Welcome to All Souls Church

Here we are called to live out the gift of Jesus Christ’s unlimited love that brings transformation and new life to ourselves and to our brothers and sisters, especially those who suffer from poverty, violence, and injustice.

We are connected to each other. We worship, we learn, we pray, we laugh, we cry, we sing, we care for others and ourselves.

Wherever you are on your faith journey, you will find opportunities for education, guidance, and the joy of belonging to and serving in a community of justice and love. Join us for fellowship, faith formation, prayer, services, or simply to tour our church.

Worship Times:

Sundays:  10:00 am  |  Morning Prayer via Facebook
Tuesday:  9:00 pm  |  Compline via Facebook
Thursday: 9:00 pm  |  Compline via Facebook

Links:

Sermons and Morning Prayer Videos: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCosMZCGJHtjREaZWMFOzzyw

Live worship can be accessed at: 
https://www.facebook.com/AllSoulsMechanicsville/

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Welcome to All Souls

Here we are called to live out the gift of Jesus Christ’s unlimited love that brings transformation and new life to ourselves and to our brothers and sisters, especially those who suffer from poverty, violence, and injustice.

We are connected to each other. We worship, we learn, we pray, we laugh, we cry, we sing, we care for others and ourselves.

Wherever you are on your faith journey, you will find opportunities for education, guidance, and the joy of belonging to and serving in a community of justice and love. Join us for fellowship, faith formation, prayer, services, or simply to tour our church.

What To Expect

We are a loving, vibrant Episcopal church in Mechanicsville, VA - just north of Richmond.  At All Souls, everyone is welcome!

We are a community who is welcomes the newcomer, enjoys spending time together - playing, laughing and learning, and works to help those who are struggling in this life.  We believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God.  We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.  We work to see the image of God in all people and to live The Way of Love, as taught by the life Jesus lived. 

If you are looking for a place to explore your relationship with God - to be in community with others who are trying to do the same, you may enjoy the community of All Souls Episcopal.  We worship in the Anglican Tradition, celebrating diversity, inclusiveness, and in the Spirit of fellowship that motivates us to live fully into the people God has uniquely created us to be. 

For Your Kids

Children are welcome at every worship service. Children’s bulletins and crayons are in a cart outside the church entrance and can help your child follow along with the service.

Nursery and Infant Rooms: We offer childcare for infants through four-year olds on Sundays from 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The nursery rooms are staffed with caring adults, while the infant caring room offers closed-circuit television that allows you to attend to your child’s needs while watching the service. 

Children's Church: Children aged three through third grade are invited to Children’s Chapel, leaving the church service just prior to the Gospel reading and returning for the Peace. Worship includes singing, a Gospel reading, an age-appropriate sermon, and prayers.

“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” -Matthew 25:36-37

Community Garden

Our garden season is March through November. During that time we need volunteers to till, plant, pick, weed, wash veggies, package and weigh produce, and deliver to food banks. Your assistance is welcomed at ANY TIME for ANY TASK. Especially needed are delivers to food banks in July through September. If you could provide this service, please indicate that on the volunteer page.

We always need seed and plant contributions as well as money for compost, fertilizer, pest control, and watering expenses. A schedule for garden work is published on the calendar, and of course, is dependent on the growing season. Please check the calendar for regular garden hours, but on most days, someone is in the garden in the mornings.

gardener showing off some healthy sized cabbage

Winterization Project

We need help in going around businesses and asking for donations of plastic and insulation. Major items for home winterization are:

  • Heavy duty plastic sheeting
  • Staples for staple guns
  • Duck tape
  • Contractor plastic bags
  • Financial contributions for Thanksgiving meals
  • Bottled water
crew getting a home ready for winter

Other Missions

All Souls members are involved in a variety of missions in our community. Some missions have specific needs at different times during the year. Some of activities we support are:

Barack Obama Elementary – lunch buddies and mentors, Fall school supply fund raiser, underwear drive

Peter-Paul Development Center – Halloween Party with a lunch and activities of games, pumpkin decorating, and arts and crafts.

CARITAS – We assist serving food and visiting with homeless people. It is a gift to us all!

Blessing of the Animals – A fun event for the entire community, usually held on the first Sunday in October.

a diorama of All Souls other missions