Dear saints,

During the month of February, an intrepid team of All Saints' parishioners set out to interview a sampling of folks about their spiritual lives from among the general public in Midtown. Understandably, there was some apprehension about having that sort of conversation, certainly beyond the confines of church grounds. Yet, they did, and the result has been a wonderful array of rich and mutually fulfilling conversations. We will share details of what we learned from our neighbors at a forum in Ellis Hall this Sunday along with some fascinating insights Midtown Alliance have recently named in their study of public life in our part of the city. One of the questions we asked was what Midtown is looking for from a faith community. Those answers were worth the price of admission. I'll share just one, that speaks to what we seek to be as one of Midtown's faith communities: 'A welcoming to all environment. Truly welcoming to all...including conservative, liberal, gay, straight, a mix of races...all'. I know a church that strives to look like that. Thanks be to God for all the sorts of saints we are.

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

What’s God Up To? What have we heard from our neighbors? 

Sunday, March 5, 10:20 - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Following on from the listening work we did among one another, in the early part of this year we interviewed a number of our Midtown neighbors to learn how God is present in their lives. Hear what we have learned from our neighbors about the needs and desires the church might respond to in our place in the city. 

Walk the Labyrinth

Sunday, March 5, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard 



Join us for our monthly labyrinth walk with musical accompaniment as we anticipate the Lenten spiritual practice of walking with God to a center place of renewal and regeneration. The labyrinth at All Saints' is adapted from the 13th century design on the floor of Chartres Cathedral, France, and it represents an archetype for our soul's journey, with the twists and turns of our life. When planning your visit, please allow approximately 20 minutes for your walk. 

Vestry Nominations Open



We welcome nominations for vestry leadership from all eligible parish members who are confirmed and over eighteen, who regularly attend worship and who have made a financial pledge to the church. Between Wednesday March 1 and Friday March 31, vestry nominations may be submitted either by email or written notice and should be submitted to the Rector's Executive Assistant, Tracey Sage: tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org. Vestry members will be elected during the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday May 14.

Sunday Morning Breakfast 

Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Come have a Southern-style breakfast with us before going to worship, complete with bacon, eggs, biscuits, and gravy! Breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall and the cost is $5 per person. No registration needed. For more information contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Planned Giving 



“All Saints’ means so much to our family.  We recently joined Cornerstone when we made a planned gift to All Saints'. It was so easy to make a planned gift. We decided to leave the church a portion of our Donor Advised Fund.”  Charlie & Anne Henn   

For more information on how to make a planned gift, contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship and Development. ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org

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 >>)

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

• Novel Theology >>

The next meeting is Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• Popcorn Theology >>

The next meeting is Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ross Room. Click the link above to learn more.

• 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.

Lenten Worship Opportunities 

Stations of the Cross: During the whole season of Lent, you are invited to contemplate the 14 original paintings in the Sanctuary, which our church commissioned from local artists. The stations of the cross trace Jesus’ final hours, from Pilate’s quarters to the Cross, and the church remains open for prayer after each service. 

Easter Flower Donations



At Easter we celebrate Jesus’ glorious resurrection. Our tradition is to adorn our altars and worship spaces with a bountiful collection of spring flowers. This is possible by your generous offering. Remember a loved one or give thanks for someone special or God’s other blessings, by donating online here or in person in the courtyard between the 9 and 11:15 services by Sunday, March 12. These will be acknowledged in the Easter bulletin. For more information, contact Alvin Moore at alvin-moore@comcast.net. 

Give here >>

All Saints’ Choral Scholar Jacob McDonald, in concert  

Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., in the church

All Saints' Choral Scholar Jacob McDonald, baritone, performs his graduate recital for Georgia State University on Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 pm. The program, "Story and Song," includes excerpts from some of the greatest poets and storytellers, including Goethe and George Herbert, in works by Handel, Wolf, Ravel, and Vaughan Williams. Jacob will be joined by GSU choral ensemble Voces Amicis, accompanied by organists Brendan Conner and Dr. Kirk M. Rich. The concert is free and open to the public. 

Chenault Duo Recital 

Saturday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., The Cathedral of St. Philip 



Ray & Beth Chenault, All Saints' Church Organists & Choirmasters Emeriti, will present a free concert at The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:30 pm. The program will include two world premieres. The concert is free and open to all. 

Announcing: The School of the Spirit 

The School of the Spirit is a new initiative in adult formation at All Saints’. It will consist of clergy-led mini-courses on various theological and biblical topics that are meant to broaden and clarify our faith as well as nurture faithful engagement with the world around us.  

Book Discussion of You Shall Not Condemn 

Wednesdays in March, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Ellis Hall, Ross Room and on Zoom 

You are invited to participate in a book discussion on Jenny McBride’s You Shall Not Condemn: A Story of Faith and Advocacy on Death Row, Wednesdays March 8, 15, 22, 29 from 7:00-8:00 pm in a hybrid format. For registration and more information, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/connect-grow/adult-formation/

Register here >>

MAC Open House and Canned Food Drive 

Sunday, March 12, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



The Midtown Assistance Center has moved to the block! MAC’s mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger during periods of crisis by providing emergency assistance to low-income working Atlantans. This Sunday, parishioners are invited to view their new space at 613 Spring Street in between services and learn more about their work. 

Parenting with God 

Sunday, March 12, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., P 307 



Gather with Kathy Roberts, Director of Children’s Ministries, and parents of children at any stage or age to share wisdom, questions, and concerns about the incredible journey of parenthood. Learn how to weave faith into each developmental stage and into your family’s everyday life together. 

Wednesday Night Supper 

Wednesday, March 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Join us for dinner, great conversation, and Eucharist. The cost is $11 per adult and $5 for children and college students. Register online via Realm. For more information, contact Jill Gossett, Parish Life Director, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Register here >>

Young Adults: Saturday Hike at Roswell Mill

Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a refreshing young adult hike on one of Atlanta's lush trails! Pack your bag with trail snacks and come enjoy some fresh air, friendly connection, and spiritual reflection as we seek the sacred in nature. For more details email Rodell at rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org 

RESCHEDULED: All Saints’ Goes to the Capitol!

Thursday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Join All Saints' Faithful Advocates for a morning of advocacy training and meeting with elected officials at the State Capitol. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the legislative building by the Capitol. For details, email or call Suzanne Wakefield at faithfullocals@gmail.com or 404-375-7019. 

Women's Retreat: Save the Date!

Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19, Washington, Georgia

Save the Date for our weekend Women's Retreat in Washington, Georgia (only 1 hour and 45 mins away by car!) on March 17-19. Enjoy fellowship beginning on Friday evening and ending Sunday after service at Church of the Mediator. On Saturday there will be a private historical tour, lunch on the square and time for rest and relaxation.  Join us for the weekend or for a day. Thank you to our host and Chairwoman Caroline Echols for putting together a joyous weekend! If interested, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Brunch & Beyond: A Young Adult Gathering

Sunday, March 19, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 



Join us for our monthly Sunday brunch! Come enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation. All are invited – whether you're looking to connect for the first time, reconnect after a long while, or keep connections going! RSVP with rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

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 grade, 8:40-9:30 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center

Children Formation 

K-5th grade, 10:20-11:05 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center

Youth Formation 

6th-12th grade,10:20-11:05 a.m., The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center)

Sunday Night Live: Prayer through Meditation

Sunday, March 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic

During our first week of our Lenten series, we will be exploring meditation, specifically a Loving Kindness meditation. We will gather for dinner and games at 6pm before we begin our meditation practice and then end with Compline. Join us!

MAC Lent Food Drive

February 26 - April 2 

Please join us to provide food for those in need. During Lent (2/26-4/2) bags with lists of items most needed will be available at the Narthex and Chapel exits. Please fill the bags and return to designated MAC canisters outside Ellis Hall in the entryway to the church. 

Peoplestown Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1017 Hank Aaron Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 



Join us on Saturday, March 25 at 10:00 am at Emmaus House for a walking Stations of the Cross that includes prayers and reflections on the impact of racism and displacement on the lives of Black residents who live in the Emmaus House neighborhood of Peoplestown. 

Help Deliver Hydrangeas from the Altar to Fellow Parishioners



Help deliver hydrangeas from the altar to fellow parishioners on March 26. You can pick them up in the chapel after the 9am or 11:15am service and deliver them anytime the following week. Please sign up by March 20. Contact Pat Robinson with any questions, 404-395-5793 or probinson99@gmail.com. 

The Photography Guild at All Saints’ 



The newly formed Photography Guild is seeking volunteers to support the work of our parish by photographing events and program activities, with guidance from Communications Director Andi Dixon. Participants will have access to equipment and digital archival tools, as well as the opportunity to enjoy fellowship, learning opportunities and skill development. If you are interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

The Publications Guild at All Saints’ 



The newly formed Publications Guild is seeking volunteers to support the work of our parish through the co-production of various electronic and print publications, with guidance from Communications Director Andi Dixon. We especially seek participation from participants that bring a range of communications experience and talent. If you are interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping



Threads welcomes families for in-store shopping Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Interested in volunteering? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Threads is in need of some specific clothing items for the shop. You can drop off the following items in one of the donation boxes that can be found on the 1st floor of the Pritchett Center or in the 1st floor stairwell in between Egleston Hall and Ellis Hall (outside of the choir suite):

• Boys and girls new sneakers: sizes 13, 1, 2 and 3 
• Boys sneakers: size toddler 8 
• Girls sneakers: size toddler 6 
• Boys and girls sweatpants: size 5-16 

Volunteer with Refugee Ministries Zoom Tutoring 



Refugee Ministries zoom tutoring program will be admitting new tutors and students to our program for our third and final session of the year from 2/5-3/5. We are seeking volunteers 6th Grade and up to offer 12 sessions on zoom the same day and time each week (optimally M-Th 4-6pm) in academic support in Reading and Math or Beginning English lessons for new arrivals.  Our lessons are for students 2nd-12th Grade. We have students from the Middle East, East and Central Africa, Latin America, Burma and Nepal. No experience necessary. Materials and support provided. To receive more information via email and sign up for a 40 minute zoom orientation, please email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Volunteer with Respite Care Atlanta



Respite Care Atlanta serves families living with dementia and we're looking for volunteers! The program takes place Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. This is flexible volunteer opportunity. For more information, please contact Susan Virgin at sdv20@bellsouth.net

Support an Upcoming Documentary on the Ordination of Women in the Episcopal Church 

Time Travel Productions is producing a new documentary on the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church. Just in time for Women’s History Month. They are seeking financial support as they finalize the film. If you would like more information or to support, please visit: https://www.timetravelproductions.com/the-philadelphia-eleven.html