Wednesday 12:10 P.M. – The focus of this service is healing and it is led by our chapter of the Order of St. Luke healing ministry. Although not required by those who attend, those in need of prayers and anointing for healing are invited to receive both. It is during this service that the prayer needs of the parish are read and the sharing of healings and needs takes place. There is no music. A bible study precedes this service and lunch follows this service September – May. It is held in St. Mary’s Chapel June-August.

 

Wednesday 6:00 P.M. – This is conducted by the rector (pastor) of the parish. It is used by parents who need a worship service while their children are in youth group. It also follows the evening meal (September - May) and is used by those who will be attending Wednesday night classes. In Lent, this service is preceded by Stations of the Cross.

 

Saturday 4:00 P.M. – This is a traditional language service with music. This service meets the needs of those who work on the weekend and those who need a service later in the day.

 

Sunday 7:30 A.M. – This is a traditional language service with music. It meets the needs of those who rise early, those who go to work following the service, and those who enjoy the breakfast we serve following the service, September – May.

 

Sunday 8:50 A.M. – This is the family service with music and procession. Both the Episcopal Hymnal and the Celebration Hymnal are used. The Celebration Hymnal is used to meet the needs of those who enjoy lively and upbeat music with a more contemporary feel. The youth sing from time to time at this service. One may also have breakfast before or after this service. Mr. Kevin Townsend is the Music Director for this service.

 

Sunday 10:50 A.M. – This is our main service (Rite II) with music and procession. At this service we use only Episcopal hymnody. It is a service with full choir and attendants. It is more elaborate in ceremony, has a sung Psalm, and music settings for the Holy Eucharist. Dr. Larry Sledge is the Music Director for this service. The choir takes their vacation from mid-June to mid-August.

We believe our visitors are our honored guests. If you would like a tour of the church during your visit, please let the clergy know ahead of time when you’ll be visiting and they’ll make an appointment after worship to give you a tour of the church and introduce you to our family.

 

When you enter our church for worship you will be greeted by one of our Stewards (ushers) and they will give you a worship bulletin and answer your questions. If you would like more information about our parish, they have guest material they can give you.

 

We have a Welcome Center with a Coffee Bar. If you are interested, please ask for directions to it. Here you will find fresh coffee and you will be able to socialize with our family. Sunday visitors may also enjoy breakfast, September - May, from 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.

 

As you enter our sanctuary, you will experience an atmosphere of beauty and reverence. Episcopal churches are built in many architectural styles; but large or small, elaborate or plain, your eye will be drawn to the altar and historical stained glass windows. Your emotions and thoughts will be taken at once to God in this ambiance of holiness.

 

We observe the traditional Christian worship seasons - Advent, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. Our sanctuary allows you to experience many worship arts, particularly the radiant colors of these changing holy seasons in which time is sanctified.

 

All Saints' worship involves the congregation. In the pews, you will find the Book of Common Prayer, the use of which enables the congregation to share fully in worship. We also have Bibles in the pews for study and reflection.

 

As a liturgical church, you may wonder when to stand, sit, and kneel. A general rule is that we stand to sing, to say the Creed and for the reading of the Gospel. We sit during anthems, readings of the Bible, and the sermon. We kneel for prayer as an act of humility before God. Some Episcopal congregations stand for prayer. You are free to stand for prayer at All Saints', if that is your tradition.

 

Our main worship is the Holy Eucharist, which means 'thanksgiving', thus the central focus of Episcopal worship is the altar, the saving work of Christ.

 

While parts of the service are always the same, others change. At Holy Eucharist, for example, Bible selections are read. These change each Sunday, as do the psalms. Certain prayers also change according to the worship season. Page numbers for parts of the service are printed in the worship bulletin you receive from the Steward.

 

Following worship, the clergy will greet you as you depart. Be sure to let them know if you are a guest. Refreshments are served on most Sundays at the entrance after the 10:50 a.m. worship service.

Our Values

Lakeland is a beautiful community located between Tampa and Orlando. We believe that God has assigned a unique role to All Saints’ Episcopal Church. All Saints' is located in the historical district and we keep the spiritual heart of downtown Lakeland.

 

The central value of All Saints’ Episcopal Church is to make an impact on the world with the message of Jesus Christ. In Romans 1:16, Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the message of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” At All Saints’ Episcopal Church, we believe that a relationship with Jesus Christ is the only thing that can transform and sustain a person's life and lifestyle. Our church is dedicated to presenting this message, so that every person is given a chance to understand it and believe it.

 

In order to accomplish this core value, All Saints’ Episcopal Church must the kind of parish that God can use to make a difference in the heart of Lakeland by being aligned with God's vision for us.

 

Our Culture

The people who make up our family come from all walks of life, from corporate to homeless, and they represent many ethnic backgrounds. Many have recently moved here, while others are multi-generational. All are treated equally. The people of All Saints' are also from many political and church persuasions, yet we live in peace. We do that because our core value is based on what God wants for us in His Word. This means we are an orthodox congregation.

 

Our Mission

We are a family called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church, Lakeland, Central Florida, and the world.