 | Threads Sunday and Shoe Drive!
This Sunday we will lift up Threads, one of our four core ministries, during our worship services. Join us in Tate Hall courtyard for a reception and open house to see the beautiful shop. Don't forget to bring donations of new sneakers for children!
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| | | The Gospel According to Ted Lasso
What does an American rookie coach leading an English soccer team have to do with the Christian life? Join Simon and fellow parishioners for a three-part series to learn what this show can teach us about the power of kindness, faithfulness and hope.
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A Reminder to Spring Forward
Daylight saving time begins this weekend, so don't forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Saturday night! |
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Dear saints,
Have you ever wondered what it might be like never to have worn a new pair of shoes? For the first 60 or so years of its existence, the school I taught at in north-east India had a policy of no shoes for its children. There in the Himalayan foothills in the first half of the last century such a policy seemed to make sense. It reflected the green idyll the school campus formed, perched 5000 feet up on a grassy hillside. It was only as the children began to travel further afield for school activities that they realized how not having a pair of shoes to call their own undermined the children's self-esteem. That was a world away from today, yet there are children right here in Atlanta who have never known what it is like to go to school, or play sports wearing a pair of shoes that only they have ever worn. Threads, one of our core ministries which we will celebrate this Sunday, wants to close that gap, clothing children with dignity as its mission states. I hope that you will hear this weekend a new way that you might feel called to support the work of Threads. Perhaps you may also see a way for this ministry to grow? Threads helps us be bridges of hope for those looking for an opportunity to make headway on their journey out of poverty. Let us pray for this work, and let us join our hands so more children can find the beauty they carry within reflected in the beauty of the clothing they wear.
Peace, |
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Worship Schedule Week of March 13, 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 |
| 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.!
It's Pajama Sunday, so wear your pjs and bring a donation for Threads!
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
On Friday night, middle schoolers will team up with Popcorn Theology to watch Encanto at 7:00 p.m.!
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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| 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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| A Vision for All the Saints: Practicing Faith in a Secular Age with the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner
Sunday, April 3, 10:15-11:05 a.m., in Ellis Hall
The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner is Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School and writes and lectures widely on Christian practice and the history of Christianity in America. Lauren’s writing explores the intersection of faith and practice and traces her own journey from Judaism to Christianity. Hear how our practice of faith might be reformed for an increasingly secular age.
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Emmaus House Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 19, from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1017 Hank Aaron Drive
Presenting the stories and the history of the Peoplestown community, the Emmaus House Stations of the Cross re-contextualizes elements of the traditional stations service for a 2022 Lenten reflection.
Please sign up online to attend this outdoor event with our neighbors in Peoplestown.
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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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Walk the Labyrinth
Sunday, April 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Kennedy Courtyard
This spring, the Labyrinth at All Saints’ Ministry will return to hosting our monthly Sunday afternoon labyrinth walks with live music.
Our Lenten labyrinth walk will take place on April 3 and provide a contemplative time for pondering your wilderness journey.
Please save the dates for additional spring walks on May 1 and June 5.
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Concert: The Songs of Lent
Saturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., in the church
This concert explores early eighteenth-century expressions of lament appropriate for the season, including the poignant "Lamentations of Jeremiah" as set by François Couperin.
The music will come to life in the voices of countertenors Nathan Medley and Daniel Moody, both noted for their expertise with early music. Cain-Oscar Bergeron joins the Baroque band on the traverso, a wooden instrument preceding the Western concert flute. Joanna Blendulf will play the viola da gamba, similar to the cello but fretted like a guitar, and Kirk Rich will showcase the All Saints’ harpsichord.
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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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| 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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| MAC’s Lenten Canned Food Drive – MAC is Back!
Sundays through April 10
In preparation for MAC’s return to the block, please help us stock the shelves of the MAC food pantry. Look for grocery bags and requested donation lists after services during Lent and return donations to the MAC receptacles in Ellis Hall.
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| Refugee Ministries: Learn More About Resettlement
Thursday, March 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m., on Zoom
Did you know that All Saints' Refugee Ministries is currently working with SIX newly arrived families? And we will furnish an apartment for a new family from Afghanistan soon.
Want to get involved? Join us for an information session to learn about how to make a difference in the lives of these families as they adjust to life in the United States.
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| Meet Spanish Speaking Families at Wednesday Night Supper!
Wednesday, March 23, 5:00-7:00 p.m., in Kennedy Courtyard and Ellis Hall
Do you speak a little Spanish? Come try out a few phrases with one of three Spanish-speaking families in Refugee Ministries from Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras. Join in the fellowship of welcome and hospitality with these lovely families. If you cannot make it on March 23, save the date for April 27 when we’ll welcome three Iranian American families for our last Wednesday Night Supper of the program year.
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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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| 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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| 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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A Vision for All the Saints: The Parish of Tomorrow with the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves
A few highlights from the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray Reeves' visit to All Saints' last Sunday:
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Meet our New Associate 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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Incredible thanks to Jennifer Brown, Ed Wooller, Jeff Klein, Madeleine Deisen, David Ross, Kelli Carroll, and Arash and Ellie Abbasiserkehi and to everyone who donated for the swift work today of picking up lovely furniture for a new Afghan family. |
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