Dear saints,

There is something of a legend in my mother's family that one bitter 1930's winter in the Lake District of England a member of the extended family went from home-to-home visiting neighbors most in need in the village and leaving them each a turkey on Christmas Eve night. I never met 'Gangeye' as we knew him in family folklore, but his story of generosity is a small part of my own story, part of my legacy. 

This Sunday, I invite you to join me in a forum conversation in Ellis Hall with Naomi Tutu and Natosha Reid Rice and hear how these two remarkable women have navigated the legacies of their own families and how their lives of ministry have come out of that heritage. 

We all have a story worth hearing. Some of our stories are sources of pride and joy, others hold pain and loss, yet each of them is ours. We are formed by them just as we are formed anew within the love of the God wherein all of our stories find their true home. I hope I get the privilege of hearing your story at some point in the future. In the meantime, let us give thanks for the story we share in All Saints'.

Peace,

Foundations of our Faith: Legacy and the God of our Future 

Sunday, December 4, 10:20-11:05 a.m, Ellis Hall 



Join Natosha Reid Rice and Naomi Tutu for a unique conversation as they reflect on the meaning of family legacy and how those sacred memories have been the impetus for their ministry and a call to action for us all. 

Advent II Music 

Sunday, December 4 



This coming Sunday, the All Saints' Parish Choir will be joined by chamber orchestra for a performance of J. S. Bach's Advent Cantata "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" ("Savior of the Nations, Come!"). This beautiful work features some of our talented staff singers and choral scholars in solos and will be offered at both the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. 

Refugee Ministries: The Giving Tree 

Choose a leaf from The Giving Tree in Ellis Hall to provide a gift for a child in one of the 5 organizations that Refugee Ministries partners with. Instructions for giving can be found on the leaves. Please return your gifts for all organizations by December 11, with the exception of Emmaus House which is due on December 18. If you would like to buy a gift for a child online, sign up here. We appreciate your generosity in helping make the holiday season bright for families. 

Refugee Ministries sponsors on average three emergency food assistance trips per week. Your $100 donation can help us keep families fed throughout the year. Donate here or email Louisa to volunteer to take a family shopping. 

Walk the Labyrinth 

Sunday, December 4, 4:30 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard 



Join us for our monthly labyrinth walk as we open our hearts to the Advent season, new beginnings, and the coming of Jesus into our lives. 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. 

Foundations of our Faith: Advent Book Study 

Sunday, December 4, 5:00-6:00 p.m., P301 (Shaffer Room)



Please join us for an Advent book discussion on Walter Brueggemann's Celebrating Abundance. We will be in-person on December 4 and on Zoom the following two Sundays. For more information, or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Jenny McBride at jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Women’s Advent Retreat 

Sunday, December 4, 6:15-8:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 



Join the women of All Saints' for an evening of connecting and communing as we travel through Advent together. We'll start with an introspective Advent service at 6:15 and transition to a communal potluck dinner! Potluck details will be provided via the All Saints' Atlanta Women's Community Facebook group- please join the group to get all updates or email Erin at erincassel@gmail.com with any questions! 

Threads Donations 

Threads is in need of some specific clothing items in preparation for the colder weather! Please return your new or gently used donations to the Threads donation boxes found in the first floor stairwell between Ellis Hall and Egleston Hall (outside the music suite) or on the first floor of the Pritchett Center.

• Winter Coats Boys and Girls 2T, 3T, and 4T 
• Toddler Boys and Girls warm clothes 
• Boys shoes 4 youth through Men's size 9 
• Long sleeve shirts boys and girls size 5-16 

Questions? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

St. Nicholas Supper and Celebration - Deadline to register is Sunday, December 4!

Wednesday, December 7 

Supper, 5:00 or 6:45 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Celebration, 6:05 p.m., in the church 

All his life, Nicholas of Myra showed people how to love God and care for each other. Join us at this favorite All Saints’ Christmas tradition as we celebrate St. Nicholas with singing, ringing, storytelling, and dinner. Rumor has it that the old Saint might even pay us a visit! The cost of supper is $20 for adults and $10 for children (children under 4 are free). Register by December 4!

Register here >>

Sunday Morning Breakfast is Back! 

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 

Canvass 2023: Rooted Here and Growing Outward



It’s not too late to make your pledge to All Saints’. Every gift matters and we need everyone to join in. Make your pledge today here.

Many thanks, 

Anne and Charlie Henn, 2023 Annual Canvass Chairs 

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, January 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• Popcorn Theology >>

The next meeting is Friday, Decmeber 16 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.

Concert Series: Christmas with Coro Vocati 

Sunday, December 18, 3:00 p.m., in the church 

Coro Vocati is an ensemble of professional singers based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a mission to create music at the highest level of choral artistry. Under the leadership of renowned choral conductor and educator Dr. John Dickson, the choir has established itself as one of the premier professional choral ensembles in the southeast. Their annual Christmas concert has become a favorite on our series. Come enjoy carols both old and new. Tickets are $30, $15 for students and children, and can be purchased on our website or at the door. 

Buy tickets >>

Help Deliver Poinsettias to Fellow Saints 

Sunday, December 18 

On Sunday, December 18th (Advent IV), the Sunday Callers invite you to help deliver poinsettias from the altar to fellow parishioners. Following either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. services, you may pick up a plant and a note to deliver any time during the following week. We will attempt to pair volunteers with recipients who live near their homes as best we can. If you would like to help, please sign up by December 12th and Pat Robinson will be in touch with further details. 

Register here >>

**The Sunday Callers need medium-sized (approx. 5" to 8"), glass vases for delivering flowers to parishioners. Please bring any you’d like to donate to the church office by December 9 or call Pat Robinson at 404-395-5793**

Spring 2023 Youth Confirmation Registration

Register before January 1, 2023

We are preparing to begin our next youth confirmation class beginning in January! Youth confirmation classes are open to all 8th graders and older who are members at All Saints'. We will begin with a Confirmation Overnight Retreat on Friday, January 20th in The Attic, which will be a chance for the youth to build community, get to know each other, and prepare their hearts and minds for confirmation. Our classes will then begin on January 22nd.

Before registering for youth confirmation, please read through our Confirmation Handbook to make sure the schedule and commitments work for your family!

Register here >>

What’s God Up To? 

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



How might our spiritual lives be nurtured daily by attending to what is life-giving and to where we might ask for God's help? Join your fellow saints as we explore these practices and hear about what to expect of this listening process in the new year. 

Churches Together for Racial Healing: A Book Study with Catherine Meeks 

Tuesday, December 13, 7:00pm - 8:30, Ellis Hall

Join fellow Episcopalians from across Atlanta in reading together Dr. Catherine Meeks' new book The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing. Each month church members from six Atlanta Episcopal churches will come together to discuss a couple of chapters from the book, grow in relationship and imagine how God calls us to strive for racial healing in our city. The first gathering is at All Saints' where we will be joined by the author. Dessert will be provided. For more information please contact: Simon Mainwaring: smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org

No Wednesday Night Supper on December 7th

We will not have our regular Wednesday Night Supper on December 7th. We hope you will join us for the St. Nicholas Supper and Celebration!

Popcorn Theology: "Joyeux Noel" 

Friday, December 16, 7:00-9:15 p.m., Ross Room 



Based on real events from December 1914, "'Joyeux Noel' offers a brief glimpse into a kingdom economy where swords are beaten into plowshares, spears into pruning hooks, and soldiers will not need to train for war anymore" (Joel Mayward). Join us to watch and discuss this movie. Popcorn and water provided. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages. 

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 Formation 

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

Youth Formation 

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

Sunday Night Live: Putt-Putt in The Attic

Sunday, November 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic



Start practicing your golf swing, because we're playing putt-putt! We will have putt-putt setup in the gym so come ready for a night of fun! SNL is our weekly youth group for middle and high school students where we play games, deepen our relationships with one another and with God, and share dinner together! 

High School Pilgrimage Information Session

Sunday, December 4, 10:20-11:05 a.m, The Attic

All current 10th-12th graders and their parents are invited to join us this Sunday in The Attic at 10:20am to learn more about our high school pilgrimage to Belize! We will give a presentation on what to expect and have time for questions.

Please email Hope if you plan to be there or have any questions!

Come As You Are Christmas Pageant 

Sunday, December 18, 9:00 a.m., in the church 



We are so excited to have our traditional, non-rehearsed, low-stress Christmas Pageant on the 4th Sunday of Advent.  All children of any age are invited to become part of the story of Jesus’ birth and celebrate the hope and everlasting love of God. For those wanting to participate, meet on the 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center at 8:15 a.m. to choose a costume. Email Kathy at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org to volunteer! Following the pageant, everyone is invited to Egleston Library at 10:20 a.m. for a cookie reception. 

Soles4Souls Shoe Collection 

Wednesday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 28 

Drop Off Donations in Ellis Hall Foyer 



Join Children’s Ministries in collecting shoes for Soles4Souls, an organization that provides shoes for people in need. Bring in a pair of new or gently used shoes (all sizes) as a way of sharing in the spirit of St. Nicholas. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Refugee Ministries Christmas Party 

Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The Attic 

Join us for our annual holiday party.  We need volunteers to provide transportation, supervise games, and help with shopping for our Christmas store.  To sign up to volunteer, email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org

FOCUS Christmas Party 

Saturday, December 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 



FOCUS, an amazing organization for medically fragile children, will have a cookies with Santa party to receive their Giving Tree gifts. Please join us to celebrate in the joy of the holiday season. 

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

Threads has Reopened! 



Threads has begun welcoming 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