 | Farewell Party for Zack Nyein
Please join us in celebrating the ministry of Zack Nyein, our Associate Rector for Youth and Children’s Ministries and Community Engagement. Help us send Zack off in style as he prepares to move to New York City to serve at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church.
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| | | New Session of Adult Formation
During Session 4, “Practicing the Way of Love,” join us for the following classes on December 5, 12, and 19:
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| Giving Tree
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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| | | “Meant to Be Mothers of God”: An Advent Women’s Retreat
Join women of all ages (18 and older) for an Advent evening of reflection, renewal, and rest as we contemplate God’s Incarnation.
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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 December 5. You may also donate online by December 8.
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Dear saints,
I have long been familiar with the Charles Dickens’ quote ‘charity begins at home’, but it was only this Thanksgiving, leafing through a magazine in our family’s home in Los Angeles, that I discovered the second half of the sentence, ‘and justice begins next door’. Our new partnership with Emmaus House and the community of Peoplestown is an embodiment of the hope implied in the whole of that sentence. ‘Charity’ which has its root in the Latin ‘caritas’ speaks to the work of the heart we are called to do within ourselves as followers of Jesus. People who come to church looking never to change, never to grow, never to be challenged are most often disappointed. The church, our spiritual home, is where we prepare our hearts and our lives to live out the call for God’s justice to be known upon the earth. Justice requires us to move, to look beyond ourselves, not simply with our words or sentiments but through our actions. I invite you to reach out to me if you would like to help our work of justice to grow ’next door’ in Peoplestown. There are opportunities for ministry as a reading and math tutor, and in the Bridge of Hope program offering practical support to families in the neighborhood. The world will know we are Christ’s disciples through our love. Consider loving in a new way this year ahead.
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Join the Peoplestown Partnership
You are invited to join two new ministries: - Become a reading and math tutor for 1st and 2nd graders at the Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, an Atlanta public school in Peoplestown.
- Join the 'Bridge of Hope' volunteer team of 6-8 parishioners working with a case manager to support a local family with transportation, household furnishings, and food.
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Worship Schedule Week of December 5, 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 Zack's Farewell Party at 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall.
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
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Christmas Tree and Wreath Pickup
REMINDER: If you placed an order through the Annual Youth Fundraiser, you'll be able to pick up your trees and wreaths at one of the following times:
- Saturday, December 4 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Sunday, December 5 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 4:00 p.m.
The pick up location is the lower parking deck at All Saints'. The entrance to the lower parking deck is located on Spring Street between Ponce and North Ave.
Questions? Contact Katie Presley at kpresley@allsaintsatlanta.org. |
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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, 12, and 19, 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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2022 Annual Canvass: Courageous Giving
“The first time I gave to All Saints’ a few years ago, it was for a practical reason. I was a ‘check- in- the- collection- plate’ type gal, but I realized (yes, it finally dawned on me) that the church needs the pledge info to plan its budget. In the subsequent years, I made a pledge and the pledging process has become more spiritually meaningful for me each year.
Thank you so much.”
Jennifer Brown Stewardship Committee |
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Year-End Giving
The year is swiftly coming to a close, but there’s still time to make a 2021 gift, pledge payment, or stock transfer. We must have all year-end gifts by noon on Friday, December 31 (or postmarked by that date) for 2021 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 account name: All Saints’ Episcopal Church
- Account number: 1084—6679
- DTC number: 0164, Code: 40.
Thank you so much! |
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Service and Social Justice |
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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.
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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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| Donate a Car to the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing
Are you ready to give up driving or turn in your current car? The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, one of our community partners, is seeking our help in finding a donated car. If you or someone you know can donate a car, please contact Dr. Catherine Meeks or her assistant, Sandra Tarver, at 404-601-5335 or cmeeks@episcopalatlanta.org.
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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: December 13, 20, and 27. 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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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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Farewell Party for Pat Kiley
Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall
Pat will draw her three decades of service to All Saints’ to a close this month. We will give thanks for Pat’s years of love and ministry here with a grand party in Ellis Hall on Thursday December 16 at 6:30 p.m. If you cannot attend but would like send a brief sixty second video message, please email Jill Gossett by December 9 at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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!
We'll meet in the courtyard at 5:00 p.m. and then cross the street to serenade the lucky commuters at the North Ave MARTA Station. After we're finished caroling, we'll celebrate the season with cookies and a hot cocoa bar in the courtyard. Festive Christmas attire is welcome and ugly sweaters are encouraged!
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Emmanuel Bwatta Elected Bishop of the Diocese of Western Tanganyika
It is with great celebration that we share the news that Emmanuel Bwatta, Dean of Lake Tanganyika Theological College—our partners in Tanzania—has been elected Bishop of the Diocese of Western Tanganyika. Please pray for Emmanuel, his family and the diocese as they prepare for his consecration. |
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Office Space for Rent on the All Saints' Campus
Looking for office space? Be our neighbor! We have office space available for rent at 31-33 North Avenue, which recently housed Holder Construction's project management office for the Norfolk Southern development.
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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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Many thanks to Maria Ceballos, Wendy and Nate Little, Amy, Nora, and Darcy Gaynor, and Joann Nagy for leading the crafts during the Advent Event. |
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