<!-- Alternate content for non-supporting browsers --> <table width="570" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td> </td> <td valign="top"><p><br> <img src="images/parish_text.gif" width="208" height="25"><br> </p></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="4%"> </td> <td valign="top"><p align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0"> </p> <p align="left" style="margin-top: 0;"><b>Annual Parish Labor Day Weekend at Chapel Rock: </b> Come up to the cool pines and experience our annual parish retreat where you’ll find a peaceful atmosphere for great fellowship, meaningful worship, and much-needed relaxation at this piece of heaven near Prescott. Perfect for everyone: families or singles, young and old. Information will be available in the Spring.<b></b></p> <p><b> Bridge Marathon Group </b> is a special group for all Bridge Players: Every fall All Saints’ invites you to find a partner and sign-up to play with this delightful group. In this non-threatening atmosphere, all games are played with your own partner against another couple on a rotating basis in each others homes. Sign-ups begin in September, play will begin in October. Scores will be kept and prizes will be awarded next Spring. </p> <p><b> Fellowship Committee </b> is a group where we gather in fellowship to promote informal opportunities for parishioners to meet and share as we build the community of All Saints’. One of the ways we build our sense of community is by working together. Not only do we share the comradeship of our work experience, but we share our combined efforts with and for the wider parish. Opportunities may include preparing food at home or at the church, setting tables, hosting an event, cleaning up after an event, assisting as a volunteer in the church office with the preparation of parish-wide mailings and other parish projects. </p> <p><b> Los Amigos </b> is a social group of adults from their 30s to their 50's who occasionally gather for fellowship, food and laughter. Activities include bowling, a post-Christmas Grinch party, and a St. Patrick's Day feast. </p> <p><b> Men’s Fellowship </b> is a monthly gathering of the men of the parish to foster fellowship and a more holy communion with one another. The evening starts with a steak dinner and continues with a speaker from the greater community about topics interesting to the group. </p> <p><b> M.O.M.S. (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) </b> is a group where mothers of all ages are welcome! This eight-week program provides the opportunity for a small group of women to come together and grow personally and spiritually. Through journal writing, group discussions and prayer, women examine common issues, such as self-esteem, stress, everyday feelings, personal growth, friendships and spirituality. All Saints’ offers two groups each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Meetings are held in the Youth Office on Friday mornings, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a .m. Childcare is available. Group size is limited to six participants and is led by two trained facilitators. Registration is $50, which covers the cost of books, materials, childcare and the Celebration Dinner. </p> <p><b> More M.O.M.S! </b> is a “graduate M.O.M.S.” program is for all women who have completed the 8-week M.O.M.S. program at All Saints’. In More M.O.M.S!, mothers are invited to come together for continued friendships, discussion and prayer. Topics relevant to women’s issues are introduced to the whole group and further explored in small group settings. More M.O.M.S! meets the first Friday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in St. Barbara BI and BII. Childcare is available for $10 a month. </p> <p><strong>Peregrini: God For “20-30 Somethings”</strong><br> Held 1st and 3rd Thursdays at the Fair Trade Café on Central Avenue next door to Trinity Cathedral.<br> Led by priests Gil Stafford and Daniel Richards, each month’s informal gathering allows for freethinking and open discussion around a home-cooked meal. Every one in their 20’s and 30’s is welcome whether or not they attend the Cathedral. Pull up a chair, have some dinner, drink some coffee, and ask the tough questions. Be sure to visit Peregrini online for reflections and the latest news. http://www.4peregrini.blogspot.com </p> <p><b>SAGES</b> (Seniors) <i> Senior Adult Growth and Enrichment Society </i> is a social, educational and recreational group for older men and women is led by Fr. Tom Davidson. It is recognized as one of the most effective and popular in the Diocese! SAGES luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month [except August] at noon in our parish hall. For most SAGES, the day begins with the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist and Healing Service in the Chapel, followed by a Bible discussion at 10:45 a.m. There is then, blood pressure monitoring, a tasty lunch and entertaining and informative programs at 12:00 noon. September through May, the SAGES hit the road for trips to and through scenic areas of Arizona. Most trips include a tour and worship at a nearby Episcopal Church. One trip in the Fall and one in the Spring are overnight jaunts. </p> <p><b> Savoir Faire</b> is a group of lively folk [50+], singles or couples, who major on growing together in Christian fellowship and and live up to their name, "knowing how to do the right thing under all circumstances!!" Fun, fellowship and food are featured. They enjoy potluck suppers on the second Sundays of October through May, usually in the homes of members, sometimes at All Saints' and occasionally dinner and a movie or theater on the town. Short spontaneous programs, group originated, are frequent features of the gatherings. Savoir Faire is an informal group who always welcomes newcomers. </p> <p><b> </b><b>Voyagers</b> is another group of active 50’s and 60’s whose total agenda is food and fellowship. The gatherings are frequently potlucks at someone’s home or can be something special like dinner and a night at the theatre. </p> <p> </p></td> </tr> </table>
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