Liturgy
All Saints Episcopal Church Ministries provide opportunities for Parishioners and their Families to participate in the life of the church outside the regular Sunday Morning Worship Services or be a part of the Sunday Morning Worship Services in an additional role. These Ministries are in addition to the opportunities available in the Outreach Programs of our church. If you would like further information about any of these ministries or who to contact, please contact the Church Office at (503) 777-3829 or office@allsaintspdx.org.
Acolytes
Acolytes at All Saints Episcopal Church participate in our 10:15 A.M. Service by lighting the Altar Candles before the service begins, leading the Gospel Procession with lighted candles, and at the conclusion of the service extinguishing the lighted candles. They work closely with the Verger to carry out these responsibilities. If you are interested in serving as an Acolyte, ple…
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The Altar Guild is a dedicated (behind the scenes) group of men and women whose primary mission is to prepare and maintain our sanctuary for use by God's family. We prepare and maintain the Altar and Elements to be used in the Eucharistic Service (Bread, Wine, Linens, Napkins, Chalice) for regular Sunday Worship Services, Special Services for Lent, Easter, Christmas, Baptism…
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Banners & Liturgical Art
Banners and Liturgical Art have an important place in the life of All Saints Episcopal Church. Seasonal Banners are displayed on the back wall on either side of the organ as well as hung from the Altar, Pulpit, and Lectern. Other celebrations during the year such as the Feast of Pentecost bring out many more Celebratory and Seasonal Liturgical Art Displays appropriate for th…
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The Holy Eucharist: Rite II
The Book of Common Prayer, 1979
Prepared by The Reverend Dr. Catherine C. Gregg, Rector Grace Episcopal Church St. George, UT. With special thanks to The Rev. Canon Gene R. Wallace, from whom much of the text in this pamphlet was derived.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers at All Saints are part of an important Ministry. Licensed for a period of three years, these members help distribute the Consecrated Elements of bread and wine during our Sunday Services. If you have questions about, or are interested in this Ministry, please contact our Verger Larry Chalew-Fuller through the Church Office at (503) 777-3829 or email of…
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Ushers are the first friendly faces people see when they come to worship at All Saints. Ushers greet those who enter the church before a Worship Service. They hand out the bulletins, take up the elements for Communion, and collect the offering. As the Communion begins, Ushers invite those in each pew to come to the Lord's Table. Ushers work with an ushering partner and commit to…
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