Greetings, families & friends of All Saints!
 
YOUTH GROUP will continue to gather Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom, and SUNDAY SCHOOL will continue to gather Sundays from 9:30-10:00am via Zoom. Whenever we are able to resume in-person gatherings, families will be notified. Links can be found in the Weekly Update email. CLICK HERE to sign up for the Youth Ministry email list.
 
ADULTS: We need your help with supervision – while adult leaders are welcome to participate fully in Youth Group, we need other adults in the building/online to meet our safeguarding guidelines. If you are able to help out, please contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com for more info. Thank you!
 
CALENDARS: You can find updated calendars for Winter/Spring 2022 SS & YG classes - CLICK HERE. Diocesan summer camp dates for June 2022 are also listed on the main calendar page for families that are starting to plan ahead. 
 
RESOURCES: A reminder that we have a resources page on the Youth Ministry website for those families wishing to find more ways to pray, learn, and more at home. CLICK HERE to explore options, and if you have a great resource you'd like to share, simply reply to this email so I can check it out and add it to the list!
 
ACOLYTES/TECH SUPPORT: If you are a student interested in re-joining the acolyte roster or learning how to become an acolyte, please contact Emily Gilbert in the parish office at allsaintsappleton@gmail.com. 
 
If you’re a high school student or young adult interested in learning how to help run the livestream for worship services, contact Brad Retzlaff at allsaintsappletononline@gmail.com for more info.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, everyone!
 
Today marks the “Twelfth Night” or final day of the Christmas season. Tomorrow, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the time when the Wisemen finally arrived to visit and celebrate the birth of Jesus. And while it’s tempting to hit that point of, “Welp, that’s done, now what?”, especially on days like today that are grey, snowy, and cold, I encourage you to keep in mind the words of the late theologian, Howard Thurman, from his writing, The Work of Christmas:
 
When the song of the angels is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and princes are home,
when the shepherds are back with their flocks,
the work of Christmas begins:
to find the lost,
to heal the broken,
to feed the hungry,
to release the prisoner,
to rebuild the nations,
to bring peace among the people,
to make music in the heart.
 
YOUTH GROUP will be re-gathering VIRTUALLY tonight from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom. The link will be sent out via the Weekly Update email. This is an added precaution following the holidays. Please stay tuned for next week’s gathering information.
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL will resume this Sunday, Jan. 9 via Zoom from 9:30-10:00am and will continue to meet virtually for the time being. The link will also be in the Weekly Update email.
 
ADULTS: We need your help with supervision – while adult leaders are welcome to participate fully in Youth Group, we need other adults in the building/online to meet our safeguarding guidelines. If you are able to help out, please contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com for more info. Thank you!
 
BISHOP VISIT: Bishop Matt Gunter will be at All Saints on Sunday, January 9, 2022 for both services. Folk can join in-person (masked) or via the livestream on Facebook or YouTube.
 
ACOLYTES/TECH SUPPORT: If you are a student interested in re-joining the acolyte roster or learning how to become an acolyte, please contact Emily Gilbert in the parish office at allsaintsappleton@gmail.com. If you’re a high school student or young adult interested in learning how to help run the livestream for worship services, contact Brad Retzlaff at allsaintsappletononline@gmail.com for more info.

Advent greetings to all!
 
YOUTH GROUP FOR TODAY, 12/8, is canceled. We will meet again next Wednesday, 12/15 at 6:30pm in the Undercroft.
 
ADULTS: We need your help with supervision – while adult leaders are welcome to participate fully in Youth Group, we need other adults in the building to meet our safeguarding guidelines. If you are able to help out, please contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com for more info. Thank you!
 
ADVENTWORD: For those wishing to still participate in an online Advent calendar with an international community, consider following AdventWord, a ministry of Forward Movement. CLICK HERE to sign up for daily email devotionals or to find information on how to connect via social media. Daily posts are shared to the All Saints Instagram account for those who follow it.
 
St. Nicholas Visit & Gift Giving: St. Nicholas will be coming to All Saints on Sunday, December 12! Weather permitting (forecast is looking good!), we will have a short in-person gathering on the North Lawn (corner of Drew & Washington Streets) immediately following the 10:30am service – around 11:45am.
 
Thank you to those who have already started to bring gifts for our annual toy/book drive for Harbor House Shelter here in Appleton. All gifts should be new and unwrapped - CLICK HERE to access the Harbor House Holiday Needs List.
 
You may bring your gift to church on Sunday to put in the baskets in the choir area when coming up for communion. If you are unable to attend in-person, you may either leave gifts in the office, or contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com to make other arrangements. All gifts will be delivered Tuesday, Dec. 14.
 
Thank you for your time and consideration in bringing some holiday cheer to the families of Harbor House!
 
Winter Break: We will be taking some time off around the holidays to rest, enjoy our loved ones, and celebrate the Christmas season!
 
Sunday School will NOT meet Sunday, Dec. 26 or Sunday, Jan. 2. Classes will resume on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 with format (online vs in-person) be announced before Christmas.
 
Youth Group will NOT meet Wednesday, Dec. 29. Gatherings will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 in-person (we will continue to mask at this time).

Greetings to all!
 
Thanksgiving Break – There will be no Youth Group tonight, Wednesday, nor Sunday School on Sunday, Nov. 28 due to the holiday weekend. Our gatherings will resume next Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 5.
 
ADULTS: We need your help with supervision – while adult leaders are welcome to participate fully in Youth Group, we need other adults in the building to meet our safeguarding guidelines. If you are able to help out, please contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com for more info. Thank you!
 
ADVENTWORD: The liturgical season of Advent begins this Sunday, November 28. For those wishing to participate in an online Advent calendar with an international community, consider following AdventWord, a ministry of Forward Movement. CLICK HERE to sign up for daily email devotionals or to find information on how to connect via social media. Updates will be shared to the All Saints Instagram account for those who follow it.
 
St. Nicholas Visit & Gift Giving: St. Nicholas will be coming to All Saints on Sunday, December 5! Weather permitting, we will have a short in-person visit OUTSIDE on the North Lawn immediately following the 10:30am service at 11:45am.
 
In order to prepare for his arrival, we are getting word out about our annual toy/book drive for Harbor House Shelter here in Appleton. All gifts should be new and unwrapped - CLICK HERE to access the Harbor House Holiday Needs List.
 
You may bring your gift to church on Dec. 5 to put in a box or basket in the choir area when coming up for communion. If you are unable to attend in-person, you may either leave gifts in the office, bring them to services on Dec. 12, or contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com to make other arrangements.
 
Thank you for your time and consideration in bringing some holiday cheer to the families of Harbor House!
 
Finally, a collect for Thanksgiving from The Book of Common Prayer:
 
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday, y’all!

Greetings to all!
 
Update on Youth Ministry: Sunday School (ages 4 and up) will continue to meet Sundays from 9:30-10:00am via Zoom. We anticipate meeting virtually with this age group at least through the end of the calendar year, at which time we will re-evaluate and see where families are at. The pending news of a possible vaccine for children ages 5-11 is encouraging and exciting, and with that, we still want to be safe and intentional as we continue to resume in-person classes.
 
Youth Group (grades 5-12) will resume in-person gatherings on Wednesday, Nov. 3 and will meet Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. We do have students who are still happy to also meet virtually for any families not yet comfortable with in-person meetings. If your family wishes to remain virtual, please contact me immediately at asygappleton@gmail.com so we may set-up a time to meet. Masks are required for all in-person participants at this time when indoors.
 
ADULTS: We need your help with supervision – while adult leaders are welcome to participate fully in Youth Group, we need other adults in the building to meet our safeguarding guidelines. If you are able to help out, please contact me at the above email address for more info. Thank you!
 
Please also be sure to fill-out and return 2021-2022 Registration and Media Release Form – you can either fill out digitally and email back to me or drop off a hard copy at All Saints. These are helpful to keep track of students & families and grant us permission to use your child(ren)’s photo for All Saints/Youth Ministry purposes. Thank you for helping keep our records current!
 
Those seeking Confirmation/Reception have until this Sunday, Oct. 31, to express your interest. Preparation coursework will begin next week in order to be ready for Bishop Matt Gunter’s visit to All Saints on January 2, 2022.
 
Thank you all for your continued patience and flexibility as we keep wading through this phase of the pandemic.

Greetings to all!
 
Sunday School will continue to meet virtually Sundays from 9:30-10:00am, and Youth Group will meet Wednesdays from 7:00-7:45pm. Please note that these times will change whenever we are able to resume in-person gatherings, and we will find a new time to gather for those families wishing to remain online for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
Parents: please answer this one question survey to let me know your preferences for online vs in-person formation. CLICK HERE
 
Please also be sure to fill-out and return 2021-2022 Registration and Media Release Form – you can either fill out digitally and email back to me or drop off a hard copy at All Saints. These are helpful to keep track of students & families and grant us permission to use your child(ren)’s photo for All Saints/Youth Ministry purposes. Thank you for helping keep our records current!
 
Bishop Matt’s visitation to All Saints is January 2, 2022. As such, if anyone is interested in being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church, contact Erin Wolf by Oct. 31 for more information. Those seeking Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age (or turning 16 in the 2021-2022 school year) or older.
 
Fall Youth Gathering will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10am-4pm at St. Anne’s, De Pere. This diocesan event is open to students in grades 6-12 and adult leaders. We will have games, worship, group activities, and more.
 
Thank you all for your continued patience and flexibility!

Autumnal greetings to all!
 
At this time, we are continuing to hold Sunday School & Youth Group via Zoom as we head into October. Links may be found in the Weekly Update emails, as well as in the Fall 2021 calendars on the Youth Ministry website. As mentioned before, we will keep families in the loop about possible in-person options.
 
Sunday School will meet Sundays from 9:30-10:00am, and Youth Group will meet Wednesdays from 7:00-7:45pm. Please note that these times will change whenever we are able to resume in-person gatherings, and we will find a new time to gather for those families wishing to remain online for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
Please also be sure to fill-out and return 2021-2022 Registration and Media Release Form – you can either fill out digitally and email back to me or drop off a hard copy at All Saints. These are helpful to keep track of students & families and grant us permission to use your child(ren)’s photo for All Saints/Youth Ministry purposes. Thank you for helping keep our records current!
 
A reminder that Fr. Christopher’s Celebration of New Ministry is Tuesday, October 5 beginning at 5:30pm. Please watch for other official communications for more details.
 
Bishop Matt’s next official visitation for All Saints will be January 2, 2022. As such, anyone interested in being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church should contact Erin Wolf for more information. Those seeking Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age (or turning 16 in the 2021-2022 school year) or older. Preparation classes will be held this fall as needed.
 
Fall Lock-In is being altered to be a single day, in-person event for 2021. This diocesan event is open to students in grades 6-12 and adult leaders. We are planning for Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10am-4pm at St. Anne’s, De Pere. More details will be announced within the coming weeks.
 
Thank you all for your continued patience and flexibility!

Greetings to all!
 
Sunday School is now underway, and Youth Group will resume tonight, Wednesday, from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. Links may be found in the Weekly Update emails, as well as in the Fall 2021 calendars on the Youth Ministry website.
 
As mentioned in previous communications, due to the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, we will resume ONLINE-ONLY gatherings for ​the month of September, and we will keep families in the loop about possible in-person options for October and beyond.
 
Sunday School (ages 4 & up) will meet Sundays from 9:30-10:00am, and Youth Group (grades 5-12) will meet Wednesdays from 7:00-7:45pm. Please note that these times will change whenever we are able to resume in-person gatherings, and we will find a new time to gather for those families wishing to remain online for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
Please also be sure to fill-out and return 2021-2022 Registration and Media Release Form – you can either fill out digitally and email back to me or drop off a hard copy at All Saints. These are helpful to keep track of students & families and grant us permission to use your child(ren)’s photo for All Saints/Youth Ministry purposes. Thank you for helping keep our records current!
 
If there are any students interested in assisting with the upcoming Celebration of New Ministry on Tuesday, Oct. 5, please contact Erin Wolf immediately at asygappleton@gmail.com.
 
Bishop Matt’s next official visitation for All Saints will be January 2, 2022. As such, anyone interested in being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church should contact Erin Wolf for more information. Those seeking Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age (or turning 16 in the 2021-2022 school year) or older. Preparation classes will be held this fall as needed.
 
Fall Lock-In is being altered to be a single day, in-person event for 2021. This diocesan event is open to students in grades 6-12 and adult leaders. We are planning for Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10am-4pm at St. Anne’s, De Pere. More details will be announced within the coming weeks.
 
Thank you all for your continued patience and flexibility!

Greetings to all!
 
FDL Summer Camp is right around the corner, and we are incredibly thankful to be able to return in-person even though things still look at bit different due to the pandemic. All sessions will take place at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Please keep the following campers & staff from All Saints in your prayers:
 
Senior Camp (June 20-26): Campers: Mallory; Staff: Erin
Middler Camp (June 27-July 1): Campers: Jorden; Staff: Erin
Junior Camp (June 27-July 1): Campers: Martin, Fletcher, Abby, Charlie; Staff: Brad, Mallory, Erin
Kinder Camp (July 1-3): Campers: Jonah; Staff: Erin
 
For more information on Summer Camp and to access materials from Camp @ Home 2020, head to the FDL Summer Camp webpage. Check out the Virtual Camp Tour, too!
 
Camp Mail: If you would like to send mail to any campers or staff during their respective sessions, you can! It’s a great way to connect and to show prayer support while they’re away. Please plan at least 2-3 days for delivery when sending a letter.
 
Camper Name
c/o Waypost Camp
210608 Crooked Lake Dr
Hatley, WI 54440
 
Summer Events: At this time, we will be offering TWO events this summer for families to gather in-person for fellowship, prayer, and play.
 
Dates: Wednesday, July 14 and Wednesday, August 18
Times: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: North Lawn, corners of Drew & Washington Streets
Details: To be announced
 
Have a great rest of the week! Peace be with you all.

Greetings to all!
 
Youth Ministry: We give thanks for all those adults who have served in any capacity within the Youth Ministry of All Saints in the 2020-2021 school year: Brad, Catherine, Heidi, Ian, Ben, Carol, Matt, Maria, Emily, Suzanne, Oliver, Tina, Stephanie, Sarah, and Fr. Christopher.
 
Lord, we give thanks for these your faithful servants and the gifts that they have shared together in community this school year. We thank you for their presence, their persistence, and their commitment to helping teach and nurture our children and youth as they continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
 
As we take leave of this school year, Lord, please bless these teachers and helpers on their given paths, and may they find comfort, rest, and rejuvenation in the days ahead. Bless their families and those whom they serve. All this we ask through your son, our savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN.
 
Graduates: Please congratulate and pray for our Class of 2021 graduates!
 
Alexander J. Laswell will be graduating from Kimberly High School and is still discerning what his next steps will be.
 
Andrew N. Ring will be graduating from Neenah High School and will be going to Fox Valley Tech to pursue an Associate’s Degree in the Fire Protection Technician Program.
 
Thomas J. Kiesnowski II graduated Summa Cum Laude from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA this spring with a Bachelor’s of Art in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, with a minor in Chinese and Business Consulting. He is currently based in Philadelphia and working for the medical device startup company Cagent Vascular.
 
Holy and Everliving God, we lift up to you your servants, Alex, Andrew, and Thomas. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon them as they celebrate this moment of graduation, and as they look ahead to discover what you have in store for them next.  Give them that peace which the world cannot give, that peace which comes from knowing they are truly, deeply loved, that peace which abides in Jesus Christ.  Help them to feel and to know the truth of your eternal presence, within them and around them, everywhere they go, so that whatever they face, their hopes, their fears, their successes, their failures, their dreams, their challenges, indeed their whole lives, may rest securely in the power and the certainty of your love for them, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.  Amen.
 
FDL Summer Camp: There is still time to sign-up for Summer Camp! Head to the FDL Summer Camp webpage for more information. Check out the Virtual Camp Tour, too!
 
Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12 & high school 2020 grads): June 20-26
Middler Camp (completed grades 6-8) & Junior Camp (completed grades 2-5): June 27-July 1
Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 with adult): July 1-3
 
Have a great rest of the week! Peace be with you all.

Happy Easter to all!
 
Youth Ministry Volunteers: We are thankful for our Youth Ministry volunteers! We will be acknowledging all their work and gifts this Sunday, May 16 during our worship service. Thank you to everyone who has shared their time, talents, and gifts with students this year!
 
Graduates: For those graduating from high school and college, we’d like to hear from you so we can honor your achievements and celebrating what’s coming next! Please send your full name, school you’re graduating from (with major/focus if applicable), and what your next steps are (e.g. further education with major/focus, entering the workforce, taking a gap year, etc).
 
Over the last several years, we have traditionally recognized graduates the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend, which this year is Sunday, May 23 (Pentecost), so please send info to Erin Wolf at asygpappleton@gmail.com by Sunday, May 16. Thank you!
 
Virtual Camp Tour: CLICK HERE to spend a few minutes exploring the camp grounds with Camp Director Erin “Erni” Wolf.
 
FDL Summer Camp: Camper Registration & volunteer Staff Applications are live! Check for updates via official diocesan channels – diocesan website, FDL Summer Camp webpage, diocesan Facebook page, @diofdlyouth Instagram account, and Scattering Seeds newsletter.
 
Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12 & high school 2020 grads): June 20-26, 2021
Middler Camp (completed grades 6-8): June 27-July 1, 2021
Junior Camp (completed grades 2-5): June 27-July 1, 2021
Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 with adult): July 1-3, 2021
 
At this time, we are intending to hold all camp sessions at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI, which is a part of the ELCA Crossways Camping Ministries.
 
Have a great rest of the week! Peace be with you all.

A blessed Holy Week to all!
 
A reminder that if you’d like to explore any Way of Love Faith @ Home materials, which are offered for adult-preschool, adult-elementary, adult-youth, adult-adult, CLICK HERE. These are designed to use at any time during the liturgical year and are free to all.
 
We are still in need of secondary adult support on Wednesday evenings for our Youth Group gatherings through the end of April. We meet from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. If available and willing to assist, contact Erin Wolf for more information.
 
Spring/Easter Break: Youth Group will NOT gather tonight, Wednesday, March 31, and Sunday School will NOT gather Easter Sunday, April 4. Virtual gatherings for the remainder of April WILL resume Wednesday, April 7 (YG) and Sunday, April 11 (SS), respectively.
 
Holy Week Services: As has been announced in several places, Holy Week services will be both in-person and live-streamed. Contact Emily in the parish office to reserve your spot to attend in-person, if you wish, and please note that masks and distancing are required. A note re: Saturday’s Vigil & Easter Sunday – please choose one OR the other to allow more people to attend an Easter service. Thank you!
 
Maundy Thursday: 6:30pm
Good Friday: 12:00pm NOON
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil: 6:30pm
Easter Sunday: 9:30am
 
There will NOT be an in-person or virtual Coffee Hour on Easter Sunday, nor will there be any other activities offered at this time. As hard as this is to again miss out this year on some of the extra pieces that make Holy Week and Easter Sunday so special, we thank you for your continued patience and support as we continue navigate opening things back up at All Saints.
 
End of Year Virtual Celebrations: Our 2020-2021 program year ends at the end of April! Sunday School’s end of year celebration will take place Sunday, April 25, and Youth Group’s end of year celebration will be Wednesday, April 28.
 
FDL Summer Camp: Camper Registration and volunteer Staff Applications are live! Be sure to check for updates official diocesan channels – diocesan website, FDL Summer Camp webpage, diocesan Facebook page, @diofdlyouth Instagram account, and Scattering Seeds newsletter.
 
Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12 & high school 2020 grads): June 20-26, 2021
Middler Camp (completed grades 6-8): June 27-July 1, 2021
Junior Camp (completed grades 2-5): June 27-July 1, 2021
Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 with adult): July 1-3, 2021
 
Have a safe and blessed Holy Week and Easter! Peace be with you all. ​

Lenten blessings to all!
 
For the remainder of the program year, Sunday School and Youth Group will be exploring lessons surrounding “The Way of Love” through “Faith @ Home”, offered through Forward Movement and Forma. If you’d like to explore the materials, which are offered for adult-preschool, adult-elementary, adult-youth, adult-adult, CLICK HERE. These are designed to use at any time during the liturgical year and are free to all.
 
We are still in need of secondary adult support on Wednesday evenings for our Youth Group gatherings. We meet from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. If available and willing to assist, contact Erin Wolf for more information.
 
Care Packages for college-age/young adults: If you have a college-aged student and/or young adult ages 18-24 that would like to receive a care package on behalf of the All Saints Youth Ministry, please send their name, current mailing address, and any allergies/dietary restrictions to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com by Sunday, March 21. We’d like to get packages in the mail before Easter, if at all possible. Thank you!
 
FDL Summer Camp: If safe enough to offer camp in-person, we will be heading to Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI (east of Mosinee and southeast of Wausau). Our group will be the only one on-site during our time there, and there are lots of cool new activities and program opportunities available to use, including a low ropes initiative course, gardening/composting, and bread making.
 
At-home camp activities will still be made available for families who are unable to join in-person, yet still want to be connected. If conditions become such that it is not safe to offer in-person camp at all for 2021, we will return to the Camp @ Home model from 2020.
 
COVID-19 precautions and safety measures will be put in place, and we are working with Waypost Camp, Crossways Camps, our diocesan COVID-19 Task Force, and guidelines set out by the American Camping Association to help provide as safe an environment as possible.  Registration, volunteer staff applications, and more details coming soon. Updates will be shared via official diocesan channels – diocesan website, FDL Summer Camp webpage, diocesan Facebook page, @diofdlyouth Instagram account, and Scattering Seeds newsletter.
 
Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12 & high school 2020 grads): June 20-26, 2021
Middler Camp (completed grades 6-8): June 27-July 1, 2021
Junior Camp (completed grades 2-5): June 27-July 1, 2021
Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 with adult): July 1-3, 2021
 
Have a safe and blessed rest of the week, all!

Greetings, family and friends of All Saints!
 
February is Black History Month, and as such, a list of resources has been assembled for families & individuals to explore for further learning both within and outside of the Episcopal Church. These resources are available via the Resources webpage of the All Saints Youth Ministry website or by CLICKING HERE.
 
We are still in need of secondary adult support on Wednesday evenings for our Youth Group gatherings. We meet from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. If available and willing to assist, contact Erin Wolf for more information.
 
Students in grades 5-12: Mark your calendars now! We are having a combined youth group Zoom gathering with students from around the diocese on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30-7:30pm. Please be sure to check your email for more details. I know this means some of our younger students won’t be able to participate, but this is in keeping with age & grade appropriate content and having some events worth waiting for.  : )
 
FDL Summer Camp will, God-willing, be offering in-person sessions this summer if safe enough to do so. If this is indeed the case, we will be heading to Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI (east of Mosinee and southeast of Wausau). It is one of three camp locations that make up Crossways Camps, an ELCA camping ministry with offices located in Appleton, WI. Our group will be the only one on-site during our time there, and there are lots of cool new activities and program opportunities available to use, including a low ropes initiative course, gardening/composting, and bread making.
 
At-home camp activities will still be made available for families who are unable to join in-person, yet still want to be connected. If conditions become such that it is not safe to offer in-person camp at all for 2021, we will return to the Camp @ Home model from 2020.
 
COVID-19 precautions and safety measures will be put in place, and we are working with Waypost Camp, Crossways Camps, our diocesan COVID-19 Task Force, and guidelines set out by the American Camping Association to help provide as safe an environment as possible.  Registration, volunteer staff applications, and more details will be available in the coming weeks. Session dates & ages are listed below. Updates will be shared via official diocesan channels – diocesan website, FDL Summer Camp webpage, diocesan Facebook page, @diofdlyouth Instagram account, and Scattering Seeds newsletter.
 
Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12 & high school 2020 grads): June 20-26, 2021
Middler Camp (completed grades 6-8): June 27-July 1, 2021
Junior Camp (completed grades 2-5): June 27-July 1, 2021
Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 with adult): July 1-3, 2021
 
Have a safe and blessed rest of the week, all!

Grace and peace, family and friends of All Saints!
 
We are still in need of secondary adult support on Wednesday evenings for our Youth Group gatherings. We meet from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. If available and willing to assist, contact Erin Wolf for more information. THANK YOU to those who have helped us since October!
 
At this time, we will continue to gather virtually until further notice. We are following advice put out by Bp. Matt Gunter, the diocesan COVID-19 task force, and All Saints parish leadership. We realize this is not ideal for many families, and we thank you for your continued perseverance and patience during this time.
 
Summer Camp announcements will hopefully be coming in early February. I’ve had a few questions come in about what FDL Summer Camp will look like for 2021 – please stay tuned, and thank you for your patience!
 
Finally, in honor of Inauguration Day today, I ask that families please continue to hold our nation and our leaders in your prayers. Below is a Prayer for Sound Government (BCP p. 821-822).
 
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
To the President & members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, & to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom & grace in the exercise of their duties.
To Senators & Representatives, & those who make our
laws in States, Cities, & Towns, give courage, wisdom, & foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
To the Judges & officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded & justice served.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength & to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders & make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation & honor your holy Name. Amen.
 
Have a safe and blessed rest of the week, all!