MINISTRY MEMOS:
Photo Directory: We need your help! The Stewardship Committee is working to finalize All Saint’s picture directory, which we plan on completing by the end of September. Each Sunday, a member of the committee will be available to take congregant pictures – join us in the hall outside the office to snap your photo. See you there! Committee members: Janet Hasson, Jim Reynolds, and Judy Lonsdale.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Celebrating 50 Years of Women’s Priesthood: A showing of the film “The Philadelphia Eleven” August 27th, 7 PM, in the Cathedral Please join us on August 27 at 7:00pm in the Cathedral for a special evening commemorating the 50th anniversary of women’s priesthood in The Episcopal Church. This is a documentary about the first women ordained to the Episcopal priesthood. The film’s screening will be followed by a brief program and reception hosted by the ECW.
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic! The Treasure Valley’s most anticipated end-of-summer event kicks off on Wednesday, August 28th, and goes through Sunday September 1st. Morning launches begin Thursday, August 29th, and are planned each morning through the weekend. Balloon inflations are scheduled for 7:15 AM, weather permitting.
The Bishop’s House: Sept. 1st from 1-4 PM, to celebrate the 135th year birthday of the Bishop’s House, there will be an unveiling of a new mural created by artist Clementine Zenner, with a reception following!
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
Ushers
The position of church usher dates to the centuries of Christian persecution, when they stood as sentries on the lookout for Romans and other authorities. Thankfully times are more tolerant now, but the ushers still make essential contributions to Sunday services. They greet worshipers upon arrival, pass the collection plates, and direct the flow of communicants.
The duties of an usher are easy to learn, and the position is an effective way for parish newcomers to become familiar with the ways Episcopalians worship. Whether you are a new arrival or a “We’ve always done it that way” long-timer, the parish always welcomes new faces to all our ministries. If you’re interested in becoming an usher, tap the ever-effervescent Ray Stark at coffee hour!
Other ministries always looking for fresh talent are Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, who are overseen by Duncan Nims, and Acolytes, under the charge of Aidan Sites. If one of these ministries appeals to you, please reach out.
INTERACTION INFO:
Fr. Joseph’s contact: For more urgent situations outside of office hours, please call or text his cell at 208-917-2270. If calling, please leave a message with your name, a call-back number, and a detailed message and he will get back to you as soon as he can. You can also text this number. Emails are generally answered when he is in the office.
Our Sunday bulletin can be found here. If you can’t be here in person, we stream our 9 A.M. service on YouTube and Facebook.
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