 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!  September greetings to all!
As most, if not all, of our students have now started their school year, here’s a prayer courtesy of our friends in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland: God of Wisdom, we give you thanks for schools and classrooms and for the teachers and students who fill them each day. We thank you for this new beginning, for new books and new ideas. We thank you for sharpened pencils, pointy crayons, and crisp blank pages waiting to be filled. We thank you for the gift of making mistakes and trying again. May all our tools for learning and teaching be a sign that we have everything we need to learn and grow this school year. May we always be guided by your love and grace. Amen. 2021-2022 School Year Update: 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 will resume from 9:30-10:00am via Zoom on Sunday, September 12 and is open to grades 4K-12. Links & calendars will be sent out the first full week of September. Youth Group will resume from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom on Wednesday, September 15 and is open to grades 5-12. Links & calendars will be sent out the first full week of September. 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! You may also follow updates via the CALENDARS page of the youth ministry website. As always, feel free to reach out to me at asygappleton@gmail.com with questions. Blessings on the start of the 2021-2022 school year, whatever that may look like for your family!  Greetings to all!
Family Fun Night: Our second Family Fun Night is TONIGHT, Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 6:00-7:30pm on the North Lawn (corners of Drew & Washington Streets). The forecast is looking sunny, warm, and gorgeous, so we will be outside. Plan to bring your own water bottle - snacks will be provided. We'll be playing games on the lawn - be ready to move! Masking Update for Youth Ministry Events: As of this email, masks are mandatory for anyone not fully vaccinated and optional for those who are fully vaccinated WHEN OUTDOORS ONLY. If we are INDOORS, ALL MUST MASK, regardless of vaccination status. This is an extra precaution we are taking due to the highly contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. Thank you for your flexibility as we continue to navigate ever-changing circumstances. Remember, "Fully Vaccinated" currently means ONE dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or TWO doses of either Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and two weeks following the 2nd shot. Some immunocompromised individuals may now require a 3rd shot for full vaccination status - please talk to your health care provider for more information. If you or your child(ren) are experiencing any COVID-19-type symptoms or have had a fever within the 24 hours prior to the event, please stay home. Thank you. 2021-2022 School Year Update: At this time, I am still working with Fr. Christopher to determine what will be the best course of action for formation classes in the upcoming school year. 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 will resume from 9:30-10:00am via Zoom on Sunday, September 12 and is open to grades 4K-12. Links & calendars will be sent out the first week of September. Youth Group will resume from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom on Wednesday, September 15 and is open to grades 5-12. Links & calendars will be sent out the first week of September.  August greetings to all!
Family Fun Night: Our second Family Fun Night will take place on Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00-7:30pm on the North Lawn (corners of Drew & Washington Streets). Our rain location is Kemper Hall. We will have games that will keep us moving and active, so please plan accordingly. Please plan to bring your own water bottle. Snacks will be provided. Masks are mandatory for anyone not fully vaccinated and optional for those fully vaccinated WHEN OUTDOORS. If we are INDOORS, ALL MUST MASK, regardless of vaccination status. This is an extra precaution we are taking due to the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. Fully vaccinated means ONE dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine OR TWO doses of either Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and two weeks following the 2nd shot. If you or your child are experiencing any COVID-19-type symptoms or you have had a fever within the last 24 hours, please stay home. Thank you. 2021-2022 School Year: Details for the upcoming program year are not yet finalized and will be announced mid-to-late August. Please expect a few changes to how we gather & experience Christian formation together - the pandemic is still impacting our community, and we are asking for patience and flexibility as we plan. We hope to have options for both those wishing to gather in-person as well as those who are most comfortable being virtual until vaccines are available for children under the age of 12.  Greetings to all from FDL Summer Camp!
FDL Summer Camp (Senior Camp presently) is underway here 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!
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.  Happy Easter to all!
End of Year: THANK YOU for a great year of gathering together each week, even if virtually, to learn, check-in, and pray together! We hope to safely offer in-person classes again in the fall. Until then, have a blessed rest of the regular school 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 22, so please send info to Erin Wolf at asygpappleton@gmail.com by Sunday, May 15. Thank you! Youth Ministry Volunteers: We are thankful for our Youth Ministry volunteers! We will be acknowledging all their work and gifts on Sunday, May 15 during our worship service. Thank you to everyone who has shared their time, talents, and gifts with students this year! Summer Gatherings: Parents, I need to hear from you! As we look to plan gatherings & activities for this summer (particularly July & August), I need to know what families are interested in. Please email me at asygappleton@gmail.com to let me know if your family is: 1. Interested in All Saints Youth Ministry (ASYM) gatherings in-person (masked & outside as much as possible, masked & in Kemper Hall for rainy weather) 2. Interested in ASYM gatherings virtually 3. Interested in resources/activities to do at-home on your own time 4. A combination of any of the above options 5. Not interested in participating in ASYM activities this summer 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.  Happy Easter!
End of Year Virtual Celebrations: Our 2020-2021 program year is coming to an end within the next few weeks. 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. THANK YOU for a great year of gathering together each week, even if virtually, to learn, check-in, and pray together! Summer Gatherings: Parents, I need to hear from you! As we look to plan gatherings & activities for this summer (particularly July & August), I need to know what families are interested in. Please email me at asygappleton@gmail.com to let me know if your family is: 1. Interested in All Saints Youth Ministry (ASYM) gatherings in-person (masked & outside as much as possible, masked & in Kemper Hall for rainy weather) 2. Interested in ASYM virtual gatherings 3. Interested in resources/activities to do at-home on your own time 4. A combination of any of the above options 5. Not interested in participating in ASYM activities this summer Any insights you can provide will be greatly appreciated, and I thank you for taking two minutes to respond with what will be best in your context! 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 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.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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. 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! Spring/Easter Break: Youth Group will not gather 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. 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: Be sure to check for updates from 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!  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!  A blessed Ash Wednesday to all!
Ash Wednesday – Youth Group will be watching the Ash Wednesday service this evening beginning around 7:00pm. If you’d like to join, contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Black History Month resources are still 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. EpiscoUnity Night: Students in grades 5-12: Mark your calendars now! We are having a combined youth group Zoom gathering with students from around the diocese next week Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30-7:30pm. Links will be sent out via email. 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! Epiphany blessings, family and friends of All Saints!
Sunday School and Youth Group are back! Our first Sunday School gathering of the new year was this past Sunday, and Youth Group gatherings will resume this evening. Be sure to check your email for fresh Zoom links for each. If you’re not currently on our email list and would like to be, please send a request to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com. 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. Finally, I'd like to leave you all with a poem by Howard Thurman, The Work of Christmas. This will also be part of our discussion for the next few weeks with Youth Group as we continue hearing stories from scripture and sharing our own. 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. Have a safe and blessed rest of the week, all!  Merry Christmas, family and friends of All Saints!
THANK YOU to everyone who gave toys/books/gifts to the St. Nicholas gift drive for Harbor House! In-kind gifts were delivered last week and were greatly appreciated. If you donated online, thank you for that, too! We appreciate the generosity of this community, however that looked for you this year! If you’ve appreciated following daily content on our social media accounts during Advent, you’re invited to stay tuned through Epiphany! The All Saints Youth Ministry Facebook group is sharing posts daily as we follow the “Wandering Wisemen” on their journey through Epiphany. Because it is a public group, you should be able to see the posts even if you don’t have a Facebook account – just click the hyperlink above! Christmas Break: Sunday School will not gather on Sunday, December 27, and Youth Group will not gather on Wednesday, December 30 so families may enjoy the holidays together. Sunday School will resume Sunday, January 3 (9:00-9:25am), and Youth Group will resume Wednesday, January 6 (7:00-7:45pm). O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Collect for The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day (BCP p. 212) Have a safe and blessed Christmas season, one and all! Advent greetings, friends and families of All Saints!
While we are in the second week of Advent, it is never too late to pick up a new spiritual discipline or new way to pray. CLICK HERE for Advent activities to do at home. For those on social media, daily #AdventWord meditations are being shared on the All Saints Instagram account; and the All Saints Youth Ministry Facebook group is sharing posts daily as we follow the “Wandering Wisemen” on their journey - Advent through Epiphany. THANK YOU to those who made holiday greeting cards during our November service project! If you have cards to share with nursing homes & assisted living facilities that you forgot to drop off, please get them to All Saints by the extended deadline, Sunday, December 13. St. Nicholas Gift Drive: A reminder for anyone participating in the St. Nicholas Gift Drive for kids & teens at Harbor House shelter, books may be dropped in the mail slot to the left of the Drew St. doors. Toys and other gifts may be dropped off at the Parish Office Mondays & Thursdays from 9-11am. If you need to arrange a separate pick-up time, contact Erin at 920-918-4007. There are also alternative ways to give online if you and/or your family members are in quarantine. All gifts should be unwrapped, in original packaging, and to All Saints by Dec. 15. Please see the separate St. Nicholas announcement in the newsletter for more information. Thank you to everyone who has already begun dropping off gifts! Christmas Break: Sunday School will not gather on Sunday, December 27, and Youth Group will not gather on Wednesday, December 30 so families may enjoy the holidays together. Sunday School will resume Sunday, January 3, and Youth Group will resume Wednesday, January 6 (Feast of the Epiphany). Happy Thanksgiving, friends and families of All Saints!
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 forever. Amen. (Collect for Thanksgiving Day, BCP p. 246) A reminder that there is neither Youth Group tonight, Wednesday, nor Sunday School this Sunday, Nov. 29 due to the holiday weekend. However, as this weekend also marks the first Sunday of Advent, there will be a special Sunday School activity going out Friday for families to check out, and all are welcome to CLICK HERE for Advent activities to do at home. #AdventWord: For those seeking a new way to explore and experience Advent this year, consider checking out #AdventWord, a global, online calendar. Meditations and images will be offered daily through Virginia Theological Seminary each day beginning this Sunday, Nov. 29. These can be found through email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and American Sign Language videos on YouTube. Meditations will be offered in English, Spanish, ASL, and Haitian Creole. Service Project Opportunity: During the month of November, everyone is invited to create holiday greeting cards for those who are in nursing homes/assisted living facilities, as well as parishioners who are mostly offline and/or typically homebound. In previous years with similar projects, students have often created holiday cards and signed them on behalf of the Youth Group and/or All Saints Youth Ministry. If you have holiday cards from years past, such as blank cards from nonprofits or cards that can be recycled (such as a design on the front with a blank back cut along the fold), those would be acceptable as well. Please do not address them to any one person specifically. All cards should be sent to/dropped off at All Saints by Sunday, Dec. 6. Please make sure to note that they are for the service project, and I will make sure they are distributed. Thank you to everyone who has already begun making & dropping off cards! Saint Nicholas – Dec. 6: St. Nicholas will be making his annual visit to All Saints, albeit virtually this year on Sunday, Dec. 6 during our regular service at 9:30am. Gift Drive: A reminder for anyone participating in the St. Nicholas Gift Drive for kids & teens at Harbor House shelter, books may be dropped in the mail slot to the left of the Drew St. doors. Toys and other gifts may be dropped off at the Parish Office Mondays & Thursdays from 9-11am. If you need to arrange a separate pick-up time, contact Erin at 920-918-4007. There are also alternative ways to give online if you and/or your family members are in quarantine. All gifts should be unwrapped, in original packaging, and to All Saints by Dec. 15. Please see the separate St. Nicholas announcement in the newsletter for more information. Thank you to everyone who has already begun dropping off gifts! Hello, friends and families of All Saints!
A reminder that Youth Group (grades 5-12) is meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. Likewise, Sunday School (grades 4K & up) is also meeting weekly on Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:25am via Zoom. Links are sent out ahead of time via the Weekly Update email on Wednesdays. If there are questions, or if you wish to be added to the email list, please contact me, Erin Wolf, at asygappleton@gmail.com for assistance. Calendars may be found via the “Calendars” page of the Youth Ministry website. Adult Chaperones Needed: Parents and adults of All Saints: I need at least ONE other adult (though TWO are preferred) to assist me with virtual gatherings as we maintain Safeguarding guidelines in digital spaces. If you are interested in helping, please contact me at asygappleton@gmail.com. THANK YOU to those who have already been assisting! Your time and presence are greatly appreciated! Service Project Opportunity: During the month of November, everyone is invited to create holiday greeting cards for those who are in nursing homes/assisted living facilities, as well as parishioners who are mostly offline and/or typically homebound. In previous years with similar projects, students have often created holiday cards and signed them on behalf of the Youth Group and/or All Saints Youth Ministry. If you have holiday cards from years past, such as blank cards from nonprofits or cards that can be recycled (such as a design on the front with a blank back cut along the fold), those would be acceptable as well. Please do not address them to any one person specifically. All cards should be sent to/dropped off at All Saints by Sunday, Dec. 6. Please make sure to note that they are for the service project, and I will make sure they are distributed. Alternative Gift Market Online: A reminder that the Alternative Gift Market is still going from now through November 22 (Equal Exchange is through November 15). These make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, family, and so on, so feel free to take a look and see how you can give in a way that helps others around the world! Contact the church office (allsaintsappleton@gmail.com) or Sarah Gilbert with questions: H 920-735-9832, C 920-205-9053, pses@sbcglobal.net. Thanksgiving Break: There will be no Youth Group on Wednesday, November 25 nor Sunday School on Sunday, November 29. Hello, friends and families of All Saints!
I hope this finds everyone well and in good health. For those celebrating, have a safe and enjoyable Halloween this weekend! Don’t forget to tune in for All Saints Day worship on Sunday, immediately following Sunday School, at 9:30am. “From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night, good Lord, deliver us.” A reminder that Youth Group (grades 5-12) is meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-7:45pm via Zoom. Likewise, Sunday School (grades 4K & up) is also meeting weekly on Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:25am via Zoom. Links are sent out ahead of time via the Weekly Update email on Wednesdays. If there are questions, or if you wish to be added to the email list, please contact me, Erin Wolf, at asygappleton@gmail.com for assistance. Calendars may be found via the “Calendars” page of the Youth Ministry website. Adult Chaperones Needed: Parents and adults of All Saints: I need at least ONE other adult (though TWO are preferred) to assist me with virtual gatherings as we maintain Safeguarding guidelines in digital spaces. If you are interested in helping, please contact me via email or call/text for more information. THANK YOU to those who have already been assisting! Your time and presence are greatly appreciated! Thanksgiving Break: There will be no Youth Group on Wednesday, November 25 nor Sunday School on Sunday, November 29. Hello, friends and families of All Saints!
I hope this find everyone enjoying the gorgeous colors of autumn. Here are some updates and reminders for Sunday School & Youth Group families! Youth Group: Students in grades 5-12 are invited to join our weekly gatherings on Wednesdays from 7:00-7:45pm (Compline will still be offered via the All Saints Church Facebook page at 7:45pm for any students wishing to help lead). Zoom links will be sent out ahead of time via the Weekly Update email list each Wednesday. If you have any questions or wish to be added to the email list, please contact me, Erin Wolf, at asygappleton@gmail.com for assistance. Sunday School: For those in grades 4K and up, you’re welcome to join in for virtual Sunday School gatherings via Zoom Sundays from 9:00-9:25am (as we don’t want to be late for worship at 9:30am). Zoom links will be sent out ahead of time via the Weekly Update email list each Wednesday. As mentioned above, contact me for further assistance. Adult Chaperones Needed: Parents and adults of All Saints: I need at least ONE other adult (though TWO are preferred) to assist me with virtual gatherings as we maintain Safeguarding guidelines in digital spaces. If you are interested in helping, please contact me via email or call/text for more information. Diocesan Fall Lock-In: Due to changes in the current recommendations and guidelines set-out for diocesan gatherings, the annual Youth Fall Lock-In has been postponed. However, there will still be a virtual offering that Friday night, Oct. 16, open to all ages! Read below for more information. Upcoming Diocesan Events Oct. 16: Virtual Camp Fire Sing-along at 7:00pm via the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac YouTube page. Join live for an evening of some of your favorite camp songs and a time of prayer. You may submit requests for songs, and we will try to fit in as many as possible. We will wrap up our evening by 8:30pm, and the broadcast will be available to watch on the YouTube channel after. Questions? Contact Erin Wolf at ewolf@diofdl.org. Oct. 24: Diocesan Convention beginning at 9:00am via the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac YouTube page. Join delegates and leaders from around the diocese for a virtual convention! Learn about the life, ministries, and business of the diocese while also engaging in worship. Bishop Matt Gunter will be offering a pastoral address to the convention as well. For more information, go to diofdl.org/convention. Hello, friends and families of All Saints!
I hope this finds you all well as we continue to move forward in the 2020-2021 school year. We are finally on the edge of our own program year beginning! At this time, our gatherings will continue to be offered virtually to abide by the recommendations and guidelines set out by Bishop Matt Gunter, with assistance and advice from the Diocesan COVID-19 Task Force. While I understand this may not be ideal or probable for some families, we do want to still offer modified ways to gather until it is safe for larger groups to congregate again in the future. Youth Group Kick-Off: For those families with students in grades 5-12, we will start up virtual Youth Group gatherings via Zoom beginning Wednesday, October 7 from 7:00-7:45pm (Compline will still be offered via the All Saints Church Facebook page at 7:45pm for any students wishing to help lead). Zoom links will be sent out ahead of time via the Weekly Update email list each Wednesday. If you have any questions or wish to be added to the email list, please contact me, Erin Wolf, at asygappleton@gmail.com for assistance. Sunday School Kick-Off: For those in grades 4K and up, you’re welcome to join in for virtual Sunday School gatherings via Zoom beginning Sunday, October 11 from 9:00-9:25am (as we don’t want to be late for worship at 9:30am). Zoom links will be sent out ahead of time via the Weekly Update email list each Wednesday. As mentioned above, contact me for further assistance. Adult Chaperones Needed: Parents and adults of All Saints: I need at least ONE other adult (though TWO are preferred) to assist me with virtual gatherings as we maintain Safeguarding guidelines in digital spaces. If you are interested in helping, please contact me via email or call/text for more information. Diocesan Fall Lock-In: Due to changes in the current recommendations and guidelines set-out for diocesan gatherings, the annual Youth Fall Lock-In has been postponed. However, there will still be a virtual offering that Friday night, Oct. 16, open to all ages! Read below for more information. Upcoming Diocesan Events Oct. 16: Virtual Camp Fire Sing-along at 7:00pm via the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac YouTube page. Join live for an evening of some of your favorite camp songs and a time of prayer. You may submit requests for songs, and we will try to fit in as many as possible. We will wrap up our evening by 8:30pm, and the broadcast will be available to watch on the YouTube channel after. Questions? Contact Erin Wolf at ewolf@diofdl.org. Oct. 24: Diocesan Convention beginning at 9:00am via the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac YouTube page. Join delegates and leaders from around the diocese for a virtual convention! Learn about the life, ministries, and business of the diocese while also engaging in worship. Bishop Matt Gunter will be offering a pastoral address to the convention as well. For more information, go to diofdl.org/convention. Greetings, All Saints families and friends!
I hope this finds you all well and healthy as school is underway for everyone now. 2020-2021 Program Year: Reminder: The All Saints program year for 2020-2021 will begin in early October. Details are still being worked out, so please stay tuned! Thank you for your patience. Youth Group Reminder: For those families with students in grades 5-12, your students are welcome to participate in All Saints Youth Group activities. Some 5th grade students are ready to jump in fully with Youth Group activities, while others use 5th-6th grades to test the waters out. Both are okay ways to participate! While there are some activities not available to 5th graders (some diocesan events and other local youth events with other churches), parents, if your student wants to give Youth Group a try at any point this year, they are welcome to do so for All Saints specific events. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com for more information. Diocesan Events this fall/winter: At this time, there are a couple of diocesan youth offerings that will tentatively be offered in fall/winter of 2020-2021. However, as with any other event at this time, we will be making final calls about the nature of the event and announcing them within two weeks of the event start. Some of these events may be offered in person with reduced capacity or alternative arrangements, they may take place virtually, or we may postpone them until the spring. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make decisions that will hopefully best serve and honor the families of the Diocese of Fond du Lac. Upcoming Events Oct. 16-17 (TENTATIVE): Youth Fall Lock-In (grades 6-12) While this event has traditionally been an in-person, overnight experience, there will be no overnight component to the weekend for 2020. Details are still being worked out, and more information will be available soon. |