TONIGHT at the Robert's
Whether you’ve been a part of the chorister program for years, you’re thinking about joining, or just want to have a fun evening with other St. Luke’s families, please join us from 5-8 p.m. at Susanna and Keith Roberts’ house ( 1758 Pine Ride Dr. NE). We’ll play games, answer questions about RSCM (that’s Royal School of Church Music), and just have good old-fashioned fun and fellowship! We can’t wait to see y'all ! Food and drink will be provided. Choristers: come with your favorite song and favorite candy for some fun ice breakers with your choir leaders, Ms. Colleen, Ms. Caitlin and Dr. Arlan! The Chorister program welcomes children and youth from K-12th grade!
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The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
August 27, 2017
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE
The Nursery opens Sunday mornings at 8:40 a.m.
for children and babies 5 years old and younger.
8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:15 a.m.-Coffee Hour-Parish Hall
10:15 a.m.-Chalice Training-Church
11:15 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II
12:15 p.m.-Coffee Hour-Parish Hall
12:30 p.m.-Acolyte Training-Church/Parish Hall
2:30 p.m.-Vestry Ministry Review Mtg.-Parkins Room
6 p.m.-Loaves and Fishes-Offsite
6:30 p.m.-EYC Kickoff Gathering-Offsite
Children’s Chapel is taking a summer break but will be back on Rally Day, September 10!
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THE ALTAR flowers are given to the Glory of God and with thanksgiving for 30 years of marriage, by Jeff Hopper and Elaine Swobe; and in loving memory of Elise and Anne by Marc and Jim LeVan; and in loving remembrance of Clyde and Eleanor Gunter and Jessica Day Gunter by Bruce Gunter.
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Acolyte
training starts at 12:30 p.m. in the church. All acolytes need to attend.
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Loaves and Fishes
meets at 6 p.m. at the home of
of Susan and Stan Reid (4466 Kellogg Circle, 30338)
. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. Tea and soft drinks will be provided. Loaves and Fishes is a social gathering for St. Luke’s adults to be in community the last Sunday evening of each month. For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Susan or Stan Reid (
susanstanreid@yahoo.com
| 770-396-4041). We hope you can join us for all or any part of the evening.
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Join us for our kick-off PIZZA PARTY for youth and parents on f
rom 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
at the home of Amy Durrell and Russell Curry (971 Oakdale Dr NE). This will give us an opportunity to socialize, have a short discussion and unveil our events for the fall. PLEASE RSVP from the Sign Up tab on the church website so we'll know how much pizza we need to order -- and to let us know if you or your teen need a gluten-free option.
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If you are not able to make it to St. Luke's on a Sunday morning, we are now broadcasting live via the Internet at 9 a.m.
Just click here.
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UPDATE ON CLOSING OF PEACHTREE-PINE
Crossroads will begin spearheading the on-site transition of the residents of Peachtree-Pine. It's a big job and they need help by way of donations. There is a Amazon Wishlist online where you can purchase and send the things they need.
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In addition to donations, please pray for people who are homeless in Atlanta during this time of transition and change. And, pray for Crossroads as it provides leadership.
Consider joining us to pray
WITH
our neighbors. On
Monday, August 28
, as Crossroads begins managing shelter operations at the Metro Task Force for the Homeless at Peachtree-Pine, gather with us for a service of prayer and song alongside our neighbors in transition. We will meet in The Park at St. Luke's at 5 p.m. Supper -provided by Clyde’s Kitchen and the Salvation Army - will be served following the service.
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What annual St. Luke's event is always the weekend before Thanksgiving? Well, at least for the past 40 years!
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November 17-19
ST. LUKE'S UNITED
40 Years Strong at Kanuga
Details coming soon.
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Opportunities & Announcements
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REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL -
It really helps the volunteers organizing classes to have a little bit of information. Thanks.
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In August we’re filling the baskets with new and gently-used backpacks for Crossroads. Many people who are homeless put everything they own into a bag and carry it with them everywhere they go. As you are preparing to send children back to school and have gently used backpacks or can pick up an extra one while you are doing your back-to-school shopping, it will really help lighten someone’s load! All sizes are needed. Please place your donations in the Outreach baskets located in the Narthex and Reception Area.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
10 A.M. | The Park at St. Luke's
Bring friends and join for a combined service. The 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist gathers, as usual, in the Nave. Following Mass on the Grass will be our annual potluck picnic.
Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair - and a side dish or dessert to share.
St. Luke’s will supply Clyde’s famous fried chicken.
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HARVEST FESTIVAL -- Saturday, September 9, at 6 p.m.
Everyone is invited to this family-friendly event as we celebrate another great year for the Mustard Seed Garden. You do not need to be a garden volunteer to participate! We'll have BBQ and an array of delicious and lovingly prepared sides. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship as the sun sets and the almost-full moon rises over The Park at St. Luke's and the garden. This is a truly magical evening that you won't want to miss. Cost: $5 per person at the door. So that we can adequately plan, please sign up at the Reception Desk or on the reservation line (404-873-7777) by Monday, September 4.
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 10
Join us for a new “year” of Christian Education for all ages, Children’s Chapel, and all kinds of engaging programs that support our worship life together
Sunday 2.0 Kickoff Cookout
in The Park | 5 p.m.
Rehearsals for Junior and Senior Choristers and Preparatory Choir at 4:15 p.m.
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ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL resumes Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:20 p.m. in the Choir Room.
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Pastoral Care Forums: Healing and Hearing with Horace
Parishioners are invited to a conversation with The Rev. Horace Griffin, the new associate for Pastoral Care and Parish Life, about pastoral care interests and needs at St. Luke’s. The first of three forums will be held for seniors (70 and older), Sunday September 10 at 12:30 in the Hamilton room. A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Horace or Beth, the executive administrative assistant, so that we can prepare lunch accordingly. The following Sunday, September 17, will be for young and middle-aged adults (same format) and the last Sunday, September 24 will be for youth during their Sunday 2.0 meeting. All are invited to these important conversations.
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Sign up now to submit a reflection, poem, or photograph for Advent or Lent. The theme for Advent is Abundance and the theme for Lent is Mindfulness. For more information or to sign up please contact Elaine Swobe (
swobe-hopper@mindspring.com
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Mayoral Candidates Coming to St. Luke’s
The Atlanta Regional Housing Forum, which meets quarterly at St. Luke’s, is hosting an Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6. Come hear all the candidates talk about important issues facing our community. The Forum is free and open to the public, but please register from the Sign Up tab on the church website:
StLukesAtlanta.org
. The event is presented by City for All and the TransFormation Alliance.
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Wednesday Bible Study
resumes this fall on September 6 at 11 a.m. with a focus on Romans. We will delve into theology in the making as Paul wrestles with enduring issues: justification and grace, sin and salvation, a vision of unity, and the faithfulness of God—the same issues that believers have contemplated throughout the history of the church. This study of Romans is particularly timely, as we observe the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Reformation, 1517-2017. We will talk about the role that Paul’s letter played in the life of reformer Martin Luther and the events surrounding the Reformation. All are welcome!
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Atlanta United in the new stadium
... The youth are heading to Atlanta United FC’s second-ever soccer game at the new stadium on Sunday, Oct. 10. Please RSVP to Carrie Teegardin (
Carrie.Teegardin@ajc.com
) as she will purchase group tickets. We also need parent chaperones for this event!
EYC Text Group
... Leaders among our youth have impressed upon us that teens do not use email, so we’ve created a text group as a communication tool for parent volunteers and others who are leading the youth program until we have a new staff person. If you’d like to know what is going on in EYC (Sunday mornings and at Sunday 2.0) TEXT: StLukesEYC to 64600.
(As with all our electronic communications, you can unsubscribe whenever you like, by simply texting “stop” to the same number.)
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St. Luke’s on the Big Screen at Suntrust Park
... Come one, come all! We are looking for excited singers of any age (from 0-99!) and any experience level to join us Wednesday, September 6 at 6:45 p.m. in the Church to sing (and video record) the National Anthem to submit to the Braves! No prior choir experience is required; just energy, your presence, and any Braves gear that you might have! No R.S.V.P. required, but if you’re planning to come, please contact Caitlin Dowling, our music associate (
caitlin@stlukesatlanta.org
) so we can know how many copies of the anthem to have! Snacks will be provided!
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Calling all handy Habitat helpers! Habitat for Humanity is inviting us to join in two Interfaith Build Days this fall. If you want to participate with other faith partners on Sunday, September 24 or Sunday, October 1, please contact Mo. Lauren at
lauren@stlukesatlanta.org
. Volunteers will need to chip in $75 to help cover the cost of materials.
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Sojourners Westside Walk | Saturday, September 16
Explore the new Westside Beltline Trail. We’ll meet at the Willson’s (511 St. Charles Ave. at 9:30 a.m. and carpool to Washington Park to begin the walk. Sign Up by Sept. 11. Coordinators: Bill and Susan Willson.
Booth Western Museum Visit & Lunch
Saturday September 23 | 9:30 a.m.
Join your fellow Sojourners on a road trip to nearby Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA. The museum is the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the US. Current exhibits include Ansel Adams, Painting Red Rocks Country and the Native Hands. After touring the museum we will gather for lunch in Cartersville before heading back to Atlanta. Adults: $12, 65+: $10. Please help us plan for a great road trip by making your Sojourners reservation by Wednesday, September 20. Coordinator: Chris Kinney.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all events:
Sign-up most Sundays outside the Parish Hall, call the St. Luke’s reservation line (404-873-7777 x 4), or email
sojourners@stlukesatlanta.org
. Please be sure to give your name, phone, e-mail, event, and names of all attending.
Sojourners is a group for those age 50 and above. Its objective is to promote fellowship through participation in a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, dinners, shows, travel, parties, day trips, bike trips, breakfasts, picnics, lectures, and much more.
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SAVE the DATE
2017 Jane Baird Lecture with Carl McColman:
The Christian of the Future Will Be a Mystic
Thursday, September 21, 7 PM
McColman, a noted writer, speaker, and retreat leader, is a Lay Cistercian at the monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia. His book
Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality
was the Winner of the 2015 Georgia Author of the Year Award for best Religious/Inspirational Book.
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Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, St. Luke's welcomes you!
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