Small groups provide opportunities for people to connect with others, to grow in faith and to share mutual interests and support. To learn more about a small group, contact the group coordinator listed. Call the church for contact numbers.

New ideas for small group ministries are always welcome; please contact Carole Becker in the church office.  Looking forward to your suggestions!

Contact: Ken Bus
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm starting January 19, 2010
Where: Room 203

Geneaolgy - everyday folks researching and maintaining their family trees. If you have wanted to learn how to conduct family history research and build a family tree, Ken Bus, a member of All Saints, can get you started. Ken has significant experience with European ancestry ... German, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands... places where lots of Lutherans originated. Ken can help you find free resources and where to locate information on the internet.

Are you looking for a post-holiday exercise plan that is really fun, mood elevating an can be done almost anywhere by almost anyone? It's time to try or re-try hula hooping. "Hooping" has re-emerged as a popular new figness trend and provides an alternative low or no impact cardio and core strengthening workout. Come join the Hoop Group. Hoops will be provided or bring your own. Join us  on Thursdays at 6-8pm in the Narthex.

This small group is one of the longest standing small groups at All Saints. Founded by Pastor Bill Bartlettand shepherded by Bill Belton, this bunch of fellas share a great breakfast and bible study every Wednesday. By the grace of God and the great cooking skills of Steve Mostenan and his helpers Scott Hagen, Paul Rainey and Bill Glaze we have seen our group grow and develop into a caring and giving small group at All Saints.

Members of this small group come to a better understanding of God’s word through the study of the lessons that are used as a basis for the service on the up-coming Sunday morning. We discuss the scripture lessons for the upcoming Sunday and provide some perspectives in application to our daily lives.

With the excess funds received from our goodwill donations, we provide many financial support services and contributions to our members and community. We have purchased items for worship, provided scholarship funds for youth activities, recognized staff contributions, support a mission family in Guatemala and have provided special gifts for the needy. Our members are involved in all areas of church activities and leadership.

The group meets every Wednesday at 7:00am in Fellowship Hall. We meet every Wednesday except when Christmas or New Years Day falls on a Wednesday. Come join us for a mid-week recharging of your spiritual batteries. For more information contact Alan Johnson at 602-788-5084 or E-mail ajphoenix@cox.net.

Who:     Adults
What:    Devotion, potluck, then games.  
             (Not restricted to cards.)
             We play games such as bridge, pinochle, hearts, 
             Uno, rummy, dominoes, Trivial Pursuit, Boggle, and
             Michigan rummy.
When:   Usually the first Saturday of the month at 6:30 and the
             third Sunday at 5:00.
Where:   At members’ homes.
Why:      The Card Group is a good way to enjoy the fellow-
             ship of other church members while having some fun.
             To sponsor a child at Tierra Santa, we ask for a
             donation of $1 per session. 
How:     Call Diane Welch

Testimonial:  I have been a member of the card group since its inception in 1992.  Most of my friends are members of the card group.  They are my spiritual and social mainstay. - Diane Welch

The Heavenly Hikers gather in friendship and fellowship to hike in the wild and scenic areas that God has created in Arizona. Our schedule usually includes at least nine hikes during the course of a year, offering a diversity of scenery and physical challenge. Most hikes are easy to moderate in difficulty with an average length of five to eight miles.

Winter and early spring hikes are often in the desert; we prefer to travel to the cool of the mountains once the weather warms up in the Valley.

Turnout ranges from 5 to 15 people - a nice size for talking with and getting to know the other participants.

Each September, we plan the calendar through the following July. We are always looking for more group participants and invite you to join us.

See hiking schedule at: http://www.heavenlyhikers.blogspot.com

See Pictures of past hikes at: http://picasaweb.google.com/heavenlyhikers    

For more information, contact Bill Lewis or Sandy Dwyer.

Contact:  Millard/Carol Lee 
              Bob/Bonnie Usher
              Roger/Sandy Murphy
When:    4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm
Where:   Room 201

This group is open to all who have been affected by cancer or other serious health situations in any way.  If you are coping with, recovering from or a survivor of any serious or chronic health situation or are a care giver, please come and be strengthened by fellowship and prayer.

Our meetings provide an opportunity to share personal health victories and obstacles.  Agenda includes an opening and closing prayer, a brief bible study/discussion of the meeting host's choice, a snack, and an informal update on how people are doing. 

Every few months, a special informational  meeting is scheduled to cover a specific topic.  In the past, we have heard more about topics such as Hospice Care, Radiation, and Skin Cancer.  If you want to know more about what the atmosphere of the meetings are like without putting your foot through the door, give one of the contacts listed above a call and they will be happy to provide more information.  If you have a suggestion for a topic, let us know!

When: 2nd Friday Monthly, 5-9pm
Who: Ages infant - 6th grade
Sign up in the church office by Wednesday, same week.
Cost: $10 per child ($25 per family of 3 or more)
Your child/children will eat a pizza dinner, make a craft, watch a movie and enjoy a delicious dessert.
Attention Youth: Trained Youth volunteers are needed!
Please call to sign up. Great service hours!

Contact:  Susan Lindsey, Ione Heffelfinger, Carol Lee
When:    1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm
Where:   Fellowship Hall

Culinary Service creates personalized dining experiences including meals, receptions, parties and special events at All Saints and a variety of other locations. Our annual Nutcracker Sweets event provides delicious and beautifully packaged cookies and candies to the congregation and raises funds to help purchase food service equipment and supplies. Please join in the fun as we research, plan, coordinate, design, create, learn, share, laugh, pray and serve the Lord. No prior experience is required.

Contact:   Carole Becker
When:      Check church calendar or call for dates
Where:    Cafe

 The Good Grief Support Group is:

• A place where people come together to work on and understand the consequences and pain of a life change.
• A safe place where you can share your story, your struggles, your concerns.
• A forum where you have the freedom to ask the big questions.
• A gathering where you can safely search for your own answers, with the support of others.
• Not a therapy group….but therapeutic!
• Loving, caring, generous, educational, healing.
• Very often FUN!

When attempting to describe the depth of emotion we experience when someone we love dies, we struggle to put our sorrow and pain into words and into a context we can understand.  Whether you are recently bereaved or experiencing the pain of long-standing grief, Good Grief is provided to give you the encouragement needed to help you move forward with your changed lives.

   Contact: Rendy Horner
   When:   1st & 3rd Thursdays 9:15 am    Where:   Fellowship Hall
   Visit the All Saints MOPS Page

MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, single and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.

We need volunteers to help nurture the moms and care for the children during our meetings. Please contact Rendy or Carole if you currently worship at All Saints and would like more information regarding these important volunteer opportunities. Men and women are welcome to help! No age requirment...just the desire to nurture young families of today.

Click the logo for more information.

Contact:  Scott Horner
When:     Every other Thursday 8:00-9:00pm
Where:    Office Workroom

This small group is currently working with the Master Builder’s Bible for Men for its group studies; however, the group is always open to other study areas that seem appropriate to our faith journeys.  We are pleased that the group has added a few new participants this year, including some younger men who are post-confirmation age. 

This Men’s Bible Study meets every other Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m.  The meeting is conducted by a facilitator but is an interactive, participatory style where input is encouraged by all so we can explore and learn together.  The Thursday Night Men’s Bible Study provides a comfortable opportunity for men to bond and share their faith.  We hope you will join us!

Contact:  Renate Kaufman
When:     2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Where:    LIFE Building Cafe

Join fellow lovers of literature as they discuss current books of varying topics. All are welcome!  Bring a friend!

Contact:  Maritta Fink
When:     Wednesday at 10:00am
Where:    Fellowship Hall

Join a collection of dedicated servants amidst a collection of scissors, yarn, needles, thread and sewing machines to make quilts, layettes, shawls and lap robes for Maricopa County Hospital.

Contact:  Sandy Stegen
When:     Monthly at the Church
Where:    Room 203

The WebSite Team maintains this website. We can offer volunteer opportunities for those with the following skills and interests:

• Journalism                        Basic Web Content
• Graphic Design                  Digital Photography
• Audio / Video Production

With the help of laptops and wireless internet connections, we meet to discuss website strategy for this growing ministry.
We offer hands-on training, so no professional or formal web experience or equipment is needed, just your gifts and passion.  

Contact: Carole Becker

Please join this group if you would like to actively participate in the women’s events planned at All Saints. Go to... Small Groups... Women's Ministries for more information about upcoming events.  You may also check the church calendar for events and meetings. 

Watch the Parish Press and Saints Alive newsletter for additional information about each event as its scheduled time approaches.