Monthly Archives: May 2023

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

The Holy Spirit poured our for All People!

Dear Friends,

The Day of Pentecost, which we celebrate this Sunday, is when the Holy Spirit was poured out on all people – as prophesied by the prophet Joel:

In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

This outpouring was marked by the diversity of people gathered on that first Pentecost.  The crowd included “Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs!”

On Pentecost afternoon, All Saints will take part in the annual Pride March and the gathering which will follow.  This year the organizers are keen to not only highlight the diversity of LGBTQ+ people, but the many ethnicities and genders who will be gathered together.

All Saints will march in the parade and have a booth at Tha Phae Gate to share the message that God loves everyone, and that God longs to pour out God’s Spirit on all!

The readings for Pentecost Sunday will be from Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, and John 20:19-23, and we will be singing the hymns Come Down, O Love Divine; Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind; O Breath of Life, Come Sweeping Through Us; and O God of Burning, Cleansing Flame!

Use this link to join on Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 am
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon

Last week’s sermon for our Celebration of the Ascension, “Has He Gone?”, can be seen here!

Chiang Mai Pride – This Sunday, 28th May 2023!

All Saints will have a booth at Tha Phae Gate and will be marching in the parade!

Lots of people, including me, will be away that weekend so if you are in Chiang Mai, please talk to Mark about how you can help.  This will be a great opportunity to show how we at All Saints care for and welcome all people!

Chiang Mai Pride 2023 will celebrate Pride Month 2023, as the first province in Thailand, with the concept Beyond Gender: Pride United: Celebrating Diversity, Embracing Unity on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

The parade will begin assembling at 5 p.m. at the Buddha Sathan, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and will march to the Tha Phae Gate.

At Tha Phae Gate there will be the same activities as the temple fair, including performances, music, gender talks, weddings for LGBT couples, booths, open-air movie screenings, and more.

Pattaya Ordination

Lloyd Hobbard-Mitchell

Unfortunately, I shall miss the Chiang Mai Pride celebrations as I have been invited to attend the ordination of Lloyd Hobbard-Mitchell at St. George’s, Pattaya.

Please hold Lloyd in your prayers!

The Youth Charity Foundation

Worship Time!

Last week, Mum, Nat, and I, had the joy of attending the YCF Back to School Worship Time.  They have nineteen new children this year, so please hold them in your prayers!

Some of the older boys help in the work!

They have also finished the complete reroofing and renovation of the House of Hope main building.  It looks very smart!

My Trip

I shall be away from Friday 26th May until Saturday 24th June.  Ratcha and I will be visiting southern Thailand, while mum is in the UK for most of June.  Please pray that we will have safe travels!

Pastor Mark and Father Peter will be leading worship in my absence.

Chili Night 

Some of the group!

Chili Night is on vacation!  It will return on Tuesday 4th July!  
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!

God bless,

Father Iain

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Risen and Ascended

Dear Friends,

This Thursday is Ascension Day when the Church celebrates Jesus’ return to the Father! How ever we understand the Ascension, its key message is contained in Jesus’ words to his disciples: “And lo I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  We have the promise that while Jesus is not physically present with us, God is with us through the Holy Spirit!

The readings for this Sunday’s Celebration of the Ascension will be from Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53, and we will be singing the hymns Hail the Day; To God be the Glory; King of Kings, Majesty; and Love Divine, all Loves Excelling!

Use this link to join on Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 am
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon

Last week’s sermon was not recorded due to the church retreat, but you can watch hundreds of past sermons and services on the website’s Audio-Visual page.

Spring Retreat 

More than twenty people enjoyed two days away at the RungNara Pool Villa Resort in Sansai last weekend.

In rain and shine we shared food and fellowship together!  Thanks to Katie who organised the event, and Christa who led worship on Sunday morning.  Thanks, too, to Father Peter who led worship back at All Saints!

Chiang Mai Pride – Next Sunday, 28th May 2023!

This week’s meeting!

Last Monday, Mark and Nat attended another planning meeting for Chiang Mai Pride!  All Saints will have a booth at Tha Phae Gate and will be marching in the parade!

Lots of people, including me, will be away that weekend so if you are in Chiang Mai, please talk to Mark about how you can help.  This will be a great opportunity to show how we at All Saints care for and welcome all people!

Marching in 2020!

On May 28, 2023, Chiang Mai Pride will be taking over the Night Bazaar Road and Tha Phae Gate with a spectacular parade, electrifying performance, amazing music, inspiring gender talks, beautiful same-sex marriage ceremonies, fun booths, outdoor film screenings, and so much more.

So, come on and join us as we celebrate our diversity and unleash our full potential with the theme “Beyond Gender”. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss! See you at CM Pride 2023 – let’s make it a day to remember! Thank you for your support.

Chili Night 

Some of the group!

This week will see the last Chili Night for a while!  It will return on Tuesday 4th July!  Come and join us at the vicarage at the usual time of 6 p.m. as we share chili followed by ice cream! 
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!

God bless,

Father Iain

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Last Sunday’s Service!

Dear Friends,
We has a wonderfully busy time last weekend.  On Saturday more than a dozen All Saints people were involved with the British Coronation Celebration, joining thousands of others braving the heat at the Consul’s Garden.  Then on Sunday Archbishop Ron Langham led our worship and joined us for a packed potluck at the vicarage!

This weekend most of us are off on retreat at the RungNara Pool Villa Resort in SanSai.  (More details below)  Father Peter will be leading worship at All Saints for those not retreating!

The readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21, and there will be two hymns: When Morning Gilds the Skies and Love Divine, all Loves Excelling!

There will be no Zoom broadcast this week, but you can watch hundreds of past sermons and services on the website’s Audio-Visual page.

Last Week’s Sermon

Video of last week’s sermon by Archbishop Ron Langham can be found here!

Spring Retreat Information

The church retreat is finally here!

We have rented the entire RungNara Pool Villa in Mae Jo (click for google maps link). Check in on Friday afternoon and out on Sunday at mid-day. There is a pool, horseback riding, and fishing, so dress accordingly.

FOOD: We will bring pizza for Friday night, and will go out or order in for meals on Saturday. There is a kitchen, so feel free to bring some breakfast stuff. We will have coffee and scrambled eggs. Bring snacks to share.

AGENDA: Our time is unstructured, so bring games and be ready to enjoy relaxing.

PAYMENT: Rooms are 1200 THB/night, please contact Katie. If you can send a bank transfer ASAP, she will forward it to the resort ASAP. Email: k.e.wierenga@gmail.com,
Tel.: 097 990 7957

Chiang Mai Pride – 28th May 2023

Last Monday, Mark, Paddy, Nat, and I attended the planning meeting for Chiang Mai Pride 2023.  All Saints will be marching with a banner and will have a booth at Tha Phae Gate.  Volunteers needed – see Pastor Mark!

Get ready to mark your calendars for Chiang Mai Pride 2023 – the biggest and most fabulous event of the year! This year, Chiang Mai is making history as the first city in Thailand to host the “Province Season Opening, Pride Month Celebration 2023 of Thailand” . And we want YOU to be a part of it!

On May 28, 2023, we’ll be taking over Night Bazaar Road and Tha Phae Gate with a spectacular parade, electrifying performance, amazing music, inspiring gender talks, beautiful same-sex marriage ceremonies, fun booths, outdoor film screenings, and so much more.

So, come on and join us as we celebrate our diversity and unleash our full potential with the theme “Beyond Gender”. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss!

See you at CM Pride 2023 – let’s make it a day to remember! Thank you for your support.

Last Saturday, 6 May 2023, there was a ‘Garden Party’ at the Consul’s Garden to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.  Many All Saints people attended!

All Saints’ Headquarters with Elsie, Amy, and Wim

Paddy on the Lawn

Girls on the Grass

Deacon Nat, Father Iain, and another guest!

Chili Night 

Some of the group!

Chili Night will continue this Tuesday at the usual time of 6 p.m.  Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream! 
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!

God bless,

Father Iain

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Archbishop Ron will join us this Sunday!

POTLUCK LUNCH THIS WEEK!

Dear Friends,
We are delighted that Archbishop Ron Langham will again be visiting and preaching this Sunday, 7th May. He will be sharing how we at All Saints embrace unity in our diversity, coming from many nations, genders, sexualities, and church backgrounds.

Everyone is also invited to the British Coronation Celebration on Saturday – whether you’re a royalist or republican, British, Irish, or American – all are welcome!

The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter will be from 
Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-9, and John 14:1-12, and we will be singing the hymns Alleluia, Sing to Jesus; Christ, Be Our Light; Called as Partners in Christ’s Service; and
Let Us Build a House!

Use this link to join on Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 am
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon

Video of last week’s sermon by Pastor Mark, “What makes you happy?”, can be found here!

This Saturday, 6 May 2023, there will be a ‘Garden Party’ at the Consul’s Garden from 11am until 6pm to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

It’s a festival of great food, music & fun for the whole family … not just for British & Commonwealth expats, but for people from everywhere … especially Chiang Mai locals. There will be something for everyone.

CORONATION PROCESSION (9am)

The Coronation Procession starts at Thapae Gate, led by the British Ambassador H.E. Mr. Mark Gooding. The vehicles will proceed around the walls of Chiang Mai city, and then on to The Consul’s Garden on the river Ping. Participants include: Classic Cars of Lanna, Mini Club Chiang Mai, Triumph Rider’s Club, and Royal Enfield Rider’s Club.

THE MAIN EVENT (11am – 6pm)

FOOD: we have a tantalising range of quality food and drink on offer.

ACTIVITIES: There will be lots of fun activities for children … some based on traditional British games others involving skill-building workshops organized by local international schools. There will be fun cutouts of British icons for children to take photos. There will also be free guided kayak trips for kids and their parents on the river Ping.

ENTERTAINMENT: We have sourced great music and dance from all around the world: Scottish bagpipes, Australian didgeridoo, Celtic folk music, Bollywood dancers, Blues from Burma, and colourful cabaret and song acts from Suman and Gate Theatre.

EXHIBITION: There will be an exhibition depicting the close historical ties between the monarchies of the Thailand and the UK, and about the first British explorers to reach Chiang Mai.

RAFFLE DRAW AT 4PM: Winners of the major prizes must be at the draw to claim their prizes. Many local businesses – both big and small – have generously donated OVER 300,000 BAHT WORTH OF PRIZES.

TICKETS

Ticket price is 100 baht per person, but for children 12 years and under it’s free. To avoid disappointment, and to skip the queues by using the fast-track gate at the event, you can purchase tickets in advance in person at: Laughing Monkey in Hang Dong / Wild Hog Saloon / Fashion King / Ratilana Riverside Resort / 137 Pillars House / Lanna International School / Prem International School / The Consul’s Garden.

Each paid entry ticket will entitle you to one free raffle ticket. Extra raffle tickets can be purchased for 100 baht each.

All proceeds go the following charities: Foundation Of Child Understanding (FOCUS) and Mother Child Concern Foundation (MCC).  FOCUS works to prevent abuse of children and women, and to combat child sex trafficking in Northern Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. MCC in partnership with Thai Myanmar Friendship Group delivers humanitarian aid to displaced children fleeing from civil strife on Thailand’s northern borders, and within Myanmar.

Spring Retreat: 12th – 14th May

Our Spring Retreat will run from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May.  We are hiring a whole resort, RungNara Pool Villa, in SanSai, just outside Chiang Mai. 

It is only 30 minutes drive from church so should be easy for everyone to get there!  There are only ten rooms, so please let Katie know if you are coming.  There is a sign-up sheet at church!

It will be a time of relaxation and fun!

Chili Night 

Some of the group!

Chili Night will continue this Tuesday at the usual time of 6 p.m.  Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream! 
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!

God bless,

Father Iain