WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN PARISH!

WHO WE ARE AS A PARISH

All Saints’ Anglican Parish is a caring church family that worships God in reverence and wonder. We serve God and our neighbours through music, liturgy, support, and outreach.

The All Saints’ Parish family is caring,
generous and appreciative,
and invites you to join us for worship!


We are located at the intersection of Vidal Street North and Charlotte Street in Sarnia in a large High Victorian structure that is treasured. Our parish was formed through the amalgamation of St George’s, Sarnia; St John’s, Sarnia; and Christ Church, Corunna.

Our Sunday energy is focused on our worship services at 8:00 a.m., which is a traditional-language said-service, and at 10:30 a.m., which is a choral service. We enjoy fellowship during our coffee hour after the second service. Our worship is directed towards learning to know and be aware of God’s love, which is available to us through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice at Calvary, and God’s acceptance of His sacrifice for us by raising him from the dead.

Through the rest of the week, our energy is focused on activities that provide opportunities for parishioners and outside friends to increase our bonding in God’s love through work and play together through such activities as Bible study, a walking club, a book club, card and board games, and workshops on topics of interest to the congregation.


UPCOMING SERVICES

LITURGIES OVER HOLY WEEK & THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM

Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, March 29, 11:00 a.m.
Easter Vigil, March 30, 6:30 p.m.
Easter Day, March 31, 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,

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Bulletin: Mar 31 Easter Sunday

Mar 31 8 am Holy Eucharist BAS

Announcements: Mar 31

Mar 28 Maundy Thursday BCP

Mar 29 Good Friday

Mar 30 Easter Vigil

OUR BAKED GOODS SALE

BAKED GOODS SALE:
A STUNNING SUCCESS!

OUR VICTORIAN CHURCH

ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES OF OUR CHURCH
‘Hidden in Plain Sight’

The stained glass windows above the narthex. Some of the antiphonal pipes of our organ can be seen at the bottom of the window.

A spectacular and unusual view of the vaulting above the quire and the sanctuary. Notice especially the stunning attention to detail that was the hallmark of the craftsmen who built our beautiful church.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday 29 March beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Having spent the 40 days of Lent emptying ourselves of all that is not godly, we are now
ready to go to the cross with Jesus and commit our lives into God’s hands, just as Jesus did.

Freshly made hot-cross buns will be served immediately upon the conclusion of the service, with thanks being offered to generous members of the Parish.

 
 

HOLY SATURDAY MULTI-PARISH SERVICE
Saturday 30 March beginning at 6:30 p.m.
in the backyard of the Rectory

All of the Anglican parishes in our area will be joining us for Easter Vigil much along the lines of last year’s service. Weather permitting, the service will begin in the backyard of the Rectory, after which we will move inside Parish Hall for the next portion of the service. After that, we will form up in Memorial Hall for the rehearsal of our baptismal vows, and then the service will conclude in the church proper. A light reception will take place afterwards back in Parish Hall. Those who are in a position to bring a snack or otherwise to contribute to the reception are kindly asked to do so. All are welcome. The photo below shows parishioners gathering just before the beginning of last year’s service. For further details, please call the office at +15193445167.

 
 

CREATIVE WORD
Friday 14 April beginning at 7:00 p.m.
at the Rectory

Yet another wonderful evening of sharing wine, cheese, snacks, and, of course, the reading and discussing of passages from our favourite books will take place at the Rectory. These monthly gatherings are a great deal of fun. We read passages from books, chat about them, fall off-topic, eat cheese and drink both red and white wine, all the while enjoying each other’s company. In the photo below, Commander Richard Vidal, the founder of our predecessor church, the former St Paul’s, located just up the road from us, looks forward to reading a passage from his favourite book. If you haven’t given one of these evenings a try, please come join us next month. You will be warmly welcomed!

 
 

OUR MOST RECENT ACTIVITIES

BAKED GOODS & BOOK SALE
Saturday 23 March

By all accounts, our baked good and book sale was a veritable success. Parish Hall was awash in food items from one end of the hall to the other, with an extra aisle up the centre of the room. It is clear that those who volunteered their time and effort have succeeded beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. The following food items were available: cookies; Easter cookies; squares; loaves; cinnamon rolls; frozen turkey, chicken and beef meat pies; and many different kinds of frozen soup. Should their be any leftovers, they will doubtless be available for sale on Sunday. Congratulations are offered to certain intrepid members of the congregation, whose photos can be seen to the left on a desktop or tablet, or above, on a smartphone.

CREATIVE WORD
Friday 15 March

Another wonderful evening of sharing wine, cheese, snacks, and, of course, the reading and discussing of passages from our favourite books took place at the Rectory. If you haven’t given one of these evenings a try, please come join us next month. You will have a wonderful time!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday 13 February

Continuing a long tradition at All Saints’, we hosted yet another thoroughly successful Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Traffic was heavy throughout the evening with the last guest finishing her meal well after closing time. Thanks are extended to our team of hard-working and intrepid volunteers for another successful event.

GUIDED TOUR OF ART GALLERY
Thursday 1 February

Members of the congregation took good advantage of Jane Hunter’s kind offer of a private, guided tour of the “A Family Palette” exhibition at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. A dedicated docent at the art gallery, Jane Hunter provided us with a true insider’s view of this wonderful exhibit of the art of Frances-Anne Johnston, Franz Johnston and Franklin Arbuckle. Those of us who took part thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Sincere thanks are offered to our talented and knowledgeable docent!