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September 25, 2020
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Sunday
- 8:00 a.m. Children's Church
- 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 few months back, writer Avivah Wittenberg-Cox wrote a piece examining what seven countries that were all faring well in response to the coronavirus had in common: they were all led by women. It recalled for me that snow day in Washington back in 2016, when the only U.S. senators who showed up for work were women, which in turn reminded me of the day in my childhood when a neighborhood dad appeared angrily at our front door because I had pushed his son off his bike - something I imagine I will have to answer St. Peter's for at the pearly gates. My sister, five years my senior and as fierce as anything, stood resolute, insisting that no, there was no one else he could talk to, and that she couldn't possibly imagine that her little brother would have done such a thing. She was a human safety barrier, and I was in awe.
The point of all of this is the preamble to a simple invitation: let us pause this week, to give thanks for the leadership of women among us, especially the diminutive yet towering figure now passed, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The world our daughters will become women within is so much more open to them because of Justice Ginsburg's legacy. We should celebrate that singular achievement and re-commit ourselves to the work that still remains for women and men to have an equitable footing under the law. I don't say that as a legal scholar but as a person of faith, trusting that when God created male and female equally beloved and infinitely valued in God's image, that that was a theology worth sticking with.
Next month, on Sunday October 11th, at 9:00am, another remarkable leading woman in the judicial world, our own Sally Yates, will join Natosha Reid Rice and I in conversation in the latest of our Faith in the City series. I do hope that you can join us for that conversation, and discern your next small step that seeks to live out your faith for the building of a world where all of us are valued.
Peace,
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The 2021 Annual Canvass is here: Lifting Through Generosity!
We invite you to prayerfully consider your pledge to All Saints'. All Saints' is thriving as we offer online worship, formation and ways to dialog with each other through small groups on Zoom. This is also a time when many need comfort and hope. May we be a community that helps one another find a deeper center and serves as a beacon of hope in our city.
Working through the technology to make your pledge? Enjoy our fun video offered this week by father/daughter team Kevin and Lizzie Lyman as Lizzie "schools" us in how to pledge! Visit allsaintsatlanta.org/giving to make your pledge today. Thank you, Danny and Louisa Johnson Chairs of the 2021 Annual Canvass
Children's Church
Sundays, 8:00 a.m., on Facebook and VimeoJoin us to sing, pray, learn, and go forth to serve. 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.
Children's Formation
Sundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join us over the next few weeks for "Compassion Camp: Be Loved, Be Kind, Be You" where we learn about compassion for others, ourselves, and the world. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Spirit Reboot: 
Baptismal Practices for Holy Borderlands
Sundays, September 20, 27 and October 4, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join the Rev. Sarah Stewart for an interactive series to explore practices that strengthen us to reconnect, recreate, and rejoice in God's miraculous works of wonder, ever unfolding in the holy borderlands wherein we are sojourning. Please click here to register.
 The MICAH Project's Finding Common Ground Series, Session 2 of 3
Black Lives Matter: The Rebirth of a Movement
Sunday, September 27, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join parishioner and vestry member Dante Hudson to explore how the Black Lives Matter movement is essentially the child of the Civil Rights movement, but with a focus on policing and criminal justice reform.
Faith and Money Series, Session 2 of 3 
Annual Canvass 2021 Kick Off
Sunday, September 27, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join Bert Clark, Russ Wofford, the Rev. Karen Evans, and David DeLaney as they discuss the timeless words from Matthew 6:20-21: "For where your treasure is, there shall your heart be also." Please click here to register.
 Jesus on the Front Page
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.
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 the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett.
Drive-Through Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, September 27, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Blue Parking Lot of the Georgia World Congress Center
We're excited to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with our annual Blessing of the Animals! This afternoon, we will host a drive-through blessing in the "Blue Lot" parking lot of the World Congress Center from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (our own parking lot is closed due to construction). Please click here for directions and to learn more about this fun-filled event. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Youth Choir Rehearsal Sundays, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Zoom
Youth Choir is different this year, but together we are creating great music and making a difference! For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Recordings of Adult Formation Classes
Many of our Adult Formation classes are recorded and available to watch on our website. Click here to view the videos; new videos from Sundays are posted on Tuesdays.
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Noonday Prayer
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. The service is broadcast live on Facebook with clergy members joining from their homes. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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.
Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings
We welcome your support of our Flower Guild, whose work is offered to the glory of God. We invite your gifts in loving memory of those who have died, and in celebration of God's blessings in your life. The suggested donation is $150 and multiple flower memorials may be printed in bulletins to accommodate our parishioners' generosity. For more information, contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Adult Formation
On Reflection
Wednesdays, 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.
The Journey with the Rev. Karen Evans
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m., on Zoom
Begins Wednesday, September 9
The Bible is full of journeys: short, long, searching, moving, fleeing and more. Things happen on these journeys: lives are changed, new directions are found; and through it all, "the feeling remains that God is on the journey, too" -Teresa of Avila. The Journey is a Bible study exploring the biblical journeys and what they have to say about our own. Our first journey is with the Israelites as they travel through the wilderness to the Promised Land. Please click here to register.
 Three 20th Century Short Stories about Religion Wednesdays, September 23, 30, and October 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom and Facebook
Emory Professor Emeritus Clark Lemons leads a three-week exploration of Jewish, Protestant (Episcopal), and Catholic stories, one story each week: Philip Roth's Conversion of the Jews, John Updike's Made in Heaven, and Flannery O'Connor's Temple of the Holy Ghost. Stories will be available online to those who register. The 70-minute class will be discussion-based. Please click here to register.
Faith and Money Series, Session 3 of 3
All Saints' Endowment Fund: Why it Matters
Sunday, October 4,
9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join Bert Clark, David Aldridge, Finance Committee Chair, and John Frazer, Chair of the Endowment Committee, as they discuss how the Endowment Fund is working for All Saints' and the promise it holds for our future as a church. Please click here to register for this series.
 The MICAH Project's Finding Common Ground Series, Session 3 of 3
Redlining in Atlanta and Its Legacies with Elliot Watts
Sunday, October 4, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join Elliot Watts for an important discussion of the legacies of redlining, and its implications for the intergenerational transfer of wealth, health outcomes, and poverty, with strong implications for racial justice in our city. Please click here to register.
Faith in the City: Justice and American Identity with Sally YatesSunday, October 11, 9:00-9:45 a.m., on Facebook and VimeoJoin Revs. Simon Mainwaring and Natosha Reid Rice in conversation with parishioner and former Acting U.S. Attorney General, Sally Yates, as they explore the theme of 'Justice and American Identity'. Sally served for three decades at the Department of Justice, here in Atlanta and in Washington, with civil rights, criminal justice and prison reform measures among her many achievements. Sally currently co-chairs the Council on Criminal Justice, is a board member at the Ethics Research Center and is Partner for Special Matters and Government Investigations at King and Spalding. The conversation will be broadcast live to Facebook and Vimeo on Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring at smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Young Adults
Formation Series: Jesus as a Radical Revolutionary
[UPDATED TIME] Thursday, October 1, 8:30-9:30 p.m., on Zoom
Don't miss this month's installment of our Young Adult fall formation series, held on the first Thursday of each month. On Thursday, October 1, we will BEGIN with Compline at 8:00 p.m., immediately followed by a special conversation with a local faith leader whose unique perspective enhances our dialogue about what it means to be people of faith who grapple with revolution, dissent, disruption, and change in society and the church. Please click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and Justin Averette will send you the meeting link and password.
Young Adults: Virtual Brunch and Bible
Sunday, October 11, 11:00 a.m., on Zoom
Gather 'round our virtual/communal table the second Sunday of each month 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.
Saints Untapped: Breaking Out
Thursday, October 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Join us as we break out of pandemic monotony and experiment with popcorn-style virtual conversations. You won't want to miss the break out room magic as we mix up the dialogue, with rotating partners and fresh topics! Please click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and Michael Asmussen will send you the meeting link and password.
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Children's Ministries
Children's Church
Sundays, 8:00 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
Children's Formation
Sundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Wednesday Children's Choir Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Zoom
Register Online to Participate
We learn and sing about Bible characters, hymns, psalms and prayers. 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.
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Parish Life
Jezebels Women's Reading Group
Wednesdays, 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.
Contemplative PrayerWednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
"Be still and know that I am God..." -Psalm 46:10
Contemplative Prayer sessions have resumed on Zoom. We'll learn about the centuries-old practice of this type of prayer, avail ourselves of readings for reflection and discussion, and set aside time to enter into holy silence in the discipline of centering prayer, offering another way to build communities of faith that bond us in mutual friendship and Christ's love. All are welcome, from novices to longtime practitioners. Please click here to sign up for this group, and Gretchen Chateau will contact you with the Zoom meeting link and password.
All Saints' Connects: Community Small Groups
Register by September 25 for the October Groups
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. Click here to register by September 25 for the October groups. For more information, contact the Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Walk the Labyrinth at All Saints'
Sundays, beginning October 4, 6:00-6:45 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
The Diocesan COVID-19 protocols now allow for 'pilgrimage' activities on church campuses. Starting on October 4, we will offer the opportunity for a group of up to 15 parishioners to walk the labyrinth outdoors in the Kennedy Courtyard on Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. All participants must follow our COVID-19 protocols and register online (click here). For more information, contact Betsey Gibbs, bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Pledge to Vote
The Faithful Locals and The MICAH Project at All Saints' ask you to consider digitally signing the Pledge to Vote Card offered by the non partisan organization, Faith in Public Life. By signing this card, Faith in Public Life will be able to let you know if your registration is up to date and they will also be able to supply you with additional information as you make your Plan to Vote. You are also asked to recruit three other people to Pledge to Vote. Please click here to sign today to make sure your voter registration is up to date prior to the registration deadline of October 5.
Novel Theology: Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
Wednesday, October 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Facilitator: Laura Trott
In this rich novel, Wendell Berry tells the story of Jayber Crow, orphan and divinity student, who returns home to Port William, Kentucky, after college to live out a quiet bachelorhood as town barber, church sexton, and gravedigger, witnessing the changes in rural Southern life caused by the decline of traditional farming and the rise of agribusiness. A quiet man and a good listener, Jayber recalls the lives of his friends and neighbors, and those he's loved. Please click here to sign up for this Zoom gathering and Amelia Tuttle will send you the meeting link and password.
Staying Resilient During Job Uncertainty
A job search during COVID-19 can be a complicated puzzle to assemble. Chris Mathes, self-proclaimed family business survivor, has offered to help parishioners discern what this process toward employment looks like. Would you like to join us on Zoom? Please click here to sign up.
 All Saints' Notecards
Our 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
The Threads Winter Coat Drive is Back!
Donate Coats for Children by October 20
Threads, our children's clothing ministry, is collecting new or gently used winter coats for children (sizes toddler through big kids size 18 and adult small), along with new winter hats and gloves. Bring donations to All Saints' during business hours or you can place an order online and have it shipped to the church at 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 (attn: Threads). Due to the global pandemic, we ask that you please follow these guidelines when donating items:
- If you would like to donate a gently-used coat, please wash it before you bring it to the church.
- All donations that you bring to the church must be in a bag or container that is labeled "Threads Coat Drive."
- Threads cannot accept donations of any other type at this time (winter coats, hats, and gloves ONLY).
We also invite volunteers to help deliver the coats on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. Please click here to sign up for a coat and/or to help deliver. For more information, please contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org or watch this video from Lori called "Winter Coats 101."
Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, September 28, October 5, and October 12
Fall is here and in the spirit of the new season, we invite you to help with Monday dinners for Covenant Community. While it is still not possible to join the men inside the residence to share a meal with them, an encouraging protocol has been put in place. Until further notice, dinner can be dropped off at Covenant Community'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 could virtually get together. Your participation will be very much appreciated. Please click here to inquire about providing a meal and Barbara Blender will be in touch to help coordinate.
Serve as a Tutor with Refugee Ministries
Through December 21, on Zoom
Refugee Ministries invites volunteers to provide 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. Donations of laptops with WiFi capability and cameras are also welcome to help students do their school work. To sign up or for more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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General
Imagine Church Online
This Sunday, September 27, 7:00 p.m., Online
Imagine Church, an initiative of the Diocese of Atlanta, continues with a new worship service video this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a renewed approach to online worship through music, visual art, and spoken word. Watch on Imagine Church's Facebook page where you can share the experience with others. You can also watch on Imagine Church's website. New Technical Help Desk Ministry
Having technical trouble engaging with church online? We now have technical support ministry. If you experience issues accessing the Sunday morning worship broadcast or formation classes on Zoom, please submit a help form at allsaintsatlanta.org/techsupport. After submitting a form, someone will get back to you as soon as possible to help address your problem.
Volunteers Needed for our New Technical Help Desk Ministry
As our online ministries expand, we need help offering technical support to parishioners who need it. If you would be willing to help your fellow parishioners access church online, please contact the Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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.
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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