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Deepening faith for the sake of the world

What is Formation?

All Saints’ will challenge you to ask questions, seek answers, find your spiritual path, and grow together within a supporting, loving community.

Christian Formation is the ongoing process of growing in relationship with God, self, others, and all of creation. This process binds us together on a path of transformation that profoundly impacts both individuals and the greater society.

We invite you to participate in a wide range of programs, including discussion groups, workshops, and other special events.  Each month we begin a new session of classes and programs.  Nearly all are free of charge and open to the public, and you are typically welcome to drop in once or come to every class.

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September 24, 2026 Faith and Justice Collective Luncheon | September 20, 2026 State Election Board Member Sara Tindall Ghazal and Rev. Jenny McBride held an in-depth conversation about the state of Georgia's elections. They discussed our state's voter protection efforts, […] August 23, 2026 Ecuador Pilgrimage Forum Come hear stories and reflections from the intergenerational pilgrimage team that traveled to the Ecuador, Galápagos Islands, and partnered with local Episcopal Churches as we engaged in relational […] May 25, 2026 Forum with Simon & Naomi: Reflections on South Africa Pilgrimage Thanks for joining us to hear Simon, Naomi, and other All Saints' pilgrims who traveled to South Africa earlier this year. April 2, 2026 Holy Week Speaker Series: Wednesday “Discipleship and Doubt: The Passion According to the Gospel of Mark” with Candler Foundry Faculty Noon - 1:00 PM • Monday: Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio • Tuesday: Dr. Susan […] April 1, 2026 Holy Week Speaker Series: Tuesday “Discipleship and Doubt: The Passion According to the Gospel of Mark” with Candler Foundry Faculty Noon - 1:00 PM • Monday: Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio • Tuesday: Dr. Susan […] March 30, 2026 Discipleship and Doubt: Holy Week Monday with Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio Holy Week Speaker Series “Discipleship and Doubt: The Passion According to the Gospel of Mark” with Candler Foundry Faculty Noon - 1:00 PM • Monday: Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio […] February 23, 2026 Vocation of Faith Adult Education Series: To Plant, Part 2 The Sunday morning Vocation of Faith Series focuses on the various ways God calls us to be more fully human, as we accept God’s call to work, to […] February 22, 2026 Vocation of Faith Adult Education Series: To Plant, Part 1 The Sunday morning Vocation of Faith Series focuses on the various ways God calls us to be more fully human, as we accept God’s call to work, to […] February 15, 2026 Vocation of Faith Series: To Plant The Sunday morning Vocation of Faith Series focuses on the various ways God calls us to be more fully human, as we accept God’s call to work, to […] February 1, 2026 Vocation of Faith Series: ...To Sing with Virginia Schenck Sundays, February 1, 10:30 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall & via Livestream The Sunday morning Vocation of Faith Series focuses on the various ways God calls us […] January 18, 2026 MLK Sunday Forum with Laura James Hear from our MLK preacher-teacher Laura James, the Brooklyn-born, Bronx-based painter and iconographer of Antiguan heritage whose work reimagines sacred and everyday narratives through a distinctly Black lens. […] January 11, 2026 The Vocation of Faith Series: Accepting God’s Call to ... To Dream with Parishioner Virginia Appe Sundays, January 4 & January 11, 10:30 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall & via Livestream Part 2 with Virginia Apperson continues today. Watch part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XtPXOvK28Ok?si=wAdn8oOHgIJ0zmu6 […] January 4, 2026 The Vocation of Faith Series: Accepting God’s Call to ... To Dream with Parishioner Virginia Appe Sundays, January 4 & January 11, 10:30 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall & via Livestream The Sunday morning Vocation of Faith Series focuses on the various ways […] December 14, 2025 Rector’s Forum with Sally Yates and Natosha Reid Rice: Law, Covenant and the Future | December 14, Join our rector, Simon, in conversation with former acting U.S. Attorney General, Sally Yates, and our Minister for Public Life, Natosha Reid Rice, as they explore the relationship […] November 9, 2025 11.09.25 Rector's Forum: Art as Sacred Resistance Hear from our rector, Simon, in conversation with one of our artists-in-residence, Aysha Pennerman, as they explore how visual and performance art play an essential role in building […] October 26, 2025 10.26.25 Rector's Forum: What's the Big Idea - Diversity and Inclusion in Today's Political Climate Join our rector Simon in conversation with author Richard Rothstein and Natosha Reid Rice as they explore how the pursuit of diversity and inclusion has changed over the […] October 5, 2025 Accepting God's Call... To See Beauty: Part I | With Andrew Westover This is part 1 of The Vocation of Faith Series' session on Accepting God’s Call... To See Beauty, with Parishioner Andrew Westover. October 5, 2025 Partners Around the World | Rector's Forum with Simon Mainwaring | September 21, 2025 We are so glad you've joined us for this Rector's Forum. Hear from Simon and members of the team who visited our partners in Tanzania this summer as […] March 2, 2025 Sunday Forum: An Interview with Lerita Brown Coleman | March 2, 2025 Lerita Coleman Brown, the author of our Lenten all-parish book read, will be present for a forum in Ellis Hall on Sunday, March 2, from 10:20 to 11:05 […] January 12, 2025 Adult Formation Sunday Forum with Joe Crespino | January 12, 2025 Adult Formation Sunday Forum with Joe Crespino Sunday January 12, 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall Join us as we think together about “Politics and Faith in […] November 10, 2024 Adult Formation Sunday Forum with Bob Edge | November 10, 2024 Adult Formation Sunday Forum with Bob Edge Sunday November 10, 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall In anticipation of the Advent season, come hear Bob Edge lead […] September 29, 2024 The “Transformative Power of Music” with Director of Music, Scott Lamlein The “Transformative Power of Music” with Director of Music Scott Lamlein. Part of our Sunday Formation series recorded on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at All Saints' Atlanta, Ellis […] September 22, 2024 (B) Sunday Morning Formation: Hope Is Here with Dr. Luther Smith | September 22, 2024 Sunday Morning Formation: Hope Is Here with Dr. Luther Smith Sundays, September 8 – September 22, from 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall  Join us for this […] September 15, 2024 (B) Sunday Morning Formation: Hope Is Here with Dr. Luther Smith | September 15, 2024 Sunday Morning Formation: Hope Is Here with Dr. Luther Smith Sundays, September 8 – September 22, from 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall  Join us for this […] September 8, 2024 (B) Sunday Morning Formation: Hope Is Here with Dr. Luther Smith | September 8, 2024 Sunday Morning Formation: Hope Is Here with Dr. Luther Smith Sundays, September 8 – September 22, from 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall  Join us for this […] December 23, 2019 Advent Teaching Series, Session Three "The Incomprehensible Inbreaking of the Word: Prologues of Mark and John" with Emory University professor, Dr. David Pacini, and the Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett. December 15, 2019 Advent Teaching Series, Session Two "Luke: The Inestimable Magnificat and the Becoming of the Lowly Lord" with Emory University professor, Dr. David Pacini, and the Rev. Zack Nyein.

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The purpose of Adult Formation at All Saints’ is to invite the Holy Spirit’s transformation in our lives, deepening our Christian faith for the sake of the world.

Adult christian formation

ENCOUNTERING THE LIVING GOD

Our faith formation is often rooted in how we experience God. Our God is a generous God who wants to be known and who initiates encounters with us in a variety of ways. Our job as the church, the priesthood of all believers, is to help one another be alert to the places in which we may experience God through the neighbor, through beauty and creativity, by actively listening to one another in conversation, and through creation care.

2025 -2026 Adult Education Booklet

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A ministry​ centered in the healing power of Jesus’ love

We believe grieving is not a lack of faith but a natural part of living.
By inviting God into the pain, healing occurs.

Walking the Mourners Path

Walking the Mourners Path, an eight-week program for those who have had someone dear to them die, begins this fall. It is designed to teach participants about grief and to help them move into more joyful and purposeful living following loss. The groups are small and confidential; we welcome your participation. If you have any questions, please direct them to Parish Priest Associate Karen Evans at kevans@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Walking the Mourner’s Path differs from other programs because it is not opened ended. Research has shown that effective grief programs have a beginning and an end. At the heart of the program are eight weekly workshops. We also recognize the importance of training those individuals who will be guiding the workshops in order that all participants who attend the program find a safe and spirit-filled place to journey in their grief.

The Eight Weekly Workshops
  • Begin and end in prayer – we believe this is central to the ministry,
  • Intentionally small – allowing participants the opportunity to share,
  • Carefully crafted to work on one concept a week to allow the participants to work through their grief without feeling overwhelmed,
  • A workbook for each individual provides the framework with prayers, reflections, and exercises,
  • Homework assignments enhance the experience.

​​It is through the experience of sharing with others and being comforted by God’s love that healing occurs.

Affinity Groups and Fellowship Gatherings

Archives Committee

The Archives Committee catalogs and maintains our church’s historic materials, and uses them for periodic displays in Egleston Hall Library.

Arts Theology

Arts Theology is made up of people who are interested in, simply, theology as it relates to the arts. Arts Theology is responsible for bringing “art” in its many and varied forms in front of All Saints’ parishioners to inspire thoughtfulness, creativity, discussion, and joy.

Contemplative Prayer

Contemplative Prayer meets weekly to learn about the centuries-old practice of contemplative prayer. All are welcome, from novices to longtime practitioners. Click here to sign up for our next gathering >>

Earth Stewards

The Earth Stewards explore how our faith calls us to care for creation. We advocate greater respect for the gifts we’ve been given in the world, especially the efficient and sustainable use of energy. We lead programs to educate and raise awareness of how stewardship of God’s creation is an integral part of our Christianity.

Foyer Groups

One of the very best ways to get to know fellow parishioners in a big church like All Saints’ is through informal, small dinner group gatherings at one another’s homes. The groups formed are a great mix – single, married, and families with children of a varied status and age. Many close friendships have been formed through these great dinner gatherings: it’s a perfect, low-key way to make connections. We will gather up to six times per year beginning in September and going through May. Click here to sign up for our next gathering >>

Garden Group

Volunteers with the Garden Group gather seasonally, and whenever necessary, to plant and tend the gardens and grounds of the church.

Jezebels: Women’s Reading Group

Jezebels is a women’s reading group that has met continuously for 16 years at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. We read a variety of books (fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry) and deeply explore each, often over a period of weeks. Click here to learn more and sign up for our next discussion >>

Novel Theology

Novel Theology meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:00 p.m. to discuss how literature lends shape to our understanding of ideas like love, compassion, forgiveness, redemption. In other words, those markers we encounter in following Christ. Click here to learn more and sign up for our next discussion >>

Popcorn Theology

Popcorn Theology typically meets one Friday each month from 7:00-9:30 p.m. to watch a movie together and participate in facilitated discussion.

Group Finder

Women’s Chapters

Women’s Chapters are a great way to get to know other women at All Saints’ that you might not otherwise encounter.

Members of each group offer support to one another in times of crisis, celebrate with one another in times of joy, and generally help each other through the ups and downs of life.

St. Helena

This chapter, whose members are ages 40 and up, is a varied one. Some work and others are retired. We typically hold meetings monthly from September through May with a break in December. Making and selling our famous Hellfire Pepper Jelly is one of the year’s highlights! Proceeds from jelly sales benefit projects focused on women and children in need.

St. Luke

Composed primarily of women in their 60s and 70s, this chapter accommodates those enjoying retirement and some who remain active at work. Members annually schedule three meetings and several social events.

St. Mary

The chapter is comprised mostly of mothers in their 50s and 60s. Founded in 1990 as the “Young Mothers” group we have laughed and cried our way through our childrearing years. We typically have 4–5 events per year and they range from guest speakers to wine tasting parties.

St. Catherine

The women of this chapter are typically in the age range of late 40s and 50s. We gather monthly to relax and enjoy one another during this busy time of life.

St. Cecilia

This chapter’s members are typically in their 20s and 30s and includes women in all stages of adulthood. We meet a few times a year for volunteer projects and social gatherings.

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