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August 14, 2020
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Worship online with us on Facebook or join us on Vimeo if you do not have a Facebook account.
Sunday
- 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Rite II (LIVE)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- 12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer (LIVE)
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  A Note From the Rector
Dear saints,
A novel I once came across described a protagonist who on returning home every evening would find the dimensions of his house slightly changed. Sometimes his kitchen would shrink a little. Other times an entirely new room would sprout forth only to disappear again the next morning. It feels a bit like a description of life in a pandemic. Schools are open and then they close again. For a moment we might feel like we're discovering some sense of normalcy, only for events to take us over once more. It is both strange and familiar.
Turns out that 'strange and familiar' is a fairly faithful way of seeing the life of the church. Of course, this program year the familiar pattern of our worship and formation classes take on the strangeness of proximity on a screen rather than in person. Yet the strangeness of following Christ has always been there. The church is meant to be strange to this world, a promissory note for the kind of belonging and being that life constituted in Jesus looks like when shared with others.
Our preacher-teacher this Sunday, Diana Butler Bass, is wholly familiar with the strangeness of church, having visited and preached in and written about hundreds of them in her time. We give thanks that she will add All Saints' to the list this weekend. I invite you to join me in welcoming her and to listen to what the Spirit has to say afresh to the body of Christ for this place and time.
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.
Children's Ministries:
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Online
Sundays, August 9, 16, 23, 9:00-9:55 a.m. on Zoom
VBS is here! All kids are welcome to join Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Kimmell (along with other surprise guests) on ZOOM. VBS began last Sunday, but kids can still join if they'd like. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Morning Prayer Livestream Sundays, 10:00 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
W e now offer Morning Prayer LIVE on Facebook and Vimeo on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.; our worship services were previously pre-recorded earlier in the week and published on Sunday mornings. Click here for instructions and helpful tips to join the live service. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cassada at jcassada@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Preacher-Teacher for Homecoming Sunday:
Diana Butler Bass
Sunday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. online worship service and 11:00 a.m. Rector's Forum, on Facebook and Vimeo
We are thrilled to welcome Diana Butler Bass as our preacher-teacher on Homecoming Sunday. Diana is the author of ten books, including Christianity After Religion, which will form the basis of her conversation with Simon during the formation hour. We look forward to her keen observations on Christian leadership in a pivotal time.
Diana Butler Bass's Newsletter: "The Cottage"
Get to know Diana by reading her newsletter, which she describes as, "Part retreat, part think tank. A place of inspiration about faith and spirit." Click here to learn more and make sure to subscribe if you'd like to receive emails from her.
Equitable Dinners with the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice
Sunday, August 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m., online
Equitable Dinners is a free, live, monthly conversation series featuring art, speakers, and an opportunity to connect with your neighbors locally and around the world to talk about racial equity. Tonight's special guest is Natosha Reid Rice, who will discuss racial equity and housing. This event is hosted by Ariel Fristoe's Out of Hand Theater. Visit outofhandtheater.com to learn more and register.
2020 Vestry Elections
The nomination committee has selected six new vestry members to be presented to the parish for approval at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Click here to meet the slate and cast your proxy vote. A ll completed ballots must be received no later than August 24.
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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.
Noonday Prayer Returns on Monday, August 17
Mondays through Thursdays, 12:05 p.m., on Facebook
Join our clergy for Noonday Prayer at 12:05 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, starting on Monday, August 17. The service will be broadcast live on Facebook with clergy members joining from their homes.
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Giving
Even though we cannot be together in person, let us stand together as a church and continue to give of our financial resources as we are able. Thank you for your trust and confidence in the financial leadership of this parish. For information on ways to send in your gift to All Saints' go to allsaintsatlanta.org/giving.
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Adult Formation
On Reflection
Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, August 19,
6:00 p.m., on Facebook
Join our clergy for a short piece of theologically informed social commentary. We'll think about God and the world, and what it is like to live faithfully in it. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Hold on to Hope Bible Study
Sundays, August 23, August 30, and September 6,
9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Explore scripture that kindles hope and provides encouragement with the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life. Click here to register for these online gatherings.
Threads & Refugee Ministries: Serving the City
Sundays, August 23, August 30, and September 6, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, and Lori Guarisco, Coordinator of Threads, share stories about their work with people who were formerly refugees and children. Learn what's happening during the pandemic and discuss ways to become part of broader solutions in the city. Click here to register for these online gatherings.
The MICAH Project
Sundays, August 23, August 30, and September 6,
9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Becoming Beloved Community with Ruby Sales on Sunday, August 23: In 1965, Episcopal Seminarian Jonathan Daniels was working for civil rights with 17 year old Ruby Sales, and other activists in Hayneville Alabama. When a shotgun-yielding county deputy tried to shoot Ruby, Daniels pushed Ruby aside and took the full blast, giving his life to save hers. Now 55 years later, Ruby joins us to share that story, and the impact it has had on her life.
 Deep in Her Heart: A Tribute to Connie Curry with Bob Miller on Sunday, August 30: Connie Curry, longtime All Saints' member, was our most "boots on the ground" civil rights activist. Connie was an honors graduate of Agnes Scott College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a Fulbright Scholar, but she was and is better known as an unrelenting force for civil rights. Among many other things, she was the only white member of the Executive Committee of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee when it was founded in 1960 during the sit-in movement.
One Step Beyond Caution: The Ministers' Manifesto of 1957 with Ethel Ware Carter on Sunday, September 6: An Atlanta pastor asked how the pulpits could be silent when the Georgia Legislature was discussing closing the public schools rather than integrating them. A group of ministers responded publicly changing the climate in the city. Join Ethel Ware Carter to learn more about this pivotal moment in history.
Please click here to learn more about The MICAH Project and
to register for these online gatherings.
Future of Our Block Forum with the Rector
Sunday, August 23, 11:00 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
Join Simon for an update what we see ahead of us for the future of the block process this year. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Art for Justice and Peace with Ariel Fristoe
Wednesdays, August 26, September 2, and September 9, 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
Our baptismal covenant calls us to strive for justice and peace. Art has the power to open hearts and minds, and to turn strangers into friends. How can artists use the tools of theater to build a more just and peaceful world, and create the kingdom of heaven? Please click here to register for these online gatherings.
Coming Soon: Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles
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. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org or any of The MICAH Project Steering Committee members.
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Young Adults
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 online gathering, which is led by Michael Asmussen.
Formation Series: Jesus as a Radical Revolutionary
Thursday, September 3,
7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join us for a lively discussion on racial and social justice, leveraging Ibram X. Kendi's book, How to be An Antiracist. Excerpts to springboard our conversation will be available for those who may not have the book. Kendi's text will kick off our Young Adult fall formation series, held on the first Thursday of each month, exploring topics of revolution, dissent, disruption, and change in society and the church. The discussion begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by Compline prayers at 8:00 p.m. Please click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and and Justin Averette will send you the meeting link and password.
Virtual Brunch and Bible
Sunday, September 13, 9:00-10:00 a.m., on Zoom
Gather 'round our virtual/communal table the second Sunday of each month, starting September 13, for a lively bring-your-own-brunch conversation with peers and mentors. You only need a posture of respect and generosity (and a suitable mobile device) to be in the "Zoom Where It Happens" as we explore God's Living Word in scripture and in the unfolding texts of our lives. Please click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and Mark Kolojejchick-Kotch will send you the meeting link and password.
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First Youth Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, September 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Zoom
Register by August 31
There's no getting around it...Youth Choir will be different this fall, but together we can create great music and make a difference! We will meet online through Zoom rehearsals. There are plans for us to learn and record virtual anthems for worship and for SNL with small ensembles and the whole choir, even handbells. Let's welcome our new 7th graders and give our seniors a great last year. Bring a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to be present for each other. You must register your singer online by August 31, click here to register. For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Ministries
First Wednesday Children's Choir Rehearsals
Wednesday, September 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Zoom
Register by August 31
Meet us in our Virtual Zoom Room for choir this fall! It will be different, but with great possibilities! Each month the choirs will learn stories and songs about Bible characters (mini-musicals) and learn a hymn, a psalm and a prayer, and as always, learn musical concepts and how to express our faith through music. We plan to record anthems for worship and stay connected with our church friends. Meeting times each Wednesday are:
- Cherub (PreK-K) at 4:00 p.m.
- Primary (grades 1 and 2) at 4:30 p.m.
- Junior (grades 3-6) at 5:15 p.m.
Children's Church Resumes
Begins Sunday, September 13, 8:00 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
We're excited to be back! Join us to sing, pray, learn, and go forth to serve. There will be a bulletin and color sheets to download each week, along with some music and story ideas to check out online. We will have some surprise guests joining us, so make sure you are there. Please send Mrs. Kathy your prayer requests and birthdays by each Wednesday for the following Sunday. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Moving Up Ceremony for Children's Ministries
Sunday, September 13, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in the church parking lot
Milestone Moments are important transitions in life that we mark as sacred; we take time to bless and celebrate kids as they reach them. Rising Kindergartners will move up from the Little Saints' program; rising 4th graders will join Club 45, our tween program; and rising 6th graders will move up to Youth Ministries and into a new community for their teen years. We will send more information about this ceremony to the participants, but ask your prayers on this day for each of these children as they continue their faith journey. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Children's Formation Resumes
Begins Sunday, September 20, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Register by September 7
Please make sure to register your children for the new program year! Each Sunday on Zoom, we will meet to play games, catch up with one another, hear our Bible lesson, create a craft or act out a drama, and leave with a challenge for the week. Our first five sessions will be "Compassion Camp: Be Loved, Be Kind, Be You" and we will learn about compassion for others, ourselves and the world. Please click here to register by September 7. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Music
The Hymn Project Returns on Tuesday, August 18
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 excited to publish new hymns beginning Tuesday, August 18.
Concert Series Returns Online
Friday, September 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m.,
on Facebook and Vimeo
The All Saints' Concert Series returns for another season, this year with a twist. The Series kicks off with a virtual program featuring members of our choir and instrumentalists from our congregation and the city, including: Greer Lyle and Samantha Frischling, sopranos; Frank Timmerman, Cody Galyon, and Jamie Clements, tenors; Cain-Oscar Bergeron, flute; Kirk Rich and Giles Brightwell, organ; and Ray and Beth Chenault, duo organists. For more information, contact Dr. Kirk Rich at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
All Saints' Connects: Community Small Groups
Register by August 31
Connect with the saints as we gather afresh, through virtual constellations this fall! We will share stories and spiritual conversations within these innovative four-week community small groups. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Monthly sessions begin in early September. Click here to register by August 31. For additional information, contact the Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Jezebels Women's Reading Group
Resumes on Wednesday, September 2,
5:00-6:00 p.m., on Zoom
Jezebels is a women's reading group that has met continuously for 16 years. We read a variety of fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry, deeply exploring each selection over a period of weeks. We will begin the 2020/21 year with Hillary Mantel's The Mirror and the Light. Future selections will be made by the group upon the conclusion of the current book.
Please click here to sign up for this group, and Mimi Spang will contact you with the Zoom meeting link and password.
Novel Theology:
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Facilitator: Simon Mainwaring A Lesson Before Dying is a deep and compassionate novel about a young man who returns to 1940s Cajun country to visit a black youth on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Together they come to understand the heroism of resisting. Please click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and Amelia Tuttle will send you the meeting link and password.
All Saints' Notecards
All Saints' beautiful new notecards are here! Each package contains 10 note cards with envelopes; two each of five different photographs from around our campus. Your purchase will help support our four core ministries: Threads, Refugee Ministries, Covenant Community and Midtown Assistance Center (MAC). Notecard packages are $12 each and will be mailed to you; click here to purchase. For more information, Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Service
Serve as a Tutor with Refugee Ministries
Tuesdays, September 8 through December 8, on Zoom
Refugee Ministries invites volunteers to provide 12 weekly one-hour tutoring sessions on Zoom to former refugee children in Dekalb County who need educational support to successfully complete their distance learning assignments. We will provide an orientation session, the materials, and ongoing support for volunteers. Adult volunteers, as well as youth in grade 6 and above, are welcome to serve as tutors. To sign up or for more information, contact Louisa Merchant at
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
(on Zoom)
Mondays, August 31, September 7, and September 21
It would be wonderful if you could help with the Monday dinners for Covenant Community. Although it will be quite a while longer until we are able to join the men in the residence to break bread, an encouraging protocol has been put in place. For the foreseeable future, dinner can be dropped off at CCI's front door on Spring Street any time during the day. After dinner the men would very much like to do a Zoom meeting with the parishioner(s) so that everyone can get together online. Please click here to inquire about providing a meal and Barbara Blender will be in touch to help coordinate.
Saints and Service:
Sandwich Make with Children's Ministries
Drop off sandwiches on Sunday, September 6, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The pandemic has only made it even more important to help feed our neighbors, so let's make as many sandwiches as we can for Church of the Common Ground! Make PB&J, turkey with cheese, or ham with cheese and put each sandwich in its own individual bag. Then, stack those into your empty bread loaf bag and bring them to church for a drive through drop-off. Make sure to write down how many sandwiches you made and we will keep a running tally board for everyone to see! For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
An Update from Midtown Assistance Center
Midtown Assistance Center continues to offer remote support for people in need. Over the past few months, MAC has provided over 200 households with rent and utility assistance, over 300 households with grocery gift cards or deliveries, and over 60 people with MARTA cards. Donations are welcome to continue to support those in crisis during COVID-19. Thank you to everyone who has been so generous already! To learn more and donate, please visit midtownassistancectr.org.
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General
Congratulations to Andy and Hannah!
We are thrilled to congratulate the Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett and Hannah Hastings on their wedding which took place on their front porch in Atlanta on August 8. Several hundred people joined join via Zoom, and they're pleased to share the bulletin here. It's hard to get married in a pandemic, but they were determined! Because a zoom wedding doesn't hold legal weight, they also held a legal ceremony on a mountaintop at sunrise near Asheville, and received a lovely blessing at the Cathedral in Asheville. We are pleased to offer our prayers for their marriage and our congratulations on this momentous occasion.
Email Issues
Recently, Constant Contact (our email software) has not been delivering our email messages to many members of our congregation. This issue has been resolved! Here are the emails that you might have missed:
Annual Parish Meeting Online
Sunday, August 30, 11:00 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
Join our clergy and vestry leadership for a report on our common life, including programs, finances, community engagement, and the election of new vestry members.
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.
Diocesan News
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