 Greetings, y’all!
FALL LOCK-IN registration is live! This diocesan-sponsored event is open to those in grades 6-12 and will be held November 18-20, 2022, at Waypost Camp (site of EpiscoWisco Camp 2021-2022). CLICK HERE to sign up today – space is very limited. Cost is $40/person thanks to diocesan support and a very generous bequest to support youth ministry. Contact the Diocesan Office at 920-830-8866 if further financial support is needed. ACOLYTE TRAINING will be available for youth & adults interested in joining this ministry! There will be two opportunities to join in – this Sunday, October 16 at Noon and again Sunday, November 6 at Noon. Contact Fr. Christopher HERE for more information. TERMINATOR NIGHT: Calling all students in grades 6-12 & adult leaders! This fun game night, sponsored by St. Thomas, Menasha, is BACK!! Free to attend and friends are always welcome. We’ll be gathering at St. Thomas from 5-7pm (pizza dinner included) on Sunday, November 6 for a night of lots of fun running around the church in a tag-type game with squirt bottles. Please let Erin know if you’re coming ASAP – asygappleton@gmail.com. YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULES can be found on the Calendars page of the Youth Ministry website. This is the best way to keep up with gatherings & upcoming events at All Saints outside of newsletter updates and the Weekly Update email list. SUNDAY SCHOOL (grades 4K-12) continues to meet both in-person and virtually via Zoom on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Families are welcome to attend the class that best fits their circumstances. YOUTH GROUP (grades 5-12) continues tonight, Wednesday, October 12. We will start in the Youth Room and move to Kemper Hall. COVID-19 & MASKING: Regarding masking, our current protocols for any All Saints Youth Ministry events follow Outagamie & city of Appleton community levels:
We still need adult assistance with Sunday School & Youth Group – please contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com for more information.  Greetings to all!
FALL 2022 YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Schedules and registration forms for Youth Ministry programs are live on the Calendars page of the Youth Ministry website. They have also been sent out via the Youth Ministry Weekly Update email list. Please contact Erin to be added to this list. Sunday School (grades 4K-12) has resumed and is offering classes both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Families are welcome to attend the class that best fits their circumstances. Youth Group (grades 5-12) resumes tonight, Wednesday, September 14. Regarding masking, we have been given the green light to adopt a system similar to what we did with diocesan camp this summer, but using Outagamie County & local COVID levels as our metrics:
We still need adult assistance with Sunday School & Youth Group – please contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com for more information. SAVE THE DATE: The Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In will be held November 18-20 at Waypost Camp (weekend before Thanksgiving). This overnight retreat-type event is open to students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2022-2023 academic year. Registration will open ASAP – stay tuned!  Greetings to all!
LET’S CELEBRATE! will return in the September 28 newsletter. For those wishing to participate, please send in your moments of joy and celebration to Erin at asygappleton@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 27. FALL 2022 YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Schedules and registration forms for Youth Ministry programs are now live on the Calendars page of the Youth Ministry website. They have also been sent out via the Youth Ministry Weekly Update email list. Please contact Erin to be added to this list. Re: Registration Forms: Please fill out only ONE Registration/Media Consent Form per family. It's important that I have accurate and up-to-date records on file. Parents can return forms either digitally via email or in-person at church. If there are any questions, please ask. Thank you! Sunday School (grades 4K-12) has resumed and is offering classes both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Families are welcome to attend the class that best fits their circumstances. Needed: at least 2 more adults to teach (at least 1 more per class) Times & Location: Sundays, 9:30-10:15am, Undercroft/Kemper Hall (downstairs) & Zoom Youth Group (grades 5-12) resumes tonight, Wednesday, September 14. Regarding masking, we have been given the green light to adopt a system similar to what we did with diocesan camp this summer, but using Outagamie County & local COVID levels as our metrics:
Needed: 1-2 other adults to assist for both practical and Safeguarding purposes Times & Location: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Undercroft/Kemper Hall (downstairs); Zoom if needed for weather or extenuating circumstances. SAVE THE DATE: The Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In will be held November 18-20 at Waypost Camp (weekend before Thanksgiving). This overnight retreat-type event is open to students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2022-2023 academic year. It is hoped that registration will be open by next week.  Greetings to all!
LET’S CELEBRATE! has been postponed for the month of August. We are hoping to have this segment return in September. For those wishing to participate, please send in your moments of joy and celebration to Erin at asygappleton@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 27. FALL 2022 YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Schedules and registration forms for Youth Ministry programs are now live on the Calendars page of the Youth Ministry website. They have also been sent out via the Youth Ministry Weekly Update email list. Please contact Erin to be added to this list. Re: Registration Forms: Please fill out only ONE Registration/Media Consent Form per family. It's important that I have accurate and up-to-date records on file. Parents can return forms either digitally via email or in-person at church. If there are any questions, please ask. Thank you! Sunday School (grades 4K-12) will be offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom beginning Sunday, September 11. Families are welcome to attend either depending on their given circumstances and/or comfort levels and do not need to commit specifically to one or the other. We will continue with the multi-age approach that we've been using since March 2020, as it has shown to be an effective learning model for the students who have been involved. This means that we will offer one class in-person and one class virtually for the time being. If our needs change, we will revise accordingly. Needed: 2-4 adults to teach (at least 2 per class); rotation schedule is an option Times & Location: Sundays, 9:30-10:15am, Undercroft/Kemper Hall (downstairs) & Zoom Youth Group (grades 5-12) will be offered in-person beginning Wednesday, September 14. We will retain the option to meet virtually if weather or other circumstances dictate otherwise. It is my hope that we will be able to return to offering regular service project opportunities for students, as well as activities/game nights with other local youth groups. Those opportunities will be announced soon. Needed: 1-2 other adults to assist for both practical and Safeguarding purposes. Times & Location: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Undercroft/Kemper Hall (downstairs); Zoom if needed for weather or extenuating circumstances SAVE THE DATE: After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, it’s thrilling to announce that the Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In is set to return in 2022. This overnight retreat-type event is open to students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s Lock-In will be held November 18-20 at Waypost Camp (weekend before Thanksgiving). Space will be limited – stay tuned for more information.  Greetings to all!
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS will conclude next week Wednesday, August 24, albeit with a few modifications. Due to a variety of factors, we will no longer be having the parish potluck as originally scheduled. However, we will still gather at 6:30pm in the church for Holy Eucharist and a Blessing of the Backpacks. Students & educators alike are encouraged to bring their backpacks and/or parcels used for their educational journey for a blessing in preparation for the 2022-2023 academic year. LET’S CELEBRATE! has been postponed for the month of August. We are hoping to have this segment return in September. For those wishing to participate, please send in your moments of joy and celebration to Erin at asygappleton@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 27. FALL 2022 YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Schedules for Youth Ministry programs, as well as 2022-2023 registration forms, for the Fall 2022 semester will be available in late August. Sunday School (grades 4K-12) will be offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom beginning Sunday, September 11. Families are welcome to attend either depending on their given circumstances and/or comfort levels and do not need to commit specifically to one or the other. We will continue with the multi-age approach that we've been using since March 2020, as it has shown to be an effective learning model for the students who have been involved. This means that we will offer one class in-person and one class virtually for the time being. If our needs change, we will revise accordingly. Needed: 2-4 adults to teach (at least 2 per class); rotation schedule is an option Times & Location: Sundays, 9:30-10:15am, Undercroft/Kemper Hall (downstairs) & Zoom Youth Group (grades 5-12) will be offered in-person beginning Wednesday, September 14. We will retain the option to meet virtually if weather or other circumstances dictate otherwise. It is my hope that we will be able to return to offering regular service project opportunities for students, as well as activities/game nights with other local youth groups. Those opportunities will be announced soon. Needed: 1-2 other adults to assist for both practical and Safeguarding purposes. Times & Location: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Undercroft/Kemper Hall (downstairs); Zoom if needed for weather or extenuating circumstances SAVE THE DATE: After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, it’s thrilling to announce that the Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In is set to return in 2022. This overnight retreat-type event is open to students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s Lock-In will be held November 18-20 at Waypost Camp (weekend before Thanksgiving). Space will be limited – stay tuned for more information.  Greetings to all!
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS continue TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 20. We’ll gather on the North Lawn at 6:30pm for a Prayer Walk around the neighborhood. Upon our return to church, we’ll enjoy cool treats on the lawn! Dress accordingly and bring your own water bottle. Mask optional outdoors, though still asking folks to mask indoors. Here's what we'll be up to for our remaining gatherings: Wednesday, August 10, 6:30-8:00pm: CHANGE IN PLANS – As Fr. Christopher will be on vacation, we’re switching up our plans a little bit to still provide an opportunity for Wednesday night worship. We will have interactive prayer stations in the church for folks of varying ages to engage with, and we will end our evening together with Compline from the Book of Common Prayer. As a precaution, we are asking participants to mask for this service, as we will include music with our Compline service. Wednesday, August 24 (times/details to be announced): Parish Potluck & Blessing of the Backpacks – Keep an eye out for sign-ups and more information! MISSION TRIP PRAYER REQUEST: Abby Wolf, a member of the All Saints Youth Group, is in Salyersville, Kentucky this week with a crew from around the diocese, sponsored by St. Thomas, Menasha. The crew is partnering with Appalachia Service Project to do house repair projects at local homes. Please continue to keep their team in your prayers. Thank you! LET’S CELEBRATE! Be sure to check out this month’s edition of "Let's Celebrate!" For those wishing to participate in August's edition, please send in your moments of joy and celebration to Erin at asygappleton@gmail.com by Tuesday, August 16. FALL 2022 YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Schedules for varying Youth Ministry gatherings for the Fall 2022 semester will be available in August. Some events of note, including the Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In (see below) are currently available on the Calendars page of the youth ministry website. More details to come – thank you for your patience! Sunday School classes will resume Sunday, September 11 from 9:30-10:15am, and based on feedback from families, we are planning to offer options both in-person & via Zoom. Youth Group gatherings will resume Wednesday, September 14 from 6:30-8:00pm, and based on feedback, are planning to gather in-person. SAVE THE DATE: After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, it’s thrilling to announce that the Diocesan Youth Fall Lock-In is set to return in 2022. This overnight retreat-type event is open to students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s Lock-In will be held November 18-20 at Waypost Camp (weekend before Thanksgiving). Space will be limited – stay tuned for more information.  Greetings to all!
EPISCOPAL DIOCESAN SUMMER CAMP (aka Episco Wisco Camp) has wrapped for 2022! Thank you to all the families and campers of All Saints who were able to participate this year and thank you to those who served as volunteer staffers! Thank you to everyone who held camp in your prayers - every little bit of support is greatly appreciated! Please be sure to ask our campers about their experience: Mallory, Jorden, Duncan, Abby, Elena, Emily, Martin, Fletcher, Charlie, and Jonah. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS will resume TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 6, and we are planning to again gather on the North Lawn from 6:30-8:00pm (rain location: Kemper Hall). Remember, we are mask optional outdoors presently, though still asking folks to mask indoors. Here's what we'll be up to for our remaining gatherings: Wednesday, July 6, 6:30-8:00pm: Creation Stations - As the wonderful fictitious science teacher Ms. Frizzle (from the Magic Schoolbus series) always said, "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!" There will be a selection of stations for participants to get creative in different ways - please dress in clothes that could potentially come home with a little extra on them, and BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLES! Wednesday, July 20, 6:30-8:00pm: Prayer Walk & Cool Treats - Weather pending, we will take a walk as a group with sidewalk chalk and pray for our literal neighbors and community! We will enjoy cool treats upon our return. Wednesday, August 10, 6:30-8:00pm: Game Night 2.0 - Another night of silly games to keep us moving! Wednesday, August 24 (times/details to be announced): Parish Potluck & Blessing of the Backpacks – Keep an eye out for sign-ups and more information! MISSION TRIP PRAYER REQUEST: Abby Wolf, a member of the All Saints Youth Group, will be going on her first mission trip July 16-24 to Kentucky. She’s joining a crew going from around the diocese, sponsored by St. Thomas, Menasha, and they will be working with Appalachia Service Project to do house repair projects at local homes. Please keep Abby and the team in your prayers. Thank you! LET’S CELEBRATE! I hope y'all were able to catch the June edition of "Let's Celebrate!" For those wishing to participate in July's edition, please send in your moments of joy and celebration to Erin at asygappleton@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 19. Thank you!  Greetings from Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp!
We covet your prayers for our campers & staff, as well as the staff at Waypost Camp, during our remaining time here. Campers: Mallory, Jorden, Duncan, Abby, Martin, Fletcher, Elena, Emily, Charlie, Jonah, Ann Staff: Brad, Mallory, Erin LET’S CELEBRATE: Please be sure to check out our latest segment of “Let’s Celebrate!” in the newsletter! FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Dates for our remaining Family Fun Nights: July 6 & 20 and August 10 & 24 (we’re taking June off for Summer Camp). Activities for the events will be announced closer to the actual dates.  Greetings, families and friends of All Saints!
EPISCOPAL DIOCESAN SUMMER CAMP, aka #EpiscoWiscoDisco2022, will be kicking off on Sunday, June 12! We covet your prayers for our campers & staff, as well as the staff at Waypost Camp, during the two weeks we will be there. All Saints will be sending 10 campers and 3 staff members with all four age groups represented. Please keep the following folks in your prayers: Campers: Mallory, Jorden, Duncan, Abby, Martin, Fletcher, Elena, Emily, Charlie, Jonah, Ann Staff: Brad, Mallory, Erin CAMP MAIL: Want to send campers and/or staffers some snail mail at camp? Allow 3-4 days for mail to arrive to Waypost. Contact the parish office for assistance as needed. Camper/Staffer Name Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp c/o Waypost Camp 210608 Crooked Lake Dr. Hatley, WI 54440 LET’S CELEBRATE: Please send in your celebratory moments for the June edition of “Let’s Celebrate!” to Erin (asygappleton@gmail.com) by Sunday, June 19. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Here are dates for our remaining Family Fun Nights: July 6 & 20 and August 10 & 24 (we’re taking June off for Summer Camp).  Greetings, families and friends of All Saints,
Even as we are still in Eastertide, we have been reminded several times in the last two weeks that we still live in dangerous times. As such, I’d like to share excerpts of a Litany in the Wake of a Mass Shooting from “Bishops Against Gun Violence”, as shared by Bishop Doug Sparks of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana. Let us pray… God of peace, we remember all those who have died in incidents of mass gun violence in this nation’s public and private places… Eleven dead in Sacramento, California; Ten dead at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York; Twenty-one dead at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them … For survivors of gun violence. Grant them comfort and healing. Hear us, Lord. For those who have lost loved ones to gun violence. Grant them peace. Hear us, Lord. For those first responders who care for victims of gun violence. Protect and strengthen them. Hear us, Lord. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: TONIGHT, we are continuing our Family Fun Nights for the month of May. Future dates: July 6 & 20 and August 10 & 24 (taking June off for Summer Camp). TONIGHT, May 25: Camp Night – We will meet from 6:30-8:00pm in Kemper Hall. Please wear masks and bring your own water bottle – snacks will be provided. Prayer, fellowship, crafts, and more – open to all ages. SUMMER CAMP CAMPER REGISTRATION is still open, and we have suspended late fees through Memorial Day weekend! Head to diofdl.org/camp. Anyone needing scholarship assistance should contact either Fr. Christopher or our parish treasurer, Tina Wilfer. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8): June 19-23, 2022 Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022 CAMP MAIL: Want to send your camper(s) and/or staffer(s) some snail mail at camp? Camper/Staffer Name Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp c/o Waypost Camp 210608 Crooked Lake Dr. Hatley, WI 54440  Happy Easter (yes, we’re still in Eastertide)!
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: We are still offering 30 minutes of free time following the 10:30am service. As the weather allows, we may move outside to the North Lawn. When inside, though, we ask those ages 3 and up to please continue masking until parish leadership advises otherwise. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: TONIGHT, we are kicking off Family Fun Nights for the parish for the months of May, July, and August (taking June off for Summer Camp). May Schedule: Tonight, May 11: Game Night – We will meet 6:30-8:00pm on the North Lawn for games, cool treats, and prayer. Holy Eucharist will also be offered inside with Fr. Christopher for anyone wishing to participate that way. Wednesday, May 25: Camp Night – We will meet from 6:30-8:00pm (North Lawn for nice weather, Kemper Hall if too wet) for camp crafts, silly songs, treats, prayer, and more. Holy Eucharist will also be offered inside with Fr. Christopher. CELEBRATION SUNDAY: We will be celebrating both Youth Ministry partners and high school and college graduates this Sunday, May 15 at the 10:30am service. Graduate names and “next steps” will be shared in the next newsletter. LET’S CELEBRATE! For our second edition of this new segment, we’d love to hear moments folks are celebrating in this Eastertide! For those wishing to contribute a story or two, please send to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com by Sunday, May 22. Thank you! SUMMER CAMP CAMPER REGISTRATION is still open, though you only have until Friday, May 13 to sign-up for the lowest prices! Head to diofdl.org/camp. Anyone needing scholarship assistance should contact either Tina Wilfer or Fr. Christopher. SUMMER CAMP STAFF APPLICATIONS: For those interested in serving on Camp Staff, you must be at least a current high school freshman or older and complete a Volunteer Staff Application at diofdl.org/campstaff. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8): June 19-23, 2022 Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022 CAMP MAIL: Want to send your camper(s) and/or staffer(s) some snail mail at camp? Camper/Staffer Name Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp c/o Waypost Camp 210608 Crooked Lake Dr. Hatley, WI 54440  A blessed Eastertide to families and friends of All Saints!
YOUTH GROUP will have their final formal gathering for the 2021-2022 academic year. We will meet in Kemper Hall from 6:30-8:00pm. *Please continue to mask and bring your own water bottle until parish leadership advises otherwise. SUNDAY SCHOOL had their final formal gathering this past Sunday, April 24. Thank you to those families who were able to attend and who made our Zoom gatherings such a great experience! YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: We are still offering 30 minutes of free time in Kemper Hall following the 10:30am service to kids present for worship. For those ages 3 and up, please continue to mask until parish leadership advises otherwise. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: We are looking to offer some informal Family Fun Nights for the parish in the months of May, July, and August (taking June off for Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp). Stay tuned for more details! CELEBRATION SUNDAY: We will be celebrating both Youth Ministry partners and high school and college graduates on Sunday, May 15 at the 10:30am service. If you and/or your student has graduated (or will graduate) within the 2021-2022 academic year, we'd love to include them! Please contact Erin Wolf for more information. LET’S CELEBRATE! Please be sure to check out our very first edition of the “Let’s Celebrate” segment of the newsletter! This month’s collection features things that members of All Saints celebrated and/or are celebrating through the Lenten season and the start of the Easter season. For those wishing to contribute moments they’d like to share, send your stories to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com anytime. The deadline for May’s edition is Sunday, May 22. SUMMER CAMP CAMPER REGISTRATION is OPEN!!! Head to diofdl.org/camp for more details & sign-up. Anyone needing scholarship assistance should contact either Fr. Christopher or Erin. Cost should not be a reason to miss camp! SUMMER CAMP STAFF APPLICATIONS: For those interested in serving on Camp Staff, you must be at least a current high school freshman or older and complete a Volunteer Staff Application. Applications are now LIVE at diofdl.org/campstaff. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8): June 19-23, 2022 Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022  Greetings, families & friends of All Saints!
YOUTH GROUP Schedule for the rest of the program year: TONIGHT, April 13 – No gathering – Holy Week/Easter Break Wednesday, April 20 – Gathering in Kemper Hall, 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday, April 27 – Final Gathering for the program year, 6:30-8:00pm *Please continue to mask and bring your own water bottle until parish leadership advises otherwise. SUNDAY SCHOOL Schedule for the rest of the program year: Sunday, April 17 – No Gathering – Easter Sunday Sunday, April 24 – Final Gathering for the program year via Zoom, 9:30-10:00am We will continue to offer 30 minutes of free time in Kemper Hall following the 10:30am service to kids present for worship. For those ages 3 and up, please continue to mask until parish leadership advises otherwise. EASTER EGG HUNT RETURNS! The Easter Egg Hunt will be for all students grades 4 and younger following the 10:30am service on Easter Sunday, April 17. All students in grades 5 and older are welcome to assist through Youth Group. If weather is amicable, we will be outside on the North Lawn (mask optional with some distancing). If weather is less friendly, we will be in the Undercroft, masks required for all ages 3 & up. LET’S CELEBRATE! Beginning in the Easter season (late April), we will start to include a new segment in the newsletter called, “Let’s Celebrate!” Our first edition (on or around April 27) will highlight joyful news that happened during the Lenten season (because joy shows up even in our penitent and contemplative times). Sunday School & Youth Group students are already sharing some great moments, and remember: ALL AGES are welcome & encouraged to participate! You can start sending your stories in to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com anytime, and the deadline for the first edition will be Sunday, April 24. Summer Camp camper registration is now OPEN for 2022 sessions! Head to diofdl.org/camp for more info. Staff Applications are also OPEN at diofdl.org/campstaff. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8) Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022  Greetings, families & friends of All Saints!
YOUTH GROUP Schedule for the rest of the program year: TONIGHT, March 30 – No gathering – Spring Break Wednesday, April 6 – Gathering in Kemper Hall, 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday, April 13 – No gathering – Holy Week/Easter Break Wednesday, April 20 – Gathering in Kemper Hall, 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday, April 27 – Final Gathering for the program year, 6:30-8:00pm *Please continue to mask and bring your own water bottle until parish leadership advises otherwise. SUNDAY SCHOOL Schedule for the rest of the program year: Sunday, April 3 – Gathering via Zoom, 9:30-10:00am Sunday, April 10 – Gathering via Zoom, 9:30-10:00am – Palm Sunday Sunday, April 17 – No Gathering – Easter Sunday Sunday, April 24 – Final Gathering for the program year via Zoom, 9:30-10:00am We will continue to offer 30 minutes of free time in Kemper Hall following the 10:30am service to kids present for worship. For those ages 3 and up, please continue to mask until parish leadership advises otherwise. EASTER EGG HUNT RETURNS! The Easter Egg Hunt will be for all students grades 4 and younger following the 10:30am service on Easter Sunday, April 17. All students in grades 5 and older are welcome to assist through Youth Group. If weather is amicable, we will be outside on the North Lawn (mask optional with some distancing). If weather is less friendly, we will be in the Undercroft, masks required for all ages 3 & up. LET’S CELEBRATE! Beginning in the Easter season (late April), we will start to include a new segment in the newsletter called, “Let’s Celebrate!” Our first edition (on or around April 27) will highlight joyful news that happened during the Lenten season (because joy shows up even in our penitent and contemplative times). Sunday School & Youth Group students are already sharing some great moments, and remember: ALL AGES are welcome & encouraged to participate! You can start sending your stories in to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com anytime, and the deadline for the first edition will be Sunday, April 24. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8) Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022 Camper Registration is now OPEN for 2022 sessions! Head to diofdl.org/camp for more info. Staff Applications are also OPEN at diofdl.org/campstaff. For all other questions, please contact Erin “Erni” Wolf, Camp Director, at ewolf@diofdl.org.  Greetings, families & friends of All Saints!
LENTEN SCRATCH-OFF PRAYERS: We still have extra scratch-off prayer sheets in the back of the church for anyone wanting to add in some more prayer during their Lenten season. If your family would like to have one dropped off or mailed out, contact Erin Wolf via call or text at 920-918-4007. YOUTH GROUP: Youth Group has resumed in-person gatherings on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm. We are currently meeting in Kemper Hall for space and to cut down on noise for those attending the Wednesday night Eucharist (notice I said, “cut down” and not, “avoid” – if our noises are heard, they will likely be goofy and joyful). Still plan to mask and bring your own water bottle until advised otherwise by parish leadership. 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! SUNDAY SCHOOL will continue to gather Sundays from 9:30-10:00am via Zoom until the end of April (links can be found in the Weekly Update email). For those in-person time to gather, we are opening up Kemper Hall for kids to run around and hang out for about 30 minutes. SPRING BREAK/EASTER BREAK: There will be no Sunday School on March 27 or Youth Group on March 30 due to Spring Break. Similarly, there will be no Youth Group on April 13 or Sunday School on April 17 due to Holy Week/Easter activities. LET’S CELEBRATE! Beginning in the Easter season (late April), we will start to include a new segment in the newsletter called, “Let’s Celebrate!” This will be an opportunity for children, youth, families, and adults to share some of the good that’s happening. Whether it be a lost tooth, report card, passing a test, achieving a goal, having a performance or game, overcoming an obstacle, etc. – if it’s something folks are celebrating, we want to celebrate with you! Our first edition of “Let’s Celebrate!” (on or around April 27) will highlight joyful news that happened during the Lenten season (because sometimes, joy shows up even in our penitent and contemplative times). Sunday School & Youth Group students are already sharing some great moments, and remember: ALL AGES are welcome & encouraged to participate! You can start sending your stories in to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com anytime, and the deadline for the first edition will be Sunday, April 24. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8) & Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022 More info will be coming soon at diofdl.org/camp! And if you’re interested in volunteering at camp as a part of our staff as a counselor, musician, story-teller, etc, keep an eye on our Camp Staff page at diofdl.org/campstaff.  Greetings, families & friends of All Saints!
LENTEN DISCIPLINE: SCRATCH-OFF PRAYERS: Youth & families are welcome to join a simple prayer discipline for Lent this year: scratch-off prayers! Each day for 40 days, scratch off a circle to find out which new group of people, places, or parts of creation need prayer for that day. Copies will be available at both the Noon & 6:30pm services for Ash Wednesday. If your family would like to have one dropped off or mailed out, contact Erin Wolf via call or text at 920-918-4007. ASH WEDNESDAY NOTE: Youth Group will be joining the 6:30pm Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, March 2. If there is time remaining after the service, we will meet in Kemper Hall until 8pm (parents are welcome to join). Masks required. YOUTH GROUP: Starting on Wednesday, March 9, Youth Group will resume in-person gatherings on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm. We will continue to work between the Undercroft & Kemper Hall areas for space. Still plan to mask until advised otherwise by parish leadership. 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! SUNDAY SCHOOL will continue to gather Sundays from 9:30-10:00am via Zoom until the end of April (links can be found in the Weekly Update email). For those who are ready for an in-person time to gather, starting this Sunday, March 6 following the 10:30am service, we will open up Kemper Hall for kids to run around and hang out for 30 minutes. Contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com to sign-up for the Youth Ministry email list. LET’S CELEBRATE! Beginning in the Easter season (late April), we will start to include a new segment in the newsletter called, “Let’s Celebrate!” This will be an opportunity for children, youth, families, and adults to share some of the good that’s happening. Whether it be a lost tooth, report card, passing a test, achieving a goal, having a performance or game, overcoming an obstacle, etc. – if it’s something folks are celebrating, we want to celebrate with you! Reminders will go out during the Lenten season, and you’ll be able to send your stories in to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8) & Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022  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. Contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com to sign-up for the Youth Ministry email list. *Please copy & paste email addresses as needed. ASH WEDNESDAY NOTE: Youth Group will be joining the 6:30pm Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, March 2. If there is time remaining after the service, we will meet in Kemper Hall until 8pm (parents are welcome to join). Masks required. 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! BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES: If you and your student are looking for Black History Month resources within the church, CLICK HERE for a list to get you started. You can also check out the ministry and resources from the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing in the Diocese of Atlanta (CLICK HERE). Finally, you can learn more about the Dismantling Racism network here within Province V, the Episcopal Church of the Upper Midwest, which our Diocese of Fond du Lac is a part of. CLICK HERE for more information. LET’S CELEBRATE! Beginning in the Easter season (late April), we will start to include a new segment in the newsletter called, “Let’s Celebrate!” This will be an opportunity for children, youth, families, and adults to share some of the good that’s happening. Whether it be a lost tooth, report card, passing a test, achieving a goal, having a performance or game, overcoming an obstacle, etc. – if it’s something folks are celebrating, we want to celebrate with you! Reminders will go out during the Lenten season, and you’ll be able to send your stories in to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com. 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. CAMP 2022 Dates: All sessions will be held at Waypost Camp in Hatley, WI. Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022 Middler (completed grades 6-8) & Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022 Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022  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. Contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com to sign-up for the Youth Ministry email list. *Please copy & paste email addresses as needed. 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. BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES: If you and your student are looking for Black History Month resources within the church, CLICK HERE for a list to get you started. Another great resource for on-going learning and conversation is the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta (CLICK HERE). The center is named for the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church, Absalom Jones, ordained in 1805. Their mission (from the website), “…is to provide tools and experiences that allow faith communities – and the larger community of individuals – to engage in dismantling racism through education, prayer, dialogue, pilgrimage, and spiritual formation.” I have had the chance to work with the Absalom Jones Center in completing trainings within their Dismantling Racism curriculums for youth and adults, as well as following some of their discussion series via YouTube. I’ve also had the chance to meet and learn from their Executive Director, Dr. Catherine Meeks, who has been doing this work for over 40 years. For those interested in learning more, I highly recommend exploring the website and YouTube channel and welcome further questions and conversation for those interested in this work and/or learning. Finally, you can learn more about the Dismantling Racism network here within Province V, the Episcopal Church of the Upper Midwest, which our Diocese of Fond du Lac is a part of. CLICK HERE for more information. 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.  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.  Greetings in these last days of Advent!
YOUTH GROUP will have our final gathering for the 2021 calendar year tonight from 6:30-8:00pm. Please wear a mask, bring your own water bottle, and gather in the Undercroft. Feel free to wear festive attire! WINTER BREAK & 2022 GATHERINGS UPDATE: YOUTH GROUP will be on Winter Break next week and will resume Wednesday, January 5, 2022. For that first gathering right after the holidays, we will gather via Zoom as a precaution. SUNDAY SCHOOL is now on Winter Break until Sunday, January 9, 2022, and will continue to meet via ZOOM for the time being. We appreciate everyone's continued patience and flexibility - we know that for some, this brings more frustration while it brings others relief - truly, thank you for hanging in with us. 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! St. Nicholas Gift Drive: Last week, some helpful Youth Group & Sunday School elves joined me in delivering five large boxes/baskets overflowing with gifts for the kids and families of Harbor House. Gifts ranged from toys & books to self-care items, pajama sets, and lots of practical items. THANK YOU so much for all your generosity – it is greatly appreciated! VACATION NOTICE: I will be on vacation Dec. 26-Jan. 1 and will return messages after I return. If there is an emergency, I can be reached by text or call at 920-918-4007. For all other needs, please contact Fr. Christopher or Emily in the parish office. 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! One last note – thank you all so much for all you do to support the Youth Ministry here at All Saints. From being present for Sunday School & Youth Group to monetary gifts to go toward youth projects & outreach to praying for our students or supporting them during worship services as readers, acolytes, musicians, etc. – truly, it is a communal effort to help raise students in the church, especially in the last couple of years. Have a safe and blessed Christmas and New Year!  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!
YOUTH GROUP CHANGE FOR TONIGHT, NOV. 10: In an abundance of caution to students and families, as I have been sick this week (thankfully not covid-19), we will be meeting virtually from 7:00-8:00pm tonight on Zoom. The link may be found in the Weekly Update email. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and I am hopeful that we’ll be able to gather in-person again next week! 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! Thanksgiving Break – There will be no Youth Group on Wednesday, Nov. 24 nor Sunday School on Sunday, Nov. 28 due to the holiday weekend. Our gatherings will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 5. St. Nicholas Visit & Gift Giving: Plans are coming together as we hope for a St. Nicholas visit, and we will for sure be putting together a gift giving drive as we have done traditionally to bring some cheer to kids and families here in the Fox Valley during the holidays. Stay tuned for more details within the next week or two! 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.  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. |