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Dear saints,
It has been an immense gift during my five years at All Saints' to work with some incredibly talented clergy. Through the course of the past two and a half years in particular, their tenacity and spirit of innovation has seen us navigate an unprecedented time in the life of this church with grace and lots of good humor. Andy Barnett and I will remember for the rest our respective ministries those early days of the pandemic when we would preach into an i-Phone, somehow trying to pitch a message of good news to a congregation we couldn't see. We made it through that together and we have grown in confidence and trust in one another as a consequence. Many of you will have experienced Andy's gifts as a priest, from the pulpit to the piano! He works hard for All Saints' and has become a beloved and integral part of this community. It is with great delight, therefore, that I can announce here that I have invited Andy to serve as Senior Associate Rector for Program. His new role at All Saints' will see Andy have a wider scope of responsibilities here, including serving in my place as acting rector when I am away on sabbatical next summer. Please do join me in congratulating Andy and praying for his ministry among us. I'll leave him to have the last word:
“I love our congregation, staff, and neighborhood. We are participating in God’s work in the world, led by the Holy Spirit, and we have great fun building community together. I am honored, grateful, and excited to accept this new role, and I look forward to the adventures we’ll share! "
With thanksgiving,
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What’s God up to? Listening for the heart of All Saints’ and our neighbors: Spiritual Storytelling
Sunday, October 9, 10:20 – 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall
What is your sacred story? What story does All Saints’ tell us of the presence of God’s grace and love in our lives? Drawing upon our baptismal promise that each of us is a bearer of God’s image, join fellow saints in listening to those stories of wonder and longing we each inhabit.
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Pop-Up Love Shop
Sunday, October 9, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in front of the Church
Join your Sunday School class in front of the church, near the Welcome table/tent to serve at our Pop-Up Love Shop. The children have been making symbols of love to hand out before the Pride Parade. They are learning about giving "love" without expecting anything in return (all items are free), that all people deserve to be treated with love and respect (love your neighbor), and that we are all God's children! Stop by our shop and get some love!
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Pride Sunday at All Saints’
Sunday, October 9
All Saints’ will march in the Pride Parade and all are welcome to join! We will meet at the church steps following the 11:15 service. Join us in between the 9:00 and 11:15 services for goodies and fellowship as we celebrate love!
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All Saints' Labyrinth Walk
Sunday, October 9, 4:30 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Join us for an opportunity to experience an embodied prayer time on our labyrinth, adapted from the 13th-century design on the floor of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France. We open and close with a prayer and the walk is accompanied by live music.
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Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday October 9, 4:30 pm., Zoom
Led by the Rev. Bob Book, our service of Recovery & Healing focuses on one of the 12 Steps in the context of an Evening Prayer service. Anyone interested in recovery is welcome; confidentiality is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom link.
Register here >>
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Welcome to Canvass 2023: Rooted Here and Growing Outward
For Canvass 2023 we are celebrating our beloved magnolia tree standing tall on our block for over 50 years. For many of us it is a symbol for so many things that say "All Saints'"; strength, adventure, solace, protection, bruises, laughter and so much more. Contemplate all that this church offers us and make a 2023 pledge that is meaningful for you. To date we have 225 pledges. Join in today! Thank you!
Charlie and Anne Henn
2023 Canvass Chairs
Q: What is the easiest way to make a pledge?
A: Click on this link. If you don't have a secure Realm account, open one and then make your pledge. Its as easy as that!
Give a Gift or Make a Pledge Payment Today:
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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
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Gift stocks or securities (click here for instructions >>)
Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Development, at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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The next meeting is Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.
The next meeting is Friday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ross Room. Click the link above to learn more.
Meets every Monday at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Register here.
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Meets every Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. in P306 in the Parish House.
Meets the third Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register here.
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Howard Thurman Contemplative Zoom Series
Wednesdays, October 12, 19, & 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Zoom
You are invited to a contemplative Zoom series on Wednesdays in October, facilitated by All Saints’ seminarian Rodell Jefferson and parishioner and Candler graduate Caroline Enloe. Based on the recordings of lectures by the famed Black theological Howard Thurman, topics will include boundaries of the self and breaking down the ego, right action, and emphasis on the movement and flow of life that leaves a mark on each of us.
Register for Session 2: Idiom of Brotherhood >>
Register for Session 3: The Right Thing This Day >>
Register for Session 4: Deep River, My Home is Over Jordan >>
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America the Beautiful: A Dialogue with Bishop Wright
Sunday, October 16, 10:20 – 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall
What should a public faith look like in America today? And how should the Episcopal Church’s voice in the public square sound different to others? Join Bishop Rob Wright and a panel of youth as we explore together these essential questions for faith in our time.
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Concert Series: Maurice Clerc, Concert Organist
Friday, October 14, 7:30-9:00 p.m., in the Church
French concert organist Maurice Clerc has played some one thousand recitals in more than twenty-three countries, including twenty-four tours of North America. A student of the famed improviser Pierre Cochereau, organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, who performed at All Saints’ in the 1970s, Clerc will offer an eclectic program showcasing the vast resources of the Kenan Memorial organ. Tickets are $30, $15 for students, and can be purchased at the link below or at the door.
Register here >>
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Parish Visitation & Confirmations with Bishop Wright
Sunday, October 16
On Confirmation Sunday, The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, will join us as our preacher-teacher and celebrant. He will welcome and bless those who have chosen to commit themselves to baptized life through confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation in the Episcopal Church. Youth confirmations will be at the 9:00 service and adult confirmations will be at the 11:15 service. Between services, Bishop Wright will join us in Ellis Hall for America the Beautiful: A Dialogue with Bishop Wright.
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Memorial Flower Donations for All Saints’ Day
On November 6, 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 by the generous donations of this parish. Donate Flower Memorials for All Saints' Sunday by the end of the day on October 23rd.
Donate here >>
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Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us for dinner, great conversation, and Eucharist. Pay ahead of time online via Realm at the link below. You can also pay at the door.
Register here >>
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Undie Sunday
Sunday, October 16
Everyone, mark your calendars to buy a pack of underwear (any children's size) and bring to church on October 16th. The formation classes will have a contest on who brings the most undies and then we will organize them by size to take to Threads.
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Weekly Children & Youth Formation
Nursery/Little Saints
Birth-Pre-K, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center
Children’s Church
K-5th, 8:40-9:30 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center
Children & Youth Formation
It's Faith in Action Sunday! Join us in front of the church for our Pop-Up Love Shop.
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Sunday Night Live: Peer Ministry Active Listening Part 1
Sunday, October 9, 6:00 p.m., The Attic
This week we will have our first of two Active Listening lessons from Lyle Griner's Peer Ministry Leadership course! Active Listening teaches youth how to communicate with others and to listen to others in a meaningful and respectful way in order to build strong and lasting relationship. We are excited to do two sessions of Active Listening during October and hope everyone will join us in The Attic!
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Refugee Ministries: Welcome Five New Families
Refugee Ministries will be welcoming 5 new families! We are looking for volunteers to sign up to provide 3 acts of hospitality in a period of six months. Hospitality acts include an initial meeting with the family with an interpreter or other volunteer present, a trip to the grocery store, going to the park so the kids can play, help with a medical appointment and more. The activities will be determined and scheduled by you and the family. To learn more, please contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org
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Parish Wide Threads FALL Clothing Drive
• Requesting donations of gently used or new Children’s clothing for both Boys and Girls, infant through size 18 and small adult clothing in preparation for RE-Opening Threads for in-shop shopping in October. The School Uniform Event was a huge success, with 400 children served with clothing and shoes. However, that left Threads with low inventory so we need a Clothing Drive now!
• Donation boxes are located on the first floor of the Pritchett Center and in the first-floor stairwell between Ellis Hall and Egleston Hall.
• Please consider talking to neighbors and family and asking them to donate too! You may also think about involving your children’s extracurricular groups, scouts, or sports teams as well.
Questions? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, October 10 and 17
Covenant Community is a great ministry that provides residential drug treatment for homeless men struggling with addiction. From the time it was founded at All Saints' over 30 years ago, our parishioners have provided dinner to share with the residents of Covenant Community. Please consider breaking bread with them on a Monday night. You could bring dinner yourself, with friends, or even co-workers. Children are also welcome to join! Meals for around 15 people can either be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off during the day.
Register Here
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Read The MICAH Project's October Newsletter
The October edition of The MICAH Project at All Saints’ newsletter is now available!
This edition includes:
- Events at the Absalom Jones Center
- Howard Thurman Series beginning October 5
- Sacred Ground Retreat October 22
- Remembrance Pilgrimage Highlights
Learn more about The MICAH Project >>
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