 | Advent Event
Advent Event is back! We can’t wait to mark the start of a new church season together as we prepare for Christ’s birth.
We'll make crafts and Advent wreaths together to enter the season with a calm and joyful state of mind.
*If you would like to make an Advent wreath, please sign up for a wreath-making kit ASAP.*
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Bring holiday cheer to families in need! There are three ways to give back during this year's Giving Tree, with in-person and online options.
Donate a Food Gift Card
We are also collecting food gift cards to help feed families from refugee backgrounds during the holidays.
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2022 Annual Canvass Update
Natosha Reid Rice asks us the prickly question, “Are we the Christians we say that we are?”
What actions are our hearts calling us to take? One of those actions can be making your financial commitment to this vibrant church community. Your participation is vital. Make your pledge today.
Thank you, All Saints’! The 2022 Canvass Team: Mary Wyche and Art Lesesne and Joseph Usher and Matt Bianco
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Dear saints,
Happy Thanksgiving! I do hope that you have been able this week to be with your family and loved ones, whether in person, or via a computer screen or phone and that you have felt the love that touches your heart through their lives. As we bring to mind all that we are thankful for in our lives I pray that All Saints’ will be among the gifts in your life that you give thanks for. I am deeply thankful for this community and for the myriad of ways that through your love and commitment I am able to see God at work in the world.
May God bless and keep you, |
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Worship Schedule Week of November 28, 2021 |
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Worship Services in the Chapel
9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Worship Services in the Church
9:00 a.m. Children's Church
11:15 a.m. Livestreamed Worship Service |
| Monday through Thursday
12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer in the Church |
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| On Sunday, join us for Children's Church at 9:00 a.m. and Advent Event at 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall.
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
Join us in the Attic for Youth Formation at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday and Sunday Night Live (SNL) at 6:00 p.m. that evening.
Save the date for Zack's Farewell Party on Sunday, December 5!
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| Jesus on the Front Page
Saturdays, 10:20-11:05 a.m., P305/306
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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| Faith and Forgiveness with Nikki Toombs
Sundays, December 5, 12, and 19, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in the Shaffer Room
This class will examine the parallels and perils of these two tenets through the works of prolific American writer, August Wilson.
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| God's Call to Justice and Equity with Terra Gay
Sunday, December 5, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in P307
This course will explore the calls for justice and equity that should drive those who seek to be Christians.
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| How the Bible Came to Be with The Candler Foundry
Sundays, December 5 and 12, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in the Ross Room and online
The English Bible that we read today looks nothing like what was available to Jesus and the disciples. Almost everything that we now take for granted about the Bible – chapters, verses, paragraphs, translations, study notes, and even what books are included – is the result of a long and fascinating process.
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| Young Adults: Virtual Brunch and Bible
Sunday, December 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m., on Zoom
Join young folks as we migrate our monthly Bible study online, now that outdoor temperatures are brisk. From the comfort of your own spaces, enjoy your own brunch and we will recap the biblical texts from the Sunday lectionary.
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Service and Social Justice |
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| Youth Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser
All proceeds of tree and wreath sales benefit the Youth Pilgrimage to Greece in the summer of 2022.
Quantities of trees and wreaths are limited this year due to supply chain issues, so please order ASAP. The deadline is December 1.
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| Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles Begin in January 2022
Please sign up by December 6
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups of 6-8 people are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. Groups meet for 10 sessions over a 5 to 6 month period (meeting for roughly 1.5-2 hours every other week). If you would like to participate in groups that will begin in January, please sign up online. For more information, please contact Ann Stuart Pearce at sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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| Help Deliver Poinsettias with the Sunday Callers
Sunday, December 19
On Sunday, December 19, the Sunday Callers invite everyone to help deliver poinsettias from the altar to fellow parishioners.
Following either the 9:00 or 11:15 a.m. service, volunteers will come to the chapel to pick up a plant and a note to deliver any time during the following week. Please sign up by December 12 and Ellen Porter will be in touch with further details.
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| Refugee Ministries’ Christmas Party
Saturday, December 18
Celebrate the season with friends from our Refugee Ministries program! We're taking families for a picnic in Milam Park and then to the GetAir Trampoline Park in Stone Mountain.
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| Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
In the spirit of the holiday season, please consider bringing dinner to the men of Covenant Community on a Monday night. Meals can be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off sometime during the day. Available dates are: November 29 and December 13, 20. Thank you so much.
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| Volunteer with Respite Care Atlanta
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Looking for a fun, flexible and fulfilling volunteer job? Volunteer with Respite Care Atlanta! Our program designed to provide joy-filled care to those suffering from dementia as well as “respite” for the caregivers.
We are looking for more so we can grow the program to three days. Volunteers serve as greeters, lunch servers, program or exercise leaders, help with arts and crafts, and more.
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| Donate Children's Clothing, Books, Socks, and Shoes to Threads
We invite donations of new or gently used children’s clothing; a donation barrel is located in the upper level of the parking garage behind the security booth.
Current needs: long-sleeved tops for boys and girls (sizes 5 through 16), child-sized house slippers, and warm baby blankets. We're also looking for a smallish baby changing table in good condition.
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Saints in the Light: Advent and Christmas Hymn Sing
Thursday, December 2, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., in the church and online
This joyful event is turning into an annual tradition, and we hope you can join us. Please sign up online to RSVP and request your favorite Advent and Christmas hymns.
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“Meant to Be Mothers of God”: An Advent Women’s Retreat
Sunday December 5, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the church
Join women of all ages (18 and older) for an Advent evening of reflection, renewal, and rest as we contemplate God’s Incarnation.
This retreat is hosted by members of our St. Cecilia’s young women’s group and All Saints’ Labyrinth Ministry, inspired by Meister Eckhart’s observation, “We are all meant to be mothers of God, for God is always wanting to be born.”
Please plan to invite a friend and register online.
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Save the Dates for Zack Nyein and Pat Kiley’s Farewell Parties
Next month will be a significant time of farewell for us at All Saints’ as we give thanks for the ministries of Zack Nyein and Pat Kiley. Please join us in sending them off with our love and gratitude during these upcoming gatherings:
- Zack's Party is Sunday, December 5 at 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall
- Pat's Party is Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall
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Christmas Concert with Coro Vocati
Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the church
Don’t miss this holiday favorite! We’re excited to once again host our annual Christmas concert with Coro Vocati. Coro Vocati is an ensemble of professional singers based in Atlanta with a mission to create music at the highest level of choral artistry.
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Newcomer Tour
Sunday, December 12, 10:20-11:05 a.m., meet in the courtyard
Are you new to All Saints'? Would you like to meet a member of our Welcome Team and learn more about our campus? Join us for a tour to get the lay of the land and ask questions! We’ll meet at the tent in Kennedy Courtyard for coffee and doughnuts before we begin.
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Caroling with the Saints
Wednesday, December 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m., North Ave MARTA Station and Kennedy Courtyard
Deck the halls with boughs on MARTA! Singers of all ages and abilities are invited to attend our annual Caroling with the Saints event.
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Church Office Closed on November 26
The church office remains closed today (Friday, November 26) 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. |
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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 of any amount will be accepted between services on November 28 and December 5. You may also donate online by December 8.
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Connect with us on Realm!
Don't forget to join Realm, our new platform for online giving, directory, and event registration.
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Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers during All Saints' Sunday and Confirmation: Sherry Collins, Cecille Canary, Leila Konas, Dan Pennywell, Jeanne Crass, Glynn Gossett, Sydney Cleland and Reece, Victor, Tyrone, Maurice, Virgil (our A-Team staff)! |
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