Dear saints,

As you have probably heard already, this summer my family and I will head over to India as part of my sabbatical. As a means of preparing our children for the worst and then hoping for the best, I have let them know that my record wait for a train to arrive at the platform during my years there was 21 hours. As trains go, that one was pretty late. There had been an explosion on the tracks a few hundred miles earlier (I didn't tell the children that part) so they had a solid excuse. The point is, whether it is trains or life, waiting can be hard and while being patient is a virtue, it is probably one many of us would happily do without. 

Believe it or not, we at All Saints' have been very virtuous recently, practising an almost monastic-like patience as we have given over time and care to listen to one another, asking how God is active in our lives here and beyond the church. This Sunday, following the 9:00am service I will share what we have learned thus far in that listening work. Given none of the questions asked about specific All Saints' ministries it has been fascinating to see what has come to the surface about what matters most to us. Some of it will confirm what you have long believed about this church and some of it may strike you as new. Do join me this Sunday and find out which is which. In the meantime, may God bless all those who wait.

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

What’s God up to? What have we heard from one another? 

Sunday, January 29, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Last fall, hundreds of parishioners took part in a series of listening exercises as we asked one another how we experience God in our daily lives and in our life as a church. Join fellow parishioners in Ellis Hall to hear what we have learned from that work. 

Join a Sacred Ground Dialogue Circle 

Sunday, January 29, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Shaffer Room (3rd floor of the parish house) 



A new Sacred Ground dialogue circle, which will meet every other Monday (midday) beginning February 6th, is looking for 1-4 more people! Initial meeting in person will be Sunday, January 29th after the 11:15 a.m. service for introductions. Please contact Ann Stuart Pearce ASAP at sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org if interested. Sacred Ground is a small group experience with a fabulous film and readings-based 11-session curriculum from the national Episcopal church on race, history and faith. 

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 

Canvass 2023: Rooted Here and Growing Outward



There is still time to pledge for 2023. We are asking that every household participate. 

We have 670 pledges as of today. Can you help us get to 700 pledges?  

Follow this link to an online form or fill out a card in your pew and place it in the offering plate. 

Thank you! 

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.

Year-End Statements are Coming Soon! 

Look for your statement in the mail and in your email inbox. Please read your statement and make sure it is correct! Questions? Contact Betsey Gibbs, bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org or 404-267-4264. 

Thank you so much! 

Ellen Hayes and Betsey Gibbs 

• Novel Theology >>

The next meeting is Wednesday, February 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, January 27 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.

The Tale of the Three Trees, Children's Musical 

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



Our 2023 musical is based on an American folk tale that entwines stories from the Bible - from Creation to Easter. Three young trees dream of what they want to become as they grow, but their dreams come true in ways they never expected. Join our Junior and Primary Choirs (1st-6th graders) as they tell this story with song, instruments and narration.   

Lunchtime Recital with Jonathan Pilkington 

Wednesday, February 8, 12:15 p.m. in the church 



Tenor Jonathan Pilkington, instructor of voice at Emory University, offers a free lunchtime recital of art songs and arias, featuring the music of Browne, Hahn, Handel, Rorem, and Strauss. 

The Music of Lent 

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



Join All Saints’ very own Director of Music, Dr. Kirk Rich, on a journey through some of the most beautiful service music this season has to offer. Get a preview of the compositions we will be hearing and singing on Ash Wednesday and during Lent as we reflect together on their biblical imagery and theological depth. 

Join the Usher Ministry! 



The All Saints’ Usher Ministry provides a valuable ministry of hospitality, friendship, teamwork and worship assistance services within our community of faith. Members communicate warm welcomes and comfort. Ushers are assigned to a 9:00 or 11:15 team for Sunday services and often serve on special occasions and at funerals. If interested, please contact Charlie Rigby at polyadd333@gmail.com or 770-330-9370. We need you! 

All Saints’ Connects Lenten Groups 

Begin the week of February 19th  



All Saints' Connects is our small group ministry for spiritual conversation that will enter its third year this Lenten season. We look forward to the formation of these groups in the coming weeks. These groups are informal one hour weekly facilitated discussions of spiritual topics centered around the Lenten lectionary readings for the duration of the six weeks of Lent. Both in-person and virtual options are available and groups will begin the week of February 19th . If you are interested in participating in a Connects group, please contact Rev. Jenny McBride at jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org or Jilli Robertson at jilli.ff.robertson@gmail.com. 

Register here >>

Popcorn Theology: "The Shawshank Redemption"

Friday, January 27, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Ross Room

Join us in the Ross Room to watch the highly acclaimed film "The Shawshank Redemption." Nominated for seven Academy Awards and on many people's Top 10 movies of all time, this 1994 prison drama with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins is still worth seeing and discussing. We're starting at 6:45 p.m., as run time for this one is longer than our usual monthly movies. Feel free to bring your own food and drink and pillows for comfort. Water and popcorn will be provided.

Wednesday Night Supper 

Wednesday, February 1, 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 >>

All Saints’ Men’s Dinner 

Sunday, February 19, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Do you like steak and great conversation? Please join the men of All Saints’ for dinner on Sunday, February 19 at 6:15 p.m. in the courtyard and Ellis Hall. Grill up your own steak on our big BBQ and enjoy baked potatoes and salad. Trav Carter will be coordinating the evening. The cost is $25. Please register ahead of time on Realm! 

Register here >>

Join the Welcome Team! 

Please consider joining the Welcome Team. If you can spare 15 minutes after a service to greet and direct newcomers and parishioners, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. The commitment is minimal but extremely important and is a wonderful way to help us welcome everyone! 

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

Middle School Attic Invasion: Movie Night

Friday, January 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Attic



Wear your comfy clothes and bring a pillow because it's movie night in The Attic! Bring a friend and enjoy our feature film (TBD) and all the classic movie theatre snacks. Dinner will be provided.

Sunday Night Live: Painting & Craft Night

Sunday, January 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic



Let's get creative! We will have paints, canvases, beads, and more for a fun painting and craft night! (With an optional four square tournament in the gym). Dinner will be provided.

Parenting with God 

Sunday, February 12, 10:20-11:05 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. 

Core Ministries: Progressive Dinner on the Block 

Wednesday, February 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m. 

Join us on February 15 for our regular Wednesday Night Supper, but with a twist! We will have a special Italian dinner to celebrate the love our four Core Ministries give every day to the community. They will be stationed in Ellis Hall, each serving delicious food, where you can pick up your scavenger hunt questions. Between 6:00-7:00 p.m., we will begin group tours to each Core Ministry location on the block. During this time, you will get your questions answered and a passport stamped. Afterwards, everyone is invited to return to Ellis Hall for fabulous desserts and prizes. The cost is $11 per adult and $5 for children and college students. 

Register here >>

Threads is Open! 



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