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November 20, 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 (Online)
- 8:00 a.m. Children's Church
- 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Rite II
Sunday (In-Person, Outdoor)
- 11:15 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. The Liturgy of the Word
- Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays and closes at 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Click here to learn more >>
Monday and Tuesday (Online)
- 12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer (LIVE)
- Noonday Prayer takes a break on Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving Day (Online)
- 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Rite II
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,
This week, the clergy and I have been taking part in a four-day training that aims to help us better understand, feel and respond to people's lives different to our own. It's part of a wider effort we are undertaking with the staff and vestry to further equip us to live out the Christian hope for equity and healing. It's challenging and good work. Most of it will require patience and a lot of practice, and I for one anticipate that I will fail more than I succeed, especially at first. As is often the case with the life of faith, it is growth that requires a leap of imagination.
I find that stories help me imagine. In our household, I am reading again out loud the final book in the Harry Potter series. It is resplendent with fantastical struggles of faithfulness over despair, friendship over denial, and at its core, it augurs of love's power over death for all who might seek to find hope in the world. Followers of Jesus are called to embody such a hope. We are called to lean into a future the shape of which we can barely discern, yet believe in its coming all the same. What a gift it is to trust in God's goodness rather than rely solely on our own. I pray you will know that gift in your life this week and that together we will imagine a future where all God's children shall be free.
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2021 Annual Canvass: Lifting Through Generosity
"All Saints' is so blessed! Commitment Sunday pledging was very strong. I hope the clergy and parish leadership are encouraged. They have done outstanding work in providing us all sorts of formation opportunities during this stay-at-home church year. Thank you, All Saints'." DS Haven't pledged yet? Please do it today: allsaintsatlanta.org/giving. 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 for "The Beatitudes" where we explore Jesus' vision of God's inclusive kingdom, observing how Jesus turned expectations and traditional beliefs about being blessed upside down, and imagining ways to live into the promises of Jesus' Beatitudes. Kindergartners 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.
Formation for 6th and 7th GradersSundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on ZoomLed by Comer Yates and Hank Harris, this class focuses on community building and Bible basics. For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Rite 13 for 8th GradersSundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on ZoomRite 13 is a precursor to confirmation and a uniquely Christian rite of passage for young people ages 12 to 14. For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
 Praying from Heart, Body, and Mind with Martha Eskew
Sundays, November 15 and 22,
9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join Martha Eskew for a conversation about personal prayer practices that engage body, mind, and soul, seeking transformation of the heart. Please click here to register.
Racial Healing In This Time of Pandemics: 
Where To From Here?
With Dr. Catherine Meeks
Sundays, November 15 and 22,
9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
As we confront the multiple pandemics of COVID-19, social and racial unrest, and a very angry environment, what is the best way forward? In spite of it all that is before us, we are challenged to search for the reason to have hope. As we strive to find the way forward, where can we find help? Join Dr. Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, to call upon scripture, poetry and story to help us engage our questions and concerns. Please click here to register.
Pastoral Care at All Saints' with Ellen Porter and the Rev. Drs. Simon Mainwaring and Denni Moss 
Sundays, November 15 and 22, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on ZoomOne of our core values at All Saints' is the pastoral care of our community. Join Ellen Porter and the Rev. Drs. Simon Mainwaring and Denni Moss to learn about how we offer this important ministry, and how you can share in it. 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 at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
In-Person, Outdoor Worship
Sundays through November 22,
11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., in Kennedy Courtyard
We will pause our outdoor worship services after Sunday November 22 as the weather gets colder. In the new year, we will assess when we are able to resume outdoor in-person worship. Please click here to read Simon's update to the parish from November 16. For more information, contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
 Walking the Labyrinth at All Saints'
Sundays through November 22, 6:00-6:45 p.m.,
Kennedy Courtyard
The Labyrinth Walk is a new All Saints' ministry that uses the church's canvas labyrinth, stretched in the Kennedy Courtyard, to create an open-air contemplative space and offer people the prayerful experience of walking a winding meditative path. The All Saints' labyrinth is imprinted with the image of the labyrinth laid into the pilgrimage Cathedral of Chartres France around 1200, during the time of the Crusades. The ritual of reflective walking can be viewed as a metaphor for the twisting path of one's life with its blind turns, which must be encountered one step at time. Also, in this COVID period the labyrinth offers a sacred container able to hold one's prayers of loss, joy, and thanksgiving. All participants must follow our COVID-19 protocols and register online. Clergy or staff host these gatherings, along with trained labyrinth facilitators, and there is live music played by a guest musician. Please click here to register.
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 Takes a Break on Wednesday and Thursday
Monday and Tuesday, 12:05 p.m., on Facebook
Our clergy will host Noonday Prayer on Monday and Tuesday of next week, but will take a break on Wednesday, November 25, and Thursday, November 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Thanksgiving Day Service Thursday, November 26, 10:00 a.m., on Facebook and VimeoJoin us online for a special service of Morning Prayer on Thanksgiving Day. The service will be pre-recorded and published to our Vimeo account on Thursday morning; we will also host a Watch Party on our Facebook page at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
A Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday, December 13, 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.
Advent Candle Lighting at Home
First Week of Advent
All are invited to observe the liturgical season of Advent at home through a short Advent candle lighting video featuring songs and prayers led by the All Saints' Youth Choir. Gather four candles, arrange them in a circle to represent a wreath and join us each week as we all watch and wait for the coming of the Messiah. The video will be made available online. For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Please Donate Flower Memorials for Christmas Eve
Donate by December 15
On Christmas Eve, the Flower Guild creates a beautiful floral offering, a tradition made possible only by the generous donations of this parish. Donations can be made in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one online. Please click here to make a donation by December 15 to be listed in the bulletin on Christmas Eve. For more information, please contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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.
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Adult Formation
 On Reflection Takes a Break
on Wednesday, November 25
 The Journey
with the Rev. Karen Evans Takes a Break on Wednesday, November 25
The Journey will take a break for Thanksgiving and we will meet again on Wednesday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. Instead of continuing with Exodus for the next three weeks, we will look at the journeys of Christmas in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. All are welcome. Please click here to register.
 Parenting with God with Kathy Roberts
Sunday, December 13,
11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m., on ZoomJoin us for Parenting with God once a month to gather, give and get information and support each other on the parenting journey through a spiritual lens. Please email Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org to register for this Zoom meeting.
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Young Adults
Compline Prayers Takes a Break on Thursday, November 26Thursdays, 8:00-8:30 p.m., on ZoomThis group will take a break on Thursday, November 26 and meet again on Thursday, December 3. Please click here to sign up for these Zoom meetings and Justin Averette will send you the meeting link and password.
 Jesus as a Radical RevolutionaryThursday, December 3,
7:00-8:00 p.m., on ZoomThis Young Adult fall formation series, held on the first Thursday of each month, invites us to explore topics of revolution, dissent, disruption, and change in society and the church. The discussions begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by Compline prayers at 8:00 p.m. Please click here to sign up for this gathering, which is led by Justin Averette.
 Virtual Brunch and BibleSunday, December 13, 11:00 a.m., on ZoomGather '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 gathering, which is led by Mark Kolojejchick-Kotch.
Saints Untapped Virtual Happy HourThursday, December 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on ZoomJoin 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 gathering, which is led by Michael Asmussen.
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Youth Ministries
Formation for 6th and 7th Graders
Sundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Rite 13 for 8th Graders
Sundays, 9:00-9:55 a.m. on Zoom
High School Small Groups
We have three groups that meet throughout the week (on Zoom) at the following times:
- Sunday from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
- Sunday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Senior Small Group on Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sunday Youth Choir Rehearsal Takes a Break on Sunday, November 22
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Children's Ministries
Children's Church
Children's Formation
Wednesday Children's Choir Rehearsals Take a Break on Wednesday, November 25
Children's Choirs will take a break on Wednesday, November 25 and meet again on Wednesday, December 2. For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
Jezebels Women's Reading Group Takes a Break on Wednesday, November 25
This group will take a break on Wednesday, November 25 and meet again on Wednesday, December 2.
Please click here to sign up for this group, and Mimi Spang will contact you with the Zoom meeting link and password.
Contemplative Prayer Takes a Break on Wednesday, November 25
This group will take a break on Wednesday, November 25 and meet again on Wednesday, December 2. Please click here to sign up for this group, and Gretchen Chateau will contact you with the Zoom meeting link and password.
St. Nicholas Drive-Through Celebration & Giving Tree Gift Drop-OffSaturday, December 12, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Parking DeckSt. Nicholas is coming to All Saints'! Everyone is welcome to honor the legacy of St. Nicholas of Myra during this year's drive-through celebration. The All Saints' parking deck will be transformed into winter wonderland, complete with snow (!), seasonal music, fun photo opportunities, and maybe even a few surprises from St. Nicholas. You are also welcome drop-off donations of gifts for this year's Giving Tree. (See "Service" to sign up for this year's Giving Tree). Please click here to learn more. For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@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. In order to gauge interest in there small-group dialogue circles, we ask that you add your name to the list by emailing us at sacredground@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.
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Service
 Purchase Christmas Trees and Wreaths with Youth Ministries
Order by November 27
Pick-up on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Lower Parking Deck
It's that time of year again! Our youth will be slinging Christmas trees and wrea ths from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 in the lower parking deck. Like years past, we'll have trees ranging from five to nine feet and a variety of wreath sizes. All proceeds will go to the youth pilgrimage fund. Please click here to place an order by November 27. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Give a Gift from our Giving Tree
Gifts are due on December 4, 10 and 16
Select a gift from our Giving Tree to bring joy to a child this Christmas season! This year, we're collecting gifts for Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), FOCUS, and Refugee Ministries, as well as gift cards for Emmaus House and food cards for former refugee families. Volunteers are also invited to deliver gifts to former refugee families on December 19 and 20. Gifts for MAC and FOCUS are due on December 4; gift cards for Emmaus House are due on December 10; gifts and food cards for Refugee Ministries are due on December 16. Please click here to sign up to participate. For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, December 14, 21, and 28
We're in the midst of the giving season and we are inviting your help with Monday dinners for the men of 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.
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
Church Office Closed on Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27
The church office will be closed, starting at noon on November 25 through Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. In the event of a pastoral care emergency, please call the church office at 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy on call.
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.
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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