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Living Stones!

Posted on 30/04/2026 | Leave a comment

Dear Friends,

The New Testament passage from 1 Peter 2 this week teaches us that Jesus is the chief cornerstone on which to build our lives.  Somehow, through knowing and following Jesus, we are transformed into living stones.

What does this process of transformation look like in your life?  Join us this Sunday as we explore more deeply these themes of foundation and aliveness expressed in the following scriptures.  

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, Let Us Build A House.  

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon


Video of last week’s sermon is now available on the All Saints YouTube Channel

 Chili Night is Back!

Chili Night is back.  Join us at the Vicarage on Tuesday, May 5th as the weekly tradition returns.  

Potluck on Sunday, May 10th
 

Join us for a potluck – bring something for us all to enjoy – on Sunday, May 10th at the Vicarage.  It is always wonderful when we can gather together for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of food and chatting.  

Chiang Mai Pride on May 24th

As is our tradition, All Saints will have a booth and a banner for us to march in the parade.  Join us for a wonderful time of community outreach and connection.  And we have shirts!  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,

Pastor Mark

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The Good Shepherd!

Posted on 25/04/2026 | Leave a comment

Dear Friends,

The Gospel reading this Sunday comes from John, an eye witness to Jesus’ life and ministry.  John quotes Jesus in explaining that the sheep belonging to him will listen to his voice.  And there will be other competing voices vying for our attention.  

How can we tune into Jesus’ voice so that we can receive the abundant good things he has for us?  What other voices are vying for your time and attention in 2026?

The readings for the Forth Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10, and we will be singing the hymns Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise, The Lord’s My Shepherd, The King of Love My Shepherd Is.  

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon


Video of last week’s sermon is now available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


No Chili Night until August!

To coincide with my sabbatical, and also as a lot of people are away, Chili Night will be on hold, returning in August.
 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,

Pastor Mark

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Road to Emmaus!

Posted on 15/04/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Christ is with us!

Dear Friends,

The Gospel reading this Sunday tells the story of Jesus’ encounter with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. They didn’t know who he was until he broke the bread before them and they rushed back to Jerusalem to tell the good news that Jesus was risen. 

How often do we fail to recognize Jesus amongst us? Maybe when he arrives in the most unexpected place. Learn more about encountering Jesus this Sunday at All Saints. 

The readings for the Third Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 2:14, 36-41, 1 Peter 1:17-23, and Luke 24:13-35, and we will be singing the hymns Jesus Christ is Risen Today; Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks; In Christ alone my hope is Found; and Thine Be the Glory!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon

Video of last week’s sermon is now available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


No Chili Night until August!

To coincide with my sabbatical, and also as a lot of people are away, Chili Night will be on hold, returning in August.

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 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

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Christ is Risen!

Posted on 11/04/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Christ is Risen!

Dear Friends,

In Chiang Mai the pollution continues – we are still waiting for the resurrection of our beautiful city – it is hard to believe that soon the rains will come and the skies will be blue once again! Meanwhile, on the world stage, we see a very tentative ceasefire in the Persian Gulf – can we really believe it will hold?

This is the Second Sunday of Easter and we will be looking at the story of doubting Thomas.  Sometimes it is hard to believe what we haven’t yet seen, yet how can we doubt God’s love when we remember all that God has done for us?  Join us this Sunday at All Saints.

The readings for the Second Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 2:14, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31, and we will be singing the hymns Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; The Day of Resurrection; Hail the Day; and All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s Easter Sunday sermon will soon be available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


Songkran Fun Together!



All are welcome to join!  We will meet at Siri Wattana Market and walk down to the moat together.  Come prepared to get wet!!!


No Chili Night until August!

To coincide with my sabbatical, and also as a lot of people are away, Chili Night will be on hold, returning in August.


 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

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This is Holy Week! (Copy)

Posted on 02/04/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Good Friday – For God so loved the World!

Dear Friends,

This Friday we remember how Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice – showing that God’s love has no limits!  Then on Sunday we will celebrate the joy of the resurrection.

Jesus came to reconcile us to God and to one another – to bring healing and wholeness and life in all its fullness.  This will be the theme of our worship on Easter Sunday!  We should be a happy, rejoicing people, even in the midst of challenge and suffering!

We have the hope that things will get better and we work for that day!

For Good Friday our Tenebrae Service will have readings from Matthew 26:17-29, Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 15:1-15, Mark 15:16-32, Matthew 27:45-54, Isaiah 52:13 – 53:5, and Matthew 27:62-66.  We will sing the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; How deep the Father’s love for us; My Song is Love Unknown; Were You There When They Crucified My Lord; and O Love that Will Not Let Me Go!

The readings for Easter Sunday will be from Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, and John 20:1-18, and we will be singing the hymns Jesus Christ is Risen Today; The Day of Resurrection; Christ is Alive; and Thine Be the Glory!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s sermon is now available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


Easter Services – This Week!



Good Friday –       7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday –  10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April 


Easter Potluck! – This Sunday!



Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage!   This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies! 


My Sabbatical



I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease nearly two years ago and I am still generally healthy. However, it is a degenerative disease and my condition will inevitably deteriorate.  While I am still well I would like to do more travelling and other activities – including more exercise to ensure I remain healthy for as long as possible.

With this in mind, I am considering going part-time.

In order to explore this, I am planning to take a three month “sabbatical” after Easter.  Mark will take on a full-time role and I will work part-time for the period to see how this goes.  We are working out the arrangements together.


No Chili Night until August!

To coincide with my sabbatical, and also as a lot of people are away, Chili Night will be on hold, returning in August.


 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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This is Holy Week!

Posted on 02/04/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Good Friday – For God so loved the World!

Dear Friends,

This Friday we remember how Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice – showing that God’s love has no limits!  Then on Sunday we will celebrate the joy of the resurrection.

Jesus came to reconcile us to God and to one another – to bring healing and wholeness and life in all its fullness.  This will be the theme of our worship on Easter Sunday!  We should be a happy, rejoicing people, even in the midst of challenge and suffering!

We have the hope that things will get better and we work for that day!

For Good Friday our Tenebrae Service will have readings from Matthew 26:17-29, Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 15:1-15, Mark 15:16-32, Matthew 27:45-54, Isaiah 52:13 – 53:5, and Matthew 27:62-66.  We will sing the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; How deep the Father’s love for us; My Song is Love Unknown; Were You There When They Crucified My Lord; and O Love that Will Not Let Me Go!

The readings for Easter Sunday will be from Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, and John 20:1-18, and we will be singing the hymns Jesus Christ is Risen Today; The Day of Resurrection; Christ is Alive; and Thine Be the Glory!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s sermon is now available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


Easter Services – This Week!



Good Friday –       7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday –  10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April 


Easter Potluck! – This Sunday!



Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage!   This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies! 


My Sabbatical



I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease nearly two years ago and I am still generally healthy. However, it is a degenerative disease and my condition will inevitably deteriorate.  While I am still well I would like to do more travelling and other activities – including more exercise to ensure I remain healthy for as long as possible.

With this in mind, I am considering going part-time.

In order to explore this, I am planning to take a three month “sabbatical” after Easter.  Mark will take on a full-time role and I will work part-time for the period to see how this goes.  We are working out the arrangements together.


No Chili Night until August!

To coincide with my sabbatical, and also as a lot of people are away, Chili Night will be on hold, returning in August.


 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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Palm Sunday!

Posted on 29/03/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Last Year’s Palm Sunday

Dear Friends,

This Sunday we will celebrate Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem as the “King of the Jews” – then on Good Friday we will see him crucified and once again proclaimed as “King of the Jews” – this time by Pilate!  How quickly things can change in less than a week!

We live in equally uncertain times – will the war be over by Easter, or will the Middle East and the world be in the midst of a spectacular disaster?  We have no way of knowing!  All we can do is trust in God and pray for wisdom and restraint from all those involved.

The readings for Palm Sunday will be from Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 26:14-29, and we will be singing the hymns Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest; All Glory, Laud and Honour; Hosanna, Loud Hosanna; Above All; and Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!

For Good Friday our Tenebrae Service will have readings from Matthew 26:17-29, Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 15:1-15, Mark 15:16-32, Matthew 27:45-54, Isaiah 52:13 – 53:5, and Matthew 27:62-66.  We will sing the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; How deep the Father’s love for us; My Song is Love Unknown; Were You There When They Crucified My Lord; and O Love that Will Not Let Me Go!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s sermon will soon be available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


YCF Trip to Huahin

First Communion for the newly baptised

This week Mum and I were in Huahin with the Youth Charity Foundation.  Last Sunday eleven children were baptised and the whole week was a great success!








Staying by the Sea

After the Baptism

Lunch together

Gathered by the Sea


Easter Services!



Palm Sunday –    10:30 a.m. Sunday 29th March
Good Friday –       7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday –  10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April 


Easter Potluck! – Next Sunday



Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage!   This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies! 


What’s Happening to Trans People in the USA?


Are you concerned but not really sure of all the facts.  Feel free to join this internet broadcast.  

Monday 30th March at 8 am in Thailand!


No Chili Night next Week!

There will be no Chili Night next Tuesday, 31st March. It will return on Tuesday 7th April!   


 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 

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Lazarus Come!

Posted on 20/03/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Lazarus Come Out!

Dear Friends,

Everything in the world seems to be going wrong with wars in Europe and the Middle East, and fear of war elsewhere!  We need a new start – a metaphorical resurrection, maybe!  However, our Old Testament and Gospel readings this Sunday speak of real resurrection!  Firstly we read about the dry bones in Ezekiel being clothed with flesh and receiving God-breathed new life!  Then we hear about the raising of Lazarus from the dead!

We Christians are a resurrection people!  We have new life to share with the world!  This is the Good News of Jesus!

The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent will be from Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-6, 17-27, 38-45, and we will be singing the hymns All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name; Days of Elijah; One Bread, One Body; and Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!

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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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s sermon will soon be available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


YCF Trip to Huahin

Staying by the Sea!

Mum and I are in Huahin with the Youth Charity Foundation from 19th to 27th March.  They make the trip every three years or so.

For many of the children it will be the first time they have seen the sea.  Please continue to pray for the safety of all involved!


Easter Services – Coming Up!



Palm Sunday –    10:30 a.m. Sunday 29th March
Good Friday –       7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday –  10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April 


Easter Potluck!



Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage!   This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies! 


No Chili Night next Week!

There will be no Chili Night next Tuesday, 24th March. It will return on Tuesday 7th April!   

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 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

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True Healing!

Posted on 14/03/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Seeing Clearly!

Dear Friends,

In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians he writes: “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”  He means that one day we will really see clearly, really know God, really be our true selves.  But for now our sight is imperfect, we don’t really understand.

In this week’s Gospel reading we hear of a man born blind whose sight is restored by Jesus.  But the story is not told as a miracle to show Jesus’ power, or even compassion, but to show thetrue sight of the man who sees who Jesus is!  The Pharisees and learned people can’t see it, but this despised and undervalued human being can!

Do we see Jesus is our lives?  Do we really see the work of God among us?  Let us pray that we receive a new vision of our God!

The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent will be from 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-17, 35-41, and we will be singing the hymns Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Amazing Grace, Break Thou the Bread of Life, and Born in Song!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s sermon will soon be available on the All Saints YouTube Channel


YCF Trip to Huahin – Next Week!

Leading Worship by the Sea!

Mum and I plan to travel down to Huahin with the Youth Charity Foundation from 19th to 27th March.  They make the trip every three years or so.

For many of the children it will be the first time they have seen the sea.  Please pray for the safety of all involved!


Easter Services – Coming Up!



Palm Sunday –    10:30 a.m. Sunday 29th March
Good Friday –       7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday –  10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April 


Easter Potluck!



Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage!   This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies! 



Tuesday Chili Night Continues!

Chili Night continues next Tuesday, 17th March, and then will take a week’s break – returning on Tuesday 31st March!   

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 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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Living Water!

Posted on 06/03/2026 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Montha Than Waterfall

Dear Friends,

Last Saturday transACTIONrefuge went on a hike.  Nine of us drove up to the Montha Than Waterfall and went on a short hike – ending up at the waterfall where the bravest went for a swim.  The waterfall was the highlight of the walk and everyone was happy to see it!  Why?  Because water gives life!  Just contrast the bare desert mountains of the Middle East with the lush green mountains of Thailand to see this truth!

In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus encounters a woman at an ancient Samarian well.  He offers her “living water”.  That is what the Christian life is all about: the opportunity to be continually filled with living water!  Sometimes we feel dry and barren too, but that water is available if we just allow God to open the flood gates!

The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent will be from Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-26, 39-42, and we will be singing the hymns Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise; Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; In the Morning when I Rise; and In Christ alone my hope is Found!

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!

Video of Last Week’s Sermon



Video of last week’s sermon will soon be available on the All Saints YouTube Channel

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News from Christa and Mark!



Please pray for Mark and Christa at this time!  This is the latest news on their situation:

Christa writes:

A quick update on our visa process.

This morning, Mark received his visa approval — which we are incredibly grateful for.

I am still waiting on one final document before I can submit my own application. As soon as it arrives, we’ll move forward with the next step. Please keep us in mind and in your prayers as we wait for the document to come through. We’re hoping it arrives quickly and without complication so we can return to Thailand soon.


Thank you again for making this process possible. Your generosity has allowed us to take these steps with peace instead of panic.

We’re hopeful and trusting that the remaining pieces will fall into place.
We’ll keep you posted.
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YCF Trip to Huahin

Leading Worship by the Sea!

Mum and I plan to travel down to Huahin with the Youth Charity Foundation from 19th to 27th March.  They make the trip every three years or so.

For many of the children it will be the first time they have seen the sea.  Please pray for the safety of all involved!
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Easter Services – Coming Up!



Palm Sunday –    10:30 a.m. Sunday 29th March
Good Friday –       7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday –  10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April 
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Easter Potluck!



Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage!   This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies! 
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Tuesday Chili Night Continues!

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.

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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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