Dear saints,

If you were asked to return to your roots, to the people and places that formed you, where would you go? For me, there’s no question that it would be the family and friends who live in the Twin Cities, and the stunning wilderness of northern Minnesota. I have just completed a vacation with those people in those places, and I experienced a sense of rejuvenation.

But perhaps more deeply, these summer trips have become an annual check-in of sorts.  Each year brings another cycle of joy and loss, growth and challenge, time with family and a reminder of all the ways that life shapes us, year by passing year. Looking into a smooth lake feels a bit like a glance in the mirror. 

What would it would mean for you to return to your roots? Where would you go? How would you have changed over time? What would your childhood friends have to say? For the former scout leaders at All Saints’, you might remember trips to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota as high-adventure journeys that tought you lasting life lessons such as grit, teamwork and mosquito awareness. But we digress. 

Ultimately, we are rooted in God’s love for us and for all creation. This sabbath time of summer gives time for us to “be still and know” the presence of a loving, liberating and life-giving God. May we each find a way back to our roots.

Blessings,

THIS SUNDAY

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, July 23, Church

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Traditional Language, No Music) 
• 10:00 a.m.Holy Communion (Modern Language, Choral Music)
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Modern Language, Contemplative Music)

Stump the Organist 

Sundays from May to August, 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Church 

Back by popular demand, we will reprise "Stump the Organist" this summer beginning June 4. Plan to arrive ten minutes before the start of the 10:00 a.m. service and call out anything in the hymnal you would like to sing. 

Kanuga 2023 Registration Table 

Sunday, July 23, 11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Courtyard 

Stop by the Kanuga table in the courtyard to learn more about our parish-wide weekend in the mountains for all ages. This year, our theme is "Generation Celebration.” The Rev. Naomi Tutu will be our guest speaker and we will provide a 15-passenger van for those who have transportation challenges. 

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner 

Sundays with Courtyard hospitality at 5:00 p.m. and Worship at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel 

Before your busy week begins, the Welcome Table is a place to join with others and find rest and refreshment. Come to the Welcome Table: a service of music (song and solo instrument), prayer (together and in ways that speak to us individually), and communion. A community dinner for all participants follows the service. 

Jesus on the Front Page

Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m., 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. 

Photo of the Week

This week and last, All Saints' hosted the Second Annual Threads Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway. We are so excited that this year's event has been so successful with resourcing families in need. In the picture above, long-time Threads volunteer and All Saints' parishioner Sue Everets took a moment to celebrate! The event continues this weekend, concluding on Saturday, July 22. If you would like to volunteer tomorrow or throughout the year to distribute children’s clothing, please contact Molly Monk at molly.monk20@gmail.com!

Giving  

🎵 In the Good Old Summertime 🎶 It is good to make an offering to All Saints' Atlanta! Make a gift today!

All Saints' offers easy ways to pay your pledge or to make a gift:

• Online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give
• Mail a check to All Saints’ Church, 634 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308
• Put a check or cash into the offering plate during services
• Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256
• Gift stocks or securities (click here for instructions >>)

To get a Realm account, contact Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator, bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org and receive an invitation to join Realm. It’s as easy as that! 

Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Development, at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.

• Novel Theology >> Meets one Wednesday a month on Zoom from 7:00-8:00 p.m.. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• The Journey Bible Study >> Meets every Monday at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Register here

• Jesus on the Front Page >> Meets every Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. in P306 in the Parish House.



• Sports and Spirituality >> Meets the third Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register here

Celebration of Ministries 

Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Church 

We welcome you to festival worship to celebrate the beginning of the program year. We process banners at the beginning of the service to honor each of God's ministries at All Saints'. Our annual “Back to the Block” celebration follows this service, complete with BBQ and festivities in the courtyard. Community members are welcome so please invite your friends! 

A Service of Recovery and Healing  

Sunday, September 10, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., on Zoom 

Led by The Rev. Bob Book, our Service of Recovery and Healing meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. ET. We focus on one of the 12 Steps in the context of an Evening Prayer service. Anyone interested in recovery is welcome; confidentiality is required. Visit our website for more information and to register.

GFADP Author Event and Panel: You Shall Not Condemn 

Saturday, August 26, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP) will host a panel discussion of “You Shall Not Condemn: A Story of Faith and Advocacy on Death Row” with author, the Rev. Dr. Jenny McBride at All Saints’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 24 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. Please register here: https://bit.ly/GFADP 

Keep/Watch Suicide Prevention Training 

Sunday, August 6, 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Keep/Watch is a learning tool for people of faith around suicide causes and prevention. Our approach to suicide prevention is informed by Scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, statistical data, and evidence-based resources. Please join us for this free training, with lunch provided. Open to all ages who wish to participate. To register, please visit https://t.ly/hGBs.

Save the Date - Generation Celebration Kanuga 2023

Friday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, October 1, 2:00 p.m., Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, N.C.

Early registration for our annual parish retreat at Kanuga Conference Center is now live (click here). This year, our theme is “Generation Celebration: Finding God in Every Generation.”The deadline for early registration is August 1. Payment plans are available. Special thanks to our Chairs Mary Brennan and Kate Richeson and to our Co-Chairs, Elizabeth and Michael Hill for organizing the retreat. For more information, please contact our Director of Parish Life, Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.

All Saints' Adult Foyer Groups Registration – Fall 2023 

Broaden your circle of friends by getting to know those familiar faces of All Saints'. Join an Adult Foyers Group for this fall. Each group will have 10-12 people who will meet monthly. Register at the Parish Life table in the Courtyard on Sundays or register online: bit.ly/adultfoyer. 

Popcorn Theology is now “Pop Up” Popcorn!  

Do you enjoy watching films with others and then having a discussion afterward? Would you be willing to host a small group of people for dinner and a movie at your home? Would you be willing to bring something to a potluck dinner? Is there a movie you really want to see or that you would suggest for this group? If you would like to participate in periodic get-togethers of this type, please register at bit.ly/3KrfSsD. Whenever there is a movie selected and a willing host, an email invitation will be sent out to all on the list. Questions? Please email Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Walking the Mourners Path – Session Begins in September 

Walking the Mourners Path, an eight-week program for those who have had someone dear to them die, begins this fall. It is designed to teach participants about grief and to help them move into more joyful and purposeful living following loss. The groups are small and confidential; we welcome your participation. If you have any questions, please direct them to Parish Priest Associate Karen Evans at kevans@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Weekly Children & Youth Formation 

Nursery/Little Saints: Birth-Pre-K, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children: Please join the adults in church for the 10:00 a.m. service 

Youth: Please join the adults in church for the 10:00 a.m. service 

Young Adults

Young Adult Saturday Service: Bridge of Light 

Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Offsite

Thursday, August 3, 5:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Offsite 

Join us in providing services and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta with our community partner, Bridge of Light. Bridge of Light is a non-profit organization that utilizes mobile resource centers to offer showers, laundry, and clothing to individuals experiencing homelessness. For more details, contact our Young Adult Coordinator Tasia Blair via e-mail at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org! 

Refugee Ministries: 2023 Swimming Buddies Program 

Saturday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Off-Site 

Kids look forward to Refugee Ministries Swimming Buddies program all year. We especially need help with transportation and water supervision. For more information and to sign-up, visit bit.ly/swimmingbuddies or contact Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.  

Volunteer for the Second Annual Threads Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway 

We are excited to again host this important event for families in need! It was a huge success last year, thanks in large part to our volunteers. Please sign up to join us to distribute children’s uniforms, underwear and socks for the school year. The dates are as follows: July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on each date. Please contact Molly Monk at molly.monk20@gmail.com to volunteer.

Refugee Ministries for the Second Annual Threads Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway 

Last year Refugee Ministries brought 85 children to Threads' first annual uniform giveaway! We want to bring 90 this year and are looking for drivers. Sign up slots are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or 12 p.m. on July 13, 14, 15 or July 20, 21, 22. Sign up at bit.ly/summerthreads or e-mail louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org to volunteer.  

Backpack Buddies Backpack and School Supplies Donations 

Our annual Backpack Buddies program provides new backpacks and school supplies to 150 children in our Refugee Ministries program. You can sign up online or take a tag from the Courtyard before or after the 10 a.m. Sunday service July 9 through July 23. Volunteers are needed on July 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to deliver to Clarkston. You can sign up here to sponsor a child and to volunteer to deliver on 7/30. For more information or for Q&A, please contact our Director of Refugee Ministries Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org. To sign up, visit bit.ly/backpackbuddiesdonations.

Refugee Ministries’ Zoom Tutoring Program 

Refugee Ministries Zoom Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers in grades 6th grade and up to offer twelve Zoom-based tutoring sessions in beginning English / Reading or Math to students in grades 2 through 12. Contact Director of Refugee Ministries, Louisa Merchant, with questions (louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org) and sign up here for two 30-minute zoom orientations during the last two weeks of July: bit.ly/zoomtutoringorientations.

Threads Donation Needs 

Please bring your new donations to one of the Threads drop boxes located on the first floor of the Pritchett Center and in the first-floor stairwell between Egleston Hall and Ellis Hall (under the stairs outside of the choir suite). 

• Girls' leggings and pants, sizes 10, 12, 14, 16 
• Boys' shorts and pants, sizes 12, 14, 16, 18 
• summer tops for boys and girls, sizes medium, large, x-large

New History in All Saints' Library Display Cases 

All Saints' has a long history of members and clergy who have authored books on theology, philosophy, the civil rights movement, environmental stewardship, literary criticism and more. Many of these books are on display in the All Saints' library archive cases until the end of the year. Check them out in the Egelston Library. Want to join the Library team? Contact Gail Rogers at gailrogers851@att.net. Thanks! 

Photo Sharing at All Saints’ 

The Communications Team invites you to submit photographs of All Saints’ events via e-mail for inclusion in forthcoming publications, newsletters, monitor feeds and on social media accounts. If you have content to share, please send photographs via e-mail to communications@allsaintsatlanta.org in .JPG or .PNG formats. 

Click the image above to view our "thank yous" to parishioners from various staff members. We appreciate the ways you serve our parish community!

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