All Saints Women’s Ministries & Bible Study Groups

Women’s ministries at All Saints Church are thriving and growing stronger day-by-day.

In addition to the Women of All Saints, described below, which has been a very active group since 1953, you’ll find a number of women’s Bible studies and ministries as listed below.

Women’s Monday Night Bible Study—7:15 PM

•    7:15pm Refreshments & conversation
•    7:30pm Prayer followed by Discussion
•    Close with prayer and prayer requests as one group – or break into small groups
•    We finish by 9:00pm at the very latest!

This group is for everyone – no matter where you are on your faith journey or your stage in life!  We’re going to be relevant to all and grow together in God’s word!
Questions?  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the church office! (3010 654-2488 x226

All Saints Church Mothers’ Bible Study (Wednesday Mornings) 

Our dynamic and ever-growing Mothers Group welcomes mothers of all ages—including those with infants—to join whenever you are able throughout the year. Friends are always welcome, too!

The format of our weekly meetings held September-May is as follows:

• 9:30-10:00am — Coffee & Conversation
• 10:00-11:30am — Teaching & Prayer

We provide professional childcare onsite -- so your little ones are also welcome in our two nurseries: one for Infants & toddlers and a second nursery (called Daffodils) for our 2s & 3s.

Our group also meets throughout the summer for a variety playdates for moms and kids of all ages.

For more information and/or to be added to our email list for non-Wednesday morning activities throughout the year, contact Liz McReady in our church office (301) 654-2488 x239.

Rector’s Mid-Week Bible Studies for Women

Newcomers & friends always welcome!

Our Rector Fr. Ed Kelaher invites you to join him weekly for one of the following groups:

• 11:00am Wednesday - Women’s Group in Library
• 7:00pm Wednesday - Men & Women in the Great Hall

Chevy Chase Women’s Bible Study (Thurs. 9–11:30 AM)

We invite all women in our community to come for weekly guest speakers and small group discussions every Thursday September -- June in Memorial Hall

January ~  Blessings! Blessing God, Blessing ourselves, Blessing others

February ~ Study on Proverbs

9:00am Coffee & Conversation
9:30am Speaker
10:30am Small Groups

• 9:00 - 9:30 am: Coffee & Conversation
• 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Guest Speaker Teaching & Presentation
• 10:30 am: Breakout for Small Group Discussions & Prayer

With the Lord's urging at heart, several women among us acted on the inspiration to establish another strong, lively and nurturing Bible study uniquely designed for women.  Using a high octane weekly series of exceptional teachers from around the region, a test period from April-June proved to be a great success with an affirming attendance.  Those who came loved the presentations and our time together.  The summer is coming to a close and we can’t wait to get started again!

No RSVP needed, unless you need child care, which we’ll gladly provide.

Questions?

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   (301) 395-5719 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   (202) 365-2874

Snow Policy:  If Monttgomery County Schools are CLOSED or open 2 HOUR LATE, our Bible Study will NOT meet.

Expectant Mother Prayer & Newborn Welcome

Please let us know if you are expecting, so we can actively pray for you by including your name on our prayer list.

Once your baby arrives, we are eager to serve your family by providing meals via www.takethemameal.com and to greet our newest family member in Jesus name and support your family in any way we can.

The Women of All Saints

All women members of All Saints Church are automatically members of the Women of All Saints.  The WAS provides social and service opportunities within the church and the community.  We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through May (except November and February) for worship, lunch, a short business meeting and an inspirational program.  In December there is a Christmas luncheon (on the second Tuesday) that includes many members who are normally house-bound and who are brought to church for this special luncheon.  A Christmas musical program is provided by the church’s music ministry for this festive occasion.

2012-2013 Calendar of Monthly General Meetings and Luncheons

• The 4th Tuesday of each Month - beginning with 10:30am Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel
• Followed by a brief meeting & luncheon with guest speaker in the Great Hall

Officers for 2012-2014

Chairman & Representatives

All Saints Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop is the Women of All Saints charitable fundraising arm which benefits
a variety of outreach and community service projects.  Volunteers are needed to staff shop
1 day per month.  Donations welcome (except furniture) Monday mornings or during shop hours.

Location: off Oliver Street at the other end of church parking lot.

• Contact: Sally Griffin 301-654-2735 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Open: Tuesday—Friday 10:30am—1:30pm     Saturday 10:30am—12:30pm

Women of all Saints at a Glance

Contributes to a variety of worthwhile outreach projects, such as Martha’s Table and the Episcopal Center for Children.

Contributes to parish needs and activities, including clergy discretionary funds, kitchen equipment, and hospitality.

Sponsors occasional fun outings open to all. Receives the bulk of its funding from the Thrift Shop.

History of the Women of All Saints

The Women of All Saints (WAS) began its official existence in May 1953.  Under the leadership of Cynthia Wedel, the wife of a Canon of the National Cathedral, and Dr. Charles Lowry, the Rector of All Saints Church, individual women’s service groups were united into one group, WAS, with nine Guilds raising monies which were designated for projects in the church and for charitable gifts in the community.

In January 1954 the Next to New Shop, rechristened later that year as The Thrift Shop, opened in basement space with an outside entrance.  It has become the fund-raising arm of the WAS.  The Thrift Shop made $900 that first year and its income has risen steadily each year.

The Thrift Shop currently has 40 volunteers.  Monies raised and donated by the WAS generally fall into the following categories:  internal parish projects (42 percent), local area projects (50 percent) and global outreach projects (8 percent).

In the past several years, the WAS has given a computer to the church office, flatware, tablecloths and supplies for the kitchen and Great Hall, and monies to refurbish the veterans’ plaques.  Substantial gifts include $30,000 for the restoration of the organ and monies for the preschool.  In addition to gifts given directly to the parish, the WAS also contributes to the discretionary funds of the clergy and ministry staff.  Outreach giving has been over $40,000 to approximately 20 charities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and abroad.  The WAS gives to charities primarily serving women and children.

We cordially invite all the women of the parish to the monthly luncheons for fellowship, good food and an inspirational program.  In addition to the monthly luncheons, the WAS sponsors several special events throughout the year.  We hope you will join us as well as participate in our very active Thrift Shop.