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July 19, 2019
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In This Issue...
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Summer Worship Schedule
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I, in Ellis Hall
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in Ellis Hall
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in Ellis Hall
Wednesday
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in Ellis Hall
Please note that we're holding all worship services in Ellis Hall this summer while the church is closed for renovations and repairs.
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A Note From the (Associate) Rector
Dear Saints,
If you've applied for a driver's license lately, you've been asked about your blood type. But you may never have given the question a second thought. I am not one of the rare, universal donors, but I know the power of this flow of blood in our world. Years ago, my mother nearly died after delivering twins. She needed numerous transfusions to survive that ordeal. Out of gratitude for the gift given by individuals who stocked the Red Cross banks with their lifeblood, I donate whenever I am able.
In church, we sing about the saving power of Jesus' blood, lovingly shed for us all at Calvary. Jesus chose to hang on that cross, as the suffering of the whole world flowed through his body. Many of us give our "blood, sweat, and tears" to many worthy causes. Jesus' sacrificial love inspires us to offer the gifts we have, for the sake of the vulnerable and hurting. Donating blood is one of those substantive ways we can follow Jesus' example, blessing countless others, through God's generous abundance, flowing through our lives.
Perhaps you already give blood regularly. Maybe you are one of those elusive universal donors. You may be someone, like me, with a heart bursting with gratitude for the blood that has saved your dear ones. Even if (and perhaps especially if!) you've never donated before, I hope you will consider letting God's love flow though you this coming Sunday, July 21, at our All Saints' blood drive (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room, Tate Hall). This process does NOT involve crucifixion and appointments are not necessary, though you are encouraged to claim a time slot in advance
here. You really need only bare your veins, as we offer ourselves-souls and bodies-to be vessels of God's generous provision for the world. Thank you, Saints, for your life-saving gift of blood!
Sarah
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Email Phishing Scam
The email phishing scam we saw at the beginning of the year has returned. Some of our community has again received fake emails that impersonate Simon, often asking for a quick response or favor and then asking for gift cards. All email communications from clergy and staff will always come from our official All Saints' email accounts, which end in
@allsaintsatlanta.org, and we will never ask you for money outside of a pledge campaign. We've created a web page with more information, including tips to help you identify email phishing scams and report them.
Learn more.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
This Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Fireplace Room,
Tate Hall
The American Red Cross is facing a shortage of blood donations, so please consider participating in the blood drive to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome, or
register here!
For more information, contact Mary Jo Bryan at mjb2bryan@gmail.com.
Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m., P307, Parish House
Facilitator: Ethel Ware Carter
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.
For more information, contact Ethel Ware Carter at ethelware@aol.com.
Refugee Ministries Backpack Buddies
Pick-Up a Backpack Tag This Sunday or Sunday, July 28
Bring-In the Backpack by Sunday, August 4, in Kennedy Courtyard and Ellis Hall Foyer
Help us send refugee children back to school fully prepared - with new backpacks and school supplies. Come by the courtyard to pick-up a backpack tag with the name, gender, and age of a refugee child as well as a list of school supplies to purchase for them. Return your backpack filled with supplies to Ellis Hall Foyer with the tag placed inside by Sunday, August 4. After the worship service that Sunday, we will deliver them to the children in Clarkston. If you're interested in volunteering to help deliver the backpacks, please let Louisa Merchant know.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Pop-Up Kindness Lemonade Stand
This Sunday, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Grab some cool lemonade after church, or after you give blood during the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Our children will give out free lemonade, made with love, to share with everyone. (Please note, in case of rain, we will reschedule to another sunny Sunday.)
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Training Teachers in a Time of Civil War
with Barbara Thompson
This Sunday, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Ross Room,
Parish House
The suffering of innocent children during times of war and while living in detention and refugee camps is compounded by serious interruptions in their education. In response, All Saints' parishioner Barbara Thompson helped create a professional development program for teachers in crisis environments called the Aspire Program. It is one of many educational efforts that have grown out of All Saints' Refugee Ministries. In June, Barbara and a team of educators launched Aspire Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, for teachers from Somalia, Congo, Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda. This Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. service, Barbara will share stories from her Kigali experience. Learn more at
solutionsforinterruptededucation.org.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
All the Saints are Invited to Join our Young Adults on a Field Trip to Church of the Common Ground
Part 1: This Sunday, after the 10:00 a.m. worship service, meet in Kennedy Courtyard
Part 2, Reflective Discussion: Sunday, August 4, 12:00 p.m., P307, Parish House
Join our young adults at Woodruff Park for worship and fellowship with our neighbors at Church of the Common Ground, a church community on the streets of Atlanta. This excursion will invite us to imagine personal and communal responses to Jesus' call to love and serve all in our city. Gather at 11:45 a.m. in the courtyard to ride MARTA together or meet us there for the outdoor service at 1:00 p.m. Two weeks from today, on Sunday, August 4, we will reconvene after the Reception of Thanksgiving for The Rev. Tim Black (see
Parish Life), to unpack our experience of the July 21 excursion, beginning with an excerpt from Barbara Brown Taylor's most recent book, Holy Envy, as a springboard for our reflection.
To sign up or for more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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During the summer months, our weekday Noonday Prayer service takes a break and our Sunday worship schedule shifts to the following times:
- 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
- 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
- 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
We continue to have Wednesday Eucharist at 12:05 p.m. throughout the summer. We invite children of all ages to join their families for worship while Children's Church and our Children's and Youth Formation programs take a summer break. Childcare is also available for infants through 4-year-olds in our nursery from 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Worship in Ellis Hall while the Church is
Closed for Renovation
This summer, we're holding all of our worship services in Ellis Hall while the church is closed for renovations and repairs to the restrooms, the Flower Sacristy, the Robing Room, the elevator, the louvers in the bell tower, the rood beam, and the woodwork on the Chapel exterior. For more information, contact Maurice Reddick at mreddick@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Backpack and Briefcase Blessing
Sunday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. worship service
On our final Summer Sunday, August 18, all children and adults are invited to bring their backpacks and briefcases to the worship service to receive a blessing for learning and growth throughout the coming year.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of
African Slavery in America
Sunday, August 18: 5:30 p.m. Reception;
6:00 p.m. Plenary Conversation;
7:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to our continent in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619. On the evening of Sunday, August 18, we will join in remembrance and engage in conversation to acknowledge and address the legacy of slavery in this country and the most difficult parts of our life together as Americans and as Christians. Our rector, Simon Mainwaring, will moderate a panel conversation on the topics of justice and race with The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta; Dr. Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing; and Joel Thompson, Atlanta-based composer, pianist, conductor, and educator. After the conversation, we will host a worship service featuring healing prayers for our past, present, and future, as well as music from African American composers, including selections from Joel Thompson's "Seven Last Words of the Unarmed," which he wrote in response to the onslaught of killings of unarmed black men by police officers.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Giving
Making a Pledge
Are you new to All Saints'? We encourage you to join the parish in making a financial commitment to this church for 2019. Making a pledge is easy: visit the Giving page of our website and click "Pledge Online." Thank you!
For more information, contact Ellen Hayes at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Let's Talk About Race
Sunday, July 28, 11:15 a.m., Ross Room, Parish House
Welcome to The MICAH (our
Mission
is
Conversation
and
Healing) Project, our grassroots conversation about race in our lives, our region, and in the history of the church. Join us for our third and final summer presentation that will stimulate our conversations. Parishioner Jud Graves and retired Judge Clint Deveaux will discuss with us Bryan Stevenson's best-selling book
Just Mercy, a compelling narrative of justice, mercy, and redemption. If you'd like to be included in the headcount for complimentary sandwiches and beverages, please let Ann-Stuart Pearce know by Friday, July 26. Her email address is
soccergoob@hotmail.com, and her cell number is 404-308-0636.
For more information, contact Sarah Hill at hill.sarh@gmail.com or 404-217-4400.
Justice, Mercy, and Reconciliation: Lessons from the Middle East
Sunday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. worship service and 11:15 a.m. Parish Forum, Ellis Hall, Parish House
We're excited to welcome The Rev. Dr. Gary Mason back to All Saints' on Sunday, August 11. Gary is a Methodist minister who spent 27 years in parish ministry in Belfast where he played an integral role in the Northern Irish peace process, and who now directs a conflict transformation organization based in Belfast called Rethinking Conflict. He will deliver the sermon at the 10:00 a.m. worship service, and then he will lead a discussion about the themes of justice, mercy, and reconciliation as they relate to the Middle East.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
The Music of Remembrance with Dr. Kirk Michael Rich
Sunday, August 11, 11:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Ross Room, Parish House
Join our Director of Music, Dr. Kirk Michael Rich, to learn about the music of African-American composers, including pieces that will be featured during the Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of African Slavery in America on Sunday, August 18 (see Worship)
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Michael Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Youth Formation
Diocesan Tubing Trip
Saturday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,
Cool River Tubing, Helen, GA
All Saints' youth and friends in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for the annual regional Episcopal youth tubing trip at Cool River Tubing in Helen. We will meet in the All Saints' parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and depart at 8:15 a.m. sharp. The cost is $40, which includes transportation, lunch, and a t-shirt. Register at
allsaintsatlanta.org/tubing. The deadline is Tuesday, August 6
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For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Serve as an Acolyte
We invite all youth grades 6-12 to serve as acolytes during our Sunday morning worship services in the new program year, starting Sunday, August 25. Acolytes carry the crosses, banners, and candles in procession, and they help in a number of important ways throughout the service, including preparing the altar for communion. No prior experience or knowledge necessary; newcomers are welcome. Register online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/acolytes and mark your calendars for our fall acolyte training session on
Saturday, August 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Apply for Youth Leadership Positions
All youth grades 9-12 are invited to apply to be members of our Youth Leadership Council as well as Acolyte Captains. These are great opportunities to help us shape our youth program and to gain valuable leadership experience. Visit
allsaintsatlanta.org/youthleadership to apply by Sunday, August 11.
For more information, contact the Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Summer Camps at Camp Mikell
There are still a few spots left this summer at Camp Mikell, including Guest Camp for families and campers of all ages over Labor Day weekend. Joel Smith, our Youth Minister, is a Summer Staffer there all summer and would love to see some All Saints' families.
Learn more and register at campmikell.com.
Guest Camp at Camp Mikell
Friday August 30 through Monday September 2,
Toccoa, GA
Guest Camp is a weekend for all ages, held annually over Labor Day weekend. This is a time for individuals and families to gather in the north Georgia mountains for a relaxed weekend of activities, quiet time, fellowship and food! Our Youth Minister, Joel Smith, is a Staffer there and would love to see some All Saints' families. Learn more and register at campmikell.com.
Episcopal Youth Community of the Diocese of Atlanta
Stay informed about youth events and news happening all over our diocese at eycdioatl.org.
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Children's Formation
Play on the Playground after Church
during the Summer
Sundays, 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Children's Playground
All children and their families are invited to enjoy the playground after the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sundays throughout the summer.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Marie Kondo Summer Cleaning Marathon
Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.,
2nd Floor of the Pritchett Children's Center
Join us for a marathon session of cleaning and organizing our children's spaces in preparation for the starts of the program year. Sandwiches will be provided, and youth are eligible for school service hours. Feel free to come for part or stay the whole time!
Please RSVP to Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Pool Party and Picnic for Connect (4th and 5th Grade) Families
Sunday, August 11, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m., Location TBD
Join us at a parishioner's pool to splash around and get to know each other before the new program year begins. Bring a picnic for your family and we will provide drinks and dessert to share with everyone. Please email Kathy to let her know you're coming and how many family members will be with you.
For the location and more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
Reception of Thanksgiving for the Rev. Tim Black
Sunday, August 4, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
Join us for a reception to celebrate the ministry of The Rev. Tim Black as his time at All Saints' comes to a close. Tim has served our parish faithfully and lovingly, and we are richer for his years of ministry here. Gather with us to celebrate Tim and express our gratitude his service here.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Monday, July 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Covenant Community
Bring dinner yourself or with family, friends or co-workers to support the men of Covenant Community, our ministry partner that provides a residential, life-stabilization program for men experiencing homelessness and recovering from alcohol and/or substance abuse.
To volunteer, contact Barbara Blender at bblender@bellsouth.net.
Help Deliver Backpacks to Refugee Children
Sunday, August 4, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ellis Hall and Clarkston
Help Refugee Ministries organize and deliver donated backpacks and school supplies to refugee children from our Backpack Buddies program. Meet in Ellis Hall after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 4, to help us organize the donations and deliver the backpacks to Clarkston so that the children are ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 5. Lunch will be provided. We also invite volunteers to help deliver some of the backpacks to our partner agencies during the week of August 5.
To sign up to volunteer or for more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Join our Volunteer Village
Apply by Saturday, August 10
Do you enjoy working with young people? Youth and Children's Ministries encourage you to apply to join our Volunteer Village for the 2019-2020 program year. We are looking for caring adults who are willing to give of their time and talents to help build up the next generation. There are many ways to help, from one-time jobs to weekly service, including: formation teachers, supply shoppers, snack providers, retreat drivers, confirmation mentors, art instructors, room designers, and greeters. We will provide all the training you need. Apply by August 10 at
allsaintsatlanta.org/volunteervillage.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
E-Care Cooking Day
Saturday, August 10, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Ellis Hall Kitchen, Parish House
E-Care is our email-based network for prayer requests and meal delivery needs. Volunteers are invited to gather to prepare and freeze meals to be delivered to families that have new babies, health crises, or other life events that call for food and love from the All Saints' family. No "Iron Chef" skills needed, just a willingness to follow a recipe, package meals, and wash the dishes.
To sign up or for more information, contact Denise Funk at ddfunk@att.net.
Help Drive Refugee Children to and from Swim Lessons
Saturdays through August 10, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Wade Walker Pool, 5605 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA
All Saints' Refugee Ministries has a partnership with YMCA Atlanta to provide swim lessons for refugee children thanks to the efforts of parishioner Buck Winfield. We invite volunteers to drive refugee children to and from Clarkston and their lessons at the Wade Walker YMCA in Stone Mountain. Volunteers are welcome to work out while they wait for the children to finish their lessons or swim with your own children in the free swim area.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Refugee Ministries Swimming Buddies
Saturday, August 24, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., locations TBD
Cool off with Refugee Ministries this summer and enjoy some swimming fun in the sun with our refugee friends. This is a great opportunity for families with children, and we can provide service hours for teens. We also need volunteers to transport our refugee friends; drivers must be at least 25 years old.
For locations and more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Donate Laptops to Refugee Families
Refugee Ministries requests donations of laptops with Wi-Fi capacity to give to refugee adults who are seeking to improve their vocational status. We will provide a tax letter.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Donate Clothing & Toiletries to Threads
Our children's clothing ministry is in need of short-sleeved shirts for boys (sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, and Adult Small); any and all clothing items for toddler-aged girls; toiletries of all kinds (new only); and recyclable shopping bags (clean and in good condition). Please bring donations to the Threads box on the ground floor of the stairwell that connects the Parish House to Egleston Hall.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org. If you'd like to keep up with the latest news and stories from Threads, follow our blog or subscribe to our mailing list.
Support Midtown Assistance Center
Summer is an especially busy season for Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), our ministry that provides emergency assistance to low-income Atlantans, and we invite new volunteers to help us screen client phone calls during the weekdays. We would also appreciate donations of toilet paper, paper towels, deodorant (for all genders), box fans for housed clients, and men's underwear.
For more information, contact Tori Cole at torilcole@yahoo.com.
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General
Where do you see Jesus?
During your travels, activities, and adventures this summer, take Jesus along with you...and tell us about it! Pick up a Flat Jesus in Ellis Hall Foyer, take photos throughout the summer, and post them on social media with the hashtag
#ASECFlatJesus. Tag us in your photos (
Facebook,
Instagram, and
Twitter), or email them to Jocelyn Cassada, our Director of Digital Communications. Visit the
Flat Jesus page on our website to see where he's been so far.
For more information, contact Jocelyn Cassada at jcassada@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Summer Parking Update
We have a few additional parking spaces in a new gravel lot behind the church off of Spring Street (next to Covenant Community). We also continue to have 50 spaces available in the garage of the Bank of America building on North Avenue. The entrance to the garage is across the street from the Negril Village Restaurant. During the summer months, these parking spaces are available on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn more at
allsaintsatlanta.org/parking-update.
Summer Church Office Hours and Closures
During the summer months, the church office closes at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays to give the staff extra time to enjoy the summer. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy on call.
Email Phishing Scams
Please beware of email scams by people who impersonate clergy or members of our community and ask for a "favor" and then ask for money or gift cards.
Learn more.
Diocesan News and Events
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Assisting In Services
Altar Guild
Dallie Gaskin, Kathi Rhodes, Jeanne Crass, Charlie Vorndran, Ashley Purcell
Flower Guild
Sunday Callers
Henry Oliver, Jay Lowe, Mimi Spang, Morrie Spang
Greeters
Mary Brennan, John Byrne, Lynda Byrne, Beth Chaplin, Sherry Collins, Courtney Fowler, John Frazer, Mary Beth Jordan, Elizabeth Klump, Nixon Lowe, Lori Reinking, Emily Schunior, Charlene Smith-Stewart, Uriah Stewart, Sarah Sullivan
8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Elizabeth Neundorfer
Lector
Julian Garza
Verger
Barbara Blender
10:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Steve Hines, Bruce Garner, George Gray, Ruth Gray
Eucharistic Visitor
Mimi Spang
Bruce Garner, Lynn Randolph
Intercessor
Mark Shaver
Vergers
Lynda Herrig, Julian Garza
Ushers
Robert Ball, John Boswell, Dan Davis, Lawson Glenn, Hank Harris, Charlie Henn, Campbell Henn, Christina Holland, Kevin Kelly, Chuck Konas, Edward Lindsey, Mark McDonald, Mike Nadal, Floyd Newton, Charlie Ogburn, Clay Rucker, Todd Silliman, Woody Vaughan, Rick Woodward
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Debbie Wilson
Lector
Morrie Spang
Verger
Kelly Kautt
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634 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
telephone 404-881-0835, facsimile 404-881-3796
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