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Blessing of the Backpacks
Bring your backpacks, briefcases, school bags, diaper bags, computer bags, etc. to church for a special blessing after the announcements at the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services.
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Back to the Block Celebration
Join us as we reunite on the block to kick off the new program year! Highlights include: double water slide, dessert contest, pie throwing, pizza from a wood-burning oven, and Trav Carter's famous ice cream!
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Campus Tour for Newcomers
Grab some coffee and a donut and join us on Sunday between the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services for a tour of our campus. Any and all are welcome! We’ll meet at the red tent in the Kennedy Courtyard. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Reminder: Updated Covid-19 Protcols
In light of new guidance from the CDC, the All Saints’ Public Health Task Force and vestry have issued new COVID-19 protocols. Please click here to learn more.
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Dear saints,
When the Bishop of Atlanta made some convivial remarks during the service of the Renewal of Ministry to mark the beginning of my tenure among you as rector, he noted something to the effect that I was not actually the real rector because she was already sitting in the congregation. He was, of course, talking about Pat Kiley. I might have found that to be a little ripe of the bishop at the time had it not been for the fact that I already knew that it was true. Pat has been my strength and stay these first four years at All Saints’, and has served three rectors here over nearly as many decades. In other words, she knows where all of the bodies are buried - literally! And so it is with a mixture of sadness for us and gladness for her that this December, Pat will retire from All Saints’ and head west to Alabama. There is no place like home.
We are opening the search for Pat’s replacement now so that there can be sufficient cross-over time to enable Pat to pass on the wisdom of all those years to her successor. Should you know of someone whom you think might be a good prospective candidate for the position of Rector’s Assistant please do let me know.
Do join me in praying for Pat, for her family, and for this family of All Saints’ as we come to this time of transition. She may leave us in December but she will always have a place in our hearts and in this parish.
Peace,
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Worship Schedule
Week of August 15, 2021
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Sunday
8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.11:15 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Indoor Worship Services in the Church and Chapel
Masks are required, but not distancing.
9:00 a.m.
Indoor Worship Service in Ellis Hall
Masks are required and so is maintaining a distance of three feet between pods.
11:15 a.m.
Livestreamed Worship Service
Note: Registration is NOT required for in-person services.
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Vacation Bible School Family Camp
Continues on Sundays, August 22 and 29
This year's program inspires both kids and adults to grow in faith, have fun, and change the world as we practice stewardship of creation. The whole family is invited to participate!
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Middle School in the Pool!
All youth grades 6th-8th are invited to join us TONIGHT for a pool party! Bring your favorite floatie and a friend and join us for pool games and pizza.
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Middle and High Schoolers |
Please RSVP for Confirmation by August 15!
All youth who have completed Confirmation classes in 2020 or 2021 are eligible to be confirmed at All Saints' on Sunday, November 7, when we will be joined by our bishop for services at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
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Youth and Children's Music |
Choir rehearsals for youth and children will begin again in late August! Learn more using the links below:
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The Journey with the Rev. Karen Evans
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
The Bible is full of journeys: short, long, searching, moving, fleeing and more. Things happen on these journeys: lives are changed, new directions are found; and through it all, "the feeling remains that God is on the journey, too” -Teresa of Avila. The Journey is a Bible study exploring the biblical journeys and what they have to say about our own.
Please note the schedule change: we begin meeting on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. starting on August 16 on Zoom. After Labor Day we will decide if we would like to move to meeting in-person.
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Jesus on the Front Page Begins Again on August 22
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in P305/306
This group will take a break for the next few weeks. We will begin meeting in-person again starting Sunday, August 22.
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Faith in the City: Education for All God’s Children
A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Herring, Russ Hardin, and Natosha Reid Rice
Sunday August 29, from 10:20-11:05 a.m. in Ellis Hall
Please join Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Lisa Herring, parishioner Russ Hardin, President of the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, and Natosha Reid Rice as they explore long-term equity challenges in K-12 education, the impact of Covid, and ways that faith communities and schools can partner together.
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Adult Inquirer’s Class
Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 23, and 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Zoom
The Adult Inquirer’s Class is a six-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’, led by our rector, Simon Mainwaring. Each session explores an aspect of the Christian faith and how that faith is lived out in our parish and in the world.
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Education for Ministry (EfM)
Where are you in your “Faith Journey”? If your answer is “I’m not sure,” then EfM is waiting for you!
The Education for Ministry (EfM) program is a four-year program sponsored by the theology school at the University of the South (Sewanee). Not only do we cover the Bible and other church documents, but then we discuss how to use that knowledge to better your daily life.
All Saints’ has more than 400 EfM graduates, including the seven new grads this year! If you are interested in learning more about the program and possibly joining a group, please contact Steve Hines.
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Service and Social Justice |
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Serve as an Usher During the 11:15 a.m. Services on Sundays
The usher ministry invites volunteers to serve as friendly faces and provide a warm welcome to all who enter our church doors. Our ministry is one of hospitality and assistance to all worshipers, giving extra attention and help to visitors and those with special needs. As a team, ushers distribute bulletins, collect offerings, provide attendance counts and guide worshipers to communion. Each 11:15 usher team serves a month at a time, for four months during the year. If interested and have questions, please contact Charlie Rigby. We look forward to serving with you!
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Donate Vases to the Sunday Callers
The Sunday Callers invite donations of vases. The preferred size is 8-10 inches tall, with a pinched mouth. Clear glass is preferred over colored glass. Please no bud vases! If you are unable to drop them off at the church, please call Ellen Porter at 404-909-2408 to arrange a pick up.
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Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
In-Person Meals are Back!
Parishioners can once again break bread with the men of Covenant Community inside the residence. Available dates are: August 16, 23, 30. Thank you so much for sharing in this invaluable ministry.
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Have Fun in the Sun with Refugee Ministries Swimming Buddies
- Join former refugee families for an afternoon of fun at a parishioner’s pool or lake house. We invite volunteers to sign up to provide water supervision on Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at a parishioner’s lake house in Jackson, GA.
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Be a Homework Helper with Refugee Ministries
Refugee Ministries is seeking a homework helper for an at-risk 21 year-old high school student who is trying to graduate this semester. She needs a homework helper for Economics and Advanced Algebra. We request 12 hour-long sessions to be scheduled during non-school hours, once a week, at the same time. We are also looking for a tutor for a 6th grade girl who is new to speaking English. The time request is the same but materials and orientation will be provided. Support is provided for both.
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Be a Mentor to a Newly Arrived Refugee Friend
Refugee Ministries is seeking a career mentor for a new arrival friend who holds a BA in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning. They are interested in IT and finding a position in that field. Their mentor would help explore job opportunities in this field. The time request is 4 one-hour sessions on zoom to be given once a week at the same time.
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Donate Children's Clothing, Books, Socks, and Shoes to Threads
Threads is planning to open again in mid-August! We are now inviting donations of new or gently used children’s clothing; a donation barrel is located in the upper level of the parking garage behind the security booth. We are in the process of painting the shop, so please do not put any donations in the shop or any other place on the campus at this time.
Current needs: children's books, short-sleeved shirts for boys and girls (sizes 5-14), new children's sneakers, new socks for boys and girls (size medium). Please remember: Threads does not accept used shoes, socks, or underwear.
Stay tuned for new volunteers hours!
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Call for Nominations: All Saints' Roundtable
Nominations are due on Sunday, August 15
Are you interested in future leadership roles at All Saints’? Do you want to know more about the parish from history to finances and everything in between? Do you want to get to know a small group of fellow parishioners much better? Are you willing to commit to a monthly meeting for the next 10 months? All Saints’ Roundtable may be the place for you! This group is limited in size due to the nature of the meetings. Candidates will be notified in August. If you would like to be considered, please contact Beth Chaplin to submit your nomination or to seek more information.
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Conversations and Compline
Sunday, August 22 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Come for conversation, stay for Compline. Saints 18 years and older gather together on the fourth Sunday of the month to pair up for some interactive, rotational conversations and fun. Whether you're eager to get reacquainted or seeking a fresh way to lean into a faith community, you are welcome to share in this experience. The evening concludes with music and prayer to send us into the week refreshed and encouraged by connections God is revealing among us.
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Together Again! Sign Up for Our Annual Parish Weekend at Kanuga
Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3
Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina
After a year away, we’re thrilled to be able to gather together for a fun-filled weekend in the beauty of God’s creation.
Serve at Kanuga
Would you like to volunteer during our Annual Parish Weekend? We would love your help! As we look forward to our time together, the planning committee invites volunteers to serve both before and during this special weekend. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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"Whether you have spent the last 16 months wandering in a pandemic wilderness away from church, actively engaged in the online offerings, attended the socially distanced in-person services, or any combination of these, All Saints’ has remained strong. Just as it has been for over 120 years, All Saints’ is still here, in the City, for the City and for all of us. Now, All Saints’ needs each of us to give generously so that we can move forward stronger than ever”.
— Debbie Wilson, chair of the Stewardship Committee
The ushers are collecting offerings at each of the services. For the 9:00 a.m. service in Ellis Hall, please make a gift in the offering basket near the door. Thank you so much.
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Connect with us on Realm!
We recently launched Realm, our new platform for online giving, directory, and event registration. If you haven’t already, please sign up for an account to manage your personal information, control your giving, register for events, and keep in touch with the people and groups that matter to you.
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Celebrating All Saints’: A Presentation of the Completion of our Strategic Plan
Sunday, August 22, from 10:20-11:05 a.m. in Ellis Hall
Please join our rector, Simon, and other leaders at All Saints’ as we celebrate the successful completion of our three-year strategic plan and all of the ways that it has enabled us to grow as a parish and in our commitment to the city of Atlanta.
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Farewell Celebration for Joel Smith
Sunday, August 29 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us as we say farewell to our Youth Minister, Joel Smith, and celebrate his four years of service with All Saints'. Saints' of all ages are welcome, and food and refreshments will be provided.
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Introducing the 2021-2022 Concert Series
We’re thrilled to announce the 2021-2022 Concert Series!
This season’s performances will include everything from early music performed on period instruments by acclaimed specialists to outdoor lunchtime concerts in the courtyard.
View the full schedule and purchase tickets on our website. While you’re there, please consider joining the Angelic Chorus, whose patrons ensure that the great music we offer is accessible to all who wish to experience it.
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Upcoming Baptism Dates
We are looking forward to offering baptisms during our worship services again! Upcoming dates this fall: Sunday, September 5 and Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the 11:15 a.m. service.
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Upcoming Adult Confirmation Services
We also look forward to offering the opportunity for adults to be confirmed during special worship services on Sunday, November 7 at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
If you have attended the Adult Inquirer’s class and would like to be confirmed, please contact Pat Kiley at patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org or 404-267-4265.
(Please note: a new Adult Inquirer’s class begins on September 15 and meets weekly through October 20. Learn more >> )
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Please Donate Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings
We welcome your support of our Flower Guild, whose work is offered to the glory of God. We invite your gifts in loving memory of those who have died, and in celebration of God's blessings in your life.
The suggested donation is $150 and multiple flower memorials may be printed in bulletins to accommodate our parishioners’ generosity.
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Refugee Ministries can't thank the family of John and Sloan Smith for hosting not one, but TWO pool parties this summer and providing lunch for everyone. Our families from All Saints' and Clarkston so enjoyed being together.
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