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All Saints’ Mission Statement
All Saints’ Episcopal Church strives to be a growing Christian community
that welcomes, nurtures, and nourishes people of varied cultures, backgrounds, and ages.
We are committed to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship,
fellowship, outreach and education for our parish family and for the community.
We gather as the Body of Christ so that we may grow in Christ
and learn to live out our faith each day.
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Our Weekly Worship Schedule
Sundays
10:00 am: Holy Eucharist Service
11:00 am: Coffee Hour and Fellowship
Wednesdays
12:00 pm: Noon Eucharist Service
12:45 pm: Bible Study
7:00 pm: Centering Prayer (monthly; 1st Wednesday)
Watch our services online on our YouTube Channel!
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsscotchplains4998/streams
Sundays
10:00 am: Holy Eucharist Service
11:00 am: Coffee Hour and Fellowship
Wednesdays
12:00 pm: Noon Eucharist Service
12:45 pm: Bible Study
7:00 pm: Centering Prayer (monthly; 1st Wednesday)
Watch our services online on our YouTube Channel!
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsscotchplains4998/streams
What's Happening at All Saints'
Hospitality and Fellowship
At All Saints', congregants are fortunate to regularly enjoy warm and engaging hospitality along with fun activities, interesting presentations and relevant programs. Parishioners value fellowship and shared time together at post-service coffee hours, seasonal potluck meals, cooking classes, and other kinds of social events.
At All Saints', congregants are fortunate to regularly enjoy warm and engaging hospitality along with fun activities, interesting presentations and relevant programs. Parishioners value fellowship and shared time together at post-service coffee hours, seasonal potluck meals, cooking classes, and other kinds of social events.
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Concerts and Music
On Friday, September 12th starting at 7:30 pm, The Occasional Concerts at All Saints' Episcopal Church welcomes guitarist and singer-songwriter Tommy Strazza, a staple of the New Jersey music scene, who will perform two 40-minute acoustic sets accompanied by another guitarist. In between, we'll have a our usual friendly, food-filled intermission. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students and are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/.../guitarist-and-singer...) and at the door.
Additionally, starting at 5:30 pm and continuing into the concert intermission, All Saints' will feature the artwork of a number of excellent local artists on the walls of Lea Hall. More information to follow on the artists and artwork.
Tommy Strazza has been a major player in the New Jersey music scene for the better part of the last two decades as both a singer-songwriter and lead guitarist for several bands and solo artists. Tommy plays an eclectic variety of singer / songwriter music that swerves and soars - music that is anything but predictable. His albums have been released to critical acclaim - "The Model Citizen LP" and "Songs from the Escape" earning a nomination at the Asbury Music Awards, "Anthems for World Peace" receiving comparable praise - with another full-length LP in the works. A "Top Guitarist" winner at the Asbury Music Awards, Tommy supports the NJ music community is a variety of ways, now additionally as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer.
On Friday, September 12th starting at 7:30 pm, The Occasional Concerts at All Saints' Episcopal Church welcomes guitarist and singer-songwriter Tommy Strazza, a staple of the New Jersey music scene, who will perform two 40-minute acoustic sets accompanied by another guitarist. In between, we'll have a our usual friendly, food-filled intermission. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students and are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/.../guitarist-and-singer...) and at the door.
Additionally, starting at 5:30 pm and continuing into the concert intermission, All Saints' will feature the artwork of a number of excellent local artists on the walls of Lea Hall. More information to follow on the artists and artwork.
Tommy Strazza has been a major player in the New Jersey music scene for the better part of the last two decades as both a singer-songwriter and lead guitarist for several bands and solo artists. Tommy plays an eclectic variety of singer / songwriter music that swerves and soars - music that is anything but predictable. His albums have been released to critical acclaim - "The Model Citizen LP" and "Songs from the Escape" earning a nomination at the Asbury Music Awards, "Anthems for World Peace" receiving comparable praise - with another full-length LP in the works. A "Top Guitarist" winner at the Asbury Music Awards, Tommy supports the NJ music community is a variety of ways, now additionally as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer.
Salute to Broadway
This musical revue presented by our All Saints' Choir in March 2025 was a uniquely special collaboration. The 55-60 people in attendance enjoyed hearing selections from shows such as The Lion King, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, Phantom of the Opera and many more. We were delighted to see so many dear and familiar faces in the audience along with a number of folks who were brand new to All Saints'. We are especially pleased that all funds raised will fully benefit our church operations. As we hope to present Salute to Broadway II in the coming year or so, please stay tuned for updates!
This musical revue presented by our All Saints' Choir in March 2025 was a uniquely special collaboration. The 55-60 people in attendance enjoyed hearing selections from shows such as The Lion King, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, Phantom of the Opera and many more. We were delighted to see so many dear and familiar faces in the audience along with a number of folks who were brand new to All Saints'. We are especially pleased that all funds raised will fully benefit our church operations. As we hope to present Salute to Broadway II in the coming year or so, please stay tuned for updates!
Around The World Cooking Class
Parishioners and community participants have opportunity to explore exotic new countries through cooking.
Recipes are researched and selected, ingredients are signed up for and purchased, then everyone comes together to
cook and enjoy consuming the fruits of their labors. Please stay tuned for updates about future cooking classes!
Parishioners and community participants have opportunity to explore exotic new countries through cooking.
Recipes are researched and selected, ingredients are signed up for and purchased, then everyone comes together to
cook and enjoy consuming the fruits of their labors. Please stay tuned for updates about future cooking classes!
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Summer Congregational Potluck
An example of numerous fulfilling potluck events, last summer's congregational potluck included an informative
and relevant program provided by a congregant expert in the field about "The Status of Street Drugs in America", focusing on current trends of illegal drug use and distribution. All who attended were amazed and spellbound
by all that was shared and learned!
An example of numerous fulfilling potluck events, last summer's congregational potluck included an informative
and relevant program provided by a congregant expert in the field about "The Status of Street Drugs in America", focusing on current trends of illegal drug use and distribution. All who attended were amazed and spellbound
by all that was shared and learned!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where are you, and where do I park?
A. We're located on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, right across from Nettingham Middle School. There is street parking in front of the church, and we also have a dedicated parking lot behind the church--simply turn onto Church Avenue from Park Avenue, take your first left onto School Place, and the lot is on your left.
Q. Who's invited to come to All Saints'?
A. All of you! Regardless of who you are, what you do, who you love, your faith (or lack thereof),
your level of knowledge about God and the Church...you are welcome here.
Q. What if I've never been to an Episcopal service before?
A. You won't be alone, and you won't have to guess. Our bulletins give you all the information you need,
and our parishioners are delighted to answer questions and guide you along.
Q. Do I have to take Communion? Am I forbidden to take Communion?
A. We don't check your spiritual I.D. when you come in. All baptized Christians are welcome to come forward
for the Eucharist. If you'd prefer a blessing, come forward with your arms crossed over your chest
and the priest will say a special prayer of blessing for you.
Q. What happens after the service?
A. We have an incredible Coffee Hour! This is your chance to enjoy delicious homemade treats,
a cup of fresh coffee or tea, and enjoy pleasant conversation and fellowship together.
See what's coming up and watch our services online on our YouTube Channel!
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsscotchplains4998/streams
Q. Where are you, and where do I park?
A. We're located on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, right across from Nettingham Middle School. There is street parking in front of the church, and we also have a dedicated parking lot behind the church--simply turn onto Church Avenue from Park Avenue, take your first left onto School Place, and the lot is on your left.
Q. Who's invited to come to All Saints'?
A. All of you! Regardless of who you are, what you do, who you love, your faith (or lack thereof),
your level of knowledge about God and the Church...you are welcome here.
Q. What if I've never been to an Episcopal service before?
A. You won't be alone, and you won't have to guess. Our bulletins give you all the information you need,
and our parishioners are delighted to answer questions and guide you along.
Q. Do I have to take Communion? Am I forbidden to take Communion?
A. We don't check your spiritual I.D. when you come in. All baptized Christians are welcome to come forward
for the Eucharist. If you'd prefer a blessing, come forward with your arms crossed over your chest
and the priest will say a special prayer of blessing for you.
Q. What happens after the service?
A. We have an incredible Coffee Hour! This is your chance to enjoy delicious homemade treats,
a cup of fresh coffee or tea, and enjoy pleasant conversation and fellowship together.
See what's coming up and watch our services online on our YouTube Channel!
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsscotchplains4998/streams
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We welcome donations for our church and outreach programs. To give online, please click our "donate" link below. Thank you for your gifts!
I'm New!
If you've never been to All Saints' before, we have information that you'll find helpful!
Please call or email us if you have more questions.
Please call or email us if you have more questions.
All Saints' Episcopal Church | 559 Park Avenue | Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-8047 | Church@AllSaints-SPNJ.org
(908) 322-8047 | Church@AllSaints-SPNJ.org