November & December Information

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on November 11th that honors all people who have served in the United States Armed Forces (past and present).

If you would like more information about Veterans Day and its meaning, click on this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day

Worship Planning

The worship planning team will meet on Wednesday, November 11th at 4 pm in the church library. At this meeting they will plan the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

QC Studio-Z

QC Studio Z offers Zumba classes in the fellowship hall at church on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 6:45 pm. For more information visit their website www.qcstudioz.com

Food Pantry & Clothing Closet

Food Pantry & Clothing Closet Weekly Food Load

Every Friday volunteers are needed to help pick up the food order from River Bend Food Bank at 8:30 am (contact Anne).  Volunteers are needed at church to help unload the vehicles that were loaded at RiverBend Food Bank and to stock the shelves & other areas at 9:00 am at All Saints.

Note:

During the Month of November, the delivery by RiverBend Food Bank to the church will be Friday, November 13th and it is a large order (10,000+ pounds)!

The week of Thanksgiving the load will be picked up on Wednesday, November 25th since RiverBend Food Bank will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday.

Food Pantry & Clothing Closet Donations

Donations are accepted on Fridays 9 – 11 am and Saturdays 9 – 10 am. Monetary donations may be mailed to the church office.

Saturdays

They are open to the public from 10 am – 12 pm on Saturdays. Several volunteers are needed during this time to operate smoothly.

Worship

The Sunday worship service is at 10 am on Sunday mornings. See the article titled “Worship Information & Opportunities” for more specific information about worship.

Three23co

Three23co, homeschool group, will meet once a week in the gathering space of the church. They will use the space from 8 am to 12 pm every Tuesday for the 2026-2027 school year (09.15.2026 – 03.30.2027). Please be aware of their class time (8:30 – 11:30 am) and do not disturb them. They will be utilizing the gathering space, the library, and the outside church lawn/lower parking lot for recess time when the weather permits.

Fit4Mom – Stroller Strides Class

Fit4Mom – Stroller Strides Class will meet on Tuesdays in the fellowship hall from 5:30 – 6:30 pm from November to April as well as occasionally between the month of May and October. For more information about this group, visit their website: www.quadcities.fit4mom.com

Council

The council will meet on Tuesday, November 17th at 6 pm in the church library for their monthly meeting.

Financial Team

The financial team will meet on Wednesday, November 18th at 4:30 pm at the church.

Thanksgiving Gathering

The Worship Planning Team and the Proclamation Ministry Team invites you to attend the annual Thanksgiving Gathering & Lunch following the worship service on Sunday, November 22nd. A lunch will be provided by the team (turkey slider sandwiches, chips on the side, and pies for desert).

Christmas Decorating

Following the Thanksgiving Gathering on Sunday, November 22nd volunteers are needed to help get the Christmas Decorations all in one place. This will include bringing items up from the altar care room in the basement and getting items down from the loft in the kitchenette. The actual decorating will take place on Saturday, November 28th at 12:30 pm since the season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 29th.

Holiday Train

🎄🚂THE CPKC HOLIDAY TRAIN IS COMING TO THE RIVERFRONT on Tuesday, November 24th at 5:45 PM and the show starts at 6:00 PM. The Holiday Train brings music, lights, and holiday magic to communities across North America, all while helping support an incredibly important cause: fighting food insecurity right here in our local communities.

Come enjoy the music. Bring your friends and family. Take in the lights. And most importantly, bring a little something to give back (non-perishable food) to local families who need a little extra help this holiday season.

For more information visit: https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain

Annual Congregational Meeting

The Council has set the annual congregational meeting for Sunday, December 13th at 11:15 am. At this meeting All Saints Lutheran Church will approve the December 14, 2025 congregational meeting minutes, celebrate the ministries through pictures and reports from the past year, have elections for the elected positions (executive council, ministry team members, audit committee, nomination committee, and SEIA Synod Assembly representatives), and approve the 2027 proposed budget. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this important meeting.

Christmas Eve Worship

The Christmas Eve Worship Service will be offered on Thursday, December 24th at 8 pm.