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May 22, 2020
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In This Issue...
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Sunday
- 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- 12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer
Please note that Noonday Prayer takes a break on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
If you'd like detailed instructions about how to worship with us online, click here >>
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A Note From the Rector
Dear saints,
Memorial Day weekend will mean a lot of different things to Americans all across the country this year. For those with kids in our part of the world, this weekend is the beginning of summer vacation, a reality which will either be raising or lowering your blood pressure around now depending how America's great homeschooling experiment has gone down in your particular household. Some of us will be traveling to cooler climes, and working out revised summer plans. Yet all of us can give thanks for those who serve, especially those who serve and put themselves in harm's way by doing so. We should remember those who serve in uniform, for families who will miss them now deployed and most of all for those whose loss is remembered this Memorial Day. Sacrificial service is most often hidden from plain sight by its very nature. It happens in settings and among people most of us are unlikely to see. I thank God for all those who serve the greater good, here and across the world. Selflessness and duty can seem like qualities in shorter supply in an age when leadership seems so quick to refer to the achievements of the leader rather than the dignity and worth of the led. Yet, beneath the surface of all of that noise, we share a remarkable life together with people all around us who give unto others every day. May that spirit of sacrificial service be our walking prayer this Memorial Day weekend, as we follow the servant King, with thanksgiving for those who put themselves last.
Peace,
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Sunday Morning Bible Study:
Getting to the Other Side Together
Sundays through May 24,
9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
All Saints', you were made for these "unprecedented times." Join Lyvonne Proverbs, MDiv, and the Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett for the final meeting of this Bible Study series. With God, and each other, we will come out on the other side of this, thriving! To join this meeting, please contact Jerry Byrd at jerald.byrd@comcast.net for the Zoom meeting link and password.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m., on Zoom
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. Jesus on the From Page also has a Facebook group (click here to join)! To join this meeting, please contact Ethel Ware Carter at ethelware@aol.com for the Zoom meeting link and password.
Coffee with the Clergy and Greg Cole
Sunday, 11:00-11:30 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo (Live)
Following the our online worship service, take a quick break to grab a cup of coffee and then join our clergy and special guest Greg Cole, Executive
Director of Emmaus House,
for live discussion and reflection time. This conversation will be broadcast live on our
Facebook page
and
Vimeo account
. Next Sunday, May 31, will be our final Coffee with the Clergy before we take a summer break.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Giving
"I want to make my gifts to All Saints'. Since there is no offering plate on Sundays during our online worship together, how can I get my money delivered to the church?"
- You can mail in a check. We have someone checking the mail at the church every day.
- You can give a gift or make a pledge payment online on our website at allsaintsatlanta.org/giving.
- You can set up recurring payments via our ACCESS: All Saints' online directory and payment system. Click on the logo (right hand side of our homepage at allsaintsatlanta.org) and set up your login.
- Give in an instant by using text to give. Type your message to: 73256 and in the message space: allsaintsatlanta (Note: the first time you use it, you input your credit card information. The next time it's quick!)
Thank you, All Saints'!
Debbie Wilson, Chair of Stewardship Committee,
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Eastertide Small Group
Tuesdays through May 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m., on Zoom
Join the Rev. Sarah Stewart, Christine Alger, and Joy Armstrong for a virtual small group exploring ways of leaning into Christian community that nourish our hope, resilience, and peace.
Contact the Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org to obtain the Zoom Meeting ID and passcode, as well as discussion materials, for this unique small group offering.
Bible Study: Hold on to Hope with Natosha Reid Rice
Wednesdays through June 3, 6:30 p.m., on Facebook and Vimeo (Live)
Join Rev. Natosha Reid Rice and All Saints' clergy on Wednesday evenings to discuss scripture that kindles hope and provides encouragement. This Bible Study will be broadcast live on our Facebook page and Vimeo account. For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays through May 27, 8:15 p.m., 0n Zoom
"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Join this group to learn about and practice the centuries-old practice of contemplative prayer.
To join this meeting, please contact Gretchen Chateau at jetteyeknight@hotmail.com for the Zoom meeting link and password.
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Young Adults
Wednesday Formation Series:
Sink Your Teeth Into This
Wednesday, May 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m., on Zoom
Join us for a celebration of friendship as we gather in virtual space for the last "Sink Your Teeth Into This" gathering prior to summer. We'll be joined by special guest, Lynda Smith, who arrived to All Saints' as a college student. Lynda will share stories of her "Sacramental Seven," the unique saints whose lives have underscored many lessons during the 40 years Lynda has enjoyed as a member of All Saints' in Midtown Atlanta.
To join this meeting, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at
"Saints Untapped" Virtual Happy Hour
Thursdays through May 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Bring your own beverage and catch up with friends at happy hour, on tap in the Zoom Room each Thursday evening. Join Young Adult leaders Michael Asmussen and Yanique DaCosta as we slake our thirst for renewed fellowship in this virtual communion of saints. You're also welcome to stay with us as we pray Compline at 8:00 p.m.
Please note that Thursday, May 28 is our last meeting before we take a summer break.
To join this meeting, please contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org or Michael Asmussen at michael.asmussen@gmail.com for the meeting link and password.
Compline Prayers
Thursdays, 8:00-8:30 p.m., on Zoom
Stay to pray, after our Saints on Tap Virtual Happy Hour, or come, just as you are, simply to pray. We'll be gathering to offer communal prayers using the service of Compline from the Book of Common Prayer (there is a free online version available at
bcponline.org.)
To join this meeting, please contact Justin Averette at justin.averette@gmail.com for the meeting link and password.
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Children's Ministries
Wednesday Night Story Time with Mrs. Kathy
Wednesday, May 27, 5:00 p.m., on Facebook (Live)
On Wednesday, May 27, join Mrs. Kathy for the final Wednesday Night Story Time before we take a summer break. Visit our Facebook page to join. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Music
During this time of social distancing, we've been posting "Hymns from Home" videos on our Facebook and Vimeo pages with hymns from the requests we receive through The Hymn Project. Visit
allsaintsatlanta.org/hymns to learn more about this project, to view the videos we've posted so far, and to make your own hymn requests!
We've been posting hymn videos almost every day and we'll switch to posting two videos per week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) during the summer, starting Tuesday, June 2.
For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
Ministry for Employment Transitions
We have launched a ministry to offer networking advice and support for parishioners who are facing employment transitions at this time. The group is led by parishioner Steve Hines.
To join this group or for more information, please contact Steve Hines at jobnetworking@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Cake Contest for Pentecost
Submit your cake by Tuesday, May 26 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Happy birthday to the church!On Sunday, May 31, we'll celebrate the church's birthday on Pentecost Sunday. Join in the fun by making a cake of any type! Bake a real cake or get creative and make a "cake" out of things you have at home, like yarn, flowers, paper, etc. You might use the liturgical colors of red, yellow, and orange and Pentecost symbols like the dove, fire, or the wind! Send photos of your creations to Jill Gossett to be entered into our cake contest. Chef Deborah VanTrece will be the judge and the winner (first, second, and third places) will receive a gift certificate for takeout from her restaurant, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours.
To enter the contest or for more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Pass the Peace with the Saints Online!
Send us a photo or short video to say "peace be with you." We will share these with our community during our online worship service on Sundays.
Please email your peace to Jocelyn Cassada at jcassada@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
All Saints' Cares
We invite you to join together to show the city of Atlanta that All Saints' Cares for those around us. A team of parishioners has compiled a number of opportunities to serve, to support, and to grow in friendship with neighbors near and far. To learn more and join this group effort, visit
allsaintsatlanta.org/all-saints-cares.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
 An Update from Refugee Ministries: Thank You for your Generosity!
Since sheltering in place began on March 13, Refugee Ministries has received an astounding $8,000 in donations from 22 parishioner donors and a $600 gift from St. Luke's Chapter. We continue to provide financial assistance to former refugee families in need of emergency food, and next month we will begin providing emergency rent and utilities assistance now that we have enough funds. We also raised over $10,000 in one day from 25 donors for the educational fund for Mang Bor Cin, the daughter of our 2016 resettlement family from Myanmar. Mang Bor Cin has been accepted to Georgia Tech. She will start this fall and her family is overjoyed that your generosity will allow her to pursue her dream of becoming a physician. If you're interested in learning more about her story, watch this video interview she made with All Saints' parishioner and Refugee Ministries volunteer Steve Heckler. For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Break Bread with the Men of Covenant Community
(on Zoom)
Many parishioners have asked how they could help with the Monday dinners for Covenant Community during this difficult time. Although it will be a while before visitors will be allowed to join the men to break bread, the following protocol has been suggested by CCI's Executive Director, Johnathan Davis. For the foreseeable future, dinner would need to be dropped off at the front door on Spring Street. After dinner the men would very much like to do a Zoom meeting with the parishioner so that everyone could virtually get together. Available dates are: May 25, June 8, 15, 22, 29.
For more information, contact Barbara Blender at bblender@bellsouth.net.
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General
Office Closed on Memorial Day
Our clergy and staff have the day off on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call the church office at 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy person on call.
Get the Most Up-to-Date Information
As you know, things are changing quickly during this outbreak of COVID-19. Please continue to monitor our website for the latest news about upcoming virtual events, online worship services, and the answers to frequently asked questions regarding our policies and protocols during this time of temporary closure:
allsaintsatlanta.org/covid-19.
Need help using Zoom or other technology to connect with us online?
Beware of 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. Click here to learn more.
Diocesan News
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