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December 13, 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
Wednesday Night Supper takes a break until January 8, 2020.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer, in the church
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A Note From the Rector
Dear Saints,
It's the singing season, no doubt about it. This week, attendees at Wednesday Night Supper were serenaded by the Dartmouth Cords, an a cappella group of eighteen elegant and versatile college male voices. This weekend we will welcome the singers of Coro Vocati for their annual Christmas concert at All Saints', Sunday at 3pm. And, not to be outdone, all are welcome to join us in taking Midtown's passing foot traffic unawares with our caroling at MARTA, Wednesday at 5pm. Cookies are promised to the angelic throng. All of this is, of course, a warm-up act to the real thing on Christmas Eve, when we will blend our voices with newcomers, longtime parishioners, and those who prefer to worship only on selective liturgical dates. Some of it will be ethereal, and no doubt there will be some interesting harmony from the the pews here and there, but all of it will be offered to God's glory - from our most accomplished professional musicians to those who are sure they could never sing a note in tune. Let us give thanks for the gift of singing, and for the even greater gift of this church and the life we share in Christ.
Draw near in faith; the infant king is nearly here.
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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.
Advent Teaching Series
Sundays, December 15 and 22, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Learn from Emory University professor, Dr. David Pacini, and All Saints' clergy in the second class of a three-part series to 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.
Young Adult Formation Series: In Faith
Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P202, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Explore resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives in our final meeting of 2019.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Deliver Poinsettias to Homebound Saints
Sign up on Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall Foyer, Parish House
Delivery is Sunday, December 22
The Sunday Callers, our ministry that delivers flower arrangements to homebound parishioners, invite everyone to help deliver poinsettias on the fourth Sunday of Advent to brighten the days of those who cannot come to church. Each volunteer will deliver one plant to one recipient and we will endeavor to match the zip codes of the volunteers to those of the recipients as best we can.
If you and/or your family are interested in participating, please contact Ellen Porter at sep66@comcast.net.
Giving Tree
Gifts are due on December 15,
Ellis Hall Foyer, Parish House
Thank you to everyone who purchased gifts for our Giving Tree! Our community gave over 400 gifts to children from Refugee Ministries, Midtown Assistance Center, and Emmaus House and over $3,000 in food card donations. Any remaining gifts for Emmaus House are due on Sunday, December 15. For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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,
Concert Series: Christmas with
Coro Vocati
Sunday, 3:00 p.m., in the church
The ensemble Coro Vocati returns to All Saints' for this annual holiday tradition of beautiful choral music. Under the direction of John H. Dickson, this year's Advent and Christmas program 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 (
click here).
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Worship
Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24
- 1:00 p.m., Lessons and Carols, in the church
- 3:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Junior and Primary Choirs, in the church
- 5:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Youth Choir, in the church
- 7:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Adult Choir, in the church
- 10:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Adult Choir, in the church
Childcare is available at the 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00 p.m. services on Christmas Eve, but not on Christmas Day.
Christmas Day Worship
Wednesday, December 25
- 10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
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Giving
Year-End Giving
The year is swiftly coming to a close, but there's still time to make a 2019 gift, pledge payment, or stock transfer. We must have all year-end gifts by noon on Tuesday, December 31 (or postmarked by that date) for 2019 tax purposes. Stock transfers come to us without the sender's name and we want to acknowledge your gift properly, so please let Ellen Hayes or Betsey Gibbs know the name of the stock being given as well as the number of shares. The information you need to make a stock transfer is below:
- Charles Schwab account name: All Saints' Episcopal Church
- Account number: 1084-6679
- DTC number: 0164, Code: 40
2020 Pledge Payment Envelopes
If you'd like to use our envelopes for your pledge payments, please help yourself to the 2020 envelopes on the round table near the reception desk in Egleston Hall Library.
For more information, contact Ellen Hayes at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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 Takes a Break
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in P201, Parish House
The Jezebels will resume on January 8, 2020 with a new selection chosen by the group.
For more information, contact Mimi Spang at mimispang@comcast.net.
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Youth Formation
The Youth Confirmation Registration Deadline is January 5
The spring youth confirmation program begins on January 12 and all youth in grades 8-10 are welcome to participate. Learn more and sign up by January 5 at
yallsaints.church/confirmation.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Formation
Click here to read the weekly update from Children's Ministries.
Come As You Are Christmas Pageant
with the Cherub and Youth Choirs
Sunday, December 22,
9:00 a.m. worship service,
in the church
On the last Sunday of Advent, all children are invited to dress up and tell the Christmas story during our annual non-rehearsed, no-pressure pageant that is filled with the Holy Spirit. Children who would like to participate should arrive between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. to select a costume on the 2nd floor of Pritchett Children's Center. Everyone is invited to join us after the pageant for cookies in Ellis Hall! Children can return their costumes to Ellis Hall as well.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
Wednesday Night Supper Takes a Break
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
Wednesday Night Supper will take a break starting December 18 and resume on January 8, 2020.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Caroling with the Saints at the
MARTA Station
Wednesday, December 18, 5:00 p.m.,
North Avenue MARTA Station
Join All Saints' clergy, members of the choir, and fellow saints in making a joyful noise by singing carols at the entrance of the North Avenue MARTA station, followed by refreshments in Ellis Hall. Bring your favorite Christmas cookie to share!
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintstatlanta.org.
Young Adults: Saints on Tap Advent Potluck
Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 p.m.,
The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
Break out the holiday attire (if you so choose) and bring your favorite dish to share.
RSVP with what you're bringing to Michael Asmussen at michael.asmussen@gmail.com.
Welcome Team Lunch and Learn
Sunday, January 12, 12:30 p.m.,
Ross Room 3rd Floor, Parish House
The Welcome Team invites new members to help us grow this important ministry in 2020. Our goal is to help all who come here feel like members of our church family by inviting them into our life together, helping them feel welcome, and connecting them with fellow saints and ministries that align with their interests. Anyone who would like to join us is invited to enjoy lunch and a training session together.
To sign up, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsaltanta.org by Friday, January 10. For more information, contact Dan Pennywell, Parish Life Liaison, at danielpennywell@yahoo.com or Beth Chaplin, Welcome Team Chairperson, at bethchaplin2014@gmail.com.
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Music
The Atlanta Boy Choir's Christmas Concert
Friday, December 20, 7:30 p.m., in the church
The Atlanta Boy Choir, now in residence at All Saints', will perform a free Christmas concert with the Alumni Men's Choir and guests.
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
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, January 13, 20, and 27,
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.
St. Nicholas Shoe Collection for
Threads and Midtown Assistance Center
Drop Off Donations in Ellis Hall Foyer, Parish House through Wednesday, January 8
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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, January 19, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,
Fireplace Room, Tate Hall
This holiday season, please give the gift of life by signing up to donate blood at during our blood drive with the American Red Cross blood drive. To make an appointment, visit
redcrossblood.org or email Mary Jo Bryan at
mjb2bryan@gmail.com.
MLK Day 5K for Covenant Community
Monday, January 20, 8:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.,
Piedmont Park
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.
Volunteer to Serve during the Forma Conference
Tuesday, January 21 through Friday, January 24,
All Saints' Campus
All Saints' will host clergy and lay leaders from Episcopal churches around the country during the Forma Conference. We invite volunteers to serve during the conference by offering directions, greeting, and other fun and easy tasks. Any amount of time you can offer will be helpful. To sign up, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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.
Help Re-stock Threads!
Threads, our children's clothing ministry, set a new record by serving over 100 children last week! After all of that wonderful shopping, the shop is little low on inventory. Help us re-stock the shelves by donating new and gently used clothing, especially baby and toddler clothes for cold weather, long-sleeved shirts for boys in sizes 10 and 12, and warm hats and knee socks.
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 (includes lunch) and are expected to sell quickly. Learn more and purchase tickets at
firstpresatl.org/tiffanytalk.
Parking for Fox Theater Events
Starting this month we are entering into a lease with Lanier Parking when our parking is not in use for church and other activities as a source of revenue for the church. Initially, we will focus on Fox Theater events. Please let us know if you have questions.
For more information, contact Pat Kiley at patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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Learning Together with the
Future of Our Block
Steering Committee
On Sunday, November 24, we had the final session in our series of Learning Together presentations, exploring 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.
Visit
futureofourblock.org
to read recaps of all of the Learning Together sessions and to learn about next steps.
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Assisting In Services
Altar Guild
Lynne Bryant, Betsy Robinson, Libba Wight, Amelia Baker
Flower Guild
Jennifer Rucker, Patty Johnson
Sunday Callers
Vicky Cork, Cheryl Estes, Allen Estes
Welcome Team
Jeanne Crass, Sarah Hansen, Sherry Collins, Babs Turner, Mary Brennan, Mary Wyman Woodward, Rainey Woodward, Leighton Stradtman, Sydney Cleland, Mimi Spang, Debbie Wilson, Jowell Thome, Courtney Fowler, Hania Poole, Jay Poole
8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Minister
David Pacini
Lector
Bill Bedford
Verger
Barbara Blender
9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Lauri Begley, Bruce Garner, Jo Ann Dalton, Bob Persons, Lynn Wright, Jason Naunas
Lectors
Buck Winfield, Emily Schunior
Intercessor
Alvin Moore
Vergers
John Carter, Gail Rogers
Ushers
David Aldridge, David Barber, Fain Barton, Luke Barton, Will Barton, David Begley, Kris Birkness, Doug Bragg, Dave Chambless, Iain Chambless, Justin Connell, David DeLaney, Kevin Hayes, Larry Jones, Steve Moreland, Jason Naunas, Lee Robinson, Mike Rodgers, Caroline Stanford, Johnathan Stanford, Vance White, Ritchie Williams
Acolytes
Izzy Enloe, Ella Enloe, Jojo Phillips, Jackson Reinking, Thomas Freer, Beau Reinking, Lucy Lesesne
11:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Katie Roll, Steve Hines, Jamie Miller, Dot Miller
Eucharistic Visitor
Carmie McDonald
Lectors
Frank Thomas, Caroline Wendt
Intercessor
Ryan Washington
Vergers
Lynda Smith, Lynda Herrig
Ushers
Peggy Allumbaugh, Joe Bryan, Dabney Daniel, JoAnn Foshee, Walter George, Virginia Harrison, David Martin, Jamie Miller, Dot Miller, David Osborn, Jim Paisley, Dan Pennywell, Mary Polly, Charlie Rigby, Morrie Spang, Bob Woodward
Acolytes
Sarah Henn, Campbell Henn, Paul Frilingos, Margaret Pope, Cate Stevens, Katherine Aiken, Caroline Stanford
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Jan Kibler
Lector
Christina Holland
Verger
Jerry Byrd
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