All Saints' Episcopal Church Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Building Beloved Community
2025-03-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Saints’ Seccombe Hall, 9th and Dolores, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Join us for a Saturday Retreat in Carmel, California. An exploration of the Soul’s role in what it means to build Beloved Community.
more information to follow on April 4.

Outreach
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921

Lenten Series-"The Time Is Now"
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
Soup & Salad Luncheon with Discussion
In The Time Is Now, Sister Joan Chittister–a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment–draws on the wisdom of prophets, both ancient and modern, to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us.
Pairing scriptural insights with narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Sister Joan offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment.
For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, this energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today. This is spirituality in action, this is practical and powerful activism for our times.
Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9
To register, contat Rev. Amber @ rector@allsaintscarmel.org
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Book Club
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The April book is to be announced.
Join us for our discussion as we share analysis, perspectives, and conversation, including the characters, themes, and writing style of the book.
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Wisdom Days: Contemplative Wisdom Practices
2025-04-11 09:00 - 2025-04-12 15:00 | CA
Facilitated by Rev. Amber Sturgess & Heather Ruce
Contemplative wisdom practices have their origins in the ancient world and come down to us through various traditions such as The Rule of St. Benedict, the wisdom teachings of Jesus, and the Fourth Way work of G.I. Gurdjieff. Cynthia Bourgeault says that wisdom work “comes above ground at times when the planet is going through changes or when consciousness is about to take a major leap to a new place, a new level of understanding.”
We invite you to join us for the series of Wisdom Days. The contemplative wisdom practices will consist of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, wisdom teachings from Cynthia Bourgeault on video, conscious labor (physical work), and sacred dance taught by Heather Ruce.

Amber Sturgess is an Episcopal priest, Spiritual Director, and retreat leader.
Heather Ruce is a Wisdom Spiritual Director, teacher, and retreat leader.

Preregistration with Rev. Amber by January 10, 2025.
Remaining sessions:
APRIL 11-12 (2 DAY RETREAT)*
MAY 17TH: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
JUNE 7TH: 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States

I-HELP Men
2025-04-14 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-19 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-21 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-11 16:30 - 18:30 | CA
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink….” Matthew 25:35
Join our volunteers in cooking and serving a delicious hot meal, then dine and converse with the men who are enrolled in the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). This evening the men will be welcomed, fed, and housed in our church facility. Our relationship with them is priceless.
“I-HELP is the only emergency shelter open every night in the Monterey area without a waiting list for men and women: a hot meal, a safe place and a caring community.”

Good Friday Service
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States

Easter Vigil
2025-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States

Easter Sunday
2025-04-20 10:00 - 23:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States

Food for the Soul - Footprints in the Sand
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, 9th and Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is Footprints in the Sand.
Relax, reflect, and nourish your soul through readings, music, and imagery in a tranquil environment with meditations from philosophers, poets, and spiritual leaders from all over the world. Feel free to bring an additional reading, chant, song, etc. to share if you wish.
Food for the Soul is a monthly event, held the fourth Saturday of each month. The theme for next month will be “In the Garden” Everyone is welcome.

Book Club
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The May book will be announced soon.
Join us for our discussion as we share analysis, perspectives, and conversation, including the characters, themes, and writing style of the book.
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Wisdom Days: Contemplative Wisdom Practices
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | CA
Facilitated by Rev. Amber Sturgess & Heather Ruce
Contemplative wisdom practices have their origins in the ancient world and come down to us through various traditions such as The Rule of St. Benedict, the wisdom teachings of Jesus, and the Fourth Way work of G.I. Gurdjieff. Cynthia Bourgeault says that wisdom work “comes above ground at times when the planet is going through changes or when consciousness is about to take a major leap to a new place, a new level of understanding.”
We invite you to join us for the series of Wisdom Days. The contemplative wisdom practices will consist of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, wisdom teachings from Cynthia Bourgeault on video, conscious labor (physical work), and sacred dance taught by Heather Ruce.
Amber Sturgess is an Episcopal priest, Spiritual Director, and retreat leader.
Heather Ruce is a Wisdom Spiritual Director, teacher, and retreat leader.

Preregistration with Rev. Amber by Jan. 20, 2025
Remaining sessions:
MAY 17TH: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
JUNE 7TH: 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Food for the Soul - In the Garden
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, Dolores and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is In the Garden.
Relax, reflect, and nourish your soul through readings, music, and imagery in a tranquil environment with meditations from philosophers, poets, and spiritual leaders from all over the world. Feel free to bring an additional reading, chant, song, etc. to share if you wish.
Food for the Soul is a monthly event, held the fourth Saturday of each month. The theme for next month will be “Infinite Worlds.” Everyone is welcome!

Wisdom Days: Contemplative Wisdom Practices
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00 | CA
Facilitated by Rev. Amber Sturgess & Heather Ruce
Contemplative wisdom practices have their origins in the ancient world and come down to us through various traditions such as The Rule of St. Benedict, the wisdom teachings of Jesus, and the Fourth Way work of G.I. Gurdjieff. Cynthia Bourgeault says that wisdom work “comes above ground at times when the planet is going through changes or when consciousness is about to take a major leap to a new place, a new level of understanding.”
We invite you to join us for the series of Wisdom Days. The contemplative wisdom practices will consist of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, wisdom teachings from Cynthia Bourgeault on video, conscious labor (physical work), and sacred dance taught by Heather Ruce.
Preregistration with Rev. Amber by January 10, 2025
Today is the last session.

Book Club
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
The June book is to be announced soon.
Join us for our discussion as we share analysis, perspectives, and conversation, including the characters, themes, and writing style of the book.
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Food for the Soul - Infinite Worlds
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, 9th and Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is Infinite Worlds
Relax, reflect, and nourish your soul through readings, music, and imagery in a tranquil environment with meditations from philosophers, poets, and spiritual leaders from all over the world. Feel free to bring an additional reading, chant, song, etc. to share if you wish.
Food for the Soul is a monthly event, held the fourth Saturday of each month. The theme for next month will be “No Beginning, No End.” Everyone is welcome.

Book Club
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The July book is to be announced soon.
Join us for our discussion as we share analysis, perspectives, and conversation, including the characters, themes, and writing style of the book.
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Food for the Soul - No Beginning, No End
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, 9th and Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is No Beginning, No End.
Relax, reflect, and nourish your soul through readings, music, and imagery in a tranquil environment with meditations from philosophers, poets, and spiritual leaders from all over the world. Feel free to bring an additional reading, chant, song, etc. to share if you wish.
Food for the Soul is a monthly event, held the fourth Saturday of each month. The theme for next month will be “No Man is an Island.” Everyone is welcome!

Book Club
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The August book will be announced soon.
Join us for our discussion as we share analysis, perspectives, and conversation, including the characters, themes, and writing style of the book.
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Bible Study
2025-08-20 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
Bible Study meets every fourth Wednesday from 10:30am until noon in the Parish Library. We continue to read, study and ponder St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles, which chronicles the birth and development of the church through the apostolic ministry by the power of the Holy Spirit. We have begun chapter 9 on the conversion of Paul. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?, says Jesus, identifying Himself with the Church as One Body. St Paul never forgot about this mysterious communion. All are welcome!
