Saints’ Alive
September - November 2016
Reflecting the Parish news of
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Published Quarterly
2150 Benton Drive
Redding, California 96003
1-530-243-1000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.episcopalchurchredding.org
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Inside this issue:
Welcoming All, Celebrating God’s Grace
Equipping the Saints, Serving the World
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9 AM - 12 PM
Thursday 8 AM - 11 AM
Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
Parish Rector:
The Very Reverend Paul F. Blanch
Church Contact Information:
www.episcopalchurchredding.org
530-243-1000
[email protected]
SUPPORT GROUPS HELD AT ALL SAINTS’
AA Men’s Mtg, Mondays, 5:30 PM, MH
AA Women’s Mtg, Mondays, 6 PM, EHE
Al-Anon, Mondays, 7:30 PM, EHE
AA Meeting, Mondays, 8 PM, MH
NA Meeting, Wednesdays, 12 PM, EHE
AA Book Study, Wed, 5:30 PM, MH
AA Meeting, Wednesdays, 7 PM, MH
AA Women’s Mtg, Thurs, 5:30 PM, EHW
Meeting Spaces of All Saints’
MH—Memorial Hall
EHE—Eaton Hall East
EHW—Eaton Hall West
The Rector Writes
3,4
Pilgrimages in October
4
Rector’s Warden Writes
5
An Evening of our Favorite Things!
6
Episcopal Church Women
7
All Saints’ Thrift Shop
7
Men’s Breakfast/ Taize’ Service
8
Plainchant/Advent Course/ Food Basket
8
Birthdays/Anniversaries
9
Monthly Scriptures
10
New Media at All Saints’
10
Parish Breakfasts & Fall Forums
11
September - November 2016
The Rector Writes…
I want to take this opportunity in this edition of Saints’ Alive to say something about the place of preaching in my
ministry. Ever since I was ordained, and even before, as a Licensed Lay Reader in the Church of England with a
license to preach, I have felt that preaching has a sacramental quality about it. We talk much about the Holy Eucharist and all the sacraments in terms of being “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual graces” – this for me
has to include the concept of preaching in every sense.
Since I was first ordained in 1986 I have served in parishes that celebrated a daily Mass, and the expectation was
that the priest presiding would offer a short homily on the readings of the day, every day! This I have tried to do
over my ministry, and have gained much from the discipline in terms of my own spiritual life and growth. I would
even say that it has made preaching easier, but by the same token, demands more of the preacher. To try and come
up with something new and fresh every day was at times quite taxing, especially in the midst of many other calls on
my time. Nevertheless, I would have to say that this has been one of the most beneficial disciplines of my priestly
life. So then, what of preaching?
I have a favorite quote from the great Søren Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet,
social critic and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. Kierkegaard
once said “People have an idea that the preacher is an actor on a stage and they are the critics, blaming or praising him. What they don't know is that they are the actors on the stage; he (the preacher) is merely the prompter
standing in the wings, reminding them of their lost lines.”
I fully appreciate that people think they are critics when it comes to
the preacher. I regularly find people commenting after the service on
what I have said, or how I said it! To my blushes, I have never been
applauded as much from a congregation as I have been here at All
Saints’, something which embarrasses me greatly, for popularity is
not the name of the game. I believe in preaching with a passion,
even if at times it has been a struggle to find fresh and challenging
words. The age in which we live thinks little of the art of preaching
for the most part, and so the preacher needs preparation, inspiration
and originality in a world of sound bites and striking images.
Kierkegaard once said “People
have an idea that the preacher is
an actor on a stage and they are
the critics, blaming or praising
him. What they don't know is that
they are the actors on the stage; he
(the preacher) is merely the
prompter standing in the wings,
reminding them of their lost lines.”
So what happens when the preacher speaks on a subject that causes a difference of opinion? How can the preacher
be faithful to the text and yet not upset the congregation? Have you ever thought of the minor prophets in the Old
Testament – I often reflect on the question can they be role models for the modern preacher? How about men like
Amos and Micah and Hosea, who called the people of Israel to accountability before God in no uncertain terms,
and who sometimes even referred to their hearers by such uncomplimentary terms as “you cows of Bashan” (Amos
4:1).
Recently I hit a sore spot in some people when I preached on “Who is my neighbor”? This highlighted for me that
gap that exists in what the congregation really hears in a sermon and what they think they hear. I had both applause
that day and anger, I was accused of being overtly political and too personal.
All this requires of me as your Rector to reflect deeply on the whole task of preaching, and what we all think
preaching is about. We hear that religion and politics must be kept separate, but this is impossible. Many Christians
are today very wary of participating in aspects of Christian social justice because of a deep-rooted fear of being labeled “liberal,” “progressive,” or “secular.” They don’t want to be associated with “secular” movements, and are
uncomfortable delving into issues that go beyond their known cultural situations. Yet the truth is that we only have
to read the Gospels to see that politics are at the center of the story of Jesus. His historical life ended with a violent
September - November 2016
The Rector Writes…continued
political execution. We know that Crucifixion was used by Rome for those who systematically rejected imperial
authority, including chronically defiant slaves and subversives who were attracting a following. In the world of Jesus, a cross was always a Roman cross!
So also the heart of Jesus’ message was openly political: it was about the coming of “the kingdom of God.” These
are the first words of Jesus in Mark, the earliest Gospel, an advance summary of what the Gospel and the story of
Jesus are about (Mark 1:14-15). Of course, Jesus’ message was also religious: he was passionate about God and
what God was like. That passion led him, in his teaching and actions, to proclaim the kingdom of God.
In his world, “kingdom” language was by its very nature political. Jesus’ hearers knew about other kingdoms—the
kingdom of Herod and the kingdom of Rome (as Rome referred to itself in eastern parts of the empire). The kingdom of God had to be something different from those kingdoms. The kingdom of God is for the earth. Just recall
how the Lord’s Prayer speaks of God’s kingdom coming on earth, even as it already exists in heaven. It is about the
transformation of this world—what life would be like on earth if God really was the ruler of our hearts and not the
lords of human domination systems. It is my firm belief that if Jesus had wanted to avoid the political meaning of
kingdom language in his bold message, he could have easily spoken of the “family” of God, or the “community” of
God, or even the “people” of God. But he didn’t: he spoke of the kingdom of God.
It is my belief that the work of the Church is always to remind us of God’s good purposes for our lives, and his deep
love for his children, and his power to overcome fear and evil. It tells us truth we don’t usually want to hear but so
desperately need, offering an alternative to indulging and following our fears. Is this political, yes of course, because we cannot follow Jesus and live in a sterile religious bubble!
I can only sum up my thoughts with a final quote by the modern martyr, Archbishop Oscar Romero who said “A
church that doesn't provoke any crises, a gospel that doesn't unsettle, a word of God that doesn't get under anyone’s skin, a word of God that doesn't touch the real sin of the society in which it is being proclaimed — what
gospel is that”?
Fr. Paul
JOIN US FOR PILGRIMAGE - ALL 8 AM & 10:30 AM SERVICES IN OCTOBER
This year we will travel to Wales, Papua New Guinea, The Bahamas, England and Nigeria
Anglicanism is one of the traditions, or expressions, of the Christian faith. Other Christian traditions include Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Protestant Churches, which include Lutheran, Baptist, and Pentecostal Churches. The word Anglican originates
in “Ecclesia Anglicana,” a Medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English
Church, but in the past two centuries the tradition has been adopted around the world. Now 85 million members
are part of national or regional Churches that call themselves Anglican (or Episcopal in some countries) which collectively are known as the Anglican Communion.
Fr. Paul is inviting us again to travel with him on a free pilgrimage around the Anglican Communion. To help us
get to know our brothers and sisters across the Anglican world we will once more be using the Eucharistic liturgies
from the above places over the Sundays of October, and hopefully certain musical expressions from the respective
countries. Please join us and invite your friends and family too!
September - November 2016
The Rector’s Warden Writes by Julie Clements
Life is a beach. I mean that seriously. Think about it. You can stand on the shore and dig your toes into the
warm, secure sand or you can wade out a little and dance in the waves. All the while, waves are continually
crashing on the shore. Some of the waves are rolling and gentle. While some waves are huge and explosive.
Life is like that. A series of waves: childhood, high school, first dates, jobs, cars, college classes, weddings,
deaths, births, first teeth, first words, skinned knees, emergency room visits, report cards, friends, broken
hearts, soccer games, concerts, dance recitals, birthdays, graduations. Some waves wash over you with
warmth and happiness. Some waves hit you with a cruel sting. Some are so cold that they leave you feeling
numb. And some are so small, they are easy to not notice.
I am watching my child playing in the waves. She has been at it for hours and I have noticed a pattern.
She has developed three different techniques for interacting with the waves:
Technique #1: She turns her back and lets the wave surprise her. Then she fights to stay upright in the foam.
Despite her efforts, sometimes these waves knock her down and she has to struggle to the
surface again.
Technique #2: She looks out to the ocean and watches the waves coming. She leans into them and tries to hold
her ground. Sometimes she is successful and sometimes she isn't. But, let's face it - if the
wave is strong enough, it is going to move anything or anyone in its path.
Technique #3: She studies the waves and their timing. Then she tries to harness their energy and surfs the
waves as long as she can. I can see that she delights in the thrilling and unpredictable ride
that results.
I think that the church can learn something from this freckled youngster. We are getting drenched in the
waves of life, too. How are we going to choose to interact with these waves?
How do we reach the unreachable? How do we teach the children? How do we serve the poor, love the lonely, and care for the broken? How do we speak out and stand up for peace? How do we love and respect each
other? However we decide to play in the waves, there are some truths about life we should recognize:
 The waves are going to keep coming.
 Each wave is different from the last.
 There is nothing we can do to control the waves.
So, let's talk about when it is appropriate for the church to hold firm and resist the waves and when we should
be harnessing their energy for a joyful ride.
On September 18th and 25th we will be talking about some of the ways we, as a parish, can interact with the
community and the world around us. Plan to come to the adult forum entitled “The Agile Church” and be a
part of that conversation.
I wonder about when my child is grown... will she still delight in the unpredictable ride that the waves of life
can provide? Will life's distractions steal her attention so she is repeated surprised and shocked by life's
waves? Or will she stubbornly stare life's waves down and try to hold her ground? Regardless, I hope she will
still have it engraved upon her heart to play and laugh in the waves. And I hope she will still use the same
strategy to pass the time between the crests ... singing unabashedly at the top of her lungs and dancing like a
mermaid!
September - November 2016
All Saints’ Presents: An Evening of our Favorite Things!
Our congregation is proud to present a community fundraising event, “An Evening of our Favorite Things” on
Saturday, September 17th , beginning at 6 PM.
The evening will begin with a Reception and Silent Auction. Complimentary hors de oeuvres and desserts will
be served, and a no-host wine bar, hosted by the Wild Women on Wine, will be available for $3 a glass. The
silent auction will feature a variety of items—a perfect opportunity to pick up some early gifts for the holidays.
A sample of auction items available for bidding:

1936 50th Anniversary Coca Cola metal poster.

Singer “Featherweight” sewing machine. Manufactured in 1939.
In working condition. Includes original instruction manual. Worth over $300.

18 holes of golf and a one night’s stay at Win River Resort.

Hand blown green glass vase from Tlaquepaque, Mexico.

A dinner for six in the style of an 18th century English Rectory.
Dinner served by Fr. Paul and Maggie in 18th century costume in their home.
Adam Ferris, our Choir Director, will create an upbeat concert featuring the North State Singers, a dynamic
and energetic group that sings today’s hits (and a few of yesterday’s). And Joel Thomson promises to outdo
himself with the decorations!
This is meant to be a community event. We are asking parishioners to assist with elegant finger foods or desserts (contact Linda Matias 275-3618), and/or provide an auction item (contact Betty Harrison-Smith 2416359). Auction items must be received by September 11th . We are also looking for volunteers to perform a
variety of tasks during the event.
This intimate evening will be limited to 200 guests, to best enjoy the acoustics of our church. Please plan on
bringing a guest or two. Tickets will be $15 per person. They can be purchased online by going through the
church website here: www.episcopalchurchredding.org/upcoming.html
They can also be purchased from the Church Office, after the 10:30 AM service on Sundays, or at the door. Text your friends and include the information on your Facebook
pages!
Betty Harrison-Smith,
Event Chair
September - November 2016
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
ECW Meetings and Harvest Bazaar Planning
Upcoming ECW meetings for the Harvest Bazaar Planning are Monday’s, September
12, 2016, October 20, 2016, and November 14, 2016 at 11 AM in Memorial Hall. All
women of All Saints’ who would like to help and have some fun at the same time are very
welcome.
Thursday and Friday, October 27th & 28th we will start at 8:30 AM in the morning to help move items from
the cars and trucks bringing items from our storage and mark items and set up Memorial Hall. Saturday,
October 29, 2016 is the Bazaar from 9 AM to 2 PM. On Sunday after the 10:30 AM service we will pack up
what is left to take to the Thrift Shop or put in our storage until next year for the 2017 Bazaar.
If you aren’t able to make the meeting on September 12th you can still participate before or during the
Bazaar. There is a lot to do in preparation and everyone is welcome to help with baked good, and getting linens ready to sell.
We are still in need of vintage or collectible items including jewelry, linens and yardage, artwork and glassware, household items, and books. If you have any questions, you can call Jan Logue 222-3978, Diantha
Reynolds 243-7748, or Liz Benage 275-0761.
~submitted by Liz Benage, ECW Secretary
ALL SAINTS' THRIFT SHOP NEWS
Many of you may not know our "story". All Saints' Thrift Shop came into being in December 1994. A group
of parishioners from All Saints' Episcopal Church opened our shop on Bechelli Lane where we still reside to
raise funds for various community organizations.
Our shop is run with volunteers from our church and community. We have no paid employees. If you would
like to volunteer, please call Gerry at 243-0717.
We sort our clothing by seasons. Using a colored-tag system on our clothing enables us to systematically reduce the price of each item until, on the 4th month, it goes on the 50 cent rack. Hopefully by the 1st of October the weather will be cooler and our winter clothing will appear in our shop.
We are a collection point for the CHP and Lion's Club. You may drop the following off at our shop and we
will see it gets to the appropriate organization: CHP collects cell phones with chargers and the Lion Club collects prescription eye glasses and hearing aids. Your item will be refurbished and given to those in need.
We appreciate your donation to our shop. Remember we take clothing, household items, kitchenware, small
appliances (in working order), jewelry, books, lamps, art work, children's toys and games. You may ask for a
receipt for tax purpose.
In the past months, we have donated to the following organizations - Good News Rescue Mission, Lifeline, HIV Food Bank, North Valley Catholic Social Service, SEACM and our Rector's Discretionary Fund.
Come shop with us. You never know what treasure you may find.
~submitted by Gerry Statton
September - November 2016
Men’s Meeting Dates:
September 10
October 1
November 12
All meetings are from 8 AM - 11 AM
Our meetings include a delicious breakfast, fellowship,
a talk related to our lives and our faith, and a discussion
of issues raised by the talk. Come and join us and bring
a friend. ~Submitted by Fr Gregg
TAIZE SERVICE
Sunday, Nov. 6, 7 PM
All are welcome to join us for a candlelight Taize service featuring simple chants/harmony (music on CD),
Scripture, prayer and silence.
Founded by Brother Roger and other men in 1940, the
Taize community in France served as a shelter for political refugees, primarily Jews, feeling persecution in
WWII. Thousands of pilgrims still travel to the ecumenical, monastic community of Taize yearly to attend teaching on trust, peace and reconciliation. Taize
worship is a prayer service consisting of meditative
singing and periods of reverent silence.
~submitted by Candace Brown
LIVING HOPE MINISTRIES
Food Basket
All Saints' food basket has taken on a
new lease of life since we partnered
with "Living Hope Ministries" back in March. A
variety of canned* goods, breakfast cereal, pasta, etc.
are delivered to their premises on State St. every 3-4
weeks. The volunteers in the food pantry are always
delighted to receive our donations and insist that we
are "awesome" for doing this.
We look forward to hearing the director of "Living
Hope,” Michael Mojarro, speaking to us about its
various ministries at one of our Sunday Forums in
October; until then please try to remember the food
basket when you do your grocery shopping. Thank
you for your support of this worthwhile organization.
~submitted by Maggie Blanch
(*Canned beans are specifically in need at the moment.)
ADVENT COURSE
Candles in the Dark by Canon David Adam
Sundays, November 13th - December 18th
9:15 AM in Memorial Hall
Candles in the Dark is a course that draws
inspiration from characters whose faith brought us
the Light and the Word and
Who prepared the way of the Lord!
All are welcome to join us
for this inspirational course!
SUNG EVENING PRAYER
First Friday of every month at 5 PM: NEXT PLAINCHANT September 2nd
We invite all who are free at 5 PM with an interest in exploring the mystical ways of prayer using
ancient musical notation. No previous experience required, just a willingness to pray and sing!
Plainchant, also called plainsong, is a form of medieval church music that involves chanting; it
emerged around 100 AD. Plainchant doesn't use any instrumental accompaniment; instead, it uses words that
are sung. It was the only type of music allowed in Christian churches early on. In Christian tradition, it was
believed that music should make a listener receptive to spiritual thoughts and reflections. This was why the
melody was kept pure and unaccompanied.
September - November 2016
Anniversaries
Birthdays
September
Clara Cavalleri, September 2
Joann Bollinger, September 3
Judy Harding, September 4
Kay Downing, September 6
Aileen Robathan, September 9
Wendy Little, September 11
Gerry Statton, September 12
Michael Van Hooser, September 15
Jim Sharp, September 16
Allan Hansen, September 19
Nel Jones, September 19
Taylor Rayl, September 21
Matt Kibler, September 26
Bev Statton, September 26
Andrew Russ, September 27
Beverley Clinehens, September 28
Gracious Palmer, September 28
September
Harold & Lydia Reed, September 3
Paul & Amelia Evans, September 4
David & Kathie Shoffner, September 7
Tony & Linette Galbraith, September 8
Margie Harrison-Smith & Joshua Lucero, September 16
Tim & Nikki Rayl, September 20
David & Sharon Focht, September 21
Ernie & Linda Mandere, September 21
Jeffrey & Nancy Bellaire, September 22
Matt & Carrie Kibler, September 23
Allyn & Michael Van Hooser, September 26
October
Fr. Gregg & Jo Churchill, October 3
Richard & Donna Bersbach, October 14
October
Ellen Rhinehart, October 1
Betty Rosen, October 4
Trudi Davis, October 6
Alan Swanson, October 6
Margie Harrison-Smith, October 7
Penny Kettela, October 7
Diane Gerard, October 13
Jennifer Gillespie, October 13
Betty Harrison-Smith, October 14
Frederick Coe, October 17
Grace Clements, October 18
Pete Petersen, October 23
Bill Howell, October 28
Kent Ravenscroft, October 28
Candace Brown, October 29
Diana Belongie, October 31
Charlene Fraser, October 31
November
Charlie & Vicky Mauck, November 4
Jim & Bonnie Sharp, November 19
Stuart & Kathy Neblett, November 21
Ken & Cristy Riley, November 26
Stephen & Marie Belongie November 28
November
Joshua Lucero, November 1
Gretchen Ramsey, November 1
Alex Stephens, November 1
Judy Daniels, November 2
Dan Spiess, November 2
Carol Fielding, November 5
Joel Thomson, November 5
Kathy Neblett, November 6
Amelia Evans, November 8
Louise Cogan, November 10
Helen Bonnett, November 11
Sid Trevvett, November 12
Eileen Patton, November 15
Colin Clements, November 19
Whitney MacLean, November 20
David Cooper, November 23
Samuel Philippian, November 23
Heidi Heiman, November 24
Frank Little, November 24
Allyn Van Hooser, November 25
Gregg Churchill, November 26
Shyrle DeHaven, November 26
Randall Hempling, November 26
Rick Harrison Smith, November 29
Lynn Swanson, November 29
Bella Cavalleri, November 30
September - November 2016
Monthly Scripture Readings
Have You Seen these new publications:
All Saints’ Website,
SEPTEMBER 2016
Sept. 4
16th Sunday after Pentecost
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33
Sept. 11
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Exodus 32:7-14
Psalm 51:1-11
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
Sept. 18
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
Sept. 25
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Amos 6:1a,4-7
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
OCTOBER 2016
Oct. 2
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
Psalm 37:1-10
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Oct. 9
21st Sunday after Pentecost
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Psalm 111
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
Oct. 16
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 121
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
Oct. 23
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22
Psalm 84:1-6
2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Oct. 30
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 1:10-18
Psalm 32:1-8
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10
NOVEMBER 2016
Nov. 6
25th Sunday after Pentecost
Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
Nov. 13
26th Sunday after Pentecost
Malachi 4:1-2a
Psalm 98
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
All Saints’ Logo
or the All Saints’ Thrift Shop Brochure?
Website: www.episcopalchurchredding.org
On July 1st we launched our new All Saints’
Episcopal Church website!
There are lots of new features that can help you
find out what All Saints’ is up too:
 Photo Gallery of Events
 Building Use Calendar
 All Saints’ Events and Services Calendar
 Ministry Pages
 Upcoming Events
 Current Events
So spread the word that we are now more
visible on the world wide web!
All Saints’ has a new Logo! You can see a full
color version on the 2nd page of this newsletter.
Nov. 20
Christ the King
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 46
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Nov. 27
1st Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
Psalm 122
And last but not least,
All Saints’ Thrift Shop
has a new full color brochure!
These are for distribution to help spread the
word on all that the Thrift Shop offers the
community. You can find these brochures either
at the Thrift Shop or in the Narthex soon.
We hope you not only enjoy these new
publications but that they are helpful to
you as parishioners and friends of
All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
September - November 2016
Forums and Parish Breakfast all begin at 9:15 AM Sunday Mornings
The Parish Breakfast
September 4, October 2, November 6
Forums: September & October 2016
Understanding the Eucharist.
Sunday, September 11
Working towards a fuller understanding of the weekly celebration of
Eucharist: why we sit, stand, kneel, bow etc.
The Agile Church
Sunday, September 18 & Sunday, September 25
Dwight Zscheile does an excellent job of framing the situation that the church in
North America finds itself in the early 21st century. He also provides helpful,
winsome, and provocative ideas for navigating the turbulent water of discontinuous change. He strikes a helpful balance of storytelling–both biblical and contemporary–with academic insight that makes this a must-read book for any
church leader. Come and join us for two exciting sessions of the Adult Forum on
the challenges this book brings to us here at All Saints’.
Western Service Workers
Sunday, October 9
Come join us as we hear more about Western Service Workers and how they are an advocate
for working families caught in the poverty trap.
A Journey of Faith without Borders
Sunday, October 16
A personal journey of Faith with Becca Rose telling her own story.
Living Hope Compassion Ministries
Sunday, October 23
Join us as we hear more about the Living Hope story and how our food
basket partners with them to help feed the hungry in Redding.
Sanctuary, Reverence and Maintenance
Sunday, October 30
Understanding the proper use of our Church building; the Sacred and Secular
argument with reverence for holy things, and living in the modern world.