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)
All Saints' Chiang Mai 