All Saints' Episcopal Church, Portsmouth

All Saints’ doors are open wide, especially to those in our community seeking to become or remain sober and clean from all mood and mind-altering drugs and alcohol. The following meetings occur weekly in the Samuel Gunn Hall (fellowship hall) or in the multi-purpose classroom on the second floor of the education wing: Narcotics Anonymous Group (Thursday at 6:30 pm); AA 12 & 12 Group (Monday and Friday at 8:00 pm); AA United Group (Tuesday at 4:30 pm; Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Saturday at 8:00 pm).

The Saints Paul and Silas Prison Ministry is dedicated to reminding prisoners they have not been forgotten by the church or by God. We send inmates greeting cards and our special blessing packets. These packets include items such as writing paper, embossed-stamped mailing envelopes, and puzzle books. For many inmates, our cards and packets are the only forms of contact they receive while in prison.  On occasion, the ministry receives personal letters from inmates who have been blessed by the packets and cards. Upon release from prison, life can be difficult and challenging for many former inmates. Many women and men leave prison without clothing and basic personal supplies. The Sts. Paul & Silas ministry provides personal care packages for these folks as they transition to life outside of prison. This ministry is fueled primarily by our donations to fill blessing packets and personal care packages. Financial support comes from donations and fund-raisers. If you feel moved to help this important ministry, please contact the parish administrator or Donna Russell, ministry founder/coordinator.

Monthly Blood Drive at All Saints’ – The Samuel Gunn Guild Hall is home to a monthly blood drive on the last Tuesday of each month, noon to 5:30 p.m. Schedule your appointment now: https://www.redcrossblood.org/ 

There are opportunities for our members to share their talents and gifts. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, contact the church office and we’ll help you become involved.

Altar Guild: Parishioners prepare the altar for Sunday worship services and care for the appointments in the church.

Buildings and Grounds: Parishioners work in the churchyard and gardens and provide TLC to our historic property.

Chancel Choir: The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and leads the congregation in worship through music at the 11:15 a.m. principal service on Sunday mornings and on other special occasions.

Coffee Hour Hospitality Ministry: Parishioners volunteer to offer refreshments during Coffee Hour, a time of fellowship following the 11:15 a.m. service on Sundays. Parishioners may volunteer by signing the sheet on the Usher’s table, any Sunday morning, or by contacting the Parish Administrator in the office.

Eucharistic Ministers: Laypersons licensed by the bishop to administer the consecrated elements of the Eucharist (Holy Communion).

Lectors: Lectors are folks who volunteer to read the appointed scripture lessons for each service.

Ushers: Every Sunday at the 11:15 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist and on other Holy Days, volunteer ushers greet worshipers as they arrive and perform other duties during worship.