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July 17, 2020
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A Note From the Rector
Dear saints,
Would it help if I said, 'wear a mask'? Public health advice or admonition is not what you expect to receive from your rector. You are either wearing one or you are not. But the question of whose business mask-wearing is, seems to me to be an important case in point in today's coronavirus conditioned world. As this theologian understands it, we wear masks to protect other people more than anything else. Masks are, therefore, in that category of what social philosophers call the common good, and the common good is very much the church's business. More often you'll hear, 'love your neighbor', or 'pray for those who persecute you', both biblical mandates.
What might a public theology in such a time as this look like do you imagine? 'Do unto others as you would have them to do you'...wear a mask! 'Do unto others', and care for the neediest among you. 'Do unto others', and plead the case of the oppressed. Some biblical theologians would go as far as saying that Jesus was really ever only interested in the common good, the life of the entire world, and that when we make Christianity too much about individual's lives, we miss the point.
So, dear saints of our particular block, I do encourage you to wear a mask, to pay your pledge and your taxes, to show kindness to your neighbors, to love as fully and abundantly as God has always loved you. Love won't, in the end, cure this virus, but it will see us to the other side of this pandemic.
Peace,
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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). Please click here to sign up for this group, which is led by Ethel Ware Carter.
The MICAH Project: 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Sundays, July 5, 12, and 19, 12:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 26, 12:30 p.m., on Zoom
Many of us feel called to make positive changes towards racial equity, starting with ourselves. You are invited to join fellow parishioners in
this 21-day challenge. For those who would like to participate in accountability check-ins to discuss our challenges and reflections on Zoom, we will meet at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Sundays, July 5, 12, 19 and 12:30 p.m. on July 26.
Please click here to sign up for these Zoom meetings and Emily Avant will send you the meeting link and password.
Refugee Ministries and Threads:
Backpack Buddies and Back to School
Donate a Backpack and Care Package by July 24
Every year, All Saints' Children's Ministries and Refugee Ministries provide backpacks and school supplies to former refugee children in Clarkston through our Backpack Buddies program. We're excited to continue the program this year with a few important changes to keep everyone healthy and safe:
- Everyone will purchase the backpacks and school supply bundles from Amazon links that are specific to each child.
- The backpacks and school supply bundles will be shipped directly to the church and stored there until delivery at the end of July. (Please see "Service" for information about volunteering to deliver the backpacks.)
This year, we're also excited to include care packages from Threads, our children's clothing ministry, in our deliveries. Please note that Threads is unable to accept new donations at this time and the care packages will be supplied through the current inventory. Click here to learn more and sign up to participate. Signs ups were full last week, so we've added 29 children. Thank you for your generosity!
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Noonday Prayer Takes a Break in July
Our mid-day service of Noonday Prayer is taking a break for the month of July and we'll return in August.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Compline Prayers
Thursdays, 8:00-8:30 p.m., on Zoom
Everyone is welcome to join our young adults for communal prayers using the service of Compline from the Book of Common Prayer (there is a free online version available at bcponline.org).
Please click here to sign up for this group, which is led by Justin Averette.
Morning Prayer Begins Next Sunday
We're excited to begin using Morning Prayer as our Sunday morning liturgy for a season, beginning on Sunday, July 26.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Giving
"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." - C.S. Lewis
Join me in giving for the days ahead. Here is how to make a gift or pledge payment:
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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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Adult Formation
The MICAH Project:
Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence
Sunday, July 26, 11:00 a.m., on Zoom
Lillian Smith, a white southerner, was shunned and threatened most of her life (1897-1966) for speaking out against white supremacy and its toxic effects on individuals and society. From July 20-28, All Saints' parishioners will have the opportunity to access to the documentary "Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence," at home (click here to watch between July 20-28). Then, on Sunday, July 26, we'll discuss the life and legacy of Lillian Smith during a Zoom Q&A with the filmmaker, Hal Jacobs, and actor Brenda Bynum, who created a one-woman play on Smith's life. Please click here to sign up for the Zoom meeting by July 25 and Ann Stuart Pearce will send you the meeting link and password.
Preacher-Teacher for Homecoming Sunday:
Diana Butler Bass
Sunday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. online worship service and
11:00 a.m. online formation hour
We are thrilled to welcome Diana Butler Bass as our preacher-teacher on Homecoming Sunday. Diana is an award-winning author and internationally known preacher and thought leader on issues of spirituality, religion, culture, and politics. Diana is the author of ten books, the most recent being
Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks in which she offers suggestions for reclaiming gratitude that can lead to greater connection with God, our loved ones, our world, and even our souls. We look forward to her keen observations on Christian leadership in a pivotal time.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Coming Soon: Sacred Ground Small Groups
The Episcopal Church has declared a church-wide initiative of racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. Called "Becoming Beloved Community," the initiative includes a 10-session curriculum entitled "Sacred Ground: A Film-Based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith." The Sacred Ground curriculum consists of videos, assorted writings, discussion, and two core books,
Jesus and the Disinherited
by Howard Thurman and
Waking Up White
by Debby Irving. The MICAH Project (TMP) plans to initiate Sacred Ground dialogue circles composed of parishioners committed to approximately six months of learning, listening, and engaging one another in a brave space to talk about race and faith. To learn more about Sacred Ground, click here
. In order to gauge interest in these small-group dialogue circles (no firm commitment needed yet), we ask that you add your name to the list by emailing us at
sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org.
If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org or any of The MICAH Project Steering Committee members.
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Young Adults
Saints Untapped
Thursday, August 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Join our young adults for our August Saints Untapped gathering on Zoom. We'll have our inaugural "Saints Take On Atlanta" trivia challenge, complete with prizes. Whether you come for the fellowship and fun or find yourself gunning for the coveted gift cards to local eateries, we look forward to playing with you! Download the free app "Kahoot" to participate in trivia.
Please click here to sign up for this gathering, which is led by Michael Asmussen.
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Children's
Ministries
Vacation Bible School Online
Sundays, August 9, 16, and 23, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
VBS is coming to you this year! For three Sundays in August, all kids are invited to enjoy the Backyard BOLT Towards Faith In Jesus curriculum which includes Bible stories, games, crafts and great music, all in your own home. BOLT will help kids understand what it means to "Listen to", "Focus on", and "Follow Jesus." Activities can be done at your own pace throughout the week or all on Sunday!
Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Kimmell (along with other surprise guests) will ZOOM to your home each Sunday morning with a "Hello there," and a recap/roses/thorns/buds to hear what your kids learned and how much fun they had with their friends.
All videos, music, craft supplies, and t-shirts will be provided. We will purchase t-shirts and supplies based on the number of registrants, and a nominal fee will charged.
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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.
to learn more about this project, to view the videos we've posted so far, and to offer your own hymn requests!
We're currently taking a break for the month of July and we'll be back in August.
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Parish Life
All Saints': Let Your Light Shine
We are already looking forward to the start of a new program year on Homecoming Sunday! As part of the celebration, you're invited to join our community in making angel lanterns at home for a parade-in-place.
Click here to order your angel lantern kit by July 26.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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.
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Service
All Saints' Cares Update
Thank you for providing hundreds of lunches, all sorts of supplies, and over $28,275 in monetary donations to our ministries and partners across Atlanta. Click here to learn more. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
(on Zoom)
Mondays, July 27, and August 3, 10, and 17
There is still a way to help with the Monday dinners for Covenant Community while quarantine restrictions are still in effect. 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 will 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 get together online. Please click here to inquire about providing a meal and Barbara Blender will be in touch to help coordinate.
Refugee Ministries and Threads: Volunteer to Deliver Backpacks and Care Packages to Clarkston
Saturday, July 25, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, 3:00 p.m.; and Monday, July 27, 11:00 a.m., in Clarkston
Refugee Ministries and Threads invite volunteers to deliver backpacks and care packages from our Backpack Buddies and Back to School program (see "This Sunday") to former refugee families in Clarkston. The times listed above are the arrival times in Clarkston. Please click here to sign up. After you sign up, we will be in touch to schedule a time for you to pick-up the backpacks from All Saints', as well as offer helpful instructions for maintaining safe social distance while you make the deliveries in Clarkston. The children will be so excited! Thank you for your kindness and generosity during this difficult time. For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Refugee Ministries Update: Thank You from Eric Ndahimana
Eric arrived in the United States eight months ago from the Congo after being separated from his family for more than two years. An All Saints' parishioner generously donated a car to his family and our parish provided driving lessons for Eric as he prepared to get his license. Last week, after delays related to the pandemic, the family was finally able to receive the car! They are filled with joy and gratitude. Above is the thank you note that Eric wrote to our parish. He and his wife also recorded a video to express their gratitude, which you can watch
here.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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General
Get the Most Up-to-Date Information
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.
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