From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
All Saints People in 2023
(My church email is not working! Please use iainbaxter.mail@gmail.com to contact me!)Dear Friends,
We have a busy three weeks coming up at All Saints. Firstly, today is Ascension Day, and on Sunday we will celebrate “Ascension Sunday”. Then the following week is the Feast of Pentecost and our service will be followed by our own potluck feast at the vicarage. Then finally, on Sunday 26th May, we will celebrate Trinity Sunday with Danni’s confirmation, followed by taking part in the 2024 Chiang Mai Parade March.
Marching in Pride says who we are – not that we are gay, lesbian, or trans, for most of us are not – it says that we at All Saints are a people who welcome all, that we are Christians who welcome all without discrimination. Our pride is in the wide and welcoming love of God!
The readings for this Ascension Sunday 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 that Sees Him Rise; All Heaven Declares; Lord, I lift your name on high; and Low in the Grave!
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Video of Last Sunday’s Service!
Video of Last Sunday’s Service is now available here!
Chiang Mai Pride 2024 – Sunday 26th May
Some of our younger marchers
All Saints will again be taking part in the Chiang Mai Pride event. We will be marching behind our banner and hopefully again having a booth at Thapae Gate. More details to follow. The Pride schedule is below.
Mark on the main stage last year!
Chiang Mai Pride 2024 Schedule
17:00 – Assembly at Chiang Mai Religion Practice Center the opposite side of the Governor’s residence
18:00 – Parade starts from Night Bazaar Road to Tha Phae Gate.
19:00 – 24:00 – Various activities will begin, such as cabaret shows, , wedding ceremonies, historical exhibitions, sex worker activities, temple events (Pa Pao, Yoong Huang, and Railway), along with movie screenings throughout the night, and many other entertainment activities.
This year, Chiang Mai is making history as the first city in Thailand to host the “Province Season Opening, Pride Month Celebration 2024 of Thailand”
Pentecost Lunch – 19th May
Sunday 19th May is Pentecost Sunday. We will be joined by the children from the Youth Charity Foundation and the service will be followed by lunch!
Please join us for out potluck lunch at the vicarage. Everyone is welcome!
Danni’s Confirmation
Sunday 26th May is Trinity Sunday. Danni was away when the other four candidates were confirmed on Easter Sunday so please join us on the 26th for Danni’s confirmation. (This will also be Father Peter’s last Sunday with us!)
Chili Night – Continues!
Every Tuesday everyone in Chiang Mai is invited to Chili Night in the Vicarage. Chili con Carne, rice, chips, ice-cream, and drinks are provided. Just come along! (But let me know in advance if you can!) All are welcome. Food is served at 6 p.m.
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 you,
Father Iain
All Saints' Chiang Mai 