Holiday meals summon visceral memories. Substantial servings. Fragrant kitchens. Tantalizing goodness. Not just festive turkey and ham, but a smorgasbord of dishes, brimming with texture and flavor. Wherever we gather to enjoy, great care goes into creating such feasts. And creative graces abound as we lift up grateful hearts in celebration of life’s fullness.
On Tuesday, November 26, the men of Covenant Community will host their annual “Thanksgiving Meal for the City.” Many saints will contribute to the hospitality, engaging guests who arrive from far and near with the ministry of presence (if you’re a clean-not-cook person, we need you, too!). The sacrament of this shared meal will challenge us to lay down personal defenses, along with the human urge to problem-solve, and to remain present, curious, and grateful for the “stranger” come among us.
Learning to receive one another with grace is part of the life we share in Jesus Christ. Which is why this Wednesday, November 20, we will gather with Johnathan Davis, Executive Director of Covenant Community, and Louisa Merchant, Director of All Saints’ Refugee Ministries, to practice life-giving ways to welcome those God brings among us. This will be our final “Sink Your Teeth Into This” session in 2019, and even if you're not able to attend Covenant Community's Thanksgiving Meal, please join us in discovering how God’s grace empowers us to receive urban neighbors on our block with compassion, curiosity, and courage.
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With gratitude for God's grace alive in you,
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The Rev. Sarah Stewart
Associate Rector for Young Adults and Innovation
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Formation Series: In Faith
Sunday, November 17, 10:20 —11:05 a.m., P202, Parish House
On the third Sunday of each month, join our young adults to explore resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives.
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Earth Stewards: Creation Care Potluck
Sunday, November 17, 12:30—1:45 p.m., Ross Room, Parish House
Join fellow saints for an intergenerational potluck and conversation, as we consider ways to educate our community and to curate service projects that renew and restore the whole of creation. Whether you identify as a long-time earth steward or a curious planetary pilgrim, we invite you! Bring a dish to share and your most creative ideas.
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Formation Series: Sink Your Teeth Into This
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 —8:30 p.m., P307, Parish House
Be part of a discussion that invites us to sink our teeth into spiritual resources for living with courage and faith in an ever-changing world. In our final meeting of 2019, we'll meet with Johnathan Davis, Executive Director of Covenant Community, and Louisa Merchant, Director of our Refugee Ministries program, to learn more about offering the ministry of presence.
Please note that we're meeting on the third Wednesday this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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November Saints on Tap
Thursday, November 21, 7:00—9:30 p.m.,
Torched Hop, 249 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
Join us the week before Thanksgiving to celebrate our blessings with fellow saints at Torched Hop Brewing Company. We’re hoping to reserve one of the bocce ball courts!
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Learning Together with the Future of Our Block Committee
Sunday, November 24, 10:20 —11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Over the course of the year, we have engaged in Learning Together sessions with the Future of our Block Committee, to understand all that we can about the city that is taking shape around us. In next Sunday's session, we'll explore how churches across the country have imagined their own legacy projects for their buildings and grounds as as we prepare next year at All Saints’ to discern the future of our own block.
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Out of Hand Theater Presents "Conceal & Carry"
Sunday, November 24, 6:15 p.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
The performance features two parishioners, Ariel Fristoe (director) and Lee Osorio (actor), and tackles gun violence in America and how we might go about curing our addiction to guns. After the performance we’ll hear from Louisa Basarrate, a representative of Moms Demand Action.
Admission is free!
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A few more events coming up soon...
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We publish this email newsletter every week or two to provide updates about what's coming up for young adults at All Saints', as well as parish-wide events that might interest you. If you do not wish to receive these updates, you can unsubscribe at any time (scroll to the bottom of the email). If you'd prefer to receive the parish-wide weekly newsletter instead (or in addition),
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For more information contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart
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