26 July, 2020 Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Year A, Proper 12; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; Romans 8:26-39 All Saints Parish, Brookline, MA (via livestream) Draft text of the homily, it may vary considerably from the recorded version. Please pardon any typos, and do not cite without … [Read more...] about Sighs Too Deep for Words
JULY UPDATE—REGATHERING PLANS
OVERVIEW As the Commonwealth moves into Phase III (see Governor Baker's 2 July order) the diocese is allowing congregations to move cautiously from Stage One (stay at home—building closed to all but essential personnel) into Stage Two (cautious—limited opening). Following the guidance and using … [Read more...] about JULY UPDATE—REGATHERING PLANS
COVID-19 LOCAL FOOD RELIEF
Shoppers Needed for COVID-19 Local Food Relief With schools closed, more children who previously got nutritious meals at school are now in need. Our friends at Church of the Redeemer in Newton have created a ministry that aims to address this need. We can help them meet their weekly goal of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 LOCAL FOOD RELIEF
BIBLE STUDY: GENESIS
Every third Tuesday of the month beginning Feb 18 at 11:30 – 12:30. We will use the resources provided by the Yale Bible Studies web site (https://yalebiblestudy.org/). Join the conversation online (google hangout) or by phone (contact the office for the number) For more information, please contact … [Read more...] about BIBLE STUDY: GENESIS
SPIRITUALITY BOOK DISCUSSION
19 May, 7:30pm Our next discussion will focus on Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor. In John's gospel, Jesus proclaims "I am the light of the world" (8:12). But what if darkness is the pervasive reality we live in, where once familiar reference points are no longer available? … [Read more...] about SPIRITUALITY BOOK DISCUSSION
GOOD BOOK CLUB
On January 6th, members of Episcopal churches in the US and Canada will start reading John's Gospel on a daily basis as participants in The Good Book Club for Epiphany 2020. Members of All Saints who would join this effort of daily scripture reading and reflection are invited to come to ASP's Sunday … [Read more...] about GOOD BOOK CLUB
SPIRITUALITY & JUSTICE AWARD
The 2019 Spirituality and Justice Award will be given to the Rev. Dr. David Killian on Sunday, April 28 during the 10:30 am service. Below is information about events that weekend, and about David. Saturday, 27 April David will preach at 5:00 pm service, followed by the monthly appetizer … [Read more...] about SPIRITUALITY & JUSTICE AWARD
Stardust—sermon by Sarah Brock for Ash Wednesday 6 March 2019
Stardust Ash Wednesday, 3/6/19 Isaiah 58.1-12; Psalm 103.8-14; 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10; Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21 Remember that you are dust, and to dust, you shall return. Tonight we embark on our annual Lenten journey with the dusty reminder of Ash Wednesday. Remember that you are dust, and to … [Read more...] about Stardust—sermon by Sarah Brock for Ash Wednesday 6 March 2019