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September 5, 2019
Friends,
Our personal past takes on fresh meaning over time, as we each reflect on seasons of growth (sometimes with gratitude, sometimes with relief). Surviving, evolving, and thriving involves moving forward with awareness on this journey of life. Reunions invite us to celebrate and reconnect. We note how far we’ve come and where we are heading. We give thanks for those who travel the way with us. While I’ve never attended an official school reunion (high school or college), I have revisited former campuses and fostered long-time friendships with folks from prior eras of life. Such connections have grounded me in lasting ways.

This Sunday, All Saints’ will gather in our courtyard for a celebration of the many, vibrant ministries of this faith community. Young Adults at All Saints’ get to claim our space in this place, as we pursue new expressions of ministry in our city. Stop by our table for a sweet treat as you peruse our Young Adult autumn calendar. Grab a business card (aka your “free coffee on me” card) and email me, to schedule a 1:1 conversation about faith. Snap a spirited selfie of yourself in school swag, as part of the fun with our Pop-Up Photo Booth for “Saints Associate,” the newest network for folks with connections (of all sorts) to local universities and colleges in Atlanta. Be sure to check out the other incredible ministry tables that will populate our courtyard, as we celebrate God’s life in us, for the sake of our world.

However you choose to enjoy the party, this reunion embraces us all with enduring bonds of affection that reclaim us, as members of the Body of Christ, every time we step back onto this block. No matter how many places you’ve claimed as your spiritual home through the years, you are warmly welcome here!
Joyfully,
The Rev. Sarah Stewart
Associate Rector for Young Adults and Innovation
Important Dates in September

Sunday, September 15, 10:20—11:05 a.m., Room P202, Parish House

On the third Sunday of each month, explore resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives. Fall dates: September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15.

Wednesday, September 25, 7:00—8:30 p.m., Room P307, Parish House

On the final Wednesday of each month, 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. Feel free to grab dinner at Wednesday Night Supper before. Fall dates: August 28, September 25, October 30, and November 20*.

*Please note that we'll meet on the third Wednesday in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday, September 10, 10:00—4:00 p.m., Threads Shop, Tate Hall

Threads, our children’s clothing ministry, invites volunteers of all ages to a special inventory day to help us get the shop ready for the fall and winter seasons. This is a great opportunity to learn about our new, simpler computer tagging system. Even if you can only come for an hour or two, we welcome your help! If you’re able to volunteer, please email Lori Guarisco, our Threads Coordinator, at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org .

Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., Ellis Hall, Parish House

Celebrate new beginnings with the graduating residents of Covenant Community, our ministry partner that provides treatment and substance abuse recovery support for men experiencing homelessness. This is a meaningful and moving ceremony and dinner to mark the start of a new chapter and honor the hard work these men have done to complete the rigorous life-stabilization program. No need to RSVP.

Saturday, October 12, 1:00—3:00 p.m., Piedmont Park

Join young adults from our parish and our wider church, as we volunteer to staff at our The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta booth, during this year's Atlanta Pride Festival in Piedmont Park. Help us celebrate and share God's inclusive love with our city! If you'd like to get volunteer, please email me at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org .

Sunday, October 20, 1:00—4:00 p.m., Atlanta Community Food Bank, 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, NW Atlanta, GA 30318

Join fellow young adults at the Atlanta Community Food Bank Product Rescue Center for an afternoon of service and fun, as we inspect, sort, and pack quality grocery donations for distribution to agencies across Georgia.

Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required; sneakers or work boots are encouraged. Flips flops, sandals or heeled shoes are not allowed. Please wear comfortable clothing you won't mind getting wrinkled.

Click the link below to sign up, and invite your friends to join us too! If you'd like to carpool there, please email me at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org by October 16.
Celebration of Ministries Sunday

Sunday, September 8
9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Worship Services, in the church
10:20—11:05 a.m. Ministry Fair, Kennedy Courtyard

On Celebration of Ministries Sunday, the All Saints' community celebrates breadth and depth of all that we do here on this block and beyond through our many parish ministries. From worship and music to service and welcome and more (like Young Adults!), there is a place for everyone to get involved and support each other in this community. During the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services, there is a parade of ministries with members of each ministry holding signs. Between services, we host a ministry fair in the courtyard where you can meet members of all of our ministries and find out how to get involved in one or more of them.
Saints Associate: Pop-Up College Reunion at Celebration of Ministries Sunday

Sunday, September 8, 10:20—11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard

Alumni, staff, faculty, current students, families, and friends —any and all affiliated with Atlanta-area institutions of higher learning—are welcome to join this inclusive, parish-wide network that seeks to support and strengthen our connections with college campuses in our city. Stop by our table at the ministry fair to learn how to help reach college students near us with God’s love!
Saints on Tap

Thursday, September 19, 7:00—9:30 p.m., Boxcar, 1000 White St SW, Atlanta

In September, we'll head over to Boxcar in the West End neighborhood to enjoy locally-sourced, creative food and a 28-tap draft list. Please email Michael Asmussen at michael.asmussen@gmail.com to let him know you're coming so he can reserve our seats!
Excursion to Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

Sunday, September 29, 1:00—5:00 p.m., Historic Fourth Ward Park

Meet in the courtyard after the 11:15 a.m. worship service to venture with young adults to the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at Historic Fourth Ward Park. We’ll walk to the festival from the church (or ride your bike, as bike racks are provided by the festival, or meet us there). There is no cost to enter the festival, but bring your own funds for food and shopping and make sure to wear comfortable shoes/clothes and sunscreen. Please email me at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org to let me know if you’re coming and whether you intend to walk with the group or meet us there.
Contemplative Field Trip  to the Cathedral of St. Philip

Monday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. Labyrinth Walk and 8:00 p.m. Taizé Service

Explore contemplative movement and prayer, as we engage the ancient practice of walking the labyrinth and participate in a communal service of Taizé prayer at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Meet at St. Philip's outdoor labyrinth at 7:00 p.m. or catch a ride from All Saints' parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Anyone needing a ride, please email me at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org by Wednesday, September 11 so we can coordinate carpool.
Contemplative Night Out: An Evening of Taizé  Prayer at the Cathedral of St. Philip  

Wednesday, October 2, 6:15 p.m. Carpool from All Saints'; 7:00 p.m. Taizé Conversation; 8:00 p.m. Taizé Service

Saints of all (adult) ages are welcome on our Contemplative Night Out! We will join ecumenical friends at the Cathedral of St. Philip for an evening of discussion, prayers, music, and candlelight. Enjoy Wednesday Night Supper with us at All Saints' before and/or catch our carpool that departs by 6:15 p.m. You also can meet us at the Cathedral entrance by 6:50 p.m.

Monastic brothers from France will host a conversation at 7:00 p.m.; Taizé worship begins at 8:00 p.m. Please email me at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org to let me know if you're coming, and whether you'd like to carpool or meet us there.
Annual Parish Retreat to Kanuga: Living with Compassion
KANUGA is a Cherokee word that doesn’t simply signify a camp conference center in North Carolina. It also conjures a comb with seven teeth, used to prep players for a ritual ball game. But what does this have to do with you? Stay tuned to find out!

If you already know that you'd like to be part of this year's Annual Parish Retreat to Kanuga (October 4-6), please email me for registration information for young adults.

For more information contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart