This Weekend at All Saints' |
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 | St. Nicholas Celebration
Everyone is invited to celebrate the legacy of St. Nicholas of Myra during our drive-through celebration on Saturday, December 12 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Our parking deck will be transformed into winter wonderland, with snow, seasonal music, fun photo opportunities, and more!
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| | | Session Five of Adult Formation Continues
Our fifth session of Adult Formation classes continue this Sunday, December 13. It's not too late to join! Click here to view recordings from last week. As ever, we aim to invite the Holy Spirit’s transformation in our lives, deepening our faith for the sake of the world. |
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Dear saints,
Yesterday morning Kirk Rich, Zack Nyein, and I led a short broadcast wearing stupendous hats and sumptuous sweaters, with flashing lights to boot. We were having an ecclesiastically illegal Christmas carol sing-along – we at church, you at home, and the Archbishop of Canterbury none the wiser. Joy came on the scene a little early, and why not. Of all years, this is surely one when we should give joy some room to fill our hearts.
I have to say that standing at the back of that church, listening to Kirk play the heck out of our spectacular organ, I was keenly aware of how much I miss all of you in those pews. There is quite simply nothing to beat a packed All Saints’ on Christmas Eve, voices raised heavenward. I found myself lingering there, looking with wonder at the nativity window, light spilling in right when I needed it to.
All of it teaches me, once more, how the life of the church is a life of the heart. We will hold you in our hearts these days of Advent, waiting on Christ's light to find its way where it is most needed. This has been a long journey, and the road calls us on yet further. Keep the faith. Be of good courage. Love will bring us home again.
Peace, |
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Week of December 13, 2020 |
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. Children's Church
10:00 a.m. Service of Morning Prayer
4:30 p.m. Service of Recovery and Healing |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m. Service of Noonday Prayer |
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| Join us on Sunday morning for Children's Church and Children's Formation classes. In addition, all parents are invited to our monthly Parenting with God meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. These are our final meetings before we take a break for the holidays.
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
This Sunday, formation for 6th and 7th graders meets as does Rite 13 for 8th graders and our small groups for high schoolers. These are our final meetings before we take a break for the holidays.
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| Join us on Sunday for Virtual Brunch and Bible and then decorate Christmas cookies during this Thursday's Saints Untapped meeting. Sarah has also rounded up a list of virtual Hanukkah offerings that you might explore and enjoy as the spirit moves you.
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| Prophetic Mysticism with Luther Smith |
Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
Based on the writings and witness of Howard Thurman, 20th century mystic and mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr., we will pursue understanding the interrelationship between contemplative spirituality and activism for beloved community. This series is led by Luther Smith, Howard Thurman scholar.
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| Sin: Our Eyes Gravitating in Choir with David Pacini |
Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
Join Emory Theology Professor David Pacini for this series: “Sin is an important, if often overlooked, component of racial reconciliation. It is altogether tempting to account ourselves free of specific transgressions when confessing to one another. But from Paul, Augustine and Calvin to Jonathan Edwards, sin has been understood as a distortion of seeing from which none of us escape unaided. In the course of this class, we will use art history to discern the role of the conception of sin in informing and legitimating all forms of racism.”
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| Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow: Worship in the Church with the Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett |
Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
As a sign, instrument, and foretaste of God's kingdom, worship calls, gathers, centers, and sends us out for the sake of the world. Join the Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett for a conversation about the Anglican liturgy - and please bring your opinions!
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| Sundays (ongoing), 9:00-9:55 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.
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| Young Adults: Virtual Brunch and Bible |
Sunday, December 13, 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.
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| Parenting with God with Kathy Roberts |
Sunday, December 13, 11:30 a.m., on Zoom |
Join Kathy Roberts, Director of Children’s Ministries, and fellow parents each month and receive articles/book chapters to read as you desire. The monthly conversations focus on “Parenting” and how our faith can provide a path and support us along the journey.
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| 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.
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| The Journey with the Rev. Karen Evans |
Wednesdays (ongoing), 10:00-11:00 a.m., on Zoom |
The Journey is a Bible study exploring the biblical journeys and what they have to say about our own. We’re currently exploring the journeys of Christmas in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2.
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| Wednesdays (ongoing), 6:00-6:25 p.m., on Facebook |
Each Wednesday evening, our clergy share a short piece of theologically informed social commentary on Facebook. We think about God and the world, and what it is like to live faithfully in it.
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| Sacred Pause: Music and Theology with Virginia Schenck |
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, and 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom |
This most intimate season of Advent brings a pregnant pause, full of expectant preparation and allowing for things unknown and unseen. Vocal artist Virginia Schenck shares sacred practices, including music, art, poetry, for traveling on this pilgrim journey.
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| Wednesdays (ongoing), 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom |
Learn about the centuries-old practice of contemplative prayer, engage in readings for reflection and discussion, and 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.
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Many of our classes are recorded and available to watch on our website. The videos from Sunday are posted on Tuesday.
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Service and Social Justice |
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| Giving Tree Update
Most of the Giving Tree gifts have been covered (thank you so much!), but we could use help purchasing more food gift cards for the former refugee families we support through our Refugee Ministries program.
Every penny of your donation will purchase a $100 food card to the local Clarkston grocery store called Thriftown, which is walking distance for our families and has an excellent selection of international foods.
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| | | Help Deliver Poinsettias to Fellow Saints
On the fourth Sunday of Advent (December 20), the Sunday Callers invite you to help deliver poinsettias from the altar to fellow parishioners. We will pair volunteers with recipients who live nearby to the best of our ability. Please sign up by December 15.
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| Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: Mondays, January 4, 11, and 18
We are at the heart of the giving season—and we invite your help with Monday dinners for the men of Covenant Community. While it is still not possible to join the men inside to share a meal, you can bring dinner to Covenant Community’s front door at any time during the day. After dinner, the men would very much like meet with you over Zoom!
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Saints in the Light: Advent and Christmas Hymn Festival
Many thanks to everyone who joined us online for our hymn sing-a-long on Thursday! We so enjoyed singing hymns together and we loved hearing about your favorites. If you missed this event, please click here to enjoy the video. |
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| Lifting Through Generosity |
Good King Wenceslas looked out…and noticed that some parishioners have not yet made their pledge to the church!
If you are new to All Saints’, we encourage you to join us in making a financial commitment to God’s work in the world by filling out an online pledge card. Here is a link to a pledge card that will take about two minutes: allsaintsatlanta.org/giving
Thank you!
Danny and Louisa Johnson Chairs, 2021 Annual Canvass
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Reminders
A note for those who make pledge payments by check Please remember to write on the check memo line if this gift is to be directed to your 2020 or to your 2021 pledge…thanks! For more information, contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Year-End Giving The year is swiftly coming to a close, but there’s still time to make a 2020 gift, pledge payment, or stock transfer. We must have all year-end gifts by noon on Thursday, December 31 (or postmarked by that date) for 2020 tax purposes. Stock transfers come to us without the sender’s name and we want to acknowledge your gift properly, so please let Ellen Hayes or Betsey Gibbs know the name of the stock and how many shares are being given. The information you need to make a stock transfer is below: - Charles Schwab
- DTC #: 0164, code 40
- For Credit to Account: All Saints' Episcopal Church
- Account #: 1084-6679
Would you like a packet of offering envelopes with 2021 dates already marked on them for mailing in your pledge and gift checks? Email Ellen Hayes and we will mail you a packet of these: ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.
One more reminder: Year-End Giving Statements will be mailed in mid-January 2021. |
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| Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings for Christmas Eve |
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. The deadline is December 15 to be listed in the Christmas Eve Bulletin.
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| VIDEO: Advent Candle Lighting at Home with the Youth Choir |
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.
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Many thanks to everyone who joined us online last Sunday for Join the Cloud: All Saints' Online. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to officially launching our new website soon. If you missed it, you can watch the video here.
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