2022 Annual Canvass: Courageous Giving!
"There is a lot of competition from Atlanta charities for our donation dollars, but pledging to All Saints' isn't like that giving at all. We look at the wonderful community we are returning to post-pandemic; full of support, hope and love. This is home for our family. We can't possibly give back as much as we receive, but we increase our pledge until it feels slightly uncomfortable. We recommend doing this!"
—The Askew-Norton Family
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Three ways to pledge:
- There is a paper pledge card in the Sunday bulletin
- Pledge cards were mailed to the parish several weeks ago.
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Pledge online at allsaintsatlanta.org/pledgecard.
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MAC Sunday
On Sunday we will celebrate Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), which is one of our four core ministries. MAC’s mission is to provide emergency assistance to low-income working Atlantans to help prevent homelessness and hunger during periods of crisis.
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Newcomer Tour
Are you new to All Saints'? Would you like to meet a member of our Welcome Team and learn more about our campus? Join us for a tour to get the lay of the land and ask questions! We’ll meet at the tent in Kennedy Courtyard for coffee and doughnuts before we begin.
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Walk the Labyrinth
Walking the twisting path of the labyrinth is a meditative ritual. It can be envisioned as a metaphor reflecting the passage through one’s own life with its recurring corners, which must be encountered one step at a time.
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Dear saints,
What does it mean to be generous? I suppose the answer to that can depend on the circumstances. If I am the Simon of my childhood waiting for my grandmother to dish up some of her homemade gooseberry pie, I’m thinking ‘portions', especially if my brother is in line behind me. If I didn’t yet do the dishes I had promised I would do when Monica got home, I’m thinking ‘grace’.
What though do the circumstances of the church teach us about generosity? For me, church is where I learn what it means to be generous with the hopes and fears of others. Church is where I draw near to the generosity of a divine love that always has enough spaciousness to receive me, no matter how holy or lost I might feel. And church, through ministries like the Midtown Assistance Center whom we will celebrate this Sunday, shows me what generosity looks like when it is lived in proximity to the struggles of people in need. I invite you to join us this Sunday as we give thanks for MAC's ministry to this city and as you do, I pray that you will find an opening for your own generosity to come more fully into view in your life.
‘All good gifts come of thee, O Lord, and of your own have we given thee’.
Peace,
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Welcome to Tracey Sage, New Executive Assistant to the Rector
We are delighted to share that Tracey Sage will be joining our staff next week as the new Executive Assistant to the Rector. Tracey is originally from New Jersey and moved to Atlanta seven years ago. Tracey is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She has worked for the past fourteen years for two law firms, seven years at Schwartz Edelstein in New Jersey and seven years at Ballard Spahr here in Atlanta offering administrative support to a wide range of colleagues and visitors. During her earlier career, Tracey worked overseas as a choreographer and stage director and also taught dance to children in Spain. In her free time, Tracey enjoys karaoke, dancing, traveling, spending time with her dog, Biscuit, and cheering on the ATL sports teams.
Tracey will work alongside Pat Kiley for the next two months as Pat seeks to pass on her nearly three decades of learning to Tracey. Please join us in welcoming Tracey to All Saints’. She can be contacted at: tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Worship Schedule
Week of October 17, 2021
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Worship Services in the Chapel
9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services in the Church
9:00 a.m.
Children's Church Outside
11:15 a.m.
Livestreamed Worship Service
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Monday through Thursday
12:05 p.m.
Noonday Prayer in the Church
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Join us for Children's Church with Holy Eucharist (9:00 a.m.) and Children's Formation (10:20 a.m.) this Sunday.
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Middle and High Schoolers |
Lots going on for our youth this weekend! Join us for:
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St. Cecilia's Young Women's Group: Moms Bearing Coffee
Saturday, October 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Historic Fourth Ward Park
We're inviting ALL moms who need a 1-hour coffee break to come join us in Historic 4th Ward Park every third Saturday of the month. Join moms of the parish for an hour of connection, advice-sharing, and general de-stressing. Bring a blanket or chair, your coffee, and a mom friend to the corner of Ralph McGill and Garden Park Dr.!
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Adult Formation: Fall 2021 Session 2 Continues This Sunday
Sunday, October 17, 10:20-11:05 a.m.
During Session 2, Repairing the Breach, join us for the following classes:
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Learn More About Refugee Resettlement
Sunday, October 17, 10:20-11:05 a.m. P201 and on Zoom
Our Refugee Ministries program is excited to welcome a new family in the spring of 2022! Please join us in learning more about how you can participate in supporting this family as they begin their new life in the United States. Please sign up online if you’d like to receive the Zoom link. We will offer one more session on Sunday, November 14.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in P305/306
Join this ongoing discussion of the news of the day and how we are called as Christians to respond in the public arena, in our private lives, and in our prayers.
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Young Adults: Brunch and Bible
Sunday, October 17, 12:30-2:00 p.m., in Kennedy Courtyard
Join young adults at All Saints' for a monthly brunch conversation on the Sunday Scriptures. Even more satisfying than the food and fellowship we will share are those sacred lessons the Bible challenges us to savor together, as we open our hearts and minds to the transformative wisdom of the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ.
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St. Cecilia’s Young Women’s Group: Sunday Devotional
Sundays, October 17 and November 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Ross Room
Join the young women (college students, young professionals, moms) of All Saints’ for our monthly Sunday evening devotional. We will be focusing this year on Care, Balance, and Community. Masks are required for our gatherings, and a Zoom link will be provided for those who can't join us in person!
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Novel Theology: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre
Wednesday, October 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join our Novel Theology group in October to discuss Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre. This month’s meeting will be facilitated by James Gibson. Please sign up online to receive the Zoom link.
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Faith in the City: Justice and the Shalom of the City
Sunday, October 24 , 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall
Please join Clint Deveaux, retired Atlanta municipal court judge, and parishioner Jud Graves, retired trial lawyer at Alston & Bird as they explore the complexities of racial justice in Atlanta and how the pursuit of justice for individual citizens is a path for peace for the whole city.
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Learn More About the All Saints’ Giving Tree
Sunday, October 24, 10:20-11:05 a.m., P201 and on Zoom
Every December, All Saints’ sponsors five organizations for Christmas gifts, in addition to providing food cards to Refugee Ministries’ families. Please join us in learning more about how you support our giving during the holiday season. Please sign up online if you’d like to receive the Zoom link. We will offer one more session on Sunday, November 7.
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Spiritual Practice and Self Care for Resettlement Volunteers
Sunday, October 24, 10:20-11:05 a.m., on Zoom
Refugee Ministries is grateful to Dr. Sue Beck in Colorado for offering us three opportunities to learn about self care for volunteers who work with former refugees. Dr. Beck will guide us through spiritual practices that will help us to find solace for our fears in the Divine and find peace within ourselves that will help us to be even more effective companions on the journey for those who have suffered traumatic losses. Please sign up online to receive the Zoom link. We will offer one more session on Sunday, November 7.
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Is this Paul? Yes, the Real Paul!
Wednesdays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17, and December 1, 6:00-7:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join George Martin, the author of the forthcoming book “Paul Found in His Letters,” to discuss the problem faced by Paul as described in Acts and in the Pastoral Epistles.
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Donate Flower Memorials for All Saints' Sunday
The deadline to donate is October 24
On Sunday, November 7, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. One meaningful form of remembrance is to adorn our worship spaces with flowers, a tradition made possible only by the generous donations of this parish.
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Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem with the All Saints' Adult Choir
Wednesday, November 3, 7:30 p.m., in the church
The All Saints’ Adult Choir has presented a Requiem Mass every fall for the last two decades, including newly commissioned works by Douglas Major and David Briggs. This season we’re thrilled to offer a performance of Fauré’s beloved masterpiece within the liturgy for All Souls. Joined by instrumentalists from around the city in the composer’s chamber orchestration, we will present this great work in memory of all victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This event is free and there is no pre-registration needed.
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Upcoming Confirmation Services on November 7
The deadline to sign up is October 29
We’re excited to welcome Bishop Rob Wright to All Saints’ to confirm, receive, and reaffirm candidates from our adult and youth communities 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.
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Service and Social Justice |
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Threads Coat Drive!
Sundays through October 31
The 2021 Threads Coat Drive is underway! Once again our children's clothing ministry is collecting new and gently-used warm winter coats to distribute to kids in need. We're also collecting hats and gloves for all!
On Sundays, please place donations in our collection box through October 31. Look for the BIG sign in the courtyard between services! We accepting all sizes: infant through size 16 for all genders.
Also if you know a child who needs a winter coat this year, please e-mail Lori and she will reserve a beautiful coat for them.
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Beauty Belongs Here and Back to the Block
Saturdays, October 23 and 30, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Emmaus House and Kennedy Courtyard
Join friends in Peoplestown and Midtown to provide seasonal care for two beloved blocks in Atlanta. Choose the Saturday that works best for you or turn out for both as we roll up our sleeves and garden; we’ll spend Saturday, October 23 at Emmaus House and Saturday, October 30 at All Saints'. Either way, taking in the fresh air while helping to sustain beauty that blesses our neighbors is a suitable challenge for saints of all ages.
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Covenant Community's Celebration of Hopes and Memories
Thursday, October 28, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Ellis Hall
Please join our friends at Covenant Community to honor and celebrate the graduates and their families and supporters. There will be live music and hors d’oevres!
Covenant Community is one of our four core ministries and offers a life-stabilization residential program for men experiencing homelessness and recovering from substance use disorder.
Please call 404-823-7773 to RSVP for this event.
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MAC Race for Midtown is Back!
Saturday, October 30, 8:30 a.m., Piedmont Park
Join us for a 5K through Piedmont Park to benefit Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), one of our four core service ministries. MAC provides emergency assistance to help prevent homelessness and hunger. The race course this year is once again inside the park; parking is available in the lot next to Park Tavern. The cost is $35 per person; please sign up online.
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Donate Children's Clothing, Books, Socks, and Shoes to Threads
We invite 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.
Current needs: long-sleeved tops for boys and girls (sizes 5 through 16), child-sized house slippers, and warm baby blankets. We're also looking for a smallish baby changing table in good condition.
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Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Please consider bringing dinner to the men of Covenant Community on a Monday night. Meals can either be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off sometime during the day. Available dates are: November 15, 22, 29. Thank you so much.
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Conversations and Compline
Sunday, October 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Ellis Hall and the chapel
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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Church Office Closed on October 20
The church office will be closed on Wednesday, October 20 for a staff appreciation day; however, Wednesday night programming (choir rehearsals, supper, classes and group meetings) will happen that evening.
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call the church office at 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy on call.
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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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Connect with us on Realm!
Don't forget to join Realm, our new platform for online giving, directory, and event registration.
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