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Adult Formation Session 3 Begins this Sunday
Welcome to the Lenten session of Adult Formation, as we journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem and the cross. Learn more >>
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Dear saints,
This week I’ve been attending online the annual CEEP network conference, a conference we are slated to host next year. CEEP is a network of variously resourced congregations that imagines the future of the church often in conversation with voices beyond the church’s usual world. While we have heard this week from ecclesiastical leaders including Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, we have also heard from Henry Timms, CEO and President of the Lincoln Center, and Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation. The question I hear being raised as we imagine our own futures—whether that be our individual futures or the future of All Saints’—is the one that asks: who is it that we are talking to? If your experience is like my own, one new conversation partner tends to lead to another, and in that is the gift of widening the circle of people who discern what God is up to in our lives and the possibilities before us that take more than just our own pair of eyes to see. As the coming of spring inclines us to look for signs of new life, I pray that we may also receive the gift of other’s eyes on our journey ahead.
Peace,
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Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Children's Church
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship Service
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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 |
Join us on Sunday for 6th & 7th Grade Formation, Youth Confirmation Class, and High School Small Group.
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Join us on March 14 for our next Virtual Brunch and Bible and on March 18 for Saints Untapped: March Madness Game Night.
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Adult Formation Session 3 Begins |
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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 1: Mirrors of Hope: Psalms of Lament in a Hurting World with Dr. Robert Phillips
The first class in this three-part series about Lament provides healing from personal brokenness, especially during this time of COVID-19, using the Lament Psalm structure as a sacred vehicle to complain to God in faith. We will learn about the specific components of the Lament Psalm and will be guided through exercises that apply our understanding to develop our own personal Lament Psalms.
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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.
Artists Ren Dillard (March 7) and Shanequa Gay (March 14) will lead these sessions.
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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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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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Women's Lenten Retreat
Saturday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., on Zoom
The Rev. Callie Swanlund will nourish our souls and as we reflect on this pandemic and other wilderness times—including periods of discernment, grief, and uncertainty—and give us tools for utilizing those lanterns God has already given us: our core values. Participants will have an opportunity to find grounding in a chaotic world, connect with one another, and examine concrete ways our values can illuminate our path in seasons of crisis and chaos.
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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, 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).
He 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. Bob is 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: March 22, 29, and April 5
In the spirit of the 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:
- Debra Daugherty, Health Communication Specialist at the CDC
- Karen Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor of Georgia Trend Magazine
- Amanda Brown Olmstead, President of A. Brown Olmstead Associates
- Shawn McIntosh, Editorial Director of the AJC
- Belinda Skelton, Cox Media Group, Talk Show Host
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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“I continue my financial commitment to All Saints’ because this community digs deep and does not shy away from wrestling with the angels. From communal spirit, racial equity and healing, the arts, to being a better neighbor, All Saints’ bolsters both my inner and outer life.”
- Virginia Schenck
Thank you so much for giving to All Saints'
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Now Accepting Vestry Nominations |
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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[VIDEO] Faith in the City: Equity and Education with Dr. Beverly Tatum |
In case you missed it: watch the recording of last Sunday's Faith in the City conversation with Dr. Beverly Tatum.
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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 will be available to go along with each video.
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A Service of Recovery and Healing |
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.
Next meeting: Sunday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m.
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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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Young Adult Leaders
Special thanks to Michael Asmussen, Justin Averette, Mark Kolojejchick-Kotch, Piper Shifflett, Emma Siegfried, and Megan Wyman for their leadership in our young adult programming! (Note: photo from pre-pandemic times.)
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All Saints' Connects Small Groups Leaders
Thank you to all who have been involved content creation, adaptation, and facilitation efforts for our Winter/Spring 2021 All Saints’ Connects Small Groups!
Brian Barefield, Todd Bouldin, Kathy Bowman, Greg Cole, Jim Conrad, Linda Gabbard, Lillian Giornelli, John Gordon, Steve Heckler, Keith Hollingsworth, Lillian Huber, Liza Johnston, Dan Pennywell, Marietta Petters, Jilli Robertson, Katie Roll, David Smith, Lynda Smith, Sherry Collins Terlemezian, Paul Terlemezian, Paul Tunnell, Ryan Washington, and Michael Waterson.
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Neighborhood Connections Groups Coordinators
Thank you to our Neighborhood Connections Groups coordinators: Beth Chaplin, Paige Martin, Mary Jo Walker, Beth Frilingos, Wendy Little, Anne Henn, Katie Furlough, Sherry and Paul Terlemezian.
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