 | Faith in the City: Equity and Education with Dr. Beverly Tatum
Dr. Tatum has been a leading voice in the world of education for a generation. She is president emerita of Spelman College and the author of the best-selling book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations about Race, now in its 20th anniversary edition. Learn more >> |
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Dear saints,
Much has changed in our lives during this pandemic, yet on the block the men of Covenant Community are still working on that ‘miracle’ to happen as they rebuild their lives with tenacity and courage. Covenant’s thirty-plus years of ministry in our midst is testament to the power of community when it works together for the good of others. That story of the transformative power of love is starting a new chapter with the arrival of Christine Carter Love as the new Executive Director. You can read more about Christine below and we pray that God will uplift her in leading Covenant’s mission for the years to come.
Covenant Community’s commitment to opening new doors of hope is a calling Dr. Beverly Tatum has responded to through her life of public service as an educator and writer, and I do hope you can join me, Natosha Reid Rice and Dr. Tatum this Sunday morning as we explore the theme of Equity and Education.
It is a privilege for me to be able to learn alongside these women, and among all the rich diversity of this city. I pray that Lent may be a season for your own learning too, however it is you are seeking to grow.
Peace, |
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Join Us in Welcoming Christine Carter Love as Executive Director of Covenant Community
Christine Carter Love recently joined Covenant Community as Executive Director. Her expertise includes fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning and trauma informed care. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Family Promise of Monmouth County in New Jersey, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of families experiencing homelessness.
Join us in welcoming Christine and praying for her as she begins her work with Covenant Community. |
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Week of February 28, 2021 |
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. Children's Church
10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer |
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All Saints' 2021 Lenten Meditations Calendar
Pray, reflect, and mark each day in Lent with fellow saints, sharing virtual reflections that point us to the bread from heaven with which God has been nourishing us all in these pandemic times.
We send these daily video messages by email or you may explore each offering on our website.
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| Join us on Sunday morning for Children's Church and Parenting with God! Don't forget: Children's Formation takes a break this Sunday and will return on Sunday, March 7.
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| Parenting with God
Sunday, February 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on Zoom |
Join fellow parents for a monthly conversation about “parenting” and how our faith can provide a path and support us along the journey. This month’s topic is technology.
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
Don't forget: 6th and 7th Grade Formation, Youth Confirmation, and High School Small Group take a break this Sunday. We'll be back on Sunday, March 7!
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| Join us for these YA events in March: - March 4: Jesus as a Radical Revolutionary
- March 14: Virtual Brunch and Bible
- March 18: Saints Untapped: March Madness Game Night
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Adult Formation Session 3 Begins Next Sunday |
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| Meditations in the Shadow of the Cross with the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice |
Sundays, March 7, 14, and 21, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
St. John’s Gospel has been described as a loving meditation in the shadow of the Cross. This explains, in part, Jesus’ flowing monologues as he sets his face toward Jerusalem. The cross also plays a central role in liberation theology, as God takes up the cause of the marginalized and the oppressed. Indeed, God on the cross shows us that Jesus speaks for, with, and to the crucified class, inviting us to do the same.
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| The MICAH Project: Lament |
Sundays, March 7, 14, and 21, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
Session 1: Mirrors of Hope: Psalms of Lament in a Hurting World with Dr. Robert Phillips
The first class in this three-part series about Lament provides healing from personal brokenness, especially during this time of COVID-19, using the Lament Psalm structure as a sacred vehicle to complain to God in faith. We will learn about the specific components of the Lament Psalm and will be guided through exercises that apply our understanding to develop our own personal Lament Psalms.
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| The Stations of the Cross |
Sundays, March 7 and 14, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom |
All Saints’ has commissioned powerful art depicting the stations of the cross. These 14 illustrations of Jesus’ passion and crucifixion shine a light on his final hours, and invite the faithful into a somber time of reflection. Join us as we contemplate this art, prayerfully exploring a pivotal moment in the Christian story.
Artists Ren Dillard (March 7) and Shanequa Gay (March 14) will lead these sessions. |
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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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Jesus as a Radical Revolutionary: Good News for Captives
Thursday, March 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Saints of all ages are welcome to participate in this community-wide conversation hosted by All Saints’ Young Adults, as we grapple with Jesus' prophetic mission in our time.
This month, we are delighted to be joined by Rabbi Lydia Medwin of The Temple and the Venerable Archdeacon Carole Maddux, Executive Director of the Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center, whose ministries raise up current issues and pathways to serve in our city, especially advocacy on behalf of formerly incarcerated persons re-entering local society.
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All Saints' Legacy Sunday
Sunday, March 21, 9:00-9:55 a.m., on Zoom
Join us for a faithful conversation about planned giving. Bert Clark, Chair of All Saints’ Planned Giving Committee, will cover a variety of topics including legacy planning, redefining retirement, and long term care.
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Women's Lenten Retreat
Saturday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., on Zoom
The Rev. Callie Swanlund will nourish our souls and as we reflect on this pandemic and other wilderness times—including periods of discernment, grief, and uncertainty—and give us tools for utilizing those lanterns God has already given us: our core values. Participants will have an opportunity to find grounding in a chaotic world, connect with one another, and examine concrete ways our values can illuminate our path in seasons of crisis and chaos.
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Service and Social Justice |
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| The MICAH Project's Lenten Series: Get Into Good Trouble
The MICAH Project at All Saints' invites you to get into "Good Trouble" during Lent by reflecting on the words of the the late Representative John Lewis.
We offer one blog post for each of the five weeks of Lent to encourage you to think about how we might get into the "good trouble" that furthers our spiritual formation and contributes to racial healing.
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| Provide a Meal for the Men of Covenant Community
Available dates: March 1, 22, and 29
In the spirit of the Lenten season, please sign up to help with the Monday dinners for Covenant Community. Thank you in advance for your participation in this invaluable ministry.
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| Donate Blood in Honor of Healthcare Workers
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St NE
Our friends at St. Luke's are hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday in honor of healthcare workers and all they have done in the past year to help our community during the pandemic. All donations are being tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Please make an appointment today.
Unable to donate? Consider volunteering help with the drive. Masks are required, and distancing is enforced. If you have questions or want to sign up to volunteer, please contact Haley at haley.gerlofs@redcross.org.
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| Help Deliver Hydrangeas to Fellow Saints
Sunday, March 21, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Upper Parking Deck
On March 21 (Lent 5), the Sunday Callers invite you to help deliver hydrangeas from the altar to fellow parishioners. To maintain safe physical distance, volunteers will drive through the upper parking deck from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to pick up a plant and a note to deliver any time during the following week. We will attempt to pair volunteers with recipients who live near their homes as best we can.
If you would like to help, please sign up by March 15 and Ellen Porter will be in touch with further details.
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| Novel Theology: Monsignior Don Quixote by Graham Greene
Wednesday, March 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Facilitator: Robert Higdon
Description of this month's book: "When Father Quixote, a local priest of the Spanish village of El Toboso who claims ancestry to Cervantes’ fictional Don Quixote, is elevated to the rank of monsignor through a clerical error, he sets out on a journey to Madrid to purchase purple socks appropriate to his new station. Accompanying him on his mission is his best friend, Sancho, the Communist ex-mayor of the village who argues politics and religion with Quixote and rescues him from the various troubles his innocence lands him in along the way."
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| Neighborhood Connections Groups
Our Neighborhood Connections Groups invite everyone to engage in fun, social activities with saints who live nearby, such as sharing a cup of coffee on a porch, taking a cooking class over Zoom, or going for a walk or hike together.
All participants will receive a free "Love Lives Here" yard sign!
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Your financial gifts make God’s love tangible in All Saints’ work with Refugee Ministries tutoring, food bank donations, and our Faith in the City speaker series. Keep Giving.
Thank you so much. |
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| 5 Lenten Questions Video Series with Bishop Wright |
Join Bishop Wright in a 5-part video series to help guide us during this season of sacrifice and self-examination. Reflection guides for small group Bible study will be available to go along with each video.
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| Natosha Reid Rice to Preach for Imagine Church |
Imagine Church will welcome the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice as guest preacher during this Sunday's worship service. Watch online at 7:00 p.m. on February 28.
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| [VIDEO] Connecting the Dots |
On Wednesday, February 24, the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice hosted the second session in this series about the intersection of work and faith. Watch her conversation with a panel of attorneys at All Saints'.
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| A Service of Recovery and Healing |
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.
Next meeting: Sunday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m.
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| 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.
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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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| Technical Help Desk Ministry |
Having technical trouble engaging church online? We have technical support ministry to help. If you experience issues accessing the Sunday morning worship broadcast or formation classes on Zoom, please submit a help form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible to help address your problem.
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All Saints' Connects Small Groups Leaders
Thank you to all who have been involved content creation, adaptation, and facilitation efforts for our Winter/Spring 2021 All Saints’ Connects Small Groups!
Brian Barefield, Todd Bouldin, Kathy Bowman, Greg Cole, Jim Conrad, Linda Gabbard, Lillian Giornelli, John Gordon, Steve Heckler, Keith Hollingsworth, Lillian Huber, Liza Johnston, Dan Pennywell, Marietta Petters, Jilli Robertson, Katie Roll, David Smith, Lynda Smith, Sherry Collins Terlemezian, Paul Terlemezian, Paul Tunnell, Ryan Washington, and Michael Waterson. |
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Neighborhood Connections Groups Coordinators
Thank you to our Neighborhood Connections Groups coordinators: Beth Chaplin, Paige Martin, Mary Jo Walker, Beth Frilingos, Wendy Little, Sherry and Paul Terlemezian. |
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