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October 2, 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
- 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)
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,
In previous years this weekend our parish would be celebrating all that we love to be and do up at Kanuga, for our annual parish retreat. Of course, Covid has changed that, as indeed it has changed so much about our life together. We are not, though, without opportunities to be the church with one another. I commend to you our new All Saints' Connects small groups ministry, and the many different classes and groups that meet on Sunday mornings and through the week. Recognizing that there is something special about being in person, starting this Sunday we will host a labyrinth walk at All Saints', which you can sign up for online, details of which are given below. We'd also love to hear what you are ready for in terms of in-person outdoor worship on Sundays, so please do complete the very short three-question survey in this e-news.
There is much we miss but we will not miss our chance to be creative in forging a life together as this pandemic remains in our midst. I pray that however you spend this weekend that you will know God's grace inviting you forward and the love of this parish holding you up. You are a gift in my life; may we each be a gift to one another.
Peace,
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It's Time to Make Your 2021 Annual Canvass Pledge: Lifting Through Generosity!
All Saints' has been able to "pivot" during COVID-19 and offer worship, formation, connection to each other and service to our city - all online.
All Saints' remains financially strong in 2020. We can be proud that 82 cents of every dollar we raise goes to program and outreach. We could not accomplish this without your participation. Visit allsaintsatlanta.org/giving to make your pledge today as an investment in a community that does the heavy lifting. This week's video focuses on our support of Covenant Community and how lives are being changed every day. Thank you, Danny and Louisa Johnson Chairs of the 2021 Annual Canvass
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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
Sunday mornings, 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. Kindergarteners and 1st graders meet from 9:00-9:30 a.m.; 2nd and 3rd graders meet from 9:30-10:00 a.m.; and Club 45 (4th and 5th graders) meet from 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 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 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.
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.
 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
W e offer Morning Prayer LIVE on Facebook and Vimeo on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Click here for instructions and helpful tips to join the live service. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett.Walk the Labyrinth and Enjoy Live Music 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. A member of the clergy will host each gathering. Please click here to register. For more information, contact Betsey Gibbs, bgibbs@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.
Campfire Sing-A-Long
Sunday, October 4, 7:00-7:30 p.m., on Facebook and Vimeo
Since we can't sing together up at Kanuga this weekend, come sing along with us online. Grab a snack, a blanket, and gather around a fire, real or created, as we sing some good old campfire and church songs. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@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.
A Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday, October 11, 4:30 p.m., on Zoom
Led by the Reverend Bob Book, our Service of Recovery and Healing meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. ET. We focus on one of the 12 Steps in the context of an Evening Prayer service. Anyone interested in recovery is welcome; confidentiality is required. Please click here to sign up for these Zoom meetings and Ellen Porter will send you the meeting link and password.
Please Donate 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.
[SURVEY] Interest in In-Person, Outdoor Worship at All Saints'
We'd like to hear your interest in attending outdoor worship on Sunday mornings and early afternoons. The service would take place in the courtyard area, under tents, with COVID-19 protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Please take a moment to click here to answer a three-question survey to help us plan accordingly.
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Adult Formation
On Reflection
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
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 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
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
Children's Formation
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.
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.
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.
All Saints' Connects: Community Small Groups
Register by October 25 for the November 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. Please click here to register by October 25 for the November groups. For more information, contact the Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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.
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.
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
Threads Winter Coat Drive
Donate Warm Winter 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."
Refugee Ministries: Tutoring Orientation Sessions
Tuesday, October 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m., on Zoom OR
Monday, October 26, 6:00-7:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join us for an information session about serving as a tutor over Zoom with Refugee Ministries. We work with students in our program from second to twelfth grade to help with homework via Zoom during this difficult time. Lesson plans and materials are provided; 12 sessions desired. Volunteers 6th Grade and up welcome. Volunteers Anne Stanford and Kris Birkness will lead the session on October 13 and Marissa Zwald and Keith Clark will lead the session on October 26. Please click here
to sign up for the session on October 13 and click here to sign up for the session on October 26.
Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, October 5, 12, and 19
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.
Help Bring Thanksgiving to our Neighbors with Covenant Community, Refugee Ministries, Threads, and Children's MinistriesThis Thanksgiving, the men of Covenant Community are excited to create boxed Thanksgiving meals for former refugee families we serve through our Refugee Ministries program and for the graduates of Covenant Community who live at the Sterne House. Each boxed meal feeds a family of five; the cost is $75 per box. The families will also receive warm winter coats from the Threads Coat Drive. In addition, Children's Ministries will make special Blessing Bags to be distributed to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. These bags will include items like protein bars, hand sanitizer, masks, socks, and more; the cost is $20 per bag. Please support these efforts by sponsoring a meal, a Blessing Bag, or both. We also invite volunteers to help deliver the meals on Tuesday, November 24. Please click here to donate and/or sign up to deliver meals. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Invite MAC to Your Small Group
Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) continues to provide financial assistance to Atlantans during the COVID-19 crisis. MAC's staff would love to join you in your small group Zoom calls if you would like to hear more from them directly on the work they do to help prevent hunger and homelessness. Please feel free to reach out to ciara@midtownassistancectr.org for more information.
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General
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 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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telephone 404-881-0835, facsimile 404-881-3796
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