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Coming Home: A Reflection by Louisa Merchant
Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, offers a moving reflection on the power of showing up based on recent personal experiences.
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Quick Review of Safety Protocols
We're excited to be back in our church buildings on Sunday! Safety remains our top priority — watch this brief review of our protocols.
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Dear saints,
Several years ago we had to move out of the rectory of the church I served because the home needed some remediation for mold. Because it was caused by a leak, the insurance company paid for us to stay in a beach-front property and a couple of resort hotels in town. We called it our "mold-cation." It was fun for a while, the novelty of it all and so on, but we were ready to move back in when it was all over. Well, my friends, it is not all over quite yet, but we are indeed ready to move back into our beloved church buildings this Sunday after a "stay-cation" of our own. Fourteen and a half months later, it’s time to head on back to the block, push through those church doors and settle back in. It will be a little different than how it used to be, at least for a while longer, but it will be a homecoming all the same. And for those of you who have joined All Saints’ during the months of this pandemic, it is a delight to be able to share this special place with you for the first time. Welcome home.
Peace,
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Worship Schedule
Week of May 30, 2021
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Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Outdoor Worship Service*
9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Indoor Worship Services*
9:00 a.m.
Online Worship Service
*Registration is required for in-person worship services.
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Reminders:
Registration for in-person worship services opens on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
The 9:00 a.m. service in the church will be livestreamed to our website and Facebook page.
Please follow our COVID-19 protocols while on campus. Learn more >>
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Children's programming is on summer break! Stay tuned for details about upcoming summer gatherings and Vacation Bible School in August.
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Youth programming is on summer break! Stay tuned for details about upcoming summer gatherings.
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Jesus on the Front Page
(*NEW TIME*)
Sundays, 10:00-10:55 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.
Please note: This group now meets at 10:00 a.m. (instead of 9:00 a.m.).
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The Journey with the Rev. Karen Evans
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 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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Much of our formation programming for adults takes a break for the summer. Don't forget to visit our website to view recordings from this year's classes. Thanks to everyone who led classes and participated in the past year of online formation! |
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Walk the Labyrinth
Sunday, June 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
The labyrinth walk is guided by a trained facilitator and accompanied by live music to enhance the meditative walking experience.
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All Saints' Al Fresco: Atlanta Celli
Wednesday, June 9 from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in Kennedy Courtyard
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Join us for a free lunchtime concert featuring Atlanta Celli. This group of four classically-trained cellists enjoys performing the intricacies of classical music but is just as likely to be found playing rock and pop songs as well as their own original works.
Expect fun mashups from Adele to Beethoven to Ozzy Osborne and more! Families and kids of all ages welcome.
Bring your own lunch or enjoy pre-prepared lunch from NaanStop available for $10 at the entrance to the courtyard (with a vegetarian option).
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Conversations and Compline
Sunday, June 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard and the chapel
Come for conversation, stay for Compline. Saints 18 years and older will gather together, on the fourth Sunday of the month, as we 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 will conclude with music and prayer to send us into the week refreshed and encouraged by connections God is revealing among us.
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Service and Social Justice |
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Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: May 31, June 7, and June 21
To celebrate the season of Pentecost, we invite you to sign up to help with Monday dinners for the men of Covenant Community. Please contact Barbara Blender to help coordinate.
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"As a form of ministry, fundraising is as spiritual as giving a sermon, entering a time of prayer, visiting the sick, or feeding the hungry." —Henri Nouwen
Please remember to pay your pledge and make a gift to All Saints’ today.
As we resume our worship indoors this Sunday, remember to put cash and checks in the giving baskets in the narthex. You can can also text-to-give by texting "allsaintsatlanta" to 73256.
Thank you!
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Church Office Closed on Monday, May 31
The church office will be closed on Memorial Day. 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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A Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday, June 13 at 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
Led by the Reverend Bob Book, our Service of Recovery and Healing meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. ET. 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. Please register online for these Zoom meetings and Ellen Porter will send you the meeting link and password.
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Church Directory and Giving Update
Over the next several weeks, we will be upgrading our online giving, directory, and event registration hub to a new platform called Realm.
The new system will enable a greater level of engagement and connection through user-friendly access to all things All Saints', including a new mobile phone app, enhanced control over your personal profile, and the ability to find and message other members in just a few clicks.
This upgrade will not disrupt your recurring contributions. Stay tuned for more info, including how to set up your new username and password.
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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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Youth Week at Kanuga
Kanuga Youth Week for youth in rising grades 7 to college freshmen will be held in-person at Kanuga! Youth Week empowers young people to connect with Christ and each other.
“I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” —Isaiah 46:4
If you have questions or want to inquire about scholarships, please contact the Rev. Zack Nyein at [email protected].
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A huge thank you to Hank Harris and Comer Yates. These two stalwart formation teachers have lead another fantastic class for our 6th and 7th graders. Overcoming all technological obstacles, they fostered a feeling of community and togetherness that I wouldn’t have thought was possible through a screen. These two fellas perfectly blend together biblical literacy and open discussion, sagacity and humor, wisdom and wisecracks, all within an hour on Zoom. So next time you see them, let them know how much they’re appreciated.
—Joel Smith
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Thanks to all those who have served as Youth Confirmation mentors for the 2021 class: Stephen Causby, Daniel Dadzie, Caroline Echols, Michael Gragnani, Hank Harris, Karla Kosar, Dot Miller, Norris Nelson, Holly Painter, Kathy Roberts, Anne Sterchi, Barckley Toole, John Wilkes, Comer Yates.
—Zack Nyein
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Thank you to all who gracefully assisted with our inaugural Ascension Day Vespers Prayer Service, especially Erin Idnani, Katie Tynes Watford, and Virginia Schenck!
—Sarah Stewart
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A special thank you to Lady Barbara Pinson for her artful facilitation of our young adults who were delighted by our recent painting party in Piedmont Park!
—Sarah Stewart
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Thank you to Dori Wofford, Cody Galyon, Ryan Furlough, Ryan Koter, and Frank Timmerman for your gracious contributions to making our very first "Conversations and Compline" so very enjoyable and engaging!
—Sarah Stewart
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Thank you to all who contributed to making our young adult programming so meaningful this pandemic program year, especially Michael Asmussen, Justin Averette, Greg Cole, Mark Kolojejchick-Kotch, Jessalyn Rogers, Lynda Smith, and Megan Wyman!
—Sarah Stewart
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