Adult Formation

Adults have a variety of options, from Sunday morning forum gatherings
to small groups, workshops, book studies, and retreats.

Adult Christian Formation


Join us for a two-part Adult Formation series exploring the extraordinary life of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray — lawyer, activist, and the first Black woman ordained an Episcopal priest — and the making of the icon that is now at All Saints. The presentations will be led by Lynn Gebrowsky in the Great Hall, August 16 at 9:00 AM: Pauli Murray’s life and legal legacy, culminating in her ordination. August 23rd: Why the Church honors her as a saint, and how Lynn transcribed her story as a holy icon.

Adult Christian Formation Course on the Gospel according to John

Please join Roland Morin at 9:00 am, starting Sunday, August 30th, in the Great Hall for a series of discussions on the fourth gospel. Among the things we will discuss are the authorship of the gospel and what authorship meant in the first century.  We’ll look at what makes John different from the other three gospels and some of the stories unique to John. We will also explore some of John's theology and how it can help us understand who Jesus said he was. All are welcome for these interesting conversations.  The class will take place on Sundays at 9:00 am through September 20th.

Serving in Worship

Worship requires many hands and hearts and bodies to make
all the pieces come together effortlessly and smoothly, maybe you are called to serve in this way?

  • Usher – assist to prepare the worship space, welcome people into worship, count the number of people present, collect the offering, manage traffic to and from the altar table for communion and generally keep order flowing.
  • Verger – assist the clergy to prepare the worship space and the various individuals who are serving on that Sunday.  Making sure that everyone is present, and if not, substitutes are found to read, serve the chalice.
  • Lectors – read the scripture lessons from the Old and New Testaments and offer the prayers of the people.
  • Chalice Bearers – gather at the altar table for the Eucharistic prayer and serve the chalice to the congregation when we come forward to for communion.
  • Acolytes – keep the lights lit in the worship space, carry torches, the cross, and swing the thurible of incense whenever we have a special day in the church calendar.
  • Altar Guild – prepares the altar and chancel for every worship service so that the leaders and the congregation have everything they need to let worship unfold. They are a ministry that exists in the background, if they are doing their job well, you never even know they were there.

  • Music – In addition to our Adult Sanctuary choir, we also have a hand bell choir known as “All Saints Ringers.” The vocal choirs and handbell choir support our worship and perform at special services and concerts throughout the year. All Saints music also features prominently at Frederick’s annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship. The Adult Choir rehearses during the program year, Thursdays at 7:30PM – 9PM. 

  • Child Care – With God as our center and parents as our partners, our ultimate goal is to come alongside you and begin to plant the seeds of faith in the hearts and minds of our youngest children. Our preschool / nursery are open from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on Sunday mornings.  You may pack a drink and snack (no peanuts, please)

    To get involved, email the church office at: