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Palm Sunday
Journey with Jesus as he is welcomed in triumph upon entering Jerusalem and then utterly rejected and crucified at Golgotha outside the gates of the city.
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Faith in the City
Join special guest Bob Lupton for a discussion about gentrification and neighborhood-based community development.
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Rain Plan for Outdoor Worship on Palm Sunday:
The weather forecast for Sunday is looking a little iffy, but we are hopeful we'll still be able to gather outside.
Our plan is to host the outdoor services rain or shine, so make sure to dress accordingly and bring an umbrella. If the weather is really bad (thunder/ lightning/ heavy rain), then we will cancel and notify all registered attendees by email early on Sunday morning.
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Dear saints,
What a delight it is to be able to welcome you all to worship once more on the block, starting this Palm Sunday. You’ll see details below of a full slate of Holy Week services in-person and online. I think our most recent count among the clergy is 20 services from this weekend to next, and each of us is just thrilled to be back in-person with you again. At the beginning of Holy Week we will have our speaker series, which this year features three parishioners, each of whom will speak about the work of organizations that seek to lift up the lives of others from right here in Atlanta to across the world. Please do join us online starting Monday at noon, and consider making an Easter gift to one of the organizations we are highlighting. We are blessed with so much, and I feel particularly blessed this week to be able to see the saints on the block once again.
Peace,
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It's not too late to register for in-person, outdoor services from Palm Sunday (March 28) through Easter Sunday (April 4). Registration is required and public health and safety remains a priority.
For those who are not ready or are unable to gather with us in-person, we invite you to gather with us online. Learn more:
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Weekday Noonday Prayer will take a two-week break, returning on Monday, April 12. You are warmly invited to join us for the Holy Week Speaker Series on Monday, March 29, Tuesday, March 30, and Wednesday, March 31 from 12:00-12:45 p.m.
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Children's Church and Children's Formation classes take a break this Sunday, March 28 and next Sunday, April 4. We'll be back on April 11!
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Middle and High Schoolers |
On Palm Sunday, Comer Yates and Hank Harris will lead a special Holy Week lesson for 6th & 7th graders!
Youth Confirmation Class, and High School Small Group take a break this Sunday, March 28 and next Sunday, April 4. We'll be back on April 11!
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Save the date for Virtual Brunch and Bible on Sunday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m.
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Holy Week Speaker Series: Christ for the World We Sing
Monday, March 29 through Wednesday, March 31, 12:00-12:45 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.
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Monday, March 29: The Economic Impact and the Kitchen Table with Kyle Waide, CEO Atlanta Food Bank
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Tuesday, March 30: A World Wide Need and Response with Mike Carscaddon, Episcopal Relief and Development
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Wednesday, March 31: Two Pandemics: COVID and Mental Health with Brooke Weinmann, Skyland Trail
Tune in during lunchtime, from 12:00-12:45 p.m. ET, to watch these conversations live on our website and Facebook page.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 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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The Journey with the Rev. Karen Evans
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
The Journey is a Bible study exploring the biblical journeys and what they have to say about our own. We'll take a break next Wednesday, March 31 for Holy Week and resume on Wednesday, April 7.
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A Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday, April 11, 4:30 p.m., on Zoom
Led by the Reverend Bob Book, 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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On Reflection
Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30 p.m. on Facebook
Join our clergy for a short piece of theologically informed social commentary. We'll think about God and the world, and what it is like to live faithfully in it. We'll take a two-week break, returning Wednesday, April 14.
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Service and Social Justice |
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Earth Day Service Project
Planting and Tending Seeds of Love in Peoplestown
Join us as for this two part experience as we team up with Atlanta neighbors in Peoplestown for a collaborative project planting seeds of love, friendship, and verdant possibilities in celebration of Earth Day.
PART ONE: Thursday, April 22, from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Young Adults will host a community-wide conversation with Greg Cole, Executive Director of Emmaus House, and the Revs. Sarah Stewart and Andy Barnett as we engage God’s call to care for creation and explore pathways for pursuing the justice and equity that leads to flourishing.
PART TWO: Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Emmaus House
Saints of all ages are invited to join our friends in Peoplestown at Emmaus House as we roll up our sleeves to implement a community garden initiative. Tools and project materials will be provided, along with a take-away box meal to celebrate the seeds of promise encapsulated in this Earth Day 2021 project.
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UPDATE: All Saints’ Legacy and Justice Pilgrimage Has Been Rescheduled for 2022
Due to the pandemic, the All Saints' pilgrimage committee has postponed our Legacy and Justice Pilgrimage to Selma and Montgomery for another year.
We will NOT be going to Alabama this June, but please MARK YOUR CALENDARS for June 2-5, 2022!
We now have over a year to prepare for this pilgrimage, and the pilgrimage committee will be in touch with the whole congregation with more announcements and things we can do in the meantime.
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Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: April 26, May 3, and May 17
As we get closer to Easter, please think about signing 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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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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Walk the New Canvas Labyrinth
Sundays, April 11, 18, and 25, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Give me a candle of the Spirit, O God, as I go down into the depth of my own being.
Outdoor labyrinth walks will begin again at All Saints' in April, using our newly commissioned canvas labyrinth. The beautiful hand-painted labyrinth is designed with wide foot paths and seven circuits spiraling toward the center; the pattern echoes the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral near Paris. A different musician will play each week to enhance the meditative walking experience.
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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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Connecting the Dots with Natosha
Wednesday, April 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom
Join us for this monthly series on Wednesday evenings to explore the intersection of our work and our faith with the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice.
This month, we’ll speak with saints who are business owners and entrepreneurs.
Panelists include:
- Wade F. McKenzie, Founding Partner of Phytest Innovative Healthcare Solutions
- Neal Idnani, CEO of NaanStop
- Booth Jewett, Owner/Operator of Just Plant the Seed
- Lanier Quantz, Founder and CEO of Lanier Daily Money Matters
- Bill Sullivan, Co-Owner of Sullivan Fine Rugs
Questions are welcome. Unmute and join us on Zoom!
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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 receive a free "Love Lives Here" yard sign!
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Planned Giving 1-2-3
Making a planned gift to All Saints’ is beneficial to you, beneficial to All Saints’ AND it is very EASY! Click here to see the one-minute video from Bert Clark, Chair of All Saints’ Planned Giving Committee
Imagine a virtual offering plate coming to your pew!
Make a gift now to the work of All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
Thank you for helping this parish serve others.
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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.
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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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Last week, the Sunday Callers ministry and volunteers delivered these beautiful flowers to saints at home. We’re so grateful to Ellen Porter and Ann Stuart Pearce for leading this effort and for everyone who volunteered to help. |
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Thank you to Lee Walter, Cathy DeLaney, Anne Wilson, Don Runnion, and Elizabeth Nadal for stamping and stuffing our Planned Giving mailing in March. |
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