Seasonal Worship
Advent
In the Episcopal Church, Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. It starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” Advent is a season of hopeful anticipation as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The liturgical color is blue, symbolizing royalty and the arrival of our King.
Stay tuned for updates on Advent events and activities—we look forward to sharing this sacred season with you!
Christmas
The Christmas season in the Episcopal Church begins on December 25 and continues through the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. White is the liturgical color of the season, often accented with gold—both symbolizing joy, purity, and the light of Christ.
Join us at All Saints’ for meaningful worship and festive celebrations throughout the Christmas season.
Epiphany
The Season after Epiphany begins with the Feast of the Epiphany and lasts until Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Depending on the date of Easter, this season can range from four to nine weeks. Green is the liturgical color of the season, symbolizing growth, renewal, and the flourishing of God's creation.
Let this season inspire spiritual growth as we reflect on the revelation of Christ to the world.
Ash Wednesday
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of Holy Obligation that marks the start of a 40-day season of reflection and repentance. Christians around the world observe this time by acknowledging their shortcomings and seeking spiritual renewal. In Ash Wednesday services, clergy place ashes on the forehead in the shape of a cross—a powerful symbol of our mortality and need for God's grace.
Lent
Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, self-examination, and repentance that begins on Ash Wednesday. During this time, Episcopalians and Christians worldwide reflect on their sins and seek spiritual renewal. The liturgical color for Lent is purple, symbolizing penitence, humility, and preparation.
Holy Week
Holy Week is a sacred time of devotion in the week leading up to Easter, marked by significant liturgies on Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, including services of baptism. Each day carries deep symbolism expressed through color: oxblood for Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday, representing the blood of Christ; black on Good Friday, symbolizing Jesus’ death; and white with gold on Holy Saturday, signifying joy, light, and the hope of resurrection.
Easter
"I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever has faith in me shall live, even though he dies; and no one who lives and has faith in me shall never die," (John 11:26-26)
Easter Day marks the beginning of the Easter season, a joyous 50-day celebration that continues until the Feast of Pentecost. The liturgical color for this season is white, often accented with gold, symbolizing joy, purity, and the radiant light of the Resurrection.
Pentecost and the Season of Pentecost
The term “Pentecost” means “the fiftieth day.” Also known as Whitsunday, Pentecost is one of the seven principal feasts in the Episcopal Church and is highlighted in The Book of Common Prayer as especially fitting for baptism. The liturgical color for Pentecost is red, symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit.
The season following Pentecost extends until the First Sunday of Advent and is often called the Season of Pentecost or Ordinary Time. Sundays during this period are numbered sequentially after Pentecost. The liturgical color for this season is green, representing growth, renewal, and God’s creation.
Worship Without Wall - Summertime
Each summer, All Saints gathers outdoors for Worship Without Walls. In the beauty of our courtyard, we celebrate the Eucharist surrounded by fresh air, sunshine, and community. This informal, joyful service reminds us that God’s presence is not confined to buildings but meets us wherever we gather in love.