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November 8, 2019
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In This Issue...
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Worship Schedule
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I, in the chapel
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the chapel
Wednesday
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the chapel
6:11 p.m. 7-Minute Eucharist at Wednesday Night Supper,
in Ellis Hall
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer, in the church
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A Note From the Rector
Dear Saints,
Remembrance has been an essential part of the life of faith since our Hebrew forebears recalled their days of wandering in the wilderness. The word 'remember' appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, inviting us to be a people who make our way forward in life by looking back at the path we have already trod. That will certainly be our call this Sunday, as we mark Veterans Day, seeking to remember those among us within and beyond the parish whose sacrifices were made on our behalf. As is our tradition, the Georgia Boy Choir will also join us on Sunday morning, offering through their song a living testament to the future, as we strive together to build a more peaceful and just world. May we each be instruments of God's peace, and may we remember well all those we seek to give thanks for this weekend.
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Hot Sunday Breakfast
Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Ellis Hall, Parish House
The cost is $5 per person; all proceeds go to the Men of Hope at Covenant Community.
Guest Choir: The Georgia Boy Choir
We're excited to welcome the Georgia Boy Choir for the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services.
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Michael Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
All Parish Forum
For the City: Building Networks of Compassion
with Ted Terry
Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, Parish House
We're excited to welcome Ted Terry, the mayor of Clarkston, a city that is known as "the most diverse square mile in the US" and is home to many of the families that we support through our Refugee Ministries program. Join us to learn how to build networks of compassion and hope.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Artist in Residence Series
Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ross Room, Parish House
In the third session, Ariel Fristoe will discuss "Conceal & Carry," a performance that invites the audience to ride along with the father of a school shooting victim on an all-night drive towards revenge. Parishioner and actor Lee Osorio will present an excerpt from the play (come see the entire play on Sunday, November 24 at 6:15 p.m. in the Ross Room).
Click here to learn more. F
or more information, contact Rebecca Parker at rebecca.parker@comcast.net.
Parenting with God Series: Continuing the Journey
Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m., P307, Parish House
Caring for children is both a gift and a challenge. Join Kathy Roberts, our Director of Children's Ministries, and fellow saints engaged in the messy and sacred art of childrearing for the latest in our parenting series.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Saint Helena's Hellfire Pepper Jelly is Back!
Sundays through December 15,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall Foyer
The women of the Saint Helena's chapter are back with their world-famous Hellfire Pepper Jelly! Get your stocking stuffers and hostess gifts before they sell out. Proceeds support Threads, Church of the Common Ground, and Covenant Community, as well as tuition for a female seminarian at Lake Tanganyika Theological College in Tanzania. Cash or check only (no credit cards).
For more information, contact Wanda Bokoski at wandabokoski@gmail.com.
GALAS Winter Coat Drive for Threads
Sundays through November 24, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Gays and Lesbians at All Saints' (GALAS) are collecting warm winter coats for Threads, our children's clothing ministry. Please donate new or gently used children's coats throughout the month of November. Our most needed sizes are: toddler girl size 2T; infant boy and girl one-piece snow suits; boys' all sizes, especially 10-16; and girls' sizes 7-16. We are happy to accept cash donations as well.
For more information, contact Bob Tick at tioh@att.net.
Donate to Covenant Community's
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sundays through November 17,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Each year, the men of Covenant Community host a Thanksgiving dinner for people experiencing homelessness across Atlanta. Help support this meaningful event by donating food and/or funds!
For more information, contact Johnathan Davis at jdavis@covenantatlanta.org.
Collect Hats, Socks, & Gloves
with Children's Ministries
Sundays through November 17,
Drop off Donations in Ellis Hall or in the Basket on the 2nd Floor of Pritchett Children's Center
Join our children in collecting adult-sized warm hats, socks, and gloves to give away at Covenant Community's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We also welcome donations of travel-sized toiletries for Blessing Bags.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Youth Formation (grades 6-12)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., The Attic, Pritchett Children's Center
Children's Formation (grades K-5)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., 2nd floor, Pritchett Children's Center
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Youth: Sunday Night Live (SNL)
Sunday, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic, 3rd Floor Pritchett Children's Center
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to SNL, an awesome evening of community-building, games, and great food! Friends are welcome. Bring $5 to cover the cost of dinner.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Worship
Contemplative Field Trip to
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Monday, November 11, 8:00 p.m. Taizé Service,
1790 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta
Explore contemplative prayer with fellow saints as we participate in a communal service of Taizé prayer at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Meet us there at 7:50 p.m. or catch a ride from our parking lot at 7:30 p.m.
Please email The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org to let her know you're coming and whether you'd like a ride.
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Giving
There is still time to make your pledge!
Add your name to our Annual Giving List by making a pledge online (click here) or by using the paper pledge card at the back of the bulletin. Thank you to the 600 who have made their pledge!
Thank you!
Tom Harvey & Greg Coffman and Lelia & Bradley Pratt
Co-Chairs of the 2020 Annual Canvass
For more information, contact Lelia Pratt leliaschwabpratt@gmail.com.
Christmas Flower Donations
Sundays, November 17 through December 1,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard
On Christmas Eve, the Flower Guild creates a beautiful floral offering, a tradition made possible only by the generous donations of this parish. Donations can be made in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one online (
click here) or at the Flower Guild table.
For more information, contact Bill Bedford at sterlingoaks@live.com.
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Wednesday Morning Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., P307, Parish House
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Jim Donald at jasdonald@aol.com.
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in P202, Parish House
For more information, contact Gretchen Chateau at jetteyeknight@hotmail.com.
Jezebels: Women's Book Study
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in P201, Parish House
The Jezebels are currently reading and discussing The Greater Journey by David McCullough. We will take a break on November 27, meet on December 4, and then take another break for the rest of 2019, reconvening on January 8, 2020 with a new selection chosen by the group.
For more information, contact Mimi Spang at mimispang@comcast.net.
Samaritan Readers
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.,
P201, Parish House
This month, the Samaritan Readers group will read and discuss
The Black Calhouns, by Gail Lumet Buckley, daughter of the late actress/singer Lena Horne, which details the experiences of an extraordinary African American family from Civil War to civil rights.
For more information, contact Bruce Garner at bruce.garner@att.net.
All Parish Forum
For the City: Education for All God's Children
Sunday, November 17, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
Join Comer Yates, parishioner and Executive Director of the Atlanta Speech School, and Dr. Mark Becker, President of Georgia State University, as they engage in dialogue about solutions that seek to address the challenges of providing access to high quality education for all in Atlanta and beyond.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Young Adults Formation Series: In Faith
Sunday, November 17, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P202, Parish House
Join our young adults to explore resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Young Adults Formation Series:
Sink Your Teeth Into This
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m.,
P307, Parish House
Be part of a discussion with young adults that invites us to sink our teeth into spiritual resources for living with courage and faith in an ever-changing world.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Novel Theology:
The House of the Dead by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,
P307, Parish House
Facilitator: Robert Higdon
In 1849, Dostoevsky was sentenced to four years of hard labor in a Siberian prison camp. This is the novel he wrote after his release, based on notes he smuggled out, which not only brought him fame, but also founded the tradition of Russian prison writing.
For more information, contact Amelia Tuttle at amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com or visit allsaintsatlanta.org/novel-theology.
Young Adults: Saints on Tap
Thursday, November 21, 7:00-9:30 p.m.,
Torched Hop Brewing Company, 249 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Join us the week before Thanksgiving to celebrate our blessings with fellow saints at Torched Hop. We're hoping to reserve one of the bocce ball courts!
Please RSVP to Michael Asmussen at michael.asmussen@gmail.com by November 17.
Learning Together with the Future of Our Block
Steering Committee
Sunday, November 24, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
In this final session of our series of Learning Together presentations, explore how churches across the country have imagined their own legacy projects for their buildings and grounds as we prepare next year at All Saints' to discern the future of our own block.
For more information, visit futureofourblock.org.
Out of Hand
Theater
Presents "Conceal & Carry"
Sunday, November 24, 6:15-8:00 p.m.,
Ross Room, Parish House
The performance features two parishioners, Ariel Fristoe (director) and Lee Osorio (actor), and tackles gun violence in America and how we might go about curing our addiction to guns. After the performance we'll hear from Louisa Basarrate, a representative of Moms Demand Action.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Advent Retreat: Holy Waiting
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,
Monastery of the Holy Spirit,
2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers
Take time to slow down during this half-day contemplative retreat, led by The Rev. Sarah Stewart and Carmie McDonald. On sacred grounds that Cistercian contemplatives have called home for the last 75 years, we will explore how the Holy One patiently waits for union with us, even as we wait for God's transformation of the whole creation. The cost is $30 per person (includes lunch); register online (
click here) by December 2.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Youth Formation
Click here to read the weekly update from our Youth Ministry.
Annual Youth Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The deadline to order is Friday, November 15
Help us raise funds for the annual youth pilgrimage to Canterbury and London this summer!
Click here to order your Fraser Fir trees and wreaths online. Pickup will be December 7 and 8.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Attic Invasion Overnight and Day of Service
Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. through
Saturday, November 16, 12:00 p.m.,
The Attic, 3rd Floor Pritchett Children's Center
Calling all youth in grades 6-8! Join us for this Attic Invasion Overnight, followed by a Saturday service day. Bring your sleeping bag, a change of clothes, and toiletries. We'll spend Saturday morning serving with our core ministries and finish by noon. Bring $5 to help cover food expenses. Joel will be happy to sign off on school service hours.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Sunday Night Live (SNL)
Sunday, November 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m.,
The Attic, 3rd Floor Pritchett Children's Center
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to SNL, an awesome evening of community-building, games, and great food! Friends are welcome. Bring $5 to cover the cost of dinner.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Formation
Click here to read the weekly update from Children's Ministries.
Little Saints' Family Lunch
Sunday, November 17, 12:15 p.m.,
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llis Hall, Parish House
Enjoy a simple lunch, playtime, and fellowship with families in the same age and stage as yours. We will provide sandwiches, chips, drinks, and some fruit, as well as toys and coloring for the kids.
Please RSVP to Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org and let her know how many people you're bringing.
Give Away Blessing Bags and Warm Clothes at Covenant Community's Thanksgiving Dinner
Tuesday, November 26, 4:30-7:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
Join us as we give away Blessing Bags with toiletries and warm hats, socks, and gloves to guests as they leave Covenant Community's Thanksgiving Dinner.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
Wednesday Night Supper and 7-Minute Eucharist
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall, Parish House
Click here to RSVP for supper or register at the Parish Life table on Sunday mornings.
For more information, email Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Earth Stewards Creation Care Potluck
Sunday, November 17, 12:30-1:45 p.m.,
Ross Room, Parish House
Join fellow saints for an intergenerational potluck and conversation, as we consider ways to educate our community and to curate service projects that renew and restore the whole of creation. Whether you identify as a long-time earth steward or a curious planetary pilgrim, we invite you! Bring a dish to share and your most creative ideas.
For more information, contact Deborah Stacy at debgeb98@gmail.com.
Advent Adventure and Festival
Sunday, December 1, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
All saints of all ages are invited to celebrate the start of Advent! Make an Advent wreath and other fun crafts and peruse our wonderful nativity display. We'll also have crafts available for purchase: All Saints' shield ornaments by the St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild and gingerbread houses by Linda Bailey.
To bring a nativity scene for our display or to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
Attend a Volunteer Information Session
with
Respite Care Atlanta
Monday, November 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,
Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church,
2715 Peachtree Road NE
Respite Care Atlanta provides a safe weekday place and vital interaction for those with mild cognitive impairment, as well as valuable self-care time for caregivers. During this information session, learn more about the organization and the many volunteer opportunities available.
To sign-up for the volunteer information session, contact Lola Battle at batlola@att.net.
Volunteer During the 2019 Record Restriction Summit
Monday, November 11, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
The Temple, 1589 Peachtree Street NE
All Saints' is partnering with The Temple and other communities of faith along the "Peachtree Corridor" to provide the Records Restriction Summit, a focused, one-day effort to restrict and seal non-violent misdemeanor offenses that did not result in convictions. The goal is to lift these barriers, allowing citizens to return to productive, meaningful lives.
Click here to volunteer for a two-hour shift.
For more information, contact Ann Stuart Pearce at soccergoob@hotmail.com.
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, November 25, December 23 and 30,
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.
Serve as an Usher During our 11:15 a.m.
Worship Services
Our Usher Ministry invites new members to serve as friendly faces and provide warm welcome to everyone who enters our church doors, with extra attention to visitors and those with special needs. Ushers also distribute bulletins, collect offerings, provide attendance counts, and guide worshipers to communion. Each 11:15 a.m. team serves one month at a time for four months during the year.
If you're interested in serving, please contact Charlie Rigby at polyadd333@gmail.com.
Donate Shoes and Clothing to Threads
Threads, our children's clothing ministry, requests the following donations: new sneakers for boys and girls (all sizes), sweaters for boys and girls (all sizes, especially youth size 5), winter clothes for toddler girls (all sizes), and winter clothes for babies.
For more information, 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.
Donate Men's Shoes and Underwear to Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)
MAC, our ministry partner that provides emergency assistance, requests donations of new or gently used work shoes or work boots and new men's underwear.
For more information, contact Tori Cole at torilcole@yahoo.com.
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General
Tiffany Talk and Tour
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.,
All Saints' Episcopal Church, North Avenue Presbyterian Church, and First Presbyterian Church
Tour three churches in Midtown, including our own, with Tiffany historian Dr. Josh Probert to learn more about the history and significance of the stained-glass windows, especially those created by Louis C. Tiffany. Tickets are $25 and are expected to sell out quickly.
Learn more and purchase tickets at firstpresatl.org/tiffanytalk.
Church Office Closed on Monday, November 11
The church office will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. 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 continue to 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.
Reminder: Parking on Sunday Mornings
On Sundays only, 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 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the entrance to the garage is across the street from the Negril Village Restaurant.
Click here to view a map.
Please be Mindful of Parishioners with Limited Mobility
On Sunday mornings, the parking spaces on West Peachtree Street, in front of the church, are reserved for those who use a cane, walker, wheelchair, or otherwise find getting from the parking lot to the church to be slow or difficult. We also ask that parishioners with full mobility reserve the surface lot next to Egleston Hall for seniors and those with limited mobility.
Diocesan News and Events
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Assisting In Services
Altar Guild
Cissa Rassel, Melanie Hardin, Molly Mears, Susan Virgin
Flower Guild
Jennifer Rucker, Dana Aldridge
Sunday Callers
Vicky Cork, Cheryl Estes, Allen Estes
Welcome Team
Dan Pennywell, Lori Reinking, Elizabeth Klump, Uriah Stewart, Charlene Smith-Stewart, Hamilton Reavey, Leila Konas, David Smith, Dante Hudson, Virginia Harrison, Nixon Lowe, De O'Roark
Parish Life
Jill Gossett
8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Barksdale Collins
Lector
Robert Ball
Verger
Alvin Moore
9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
David Todd, George Gray, Jason Naunas, Ruth Gray, Dot Miller, Jamie Miller
Eucharistic Visitor
Bob Bunker
Lectors
Lynn Randolph, George Gray
Intercessor
Jennifer Brown
Vergers
Ellen Porter, Jerry Byrd
Ushers
Robert Ball, John Boswell, Dan Davis, Lawson Glenn, Hank Harris, Campbell Henn, Charlie 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
Acolytes
Kadin Barrett, Will Bryan, Maddie Coleman, Claire DePlonty, William Echols, Fiona Sullivan
11:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Steve Hines, Cissa Rassel, Katie Roll, Bruce Garner
Lectors
Ed Wooller, Dante Hudson
Intercessor
Gretchen Chateau
Vergers
Ellen Porter, John Carter
Ushers
Brian Brown, Gabriella Castro-Diaz, Hannibal Heredia, Keith Hollingsworth, Mary Moore, Lanier Quantz, Newton Quantz, J Harry Shannon, Clayton Skinner, David Smith, Mark Thompson, David Todd, Antonio Vicens, Charlie Vorndran
Acolytes
Lewis James, John Russ, Wallace Toole, Quint Wingate, Nicholas Brookswolf, William Smith-Waddell
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Katie Roll
Lector
Caitlin Terry
Verger
Barbara Blender
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