Dear saints, 

I am thrilled to be able to announce that Emily Halbert will be joining our staff as the new Director of Children and Youth Music next month. For the past several weeks, parishioner Meg Fogel led a wonderful search committee of fellow parishioners as we discerned together the shape of children and youth music in this place. I began with a meeting with about 20 or so parents so I could hear their views. The committee followed up with another parent gathering later in the process. We heard two core messages. 

First, a deep sense of gratitude for all that All Saints' has been gifted with over the past quarter of a century through Karol Kimmell's remarkable leadership here. It is clear that the music ministries she has led have been pivotal in drawing families to All Saints' and keeping them here. Community has been built, faith formed and relationships deepened. What a treasure that has been.

Second, we now wish to build on this strong and abiding foundation. There are very few churches that have full-time positions for a music educator. We were looking for a gifted choral director for all sorts of children with a wide array of music abilities and backgrounds. We also looked for someone who would be able to nurture the faith formation of our children and youth as part of our talented formation team of Kathy, Luke and Jenny. 

I believe that Emily was exactly who God intended for us to find in our search. She brings to us wonderful gifts as a teacher and musician, with seven years of full-time teaching experience in schools and additionally in the church. We envision growing opportunities for music-making here for our parish's children and youth as well as opening ourselves up to the wider community. Music brings people together and when we join our voices it can be transformational to hear how the sound of that togetherness becomes something new. There is an exciting chapter of growth ahead of us.

Emily will join the staff on May 12, which gives her time to work with Karol as we embark on a smooth transition of leadership. Just a few days later on May 20, Emily will be joined by Scott Lamlein, our incoming Director of Music. I am delighted that they will essentially begin their service at All Saints' at the same time. It will be a tremendous gift to this church to see adult, youth and children's music work together as one. 

In the midst of all these new beginnings will be a fond and poignant farewell. More to come from me on that front. For now, please do save the date for a farewell for Karol Kimmell on Sunday, May 19 following the 9:00 a.m. service.

There is a time for everything and the saints keep marchin' on!

Peace,

Welcome to Emily Halbert, our new Director of Children and Youth Music 

Greetings, All Saints'! 

I am so excited to be joining your vibrant congregation in the heart of one of my favorite cities. Words cannot express how eager I am to step into this role and have a title that unites so many facets of myself. For years, I have been Emily the Music Teacher, Emily the Choir Director, Emily the Episcopalian and Emily the Singer. To have the honor and privilege to serve your community, your families, and your children and youth by uniting all of the parts of who I am is truly a blessing. The Children’s and Youth Music at this church is thriving and the work Karol has put into this role and congregation is inspiring. I am grateful to the committee, Simon, staff and clergy for trusting me.

As a music educator and choir director, I am led by Zoltán Kodály’s philosophy that “only the best is good enough for a child.” I believe children and youth can do amazing things and it drives how I teach, sing, program, rehearse, build relationships, etc. Choir directing is my vocation, however, I do not teach music; I teach humans. For me, music is the vehicle to invest in the next generation and to help build a better world. 

Being able to unite my music education philosophy with my spirituality is truly unique. As I step into the Director of Children’s and Youth Music position, I am excited to spend my first few months this summer meeting and getting to know each of you and your families. Please say hello and introduce yourself!

Here are some fun facts about me: I have two cats, Coraline and Persie (Persephone). I love traveling and my current goal has been alternating between one new state and one new country every year. I have a healthy obsession with trying to make everything from scratch and I have an unhealthy obsession with book clubs.

Blessings,

Emily Rebecca Halbert

THIS SUNDAY

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 28, Church

Weekly Service Times*

• 8:00 a.m. (Traditional Language, No Music) 
• 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music) 
• 11:15 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music) 
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music) 

NOTE: On May 19, All Saints’ moves to our summer schedule with an 8:00 a.m. Spoken Eucharist (Rite I), a 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist (Rite II), and The Welcome Table at 5:00 p.m. 

PARKING: Overflow parking is available at the Bank of America—get a validation ticket upon entry from an usher. Please request an additional validation ticket from an usher in the church narthex upon arrival or exit. Use both validation tickets upon exiting the Bank of America parking deck to park free of charge.

Youth Choir Leads Worship

Sunday, April 28, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Church

Our Youth Choir, grades 7-12, sings and leads worship this Sunday at the 11:15 service, accompanied by cello, violin, and flute. Immediately following worship our Youth Choir High School Seniors and Junior Choir Sixth graders will be honored at the annual End-of-Year Choir Celebration and Lunch. All singers, grades PreK – 12, perform and receive certificates, cheered on by their families. It’s been a great year! 

Save the Date: Annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga Conference Center

Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024, Kanuga Conference Center

Save the Date to join the All Saints' Parish for a weekend of fun and fellowship to Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. Registration and more information will be available in May.

Share Your Thoughts: Future Of Our Block Town Hall

Join us on Sunday, May 5 at 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall, to learn about the findings of our Parish-Wide survey!

Jesus on the Front Page 

Sundays, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Parish Hall 307 

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. 

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner  

Sundays at 5:00 p.m., In the Chapel and Ellis Hall  

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. 

Greetings, saints! This past weekend at All Saints’ we had a wonderful experience worshiping in community. On Saturday, we celebrated our Earth Day Service in Piedmont Park, where we thanked God for the beauty of Creation by bringing the joy of our Christian community out into the neighborhood. 

We were led in worship by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett (pictured), who recounted an inspiring folktale encouraging us to pitch in locally in ways small and large to responsibly steward the natural environment in a sobering era of climate crisis.

Then on Sunday, we cheered on our graduating high school seniors, several of whom delivered inspiring sermons at both our 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. Our Associate Rector of Formation, The Rev. Dr. Jennifer McBride prayed for the soon-to-be graduates following their homilies as their proud families, loved ones and our assembled community looked on. Sincere thanks and congratulations to Hillary Yankey, Joe Srinivasan, Nora Gaynor and Paul Frilingos.

We would love to get to know you! Our community looks forward to you joining us for upcoming services and events throughout the year! For more information visit allsaintsatlanta.org/calendar

Remember a loved one, honor a graduate or welcome the baptized with a gift to our Memorials and Gifts Fund.

These funds are used for worship at All Saints'.  All Saints' notifies your honoree or family of the deceased of the gift you gave. Their name is also inscribed in the All Saints' Book of Remembrances and in the All Saints Day bulletin in November.  

 Make checks payable to All Saints' with “Memorials and Gifts” in the memo line or online giving click the "Memorials and Gifts" dropdown choice. The average amount for these gifts is $25- $100.  This is a beautiful way to offer a lasting legacy. 

Questions? Please contact Charlie Boyd, Chair of the Memorials and Gifts Committee at chsboyd@aol.com.

Please give generously to our All Saints’ offering plate, in-person and online via the button below:

To make an Offering today or pay your pledge,

click the Give Now button above. And visit us online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give.

• 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 P307 in the Parish House.



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

WORSHIP & MUSIC

Graduate Recital: José Montañez

Friday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Church

Georgia State University scholar singer José Montañez will perform a recital at All Saints’, as he prepares to receive his Master's Degree. This event is free to attend.

American Guild of Organists (AGO) Distinguished Artist Award Ceremony 

Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., The Cathedral of St. Philip 

On this evening, All Saints’ emeritus organists & choirmasters Ray & Beth Chenault will receive the National AGO Distinguished Artist Award at a gala event. 

Sunday Callers’ Flower Delivery 

Sundays, April 14 - May 5, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., in the Church’s Flower Sacristy 

Sunday Callers needs vases (approx. 5" to 7" high) and additional volunteers. You can leave vases in the Flower Sacristy. Call / text Pat Robinson, 404-395-5793 to volunteer or learn more. 

World Labyrinth Day  

Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel 

Come celebrate the global event! Individuals and groups alike are welcome to walk, make chalk labyrinths and engage in other activities. Lunch is available with reservation. 

Pentecost, Confirmation and Karol Kimmell’s Last Sunday 

Sunday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Church 

Join us for the Feast of Pentecost, the day in our liturgical tradition when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. We welcome Bishop Robert Wright for a service of Confirmation, Affirmation of Baptismal Vows and Reception into the Episcopal Church. We will also celebrate Karol Kimmell’s extraordinary tenure at All Saints’ that day. Youth Choir alumni are invited to return and sing with our current Youth Choir at the prelude, meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall to rehearse. Our children’s choirs will sing at the Offertory with the Adult Parish Choir. A reception follows the service. 

Youth Choir Alumni Are Invited to Sing  

Sunday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. rehearsal, Ellis Hall; 10:00 a.m. sing for prelude 

Calling all Youth Choir Alumni! Come sing with our current Youth Choir on May 19 and be a part of the Pentecost and Confirmation celebration, on this, Mrs. Kimmell’s last Sunday at All Saints’. A reception follows immediately after the service. We will sing several favorite anthems that you will quickly remember, but please contact Mrs. Kimmell so she will have music and a rehearsal seat ready for you (karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org)! 

School of the Spirit: Making Sense of the Old Testament 

Wednesdays in winter and spring, 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Parish Hall 305/306 and on Zoom 

Join Ryan Bonfiglio for a twelve-week course that not only examines the contents of the Old Testament, but also its significance today. The course is 12 weeks long and those weeks are broken into three blocks: the final session will be held on May 1. Registration is still available! Visit us online at bit.ly/allsaints-ot 

Men's Spirituality Group 

A new Men's Spirituality Group has formed, meeting every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. This small group invites anyone wanting to growth in faith and male friendship to join them by Zoom the first three Tuesdays of the month and in person at All Saints on the fourth Tuesday of the month. To RSVP please e-mail Stan Hitron at shitron@gmail.com. To participate via Zoom, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/links and enter password “AdultFormation2024”. 

Contemplative Prayer 

Wednesdays in winter and spring, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall 202 

Join fellow parishioners for contemplative prayer after Wednesday Night Supper. As Richard Rohr says, “In contemplation—the practice of being fully present in mind, body, and spirit—we join in deep solidarity with other spiritual traditions in working toward the healing and restoration of ourselves and our world.” Participants read aloud from and discuss contemplative writers in the first half hour, then practice silent centering prayer in the second half hour.  

PARISH LIFE

Wednesday Night Supper  

Wednesdays in winter, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall  

Enjoy an evening meal in community followed by a casual worship service and communion. The cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children and youth and college students. You may register here (bit.ly/ASEC-WNS) and pay online or pay at the door. There will be no Wednesday Night Supper the evening of April 5. The final Wednesday Night Supper of the program year is April 26. 

2024 Annual Parish Meeting 

Sunday, May 12 from 10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Ellis Hall 

Join us for our Annual Parish Meeting, when we reflect on the past year and elect new members of the Vestry.   

CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

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

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

Sunday Night Live (SNL) 

Sundays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., The Attic 

All youth in grades 6th-12th are invited to join us for dinner, fellowship, and fun as we gather for Sunday Night Live, our traditional youth program! We gather at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and end at 7:30 p.m. 

Moving Up Celebration 

Sunday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Church 

Join us during the worship service to mark the moving up of our 3rd graders into our tween program, Club 45, and the 5th graders into our Youth program, Y’all Saints. These milestone moments give us a chance to pray for and celebrate the life and spiritual learning of our children. 

SAVE THE DATE: Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been scheduled for June 3 - 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, with after-care available. Watch this space for additional information about VBS! 

YOUNG ADULTS

Brunch & Bible Study 

Sunday, May 5, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., The Ross Room 

Come enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation with the Young Adults of All Saints'. All are invited – whether you're looking to connect for the first time, reconnect after a long while, or keep connections going! Childcare is available upon request. Please e-mail Tasia Blair (youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org), our Young Adult Coordinator, for more information. 

Young Adult Fellowship Online! 

Are you in your 20s or 30s and interested in fellowship, discipleship, and service? Reach out to Tasia Blair at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org to receive our monthly newsletter, get added to the WhatsApp group chat and find out what events we have coming up! 

Covenant Community, Inc.’s Recovery & Wellness Summit 2024 Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Join us as we help kickoff National Prevention Week at the Recovery & Wellness Summit. Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall. This is a collaboration between Covenant Community, Emory Healthcare and Fulton County Board of Health. For more information, please visit bit.ly/CovenantSummit-2024. 

Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) Lenten Food Drive Update 

Thanks to everyone who participated in the MAC Lenten Food Drive! With your generosity, All Saints' contributed a total weight of 2,500 lbs of food, which is 225 grocery bags! For those who still have your bags, it is not too late. MAC needs food all year. Please feel free to return your donation to the MAC bin in the hallway leading to the parking lot between Ellis and the library or behind the counter in the Ellis foyer.  

Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping

Threads welcomes families for in-store shopping Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We are currently in need of: 

- Boys’ clothing sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12 

- BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS 

Also, feel free to check out our Amazon wish list here: bit.ly/ASECThreadsApr2024 

Interested in volunteering? Contact Marcia Mayfield at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.

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

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. 

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