All Saints' Episcopal Church
Saugatuck, Michigan
Message from the Rector
G. Corwin Stoppel
We have now moved into the nearly six month long liturgical season of Whitsuntide, or as it is more recently called, “Pentecost”. In some denominations it is also called Ordinary Time. Whitsunday comes fifty days after Easter, and coincides with the Jewish holy day of Pentecost (Penta, being Latin for 50). And, the season extends from the 15th of May until the 20th of November. The liturgical colour is green, and many years ago this led one of our young Sunday school members to call it the “Green Bean Season” because like the vegetables grown in her family garden, it was long and green. Regardless of what we call it, throughout this season our daily and Sunday lectionary puts an emphasis on what it means to be a practical, practicing Christian in partnership with Jesus. Please do come and join us for worship on Sundays at 8 and 10 AM, and remember that our sanctuary is open around the clock for prayer and meditation.
A Grief Workshop
with Kristi Gillette
Meets Monthly on the first Monday of the month at 5:45 pm . This two hour workshop is free and open to the public; and is especially beneficial for anyone who has lost a close friend or loved one in the past few years.
Note: Our Next Workshop The workshop will meet on Monday October 3rd.
office hours
Fr. Cory Stoppel - Rector
Fr. Cory can be found in his office most mornings, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until noon, or by appointment at 616-886-8007.
Rocky Kruithoff - Parish Administrator
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
The Mission of All Saints' Episcopal Church is to love and serve the Lord and to love all others as ourselves by creating an atmosphere for worship; by promoting and providing opportunities for study, growth, fellowship and service; by encouraging stewardship; by recognizing and celebrating individual talents; and by appreciating differences while cherishing the oneness of the parish and the family of God through Jesus Christ.
Upcoming Events
All Saints' is always open for prayer and meditation
September 28, 7PM - An evening with Senator Patty Birkholz in Parish Hall, and discussion of "What is Happening to the Great Lakes". All are welcome to attend.
October 2, 9AM on our Sanctuary porch - "The Blessing of the Animals". Everyone is welcome to bring their pets to be blessed!
October 30 - All Saints' Day!
October 30, 7:30PM - Organ Recital in our Sanctuary; featuring our Organist, David Schout. All are welcome to attend and join us for refreshments afterwards.
Service Schedule
Sunday
7 am - Coffee Hour
8 am - Holy Communion - Rite I
9 am - Adult Sunday School
10 am - Holy Communion - Rite II
10 am - Children Sunday School
11 am - Coffee Hour