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

Centering Prayer
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Centering Prayer, a form of meditative prayer called the “prayer of the heart”, is rooted in the teachings of Jesus and of the Desert Fathers and Mothers of the early church. Through the practice of Centering Prayer we learn how to surrender to love, to abide in divine love, and to enjoy the numerous fruits of the practice: appreciation of silence and solitude, less susceptibility to stress, deeper reverence for the divine in and through nature, willingness and commitment to a life of reconciliation and peace, and longing for and realization of our full union with God, with humanity, and with all life forms on our planet. The practice of Centering Prayer encourages us to cultivate an open mind, heart, and will as we seek spiritual transformation in Christ.

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

Bible Study
2025-10-29 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
We are at the midpoint in The Acts of the Apostles, resuming at Chapter 15. The focus in the concluding chapters is the missionary activity of St. Paul and his companions to the Gentiles, as they proclaim the Good News of God’s grace which reaches out to every people and every person in Jesus Christ by the activity of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome!

Food for the Soul - Planet Dreams
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, Dolores and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is Planet Dreams.
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 “Prison of Self.” Everyone is welcome!

Wisdom Days: Contemplative Wisdom Practices
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:30 | 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.
Suggested Donation: $35. For more information and to register, please contact Rev. Amber at rector@allsaintscarmel.org

Bible Study
2025-10-15 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
Bible Study will meet twice more in the month of October, on Wednesdays the 15th and the 29th. We gather in the Parish Library from 10:30am until noon each time.
We are at the midpoint in The Acts of the Apostles, resuming at Chapter 15. The focus in the concluding chapters is the missionary activity of St. Paul and his companions to the Gentiles, as they proclaim the Good News of God’s grace which reaches out to every people and every person in Jesus Christ by the activity of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome !

Bible Study
2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Bible Study will meet twice more in the month of October, on Wednesdays the 15th and the 29th. We gather in the Parish Library from 10:30am until noon each time.
We are at the midpoint in The Acts of the Apostles, resuming at Chapter 15. The focus in the concluding chapters is the missionary activity of St. Paul and his companions to the Gentiles, as they proclaim the Good News of God’s grace which reaches out to every people and every person in Jesus Christ by the activity of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome!

Book Club
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The October 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.

I-HELP Men
2025-10-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-08 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.”

Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
This is a series of gatherings to discuss the book, Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks, PhD.
The world, as we know it, continues to unravel around us and we wonder what we can do. Donna Hicks’ book throws us a lifeline on a stormy sea and teaches us how to change our world by changing ourselves… The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “this book is a must-read for those who want to experience peace in their everyday lives and peace in the world around them… if you want peace, be sure everyone’s dignity is intact.”
Please bring your lunch, and join us for a transformation of the heart that leads to dignity and peace.

“Five Habits of the Heart” - A Circle of Trust® Retreat
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:30 | CA
In this divisive and uncertain time, we invite you to step away from the noise and reconnect with what matters most. Based on the work of Parker J. Palmer and the principles of the Center for Courage & Renewal, this retreat offers a day of quiet reflection, meaningful conversation, and shared presence. This retreat will center around Palmer’s Five Habits of the Heart — practices that can help us reclaim our sense of community, deepen civic courage, and renew our commitment to the common good. No prior reading is necessary, but themes from Palmer’s Healing the Heart of Democracy will guide our time together.
Facilitators: The Rev. Amber Sturgess, Troy Brunke
Please see the flyer for registration details.

Food for the Soul - Ode to Giving
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, Dolores and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is Ode to Giving
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 “Planet Dreams.” Everyone is welcome!

Bible Study
2025-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
Bible Study will meet on Wednesday September 17th from 10:30am until noon in the Parish Library. We are about to reach the half point in the 28 chapters of The Acts of the Apostles, resuming at chapter 12, as the ministry of the Apostle Peter begins to wind down in this book and the ministry of Apostle Paul winds up. The Holy Spirit further extends the mission of the early church to the Gentiles. All are welcome!

Wisdom Enneagram Group
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | CA
This 10-month program begins on Saturday, September 13th. ++++++. We have extended the deadline to September 1 and spaces are filling up, so please sign up if you are interested. For more information, please see the flyer, here.

Book Club
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The September 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.
