You Can Come Back Here
"You Can Come Back Here"
Sermon by The Rev. Ranie Neislar
May 5, 2024
The church here at All Saints is the place to ask the questions. All of them. No question is too wild. No question is too small to celebrate the mystery, to experience the love that persists through our friendships, as we continue to try and find a way to make it in this world. And that's it. When we leave here today and have those upcoming seasons, maybe one that you're in right this minute moments when the demands of this life are ripping you apart. And they just seem too hard to bear. You can come back here to wrestle with those. You can come back here when you need a break, when you need to retreat. You can come back here and abide in Christ's love to find some solace in worship. To see our youth growing up in the love of our friends. Don't do it yourself. We weren't made for that. We are created to do this life together through the gentle support of Christ. And we do that with our friends.
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May 4 is Creation Sunday here at All Saints! Be sure to walk or bike to church, and we will have a "Blessing of Bikes!" As part of this day we also plan to have plantable seed bookmarks available, and a biodegradable paper bookmark with seeds embedded in it, to be given out at both morning services.
Experience *Lessons and Carols of Creation*, a special service that invites you into the wonder of the Genesis story through scripture and song. Presented by the Good Shepherd, Children’s, and Youth Choirs, this unique worship event will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00pm and Sunday, May 4 at 8:30am. If you have any questions, please email our Director of Youth and Children’s Music Programs, Maggie Gill, mgill@allsaintsbhm.org
You are invited to help show our community some All Saints Love on We Love Homewood Day , Saturday, May 3rd! Run with the Saints – Participate in the We Love Homewood 5k and wear your All Saints T-Shirt or hat or be on the course and encourage your fellow parishioners with a sign or a shout out. REGISTER TO RACE HERE Spin the Wheel for All Saints – SIGN UP HERE for a one (1) hour slot to greet our neighbors at the All Saints tent in Central Park from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm . There will be fun for all! All Saints Episcopal Church: We Love Homewood Day All Saints Episcopal Church Tent at Homewood Central Park Bring Your Own Basket – Bring your family, friends, and a picnic basket to watch the We Love Homewood Day Parade on Terrell Commons at 6:00 pm . This is a great way to reach out to our community to show the spirit we are blessed to have here at All Saints. If you have questions, please contact Melinda Sellers ( msellers@burr.com ) or Cindy Carter ( ccarter@allsaintsbhm.org )
Let’s shower Ranie with love and welcome Baby Mose in style! All women and girls of All Saints—no matter your age—are invited to a joyful baby shower celebrating the upcoming arrival of "Mose Wadsworth Stuart VI", due at the end of May! Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00am in our Great Hall for sweet treats, good company, and lots of baby joy. We’re also collecting diapers of all sizes to donate to "Bundle of Hope Diaper Bank" in honor of Ranie, Worth, and baby Mose. Please RSVP to Kathleen Busbee at kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org by Wednesday, April 23, and reach out if you have any questions. Ranie and Worth are registered at [ babylist.com ]( https://www.babylist.com ) under "Ranie Neisler and Worth Stuart".
VOLUNTEERS needed! If you can help set up and help out during this event, please connect with Kathleen: kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org Saturday, April 19, 10:00am – 11:30am Terrell Commons (Great Hall in case of rain) Easter Festival is for everyone of ALL AGES Stations will be set up for many activities: Mosaic Crosses, Easter Bells, Resurrection Bracelets/Necklaces, Paper Flowers, Cookie Decorating, Watercolor Resist Art, Butterfly Garden, and Prayer Cards for the Community Cross No charge for the event but donations are greatly appreciated: feel free to bring cash or check to the event or give through Realm using the "Easter Festival" drop down option Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase
As Christians, we believe all of creation was called into being by the very word of God. The Bible reveals that our Creator calls us to be stewards of creation and to love our neighbors. Inspired by the unsurpassed love God showed us by sending Jesus Christ, God’s only son, to redeem us through his death and resurrection, we respond to God's commands. The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and the All Saints Creation Care Committee is committed to environmental education, advocacy, and action for our neighbors and all of creation. Here are some great opportunities to get involved! April 4 Nature at Noon at Red Mountain with Alabama Audubon Preregistration required at https://alaudubon.org/event/nature-at-noon-red-mountain-park-venice-rd-entrance-free April 4 Party on the Porch, Alabama Outdoors benefitting DRIFT https://www.instagram.com/alabamaoutdoorsofficial/p/DHMW_Iqx1_6/ April 5, 12, 19 & 26 Native Plant Sale at Ruffner Mountain https://ruffnermountain.org/calendar April 5 Gate City Clean up with Black Warrior Riverkeeper https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gate-city-cleanup-tickets-1261569391009?aff=ebdsoporgprofile April 10 Alabama Environmental Council Green Drinks https://aeconline.org/event/04-10-2025/ April 11-12 Spring Plant Sale including native plants at Birmingham Botanical Gardens https://bbgardens.org/event/spring-plant-sale/ April 12 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2294&pg=Electronics+Hazardous+Materials April 19 Earthbound’s Earthfest 2025 for Black Warrior Riverkeeper https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dazrg3CMb/ April 21 Cahaba River Society Earth Week Clean-Up https://cahabariversociety.org/event/earth-week-clean-up-series-jefferson-county-april-21/ April 25 Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling at Homewood Public Library https://homewoodpuregionsbliclibrary.org/event/12823689 April 26 Cahaba River Society Earth Week Celebration https://cahabariversociety.org/event/earth-week-celebration-april-26-2025/ April 26 Alabama Environmental Council Earth Day Clean Up https://aeconline.org/events/ May 4 Darter Festival https://aeconline.org/darterfest/ May 10 Jefferson County Electronic Recycling & Paper Shredding https://aeconline.org/event/jefferson-co-electronic-collection-paper-shredding-2/
