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The central value of All Saints’ Episcopal Church is to impact the world with the message of Jesus Christ. Lakeland is a unique community located between Tampa and Orlando. As such, it brings a unique influence upon Lakeland and Polk County. We believe God has assigned a unique role to All Saints’ Episcopal Church to impact this part of Central Florida 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 and believe it.

In order to accomplish our vision, All Saints’ Episcopal Church must be a unique kind of parish that God can use to make a difference in the heart of Lakeland. Our core values define and guide us, and ensure that everything we do aligns with God's vision for us. 

Our Culture

All Saints' is the mother Episcopal Church of Lakeland. Following the Lord's guidance for over one hundred and twenty-five years (since 1884), we have established two other Episcopal churches in Lakeland. In addition, we have also established a foreign mission in Morocelli, Honduras.

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 from many political and church persuasions, yet we live in peace. We do that because our core values are based on what God wants for us in His Word. This means we are an orthodox congregation.

All Saints' is uniquely located in the downtown historic district, and we keep the spiritual heart of downtown Lakeland.

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. 

 Our Clergy

reid hensarling 2021The Rev. Dr. Larry Reid Hensarling began his service as the eighth Rector of All Saints' on November 14, 2016. All Saints' celebrated Fr. Reid's institution on February 26, 2017. He was the Associate to the Rector of All Saints' from April 2003 to December 2015 and Priest-in-Charge from January 6, 2016, to November 13, 2016.

He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and received a BS degree from LSU in 1978 and an MA from the University of Texas in 1981. Fr. Reid went to seminary in the summer of 1989 and graduated from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in May 1992. After that, he has served churches in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bennettsville, South Carolina, and Memphis, Tennessee. He completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida in December 2010.

Fr. Reid met his wife, Deanie, at the Catholic Student Center at the University of Texas at Austin and married on June 28, 1980. They have a daughter, Amy, and a son, David. Fr. Reid worked for his father in Lafayette, Louisiana as a geologist in the oil business from June, 1980 - June 1989. Deanie graduated with honors from the University of South Louisiana in 1982. Fr. Reid and Deanie were raised in the Roman Catholic Church and began attending an Episcopal church in Lafayette, Louisiana, in August 1984. They were received into the Church the following year. Deanie is a full-time teacher in the Polk County School system.   

Fr. Reid loves the All Saints' family, his sacramental duties, building adult Christian education, and leading the parish in spiritual growth through the faithful proclamation and teaching of the gospel. He supervises an excellent staff that loves and serves the people of All Saints' faithfully. Fr. Reid is the Chaplain of the All Saints’ Doulos Chapter of the Order of St. Luke and loves to preach and teach the Bible. He particularly loves the Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Men's Friday Morning Bible Study, and Wednesday Night Parish Academy. Additionally, he enjoys the Parent Class, which meets twice a week. 

Fr. Reid's hobbies include reading, running, football, Shakespeare, and movies. He also loves working in the yard and following the Dallas Cowboys football team, which he has enjoyed since 1965.


Kathy Hulin tThe Rev. Dr. Kathy Elizabeth Hulin serves as Assistant to the Rector. Previously, she was the Director of Family and Women's Ministries at All Saints’. She was ordained as a transitional Deacon on January 29, 2018, and to the Sacred Order of Priests on October 7, 2018. In March 2023, she successfully defended her doctoral thesis, "Putting God's Hospitality Into Practice: A Model for Neighborhood Outreach through an Incarnational Presence." 

Kathy was born on Andrews Air Force Base and grew up in Dale City, VA, until 7, before moving to her mom’s hometown in northcentral Pennsylvania. During middle and high school, she developed her musical interests and pursued musical studies at Mansfield University, Oberlin Conservatory, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Peabody Conservatory. She holds a B.M. and M.M. in horn performance and met her husband, Charles Hulin IV while pursuing doctoral studies in music in the mid-90s. Kathy made a public profession of faith in 1996 at Lee Street Memorial Baptist Church in Baltimore and was baptized on Dec. 1, 1996, at 24.

Following her baptism, Kathy actively engaged in education, service, and mission opportunities through her church. In 1997, she began serving her church as paid staff, and Charles and Kathy offered worship concerts in area churches. In 1998, Kathy was hired as Minister of Music at Lee Street Memorial Baptist, where she served until she was called to seminary training in 2000. She attended Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond in Virginia and earned a Master of Divinity in 2003. When called to serve Woodland Heights Baptist Church, she was ordained to the Gospel ministry in 2004. In 2007, Charles and Kathy moved to Murfreesboro, NC, where Charles taught at Chowan University, and Kathy served as Associate Pastor for Music and Worship at First Baptist Church in Ahoskie.

In 2010, Charles was called to serve on the faculty at Southeastern University and Kathy was hired by South McKeel Academy to work with students. Kathy taught in the music classroom to K-7th graders until the fall of 2014, when she resigned to become Director of Family Ministries here at All Saints’. Her introduction to our parish was through the children’s and youth music ministry in 2013, where she served part-time as the Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble Director. 

Kathy and her husband Charles call Lakeland their home and love serving our community. Kathy considers it an honor and a privilege to serve God through All Saints’ Church and hopes to do so for many years to come.


bob johnson 2021The Rev. Robert W. Johnson serves as the Deacon at All Saints'. His ordination to the diaconate was on September 10, 2016.

Deacon Bob was born in Wurtzburg, Germany, and grew up in Winter Haven, Florida. He graduated in 1974 from Auburndale High School and the University of South Florida in 1988 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Bob attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winter Haven as a child.

Bob was an Eagle Scout with Troop 123 in Winter Haven. He was very active and became acquainted with the Brosseau family. Doug Brosseau was a Scout in the troop, and his father, Jim, was very active also. He met Debbie Brosseau in the fifth grade, and we went to school together through middle and high school. They married in December of 1978 and have four wonderful grown children: Emily, currently teaching English in China, Rebecca working at the Smithsonian Postal Museum in Washington, D.C., Benjamin teaching in the Polk County School system, and Meredith working for Champs Sports in Sarasota, Florida. They have one grandchild. 

Debbie has a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Florida State University and works in the Polk County School System. The Johnsons have been members of All Saints' Episcopal Church since 1985. Debbie has been serving as a Chalice and Subdeacon for over 25 years. In the 1980’s Deacon Bob served as the Acolyte Warden.

His ministry with All Saints’ is to communicate the community's needs to our church and build up the members to love and serve our Lord by addressing those needs. 

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On Sundays

10:00-10:40 a.m.
Nursery & Children - Bible in One Year
Youth - Lectionary Scripture Readings
Adults - Book of Common Prayer with Rev. Bob Johnson & Ignacio Morrell
Journey with Jesus Class (Lectionary focus) with Rev. Kathy Hulin
Lectionary Class with Dan Bridgeford
Parent Class with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Sunday School Class with Dr. Alan Snyder

On Mondays (April 15 - June 10)

6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Many Times & Many Places with Dr. Alan Snyder, Luke Classroom

On Tuesdays

12:10-12:30 p.m.
Noonday Prayer in St. Mary’s Chapel

On Wednesdays

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bible Study (Philippians) with Fr. Reid Hensarling

12:10-1:10 p.m.
Healing Service in St. Mary’s Chapel with Rev. Kathy Hulin

6:00-7:30 p.m.
Kids Club - Fruit of the Spirit focus
Youth Group - Small group discussion (life & faith sharing)
Parent Class (until 6:50 p.m.)

7:00-8:30 p.m. (April 3 - June 26)
Christian Theology with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Ephesians with Phil Mays

On Fridays

6:15-6:45 a.m.
Morning Prayer in St. Mary’s Chapel

7:00-8:30 a.m.
Bible Study (Hebrews) with Fr. Reid Hensarling

3:30-4:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd Fridays)
Book Discussion Group (The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis) with Fr. Reid Hensarling and Dr. Alan Snyder

On Social Media

Daily Lectionary with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Bible Study with Fr. Reid Hensarling
Quiet Time with God Prayer Meditation
Worldviews with Dr. Alan Snyder


Family Ministries Activities

Contact Rev. Kathy Hulin at 863-688-4502

Sundays

8:30 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery
10:00 - 10:40 a.m. Sunday School Classes for PreK through High School
10:40 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery 

Wednesdays

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Youth Handbells Rehearsal
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Kids’ Club (Music, Children's Parish Academy) and Nursery Care
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Youth Group
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Extended Care during Parish Academy


Encouragement Ministries

Mondays

4:30 p.m. Centering Prayer Group (offsite)

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