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The True Meaning of Christmas, by Interim Rector BJ Buracker

By: | February 2022
We all know that Christmas is not all about presents, decorations, or trees, but it is also not all about family, generosity, or appreciating others.  It’s all about a baby boy, born 2000 years ago who brings great joy to all people, including you and me!

Announcement from the Rector

By: | June 2021
To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Pastoral Message to Congregation

By: | January 2021
Like all of you, we, your clergy, were broken-hearted and deeply grieved by the acts of violence and lawlessness which took place in and around the U.S. Capitol this past week. It seems that the ending of 2020 alone was not enough to end the turmoil we have had.

A Christmas Message

By: | December 2020
No place in an inn for the King of Heaven, the Messiah, the Christ, the Savior of the World, the very Son of God? This is an outrage! Or so we might proclaim in the occasional hypocrisy of our own inattentive hearts.

Being the Church After Election Day

By: | November 2020
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:6-7

Reaffirming True Gospel Teaching

By: | June 2020
“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.” (Jude 1:3)

The Kingdom of God Confronts Racism

By: | June 2020
A few days ago, we sent to you an informal pastoral video message from my heart. It was inspired by my own urgent prayers over the national and international pain, heartbreak, and outrage arising from the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd, as a rogue policeman’s knee horrifically pressed against his neck. My eyes could not believe what I was seeing.

Special Kingdom Message from Father Ed

By: | June 2020
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28)

Rev. Edward Kelaher interview with FOX 5’s Holly Morris on how churches are staying relevant.

By: | January 2020
Rev. Edward Kelaher from All Saints Church sat down with FOX 5’s Holly Morris to discuss how churches can stay relevant today

Article Archives

A Christmas Word

By: | December 2019

A Call to Mission

By: | December 2019

Creating a New Strategic Plan

By: | July 2019

A Good Friday Prayer Vigil

By: | April 2019

Thoughts on My Heart

By: | February 2019

Two Christmas Gifts for You

By: | December 2017

Six Things You Should Know About Our Church!

By: | September 2017

Helping Someone to Find Jesus

By: | July 2017

Congressional Shootings, a High-Rise Fire, and the Kingdom of God

By: | June 2017

Your Identity, Your Place, and Your Purpose

By: | June 2017

How We Might Know the Bible is True

By: | April 2017

Guarding Your Heart in Lent

By: | March 2017

Is All Saints a Liberal or a Conservative Church?

By: | January 2017

What Are Some of the Things True About a Kingdom Church?

By: | January 2017

The Rector’s December Message

By: | December 2016

Loving One Another After Election Day

By: | November 2016

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