Worship: Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Prayer Chain, Greeters, Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM’s), Lectors, Ushers
Adult Christian Education: The Adult Education and Spirituality Committee (AESC) supports pastoral leadership in addressing the needs of adult education and spirituality within the parish through surveys, in-person and online experiences. Responsibilities include organizing monthly labyrinth prayer, maintaining the parish library, participating in racial reconciliation curriculum, and coordinating Sunday Bible Study/Sunday School. The ministry of AESC reflects the parish’s mission to embody the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement in an inclusive manner.
Holly Days: The All Saints Episcopal Church Holly Days Craft Show and Festival is a major event in Southern Shores, NC, featuring approximately 40 vendors selling high-end, handmade crafts, including handmade jewelry. Pottery, Woodworking, Painted glassware, Baskets, Paintings, and more. We also have many of our Parishioners who support committees that enhance this show with the sale of multiple goods, either created or re-purposed.
After Dark: What began as a way to combat the winter blues and have some fun has evolved into a much-anticipated tradition on the Outer Banks! It remains a bright spot during the dreary winter months and offers a beautiful opportunity to explore new and familiar interests in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. In our catalog, you will find remarkable learning opportunities taught by experienced and engaging instructors. All Saints and St. Andrews use the net proceeds from this program to give back to the community through our outreach initiatives.
Invite Welcome Connect: The ministry of Invite Welcome Connect is to equip and empower our members to practice evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness to grow our church. “You Belong Here” is a phrase as the basis for our outreach and engaging our visitors and members to become integral members of our church and all its programs.
Parish Life: The committee’s mission is to encourage a warm and welcoming environment in order to broaden the ministry of All Saints Episcopal Church. The committee specifically is charged to welcome visitors by delivering informational material as well as signs of welcoming – a loaf of bread, and a mug. Committee members bake the bread as well as deliver it, and host fellowship events such as the newcomers’ informational hour, Lenten soup and salad dinners, monthly prayer breakfasts, and special events. They also provide name tags, pew cards, and pamphlets. The committee meets monthly.
Pastoral Care: Pastoral Care offers compassionate support and practical assistance to members and friends of all ages who are experiencing transition, loss, struggle, anxiety or joy; and creates opportunities to deepen spiritually and enrich connections with others.
Supporting Ministries: The Labyrinth, The Columbarium, The Pet Cemetery, 14 Stations of the Cross, Benches and Memorials, Men’s Fellowship
