From Rev Iain Baxter, All Saints Chiang Mai
Dear Friends,
This Thursday is Ascension Day, and we will be marking Jesus ascent into heaven this Sunday. What does it mean to us? Why did Jesus need to ascend? And how does it affect our understanding of the world today?
Theology on Tap
Our next Theology on Tap meeting will be this Friday, 26th May. We will again gather at 7 p.m. at the UN Irish Pub. This month’s topic is the meaning of liturgy and the sacraments!
Our bible readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter are Acts 1:6-14, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11, and we will be singing the hymns Awake My Soul and with the Sun, Christ is Alive, Christ Whose Glory Fills The Skies, and All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
The readings can be found via this link!
Connie’s Ordination
Connie Mudore will be ordained as a priest of the Open Episcopal Church on Monday 5th June. The ordination will be in London, but we will be gathering here at All Saints to take part by live video link. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thailand time. Please come!
Church Governance
After much discussion, we have decided to appoint five trustees to oversee the life and work of All Saints. I will be accountable to the trustees and they will be making the major decisions in the church’s future. The treasurer and I will attend the Trustees Meeting, but will not have vote.
There will also be a larger Advisory Group which will be consulted by email before major decisions are made, or whenever I or the trustees would like wider input.
This structure will be reviewed in the future, but we are not implementing an elected council at this time, due to the relatively small congregation whose composition varies widely throughout the year.
If you don’t know the way to All Saints, directions can be found on the Where and When page.
Most people get to hear about us via the internet or by word of mouth, so please feel free to pass on this email to others.
All are welcome to join us as we share the presence of the risen Jesus in our lives! We hope to see you soon and that you will enjoy worshiping with us,
God bless,
Iain
All Saints' Chiang Mai 