June 8, 2014- Sermon by Rev. Christen Mills, newly ordained Deacon of the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Eastern Massachusetts and long-time member of All Saints’ church of Chelmsford, MA.

Sermon Easter 7—Year A June 1, 2014 William Bradbury   Acts 1:6-14  Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 Luke 24:44-53  (Gospel reading for Ascension Day)   After almost 7 weeks of Easter we come to the Ascension of Jesus. It’s a central story of the good news, but we’ve...

Mark your calendars! On Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM, a teen world music ensemble from Village Harmony will be performing at All Saints’. Parking behind the Santander Bank is encouraged. I have been involved with the organization since 2001 and am excited that Village Harmony will be coming to...

Sermon Easter 6—Year A May 25, 2014 William Bradbury   Acts 17:22-31  Psalm 66:7-18  1 Peter 3:13-22  John 14:15-21  “For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God.” 1Peter 3:18 Who is this God Jesus is bringing us to? There...

2014 Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Deanery Grant Information The grants listed below were approved at the May 2014 Merrimack Valley Deanery Meeting:

Sending Serving Grants The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts awards Sending Serving grant funds to support domestic and international programs that enhance the outreach ministries of congregations through new or existing programs. These programs support the vitality of congregations, youth and urban-ethnic-multicultural ministries. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Grant awards must have...

The 2014 TENS Conference Are you ready to take the next step in stewardship? Are you looking for ways to help your congregation and diocese discover the joyful path of generosity and giving? Join guides and meet companions who will walk along side you in following the Way. Internationally known...

Sermon Easter 5—Year A May 18, 2014 William Bradbury Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14   A man climbed the mountain and asked the guru: what’s the meaning of life? The guru replied, “Google it.” Thomas asked Jesus, “Lord, we do not know where you are...

June 21 Eucharistic Celebration and Family Picnic: Everyone in the diocesan community is invited to gather for a celebration and commemoration of Bishop Shaw’s ministry. This festive event will take place on June 21, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, at the Pinebank Promontory on Jamaica Pond (corner of Perkins...

Sermon Easter 3 May 4, 2014 William Bradbury   Acts 2:14a,36-41  Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 1 Peter 1:17-23  Luke 24:13-35  We’ve heard a lot this week about the botched execution in Oklahoma. The three drug cocktail didn’t work as planned, but the man finally died of a massive heart attack 45...