Dear saints,

It is one of the great privileges of serving as rector in a church as lively as All Saints' that I get to minister alongside so many talented and committed clergy. This Sunday, we will welcome back home Naomi Tutu who returns to us from a several month stay in her beloved South Africa where she has been with her family. It will be wonderful to have her back among us. 

As Naomi makes her way back to the block, I share here that another of our clergy, Katie Presley, is soon to transition to a new parish in South Carolina where she will begin her years of ministry as a priest. You have supported Katie all the way from ordination discernment, seminary studies, service on our staff, to her priestly ordination this June. She truly is a minister of the gospel whom we have raised up for the work of the wider church. Katie's final Sunday with us will be May 14th. Here is her note to the parish in gratitude for her years spent among us, 

“As I begin to close my chapter here at All Saints’ Atlanta I am full of gratitude for the ways this community has lifted me up, encouraged me, and championed my call to the priesthood. Each of you have had a lasting impact on my life and it has been an honor to serve with you in ministry and to be formed in my vocation alongside the people of this parish. Though I am headed to a different All Saints, I will be forever grateful that this is the All Saints’ I can call home. Thank you for the ways you have supported me over the years and know that I carry you with me as I become the Associate Rector at All Saints Episcopal Church in Hilton Head, SC.”

I will miss seeing you all this Sunday as I will be with the sixth grade singers alongside Karol Kimmell and Co. on Cumberland Island, GA. As the psalmist says, God will watch our going out and our coming in, a promise that in the ebb and flow of our lives we will always have a holy companion. Blessings for all your journeying.

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

Legacy Sunday 

All Saints' was built upon the gifts that previous generations made to sustain the good work being done here for 120 years. It is our generation’s turn to step up and collectively leave the church with the money needed to work beyond our day-to-day financial needs. Our endowment is structured and managed to serve All Saints' in the long term. Your planned gift can make the future happen for this parish. Thank you!  

- David Begley, Chair of Planned Giving Committee - 

For more information contact Ellen Hayes, Dir. of Stewardship and Development, ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

To view the list of Cornerstone members, click here.

Christians in the Public Square 

Sunday, March 19, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Might the civic contribution of ordinary Episcopalians lie less in the ideas we hold and more in the way we go about promoting our positions? Might we be called to play a role in transforming our political culture? Join Emory ethicist Ellen Ott Marshall as she offers concrete practices for finding common ground with those with whom we disagree. 

Brunch & Beyond: A Young Adult Gathering

Sunday, March 19, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 



Join us for our monthly Sunday brunch! Come enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation. All are invited – whether you're looking to connect for the first time, reconnect after a long while, or keep connections going! RSVP with rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Vestry Nominations Open



We welcome nominations for vestry leadership from all eligible parish members who are confirmed and over eighteen, who regularly attend worship and who have made a financial pledge to the church. Between Wednesday March 1 and Friday March 31, vestry nominations may be submitted either by email or written notice and should be submitted to the Rector's Executive Assistant, Tracey Sage: tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org. Vestry members will be elected during the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday May 14.

Submit a Nomination >>

Sunday Morning Breakfast 

Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Come have a Southern-style breakfast with us before going to worship, complete with bacon, eggs, biscuits, and gravy! Breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall and the cost is $5 per person. No registration needed. For more information contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org 

All Saints' offers easy ways to pay your pledge or to make a gift:

• Online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give
• Mail a check to All Saints’ Church, 634 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308
• Put a check or cash into the offering plate during services
• Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256
• Gift stocks or securities (click here for instructions >>)

Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Development, at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.

• Novel Theology >>

The next meeting is Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• Popcorn Theology >>

The next meeting is Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ross Room. Click the link above to learn more.

• The Journey Bible Study >>

Meets every Monday at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Register here.

• Jesus on the Front Page >>

Meets every Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. in P306 in the Parish House.



• Sports and Spirituality >>

Meets the third Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register here.

Lenten Worship Opportunities 

Stations of the Cross: During the whole season of Lent, you are invited to contemplate the 14 original paintings in the Sanctuary, which our church commissioned from local artists. The stations of the cross trace Jesus’ final hours, from Pilate’s quarters to the Cross, and the church remains open for prayer after each service. 

"A Taste of Istanbul" with the Georgia State University Singers 

Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Church



The Georgia State University Singers present their program for the upcoming World Symposium in Choral Music in Istanbul. Under the direction of Dr. Deanna Joseph, this internationally recognized choir will present a program of varied repertoire including music by Atlanta-based, award-winning composer Joel Thompson. The concert is free. 

Announcing: The School of the Spirit 

The School of the Spirit is a new initiative in adult formation at All Saints’. It will consist of clergy-led mini-courses on various theological and biblical topics that are meant to broaden and clarify our faith as well as nurture faithful engagement with the world around us.  

Book Discussion of You Shall Not Condemn 

Wednesdays in March, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Ellis Hall, Ross Room and on Zoom 

You are invited to participate in a book discussion on Jenny McBride’s You Shall Not Condemn: A Story of Faith and Advocacy on Death Row, the first course of The School of the Spirit. Wednesdays March 8, 15, 22, 29 from 7:00-8:00 p.m., in person and on Zoom.

For registration and more information, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/connect-grow/adult-formation/

Register here >>

Being the Adults Youth Want and Need 

Sunday, March 26, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Join Elizabeth Corrie, Emory Professor in the Practice of Youth Education and Peacebuilding, as she reflects on what it takes to be the adults youth want and need. With a panel of All Saints’ youth, Dr. Corrie will discuss data collected from young people across the city who talk about the unique ways churches might contribute to their lives. 

Adult Inquirer's Class 

Wednesdays, April 19 to May 10 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Zoom (first 3 classes) & in-person (last class) 

The Adult Inquirer’s Class is a four-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’, led by our rector, Simon Mainwaring. Meetings are held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The first three meetings take place on Zoom, and the final session is an in-person dinner at the church. Register online through Realm or contact Tracey Sage at tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org, to register or for more information. 

Register here >>

Wednesday Night Supper 

Wednesday, March 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Join us for dinner, great conversation, and Eucharist. The cost is $11 per adult and $5 for children and college students. Register online via Realm. For more information, contact Jill Gossett, Parish Life Director, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Register here >>

Popcorn Theology: Dominick and Eugene

Friday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Ross Room 



Join All Saints' movie buffs to watch "Dominick and Eugene," a heartrending drama about adult twin brothers living together in Pittsburgh. 

YA Saturday Service: Bridge of Light

Saturday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Offsite 

The Young Adults will be in the community with Atlanta non-profit Bridge of Light. We'll be giving out clothes, organizing shower services, and making new friends in the city. We would love to be in this work with you. More details: rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org! 

Maundy Thursday Agape Potluck Supper 

Thursday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Ellis Hall 



Join us for an interactive Maundy Thursday experience, modeled on the Agape feast that Jesus shared with his friends the night before he took up his cross. Eucharist and foot washing, two practices by which Jesus demonstrated love, will feature in this simple potluck meal and worship service. Please register on Realm by April 1 and select a potluck dish to share (bring enough to feed 5-6 persons). Questions? Contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Register here >>

Weekly Children & Youth Formation 

Nursery/Little Saints 

Birth-Pre-K, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children’s Church 

K-5th grade, 8:40-9:30 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center

Children Formation 

K-5th grade, 10:20-11:05 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center

Youth Formation 

6th-12th grade,10:20-11:05 a.m., The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center)

Sunday Night Live: Prayer and The Labyrinth

Sunday, March 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic

During our third week of our Lenten series, we will be joined by Sydney Cleland who will guide us through how we can pray using the labyrinth! We will gather for dinner at 6pm before we begin our journey through the labyrinth. It's going to be a great night! Dinner provided.

MAC Lent Food Drive

February 26 - April 2 

Please join us to provide food for those in need. During Lent (2/26-4/2) bags with lists of items most needed will be available at the Narthex and Chapel exits. Please fill the bags and return to designated MAC canisters outside Ellis Hall in the entryway to the church. 

Peoplestown Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1017 Hank Aaron Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 



Join us on Saturday, March 25 at 10:00 am at Emmaus House for a walking Stations of the Cross that includes prayers and reflections on the impact of racism and displacement on the lives of Black residents who live in the Emmaus House neighborhood of Peoplestown. 

New Volunteer Introduction to Clarkston and Refugee Ministries 

Sunday, March 26, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Refuge Coffee

4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Clarkston, GA 30021 

Are you interested in learning more about Refugee Ministries? Come out to Refuge Coffee and meet returning volunteers, hear from a refugee family about why our ministry was so important to them and take a brief tour of Clarkston. Enjoy wonderful snacks. All ages welcome. RSVP to louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Help Deliver Hydrangeas from the Altar to Fellow Parishioners



Help deliver hydrangeas from the altar to fellow parishioners on March 26. You can pick them up in the chapel after the 9am or 11:15am service and deliver them anytime the following week. Please sign up by March 20. Contact Pat Robinson with any questions, 404-395-5793 or probinson99@gmail.com. 

The Photography Guild at All Saints’ 



The newly formed Photography Guild is seeking volunteers to support the work of our parish by photographing events and program activities, with guidance from Communications Director Andi Dixon. Participants will have access to equipment and digital archival tools, as well as the opportunity to enjoy fellowship, learning opportunities and skill development. If you are interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

The Publications Guild at All Saints’ 



The newly formed Publications Guild is seeking volunteers to support the work of our parish through the co-production of various electronic and print publications, with guidance from Communications Director Andi Dixon. We especially seek participation from participants that bring a range of communications experience and talent. If you are interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping



Threads welcomes families for in-store shopping Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Interested in volunteering? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Threads is in need of some specific clothing items for the shop. You can drop off the following items in one of the donation boxes that can be found on the 1st floor of the Pritchett Center or in the 1st floor stairwell in between Egleston Hall and Ellis Hall (outside of the choir suite):

• Boys’ shorts, sizes 7 through 16 
• Girls’ shorts, sizes 5 through 12 
• Boys’ sweatpants, sizes 5, 6, 14 and 16 
• Short sleeve shirts, boys and girls, all sizes 
• Boy shoes, sizes 13, 1, 2 and 3 
• Girls’ shoes for toddlers, sizes 6,8,9,13,1,2 and 3 
• Boys’ shoes, sizes 13,1,2 and 3 

Support an Upcoming Documentary on the Ordination of Women in the Episcopal Church 

Time Travel Productions is producing a new documentary on the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church. Just in time for Women’s History Month. They are seeking financial support as they finalize the film. If you would like more information or to support, please visit: https://www.timetravelproductions.com/the-philadelphia-eleven.html