 | A Vision for All the Saints: The Parish of Tomorrow
The Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves has served as bishop of the Diocese of El Camino Real and as Managing Director of the College for Bishops, which gives her an interesting perspective on the state of the parish across the Episcopal Church.
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| | | Midtown Assistance Center's Lenten Canned Food Drive
In preparation for MAC’s return to the block, please help us stock the shelves of the food pantry during Lent. On Sunday after the services, please make sure to pick up a grocery bag with a list of requested donations.
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| Please make an offering to support the incredible work of the All Saints' Flower Guild on Easter Sunday.
You can make a donation in-person after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, March 6 or online by March 9!
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Dear saints,
I’m sure that you have watched with heartbreak the scenes that continue to unfold in Ukraine. Earlier this week I watched news footage of a desperate medical team trying and failing to save a six-year-old girl’s life. Those images brought home the simple fact that the cost of warfare is always counted in single lives—lives so needlessly lost yet of infinite value to God. I know that it can be easy to feel angry and helpless watching such things happen across the world. Please do not give up on praying for peace. We need to believe in a future that does not see conflict as an inevitability. Additionally, you will see a note below about an opportunity to donate material support to the people of Ukraine at this time. It will be a small act of love from our community to people we have never met, yet in offering it we are communicating at least to one another that their lives matter. Keep the faith.
Peace, |
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Support the People of Ukraine
As we continue to pray for the people of Ukraine we invite you also to make a donation to offer material support at this time. All Saints’ is gathering financial donations which we will submit as one gift to the International Rescue Committee.
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Worship Schedule Week of March 6, 2022 |
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Sunday
8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Worship Services in the Chapel
9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Worship Services in the Church
9:00 a.m. Livestreamed Worship Service |
| Monday through Thursday
12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer in the Church |
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| On Sunday morning, join us on the 2nd Floor of Pritchett Children's Center for Childrens' Church at 9:00 a.m. and Children's Formation at 10:15 a.m.!. |
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
On Sunday morning, join us in the Attic for Youth Formation classes at 10:15 a.m.
In the evening at SNL, join us for our Lenten series, "Baking Through the Bible," as we bake in community and explore all the ways that bread is tied to scripture and tradition!
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| Reading the Great Vigil: Observance through Bright Sorrow with Dr. David Pacini and the Rev. Sarah Stewart
Sundays through April 3, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Ross Room
Join us as we explore biblical stories central to the liturgy of the Great Vigil of Easter. Each of our six sessions will consider God’s movement in the history of the world’s redemption and in the unfolding of our lives as people who are saved by the incomprehensible mystery of divine love.
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| Popcorn Theology is Back!
Friday, March 11, 7:00-9:30 p.m., in the Ross Room
Popcorn Theology will re-launch with the smash-hit Disney film “Encanto,” which features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Saints of all ages are welcome to come together to watch the film and stay for a facilitated discussion afterwards; this month’s facilitator will be the Rev. Sarah Stewart.
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| The Gospel According to Ted Lasso with the Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring
Sundays, March 13, 20, and 27, 10:15-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall
What does an American rookie coach leading an English soccer team have to do with the Christian life? Join Simon and fellow parishioners for this three-part series this Lent to find out what this Emmy award-winning show has to teach us about the power of kindness, faithfulness and hope.
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Threads Sunday and Shoe Drive!
Sunday, March 13
Next month, we will lift up Threads, one of our four core ministries, during our worship services and during a celebratory reception in the courtyard.
The mission of Threads is to provide children in need with clean, well-fitting clothes and footwear. As part of this celebration, please bring donations of new sneakers for children (all sizes for all genders). Since the beginning of this winter season, Threads has given away about 300 pairs of new sneakers and we would love to give away 300 more!
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Sound Bath for the Spring Equinox
Sunday, March 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall
Join Midtown friends and neighbors for a communal celebration of the Spring Equinox with Sound Healer and Reiki Master, Rebecca Turk.
Together, we will embark on a meditative journey of vibrational sound healing, which has been shown to help reduce stress, promote restful sleep, and relax tension in the body.
This event is free, but please be sure to register ahead of time to secure your spot for this experience (limited to 40 attendees). Feel free to invite your family and friends as we embrace the turning of the seasons!
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The season of Lent can be a good time to reflect on our own lives and consider estate planning.
The All Saints’ Cornerstone Society recognizes parishioners who have included the church in their planned giving.
On a practical level, estate planning encourages us to have important conversations with our loved ones about the kind of legacy we want to leave when we die. Estate planning is considered to be a spiritual practice that can lead us to a more abundant life here and now.
Have you considered making a planned gift to All Saints’?
Contact the Planned Giving Committee Chair and vestry member, Bert Clark, for more information.
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Make a pledge or gift today! Thank you.
- Make your 2022 pledge today if you haven't already (click here >>)
- Make a gift 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 (click here for instructions >>)
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Service and Social Justice |
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| Read The MICAH Project's March Newsletter
The March edition of The MICAH Project at All Saints’ newsletter is now available!
This edition includes:
- A remembrance for Blood Sunday
- A profile of Greg Cole, Executive Director of Emmaus House
- An update about the Peoplestown Partnership
- And more!
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| Refugee Ministries: Super Saturday Furniture Collection
Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., meet in the All Saints’ Surface Parking Lot
We're excited to furnish a home for an incoming Afghan family! There are three ways to help:
- Donate furniture
- Donate household items (linens, toiletries, etc.)
- Volunteer to help pick up the furniture from parishioners' homes on Saturday, March 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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| Parish-Wide Lenten Service Project
Sunday, March 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Please join us for an interactive parish-wide Lenten service project designed to unleash a spirit of neighbors serving neighbors in our city.
Come explore how our faith calls us to affirm the dignity of every human being through the robust love of Christ that embraces each of us, wherever we are on this human journey.
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| Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
In the spirit of this Lenten season, please think about 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 sometime during the day. Available dates are: April 4, 25 and May 2. Thank you.
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| Donate Summer Clothing to Threads!
We invite donations of new or gently used children’s clothing for summer; a donation barrel is located in the upper level of the parking garage behind the security booth.
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Meet our New Music Director
We are delighted to announce that Brendan Conner will be joining All Saints’ this summer as our new Associate Music Director. Brendan is currently Senior Organ Scholar at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis where he has served since 2020 and is also a doctoral candidate in organ performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
Previous to Christ Church, Brendan served in three other Episcopal churches in Indiana and California. In addition to his work as a church musician, he is an active recitalist, and was selected as a semi-finalist for the 2020 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance before the competition’s cancellation due to the pandemic. Brendan also serves as a member of the organ faculty for the Sacred Music Institute of America, an online continuing education platform for church musicians.
Beyond music, Brendan enjoys exploring new recipes, bread baking, and hiking. Please pray for Brendan as he prepares for his new role here which will start in July. |
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Shrove Tuesday
On Shrove Tuesday we enjoyed delicious pancakes (and bacon!) and then we burned last year's palms to create the ashes for Ash Wednesday.
Our Cherub and Primary Choirs led us in singing our final "Alleluias" and we also buried our "Alleluias" for the season of Lent until they rise again on Easter Day.
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| Ashes-To-Go
On Ash Wednesday, our clergy offered Ashes-To-Go at the North Avenue MARTA Station.
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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 fine art photographer Betty Edge for her donation of photography to the classrooms on the 3rd floor of our Parish House. |
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Thanks to everyone who entered our pancaking-making contest! We loved all of the creative entries!
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