- July 25, 2024 Snapshot
MINISTRY MEMOS:
Monthly Food Truck: Please join Julie in sorting and handing out food July 29th at 5:30 PM outside of our parish hall. This is a wonderful way to connect with our neighbors and to help those who need extra food!
Free Community Meal: Our next monthly meal will be on August 2nd at 5:00 P.M. To volunteer, please check out our sign-up: https://allsaintsboise.org/worship-and-community/sign-ups/.
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.
VBS Mission: We are collecting diapers, baby wipes, and laundry detergent for Redeemer Lutheran’s Wash, Wipe, and Wear program that serves families with infants. They can especially use wipes and size 5-6 diapers. Please put any items that you wish to donate in the box in the narthex on Sunday!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Deanery Picnic: Thursday, July 25th, the churches of our deanery will host a combined potluck picnic at Kristin Armstrong Park. We’ll gather from 6 PM – 7:30 PM, and we’ll enjoy lawn games and fellowship together. This family-friendly event will conclude with a short Compline service.
Laughter & Libations: This month, we’ll be at Proletariat Wine Tasting Room, 106 E. 36th Street, on July 31st from 5 – 7. They will have a DJ playing & charcuterie boards for sustenance (you’re welcome to bring your own food, as well).
Coffee and Conversation: Can you believe we’re heading into August already? Let’s exchange summer stories at Push & Pour, 13 S. Latah Street, on August 3rd at 11:00 A.M.!
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
Homemade Ice Cream: July 25th, Ada Community Library at 10489 W. Lake Hazel Road at 6:30 PM will teach you how to make your own ice cream while cooling down inside (samples included)!
Great Garden Escape: Catch the Jeff Crosby Band on the 25th at the Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Road. Get your tickets here: https://47709.blackbaudhosting.com/47709/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=028997a8-132a-4cf7-84ab-5c5f35a6e7bd.
Classical Remix Flying Trapeze Spectacular: Music meets the breathtaking art of circus trapeze in this unique showcase featuring Circus Vision’s student and professional artists coming together to create a stunning fusion of classical melodies and aerial choreography. Join them July 26 and 27 outside the Asana Climbing Gym at 4977 N. Glenwood Street. Swing in to their website to get your tickets: https://www.circusvisioncollective.com/.
Movies: Get out of the heat and into the theater! July 27th, head over to the Egyptian Theatre, 700 W Main Street, to watch the Indiana Jones Trilogy or you can catch “Duchess of Idaho” at Idaho State Archives, 2205 Old Penitentiary Road on the 27th, as well. More details on the respective websites.
20th Annual Juried Art Show: Art Source Gallery is hosting this regional show and invited 2D & 3D artists from the Pacific Northwest to enter up to three works to be juried by accomplished artist, Noreen Shanafelt. July 27th, 10 – 6, 1516 W. Grove Street.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
Altar Guild
Altar Guilds in the Episcopal Church developed in the late nineteenth century. In the early days of the Church of England, altar care was the task of clerics. Many years later, laymen and eventually women were included in this ministry.
Working hand in hand with Father Joseph, our primary job is to be sure that the items used in our worship services are ready and in place for the service. This includes the linens, the chalices, the hangings, the flowers, the altar books, the gospel book, the wafers, and the wine. We normally prepare the altars on the Saturday before the services and then cleanse the items after the services. We have specific guidelines and 2 centuries of tradition that we follow. Actually, it’s a lot of fun and I encourage anyone interested to ask an Altar Guild member about it.
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.
- July 16, 2024 Snapshot
MINISTRY MEMOS:
Photo Directory: The Stewardship Committee is working to finalize All Saint’s picture directory, which we plan on completing by the end of September. We need your help! 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.
Social Justice Collection: June/July donations are for our local CWI campus. We will be collecting snack foods and personal hygiene products. Any questions ask Michael Englesby!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Red Rock’s 75th Anniversary: Join them as they as they celebrate July 19 – 21 with a camp reunion, softball game, and a Sunday worship and meal.
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
VBS: Vacation Bible School is happening next week, July 22-26 from 9 AM – 12 PM! Bring your kiddos and their friends to discover how all Heroes can follow the examples set by a cast of supporting Bible Heroes, who work together to bring peace, build each other up!
Free Movies: Did you know that with your AARP membership, you can see free movies? Here’s all of the details: https://local.aarp.org/boise-id/movies/!
Embroidery: It’s making a big comeback and you can create 4 linen napkins on July 19th! Find out more and reserve your space here: https://thethreadhoney.com/products/embroidery-workshop-at-scenic-the-storied-home.
Kegs 4 Kause: This Monday, July 22nd, from 6pm – 10pm at Payette Brewing Company, 733 S. Pioneer Street, you can help donate to Faces of Hope!
Jump, Jam, & Jive: Love live music? Boise JUMP’s schedule is full: https://jumpboise.org/jump-jam-and-jive.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Bells
I was recently asked about the bells that were used in the early years. There were actually two, both donated. Attached, is a newspaper clipping giving an overview of how they came into existence. They were part of the original chapel. They were used on Sundays and many other occasions. The whole neighborhood welcomed the sound. They were part of the Bench history. I have read somewhere about the story of what happened to their existence and the fact that they disappeared. While preparing to move the chapel, they were set on the ground. They were stolen! Not long ago, several of us explored the existing church to see if there were any clues. It appeared that the architects provided space which never been used.
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.
- July 11, 2024 Snapshot
MINISTRY MEMOS:
Photo Directory: The Stewardship Committee is working to finalize All Saint’s picture directory, which we plan on completing by the end of September. We need your help! 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:
Ordination: Mary Van Donsel will be ordained a Deacon on July 13th at 11:00 AM. Please join us at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 518 N. 8th Street – reception to follow.
Ladies Who Lunch: Stephanie and the ladies will be at The Ram, 709 E Park Blvd, on Third Thursday, July 18th, at 1:00 PM. Please contact Stephanie Elder if you’d like to join!
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
Mummies of the World: The Discovery Center of Idaho is thrilled to announce the arrival of a world-class traveling exhibition, featuring one of the largest collections of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled! Find more info on their website: https://dcidaho.org/mummies.
Live Music: Did you know that at The Warehouse Food Hall, 370 S 8th Street, you can enjoy music every Thursday from 5-8?
WalkAbout Boise: Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday in downtown Boise for an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place! All of the details can be found here: https://downtownboise.org/do/walkabout-boise-historic-walking-tour-6.
Roll With Us!: Grab a friend or fly solo and join in on the sushi making fun! Students will learn a variety of techniques including how to make sushi rice, sashimi, all about seaweed, nori, & proper knife skills. Learn to roll sushi in our hands-on sushi making class! 2 hours @ $79.00, Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Season + Taste.
The Legend of Georgia McBride: This month at Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Street, find some air conditioned comedy! Head over to their page for tickets: https://stagecoachtheatre.com/tickets/.
SAINT OF THE MONTH:
Benedict of Nursia, Monastic, c. 543
Gracious God, whose service is perfect freedom and in whose commandments there is nothing harsh nor burdensome, grant that we with your servant Benedict, may listen with attentive minds, pray with fervent hearts, and serve you with willing hands so that we live at peace with one another and in obedience to thy Word, Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Each Thursday at noon we have a service honoring the Saint of the Week – Here’s our calendar so that you know who it will be!
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.