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O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
Join us online for Morning Prayer at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the birth of our savior. |
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Dear saints,
A very merry Christmas to you all! I pray that as we celebrate the feast of the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, you will know the light of God’s glory shine in your hearts this Christmas Day.
Joy to the world, our Lord has come!
Peace, |
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Online Giving Technical Difficulties |
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Dear saints,
In the transition to our new website this week (beginning Tuesday evening), we experienced some technical difficulties with our one-time online donation form failing to process credit card payments attempted within the new site. The issue is now resolved.
The form will always generate a receipt of payment and confirmation email for successful contributions. If you attempted to make a gift, and you were unable to do so, please try again using this direct link. If uncertain, you may contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your generosity in Christmas and year-end giving!
Scroll down to learn about more about giving at All Saints'. |
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Week of December 25, 2020 |
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Christmas Day Friday, December 25
10:00 a.m. Service of Morning Prayer on Christmas Day
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| Sunday, December 27
10:00 a.m. A Service of Morning Prayer |
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Please note: Children's Church and Noonday Prayer are taking a break this week. |
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| Children's Church and Children's Formation classes are taking a break for the holidays. We'll be back on Sunday, January 10!
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
Youth Formation classes for 6th and 7th graders and Rite 13 for 8th graders are taking a break for the holidays, as are our high school small groups. We'll be back on Sunday, January 10!
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| Our online gatherings for 2020 have finished, and we're looking forward more time together in 2021!
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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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Looking Ahead
Our next session of Adult Formation classes begins on Sunday, January 10. Here's what's coming up (click each link to learn more):
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| Novel Theology: The Overstory by Richard Powers
Wednesday, January 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom |
The Overstory is a sweeping, impassioned work of activism and resistance that is also a stunning evocation of the natural world. From the roots to the crown and back to the seeds, explore the lives of five trees whose unique life experiences with nine Americans bring them together to address the destruction of forests.
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| Faith in the City: Health and Equity with Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones
Sunday, January 31, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Facebook and Vimeo |
Join the Revs. Simon Mainwaring and Natosha Reid Rice in conversation with Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, as they explore the theme of ‘Health and Equity’ and the kind of social contract Christians in particular are called to co-create with regards to the wellness of all people.
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Service and Social Justice |
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| American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Luke’s
Wednesday, December 30, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The American Red Cross is facing a critical need for blood donors! Medical conditions and emergencies don’t stop for the holidays or a pandemic, and local hospitals are struggling. All donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies and donors will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross t-shirt (while supplies last). Masks are required, and social distancing is enforced.
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| | | Coming in Mid-January 2021: Sacred Ground Small Groups
Sign up ASAP!
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith from the national Episcopal Church. We're creating All Saints' dialogue circles to learn, listen, and share stories in a brave space.
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| Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: Mondays, January 4, 11, and 18
During this Christmas season, 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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| | | Epiphany Drive-Through and Canned Food Drive
Sunday, January 10, 1:30-3:00 p.m., in the Lower Parking Deck
Join Children's Ministries in bringing “a can in each hand" to our canned food drive. Our cans represent bringing gifts we have for others, just as the shepherds and Magi brought gifts for Jesus. This event will benefit Atlanta Food Bank, which will need to restock after helping so many families during the holidays.
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| Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)
A Note on Year-End Giving
Thank you for all your support during a difficult year! As this year draws to a close, consider donating to MAC for end of year giving. All contributions will have an impact on your neighbors in need. Please note all donations postmarked on or before December 31 or made online by 11:59 p.m. on December 31 will count as 2020 donations. We also welcome stock donations.
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| Let Your Light Shine for Epiphany!
In January, bring back your angel lanterns from Homecoming Sunday to celebrate Epiphany, the “Feast of Lights”! Take a picture of yourself with your lantern somewhere fun in your neighborhood and send us a picture in to share during our worship service on Sunday, January 10.
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| | | Coming in January 2021: All Saints’ Connects Small Groups
All Saints' Connects Small Groups are gearing up again in 2021, with sign-up details coming in January. Whether you choose our monthly groups (once monthly for six months) or the classic weekly track (once weekly for six contiguous weeks, offered in Lent), we look forward to growing spiritually with you!
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| Lifting Through Generosity |
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Please make your pledge to the church by the end of the year!
Click here to fill out the super-easy pledge card.
Thank you!
Danny and Louisa Johnson Chairs, 2021 Annual Canvass
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Reminders
Four Ways to Give: - Mail in a check. We receive the mail at the church each day at 634 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.
- Pay online with a credit card. Click here to fill out the online form.
- Create a login for ACCESS:AllSaints’ and set up pledge payments, gifts, and recurring gifts from credit cards or a bank account. This feature also opens our online directory to you. You can view your own annual giving records and easily find phone numbers for friends you might want to contact. Plus, you can use this same login to access a free mobile app called Churchlife that allows you to give from your phone and connect with others in the parish. Click here to create an account (go to “Need a login? Click here.”). If you’d like to request assistance, please contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
- Text to Give! On your phone, text “ALLSAINTSATLANTA General” to the number 73256 and fill in a dollar amount you want to give. For example, to give $50, send a text to: 73256 and in the message type “ALLSAINTSATLANTA General 50” (spacing is important). Standard text messaging rates may apply.
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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| [VIDEOS] Christmas Eve Services |
In case you missed our Christmas Eve services (or want to see them again!), you can watch them at any time:
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| Interested in Becoming a Member? |
The Adult Inquirer’s Class is a six-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’ led by our rector, the Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring. Each session via Zoom follows a three-part movement from faith, city to action, inviting participants to grow as individuals and build community within the parish.
Dates: Mondays, February 1, 8, 22 and March 8, 15 and 22, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
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| 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 our Sunday bulletins to accommodate our parishioners’ generosity.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's Christmas services!
This has certainly been a very different Christmas and it has taken a village to make it happen! Many saints gave their time and talent to help us pre-record the services in advance and put it all together virtually.
Special thanks to:
- Alvin Moore, the All Saints' Flower Guild, and everyone who donated Christmas flower memorials and thanksgivings
- Our guest musicians
- The All Saints' Adult Choir and Chamber Choir
- The All Saints' Youth and Children's Choirs
- Jerry Byrd and our readers
- The children's pageant cast members and families
- Dustin Chambers
- Our post-production team
- And of course, the All Saints' clergy and staff
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