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December 27, 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
Please note that our weekday worship services continue to take a break this week:
- Noonday Prayer will resume on January 6.
- Wednesday Eucharist (12:05 p.m.) will resume on January 8.
- Wednesday Night Supper and 7-Minute Eucharist will also resume on January 8.
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A Note From the Rector
Dear Saints,
Merry Christmas! Many blessings to you as you celebrate Christmas near and far. My family and I send you greetings from Florida as we seek to bring glad tidings to the alligators of the Everglades. We hope to return fully intact and look forward to celebrating the second Sunday in Christmas with you all on January 5th.
May Christ's light shine within you and through you this Christmas time.
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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.
Children's Formation (grades K-5) and Youth Formation (grades 6-12) Take a Break
Formation classes for children and youth will resume on Sunday, January 5.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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In January, join us as we celebrate the legacy entrusted to us as a church that has served Atlanta for nearly 120 years. Each Sunday, we will raise up our parish's history with distinctive worship bulletins, classes, and forums:
Telling the All Saints' Story
Sunday, January 5, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Join parishioners as they share their experiences of writing the history of All Saints'.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
All Saints' Worshipping Through the Years
Sunday, January 12, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Come to sing, pray, and explore how our parish has worshipped through the decades. F
or more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Stories of the Saints
Sunday, January 12, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Listen to fellow parishioners share their personal stories of life together on this block in times past.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, January 19
Preacher/ Teacher, The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice,
9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services
Parish Forum: Serving God in the City,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will welcome back to All Saints' the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice as our preacher/teacher. Natosha will preach at the 9:00 a.m. and the 11:15 a.m. services and speak at the forum,
Serving God in the City. During worship, we will be joined by the Singing Sisters from Ebenezer Baptist Church and other instrumentalist performers.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
A Heritage to Build On
Sunday, January 26, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Give thanks for our history as our rector, Simon Mainwaring, offers a personal reflection on themes of the All Saints' story that strike him the most, and we enjoy tastes of southern favorites from bygone years.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Worship
Epiphany Worship Service for All Ages
Wednesday, January 8, 5:00-5:25 p.m., in the chapel
Join us for a special service for all ages to celebrate the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. As the Magi brought gifts for the Christ child, we will collect gifts of canned goods/non-perishable foods for the Atlanta Food Bank. Bring your gifts to the service and place them in the baskets at the back of the chapel.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Giving
Am I Giving Enough for God's Work in the World?
Pledge commitments are essential to the work we do at All Saints'. Pastoral care, our young adult ministry, inspiring music, and space for men in recovery to receive counseling and encouragement - all of these and more depend on our gifts to the church. Make your pledge commitment today (
click here) if you haven't already, and if you are writing a year-end check or paying with stocks that have done well this year, please consider including a little more for the needs of a parish that is in the city, for the city.
Thank you,
Bradley & Lelia Pratt and Tom Harvey & Greg Coffman
2020 Annual Canvass Chairs
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 Takes a Break
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., P307, Parish House
Wednesday Morning Discussion Group will resume on January 8.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Jim Donald at jasdonald@aol.com.
Contemplative Prayer Takes a Break
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in P202, Parish House
Contemplative Prayer will resume on January 8. 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 with a new selection chosen by the group.
For more information, contact Mimi Spang at mimispang@comcast.net.
Novel Theology: The Aviator by Eugene Vodolazkin
Facilitator: Clark Lemons
Wednesday, January 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,
P307, 3rd Floor, Parish House
In January join us for a discussion of the book,
The Aviator, in which a man wakes up in the hospital and has no memory of past events or even his name. As memories slowly resurface, he paints a vivid picture of life in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century, richly evoking the sights, sounds and political turmoil of those days.
For more information, contact Amelia Tuttle at amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com or visit allsaintsatlanta.org/novel-theology.
Samaritan Readers: Silver Rights by Connie Curry
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m.,
P201, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Samaritan Readers will resume in January with the book,
Silver Rights, by All Saints' own Connie Curry. The book offers a powerful and heartfelt account of a family in Mississippi during the civil rights era as public schools were being desegregated. Please note that our meeting this month is on Wednesday, January 29.
For more information, contact Bruce Garner at bruce.garner@att.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.
Click here to learn more and sign up by January 5.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Formation
Save the Date for Vacation Bible School!
As you make summer plans and fill out camp registrations, please save June 8-12 for Vacation Bible School. More details to come in February.
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 resume on January 8.
Young Adults: Saints on Tap
Thursday, January 16, 7:00-9:30 p.m.,
Urban Tree Cidery, 1465 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta
Enjoy fellowship with our young adult group at Urban Tree Cidery, a family owned and operated cidery, and then venture over to Yeah Burger for dinner.
To RSVP, contact Michael Asmussen at michael.asmussen@gmail.com.
Welcome Team Lunch and Learn
NEW DATE: Sunday, February 23, 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@allsaintsatlanta.org. 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
Concert Series: A Golden Wire
Saturday, February 1, 7:30 p.m., in the church
A Golden Wire is a period instrument ensemble based in New York City, specializing in music of England and the British Isles, combining subtle instruments of the Baroque to bring the past to life. The ensemble will present music associated with the Restoration of the English monarchy following the regime of Oliver Cromwell. 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
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.
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, January 27 and February 3 and 17,
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.
Young Adult Dinner with Covenant Community
Thursday, January 30, 5:00-8:00 p.m.,
Covenant Community
Join our young adults to host a meal for the men of Covenant Community. We'll be cooking and sharing a meal with the 14 current residents, so let us know how you would like to contribute (shop, cook, dine, clean-up). You definitely won't want to miss this night of conversation with men who have shared hard-won wisdom from their lives and blessed us with the light of faith, humor, and hope.
To sign up, email Alexis Skeen at aleskeen@gmail.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: Rooted in Jesus. 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.
Donate Clothing, Books, Toiletries, and Laundry Soap to Threads
Threads, our children's clothing ministry, requests donations of warm clothing for toddler girls, belts for boys, pajamas in all sizes, children's books, toiletries, and bottles of laundry soap.
Donate or Volunteer with Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)
MAC, our ministry partner that provides emergency assistance, requests donations of cold weather gear (especially men's coats, hats, gloves, and scarves), laundry soap, blankets, space heaters, canned food (especially cooking oil, salmon, jelly, and chicken and rice soup). We also invite new volunteers to help with our food pantry, clothing closet, and reception desk. F
or more information, visit midtownassistancectr.org or contact Tori Cole at torilcole@yahoo.com.
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General
ReviveATL: Love in Action
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Clark Atlanta University's L.S. Epps Gymnasium
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. Members of our own Youth and Children's Choirs will sing during this event! To register, visit
connecting.episcopalatlanta.org/reviveatl.
Tiffany Talk and Tour
Saturday, February 1, 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.
Church Office Closed on New Year's Eve and Day
The church office will close at noon on December 31 and reopen on January 2. 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 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
Leila Konas, Linda Boyte, Rachel Greil, Dana Aldridge
Flower Guild
Sunday Callers
Ann Stuart Pearce, Ellen Porter
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
Elizabeth Neundorfer
Lector
David Pacini
Verger
Lynda Herrig
9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Ken Stewart, Katie Roll, Steve Moreland, David Todd, Justin Averette, Ruth Gray
Vergers
Gail Rogers, Charlie Vorndran
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
Jack Srinivasan, Joe Srinivasan, Richard Wofford, Fain Barton, Carter McGraw, Kate Barton
11:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Keith Hollingsworth, Bruce Garner, Becky Williams, Steve Hines
Eucharistic Visitor
Mimi Spang
Lectors
Bruce Garner, John Carter
Intercessor
Becky Williams
Vergers
Lynda Smith, Missi McMorries
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
Lewis James, John Russ, Wallace Toole, William Smith-Waddell
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Debbie Wilson
Lector
Morrie Spang
Verger
Pat Pendleton
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634 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
telephone 404-881-0835, facsimile 404-881-3796
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