Calendar
Friendship Meal Friday, June 2, 6 pm Parish Hall
Education Committee Thursday, June 8, 5:30 pm Library
Celtic Eucharist Sunday, June 11, 5:30 pm Parish Hall
Finance Committee Thursday, June 15, Noon Office
Vestry Tuesday, June 20, 6 pm Library
Unload truck for Friendship Meal Monday, July 3, 5:30 pm Parish Hall
June 2017
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All Saints Episcopal Church
is a Community of Faith, welcoming all God’s People
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Dear People of All Saints,
Summer has arrived in all its glory. I am writing this
over a gloriously beautiful Memorial Day weekend.
I hope yours was a balmy and lovely. As we enter
the season for the seeds to be planted or to germinate
and grow, I invite you all to enjoy the beauty of God’s
earth that is all around us and continually calls us into
thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is much on my mind these days. It is
not the November and the Pilgrims and the Indians
in New England kind. Rather my thanksgiving this
year involves a look over my years as a priest and, in
particular, these past 8, soon to be 9, years in your
midst. I offer deep thanksgivings for our time
together.
Still, not everything lasts forever, and I can attest I
am not getting any younger! Retirement looms in the
lives of Sandy and me. He is retiring this year and I
will be retiring in 2018. My ministry with you all
here at All Saints will end at the close of July 2018.
Over the next year, we will be embarking with the
Diocese on a bit of an experiment. Many of you
cradle and long-time Episcopalians know that most
searches for new rectors do not begin until after the
rector has left. With the ongoing assistance of Canon
Lucinda, our Canon to the Ordinary, the search will
move forward during my final year in your midst.
While the Search Committee does its work, I will
have my own separate preparations to which I will
need to attend as well as meeting with a companion
along the way, one of the retired diocesan priests.
We will all be immersed together in both search and
good-byes. It is a bit exciting for us to be able to try
this new “search pattern” out; to dig right into a new
experiment. Knowing All Saints’ history as I have
learned over the years, we have never been averse to
giving new things a try.
As for right now, there is much
to keep us occupied as the
Sunday School year ends, the
choir goes on vacation and the
Folk Group begins its offerings
on Sundays. Much of the
summer news is within these
pages. I invite you to try some of them out. Perhaps
you would like to volunteer to help with Vacation
Bible School. We are doing Hero Central this year. I
look forward to being around for VBS for the entire
week for the first time in many years! How might you
volunteer? Snacks, staffing one of the activity booths,
being a loving presence to help and to help young
fingers try our their activities? Any and all are
possible.
There will be Sunday Adult Christian Education every
Sunday at 9 am. We have a series of videos on the
History of Christianity that we can explore and discuss
together. Popcorn and a Movie is back on one
Wednesday a month; check out the calendar! Leaving
the choice of the second book up to the readers, the
Book Club is trying something new before our next
meeting in the end of August.
And in the midst of it all, our schedules will be a
hodge-podge of being in and out of town. Paradise
Point beckons many with its great offerings for so
many. Vacations simply cannot be missed and some
of us get to immerse ourselves in a Spiritual Retreat.
As I look to my own summer, I am grateful for the
time you give me to enjoy these last two offerings.
I pray your own will be rewarding, restful, and
renewing.
In Christ’s love,
Holladay+
Message from the Rector
If Christians believe that God is in every person, why don’t we act like that? Why do we turn our eyes
from the poor, the widows, the orphans, and the prostitutes? Although prayer is necessary and helps
bring comfort, it’s not enough to truly alleviate suffering. God didn’t send His Son to pray for us but
rather to act for us. The only thing that upsets me more than downright evil acts are people who allow
injustice to happen with their inaction. Jesus transformed God’s message into action and it should be
our mission to devote our lives to similar action. from Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson.
Colorado Springs: Multnomah Books, 2008. p. 29
Financial Picture of the Parish
Pledges were caught up during the early Easter season.
Thank you for keeping your pledges up to date.
The Yard Sale earned us net $2327!! This is the best we have ever done.
Thanks to all whose ministry made this possible!
We received the quarterly IEF Draw of $2544.78.
Quarterly Insurance was paid: $2287.75
There were no repairs done this month, but we expect bills in May for carpenter
ants and some permanent improvements to the sprinkler system at the Children's Center.
Thanks to so many for your gorgeous and generous donations of the Easter flowers.
Thank you all so much for your support of the ministries of All Saints.
All Funds April 2017 YTD Budget YTD
Pledges $ 18,851.00 $ 61,190.00 $ 61,120.00
Receipts $ 30,103.22 $ 93.770.71 $ 84,243.36
Expense $ 21,634.74 $ 86,141.06 $ 91,071.72
Operating Income $ 22,643.29 $ 67,550.40 $ 66,853.36
Operating Expense $ 16,546.75 $ 65,284.52 $ 65,990.00
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 8,468.48 $ 7,629.65 $ (6,828.36)
When Christianity turns into a noun, it becomes a turnoff. Christianity was always intended to be a verb.
And, more specifically an action verb. The title of the book of Acts says it all, doesn’t it? It’s not the
book of Ideas or Theories or Words. It’s the book of Acts. If the twenty-first century church said less
and did more, maybe we would have the seam kind of impact the first-century church did. Some of ur
live as if we expect to hear God say, “Well thought, good and faithful servant!” or “Well said good and
faithful servant!”…Ther is only one commendation…”Well done, good and faithful servant!”
from Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson.
Colorado Springs: Multnomah Books, 2008. p. 29
The next Friendship Meal will be June 2nd. The menu is hamburgers, tater tots,
and cole slaw. This month we could really use extra help as I will be off
celebrating my granddaughter Susannah's graduation with family. The cooking
shift will start at 3:00 pm Friday afternoon, the serving shift will start at 5:30 pm,
and the cleanup shift starts around 6:30 pm. Please feel free to volunteer and to eat
with our guests!
The shift for friendly conversation starts at 5:45 pm. These volunteers help ensure
our guests feel welcome and we share our human stories with one another.
The food truck delivery will be Monday, July 3rd at 5:30 pm. We will need volunteers to unload food and
sort the food.
My heart overflows with gratitude for the many volunteers and donors that make this meal work each
month.
Peace,
Mary Ellen
FRIENDSHIP MEAL
Hurrah for Barb T, Anita W. Marshal S. and probably others who have jumped
into action with the recent settling down of weather ups and downs. We're
working hard to catch up on weeding the messy places, spraying along curbs and
such, getting a few new things planted and generally spiffing up our grounds. If
you find some satisfaction and maybe a little spiritual uplift by yanking weeds or
raking up debris outside, or by pitching in to help dust window sills or by
sweeping or mopping the kitchen and parish hall area, be brave and jump in
too. There is no such thing as stepping on toes.
Holladay hired our trusty expert on watering systems and we now have a new
timer on the pre-school pump and some new sprinkler heads that are working so
much more effectively. This should solve problems from recent years which
resulted in serious parched areas by August in the pre-school lawn.
We are in the process of working with the folks at All In One asphalt repair to finally (and hopefully
permanently) get our pot hole repaired and functioning like parking space again.
Enjoy our new and welcome 'season' everyone.
Bonnie
JW
Junior Warden
The theme of our 2017 Vacation Bible School is heroes. The stories
tell us how David, Abigail, and Jesus are heroes and also how we
ourselves can be heroic in God's eyes. Each day there will be
discoveries about how God's heroes have heart, courage, wisdom,
hope, and power. Come and have fun with stories, songs, and some
great activities.!
Summer is just beginning and we are already talking about VBS in
August but it takes a lot of time and effort by many to make this
a special time of fun and learning for our children.
The Education Committee is committed to having a VBS this summer
but many hands are needed to pull it off. We need craft people, group
leaders, a story leader, a snack person and a song leader. Help is
needed before and during all or part of the week itself.
The Education Committee has several members who have done this
before and are willing to be core planning members but we need as
much help as we can.
Please thing about it and mark your calendars for all or part of the week
of August 7-11.
If you would like to be part of this fun and rewarding time please let
Holladay or Sue Nims ([email protected]) know as soon as you can
so that you can be part of the decisions on the VBS program.
Vacation Bible School: August 7-11
Christianity was a social movement
rooted in powerful symbols, creative
actions, and remarkable word of
mouth. It was a global brand that
spread without advertising.
The integrity of what it offered,
demonstrated by millions of
transformed pagans, spoke volumes.
Now, having been usurped by the cult
of technology and its fervent
evangelists, we must figure out how to
regain our mojo, to tap into our
strengths, to remember our first love.
from iGods by Craig Detweiler.
Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2013. p. 10
Dear People of All Saints:
As most of you know, I have now officially retired from my position as Executive Director and
Clinical Manager of The Marie Blanchard Friendship Clinic.
I want to thank you all for the support you have given, and continue to give, to the clinic. You
have supported us by supplying the space for us to operate, you have given your time, talent and
treasure to help make us the viable successful organization we have become. I am so grateful to
be a part of All Saints Episcopal Church.
For me personally, it has been a labor of love and I feel so privileged to have been a part of the
clinic’s birth and development. Fourteen years ago six nurses began with a dream and look where
this dream has taken us. We have provided access to health care for hundreds of people who
might otherwise have gone without. We have provided a learning environment for young people
entering the health care professions who will become tomorrow’s health care providers, and we
have saved many lives in the process. I am very proud of what has been accomplished.
I leave knowing that the clinic is good hands and will continue to thrive and move forward. Our
new clinical manager, Stephanie Glasgow, will bring new energy and a fresh approach. We have a
wonderful board of directors who are very committed to the mission of the Friendship Clinic and
will be good stewards. I plan to remain on the board of directors for as long as I’m needed. I feel
very privileged to have known and worked with so many wonderful, talented volunteers.
I will miss the joy of interacting with the patients who have taught me so much about courage and
humility. What a wonderful journey it has been.
In Christ’s Love
Marie Blanchard
Thank You
There are many “welcome”
yard signs in the Office. These
signs were featured in the Idaho
Statesman around May 17.
They say: “No matter where
you are from, we are glad you
are our neighbor” in English,
Spanish and Arabic.
If you would like your own yard
sign, they cost $5.50 in
reimbursement to the church.
Welcome Signs
Celtic Eucharist
Happy Summer To All! Church in the Park is scheduled for Sunday July 16, in Cassia Park. Parish Life will
be hosting the picnic with hot dogs and hamburgers provided. Sign-ups for salad and desserts will be posted
2 weeks prior in the Narthex. Please plan to bring your favorite dish and plan to
attend!
Parish Life
Are you interested in learning more about the Bible, History of
the church and present day topics? Consider EFM or
Education For Ministry. We are all ministers by our baptismal
vows. EFM is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge
and feed your faith. It is a four year course you commit to one
year at a time. It is held on Mondays at St. Stephens during the
school year. Several members of our congregation have gone
through the course and I am finishing my second year. Right
now we have 4 people for next year and need at least two
more to have a class. If you are interested please call Jan Fritz
at 794-3333 for more information or talk to Anita Wallinger,
John Caylor or Carolyn Cornwall.
EFM
Celtic Eucharist will be celebrated this month on Sunday, June 11, at 5:30 pm in the
Parish Hall. We will be deep into the planting season by then and the weather should
have tempered quite a bit. We are now in the bright season of the year when the
days are the longest so we can rejoice together in the abundant growth all around us.
In this season of summer, thoughts often turn to rest, recreation, and relaxation…
different modes of renewal from which we can all grow in new and exciting ways.
Come and celebrate together.
Bible Study will have one more meeting on June 1 when we will explore the
story of King David and the violent attack on his daughter Tamar by her half-
brother Amnon. The class will be on hiatus through the summer.
In September, the Bible Study Class will begin a study of Revelation in the
Conversations With Scripture Series. This commentary explores the basis,
possible meanings, and impact of the Book of Revelation, the final book of the
New Testament. Class will convene in the Office on Thursday, September 14,
at 6:30 pm.
Bible Study
Summer Christian Education
Beginning Sunday, June 11, at 9 am in the Parish Hall, the video series 2000 Y ears of Christian
History will be offered. Each Sunday we can view 30 minute portions with discussion to follow.
Everyone is welcome.
Book Club
During the summer, Book Club will not meet until the fourth Tuesday of August, August
22, in the Office at 6:30 pm. This summer we have opted to have ONE selection so that
each may choose a second book of one’s choice to enjoy. The chosen summer book is
Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova. This book tells the tale of the O’Brien family
struggling with the impacts of Huntington’s Disease on
them and the decisions they decide to make for each of
their lives.
The author also wrote Still A lice, about Alzheimer’s
Disease from the point of view of a patient. The book is
available in the Office at the amazon price: book/Kindle
($10.76/$11.99). The barnesandnoble.com price is book/
Nook: ($10.54/$11.99)
Here is some suggested summer reading. I usually get pretty ambitious when summer begins, so we will
see…. I invite you to come along on the journey of reading during the summer months.
Holladay+
The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman is the World War II story of a Polish couple who hide over 300
refugees from Nazisim, mostly Jews, in the Warsaw Zoo.
It has been a while, so maybe there is time to dig through one Tom Clancy novel in the Jack Ryan or Jack
Ryan, Jr. series. Edward Rutherford and James Michener have also written stupendous sagas of life over the
centuries in specific places like Michener’s Chesapeake or Alaska or Rutherford’s Russka or London.
Peter Tremayne’s Sister Fidelma mysteries or Julie Spencer-Fleming’s Claire Fergusson mysteries: both are
fascinating blends of clerics who wind up in situations requiring them to solve a murder. There is also a Faith
Morgan mystery series by Martha Ockley. Faith is both a policewoman and a vicar, so off she, too, goes,
solving away.
For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts’ Advice to Women by Barbara Ehrenreich explores the
history of others doing the thinking for women. This is a by-product of women’s historically “subservient”
cultural position. Some say women are equal now, but often it seems that others wish to continue to make
women’s decisions for them without asking us. Ehrenreich opens some doors on women’s history.
iGods: How Technology Shapes our Spiritual and Social Lives by Craig Detweiler. This is one book of
several that are “out there” that invite us to explore the relationship between technology and spirituality.
Missional Worship – Worshipful Mission: Gathering God’s People – Going Out in God’s Name by Ruth
Meyers. In this book, Meyers “demonstrates how a church’s ministry in the world and its regular offering of
worship reinforce one another.”
Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God by
Mark Batterson. Celts called the Holy Spirit the Wild Goose.
It goes where it will. The subtitle is our invitation.
Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of American
Community by Robert Putnam and Peter Block’s Community
are both books about a concept called Third Space. Third
Space builds from our fragmented society… moving us toward
a safe third space separate from home or work where we can
gather.
Summer Reading
We have one much appreciated and much needed ministry
open. Please pray about whether you can help with either
one. Thank you for your openness to ministry.
Funeral Reception Coordinator: We are fortunate at All
Saints that so many wish to assist when families request a
funeral reception in the Parish Hall. Our Coordinator has
been called to retire from this ministry so there is room for
another to take her place. This is NOT a gender-specific
ministry!! The Coordinator organizes, plans, and phones so
that a team for each reception occasion can be built.
Ministry Opportunities
Missional worship is not about particular techniques but about an approach to worship and to Christian
faith and witness in the world. In missional worship, the assembly understands its identity as a lively
Christian community, staying in dialogue with its contemporary context while also drawing deeply from
the well of tradition, confident in the enlivening power of the Spirit, proclaiming and celebrating the reign
of God. Missional worship takes place in a missional congregation, one that is “shaped by participation in
God’s mission” and which “lets God’s mission permeate everything that the congregation does – from
worship to witness to training members for discipleship.
from Missional Worship, Worshipful Mission by Ruth A. Meyers.
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2014. p. 15
During the summer, it has become a tradition to share three movies over at Holladay’s home on Wednesdays
beginning at 6 pm. The offerings for Summer 2017 are varied. In June, Hidden Figures will be shown.
Whether you have watched it or not, this academy award nominated movie is worth every moment it asks us
necessary questions about both racism and sexism.
July brings an opportunity for something a little different. Chicken Run is a movie produced by the same
folks who created the Wallace and Grommit series as well as the most recent Shaun the Sheep series. The
characters are in claymation. The story of Chicken Run offers some amazing theological reflection as viewers
enjoy the tale of a flock of chickens (like Ginger Chicken) who plot their escape from the farm with the help
of a rather amazing rooster. Come and enjoy the story.
The August offering will be Godspell. This
movie was produced during the ‘70’s and
follows the Gospel of Matthew. It does not
often get showings nowadays, but the music is
timeless as is the Gospel itself.
Popcorn is on the house. Bring your own
drinks. See you there!!
The schedule is: June 14: Hidden Figures
July 12: Chicken Run
August 16: Godspell
Popcorn and a Movie
Come visit us for upcoming activities at:
www.allsaintsboise.org
We currently offer a “scrip”
gift card program to support the Children’s Center at All
Saints. This is a great opportunity to support the
preschool while buying gift
cards for graduation presents or for your own everyday
use.
Below are just some of the cards from the massive list of
retailers. Maybe you shop at one on a regular basis? $50 Fred Meyer, $100 Albertsons,
$100 Walmart, $25 Walgreens, $10 Starbucks, $100 Visa
If you have questions or to place your order, please contact Teresa Ruth on Sundays. Thank you!
5 Steps for Coffee Hour Hosts
~ Anyone can offer to do it! ~ Choose 1 Sunday at a time ~ Sign up with friends and family ~ Provide snacks for 35-50 people ~ Clean up afterwards w/ others ...Clean dishes, Take out trash, Wipe tables, sweep and/or mop if needed Contact: Lori Edwards, Parish Life Chair, 600-8226 or Patty Rowett-Matlock, Vestry Liaison, 866-8182
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1st Sundays Liturgy, 11:45 am Library
3rd Sundays Stewardship Committee, 11:45 am Library
4th Sundays Social Justice Committee, 11:30 am Library
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All Saints Episcopal Church
704 S. Latah
Boise, Idaho 83705
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (closed on holidays)
Telephone: 208-344-2537 Web address: www.allsaintsboise.org
Email: [email protected]
Church Staff
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom
Rector: The Rev. Holladay Sanderson
Office Manager: Tammy Torres
Bookkeeper: Donna Giles
Children’s Center Director: Melissa Moore
Choir Director: Shauna Emara
Organist: Teresa Ruth
Officers of the Parish
Senior Warden: Leslie Penney
Junior Warden: Bonnie Pilcher
Vestry Members: Bob Andrews-Bryant, Betty Croghan, Maria Manning-Floch,
Patty Rowett-Matlock, Jim Thomas, and Barb Tool
Vestry Clerk: Kirstin Nielsen
Treasurer: Sherrill Geddes
Friendship Clinic: Marie Blanchard
Parish Nurses: Ruth Andrews, Marie Blanchard, and Anita Wallinger