Monthly Archives: November 2025

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Dear Friends,

This week we mark Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 9th November and then, two days later, on Tuesday 11th November, I will lead the Remembrance Day Observance at the Foreign Cemetery.  Please assemble at 10:30 a.m.  Directions to the Foreign Cemetery can be found here!

Remembrance Day began as Armistice Day to mark the end of the First World War on the 11th November 1918 at 11 a.m. UK time.  (Midday Central European Time.)  Since then a minutes silence has been held each year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.  At the end of the Second World War this became two minutes silence to commemorate the dead of the two world-wide conflicts. It has now become a time to remember all those killed in all subsequent wars and armed conflicts around the world, and to redouble our efforts to work for peace!

From the very beginning the two phrases associated with Remembrance Day are “Lest we forget” and “Never Again!”  In the light of the on-going conflicts in Ukraine, Myanmar, and the Holy Land, these words have never been so apt.  We pray for the end of hostilities and a just and lasting peace for all.

The bible readings for this Remembrance Sunday will be Isaiah 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Luke 21:5-19, and we will be singing the hymns O God our help in Ages Past, Abide with Me, Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, and The Day Thou gavest Lord is Ended!

YouTube Live

We now use YouTube Live 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! 

Theology on Tap – TODAY – Thursday, 6th November!

This Thursday is Theology on Tap with the topic “American Christianity: How Did We Get Here?”

Why is Christianity in the United States so deeply entangled with white Christian nationalism, political extremism, and racism today? 

In this month’s Theology and Tap, we’ll watch a video with Dr. Jemar Tisby discussing the hard truths about how race and power shaped Christianity in the United States and how we can come together to imagine a better path forward. The video will be followed by group discussion. 

Bring a friend, or meet new ones. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome and appreciated. 

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

Suggested donation: 100 Baht

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 Remembrance Day

On Tuesday 11th, I will lead the Remembrance Day Observance at the Foreign Cemetery.  Please assemble at 10:30 a.m.  Directions to the Foreign Cemetery can be found here!

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Events Coming Up – November / December

Sunday 9th November    
Remembrance Sunday

Tuesday 11th November    
Remembrance Day

Sunday 16th November    
Normal Sunday!!!!!

Thursday 20th November    
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 23rd November    
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service

Sunday 30th November    
Advent Sunday
(Followed by Potluck)

Sunday 7th December    
Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday 14th December  
Third Sunday of Advent

Saturday 20th December    
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 21st December    
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Wednesday 24th December    
Midnight Mass

Thursday 25th December    
Christmas Day

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Service

This vigil will take place on the evening of Thursday 20th November.   In the Vicarage Garden at 7p.m.

Then on Sunday 23rd November, we will mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance in our morning worship at All Saints!

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Virtual Garage Sale

A Garage Sale is a North American tradition where people empty-out their unwanted possessions (often stored in a garage) and put them for sale in their yard.  In England we have “car boot sales” for a similar purpose.

The disadvantage of a traditional garage sale is that you need somewhere to store all the stuff and people may have things to dispose of at different times!  Hence… a Virtual Garage Sale!

This is how it will work: 

1) Bring your item to church, or the MCC Office, or send Sarah a photo and description if that’s easier!
2) Sarah will advertise the item online.
3) People can buy the item online and then collect or have it sent by Grab delivery.

Hopefully, we will raise much needed money for church funds!

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Chili Night 

No Chili Night next week due to Remembrance Day.  Chili Night will return the following week on Tuesday 16th November.

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)}}

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Dear Friends,

All Saints Day is when we remember that we are all saints – and also remember the Christian people who have gone before us as examples in the faith!

We may remember our parents and grandparents, that teacher at Sunday School, or that friend who was always there for us.

As we hold our Celebration for All Saints Day this Sunday, we remember those who have gone before and rejoice that we are part of a community of love and care!

The All Saints Choristers will also be with us, reminding us that we are a people of all ages from many different nations.  It will be a time of thanksgiving and praise!

Our service will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage!

We have a busy month ahead, with All Saints Day, Remembrance Sunday, and Transgender Day of Remembrance Sunday.  And then we will be into Advent!  But God is good, and we can give thanks and pray for our world together!

The readings for this Sunday will be from Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12, and we will be singing the hymns For All the Saints; For all the Saints who’ve Shown your Love; Bless the Lord oh my soul; Sing with all the Saints in Glory; and O when the Saints go Marching in!
YouTube Live

We now use YouTube Live 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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All Saints Day Celebration – This Sunday!

All Saints Day

This Sunday, 2nd November, we will be celebrating All Saints Day.  This will be a great day of celebration as we welcome our choir from the Youth Charity Foundation.

Morning worship will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage.  

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Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 9th and Tuesday 11th November we will remember victims of war and together declare “never again!”

Sunday 9th November is Remembrance Sunday.  We will gather at All Saints at 10:30 a.m. to remember victims of war and armed conflict around the world. The service will include two minutes silence at 11 a.m. and hymns will include The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended, and Abide with Me. 

On Tuesday 11th, I will lead the Remembrance Day Observance at the Foreign Cemetery.  Please assemble at 10:30 a.m.  Directions to the Foreign Cemetery can be found here!

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Events Coming Up – November / December

Sunday 2nd November    
Celebration of All Saints Day
(Followed by Potluck)

Sunday 9th November    
Remembrance Sunday

Tuesday 11th November    
Remembrance Day

Sunday 16th November    
Normal Sunday!!!!!

Thursday 20th November    
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 23rd November    
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service

Sunday 30th November    
Advent Sunday
(Followed by Potluck)

Sunday 7th December    
Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday 14th December  
Third Sunday of Advent

Saturday 20th December    
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 21st December    
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Wednesday 24th December    
Midnight Mass

Thursday 25th December    
Christmas Day

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Service

This vigil will take place on the evening of Thursday 20th November.  More details to follow! 

Then on Sunday 23rd November, we will mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance in our morning worship at All Saints!

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Virtual Garage Sale

A Garage Sale is a North American tradition where people empty-out their unwanted possessions (often stored in a garage) and put them for sale in their yard.  In England we have “car boot sales” for a similar purpose.

The disadvantage of a traditional garage sale is that you need somewhere to store all the stuff and people may have things to dispose of at different times!  Hence… a Virtual Garage Sale!

This is how it will work: 

1) Bring your item to church, or the MCC Office, or send Sarah a photo and description if that’s easier!
2) Sarah will advertise the item online.
3) People can buy the item online and then collect or have it sent by Grab delivery.

Hopefully, we will raise much needed money for church funds!

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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)}}