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Labor Day Weekend: Food for the City
Sunday, September 5, 12:30—3:30 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Join us as we prepare meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We'll meet in the Kennedy Courtyard for an outdoor cooking session and then head to Atlanta's five Free99fridge locations to clean and restock their fridges and pantries. Whether you can come help cook and box food at the church or want simply to load up your car to deliver food to one of these fridges in the city, we would love to see you there!
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Dear saints,
As we get back into the swing of things on the block and at the same time watch the news about the Delta variant, I wanted to share a few words this morning on our approach to the next several weeks. Fundamentally, we remain committed as we have been throughout this pandemic to keeping everyone safe, alongside our efforts to be the church we are called to be. This September and October, you can expect to be invited to a full calendar of events such as Celebration of Ministries Sunday in mid-September — which also marks the beginning of our children and youth formation programs — and our parish weekend at Kanuga at the beginning of October. Both for Kanuga and for activities on our own block, we are keeping to a standard set of precautions for everyone’s well-being: masks indoors; no masks outdoors, unless the activity involves singing; spacing if the gathering includes the under-12s; and food and drink served outdoors only. We will celebrate Kanuga this year, but it will be different, moving much of our activities that are traditionally indoors, outdoors. We will have Sunday school classes for all ages, some will be indoors, others outdoors, others still online. Put more simply: we will continue to gather the saints back together as a church that loves one another’s company, safely, flexibly, and in full recognition that we are not all at the same place in our readiness or ability to be an in-person church at this time. And should you remember nothing else from this week’s e-news message, remember this: we love you, we miss seeing you and we will make our way through this together.
Happy Labor Day weekend!
Peace,
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Worship Schedule
Week of September 5, 2021
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Sunday
8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:15 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Worship Services in the Church and Chapel
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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Tuesday and Thursday
12:05 p.m.
Noonday Prayer in the Church
Masks are required.
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Wednesday
12:05 p.m.
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Masks are required.
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Note: Registration is NOT required for in-person services.
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Welcome back, Little Saints! The nursery is open on Sundays during the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services (opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 12:30 p.m.).
We meet on the playground as long as weather is nice; we will move indoors if it gets too hot or if it rains. We have All Saints' youth helping out, and all caregivers are fully vaccinated and wear masks.
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Children's Church Takes a Break this Sunday
Children's Church will take a break this Sunday for the holiday weekend. Children are welcome to join our Little Saints in the nursery on the playground during the 9:00 a.m. worship service.
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Register for the 2021-22 Program Year!
Regular weekly programming resumes this fall, with formation classes (Sunday School) beginning on Sunday, September 12.
Please register online for the program year by September 6.
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Register for the 2021-22 Program Year!
Regular weekly programming resumes this fall, with formation classes (Sunday School) beginning on Sunday, September 12 in The Attic.
In addition, Youth Choir, Acolytes, Sunday Night Live, and mid-week programming all begin soon!
Please register online for the program year by September 6.
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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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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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Gun Violence in America: A Christian Response
Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6 and 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom
Offered in partnership with the Candler Foundry
Among Western nations, America is among the most religious and the most violent – two facts that are closely linked. This course offers an introduction to the history of Christianity and American gun culture, examining both the theology that has enabled the relationship to flourish, and theologies of dissent.
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Adult Formation: Fall 2021 Session 1 Begins September 12
Sundays, September 12 and 19, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Parish House
We have an extraordinary collection of classes coming your way, and we can’t wait to learn with you, as we invite the Holy Spirit’s transformation in our lives, deepening our Christian faith for the sake of the world.
During Session 1, join us for the following classes and groups:
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Parsing the Parables with Lee Osorio and Terry Johnson
Second and Fourth Monday of Each Month, September 13 through November 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Jesus used seemingly simple stories to illuminate the complex truths our faith asks us to hold. Join Lee Osorio and Terry Johnson as we reflect on how Jesus's wisdom and wit resonate in our lives today and the path they call us to walk. Each class will include a parable reading, historical context, a meditative time of reflection, and a brief group discussion.
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Novel Theology
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard and on Zoom
Novel Theology is back! September's novel is The Plague by Albert Camus, which tells the story from the point of view of a narrator of a plague sweeping the French Algerian city of Oran. Our facilitator will be Clark Lemons.
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Adult Inquirer’s Class
Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 23, and 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Zoom
The Adult Inquirer’s Class is a six-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’, led by our rector, Simon Mainwaring. Each session explores an aspect of the Christian faith and how that faith is lived out in our parish and in the world.
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The Journey with the Rev. Karen Evans
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
The Bible is full of journeys: short, long, searching, moving, fleeing and more. Things happen on these journeys: lives are changed, new directions are found; and through it all, "the feeling remains that God is on the journey, too” -Teresa of Avila. The Journey is a Bible study exploring the biblical journeys and what they have to say about our own.
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Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in P202
“Be still and know that I am God…” –Psalm 46:10
We learn about the centuries-old practice of contemplative prayer, discuss and reflect on readings, and enter into holy silence of centering prayer, offering us a way to build communities of faith that bond us in mutual friendship and Christ’s love. All are welcome, from novices to longtime practitioners.
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Education for Ministry (EfM)
Where are you in your “Faith Journey”? If your answer is “I’m not sure,” then EfM is waiting for you!
The Education for Ministry (EfM) program is a four-year program sponsored by the theology school at the University of the South (Sewanee). Not only do we cover the Bible and other church documents, but then we discuss how to use that knowledge to better your daily life.
All Saints’ has more than 400 EfM graduates, including the seven new grads this year! If you are interested in learning more about the program and possibly joining a group, please contact Steve Hines.
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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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Service and Social Justice |
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Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
In-Person Meals are Back!
Please consider bringing dinner to the men of Covenant Community on a Monday night. Meals can either be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off sometime during the day. Available dates are: September 6 and October 4 and 18. Thank you so much for sharing in this invaluable ministry.
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Learn About Refugee Resettlement
Sunday, September 12, 10:00—11:00 a.m., P201
Our Refugee Ministries program is excited to welcome a new family in the spring of 2022! Please join us in learning more about how you can participate in supporting this family as they begin their new life in the United States. Additional dates: Sundays, October 17 and November 14.
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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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Super Saturday Furniture Collection with Refugee Ministries
Saturday, October 9
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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Donate Vases to the Sunday Callers
The Sunday Callers invite donations of vases. The preferred size is 8-10 inches tall, with a pinched mouth. Clear glass is preferred over colored glass. Please no bud vases! If you are unable to drop them off at the church, please call Ellen Porter at 404-909-2408 to arrange a pick up.
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Celebration of Ministries Sunday
Sunday, September 12
A favorite All Saints' tradition! At the beginning of each program year, we honor and celebrate the many ministries that our community has to offer. On Sunday, September 12, enjoy the parade of ministries during our 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services. Between the services, join us as the red tents to find out how to get involved in one (or more!) of these wonderful groups.
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Newcomers' Tour
Sunday, September 12, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Are you new to All Saints’? We’d love to meet you! Join us for a tour of our campus, led by a member of the Welcome Team. You’ll get the lay of the land and have plenty of time to ask questions. We’ll begin our tour with donuts and coffee at the red tent in the courtyard. Please sign up on our website.
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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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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!
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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"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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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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Imagine Church Live Recording at All Saints’
Tuesday, September 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Join us in Kennedy Courtyard for the first ever live recording of Imagine Church, an experiment in online worship borne of the isolation, anxiety, pain and hope of the pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice, sponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta. The gathering will include uplifting gospel and inspirational music, prayers, a sermon delivered by Bishop Rob Wright, and communion. Registration is required.
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Upcoming Baptisms on October 10
We are looking forward to offering baptisms during our worship services again! We still have a few spaces available on Sunday, October 10 at the 11:15 a.m. service.
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Upcoming Confirmation Services
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.
(Please note: a new Adult Inquirer’s class begins on September 15 and meets weekly through October 20. Learn more >> )
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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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