Holy Week & Easter Sunday |
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On Good Friday, we remember the day of the crucifixion of Jesus. The service will include communion from the Reserve Sacrament.
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On Holy Saturday, we will gather around a new Easter fire to see the light of Christ's resurrection piercing through the shadows of night.
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Finally, on Easter Sunday, we will joyfully celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and give thanks for signs of new life all around us.
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Dear saints,
Greetings to you this Good Friday as we enter into the fulcrum of our faith, from the sorrow of this day to the glorious new life of Easter Sunday. Looking for new life out of times of challenge and sorrow is very much the church’s modus operandi. What a gift the story of our faith is in these times we are living in. In it we have the opening to see ourselves, our hopes and fears spoken back to us by the God who is still making all things new. May the rich array of worship this parish is offering to saints near and far this weekend be a blessing for your own search for new life. For we are an Easter people, and nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God that calls us onward and promises to make us whole.
The warmest of blessings to you and your loved ones this Eastertide.
Peace,
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Children's Church and Children's Formation classes take a break this Sunday, April 4 for Easter Day. We'll be back on April 11!
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Middle and High Schoolers |
6th and 7th Grade Formation, Youth Confirmation Class, and High School Small Group take a break this Sunday, April 4 for Easter Sunday. 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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A New Session of Adult Formation Begins Sunday, April 11 |
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Science and Faith: An Exploration
Sundays, April 11, 18, 25 and May 9, 16, 23, 9:00-9:55 a.m. on Zoom
The relationship between science and Christian faith shapes public policy on matters ranging from writing high school science textbooks to interpreting arctic sea ice melt. Over five sessions, this course will explore what the confession of God as Creator tells us about the world and our place in it, and what implications this might have for how we receive and evaluate the claims of science.
Dr. Ian MacFarland, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Theology at Candler School of Theology, will lead this course, which is offered in partnership with the Candler Foundry.
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The MICAH Project: Race and the Environment
Sundays, April 11, 18, and 25, 9:00-9:55 a.m. on Zoom
Join The MICAH Project for an important series of conversations about race and the environment:
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April 11: Energy Insecurity and its Impact on Low Income Households in Atlanta Today with Mandy Mahoney
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April 18: Environmental Justice with Jason Carter
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April 25: Growing Food, People, and Community with K. Rashid Nuri
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All the World's A Stage: Examining Faith through the Plays of Shakespeare
Sundays, April 11, 18, and 25, 9:00-9:55 a.m. on Zoom
Shakespeare says, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." Join Bob Woodward and Lee Osorio as they use Shakespeare's writing to launch conversations about the roles we play and the stories we tell with our lives.
Each class will include performances of excerpts from Shakespeare's most famous plays, followed by discussions examining some of life's biggest questions including: What is the ideal relationship between church and state? Does free will exist? What is truth? And, What awaits us in the afterlife?
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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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Young Adults: Virtual Brunch and Bible
Sunday, April 11, 11:00 a.m., on Zoom
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Bring your own rendition on Easter brunch and 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 as we explore stories of the Risen Jesus in the texts of our lives and in the biblical witness.
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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.
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Jezebels Women's Reading Group
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m., on Zoom
Jezebels is a women’s reading group that has met continuously for 16 years. We read a variety of fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry, deeply exploring each selection over a period of weeks.
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Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Be still and know that I am God.
We learn about the centuries-old practice of this type of prayer, avail ourselves of readings for reflection and discussion, and set aside time to enter into holy silence in the discipline of centering prayer, offering another way to build communities of faith that bond us in mutual friendship and Christ's love. We will take a break this week, returning on Wednesday, April 14.
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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 break next week, returning on Wednesday, April 14.
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Young Adults Saints Untapped: Virtual Cooking Class
Thursday, April 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Months of skill-building in the kitchen may not have translated to #quarantinecuisine Instagram fame. But with friends you don't have to feel any Iron Chef pressure. Join us for some kitchen pro tips served up by saints in our community, sharing weekday recipes suited to the lives of busy young professionals.
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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
Here we are at 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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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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Novel Theology: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join Novel Theology for a discussion of The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates, a surrealist story set in the pre-Civil War South. Please sign up online, and Laura Trott will add you to the Novel Theology email list and send you the Zoom details for each meeting.
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Charlie and Anne Henn have just joined the Cornerstone Society
Hear them tell us how easy it was by clicking here.
Make a donation to All Saints this very minute. We are Easter people and can celebrate these gifts by serving others. Thank you so much!
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Due April 6: 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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Outdoor and Online Worship After Easter Sunday
Starting Sunday, April 11, we will offer three in-person, outdoor services on Sundays at 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
We plan to open registration for outdoor worship on Mondays for the following Sundays. For example, registration will open on Monday, April 5 for worship services on Sunday, April 11.
We will also broadcast our online service at 10:15 a.m. on our Facebook page and website.
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The Church Office Closed for the Week of April 5
The church office will be closed next week while we take a break after Holy Week and Easter Sunday. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call the church office and you will be directed to the clergy on call: 404-881-0835.
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Noonday Prayer Takes a Break
Noonday Prayer will take a break during the week of April 5 and will return on Monday, April 12.
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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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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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With heartfelt thanks for the leadership and presence of our Lenten Cycle All Saints' Connects Small Group Facilitators:
Todd Bouldin, Kathy Bowman, Greg Cole, Linda Gabbard, Lillian Giornelli, Lillian Huber, Dan Pennywell, Marietta Petters, Jilli Robertson, David Smith, Sherry Collins Terlemezian, Michael Waterson.
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Bryce Elliot Zimmerman, Lynda Smith, Jack Srinivasan, Barbara Hammond, Julie Koenig, Jerry Byrd, Ashley Thompson, Greer Lyle, Adelaide Hudson, Bud and Pat Brown, Ryan Giesen, Mary Akerman, Gretchen Chateau, Jocelyn Cassada and Brad Harder, Cain-Oscar Bergeron, Carmie McDonald, Lee Osorio, Caroline Stanford, Frank Timmerman, Ivy Moultrie, Justin Averette, Jessica Stinson, Whitney Grimes, Drew Gossett, Barbara Blender, Lisa and Joel Morris, Ryan Washington, Caitlin Terry, Cody Galyon, John Wyman, Laura Trott, Caroline Smith Wendt, Erin Cassel Idnani, Janet Todd, Edward Fernandez-Vila, Samantha Frishling, Paul Terlemezian, Missi McMorries and Wick Simmons, Jack Norton.
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Thanks to Maria Del Ceballos for working diligently with the painters in the Children's Ministries area. Also to Amy Gaynor and Kate Mabry, along with Maria in planning, designing, and ordering furniture for the 2nd Floor of Pritchett Center. |
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Thank you to this year's Holy Week Speaker Series guests: Kyle Waide, Mike Carscaddon, and Brooke Weinmann. In case you missed these meaningful conversations: view the recordings on our website >>
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Thanks to everyone who came to our outdoor worship services for Palm Sunday!
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