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Adult Formation: Fall 2021 Session 1 Continues
We have an extraordinary collection of classes, as we invite the Holy Spirit’s transformation in our lives, deepening our Christian faith for the sake of the world. Join us between services for one of the following offerings:
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Dear saints,
At a staff meeting this week, Louisa Merchant, our Director of Refugee Ministries, let the rest of the staff know that she currently has a record number of volunteers engaged in ministry among the communities in Clarkston. So much about that struck me as remarkable: that we are in the middle of a pandemic that elsewhere is keeping people away from engaging with others not drawing them in; that so many in the refugee communities around us are in great need of love and support; and that this flood of volunteers is All Saints’ through and through. As much as we love to learn, and think, and share a strong opinion with one another now and again, we are a church that leads from the heart. We have spent three decades in Clarkston because our hearts have been moved to act. The same heart-led story can be told about so much of what we do. Even the beauty of our church building is a beauty of warmth and closeness. Wood, vibrant stained-glass color, and years of laughter, joy and life together packed into that crowded sanctuary on West Peachtree and North Avenue. This is a place and a people where your heart can be warmed and spirited to action too. What more do we need to be the church God calls us to be.
Thanks be to God for the gift of one another.
Peace,
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Worship Schedule
Week of September 19, 2021
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Worship Services in the Chapel
Masks are required.
9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services in the Church
Masks are required.
9:00 a.m.
Worship Service in Ellis Hall
Masks are required and so is maintaining a distance of three feet between pods.
11:15 a.m.
Livestreamed Worship Service
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Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m.
Noonday Prayer in the Church
Masks are required.
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Note: Registration is NOT required for in-person services.
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Next Sunday: Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. worship service, Kennedy Courtyard
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Join as we celebrate Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. Bring your animals (furry, feathered, stuffed or otherwise) for an outdoor worship service that includes blessing of the animals and communion. This is a great opportunity to invite new friends, neighbors and family members to a fun worship service with our community.
Note: This worship service will replace the 9:00 a.m. worship service in Ellis Hall and the rain location will be Ellis Hall.
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Join us outside for Children's Church and Children's Formation!
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Middle and High Schoolers |
Join us Sunday morning for youth formation in The Attic!
There will also be an informational session at 7:00 p.m. ET on Zoom regarding the 2022 youth pilgrimage to Greece. All youth currently in grades 10 - 12 and their parents are invited to attend the meeting.
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Brunch and Bible
Sunday, September 19, 12:30-2:00 p.m., P307
Join young adults at All Saints' for a monthly brunch conversation on the Sunday Scriptures.
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St. Cecilia’s Young Women’s Group: Moms Bearing Coffee
Saturday, September 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Historic Fourth Ward Park
Calling all 20s and 30s moms! Bring your mug (or pitcher) of coffee and a blanket for one socially-distanced hour away from home. We will meet at stairs on the corner of Garden Park Dr. and Ralph McGill Blvd. Note: we will reschedule if it rains.
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Parables on Race and Racism with Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones
Sunday, September 19, 10:20-11:05 a.m., on Zoom
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, will use storytelling to discuss race and racism in the United States and their impact on health. During this class, she will share and unpack her original parables. The goal is that these stories empower people to take action to reduce racism and its impact on health.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in P305/306
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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St. Cecilia’s Young Women’s Group: Picnic in the Park
Saturday, September 25, 3:00-6:00 p.m., Historic Fourth Ward Park.
Calling all 20s and 30s women of the church to join us for a relaxed afternoon of food and fellowship! Bring a blanket, a snack, and a friend. Masks are welcome and food sharing is optional. We will meet in the field at the corner of Garden Park Dr. and Ralph McGill Blvd.
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Faith in the City: The Arts as Food for the Soul of the City
Sunday, September 26, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in Ellis Hall
Please join Patti Siegel, Executive Director of Arts ATL, Angelica Hairston, Founder of Challenge the Stats, and parishioner Virginia Schenck, Vocal Artist as they explore the work of arts organizations and individuals in Atlanta to further racial equity and healing, and how the arts bring us together as a city and as human beings.
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La Femme Noire: A Courtyard Concert with Challenge the Stats
Wednesday, September 22, 12:15 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
La Femme Noire: The Celebrated Woman is an artistic celebration of African-American women and the contributions they have made to classical music as composers, poets, and performers. This event is co-presented by All Saints' and Challenge the Stats (CTS). CTS exists to empower BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) musicians by creating communities devoted to equity in the classical performing arts. They seek to equip audiences and artists with the tools needed to advocate for justice both inside and outside of the concert hall.
Jayme Alilaw’s lush and vibrant soprano voice, working collaboratively with B.E. Boykin’s artistry at the piano will be highlighted by poetry and neatly woven together through the narration of Marsha Wilson and guest poet Theresa tha Songbird. This lunchtime concert tells the story of Black Girl Magic personified!
Tickets are available online or at the door. The cost is $15 for general admission; no cost for students, children, and teens.
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Saints in the Light: Festival of Sacred Song
Sunday, October 3, 5:30 p.m., in the church
Come sing with us as we pull out all the stops! Enjoy hymns and spiritual songs with Theodicy Jazz Collective and the All Saints’ Adult Choir, accompanied by Dr. Kirk M. Rich on the Kenan Memorial Organ. We'll share the joy of communal song, drawing on global sacred music, with a particular focus on Jazz. This festival service takes place in the All Saints' sanctuary, with a reflection offered by the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice. After the service, join us for dinner from NaanStop in Kennedy Courtyard for $12 per person.
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Service and Social Justice |
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Volunteer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Saturday, September 25, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Atlanta Community Food Bank, East Point, Georgia
Saints 18 years and older are invited to join our Saturday morning cadre as we help sort and package food donations at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. This perennially popular service opportunity has finally made a weekend comeback, for the first time since the pandemic! Let's turn out to support our neighbors in the city who live with food scarcity every day.
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Learn more about the All Saints' Giving Tree
Sunday, September 26, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in P201
Every December, All Saints’ sponsors five organizations for Christmas gifts, in addition to providing food cards to Refugee Ministries’ families. Please join us in learning more about how you support our giving during the holiday season. Additional dates: Sundays, October 24, and November 7. Please sign up online.
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Spiritual Practice and Self Care for Resettlement Volunteers
Sunday, September 26, 10:20-11:05 a.m., on Zoom
Refugee Ministries is grateful to Dr. Sue Beck in Colorado for offering us three opportunities to learn about self care for volunteers who work with former refugees. Dr. Beck is a retired deacon of the Episcopal Church who holds a PhD in Psychology and an MDiv and has years of experience helping individuals who work with trauma survivors, particularly those exposed to the tremendous losses and sufferings of others. Dr. Beck will guide us through spiritual practices that will help us to find solace for our fears in the Divine and find peace within ourselves that will help us to be even more effective companions on the journey for those who have suffered traumatic losses. Additional dates: Sundays, October 24 and November 7. Please sign up online to receive the Zoom link.
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Super Saturday Furniture Collection with Refugee Ministries
Help us collect furniture donations for incoming Afghan families on Saturday, October 9
We’ll be picking up furniture donations from homes within 15 mile radius of All Saints’. If you’re interested in donating items, please view what’s needed on our website.
We will also collect smaller household items (linens, utensils, etc.), which can be delivered to All Saints’ by October 16.
In addition to volunteers to lift and move furniture, we’re also inviting leadership volunteers to coordinate U-Haul truck rental, lunch, and logistics. Please visit our website to learn more and sign up.
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Donate Children's Clothing, Books, Socks, and Shoes to Threads
Threads is back!
We invite donations of new or gently used children’s clothing; a donation barrel is located in the upper level of the parking garage behind the security booth.
Current needs: children's books, short-sleeved shirts for boys and girls (sizes 5-14), new children's sneakers, new socks for boys and girls (size medium). Please remember: Threads does not accept used shoes, socks, or underwear.
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Serve as an Usher During the 11:15 a.m. Services on Sundays
The usher ministry invites volunteers to serve as friendly faces and provide a warm welcome to all who enter our church doors. Our ministry is one of hospitality and assistance to all worshipers, giving extra attention and help to visitors and those with special needs. As a team, ushers distribute bulletins, collect offerings, provide attendance counts and guide worshipers to communion. Each 11:15 usher team serves a month at a time, for four months during the year. If interested and have questions, please contact Charlie Rigby. We look forward to serving with you!
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Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Every Monday night for 30 years, parishioners have brought dinner for the men of Covenant Community. Please continue this amazing tradition. Meals can either be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off sometime during the day. Available dates are: October 18, 25 and November 1. Thank you so much.
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Conversations and Compline
Sunday, September 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Ellis Hall and the chapel
Come for conversation, stay for Compline. Saints 18 years and older gather together on the fourth Sunday of the month to pair up for some interactive, rotational conversations and fun. Whether you're eager to get reacquainted or seeking a fresh way to lean into a faith community, you are welcome to share in this experience. The evening concludes with music and prayer to send us into the week refreshed and encouraged by connections God is revealing among us.
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***3 MORE DAYS TO REGISTER***
Together Again! Sign Up for Our Annual Parish Weekend at Kanuga
Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3
Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina
After a year away, we’re thrilled to be able to gather together for a fun-filled weekend for saints of all ages in the beauty of God’s creation. We'll have the whole place to ourselves, so we can spread out and enjoy the many outdoor activities that Kanuga has to offer. The dining hall will have to-go boxes at every meal. Highlights will also include:
Outdoor concert with Theodicy Jazz Collective (Andy Barnett's band), scavenger hunt, ropes course, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, mountain biking, golf, pickleball, cottage gatherings outside under tents, hymn sing with Andy and Kirk, hiking, polar bear swim, outdoor worship services, labyrinth walks, fun run, kickball, youth adventure to the corn maze, and so much more!
The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 20!
Serve at Kanuga
Would you like to volunteer during our Annual Parish Weekend? We would love your help! As we look forward to our time together, the planning committee invites volunteers to serve both before and during this special weekend. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Center for Puppetry Arts Tour + The Ghastly Dreadfuls Seasonal Show
Friday, October 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Center for Puppetry Arts in Midtown
Join friends for a pre-show guided tour of Midtown's Center for Puppetry Arts led by parishioner Mary Brennan. We then will enjoy a safe viewing of "The Ghastly Dreadfuls: Back From the Grave and Back on Stage," a show by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines that celebrates Halloween with creepy stories, spooky songs, and devilish dances from around the world.
The deadline to sign up is September 30!
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Working with our Whole Selves: A Mental Fitness Workshop
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the Ross Room
Join peers and friends for a half-day workshop hosted by parishioner Linda Gabbard, executive consultant and professional coach, who will teach and equip participants with practical skills to navigate the pressures of daily life.
Using neuroscience based concepts and tools to build self-command muscles of mind and spirit, this interactive session will illuminate methods for sustaining calm and positivity in our relationships at home and at work as we recognize and lessen stress-causing “Saboteur” voices while strengthening our inner “Sage” potential.
Lunch is provided and will be served outside in Kennedy Courtyard. Please RSVP (especially with your dietary needs) online.
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"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” —2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Your gifts to All Saints' make a big difference in this vibrant parish serving the city.
The ushers are collecting offerings at each of the services. For the 9:00 a.m. service in Ellis Hall, please make a gift in the offering basket near the door. Thank you so much.
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Last Friday we emailed giving statements to all pledging households.
This is done through our new platform “Realm.”
The statements are easy to read.
Please don’t wait until December to look at these. Give early and give often as they say!
Thank you so much.
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Connect with us on Realm!
We recently launched Realm, our new platform for online giving, directory, and event registration. If you haven’t already, please sign up for an account to manage your personal information, control your giving, register for events, and keep in touch with the people and groups that matter to you.
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Upcoming Confirmation Services on November 7
We also look forward to offering the opportunity to be confirmed during special worship services on Sunday, November 7 at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
If you have attended the Adult Inquirer’s class and would like to be confirmed, please contact Pat Kiley at patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org or 404-267-4265.
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Please 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 bulletins to accommodate our parishioners’ generosity.
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Thank you to all of ministry leaders and to those who carried a banner during our Celebration of Ministries. Your dedication and commitment to this parish is powerful!
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Thank you to these persistent Pre-Canvass Phoning Team who are made of courageous stuff! They are:
David Barber Mary Wyche and Art Lesesne
Jon Constant Charlie Ogburn
Joe Cronk Francie Root
Tim Dodson John Smith
Anne Elzemeyer Holly Stevens
Charlie Henn Joseph Usher
Louisa Johnson
Lewis Jones
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