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Faith in the City
On Sunday, May 2, we are excited to welcome John Hope Bryant for a discussion about race, equity, and economics. John Hope Bryant is founder and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. the largest not-for-profit provider of financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults.
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Dear saints,
This Sunday is the final of this program year’s Faith in the City series when Natosha Reid Rice and I will be joined by John Hope Bryant to talk about race, equity and economics.
Mr. Bryant is founder and chief executive of Operation HOPE, the largest not-for-profit provider of financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States. He is a remarkable leader both locally and nationally, and it is exciting to be able to end our series with him as our guest speaker.
Through the course of this year, the Faith in the City series has enabled us to be enriched by an incredible array of thought leaders in our midst — Robert Franklin, Sally Yates, Pearl Cleage, Camara Phyllis Jones, Beverly Tatum, Bob Lupton, and John Hope Bryant — drawing the connection between our faith and this city. We have explored major themes of our local and national life, including justice, health, education, neighborhood development, and the arts.
Personally, it has been a privilege to learn from these leaders and I pray that the intersection of your faith and life in this city will deepen as we continue to embark on this kind of formative learning together. All of our conversations are available on our website should you wish to see them.
With thanksgiving for your faith in this city,
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Worship Schedule
Week of May 2, 2021
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Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Children's Church Online
10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Worship Services Outdoors
10:15 a.m.
Worship Service Online
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m.
Noonday Prayer
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Join us on Sunday morning for Children's Church and Children's Formation classes.
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Middle and High Schoolers |
Reminder: All youth programming (6th and 7th Grade Formation, Youth Confirmation Class, and High School Small Group) will take a break this Sunday. We'll be back on May 9.
Save the Date for our next Middle School Courtyard Invasion on May 7!
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On Sunday, May 16, we will celebrate our graduating high school seniors! All seniors in the parish and their families are invited to participate in three ways:
- Submit a brief write-up and photo.
- Submit media and tributes for a slideshow during online worship; and
- Attend outdoor worship to receive a blessing at either the 10:15 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. service. (Note the service time change to accommodate the Annual Parish Meeting at 11:15 a.m.). Registration is required, and early registration is open to seniors, families, and guests.
Sunday, May 9 is the deadline to submit content and take advantage of early registration.
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Save the dates for our online gatherings in May:
- May 6: Jesus as a Radical Revolutionary
- May 20: Saints Untapped Painting Party in Piedmont Park
- May 23: Virtual Brunch and Bible Study
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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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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.
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Faith and Economics: Three Case Studies with Hank Harris
Sundays, May 9, 16, 23, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Few things affect our lives more than the global economy. Food, medicine, travel, education, and global wellbeing all depend on the ways individuals, companies, and governments spend money. Join Hank Harris and friends as they explore three complex case studies: gene editing, the Major League Baseball All Star game, and the infrastructure bill being debated in Congress.
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Exploring Western Mysticism with Simeon Bruce
Sundays, May 9, 16, 23, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
One unifying claim within Western Mysticism is that some knowledge is inaccessible to the intellect, and that we can learn truths about ourselves and about God through contemplation, the emotions, and sensory experiences like gazing upon icons, listening to music, or being in nature. This claim does not discredit enlightenment ideas like reason, logic, and evidence, but acknowledges that some truths are discovered in different ways.
In this brief series, Simeon Bruce will lead us through a discussion of three different women in the mystical tradition of the West: Margery Kempe, Thérèse of Lisieux, and Hildegard von Bingen. In the company of these women, we will come to appreciate the diverse roads to union with God that they have mapped out for us.
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Science and Faith: An Exploration with Dr. Ian MacFarland
Sundays, 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. This course will provide suggestions about how Christians can orient themselves to these discussions by exploring what the confession of God as Creator tells us about the world and our place in it, and what implications this has for how we receive and evaluate the claims of science.
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Service and Social Justice |
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Earth Day Service Project
Planting and Tending Seeds of Love in Peoplestown
Saturday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Emmaus House
It's not too late to sign up for tomorrow's service project!
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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Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: May 3, 17, and 24
The Easter season is the perfect time to help with Monday dinners for Covenant Community. Thank you in advance for your participation in this invaluable ministry.
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Threads Summer Splash!
Donate swimsuits and towels by May 12
Help families prepare for the summer by donating new children’s bathing suits and towels!
We’re looking for bathing suits in sizes 4T through 12 for all genders and beach-sized towels.
You can order online and ship to the church or drop off at the church office during business hours (Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). If you’re dropping off, please label the bag “Threads Bathing Suits” and note that we are not able to accept other donations at this time.
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Walk the Labyrinth
Sundays, May 2 and June 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
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Each walk is guided by a trained labyrinth facilitator and accompanied by live music to enhance the meditative walking experience.
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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.
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Novel Theology: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join Novel Theology for a discussion of The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, based on the extraordinary life of her grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C. Please sign up 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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"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." — Nelson Henderson
"This quote is why I joined the All Saints' Cornerstone Society. Look to a great future for this church and join the Cornerstone Society today. Include the church in your will or designate a gift from your life insurance policy or some other investment.” — David Smith, All Saints' parishioner since 1990
Need more information? Email Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship and Development, at [email protected].
Make an Easter offering gift today! Thank you!
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[VIDEO] Root and Branch: Racial Equity and Healing in One Southern Parish
On April 27, Lynda Herrig and Sarah Hill joined Natosha Reid Rice and Simon Mainwaring to discuss our work toward racial equity and healing for The CEEP Network.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the All Saints’ Diocesan Delegation
Nominations are due May 9
We’re currently accepting nominations for delegates from All Saints’ to attend the Annual Diocesan Council in the fall. Each year, every church within the Diocese of Atlanta sends a delegation of clergy and lay members to the Council.
The two-day event provides the opportunity to review policy and finance, submit and/or vote on resolutions, and elect delegates to the National Convention.
(Photo from 2019)
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, May 16, 11:15 a.m., Online
Join us for our Annual Parish Meeting, when we reflect on the past year and elect new members of the vestry and new delegates to the Annual Diocesan Council. This meeting will be livestreamed from the church at 11:15 a.m.
Please note: To accommodate the Annual Meeting, our outdoor worship service times that Sunday will be 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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A Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday, May 16, 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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Please join us in celebrating parishioner Carl Walker! 🎉
Carl is a veteran and has served as chaplain to his local Purple Heart association for the past 12 years. He recently received three awards at the Georgia convention of The Military Order of the Purple Heart which was held in Tifton, Georgia on April 16 and 17:
- The first award was for writing the best article published in the state Purple Heart magazine for 2020-2021. The article was entitled, “The 70 Year Anniversary of the Korean War."
- The second award was a “Distinguished Service Award” from the state organization.
- He was also selected for the office of Historian for the Georgia Department of MOPH.
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