| Christmas Eve at All Saints' |
We are thrilled to welcome you home to All Saints' this Christmas Eve. We hope you’ll join us—whether you are near or far, online or in-person—as we celebrate Christ's birth on this holy night.
We'll have worship services at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, and 10:00 p.m.
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At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 25, join us in the church for a peaceful service of Holy Eucharist with a sermon and Christmas carols accompanied by organ music.
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On Sunday, December 26, we will combine the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services into one 10:00 a.m. service in the church.
We will also have our usual 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services in the chapel.
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Dear saints,
Merry Christmas! What a delight it is to be able to share once more with one another the message of the angels, that Christ our Savior is born. Whether you are with us in person at All Saints’ this evening, worshipping online, or attending church with family elsewhere, I pray that you will receive in word and song the gift of new birth in the Christ-child. And may we know the depth of the divine love that chooses to dwell with us throughout this holy season.
The warmest Christmas blessings to you and your loved ones, |
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Worship Schedule Week of December 26, 2021 |
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Worship Services in the Chapel
*10:00 a.m.* Worship Service in the Church
*Please note that we are combining the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services into one 10:00 a.m. service.* |
| Monday through Thursday
12:05 p.m. No Noonday Prayer
Noonday Prayer will take a break next week. |
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| Children's Church and Formation will take a break this Sunday, December 26 and next Sunday, January 2. We'll be back on Sunday, January 9!
The nursery also takes a break this Sunday, December 26 and will be back on Sunday, January 2.
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
Youth Formation will take a break this Sunday, December 26 and next Sunday, January 2. We'll be back on Sunday, January 9! |
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| New Series in January: A Vision for All the Saints
Sundays, January 9, 16 and 23, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in Ellis Hall
In January, we will welcome back to the block three beloved clergy leaders who have served at All Saints’: Barbara Brown Taylor, Martha Sterne, and Geoffrey Hoare. We will also welcome back Luther Smith, renowned theologian from Emory University.
Each of these leaders will join in conversation with our rector, Simon Mainwaring, as we begin our work of casting a vision for the future of our mission and ministries at All Saints’.
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| Novel Theology: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
Wednesday, January 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in P307 and on Zoom
Join our Novel Theology group in November to discuss Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. This month’s meeting will be facilitated by Ed Wooller. Please sign up online if you would like to receive the Zoom link.
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An Epiphany Service of Light for All Ages and Canned Food Collection
Wednesday, January 5, 5:00 p.m., in Kennedy Courtyard (rain location: Ellis Hall)
Join us for a special service to celebrate the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. As the Magi brought gifts for the Christ child, we will collect gifts of canned goods/non-perishable foods for the Atlanta Food Bank. Please bring “a can in each hand” to the service and place them in the collection baskets.
Please note: this service will occur between our regular Children's Choir rehearsals.
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This Christmas let us all give the gift of hope.
Give to All Saints’ and the hope inspired here for others and for our own community. Thank you for your continued giving.
There are many methods for sharing your gifts:
- Online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give
- Mail a check to All Saints’ Church, 634 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308
- Put a check or cash into the offering plate during the services
- Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256
- Gift stocks or securities (see instructions below under "Year-End Giving")
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Did you know…
Through the new All Saints’ platform Realm everyone can view their own statements, pledges and balances?
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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.
Please note that the office will be closed on Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28. The office will be open on Wednesday, December 29, Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31 (until noon).
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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Celebration & Pilgrimage to Sweet Auburn Labyrinth
Sunday, January 16, 12:30-4:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard and REMERGE at 340 Auburn Ave.
Join friends from the Labyrinth Ministry and the MICAH Project for a pilgrimage to the Sweet Auburn Labyrinth.
REMERGE sponsors this event, which is a farewell to the labyrinth and a celebration of making way for a new Historic District Development Corporation (HCCD) project! We’ll have the chance to meet the artists and honor the history of the MLK neighborhood, while celebrating a path to the future, walking the labyrinth, and sharing reflections of the journey.
Boxed lunches are available for $15 per person.
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Service and Social Justice |
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| Make a Gift to Emmanuel Bwatta as He Becomes 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 partner in Tanzania—has been elected Bishop of the Diocese of Western Tanganyika.
You are invited to give a gift to help him purchase vestments and meet other expenses as he prepares to be consecrated at the end of January. You are welcome to make a donation online or via check (noting that it's for Emmanuel Bwatta in the memo line).
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| Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
To celebrate the holiday season, please consider bringing dinner to the men of Covenant Community on a Monday night. Meals can either be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off during the day. Available dates are: December 27 and January 3, 17. Thank you.
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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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Church Office Closures for the Holidays
The church office will be closed on Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28. The office will be open Wednesday, December 29, Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31 (until noon).
We will also be closed on Monday, January 3 in observance of the New Year's holiday.
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy on call. |
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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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Pat's Farewell Party
On Thursday, December 16 we hosted a grand farewell party for Pat Kiley, celebrating her retirement after almost 27 years with All Saints'. Thanks to those who helped with the party and to everyone who came to support Pat.
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The Christmas Pageant
On Sunday, December 19, the children of All Saints' presented the Christmas Story, during our annual pageant. Thanks to all the children and families who participated!
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Refuges Ministries Volunteers
We had tons of fun during our Christmas Party with Refugee Ministries on Saturday! Families had a wonderful time in the Attic, playing games and selecting gifts.
Special thanks to the amazing volunteers who helped make it a super fun afternoon, even with a last minute change of plans and rainy weather! |
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Youth Ministries Volunteers
Thanks to Katie Armbrester, Michael Asmussen, Judd Asbill, and Brad Harder for your help with Y'All Saints' (youth ministry) in the month of December! Your gracious welcome and support of our young people is a spectacular gift to our faith community! |
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