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Adult Formation Session 3 Continues this Sunday
Join us for the Lenten session of Adult Formation, as we journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem and the cross. Learn more >>
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Dear saints,
Well, here we are. A year ago today I wrote to you all to share that we were moving online as a church. Like many of you, I had hoped we might make it back inside the church building for Easter, or if not the summer. Little did we know then that we would start counting life with the coronavirus in years.
As anniversaries go, we might find it hard to know quite how to mark this weekend. I do hope that you see light ahead of you at the end of this tunnel. I certainly feel that way. Looking back, though, for my own part I will pause and remember that this has been a year of sickness for many and that we have lost over two and half million human souls because of it. I will remember them, believing wholeheartedly in the God who knows and feels the enormity of loss that every human heart bears. I will remember them, trusting that ultimately we are not alone even as some of us feel the pangs of profound loneliness and isolation. And in remembering I will hold onto the promise that says we are one, beloved human family of one, eternal God.
May this weekend be a time for you to remember, and pray, and reach out for the God who will always and evermore reach for us.
Peace,
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Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Children's Church
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship Service
4:30 p.m.
A Service of Recovery and Healing
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m.
Noonday Prayer
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All Saints' 2021 Lenten Meditations Calendar
Pray, reflect, and mark each day in Lent with fellow saints, sharing virtual reflections that point us to the bread from heaven with which God has been nourishing us all in these pandemic times.
We send these daily video messages by email or you may explore each offering on our website.
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Join us on Sunday morning for Children's Church and Children's Formation classes.
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Middle and High Schoolers |
Don't forget: TONIGHT (Friday, March 12) is our Friday Night Zoom Invasion for middle schoolers. See you at 7:00 p.m.!
On Sunday, join us for 6th & 7th Grade Formation, Youth Confirmation Class, and High School Small Group.
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Join us for Virtual Brunch and Bible on Sunday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. and for Saints Untapped: March Madness Game Night on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
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Meditations in the Shadow of the Cross with the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice |
Sundays, March 7, 14, and 21, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
St. John’s Gospel has been described as a loving meditation in the shadow of the Cross. This explains, in part, Jesus’ flowing monologues as he sets his face toward Jerusalem. The cross also plays a central role in liberation theology, as God takes up the cause of the marginalized and the oppressed. Indeed, God on the cross shows us that Jesus speaks for, with, and to the crucified class, inviting us to do the same.
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The MICAH Project: Lament |
Sundays, March 7, 14, and 21, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
Session 2: A Balm in Gilead: The Power of African American Spirituals in Lament with Trey Clegg
Over 400 years ago, enslaved Africans were brought to these shores as property. As the American economy's dependence on slavery grew, enslaved people were often forced to work from sunup to sundown under brutal conditions. As a coping mechanism, they turned to music which they created, known as Spirituals. These Spirituals, passed down by oral tradition, were sometimes referred to as "sorrow songs" even though all Spirituals don't sound sorrowful. We will explore the significant role that these Spirituals have played in the fabric of American culture, especially during the last year of lament.
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The Stations of the Cross |
Sundays, March 7 and 14, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
All Saints’ has commissioned powerful art depicting the stations of the cross. These 14 illustrations of Jesus’ passion and crucifixion shine a light on his final hours, and invite the faithful into a somber time of reflection. Join us as we contemplate this art, prayerfully exploring a pivotal moment in the Christian story.
Artist Shanequa Gay will lead the session on March 14.
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Sundays (ongoing), 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
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.
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Young Adults: Virtual Brunch and Bible |
Sunday, March 14, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., on Zoom |
Brunch can mean a lot of things. And less can be more when Lenten fasting is involved. However you are observing Lent, please join us on Zoom for a virtual feasting on God's Word, following this morning's worship service. No preparation needed, only a spirit of respect and generosity. We can't wait to encounter the holy mysteries unfolding in the texts of our lives, so please come and join us!
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A Service of Recovery and Healing |
Sunday, March 14, 4:30 p.m., on Zoom |
Led by the Reverend Bob Book, our Service of Recovery and Healing meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. ET. We focus on one of the 12 Steps in the context of an Evening Prayer service. Anyone interested in recovery is welcome; confidentiality is required.
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All Saints' Legacy Sunday
Myths and Truths: Long Term Care Residency and Planning
Sunday, March 21, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join Bert Clark and special guest, Debi McNeil, President and CEO of Canterbury Court, a Life Plan Retirement Community in Brookhaven. We will cover a variety of topics including legacy planning, redefining retirement, and long term care. There will be plenty of time for all your burning questions.
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Faith in the City: Loving Our Neighbor in a Time of Gentrification
Sunday, March 28, 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Online (Livestream)
Join Simon Mainwaring and Natosha Reid Rice for a conversation with Bob Lupton about gentrification and neighborhood-based community development. Bob is a community developer, entrepreneur, and founder of Focused Community Strategies (FCS).
Bob has developed two mixed income subdivisions, organized a multi-racial congregation, started a number of businesses, created housing for hundreds of families, and initiated a wide range of human services in his community. He is also the author of several books including Toxic Charity and has a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Georgia.
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Holy Week Speaker Series: Christ for the World We Sing
Monday, March 29 through Wednesday, March 31, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Online (Livestream)
Over the past year the world has faced profound challenges not only to our health, but also to many aspects of our lives. This year’s Holy Week Speaker Series guests—each members of our community at All Saints’—will explore how Covid-19 has impacted our immediate neighbors in Atlanta, our neighbors across the world, and how the virus has also impacted our mental wellness. At the end of each session, an invitation will be extended for us to offer any kind of support we might feel able to give to each of the concerns presented.
- Monday, March 29: The Economic Impact and the Kitchen Table with Kyle Waide, CEO Atlanta Food Bank
- Tuesday, March 30: A World Wide Need and Response with Mike Carscaddon, Episcopal Relief and Development
- Wednesday, March 31: Two Pandemics: COVID and Mental Health with Brooke Weinmann, Skyland Trail
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Service and Social Justice |
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The MICAH Project's Lenten Series: Get Into Good Trouble
The MICAH Project at All Saints' invites you to get into "Good Trouble" during Lent by reflecting on the words of the the late Representative John Lewis.
We offer one blog post for each of the five weeks of Lent to encourage you to think about how we might get into the "good trouble" that furthers our spiritual formation and contributes to racial healing.
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Help Deliver Hydrangeas to Fellow Saints
Sunday, March 21, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Upper Parking Deck
On March 21 (Lent 5), the Sunday Callers invite you to help deliver hydrangeas from the altar to fellow parishioners. To maintain safe physical distance, volunteers will drive through the upper parking deck from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to 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 March 15 and Ellen Porter will be in touch with further details.
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Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: April 5, 19, and 26
While we are in this Lenten season, please sign up to help with the Monday dinners for Covenant Community. Thank you in advance for your participation in this invaluable ministry.
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Connecting the Dots with Natosha
Wednesday, March 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom
Connecting the Dots is a monthly series on Wednesday evenings to explore the intersection of our work and our faith with the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice.
This month, join Natosha for a conversation with saints who work in journalism and communications. Panelists include:
- Shawn McIntosh, Editorial Director of the AJC
- Belinda Skelton, Cox Media Group, Talk Show Host
- Amanda Brown Olmstead, President of A. Brown Olmstead Associates
- Karen Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor of Georgia Trend Magazine
- Debra Daugherty, Health Communication Specialist at the CDC
Questions are welcome. Unmute and join us on Zoom!
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Novel Theology: Monsignior Don Quixote by Graham Greene
Wednesday, March 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Facilitator: Robert Higdon
Description of this month's book: "When Father Quixote, a local priest of the Spanish village of El Toboso who claims ancestry to Cervantes’ fictional Don Quixote, is elevated to the rank of monsignor through a clerical error, he sets out on a journey to Madrid to purchase purple socks appropriate to his new station. Accompanying him on his mission is his best friend, Sancho, the Communist ex-mayor of the village who argues politics and religion with Quixote and rescues him from the various troubles his innocence lands him in along the way."
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Praying in Color: Please Share Your Works of Art!
If you received one of the coloring books for Lent and would like to share your works of art, we would love to see them!
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Neighborhood Connections Groups
Our Neighborhood Connections Groups invite everyone to engage in fun, social activities with saints who live nearby, such as sharing a cup of coffee on a porch, taking a cooking class over Zoom, or going for a walk or hike together.
All participants will receive a free "Love Lives Here" yard sign!
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Sustain What Matters Most to You
Consider making a planned gift to All Saints’ today. Planned gifts—made from your estate plans—assure a strong church for the future. Over 200 members of All Saints’ have joined the Cornerstone Society by declaring they have included the church in their will or named the church as a beneficiary of an insurance policy or IRA.
Where does the money go? Into the All Saints’ Endowment Fund where a portion of the annual earnings pay for many of the church’s community ministries and special worship and music programs.
Questions? Please contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship and Development, [email protected].
Giving is what sustains All Saints’ wonderful work in the world.
Haven’t made your 2021 pledge yet? There is still time!
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Now Accepting Vestry Nominations
Join this lovely group of saints for once-a-month meetings!
We're currently accepting nominations for six new members to serve a three-year term on the vestry.
The vestry is responsible for the business affairs of the church, representing our community in every area of decision-making. Please submit your nominations online or email them to Pat Kiley.
If you have questions or would like to submit a nomination via email, please email Pat Kiley at [email protected].
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Easter Flower Donations
Please make a donation by March 24
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On Easter Sunday we honor or remember or give thanks for someone or a blessing in our lives by donating flowers to adorn our worship spaces as we celebrate our risen Lord.
Donations can be of any amount and your dedication will be printed in our Easter Sunday bulletin.
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On Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., our clergy offer a short piece of theologically informed social commentary on Facebook Live.
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5 Lenten Questions Video Series with Bishop Wright |
Join Bishop Wright in a 5-part video series to help guide us during this season of sacrifice and self-examination. Reflection guides for small group Bible study are available to go along with each video.
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Staying Resilient During Job Uncertainty |
A job search during COVID-19 can be a complicated puzzle to assemble. Chris Mathes, self-proclaimed family business survivor, has offered to help parishioners discern what this process toward employment looks like.
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Donate Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings |
We welcome your support of our Flower Guild, whose work is offered to the glory of God. We invite your gifts in loving memory of those who have died, and in celebration of God's blessings in your life. The suggested donation is $150 and multiple flower memorials may be printed in our Sunday bulletins to accommodate our parishioners’ generosity.
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An Amazing Story from Refugee Ministries: |
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A couple of weeks ago, a family of ten that is very involved with Refugee Ministries lost everything in an apartment fire.
While Refugee Ministries was working to help the family replace their furniture and lost items, the manager of the apartment complex reached out to ask for assistance for other families in the complex who had lost their apartments to fire.
Thanks to the generosity of donations from All Saints' parishioners, Refugee Ministries was able to provide new beds, bedding, kitchen supplies, towels, furniture, adult clothing, children’s clothing from Threads, laptop computers, backpacks, and school supplies to six families.
This support would not have been possible without the amazing work of members of Covenant Community who worked with Refugee Ministries to obtain and move furniture and supplies.
We’re also grateful for collaboration with the Welcome Co-op, an organization that provides furniture to refugee agencies for incoming families and Fully Furnished Ministries, an interdenominational ministry in Norcross that also provides furniture to families in need.
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