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The focus of our ministry is to be the hands and heart of Christ to those outside our church walls and to witness God’s ever expanding love.
All Saints’ is active in our community
Caring for the Homeless
“Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.” Romans 12:13
All Saints’ Episcopal Church is dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness receive the necessities of life, including food, shelter, clothing and resource support. Partnering with homelessness programs on the state and local level, we are committed to sharing love and compassion to those in need.
Charitable Support through Giving
“For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12
At All Saints’ Episcopal Church, we believe in sharing the gifts God has blessed us with to benefit the community in which we live and work. We do this through fundraisers, local events and the generosity of our congregation.
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Father Jim’s Reflections, November 2024
Our Diocesan Convention is being held this weekend, October 25 and 26. By the time you read this, it may be in the past, but I thought I would write a bit about conventions in any case. The history of conventions, gatherings of clergy, bishops and lay people to debate issues relevant to the life of the church, begins after the American Revolution. The Episcopal Church in the United States needed to find a way to govern itself after having its ties with the Anglican Church broken by the Revolutionary War. Efforts at organization began in Maryland in 1780 with small gatherings of people that led to the formal establishment of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland.
James Otis Sargent Huntington, Priest and Monk, 1935
In the Rule for the Order of the Holy Cross, James Huntington wrote: “Holiness is the brightness of divine love, and love is never idle; it must accomplish great things.” Commitment to active ministry rooted in the spiritual life was the guiding principle for the founder of the first permanent Episcopal monastic community for men in the United States.
Pastoral Message from Father Jim
We’re heading into fall which means, among other things, our stewardship campaign is approaching. This year, some serious discussions will be needed. Lorraine Wilson, our excellent treasurer, has done some analysis of the parish finances. I’ll begin with the good news and thanks! Most of our parishioners complete their pledges every year. This makes for a good budgeting process, and it helps us know what we can expect in income.
Grant, O God,
that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Faith is Biblically Based, Focused on Jesus, and Leading to the Reconciliation of All Peoples.
Who are we at All Saints’ Tacoma and what do we believe? We are followers of Jesus Christ in the Episcopal tradition. It is our goal and purpose to create a beloved community of those who share our values.
We are committed to Christian Principles, focusing on the basic equality and inclusion of all peoples.
Our lives as followers of Jesus are based on the historic creeds and the two great sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist. We strive accordingly to be a place of refuge and sanctuary for all people. In our often divisive world, our congregation is based on love, compassion and hospitality. We believe the first step in making the world better is creating a church where people can be valued for who they are and who live our lives in imitation of Christ.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church
205 East 96th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98445
Phone: (253) 301-0274
Email: [email protected]