Dear Friends,
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This month, our lives together at All Saints gives us several opportunities to celebrate God’s creation, care for one another, and look toward the future with hope.

 

On Sunday, October 4, we will celebrate the Blessing of the Animals.  This is always a special service at All Saints, as we give thanks for the animals who share our lives and for the joy, companionship and unconditional love they bring us.  Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, bird, or another creation who is part of your household, you are invited to bring them to worship for a special blessing.  If your animal companion is unable to join us, you are welcome to bring a photograph or simply bring them in your heart.  Together we will give thanks for the goodness of God’s creation for the many ways animals enrich our lives. 

 

On Sunday, October 25, we will observe Reformation Sunday.  This is a day when we remember the continuing work of reform and renewal in the church.  The Reformation reminds us that the church is never finished becoming what God calls it to be.  We are always being invited to listen more deeply, ask new questions, recognize where change is needed, and trust that God’s grace is at work among us.  Also, don’t forget that we will have a congregational meeting immediately following worship to elect council members.

 

On Tuesday, October 27, from 2-3 pm, we will host a special workshop presented by Beth Fernbacher, a member of the Marin County Financial Abuse Specialist Team [FAST].  FAST works to educate and equip our community to recognize and respond to scams and other forms of financial abuse that can target older adults. 

Beth will talk about common scams including identity theft, imposter scams, grandparent scams, and tech support scams, as well as other forms of financial abuse.  These situations can happen to anyone; knowing what to look for can help us protect ourselves, our family members, our friends and our neighbors!

The workshop is open to the wider community, not just members of All Saints, please invite friends, neighbors, family members or anyone else who might benefit from this conversation.