Connection Groups
Friendship is an essential part of our church, because it gives us a foundation with which to seek truthful answers together. We are community which values justice and thoughtfulness, not only in our outreach ministries, but our daily lives. While the community spectrum at All Saints' is wide, we hold ourselves accountable — are we being generous? Are we being courageous? Are we inspiring joy? In short, are we striving to be the saint God called us to be? Only through friendship and connection in the Holy Spirit can we begin to answer those questions.
BIG CHURCH, SMALL COMMUNITY
We are all made in the image of God, and our God is profoundly relational. We are meant to reach out, to connect, and to relate to one another across all divisions, just as God did for us. So while we find the source of spiritual growth in Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation, we know that formation can and should be found beyond the Sunday pew, and always in community.
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"Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?"
The Episcopal Baptismal Covenant
A COMMUNITY for JUSTICE
Love, compassion, justice, reconciliation, and peace are the foundations of Jesus' ministry. Over and over, the Gospels show us a God who is willing to be messy, to reach toward chaos and hurt and bring order and healing. As Episcopalians, we've adopted Jesus' mission as our own, striving for justice and peace in all relationships, seeking to affirm and respect the dignity of humanity — no matter what.
Join us in our work! Nearly every community group we have serves one of our missions: Daughters of the King sponsor blessing bags to support our street dependent neighbors; Caring Crafters create warm knit clothing for the volunteers at Maryland Gardens; Peregrinos serve at Andre House and host a monthly service. Other members of every group serve our Prison Ministry, writing cards and donating gifts. Learn more about our in-house ministries here.
We also partner in our Phoenix community! Learn more about our outreach ministries here.
In the Christian tradition, contemplative prayer is considered to be the pure gift of God.
It is an opening of mind and heart, our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery,
beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. It is simply resting in the presence of God.
Like all Christian prayer, contemplative prayer is rooted in the word of God in scripture
and in the person of Jesus Christ. Its source is the indwelling Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
God in unconditional LOVE takes the initiative in relation to us.
At the same time our desire for God is also God's gift to us.
Centering Prayer
Sunday Mornings 9am
Thursday Evenings 6pm
In the Chapel of the Holy Innocents
The Practice of Centering Prayer familiarizes us with God’s
first language – SILENCE. This method of silent prayer serves to prepare one to receive the gifts of God’s presence. It is simple yet profound in its effects.
The Mystics Study Group
Thursday Evenings 6:30pm
In the Chapel of the Holy Innocents
We use the study of the Mystics throughout history as a guide. These people lived the Contemplative life in search of God’s constant presence. We can learn about deepening our own spiritual lives through their example and testimony. Our first book to read and discuss: The Naked Now, by The Rev. Richard Rohr.
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