2022 Annual Canvass: Courageous Giving!
"Courageous Giving is standing up bravely and supporting a community that supports us all! Pledge today because every pledge matters: large or small. Thank you!"
—Jon and Sintra Constant
Commitment Sunday is November 14. To be listed in the bulletin as a pledging household of All Saints', your pledge must be received by November 5, 2021.
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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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Adult Formation Session 3 Begins
During Session 3, “Proclaiming the Dream,” join us for the following classes:
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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,
Last year I was part of a multi-month learning cohort on money and the church. Not everyone’s idea of a fun time, you might think, but it offered me a precious opportunity to write a letter to my children. The invitation was to articulate for them what money means to me and what it means to me to give it away. It was a surprisingly rich experience. I had never before strung together the experiences in my life that had shaped my relationship to money: from scarcity, to fear, to sacrifice, to the freedom that came in re-ordering my priorities toward giving first. Yet it was more than my story. In the letter I found myself wanting to pass on values that I knew wouldn’t come to them in economics class or by a trip to the shopping mall. I wanted to tell them the gift there is in seeing money as a gift — something that is intended to be given over for others as indeed we are intended to be. In other words, I wanted to tell my children what was on my heart in relation to money. In this season of our generosity, as we recall for one another the stories of how we give courageously, I invite you not only to make your pledge to All Saints’ but to talk to someone else about its significance when you do. Who knows what your story of giving might gift to another?
Thank you for all the ways you bless others.
Peace,
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Introducing our New Director of Youth Ministries
We are thrilled to announce that All Saints’ has called Hope Westervelt to be our new Director of Youth Ministries. For the past six years, Hope has served as Director of Youth Ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, TN.
Hope grew up in Macon, GA, attending Christ Church and has worked both at Camp Mikell in this diocese and at camp Grace Point in the Diocese of East Tennessee. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, with a major in childhood development, Hope brings a wonderful combination of energy, experience, and organization to her ministry. She is married to Brian, an engineer, and will be joining All Saints’ in January giving time for a smooth transition in her current parish.
Here is a word from Hope to our community: “I am thrilled to be joining all of you at All Saints' as the new Director of Youth Ministries! I am so excited to be back in the Diocese of Atlanta and I am especially excited that I get to work with and build relationships with the youth at All Saints'. There are so many aspects of the All Saints' community that I look forward to being a part of and I can't wait to meet each and every one of you.”
Please pray for Hope and Brian as they prepare for their move to Atlanta.
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Worship Schedule
Week of October 31, 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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Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
All Souls Requiem
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Join us for Children's Church at 9:00 a.m. and Children's Formation at 10:20 a.m.
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Middle and High Schoolers |
During the 10:20 a.m. formation hour, all 6th-12th grade youth will meet in the Attic.
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Jesus on the Front Page Joins Proclaiming the Dream with Clark Lemons
Sundays, October 31 and November 14, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in P305/306
Jesus on the Front Page takes a break for the next few weeks, combining ranks with Clark Lemons to explore Flannery O’Connor’s short stories.
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Is this Paul? Yes, the Real Paul!
Wednesdays, 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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Learn More About Giving Tree
Sunday, November 7, 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. Join us to learn more about how to support this project.
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Spiritual Practice and Self Care for Resettlement Volunteers
Sunday, November 7, 10:20-11:05 a.m., on Zoom
Refugee Ministries is grateful to Dr. Sue Beck in Colorado for offering us the opportunity to learn about self care for volunteers who work with former refugees.
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Young Adults: Brunch and Bible
Sunday, November 14, 12:30-2:00 p.m., in Kennedy Courtyard
Refugee Ministries is grateful to Dr. Sue Beck in Colorado for offering us the opportunity to learn about self care for volunteers who work with former refugees.
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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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All Saints' Sunday
Sunday, November 7
Join us as we celebrate our patronal feast! During our worship services at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m., we'll sing gorgeous music with the All Saints' Adult Choir and guest musicians, enjoy exuberant flowers, remember those who have died, and celebrate God's new life in our midst.
After the services, join us in Kennedy Courtyard for some good old fashioned Southern comfort food and fellowship as we celebrate our life together.
The reception is free, but we do ask that you sign up so that we know how much food to prepare.
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Service and Social Justice |
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MAC Race for Midtown is Back!
Saturday, October 30, 8:30 a.m., Piedmont Park
Run or walk 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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Better the Block
Saturday, October 30, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Join friends on our beloved block in Midtown to provide seasonal care as we roll up our sleeves and garden.
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Threads Coat Drive!
Sundays through November 7
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...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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Donate to Covenant Community's Annual Thanksgiving Celebration
Sundays through November 21, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Kennedy Courtyard
Covenant Community is preparing for our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration! Please support us again this year by donating funds to help us create 40 food baskets for 40 families. Residents will be in the courtyard before and after church services to receive donations every Sunday until November 21. Thank you for your support.
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Volunteer with Respite Care Atlanta
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Looking for a fun, flexible and fulfilling volunteer job? Volunteer with Respite Care Atlanta! Our program designed to provide joy-filled care to those suffering from dementia as well as “respite” for the caregivers.
All Saints’ is one of nine congregations who support it, and our own Martha Sterne was instrumental in getting it underway. All Saints’ has a list of wonderful volunteers, but we are looking for more so we can grow the program to three days. Volunteers serve as greeters, lunch servers, program or exercise leaders, help with arts and crafts, and more.
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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 8, 15, 29. Thank you so much for sharing in this invaluable ministry.
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Wednesday Night Supper Takes a Break on Wednesday, November 3
Please note that we will not have Wednesday Night Supper on November 3. We’ll be back next Wednesday, November 10!
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Join the Welcome Team
Our Welcome Team invites new members to join our ministry of hospitality. The commitment is fun and easy: greeting parishioners and guests on Sundays and also during special events and services.
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Novel Theology: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., P307 and on Zoom
Join our Novel Theology group in November to discuss The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. This month’s meeting will be facilitated by Simon Mainwaring. Please sign up online if you would like to receive the Zoom link.
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Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles Begin in January 2022
Please sign up by December 6
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups of 6-8 people are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. Groups meet for 10 sessions over a 5 to 6 month period (meeting for roughly 1.5-2 hours every other week). If you would like to participate in groups that will begin in January, please sign up online. For more information, please contact Ann Stuart Pearce at sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Meet Our Seminarians: Rodell Jefferson and Junmey Wang
About Rodell
Rodell is a seminarian at Candler School of Theology. Originally from Detroit, Rodell has also spent time in Providence, Rhode Island, and Los Angeles, California before arriving in Atlanta. When he is not in studies, Rodell enjoys cooking, dancing, taking walks (especially in nature), and anything else that helps him get back into his body. A lover of language, Rodell likes to find poetry in the quiet places and lively conversations of the everyday. If you are ever in need of a calming presence, or someone to wonder with, Rodell is here to be with you.
About Junmey
Junmey is a second-year student of Divinity at Candler School of Theology. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she is an international student who has spent time in Pennsylvania and California—and is now here in Atlanta! A faithful advocate for—and practitioner of—leisure, you can often find her basking in the sun, and with nature. Junmey also enjoys learning different ways of working with her hands, being with people, making food and eating it in good company.
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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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