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

Outreach
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
We look forward to having you join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Outreach in the All Saints’ Library.

Centering Prayer
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 and 4 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.

I-HELP Men
2026-04-13 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-11 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-08 16:30 - 18:00 | All Saints’ Seccombe Hall, 9th and Dolores, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Seccombe Hall, Ninth & Lincoln Ave. entrance, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States, 93921
“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.”

Book Group
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
Christine Falls by Benjamin Black (aka John Banville). Led by Gwynn.
Quirke is a surly pathologist living in 1950s Dublin. One night, after having a few drinks at a party, he returns to the morgue to find his brother-in-law tampering with the records on a young woman’s corpse. The next morning, when his hangover has worn off, Quirke reluctantly begins looking into the woman’s history. He discovers a plot that spans two continents, implicates the Catholic Church, and may just involve members of his own family. He is warned–first subtly, then with violence–to lay off, but Quirke is a stubborn man. The first novel in the Quirke series brings all the vividness and psychological insight of John Banville’s writing to the dark, menacing atmosphere of a first-class thriller.
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Bible Study
2026-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921

Food for the Soul - Interfaith Devotional
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, 9th and Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is THE DANCE OF LIFE. 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 “THE INNER LANDSCAPE.” Everyone is welcome.
Munchies and coffee provided.

Bach's St. John Passion
2026-04-25 18:45 - 20:45 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Join us for J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion, performed by the Central Coast Chamber Choir (C4), the chamber ensemble of I Cantori di Carmel, under the direction of Daniel Henriks.
Soloists include Steven Caldicott Wilson (Evangelist), Morgan Balfour, Gabriela Estephanie Solís, and Matt Peterson, joined by a period-informed ensemble drawn from musicians across the Central Coast.
Presented in an intimate setting, this performance brings the work into close focus, where the story unfolds with directness, clarity, and presence.
Each evening begins with a pre-concert lecture at 6:45 PM by David Gordon, tenor and music historian widely regarded as one of the preeminent Evangelists of his generation. His insight offers a fun and compelling way into the dramatic and historical world of the piece.
Following the performance, audiences are invited to stay for a post-concert reception with the artists and ensemble, an opportunity to connect more directly with the musicians and the work.
Bach’s St. John Passion
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Book Group
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Led by Sarah. A book bag selection. Ten copies will be available at April’s meeting.
Our May book is a poignant comedy about a failed bank robber who accidentally takes a group of quirky strangers hostage during an apartment open house, only to vanish when police storm the scene. It is a heartwarming story about empathy, human connection, and modern anxieties.”
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel….Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People).
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

Wisdom Days Contemplative Wisdom Practice
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
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. Gurdjief. Cynthia Bourgeault says that wisdom work “comes from 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 Deivina, 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 Ruse is a Wisdom Spiritual Director, teacher, and retreat leader.

For more information & registration please contact: Rector@allsaintscarmel.org

Food For the Soul - Interfaith Devotional
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints’ Grant Hall, Dolores and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
This month’s theme is THE INNER LANDSCAPE. 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 “THE LIGHT WITHIN.”
Everyone is welcome!
Munchies and coffee provided.

Book Group
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Library, Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. Led by Michelle
All Saints’ Library Ninth & Dolores Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Sonja Lyubomirsky, Professor, University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness, “This book will change your life. Fascinating, rigorous, and practical, Grit is destined to be a classic in the literature of success.”
Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.

MUSICA SACRA E PROFANA Sacred and Secular Music of the Renaissance by MADREGALIA!!!
2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-13 14:30 - 16:30 | All Saints’ Church, 9th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Madregalia!! 23 years!
presents:
Musica Sacra e Profana
Sacred and Secular Music of the Renaissance
Our Spring program will feature some of the finest composers of the Renaissance in both the sacred and secular spheres. Among the offerings will be works by Claudio Monteverdi, William Byrd, Thomas Weelkes, Thomas Morley, Orlando di Lasso, and both Michael and Hieronymus Praetorius. We will have sackbuts once again, along with our usual groupings of recorders and strings.

To learn more and purchase tickets please visit: MadregaliaMusica

Toward a Living presence: A Silent Centering Prayer Wisdom Days Retreat
2026-06-26 09:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-27 09:30 - 17:30 | CA
