We don't have a regular church building
Actually, as of December 31, 2025, we don't have a physical space at all! Because people matter to us more than fancy buildings, we have been meeting in an office park now slated for development. Until we find a new public location, we will be meeting in members' homes.
How long are the services?
The 9:30am Sunday service at All Saints lasts around 1 hour. Other services may run shorter.
If I come in person...
... what should I bring?
Just bring yourself. Everything you need, including Scripture readings, is in the service leaflet or in the hymnal, which we will give you.
... what should I wear?
You will find people dressed very casually (jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc.), and more formally (though no one is very formal), and a great variety in between. Just be yourself.
If I attend online...
... is there a bulletin?
We'll post a link to a PDF version of the bulletin on the homepage of this website so that you can follow the service online.
... How does singing hymns work?
Copyright restrictions limited what we can post from the 1982 hymnal so we can't give you the music and lyrics. If you have a hymnal, however, you are welcome to sing along. We'll mute the online community (or we will drive Zoom nuts), but you will hear those present singing.
How do I ask for prayers?
During the Prayers of the People, we ask God's grace and help for the whole Church, for our country and the nations of the world, for local communities, for ourselves, and we pray by name for those we know are in need of healing, guidance and comfort. If you have a special concern for yourself or another, be sure to join us before service and let us know so that we can pray for you or for them by name. You can also email us at allsaintsbellvue@gmail.com to request prayers.
What will the service be like?
... Holy Eucharist
We follow the Book of Common Prayer for Holy Eucharist. We use Rite II and vary the Eucharistic Prayers between A, B, C, and D by season, except in Lent, when we use the more penitential Rite I. All the prayers, lessons, and responses will be in the bulletin, so that you can participate whether you are with us in person or online.
... Morning Prayer
One Sunday a month, we all meet online for Morning Prayer II (or Rite I in Lent), led by one of our lay leaders, with a sermon by one of our lay preachers. At these services, you will not need a bulletin, because all of the prayers, lessons, and responses will be available in the Zoom session.We want everyone to be fully a participant at these services, and if you are duly licensed, you may take part in leading the service (licensed Lay Reader), preaching (icensed Preacher), or reading the lessons (no license is necessary for Lectors!).
Do you facilities for children?
We would love to welcome your children, but we are currently restricted in the amount of space we have, especially for active younger children. If you need nursery facilities or are seeking a church Sunday School program, you may wish to check out St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, both of which have larger physical facilities than we have ever had, and programs that may need your needs for a younger family.
