Bridget has always had a strong faith in Jesus, but it was private—something personal between her and God.
When she had children, she began to wonder how she would pass that faith on to them. She hoped they would learn to “walk as Jesus walked,” she says, “and include and be kind to people.” She wanted to find a place where her two daughters, ages 6 and 3, would feel welcomed and could learn the values she holds so dearly—a place where they would be seen and known, and where they would learn to love and serve others.
Bridget quickly discovered that All Saints welcomed and included her children as important members of the church. Each week, the worship service includes elements especially for kids, such as a children’s sermon and a children’s music time. There are also special service events where kids volunteer alongside adults, working together to make the world a better place.
Bridget’s daughters are learning the faith, just as she had hoped. The family prays together, and the girls talk about Jesus and what they’re learning at church. When tragedy struck last year and they lost Baby Annie at just 20 weeks of gestation, they had words to help them talk about their loss. The girls know that “Baby Annie is in heaven.” Their faith, nurtured by the All Saints community, is helping them process their grief.
When you are part of the All Saints community, you are making a real difference in people’s lives in ways you may never fully see. Thank you for the important role you play in making All Saints a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community of faith—one that truly makes a difference in the lives of people of all ages.
