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November 22, 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
No Wednesday Night Supper with Eucharist on November 27.
Monday and Tuesday
12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer, in the church
No Noonday Prayer on November 28.
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
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A Note From the Rector
Dear Saints,
This Sunday we will hear as a parish what we have been learning from other churches who have been imagining future possibilities for their buildings and grounds across a wide range of settings. The short version of what will be shared at the all parish forum this weekend is that there is a lot of dynamic and creative work happening all across the country. As we come to the end of this year of learning together from those beyond us, it's exciting to imagine what we might dream of together next year as we discern as a parish the future of our block and how we might further our mission not only in our own place in time, but for future generations. I do hope that you can join us, and lend your voice, not only this Sunday but very importantly next year when we will want to hear everybody's insights and views and passions for the life that we share and for the city we are called to serve.
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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.
Join the Future of Our Block Work
In preparation for next year's discernment as a parish over the future of our block, as we seek to leave a legacy for mission for generations to come, two new teams are being formed: the
Parish History Committee and the
Parish Engagement Committee. Most of the Parish History Committee's work will be focused on January next year. The work of the Parish Engagement Committee will focus on activity in March to June and then again from August to October.
If you are interested in serving on either committee, please contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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.
Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., P305/306, 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.
GALAS Winter Coat Drive for Threads
Sundays through November 24,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Throughout November, Gays and Lesbians at All Saints' (GALAS) are collecting new or gently used winter coats for Threads, our children's clothing ministry. 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.
Christmas Flower Donations
Sundays through December 1,
10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Kennedy Courtyard
Donations are due by Monday, December 2
to be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin
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.
Giving Tree Begins on Sunday!
Sundays through December 15,
Ellis Hall Foyer, Parish House
Select a gift from our Giving Tree (formerly known as Angel Tree) and bring joy to a child this Christmas season. Gifts for Refugee Ministries and Midtown Assistance Center will be due on December 8 and gifts for Emmaus House will be due on December 15. For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Don't Miss Saint Helena's Hellfire Pepper Jelly
Sundays through December 15,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall Foyer
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.
Youth Formation (grades 6-12)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., The Attic, 3rd Floor
Pritchett Children's Center
Children's Formation (grades K-5)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., 2nd floor,
Sunday Night Live (SNL)
Sunday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to SNL. This week we will meet in The Attic before taking a "field trip" to the Parish House to watch "Conceal & Carry" (see below). A light meal will be provided. Friends are welcome.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Out of Hand Theater Presents "Conceal & Carry"
Sunday, 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. We'll also hear from Louisa Basarrate, a representative of Moms Demand Action. Admission is free.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Worship
Thanksgiving Day Worship
Thursday, November 28, 10:00 a.m.,
Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Advent Quiet Night
Tuesday, December 10, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the church
Amid the bustle of this busy season, enjoy a quiet evening featuring music, readings, and prayers created by ecumenical monastics of Taizé, France, helping us rest in God's presence. Bring friends as we root ourselves in Christ's peace.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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. New pledges are due by Sunday, December 8 to be included in the updated list, which we will publish in the bulletin on Sunday, December 15. Thank you to the 650 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.
Have you considered making a gift
in memory of
a loved one?
The church will acknowledge your gift to the Memorials and Gifts Fund by listing the names of those honored in the Book of Remembrances, which is kept under glass in Egleston Hall. The fund serves to enhance worship in many ways, from new altar linens to Stations of the Cross artwork. If you'd like to make a gift, please make checks out to All Saints', write "Memorials and Gifts" in the memo line, and include a note with the name of your loved one, your address, and information about who you wish to receive the acknowledgement. You can also give online (
click here).
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 Limited space is available on the
All Saints' Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Biblical Jordan,
February 14-26, 2020!
Explore Israel and Jordan with fellow saints and our rector to, in Simon's words, "help us as a community to live more deeply into our appreciation of that special part of the world, its ancient themes and its modern-day complexities." Eight spaces have opened and are expected to fill quickly. Reservations with payments will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to view the brochure and
click here to register.
For more information, contact Brooke Weinmann at btweinmann@connoisseurstours.com or Kelly Marie Henry at kelly@connoisseurstours.com.
Wednesday Morning Discussion Group
Takes a Break on November 27
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 Takes a Break on November 27
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
Takes a Break on November 27
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.
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.
Advent Teaching Series
Sundays, December 8, 15 and 22,
10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ross Room, Parish House
Learn from Emory University professor, Dr. David Pacini, and All Saints' clergy as we explore both ancient and modern conceptions of Jesus and how we might follow Christ as Advent people for the sake of God's kingdom of justice and joy.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Parenting with God Series:
Continuing the Journey
Sunday, December 8,
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 an extra session in our parenting series.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Young Adult Formation Series: In Faith
Sunday, December 15, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P202, Parish House
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.
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Youth Formation
Click here to read the weekly update from our Youth Ministry.
Sunday Night Live (SNL) Christmas Party
Sunday, December 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
The Attic, Pritchett Children's Center
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to a special Christmas edition of Sunday Night Live! Bring friends and $5 to cover the cost of dinner.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Formation
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 for any amount of time 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
Takes a Break on November 27
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.
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 Borwick.
To bring a nativity scene for our display or to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
St. Nicholas Supper and Celebration
with the Junior Choir
Wednesday, December 4
Supper, 5:00 or 6:45 p.m., Ellis Hall, Parish House
Celebration, 6:05 p.m., in the church
Celebrate St. Nicholas Day during this favorite tradition for all ages. Hear a magical telling of the story of St. Nicholas of Myra, sing carols with the Junior Choir and bell ringers, and enjoy a delicious holiday feast before or after the celebration. Please register for the supper online (
click here); the cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children.
For more information, contact Leslie Aiken, St. Nicholas Chairperson, at aikenleslie@gmail.com.
St. Nicholas Shoe Collection for
Threads
and Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)
Wednesday, December 4 through Wednesday, January 8, Drop Off Donations in Ellis Hall Foyer, Parish House
As a way of sharing the spirit of St. Nicholas, join Children's Ministries in collecting shoes for Threads and Midtown Assistance Center. Bring in a pair of new children's shoes (all sizes) and/or gently used shoes and work boots for adults.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Lunch and Carols
Wednesday, December 5, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
You are warmly invited to enjoy a family-style lunch followed by caroling with our newest associate rector, Andy Barnett, at the piano! Please RSVP to Jill Gossett at
jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org and bring $10 to cover the cost of lunch.
We look forward to singing our favorites together!
Charlie and Helen Boyd
Diane and David Barber
Ken and Linda Stewart
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Music
Concert Series: Coro Vocati
Sunday, December 15, 3:00 p.m., in the church
The ensemble Coro Vocati returns to All Saints' for what has become an annual holiday tradition. Under the direction of John H. Dickson, this year's Advent and Christmas programming promises to delight. The cost is $25 for general admission, $10 for students, no cost for children and teens under age 18. Purchase admission at the door or online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/concert-series.
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
Serve as a Docent for the NAMES Project
AIDS Memorial Quilt at All Saints'
Thursday, November 28, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
Saturday, November 30, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 1, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., in the chapel
All Saints' has lost nearly 100 members to AIDS since the disease was first identified in 1981. This year, World AIDS Day falls on the first Sunday of Advent and, as part of our observance, we will display two blocks of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in our chapel, including panels made by parishioners as memorials to friends and loved ones. We invite everyone to come see the quilt and we also invite volunteers to serve as docents for two-hour shifts. No experience needed; talking points and handouts provided.
To volunteer, please contact Bruce Garner at bruce.garner@att.net.
Refugee Ministries: Educational Advocacy Home Visits
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Clarkston, GA
Are you interested in helping refugee parents connect with their children's educational needs and progress? Join us to conduct initial home visits in Clarkston. We will provide a script to follow and a volunteer partner to accompany you.
To sign-up, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Feed the Flock with the Holy Comforter
Dinner Ministry
Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 p.m.,
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 737 Woodland Ave.
Join a group from All Saints' in providing a meal for the community at Holy Comforter, a parish in southeast Atlanta where about 60% of the congregation live with mental illness.
To sign up to volunteer, please contact Shane Hunziker at shane.hunziker@shunziker.com.
Refugee Ministries Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.,
Leapin' Lizards, North Dekalb Mall 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy #1002, Decatur
Spread some holiday cheer with our refugee friends! We invite volunteers to help supervise and provide transportation (drivers must be 25 or older). This is a great opportunity for teens or families with small children to get to know the families we help support through our Refugee Ministries program.
To sign-up to volunteer or for more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, December 30, January 6 and 13, 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.
MLK Day 5K for Covenant Community
Monday, January 20, 8:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,
Piedmont Park
Register before December 31
Run or walk the MLK Day 5K with and for Covenant Community on January 20, 2020! Register online at
mlkday5k.com, and be sure to select Covenant Community as your team so they receive $5 from your entry fee. The cost is $30 before December 31 and increases after that.
For more information, contact Ann Stuart Pearce at soccergoob@hotmail.com.
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: underwear for boys in size 4T, winter clothes for baby boys and girls, new sneakers in all sizes for boys and girls, and long sleeve shirts in all sizes.
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
Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The church office will be closed starting at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and all day on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please dial 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy on call.
ReviveATL: Love in Action
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Forbes Arena, McAfee Court at Morehouse College, Atlanta
Join Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and Bishop Robert C. Wright of the Diocese of Atlanta, and Episcopalians, friends, and seekers who are following the call to open their hearts, minds, and doors to the concerns of our state and country, especially people who feel vulnerable and unwelcome. Priority registration is open through November 24 (click here). For more information, contact Sarah Hill at hill.sarh@gmail.com.
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 (includes lunch) and are expected to sell quickly. Learn more and purchase tickets at
firstpresatl.org/tiffanytalk.
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 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
Dali Barthares, Linda Harris, Dori Wofford, Kinsey Harper, Lynn Randolph
Flower Guild
Suzanne Boas, Sherry Terlemezian, Louise Franklin
Sunday Callers
Elvira Mannelly, Sintra Constant
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
8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Minister
David Pacini
Lector
Rob Boas
Verger
Lynda Herrig
9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Bruce Garner, Bob Persons, Steve Moreland, Jan Kibler, Lynn Wright, Ken Stewart
Eucharistic Visitor
Mary Jo Bryan
Lectors
Jenna Barone, Linda Stewart
Intercessor
Jiffy Page
Vergers
Gail Rogers, John Carter
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
Natalie Rinck, Lindsay Vicens, Jamie Vicens, Will Docka, Taylor Docka, Nora Gaynor, Darcy Gaynor, Catherine Heckler
11:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
David Todd, Katie Roll, Steve Hines, Dante Hudson
Lectors
Bruce Garner, Caroline Wendt
Intercessor
David Langford
Vergers
Kelly Kautt, Charlie Vorndran
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
Drew Gossett, Margaret Pope, Oliver Kosar, John Edward Kosar
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Ted French
Lector
Emily Schunior
Verger
Pat Pendleton
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telephone 404-881-0835, facsimile 404-881-3796
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