hosts provide juice or lemonade. If you've never tried serving, this is a perfect opportunity! On the bulletin board, there is a sign up sheet for the summer Sundays. Step by step instructions are attached to the cabinet in the Guild room. Thank you for your summer service. - Barbara MacDonald

Watercolor Painting Classes. Jeanne Gray, parishioner and watercolor instructor, is welcoming students to her watercolor classes, Thursdays, 9:15 am-12:00 pm. Some watercolor experience is required. Please contact Jeanne in the evening at 617-232-9044.

Volunteers Needed for Hedge Trimming & Lawn Mowing one hour per week. Please contact the Rector at rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org or 617-738-1810.

Thank you to our volunteer gardeners: Nancy Snudden, Stephen Powell, June Santosa, AnneMarie Ellis, Girl Scout Troop 9228, and Corner Co-op Nursery School. More volunteers gardeners are needed. The work can usually be done in 1/2 hour per week. Please contact June Santosa, jsantosa@earthlink.net or 617-264-2498.

Donate flowers to honor a loved one or special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or graduation. We seek donors for Sundays from September to June. To schedule a date, please contact Doreen Vittori at 617-566-5800.

Position Opening: Office Manager at All Saints Parish, 30 hours per week, beginning September 26, 2005. Includes benefits. Will manage office and building, and supervise office staff, under the direction of the Rector. Please submit your resume to Susan Richard, Office Manager, All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445; fax: 617-738-7501; email: office@allsaintsbrookline.org. Only those who are not parishioners of All Saints should apply.

A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars by All Saints parishioner Tina Rathbone explores MCI-Framingham, the oldest active prison for women in the United States. Congratulations Tina on this important work. Copies of the book are available at Brookline Booksmith and other bookstores.

The Rev. Louis Pitt, who served as Rector of All Saints from 1954-1972, recently returned from a trip to Africa. He has an interesting collection of slides from his travels, which he will show this fall (date to be announced). All are welcome.

Seventh Anniversary of Celtic Holy Eucharist Saturday, September 17: 3:00-4:30 pm Celtic Mini-Retreat, led by the Rev. Donald Wells; 5:00 pm Contemporary Celtic Mass, with Donald Wells as preacher; 6:00 pm Gala Reception.

Large Item Tag Sale Saturday, September 24, 10am-2pm to raise money for the parish. This is not to be confused with a garage or yard-sale. We will only accept donations of furniture or items of similar value in good condition that can be sold for a reasonable amount of money. Donations requested and volunteers needed to help. For information, contact Jim Daniell, Coordinator, at jimdaniell@concast.net.

Holy Baptism will be celebrated next on All Saints Sunday, November 6, at 10:30 am. To make arrangements for baptism, please contact the Rector at 617-738-1810, ext. 14 or rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org.

Parent/Child Playgroup. The drop-in play group meeting in the Parish Nursery/Co-op Nursery school on Mondays from 4-5 pm has become a thriving community. We have between 8 and 10 children who come with a parent/care-giver on most Mondays. Parents have been extremely thankful for something to do to get children out of the house when the weather is poor and for a community of adults to trade stories and advice with as children play. Please join us Mondays, 4-5 pm and become part of this thriving group. For more information, please contact Eileen Sweeney, sweeneei@bc.edu, 617-965-8133 or David Killian, rectord@ allsaintsbrookline.org, 617-738-1810.
- Eileen Sweeney

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