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All Saints’ Mission Statement
All Saints’ Episcopal Church strives to be a growing Christian community that welcomes, nurtures, and nourishes people of varied cultures, backgrounds, and ages.
We are committed to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, outreach and education for our parish family and for the community.
We gather as the Body of Christ so that we may grow in Christ and learn to live out our faith each day.
Our Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday
April 13th: 10:00 am
Coffee Hour: 11:00 am
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17th: 7:00 pm
Agape Meal: 6:00 pm
Good Friday
Friday, April 18th: 7:00 pm
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 19th: 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20th: 10:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt: 11:00 am
Easter Potluck Meal: 11:30 am
Our Holy Week services will be led by The Reverend Ann Strazza
along with organist/music director, Dr. Fred Irwin and our All Saints' choir.
(Only on Good Friday will a vocal soloist serve in place of the choir.)
Palm Sunday
April 13th: 10:00 am
Coffee Hour: 11:00 am
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17th: 7:00 pm
Agape Meal: 6:00 pm
Good Friday
Friday, April 18th: 7:00 pm
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 19th: 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20th: 10:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt: 11:00 am
Easter Potluck Meal: 11:30 am
Our Holy Week services will be led by The Reverend Ann Strazza
along with organist/music director, Dr. Fred Irwin and our All Saints' choir.
(Only on Good Friday will a vocal soloist serve in place of the choir.)
Salute to Broadway, a musical revue presented by our All Saints' Choir, occurred on Sunday, March 23rd at 4:00 pm. The 55-60 people in attendance enjoyed hearing selections from shows such as The Lion King, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, Phantom of the Opera and many more. We were delighted to see so many dear and familiar faces in the audience along with a number of folks who were brand new to All Saints'.
The choir had a total blast planning, rehearsing, and presenting Salute to Broadway! It promoted some wonderful bonding and relationship building opportunities, while also strengthening overall musicianship and performing skills. We are super proud of our choir members and grateful to Dr. Fred Irwin for indulging us the time and attention necessary to focus on this special event, aside from our weekly church choir rehearsals and service responsibilities
under his purview.
The choir had a total blast planning, rehearsing, and presenting Salute to Broadway! It promoted some wonderful bonding and relationship building opportunities, while also strengthening overall musicianship and performing skills. We are super proud of our choir members and grateful to Dr. Fred Irwin for indulging us the time and attention necessary to focus on this special event, aside from our weekly church choir rehearsals and service responsibilities
under his purview.
Hospitality and Fellowship
At All Saints', congregants are fortunate to regularly enjoy one another's hospitality and fellowship
along with fun activities and interesting presentations amid delicious food and drink.
Our Summer Congregational Potluck Dinner (see below) included an informative and relevant program
provided by a congregant expert in the field about "The Status of Street Drugs in America"
focusing on current trends of illegal drug use and distribution.
At All Saints', congregants are fortunate to regularly enjoy one another's hospitality and fellowship
along with fun activities and interesting presentations amid delicious food and drink.
Our Summer Congregational Potluck Dinner (see below) included an informative and relevant program
provided by a congregant expert in the field about "The Status of Street Drugs in America"
focusing on current trends of illegal drug use and distribution.
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Around The World Cooking Class
Parishioners and community folks have opportunity to explore exotic new countries through cooking.
Recipes are researched and selected, ingredients are signed up for and purchased,
then everyone comes together to cook and ultimately enjoy consuming the fruits of their labors.
Please consider participating in our upcoming March 18th class at 7:00 pm in the Lea Hall Kitchen.
It will be led by professional chef, Hazel Bell and focus on Flavors of Latin America - but 100% vegan!
All are welcome!
Parishioners and community folks have opportunity to explore exotic new countries through cooking.
Recipes are researched and selected, ingredients are signed up for and purchased,
then everyone comes together to cook and ultimately enjoy consuming the fruits of their labors.
Please consider participating in our upcoming March 18th class at 7:00 pm in the Lea Hall Kitchen.
It will be led by professional chef, Hazel Bell and focus on Flavors of Latin America - but 100% vegan!
All are welcome!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where are you, and where do I park?
A. We're located on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, right across from Nettingham Middle School. There is street parking in front of the church, and we also have a dedicated parking lot behind the church--simply turn onto Church Avenue from Park Avenue, take your first left onto School Place, and the lot is on your left.
Q. Who's invited to come to All Saints'?
A. All of you! Regardless of who you are, what you do, who you love, your faith (or lack thereof), your level of knowledge about God and the Church...you are welcome here.
Q. What if I've never been to an Episcopal service before?
A. You won't be alone, and you won't have to guess. Our bulletins give you all the information you need, and our parishioners are delighted to answer questions and guide you along.
Q. Do I have to take Communion? Am I forbidden to take Communion?
A. We don't check your spiritual I.D. when you come in. All baptized Christians are welcome to come forward for the Eucharist. If you'd prefer a blessing, come forward with your arms crossed over your chest and the priest will say a special prayer of blessing for you.
Q. What happens after the service?
A. We have an incredible Coffee Hour! This is your chance to have delicious homemade treats, a cup of fresh coffee or tea, and enjoy conversation together.
See what's coming up and watch our services online on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel!
Q. Where are you, and where do I park?
A. We're located on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, right across from Nettingham Middle School. There is street parking in front of the church, and we also have a dedicated parking lot behind the church--simply turn onto Church Avenue from Park Avenue, take your first left onto School Place, and the lot is on your left.
Q. Who's invited to come to All Saints'?
A. All of you! Regardless of who you are, what you do, who you love, your faith (or lack thereof), your level of knowledge about God and the Church...you are welcome here.
Q. What if I've never been to an Episcopal service before?
A. You won't be alone, and you won't have to guess. Our bulletins give you all the information you need, and our parishioners are delighted to answer questions and guide you along.
Q. Do I have to take Communion? Am I forbidden to take Communion?
A. We don't check your spiritual I.D. when you come in. All baptized Christians are welcome to come forward for the Eucharist. If you'd prefer a blessing, come forward with your arms crossed over your chest and the priest will say a special prayer of blessing for you.
Q. What happens after the service?
A. We have an incredible Coffee Hour! This is your chance to have delicious homemade treats, a cup of fresh coffee or tea, and enjoy conversation together.
See what's coming up and watch our services online on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel!
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We welcome donations for our church and outreach programs. To give online, please click our "donate" link below. Thank you for your gifts!
I'm New!
If you've never been to All Saints' before, we have information that you'll find helpful!
Please call or email us if you have more questions.
Please call or email us if you have more questions.
All Saints' Episcopal Church | 559 Park Avenue | Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-8047 | Church@AllSaints-SPNJ.org
(908) 322-8047 | Church@AllSaints-SPNJ.org