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From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

God’s rich provision!

Dear Friends,

For the last few years we have driven out to the Youth Charity Foundation to celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving, but this year the kids are away so we are celebrating at All Saints before sharing in a potluck at the vicarage. 

For most of us the only harvesting we do is in the supermarket or at the restaurant salad bar, and in a land of plenty like Thailand it is easy to take food for granted. Yet our world still sees starvation due to war in places such as those in Gaza and Sudan.  As we give thanks, we must also remember those in need, and pray and work to make this world a safer place where all are fed and live in safety.

The readings for the Harvest Thanksgiving this Sunday will be from Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16, and we will be singing the hymns Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; For the Fruit of all Creation; For the Beauty of the Earth; and We Plow the Fields and Scatter!

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!

Theology on Tap – Last Night!

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 was last night, and a great time was had by all!

Harvest Festival—This 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.

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)}}

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)}}

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.

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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)}}

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Here I am Lord, Send Him!!!

Dear Friends,

When God calls us it is easy to think that God must be calling someone else!  “I am too young/old” is often our response!  Jeremiah complained that he was too young, Abraham complained that he was too old, but God used both of them.

In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus heals on the Sabbath and is condemned by the head of the synagogue where the healing took place.  Jesus calls him a hypocrite!  

We are called to bring healing to the world too and to share God’s love with all.  Some actions – like caring for the children of the Youth Charity Foundation or helping refugees from Myanmar – will receive praise from all.  Other actions – like highlighting the on-going genocide in Gaza or our work with transACTIONrefuge – will receive support from some but condemnation from others!  But we are called to do what we believe God is calling us to do!

Let us therefore, each one of us, seek to follow God’s calling on our lives!

Our scripture readings this Sunday will be from Jeremiah 1:4-10, Hebrews 12:18-29, and Luke 13:10-17, and we will be singing the great hymns All My Hope on God Is Founded; I, the Lord of Sea and Sky; Make Me a Channel of your Peace; and Go forth and tell!

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! 

Welcome Back Service & Potluck – Last Sunday

We had a special “Welcome Back” service on Sunday 17th August as international schools began the new school year.  The church was packed as our choir of children from the Youth Charity Foundation lead our worship. 

The service was followed by an equally packed potluck lunch at the vicarage.

The All Saints’ Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation will be performing at the AUA Theatre on Saturday 13th September at 4 p.m.  More information to follow!

From the Margins to Empowerment

Payap University’s Institute of Religion, Culture and Peace will be hosting a series of programs throughout August and September around the theme of “From the Margins to Empowerment: Building Inclusive Justice and Peace through Storytelling, Dialogue, and Advocacy”. All programs are free and open to the public. Three are highlighted below. The Interview sessions will take place at the International College (Pentecost Building, Room 419) on the main Payap campus. 

Friday, August 22 from 10 – 11:30 with lunch following.
LGBTQIA+ Interview and Storytelling with Rev. Ken Dobson

Friday, August 29 from 10 – 11:30 with lunch following.
Persons with Disabilities Interview and Storytelling with Rev. Dr. Gene Bourquin

For a fuller schedule or more information contact Chris Tananone.

Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage

Saturday, September 13: Interfaith Walking Pilgrimage: Dialogue with different faith leaders and representatives in Wat Ket area (Baha’i, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian – including All Saints).

The pilgramage will arrive at All Saints at midday and will join in a thirty minute act of worship.
More details to follow.

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)}}

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Worship with the Choir this Sunday!

AND POTLUCK TO FOLLOW

Dear Friends,

It is good to praise the Lord!  And this Sunday the All Saints Choristers will be leading our worship as we welcome people back for the new international school year!  Our service will centre around the theme of music and singing as we count our blessings – whatever they are!

We’ll then all proceed to the vicarage for a Welcome Back Potluck!  This is all part of being community!

Our scripture readings for this Sunday will be from Sirach 39:12-15; Ephesians 5:18-20 and Colossians 3:15-17; and Matthew 26:26-30, and we will be singing the hymns When in our Music God is Glorified; Lord of the Dance; Bless the Lord oh my Soul; and Lord, for the Years!

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! 

Welcome Back Service & Potluck – This Sunday 17th August!

We will have a special “Welcome Back” service on Sunday 17th August as international schools begin the new school year.  Our choir of children from the Youth Charity Foundation will be leading our worship and the service will be followed by a potluck lunch at the vicarage.

Chili Night – Back Next Tuesday

Chili Night returns 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)}}

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Another Baptism this Sunday

Dear Friends,

This Sunday I will have the joy of baptising Cassandra, a young woman who has been attending All Saints for the last few weeks and searching for God for a much longer period.

She will be signaling that she wants to follow the example of Jesus in her life – and that despite the negative example of some Christians she has encountered in the past.

Please join us on this joyous occasion.  

This will also be the last Sunday that our intern, Clay, will be with us at All Saints, so we will be saying a fond farewell and thankyou!  You can hear the sermon he preached last week via the link below.

Clay, Elsa, and Mark at Chiang Mai Pride

Our scripture readings for this Sunday will be from Genesis 18:20-32, Colossians 2:6-19, and Luke 11:1-13, and we will be singing the hymns Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Oh Lord, Hear my Prayer; Seek Ye First; and What a Friend We Have in Jesus!

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! 

1946 Movie – Last Monday!

Last Monday we had a screening of “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture,” a new documentary film that traces the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement back to a particularly consequential translation of the Bible in 1946.

It was a great evening with fantastic food before the movie and a great discussion afterwards where people were able to share their personal stories.  Many church and non-church people attended.

Heartfelt thanks to Clay and Christa for organising this event.

Welcome Back Service & Potluck – 17th August

We will have a special “Welcome Back” service on Sunday 17th August as international schools begin the new school year.  Our choir of children from the Youth Charity Foundation will be leading our worship and the service will be followed by a potluck lunch at the vicarage.

Chili Night

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.

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)}}

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Which are you?

Dear Friends,
Most of us are doers – we like to get things done!  The active people in the church are like that, after all, James said that faith without works is dead.

But when the doer, Martha, complained to Jesus about the listener, Mary, Jesus said that Mary had “chosen the better part!”

Do we find it easier to do than to find time to really listen to Jesus?  How can we become better listeners and so better disciples too?

Our scripture readings for this Sunday will be Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:15-28, and Luke 10:38-42, and we will be singing the hymns All Creatures of our God and King; Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee; When the Music Fades; and Lift High the Cross!

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! 

1946 Movie – Next Monday!

Join us for a screening of “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture,” a new documentary film that traces the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement back to a particularly consequential translation of the Bible in 1946. Deeply researched and movingly told, this film sheds light on the complex history of Christian homophobia and the questionable scriptural foundation upon which it was built.

Watch the trailer here!

Bring a friend and join us to watch, discuss, and eat lots of popcorn.

Snacks are provided, and entry is free, although we recommend a donation of 250฿ to support All Saints Chiang Mai, the first (only?) affirming church in Chiang Mai.

6:00 PM on Monday, 21 July,
at the Mennonite Central Committee.

RSVP to Clay or Christa or by QR Code.

Chili Night Continues Next Week!

Chili Night returned last Tuesday!   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.

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)}}