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January 31, 2020
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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
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- 12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer, in the church
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
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A Note From the Rector
Dear Saints,
I enjoyed a holy conversation with one of our parishioners this week who described what we share on our block at All Saints' as an 'Eden.' It is a haven in the city where we have chosen to persist in being a place where people truly meet one another. Lives have intersected, and in doing so discovered the God who abides in us all. How we abide, how we dwell in the life of this city will be the theme of this Sunday's beginning of the new 'Faith in the City' series, a four-part exploration of what it might look like to live out our faith through the concerns of our city. We will start with housing; a pressing topic in Atlanta as indeed it is across the nation. Renee Glover will be our forum speaker. She is formerly Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Housing Authority, chair of Habitat for Humanity International's board, and she served on two national bipartisan housing policy commissions, charged with making recommendations to the United States Congress. On Wednesday night, following Renee's time with us on Sunday, Natosha Reid Rice and I will co-lead a deeper dive session that will allow us to delve more into how our faith might inform our part in the conversation around us regarding housing. I hope that you will find this series stimulating and that it will provoke a deeper engagement for you and your faith in this city we call home.
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Hot Sunday Breakfast
Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
The cost is $5 per person; all proceeds go to the Men of Hope at Covenant Community.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Natosha Reid Rice
Sunday, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services,
in the church
Join us in welcoming Natosha Reid Rice back to All Saints' as our guest preacher and co-leader of the Faith in the City series (see below).
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
 Faith in the City Series:
Atlanta's Renaissance and America's Urban Housing Crisis
Forum: Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Follow Up Discussion: Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
We're excited to welcome Renee Glover as our guest speaker for the first forum in our Faith in the City series. Ms. Glover is an expert on the topics of urban revitalization, real estate development, and community building. Her leadership has guided the Atlanta Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity International, and the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission. On Wednesday, February 5, join our rector Simon and Rev. Natosha Reid Rice for an in-depth follow up discussion.
For more information, click here or contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Great Performers of Classical Music with Bob Edge
Sundays, February 2 through March 1,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Bob Edge will lead a five-week series of music appreciation classes to help both music lovers and novices hone their listening skills and enjoy great music. This year's classes will focus on living performers such as Joshua Bell, Lang Lang, Renee Fleming, Yoyo Ma, and Benjamin Grosvenor.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Jesus on the Front Page with Carl Anderson
Sundays, February 2, 9, and 16. 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P305/306, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Join us for a weekly discussion of a current news story - about our block, our city, our nation, or the world. We reflect on how we are called as Christians to respond in the public arena, in our private lives, in our parish, and in our prayers, developing the discipline of intentionally turning ourselves from our empowering and nurturing faith community to the world Jesus calls us to serve. In February, we go to the movies with Carl Anderson and reflect on the Academy Award Best Movie nominations - brokenness, hope, grace.
For more information, contact Ethel Ware Carter at ethelware@aol.com.
Children's Formation (grades K-5)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
2nd floor, Pritchett Children's Center
Youth Formation (grades 6-12)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
All Saints' Youth Choir Visits Grace Episcopal Church
This Sunday, our Youth Choir will lead worship, sing, and ring at Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, GA during their annual out-of-town trip. Karol Kimmell, Joel Smith, and the Rev. Zack Nyein are travelling with them.
For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Worship
All Saints' Quiet Night
Tuesday, February 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the chapel
Join us for a peaceful evening of prayer and contemplation, featuring music familiarized by the monastic brothers of Taizé, France. Bring friends, family, and your whole selves to rest and be restored in God's presence.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Giving
What does it look like to be called to a life of generosity?
Giving can be an antidote to the anxiety that we do not have enough money. When you feel anxious, try making a gift - to church, to a favorite cause, to your neighbor - whatever it is, giving can help bring you closer to what you care about. If you haven't yet made your pledge to All Saints', go online and join us in all giving together at
allsaintsatlanta.org/giving.
Thank you!
Bradley & Lelia Pratt and Tom Harvey & Greg Coffman
2020 Annual Canvass Chairs
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Wednesday Morning Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.,
P307, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,
Jezebels: Women's Book Study
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.,
 Faith in the City Follow Up Discussion
Wednesday, February 5,
6:30-8:00 p.m.,
Ross Room, 3rd Floor,
Parish House
Join our rector Simon and Rev. Natosha Reid Rice for an in-depth, follow-up discussion about our first Faith in the City forum: Atlanta's Renaissance and America's Urban Housing Crisis.
Click here to learn more.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Safeguarding God's Children - Updated Curriculum
NEW DATE: Wednesday, February 5, 6:00-9:30 p.m.,
P305/306, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Safeguarding God's Children, the abuse prevention training course required of all church professionals and volunteers working with minors in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, has recently been revised and updated to include new information, including important content regarding LGBTQ individuals and best practices regarding electronic communications. Register online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/safeguarding.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
The MICAH Project: Race and Atlanta History
Sundays, February 16, 23, and March 1,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
The MICAH (our
Mission
Is
Conversation
And
Healing) Project will help us continue our conversation about race with a series of three classes about the 1906 massacre called "The Atlanta Race Riot." During the first session, Bob Miller will describe the events that reshaped Atlanta's race history with "The Sidewalks Ran Red: The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot." In the subsequent two sessions, Atlanta actors Chris Kayser and Neal Ghant will reenact the unprecedented conversation that took place after the massacre between Carey Wilmer, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church at the time, and W.E.B. DuBois, the famous scholar and founder of the NAACP.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Respite Care as a Spiritual Practice
Sunday, February 16, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Shaffer Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Learn about Respite Care Atlanta and how our faith community can help care for our elders with dementia and support their caregivers. Our speaker, Larry Minnix, was the CEO of Wesley Woods and of Leading Age, the association on non-profit providers. He is also a minister in the United Methodist Church and will focus on the spiritual aspect of elder care.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Young Adult Series: In Faith
Sunday, February 16, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P202, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Join fellow young adults exploring resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives. Part fellowship, part formation, 100% fun as we grow in our faith! Spring dates: April 19 and May 17.
Click here to read this week's newsletter.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Novel Theology:
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Wednesday, February 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,
P307, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Facilitator: Kelly Kautt
Join us for a discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic,
Their Eyes Were Watching God, a Southern love story told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams.
For more information, contact Amelia Tuttle at amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com or visit allsaintsatlanta.org/novel-theology.
Creating Safe Harbor: Ministries to Asylum Seekers
Sunday, February 23, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Shaffer Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Asylum services professionals and All Saints' members will lead a discussion about what the Episcopal Church is doing to try to offer healing to families on our southern border.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant and louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Save the Date: Adult Inquirers' Class
Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 22, and 29, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,
Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Led by the Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring
Learn more about the Christian faith as expressed in the Episcopal Church, while growing in community with others and pursuing questions of faith at a deeper level. Participants might include those interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church (not required), or anyone who would like to learn more about the church and get to know other parishioners in a smaller group setting. The cost is $25 per person to cover the materials; childcare is available with advance request.
To sign up or for more information, contact Pat Kiley at patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Youth Formation
Sunday Night Live (SNL): Valentine's Care Packages
Sunday, February 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m., The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
All youth (grades 6-12) are invited to Valentine's Day edition of SNL. Come help make care packages for our neighbors and loved ones. Friends are welcome. Bring $5 to cover the cost of dinner.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Becoming Beloved Community Overnight
Sunday, February 16 through Monday February 17,
Noon to Noon,
The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
During Presidents Day Weekend, join youth from around the Diocese of Atlanta for a formational experience that connects the work of social justice and equality with what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. All middle and high schoolers are welcome to participate. The cost is $20; visit
yallsaints.church to learn more and register by February 8.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Formation
Click here to read this week's newsletter from Children's Ministries.
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
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
Welcome Team Lunch and Learn
Sunday, February 23, 12:30-2:00 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. For more information, contact Dan Pennywell, Parish Life Liaison, at danielpennywell@yahoo.com or Beth Chaplin, Welcome Team Chairperson, at bethchaplin2014@gmail.com.
Annual Women's Lenten Retreat
Friday March 20 through Sunday, March 22,
Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills
Join the women of All Saints' for a weekend of relaxation at Serenbe, a beautiful, award-winning welln
ess community just outside of Atlanta. We will stay together in warm and comfortable homes, enjoy a cooking class with farm-to-table ingredients, go on a nature walk, and take a yoga class with Lisa Bell. The Rev. Sarah Stewart will also lead us in an exploration of practices for spiritual wellness and connecting with creation. The cost is $300 per person; register online by February 29 at
allsaintsatlanta.org/womens-retreat
. Space is limited so please register early.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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.
Click here to purchase admission online.
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Children's Musical: MOSES
Sunday, February 9, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Follow Moses and the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land as the Junior and Primary Choirs present MOSES, our annual musical. We will sing about floating down the Nile in a basket, the burning bush, the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea and the Ten Commandments. Join us!
For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, February 3, March 2 and 9,
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.
Refugee Advocacy Forum
Tuesday, February 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
Please join Refugee Ministries and our partner agency, New American Pathways, for an information session about engaging in bipartisan advocacy for immigrants and refugees. Learn how to participate in the New Americans Celebration at the capitol and other activities you can do to ensure that Georgia remains a welcoming state. Light dinner served.
Click here to register online.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Refugee Ministries:
New and Returning Volunteer Orientation Session
Sunday, February 9, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Fireplace Room, Tate Hall or
Wednesday, February 19, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
We've created this volunteer orientation session to support everyone, from those who have served with Refugee Ministries for many years to potential volunteers who would like to learn more about how to get involved. Topics will include: cultural sensitivities, self-care when working with survivors of war, living out faith through service, and more. Led by John Pinkard, volunteer, and Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Second Chance Day 2020
with the Georgia Justice Project
Tuesday, February 11, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Tull Fellowship Hall at Central Presbyterian Church,
201 Washington St. SW, Atlanta
The Faithful Locals invite you to an interfaith opportunity to advocate for second chances in Georgia. Learn about current efforts to expand expungement and voting rights for people with a criminal history and what you can do to influence lawmakers during the 2020 session.
Click here to to register.
For more information, visit gjp.org or contact David Ross at dross1102@bellsouth.net.
Serve as a Reading Tutor with Refugee Ministries
Refugee Ministries is seeking female volunteers to serve as reading tutors for a 4th grade girl from the Congo who has been through a lot. The commitment is 6 to 12 one-hour sessions weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, any time after 2:30 p.m. The location is near the South Dekalb Mall. No experience necessary; materials provided. Teen volunteers welcome.
To volunteer, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Serve as a GED Tutor for Covenant Community
Covenant Community is seeking GED tutors for two current residents in the following areas: math, language arts, writing, reading comprehension and pronunciation.
To volunteer or for more information contact Kristina Armstrong at karmstrong@covenantatlanta.org.
Altar Guild Invites New Members
Is your New Year's resolution to be more involved at church? Join the Altar Guild! Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be a grandmother to be a member, though many of us are. We invite adults of all ages and genders to join our ministry that prepares worship spaces for services and cleans up afterwards. The time commitment is one weekend (Saturday and Sunday mornings) every three months, or more often if you'd like, especially around Christmas and Holy Week. Attention to detail is appreciated. If you're interested in joining, please contact Cissa Rassel at 404-434-7257 or Jane Vickers at 404-934-0592.
Donate Clothing to Threads
Threads, our children's clothing ministry, requests donations of pants and jeans for toddler boys in sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T, as well as long-sleeved shirts for toddler girls in sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T.
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or 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.
Save the Date: Threads Sunday is March 8
On Sunday, March 8, we will lift up Threads, our children's clothing ministry. Are you a Threads volunteer with a story to share? Or, if you are not a storyteller, would you be willing to say why you love to volunteer at Threads? One sentence is plenty! Email it to Lori Guarisco by Tuesday, February 4. Also, as part of our celebration, we're creating a window display and would like to rent or borrow child-sized mannequins.
If you have a story to share or a lead on a child-sized mannequin, please email Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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
 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). Learn more and purchase tickets at
firstpresatl.org/tiffanytalk.
True Justice: A Movie, Panel, and Conversation about Racial Inequality in our Criminal Justice System
Sunday, February 9, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,
The Temple, 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Join The MICAH Project at All Saints' and The Temple's Racial Justice Committee for a screening of the documentary about the life and work Bryan Stevenson, the public interest lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. The event includes a condensed version of this film, which tracks the intertwined histories of slavery, lynching, segregation, and mass incarceration, followed by a panel discussion and conversation over dinner. The cost is $12 per person; register online (
click here).
For more information, contact Ann Stuart Pearce at soccergoob@hotmail.com.
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
Carmie McDonald, Kim Roeder Westbrook, Molly Mears, Kinsey Harper
Flower Guild
Suzanne Boas, Sherry Terlemezian
Sunday Callers
Della Fried, Elvira Mannelly
8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Barksdale Collins
Lector
Robert Ball
Verger
Alvin Moore
9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Jan Kibler, Steve Moreland, Jo Ann Dalton, Sarah Hansen, Justin Averette, Katie Roll
Eucharistic Visitor
Carmie McDonald
Lectors
Kim Roeder Westbrook, Mark Shaver
Intercessor
Jennifer Ladds
Vergers
Lynda Smith, Missi McMorries
Ushers
Stan Bokoski, Matt Collins, John Dixon, Vic Hansen, John Higley, Jim Howard, Dick James, Norman Johnson, Jim Laughlin, Nolan Leake, Harris Lowe, Bob Miller, Preston Moister, Don Nelms, Bradley Pratt, Tom Shillock, Russ Wofford
Acolytes
Jack Srinivasan, Joe Srinivasan, Richard Wofford, Lawson Marshall, Carter McGraw, Fain Barton, Kate Barton
Welcome Team
Dan Pennywell, Lori Reinking, Elizabeth Klump, Uriah Stewart, Charlene Smith-Stewart, Hamilton Reavey, Leila Konas, Sydney Cleland
11:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Todd Bouldin, Cissa Rassel, Bruce Garner, John Carter
Lectors
Caitlin Terry, Ed Wooller
Intercessor
George Gray
Vergers
Ryan Washington, Gail Rogers
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
Andrew Abernathy, Storey Abernathy, Ethan Parks, Nicholas Mauriello, Bailey Sullivan
Welcome Team
Dante Hudson, Virginia Harrison, Nixon Lowe, De O'Roark
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Charlie Vorndran
Lector
Morrie Spang
Verger
Barbara Blender
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