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July 31, 2020
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In This Issue...
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A Note From the Rector
Dear saints,
T
his week I enjoyed a rich conversation with Diana Butler Bass, our preacher/teacher on Homecoming Sunday, August 16. An hour sped by as we roamed here and there in our dialogue about a theme she had raised up in her now prescient work, Christianity After Religion, a book I highly recommend if you would like to read it ahead of her time with us. The theme we kept on coming back to was that Christians are called to 'rehearse the Kingdom of God' here on earth - to learn to read the script of our faith anew, to practice that faith on life's stage, and to find joy and partnership as we do. As such, Christianity is to be seen as an enacted and embodied faith, one where we put our life forward for others to see - rather than our power or our politics - as the expression of what it means to follow our Lord. Put another way, in what she calls the 'great global awakening', followers of Jesus are to be inclined to live lives that get into 'good trouble' for Christ, in the words of that great servant of Georgia, John Lewis, whom we laid to rest this week.
Getting into good trouble for Christ. Now that is a phrase I could live by. How about you?
Peace,
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Morning Prayer
Sundays, 10:00 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
We are now offering Morning Prayer as our Sunday morning liturgy. This Sunday may seem a bit quiet; our music team is taking a break until next Sunday, and will return on Sunday, August 9.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Sundays, 9:00 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. Jesus on the From Page also has a Facebook group (click here to join). Please click here to sign up for this group, which is led by Ethel Ware Carter.
All Saints': Let Your Light Shine
Order an Angel Lantern Kit by Sunday
We are looking forward to the start of the new program year on Homecoming Sunday, August 16! As part of the celebration, join our community in making angel lanterns at home for a parade-in-place. Please
click here to order your angel lantern kit for $20. The deadline is Sunday, August 2.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
VIDEO: Learn How to Create the Angel Lantern
Atlanta based lantern parade artist, Chantelle Rytter, talks about lantern parades, designing the angel lanterns in a pandemic, and demonstrates how to put the angel lanterns together. Click here to watch the video. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Noonday Prayer Takes a Summer Break
Our mid-day service of Noonday Prayer is taking a summer break and will return on Monday, August 17.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Compline Prayers
Thursdays, 8:00-8:30 p.m., on Zoom
Everyone is welcome to join our young adults for communal prayers using the service of Compline from the Book of Common Prayer (there is a free online version available at bcponline.org).
Please click here to sign up for this group, which is led by Justin Averette.
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Giving
Even though we cannot be together in person, let us stand together as a church and continue to give of our financial resources as we are able.
Thank you for your trust and confidence in the financial leadership of this parish. For information on ways to send in your gift to All Saints' go to allsaintsatlanta.org/giving.
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Adult Formation
Preacher-Teacher for Homecoming Sunday:
Diana Butler Bass
Sunday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. online worship service and
11:00 a.m. online formation hour
We are thrilled to welcome Diana Butler Bass as our preacher-teacher on Homecoming Sunday. Diana is an award-winning author and internationally known preacher and thought leader on issues of spirituality, religion, culture, and politics. Diana is the author of ten books, the most recent being
Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks in which she offers suggestions for reclaiming gratitude that can lead to greater connection with God, our loved ones, our world, and even our souls. We look forward to her keen observations on Christian leadership in a pivotal time.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Coming Soon: Sacred Ground Small Groups
The Episcopal Church has declared a church-wide initiative of racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. Called "Becoming Beloved Community," the initiative includes a 10-session curriculum entitled "Sacred Ground: A Film-Based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith." The Sacred Ground curriculum consists of videos, assorted writings, discussion, and two core books,
Jesus and the Disinherited
by Howard Thurman and
Waking Up White
by Debby Irving. The MICAH Project (TMP) plans to initiate Sacred Ground dialogue circles composed of parishioners committed to approximately six months of learning, listening, and engaging one another in a brave space to talk about race and faith. To learn more about Sacred Ground, click here
. In order to gauge interest in these small-group dialogue circles (no firm commitment needed yet), we ask that you add your name to the list by emailing us at
sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org.
If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org or any of The MICAH Project Steering Committee members.
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Young Adults
Formation Series: Jesus as a Radical Revolutionary
Thursday, August 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join us for a lively discussion on racial and social justice, leveraging Ibram X. Kendi's book,
How to be An Antiracist. Excerpts to springboard our conversation will be available for those who may not have the book. Kendi's text will kick off our Young Adult fall formation series, held on the first Thursday of each month, exploring topics of revolution, dissent, disruption, and change in society and the church. The discussion begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by Compline prayers at 8:00 p.m.
Please
click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and and Justin Averette will send you the meeting link and password.
Thursday, August 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Join our young adults for our August Saints Untapped gathering on Zoom. We'll have our inaugural "Saints Take On Atlanta" trivia challenge, complete with prizes. Whether you come for the fellowship and fun or find yourself gunning for the coveted gift cards to local eateries, we look forward to playing with you! Download the free app "Kahoot" to participate in trivia.
Please click here to sign up for this gathering, which is led by Michael Asmussen.
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Children's
Ministries
Vacation Bible School Online
Sundays, August 9, 16, and 23, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
REGISTER BY AUGUST 5
VBS is coming to you this year! For three Sundays in August, all kids are invited to enjoy the Backyard BOLT Towards Faith In Jesus curriculum which includes Bible stories, games, crafts and great music, all in your own home. BOLT will help kids understand what it means to "Listen to", "Focus on", and "Follow Jesus." Activities can be done at your own pace throughout the week or all on Sunday!
Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Kimmell (along with other surprise guests) will ZOOM to your home each Sunday morning with a "Hello there," and a recap/roses/thorns/buds to hear what your kids learned and how much fun they had with their friends.
All videos, music, craft supplies, and t-shirts will be provided. We will purchase t-shirts and supplies based on the number of registrants, and a nominal fee will charged.
Blessing of the Backpacks and Bags
Sunday, August 9, during 10:00 a.m. worship, on Facebook and Vimeo
Register by Wednesday, August 5
Grab your backpacks, briefcases, diaper bags, computer cases, bike bags, lunch bags, or whatever bags go with you into your day, and have them blessed during Morning Prayer on Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. Your "daily tools" will be blessed as a reminder that whatever we do online or in person, at your school, daycare, job or passion, we do with God's blessing and presence in our comings and goings each day. We are Blessed to be a Blessing in this world to all that we greet and meet! Remember to let the light of Christ shine through you each day.
Backpack tags will be available:
* As laminated tags included in VBS packages
* As laminated tags to pick up at church (drive through) on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. if you are not participating in VBS
* As a downloadable tag to print and laminate or cover yourself. Please email Kathy Roberts for the link.
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Music
First Wednesday Children's Choir Rehearsals
Wednesday, September 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Zoom
Meet us in our Virtual Zoom Room for choir this fall! It will be different, but with great possibilities! Each month the choirs will learn stories and songs about Bible characters (mini-musicals) and learn a hymn, a psalm and a prayer, and as always, learn musical concepts and how to express our faith through music. We plan to record anthems for worship and stay connected with our church friends. Meeting times each Wednesday are:
* Cherub (PreK-K) at 4:00 p.m.
*Primary (grades 1 and 2) at 4:30 p.m.
*Junior (grades 3-6) at 5:15 p.m.
First Youth Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, September 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Zoom
There's no getting around it... Youth Choir will be different this fall, but together we can create great music and make a difference! We will meet online through Zoom rehearsals. There are plans for us to learn and record virtual anthems for worship and for SNL with small ensembles and the whole choir, even handbells. Let's welcome our new 7th graders and give our seniors a great last year. Bring a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to be present for each other.
You must register your singer online by August 31, click here to register. For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
The Hymn Project
During this time of social distancing, we've been posting "Hymns from Home" videos on our Facebook and Vimeo pages with hymns from the requests we receive through The Hymn Project.
to learn more about this project, to view the videos we've posted so far, and to offer your own hymn requests!
We're currently taking a break for the summer and we'll be back on Tuesday, August 18.
VIDEO: Virtual Concert for Respite Care Atlanta
Our Director of Music, Dr. Kirk M. Rich, put together this beautiful online concert for our friends at
Respite Care Atlanta, with contributions from many familiar faces and talented musicians,
including:
Greer Lyle (soprano),
Caroline Smith-Wendt (soprano),
Erin Cassel Idnani (cello),
Bryce Zimmerman (countertenor),
Cain-Oscar Bergeron (traverso), and
John Tibbetts II (baritone). Click here to watch the video. For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
All Saints' Cares
We invite you to join us in showing the city of Atlanta that All Saints' Cares for those around us. There are many opportunities to serve, to support, and to grow in friendship with neighbors near and far. Click here to learn more. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
(on Zoom)
Mondays, August 3, 10, 17, and 24
There is still a way to help with the Monday dinners for Covenant Community while quarantine restrictions are still in effect. Although it will be a while before visitors will be allowed to join the men to break bread, the following protocol has been suggested by CCI's Executive Director, Johnathan Davis. For the foreseeable future, dinner will need to be dropped off at the front door on Spring Street. After dinner, the men would very much like to do a Zoom meeting with the parishioner so that everyone could get together online. Please click here to inquire about providing a meal and Barbara Blender will be in touch to help coordinate.
An Update from Midtown Assistance Center
Midtown Assistance Center continues to offer remote support for people in need. Over the past few months, MAC has provided over 200 households with rent and utility assistance, over 300 households with grocery gift cards or deliveries, and over 60 people with MARTA cards. Donations are welcome to continue to support those in crisis during COVID-19. Thank you to everyone who has been so generous already!
To learn more and donate, please visit
midtownassistancectr.org
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General
Thank you for all the candidates offered in this year's vestry nominations. Our slate of six candidates has been selected. This year the parish will vote on the slate by proxy in advance of the August 30th service. Please watch your mailbox and inbox for your ballot in the coming week.
Get the Most Up-to-Date Information
Please continue to monitor our website for the latest news about upcoming virtual events, online worship services, and the answers to frequently asked questions regarding our policies and protocols during this time of temporary closure:
allsaintsatlanta.org/covid-19.
Need help using Zoom or other technology to connect with us online?
Beware of Email Phishing Scams
Please continue to beware of email scams by people who impersonate clergy or members of our community and ask for a "favor" and then ask for money or gift cards. Click here to learn more.
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