The History and Formation of
All Saints Anglican Church, Springfield, Missouri
All Saints Anglican Church formed from a house group which met weekly between 2003 and 2005 for worship, prayer and bible study. In the summer of 2005 it was decided to move toward the formation of a church and it was agreed that the first public service would be held on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2005.
As plans were being made for that first service several locations were discussed. We were fortunate that Immanuel Lutheran, a small congregation of the Free Lutheran Church of America, offered use of space at their building at 2756 Blackman Road, Springfield, Missouri. We have continued to meet there and have developed a warm and mutually supportive relationship with the Immanuel Lutheran congregation.
Our first service, on Sunday, November 27, 2005, was conducted by Bishop William Cox. He charged us to become a beacon of hope and light in the Springfield area.
In the intervening years the congregation has more than doubled in size from its original 23 members.
On one Sunday each month the eucharist is celebrated by our vicar. On other Sundays the services are led by Lay Eucharistic Ministers. It is anticipated that Rev. McGlynn will be here full time by the summer of 2010.
All Saints Anglican Church is a member congregation of the Anglican Church of North America and under the ecclesiastical direction of Archbishop Robert Duncan as a mission of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Worship at All Saints
Our services follow traditional Anglican forms and incorporate modern as well as traditional music.
Music is a major part of our worship and we are very fortunate to have Mr. Richard Pickard as our organist and music director. His skill has proven to be a unifying factor in our worship and corporate life.
We have also been blessed by a gift to the church of a 50 stop, 104 voice Allen organ, which, along with piano and other instrumental and vocal music provided by members of the congregation, enrich our worship.
In addition to playing at our services, Mr. Pickard has also given annual organ recitals which are very popular and well attended.
