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

Centering Prayer
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 7 more dates | 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.

Madregalia Concert
2026-01-11 14:30, 2026-01-10 14:30 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Come hear music based on Renaissance forms, both historical and modern. Musicians in the Renaissance had a variety of chord patterns and repeating bass lines over which they would improvise or compose new works. This was the inspiration for Mass on Renaissance Basses by Jefferson M. DeMarco. We will perform a variety, along with Christmas carols inspired by earlier forms.

Lessons & Carols 2025
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Join us for our annual singing lessons and carols!
Service begins at 10am on December 28th at All Saints’ Church

Food for the Soul - Reconciliation
2025-12-27 10:00 - 13:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, Dolores and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is Reconciliation
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 “Restoring the Balance.” Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Eve Service 2025
2025-12-24 19:30 - 21:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Please join us at at 7:30 pm for Christmas Music & Children Setting the Crèche before
Christmas Choral Eucharist starts at 8 pm.

Book Club
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The December 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
2025-12-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-10 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.”

Wisdom Days: Contemplative Wisdom Practices
2025-12-06 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-15 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

Outreach Committee
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921

Food for the Soul - Prison of Self
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, Dolores and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is Prison of Self.
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 “Reconciliation.” Everyone is welcome!

Craftapalooza at All Saints'
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | CA
Our annual Arts & Crafts Fair will be celebrating it’s silver jubilee (25th anniversary)!
Look for our application and a list of artisans as we get closer to the date.

Book Club
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
The November 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.

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