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Heaven and Earth!

Posted on 26/09/2025 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai


The Rich Man and Lazarus

Dear Friends,

This week’s Gospel reading tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus.  It’s an interesting story, but taken literally we have some awkward theological and philosophical questions.  But it is a parable, it isn’t meant to be taken literally!

Find out what we can learn from this story this Sunday!

Our Harvest Festival is fast approaching!  On Sunday 5th October (only a week away) we will celebrate the harvest at All Saints as we are joined by some of the children from the Youth Charity Foundation.  Our service will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage.

The scripture readings for this Sunday will be from Amos 6:1, 4-7, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, and Luke 16:19-31, and we will be singing the hymns All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name; All to Jesus I surrender; Dear Lord and Father of Mankind; and Before the Throne of God Above!
YouTube Live

We will again be using YouTube Live instead of Zoom to livestream our service.  

To watch our service live this Sunday please follow these steps:

1)  Click on the link below, and this will take you to the All Saints Chiang Mai YouTube channel. 
2)  Then click on “All Saints Chiang Mai is Live” to watch the service
Use this link to join our Sunday service on YouTube Live!

Last Week’s Service!

Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel! 

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NEW!!!!  Theology on Tap – Next Thursday, 2nd October!

Beer, Pizza and … The Bible?

Join us the first Thursday of the month to explore your questions—and problems—with the Bible over delicious food and stimulating conversation. We’ll watch a video exploring a spiritual theme, followed by group discussion. Bring a friend, or meet new ones. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome. 

6:00-8:00 pm at Bella Madre Pizza (next to Food4Thought East)
First Thursday of the month
The first gathering will be next Thursday, 2nd October.
A variety of beverages and food are available for purchase. 

Suggested donation: 100 Baht 

No RSVP required. Contact Christa with questions.

Last night, transACTIONrefuge held its second in-person get together.  Christa and I, and around 20 other people attended.  Many signed up to help with this valuable project initiated and overseen by All Saints.  Individuals and families are now starting to arrive from the States and elsewhere.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this project, transACTIONrefuge is a group of trans people and allies based in Chiang Mai, who seek to help trans people and their families relocate to Thailand by giving help and advice with visas, accommodation, healthcare, jobs, and daily living.  Above all we can be a shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold on to.  

Find out more:

Web:                transACTIONrefuge.com
Facebook:       Trans Action Refuge
Email:              transACTIONrefuge@proton.me


Harvest Festival—Next Sunday, 5th October

This year’s Harvest Festival will be held at All Saints Church as many of the Youth Charity Foundation children will be away.  It will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage.

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All Saints’ Book Club

Book Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-5:30. Location to be confirmed each week. We’re working our way through The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper.  Contact Christa or Gene for details.

Chili Night 

Chili Night continues this Tuesday!   Every week 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.

Please make a THB 100 donation.
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online – and now you can use our QR code!.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that God is mighty and we are in God’s hands!
God bless you,

Vicar Iain (he/they/she)

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Be Dishonest!

Posted on 19/09/2025 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai


Liar, Liar, Liar!

Dear Friends,


According to Forbes Magazine, even though voters hate it when a newly elected candidate reneges on campaign promises, and constituents want politicians who follow through and are fundamentally honest, a new paper suggests that the more honest a politician, the less likely they are to succeed.

Jesus knew all about dishonest leaders and powerful people, in this week’s Gospel passage he tells a story about a dishonest manager, and then makes this extraordinary statement:

I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes.

What did Jesus mean?  I shall be trying to unpack this at All Saints this Sunday – or will I?

The scripture readings at All Saints this Sunday will be from Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-7,and Luke 16:1-13, and we will be singing the hymns Let All the World in Every Corner Sing, Take My Life and Let it Be, Let us Break Bread Together, and A Mighty Fortress!

Use this link to join our Sunday service on YouTube Live!

Last Week’s Service!

Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel! 

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Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage – Last Saturday!

At First Church, Chiang Mai

Last Saturday we marched with different faith leaders and representatives in the Wat Ket area (Baha’i, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian – including All Saints).  We began in front of First Church (Nawarat), where we gathered for a welcome and introduction. Inside the church, we heard a presentation and joined in a short Protestant prayer.

At Masjid Altaqwa

From there, we walked to Masjid Altaqwa for a presentation and Muslim prayer. The journey then took us to Green O’Clock Garden, where representatives of the Bahá’í Faith invited us to sing and pray in their tradition. Around 11:30, we paused for a vegetarian lunch together.

In the garden at Green O’Clock 

At noon, people came to All Saints to learn more about our community and share worship in our tradition. The walk then went on to Wat Ket, a Buddhist temple, before we crossed the pedestrian bridge whose history is closely tied to the local Sikh community. We then stopped at a Chinese Shrine for an introduction to their tradition.

Together at All Saints

The Choir leading Worship

Singing their hearts out!

At All Saints we had a fantastic short sung Eucharist led by the All Saints Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation.  You can watch the children singing via this link!

In the Chinese Shrine

Mini Recital II – Saturday, September 13

Later on Saturday afternoon, the All Saints’ Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation performed at the AUA Theatre.  They were amazing!  You can watch their performance via this link!

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NEW!!!!  Theology on Tap – First Thursday of Each Month!

Beer, Pizza and … The Bible?

Join us the first Thursday of the month to explore your questions—and problems—with the Bible over delicious food and stimulating conversation. We’ll watch a video exploring a spiritual theme, followed by group discussion. Bring a friend, or meet new ones. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome. 

6:00-8:00 pm at Bella Madre Pizza (next to Food4Thought East)
First Thursday of the month
A variety of beverages and food are available for purchase. 

Suggested donation: 100 Baht 

No RSVP required. Contact Christa with questions.

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Harvest Festival—Sunday 5th October

This year’s Harvest Festival will be held at All Saints Church as many of the Youth Charity Foundation children will be away.  It will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage.

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Festival of Carols—Advanced Notice

This will be on Saturday 20th December at Thammapratheep Church

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All Saints’ Book Club

Book Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-5:30. Location to be confirmed each week. We’re working our way through The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper.  Contact Christa or Gene for details.

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Chili Night 

Chili Night continues this Tuesday!   Every week 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.

Please make a THB 100 donation.
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online – and now you can use our QR code!.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that God is mighty and we are in God’s hands!


God bless you,

Vicar Iain (he/they/she)

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Sing to the Lord!

Posted on 10/09/2025 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

The All Saints Choristers

Dear Friends,


This week we have a week of song – two concerts and two services!

First we have the Lannacapella Choir concert this Thursday afternoon.  They will be singing at Thammapratheep Church at 2 p.m. and the concert should last around an hour.

Then on Saturday we have a special half-hour sung Eucharist for the Interfaith Pilgrimage organised by the Payap University Peacebuilding Department.  This will be at All Saints at 12 noon and will be led by the All Saints Choristers.

Then later on Saturday afternoon, the All Saints Choristers will be performing at the AUA Theatre at 4 p.m. in an entertaining presentation of fun songs.

Finally, we have our regular Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.  This week, instead of using Zoom we are going to use YouTube Live.  This should give better sound quality and easier access.

It should be a great week!

Our scripture readings this Sunday will be from Exodus 32:7-14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, and Luke 15:1-10, and we will be singing the hymns The Lord’s My Shepherd (Crimond), Bless the Lord oh my soul, The Lord’s My Shepherd (Townsend), and The King of Love my Shepherd is!

Use this link to join our Sunday service on YouTube Live!

Last Week’s Service!

Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel! 

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Lanacappella Concert – This Thursday!

Featuring Maureen, Elsa, Chris, and Paddy from All Saints!!!
This Thursday September 11th @ 2:00pm at Thammapratheep Church
No tickets, no charge!
Support us by coming to hear us!

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Mini Recital II – This Saturday, September 13

The All Saints’ Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation will be performing at the AUA Theatre this Saturday, 13th September, at 4 p.m.   The concert will last about an hour.

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Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage – This Saturday!

Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage – Saturday, September 13

The actual pilgrimage is full, but you can still join us at All Saints at midday.

We will dialogue with different faith leaders and representatives in Wat Ket area (Baha’i, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian – including All Saints).

Our itinerary will begin at 9:00 am in front of First Church (Nawarat), where we will gather for a welcome and introduction. Inside the church, we will hear a presentation and join in a short Protestant prayer.

From there, we will walk to Masjid Altaqwa for a presentation and Muslim prayer. The journey will then take us to Green O’Clock Garden, where representatives of the Bahá’í Faith will invite us to sing and pray in their tradition. Around 11:30, we will pause for a vegetarian lunch together.

At noon, we will continue to All Saints to learn more about this community and share worship in their tradition. The walk will go on to Wat Ket, a Buddhist temple, before we cross the pedestrian bridge whose history is closely tied to the local Sikh community. We then hope to stop at a Chinese Shrine for an introduction to this tradition.

Our pilgrimage will return to First Church, closing the circle around 3:00 pm—perhaps a little earlier.

At All Saints we will have a short sung Eucharist at noon led by the All Saints Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation.  If you have not signed up for the pilgrimage, you can still join us at midday to share in sharing our worship with others.

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Harvest Festival—Sunday 5th October

This year’s Harvest Festival will be held at All Saints Church as many of the Youth Charity Foundation children will be away.  It will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage.

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Festival of Carols—Advanced Notice

This will be on Saturday 20th December at Thammapratheep Church

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All Saints’ Book Club

Book Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-5:30. Location to be confirmed each week. We’re working our way through The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper.  Contact Christa or Gene for details.

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Chili Night 

Chili Night continues this Tuesday!   Every week 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.

Please make a THB 100 donation.
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online – and now you can use our QR code!.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that God is mighty and we are in God’s hands!


God bless you,

Vicar Iain (he/they/she)

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How much will you pay?

Posted on 04/09/2025 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Gaza – Counting the Cost!

Dear Friends,


In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus says:

What king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace.

It seems to be something which Vladimir Putin failed to do when launching his invasion of Ukraine.  He thought it would be an easy victory – but it has proved to be nothing of the sort and has lasted years.  Likewise, I’m sure the Hamas attackers of 7th October never thought that the Israeli reaction would be so severe and long-lasting amounting to the genocide of their people.  If they had known, would they have attacked differently?  We must hold both situations in our prayers!

Jesus challenge his hearers, and challenges all people, to count the cost of following him.  Is it worth it and a cost worth paying?  It’s a question we should ask whenever we’ve an important decision to make.

Our scripture readings this Sunday will be from Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Philemon 1-12, and Luke 14:25-33, and we will be singing the hymns Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; I have decided to follow Jesus; Jesus calls us! o’er the tumult; and To God be the Glory!

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

Last Week’s Service!

Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel! 

Lanacappella Concert – Next Thursday

Featuring Maureen, Elsa, Chris, and Paddy from All Saints!!!
Thursday September 11th @ 2:00pm at Thammapratheep Church
No tickets, no charge!
Support us by coming to hear us!

Mini Recital II – Saturday, September 13

The All Saints’ Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation will be performing at the AUA Theatre on Saturday 13th September at 4 p.m.   The concert will last about an hour.

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Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage

Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage – Saturday, September 13

Dialogue with different faith leaders and representatives in Wat Ket area (Baha’i, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian – including All Saints).

Our itinerary will begin at 9:00 am in front of First Church (Nawarat), where we will gather for a welcome and introduction. Inside the church, we will hear a presentation and join in a short Protestant prayer.

From there, we will walk to Masjid Altaqwa for a presentation and Muslim prayer. The journey will then take us to Green O’Clock Garden, where representatives of the Bahá’í Faith will invite us to sing and pray in their tradition. Around 11:30, we will pause for a vegetarian lunch together.

At noon, we will continue to All Saints to learn more about this community and share worship in their tradition. The walk will go on to Wat Ket, a Buddhist temple, before we cross the pedestrian bridge whose history is closely tied to the local Sikh community. We then hope to stop at a Chinese Shrine for an introduction to this tradition.

Our pilgrimage will return to First Church, closing the circle around 3:00 pm—perhaps a little earlier.

At All Saints we will have a short sung Eucharist at noon led by the All Saints Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation.  If you don’t want to take part in the whole pilgrimage, you can still join us at midday to share in sharing our worship with others.

….

All Saints’ Book Club

Book Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-5:30. Location to be confirmed each week. We’re working our way through The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper.  Contact Christa or Gene for details.

Chili Night 

Chili Night continues this Tuesday!   Every week 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.

Please make a THB 100 donation.
 

Weekly Offering to All Saints

You can still donate in person or online – and now you can use our QR code!.  Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together.  God has shown that God is mighty and we are in God’s hands!


God bless you,

Vicar Iain (he/they/she)

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