Weekly Message

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News for the Week of September 11, 2022

Published September 10, 2022September 10, 2022Preached by the Rev. E. Suzanne Wille

Dear Friends, I write this letter in the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth, after watching the news coverage of the reaction in Britain and around the world, and […]Read more “News for the Week of September 11, 2022”

News from the Week of September 4, 2022

Published September 2, 2022September 10, 2022Preached by the Rev. E. Suzanne Wille

Dear Friends, As we approach Labor Day and the start of our program year, I want to give a shout out to my great colleagues, all of whom are creative, […]Read more “News from the Week of September 4, 2022”

Holy Week Schedule 2022

Published April 8, 2022April 11, 2022Preached by the Rev. E. Suzanne Wille

Dear Friends, We are about to enter the hinge of the Christian year: Holy Week. This is the week when we slow down to follow the steps of Jesus day […]Read more “Holy Week Schedule 2022”

Announcing our XIII Rector

Published June 24, 2021June 24, 2021Preached by Vestry Co-Wardens

Rejoice! The Vestry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church is overjoyed to announce that The Rev. E. Suzanne Wille has accepted the call to be our XIII Rector. After over a […]Read more “Announcing our XIII Rector”

June 20, 2021

Published June 18, 2021June 23, 2021Preached by the Rev. Courtney Reid

Dear Friends, Sometimes it is hard to believe that 15 months have passed since our former Bishop, Jeff Lee, suspended in-person worship and other gatherings in our churches. During this […]Read more “June 20, 2021”

June 13, 2021

Published June 11, 2021June 23, 2021Preached by Vestry Co-Wardens

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to let you know that we have called All Saints’ XIII Rector! The Search Committee finished their discernment and presented to the Vestry the candidate […]Read more “June 13, 2021”

April 11, 2021

Published April 11, 2021July 16, 2021Preached by the Rev. Andrew Rutledge

Dear Friends, Last Sunday we heard John’s account of the resurrection. We heard of Mary Magdalene seeing the empty tomb and seeing Jesus in the garden, but it wasn’t until […]Read more “April 11, 2021”

April 4, 2021

Published April 2, 2021April 9, 2021Preached by the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate

Dear Friends, Easter Day is this Sunday, April 4. The date of Easter moves around a lot, since its timing is determined by the phases of the moon and the […]Read more “April 4, 2021”

Holy Week Schedule 2021

Published March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Preached by the Rev. Andrew Rutledge

Dear Friends, In this season of preparation, we have arrived at what we have been preparing for: Holy Week. This most solemn and holy of weeks in our tradition continues […]Read more “Holy Week Schedule 2021”

Remembering Scott Weidler

Published January 23, 2021January 29, 2021Preached by Margaret McCamant

We learned this past weekend that Scott Weidler, interim Music Director at All Saints’ from June 2015 through November 2016, died on January 23. He’d been under treatment for what […]Read more “Remembering Scott Weidler”

December 20, 2020

Published December 18, 2020December 18, 2020Preached by Polly Tangora

Dear Friends, This Sunday is the last Sunday before Christmas, and at All Saints’ it is: PAGEANT SUNDAY!!!! This is the Sunday when we normally round up grandparents, aunts and […]Read more “December 20, 2020”

December 13, 2020

Published December 11, 2020December 11, 2020Preached by the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate

Dear Friends, Tomorrow clergy and lay delegates will gather online via Zoom webinar to elect the 13th Bishop of Chicago. The convention begins at 9:30 am with Morning Prayer and […]Read more “December 13, 2020”

December 6, 2020

Published December 6, 2020December 11, 2020Preached by Colin Collette

Dear Friends, Earlier this week, I read a post on Facebook that went something like this: “Does anyone else feel the urge to call the radio stations that are playing ‘songs […]Read more “December 6, 2020”

November 29, 2020

Published November 27, 2020November 27, 2020Preached by the Rev. Courtney Reid

Dear Friends, I write this on Thanksgiving Eve, a damp dreary day, but one filled with the expectation of tomorrow’s Thanksgiving meal, even one that will look different from the […]Read more “November 29, 2020”

November 22, 2020

Published November 22, 2020November 25, 2020Preached by the Rev. Andrew Rutledge

Dear Friends, Tomorrow is the 183rd Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of the Chicago, and for the first time ever, it will be completely digital. This makes me sad because […]Read more “November 22, 2020”

November 15, 2020

Published November 15, 2020November 25, 2020Preached by the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate

Dear Friends, One of the joys of having grandchildren is that stage when they play pretend. The youngest of our grandkids aren’t toddlers any more – both are four and a […]Read more “November 15, 2020”

November 8, 2020

Published November 6, 2020November 12, 2020Preached by Eileen Crowley

Dear Friends, “The kingdom of God is justice and peaceAnd joy in the Holy SpiritCome, Lord, and open in us the gates of your kingdom.” This chant has floated into […]Read more “November 8, 2020”

November 1, 2020

Published November 1, 2020November 2, 2020Preached by the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate

Dear Friends, This morning, I walked into All Saints’ for the first time since the papel picado and the hundreds of prayer flags had been hung in the sanctuary. Unlike other years […]Read more “November 1, 2020”

October 25, 2020

Published October 25, 2020November 2, 2020Preached by the Rev. Courtney Reid

Dear Friends, From a young age, my mom taught and showed me the importance of living out my faith through civic engagement. Whether writing letters to elected officials, visiting legislators […]Read more “October 25, 2020”

October 18, 2020

Published October 18, 2020November 2, 2020Preached by the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate

Dear Friends, All Saints’ people take actions for social justice and hold dear our long-term commitments to local and international ministries. Our Mexico Outreach supports two parishes in Cuernavaca – […]Read more “October 18, 2020”