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Do you have questions about estate planning, giving to the beneficiaries you designate, or giving programs available through the church? A special event for the entire parish, this estate planning workshop will be held Saturday March 15, 2014, with a presentation by the Rev. Richard Schaper.
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The newly elected 2014-15 Vestry met for an organizing meeting following the Annual Meeting. Father Bob requested that current Senior Warden Chip Nichols stay on to lead the parish; and he agreed. The Vestry is responsible for electing the Junior Warden and Ladeen Miller was named to this post.
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The All Saints Book Club will meet again on March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Parish House Living Room to discuss Dr. Raymond Moody’s “Proof of Heaven” – a fascinating bestseller on near-death experiences and the afterlife.
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The Outreach Committee has devoted extensive time over the past few months in communication with our Episcopal Schools Partnership and the Diocese of Haiti to monitoring the progress of the construction of our 10-room school which was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. This effort is the Outreach “Focus Project” for 2013-2014.
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The Wise Women of the parish (along with a good number of men!) will gather on Sunday, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. to share lunch and discuss a fascinating talk delivered by Dr. Brené Brown, research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work.
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The Outreach Committee has compiled a list of all of the organizations which received funding in 2013. Nearly $100,000 was distributed via grants to organizations requesting funding from the parish.
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Over its nearly 40 year history, Hospice of Santa Barbara has been fortunate to attract outstanding volunteers and supporters. Last year the organization that provides free care for anyone experiencing the impact of life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one honored three incredible individuals who have made a significant difference both to the organization and to the community by advancing compassionate end-of-life care in Santa Barbara, including All Saints’ own Peggy Polsky.
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The cathedral had been dominated by the singing of men and boys for more than 1,000 years, but that changed when the new choir sang in public for the first time at Evensong at the end of January.
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As many of you know, the Mount Calvary Monastery was destroyed in the Santa Barbara Tea Fire in 2008. Shortly after the fire, the monks relocated to St. Mary’s Retreat House on Mission Canyon Road, immediately adjacent to the Mission. Recently the Order reached an agreement with the Sisters of the Holy Nativity to purchase the property.
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Friday, Feb. 14 is Singles Night at All Saints in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Join with members of the All Saints family for an evening potluck beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish House. Feel free to invite friends or members of the community to join in the festivities.
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By almost any measure, the world is better than it has ever been. People are living longer, healthier lives. Many nations that were aid recipients are now self-sufficient. Bill Gates
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