MINISTRY MEMOS:
Social Justice Committee September Ministry: In partnership with Whitney United Methodist Church, the Social Justice Committee has placed a box in the narthex to collect clean and gently used coats for Joseph’s Closet which distributes clothing to folks in need. They welcome coats from all seasons from infant to adult, but especially need men’s coats in larger sizes.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Boise Pride!: All Saints joins the other Episcopal parishes to share a booth for Boise Pride this year! Want to help set up, paint nails, or chat with folks on Saturday September 14th or Sunday September 15th, or join in the parade on Sunday at 9? It’s always fun (and you’ll have a chance to go check out the pride festival, too)! If you have questions, ask Mary Ellen Gallagher or you can sign up on the table in the back of the church!
Open Streets Boise: On Sunday, September 22, Latah Street will host a fantastic festival from 12-5 pm, and All Saints has an important role! For one, we’re sharing Rice Krispie Treats with our neighbors and with Monroe Elementary. Second, since Latah Street from Cassia to Morris Hill will be closed, our neighbors are invited to park in our parking lot so they can get in and out of the neighborhood. If you’re driving to church that day, avoid Latah since they’ll start blocking it off early.
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
Fall Flights: We are back at the World Center for Birds of Prey with shows running from September 6 to October 27 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11 AM. This year, they will be holding three Thursday shows on October 3, 10, and 17 at 3 PM. The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, $20.00.
Planetarium Show: Autumn Stargazing at Whittenberger Planetarium, 2112 Cleveland Boulevard, Sept 13th @ 7 PM, learn how to find Idaho’s autumn constellations, what an equinox is, upcoming comets, and most excitingly; the details to catch sight of a new star in the sky! A nova is set to go off this September for the first time since 1946. Come learn the best way to view this once in 80 year event before it fades back out of sight! $10.00.
Save The Date: The 39th Rake Up Boise™ will be November 23, 2024. Sign up to have your yard raked, to donate, or to volunteer here: https://nwboise.org/rake-up-boise/.
Cyber Security – Medicare: They will not call you, they communicate first via mail.
There is no reason they would need to know your Medicare number, they are Medicare and have it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCTrXZrxpM. We are coordinating a seminar on scams. Stay tuned!
A BIT OF HISTORY:
THE PLEDGE
The Episcopal definition of a pledge is simple: “A commitment to give one’s time, talents and money as an expression of faith and personal response to God’s generosity.”
Another quote: “A pledge can turn our giving into a spiritual practice just like prayer or worship which in turn helps keep God as a priority in our lives.”
Pledging at All Saints goes back to the beginning. An average yearly pledge in the early days was around $300.00. Today the national average is $3000.00 plus.
For many years the list of contributors was kept secret. The priests and almost all the congregation would never see that information. Today, it is still private, but the leadership are more comfortable using it as they plan for the coming year.
Asking for a pledge today, is less invasive. Over time, with a few reminders, individuals willingly make that decision and send it in. Many years ago after church, my mother, Mildred, and I, on a set date, would sit in the parish hall with many other members. We received a list of names and then went out and personally asked for their pledge. That has changed, I believe, for the better. We trust members to come forth with their pledge without a lot of “arm twisting”.
-John Beckwith
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.
Wondering what’s happening around the church? Click here to find our on-line calendar! If you open the event, it will tell you the time, location, and who’s putting it on.