Annual Parish Meeting
Join us for our Annual Parish Meeting, when we reflect on the past year and elect new members of the vestry. This meeting will be held in Ellis Hall at 10:15 a.m. |
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Overflow Parking at Bank of America is Back!
We now have additional parking spaces available at the Bank of America parking deck. This parking option is available to us on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The entrance to the parking deck is off of North Avenue, across the street from the Negril Village restaurant.
No validation tickets are needed; the automatic gates will open for you when you pull up.
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Dear saints,
It seems strange in a way for the church to keep on keeping on with its usual ecclesiastical activities - like this Sunday's annual parish meeting - while on the news we hear of such terrible and heartbreaking events like the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. While life is snatched away so cruelly, we might well ask as the old Quaker hymn goes, 'how can I keep on singing?' Yet we do keep on singing, and praying, and gathering as we will this weekend to elect from our number parishioners who will lead the church in this place as vestry members. We do so, not to escape the worries of the world, but to fortify ourselves to face them. In a time when there is so much focus on what divides us, to be a community that prizes and celebrates the beauty of diversity and the strength we find in being an all sorts community on so many levels is no small thing. A world where someone wakes up with murder on their mind is a malformed world. Life together as we know it in the church is our opportunity to re-form that world, starting with ourselves. Let our hearts weep with those who weep for those lost at the hands of others, from Buffalo to Mariupol, and may the church be our place to offer a better vision for human flourishing.
Peace, |
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May 22
- 8:00 a.m.: Holy Eucharist Rite I in the chapel
- 9:00 a.m.: Worship with Holy Eucharist Rite II in the church
- 11:15 a.m.: Worship with Holy Eucharist Rite II in the church
- 5:30 p.m.: Holy Eucharist Rite II in the chapel
Noonday Worship in the Church Monday-Wednesday |
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| Summer Worship Schedule
Sundays, May 29 through August 14
During the summer months, Noonday Prayer takes a break and our Sunday worship schedule shifts to the following times:
•8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I •10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II •5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
We will continue to have our Wednesday Eucharist at 12:05 p.m. throughout the summer. Our regular Sunday worship schedule will resume on Sunday, August 21 and Noonday Prayer will resume on Monday, August 24. |
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| Lunchtime Organ Recital
May 25, 1:00-1:30 p.m., Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
All Saints' Interim Organist David Brensinger will play a 30-minute lunchtime organ recital at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 25th at 1:00 pm. The program, with an emphasis on music for Pentecost, will include works by J.S. Bach, Florence Price, Johann Kirnberger, Eugène Gigout, and Frank Ferko. You are cordially invited to attend this free event!
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| Stump the Organist Beginning May 29
Every Sunday of the Summer (10:00 a.m. service only)
Come to church a little early and play Stump the Organist! Beginning Sunday, May 29, we will try something new at our 10 am service. At 9:50 we will open up the floor to your hymn requests, singing as many as we can until the start of the service. Come prepared to call out the number of your favorite hymn and see if you can "stump the organist." |
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| On Sunday, join us in Kennedy Courtyard at 9 a.m. as we celebrate the 3rd and 5th graders as the graduate to the Attic and Club 45. |
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| Middle and High Schoolers |
On Sunday, Youth Formation classes will join the Children's Formation classes at 10:15 a.m. in Kennedy Courtyard.
Sunday Night Live-Last One of the Season
Sunday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join us in the Courtyard for a water-filled last Sunday Night Live of the season! Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a towel! |
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| Sports and Spirituality
Thursday, June 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m., on Zoom
Please join Judd Asbill and Paul Terlemezian as we begin each session by talking about sports and then using humor (perhaps irony) to transition the conversation to spirituality.
Bring your favorite sports story from any sport of your choice. Be part of a JOYful experience that will bring Glory to God, especially while we learn from those who compete "against" each other. Please sign up online to receive the Zoom link.
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| Moving Up Celebration
Sunday, May 22, 9:00–11:05 a.m., Church, Kennedy Courtyard
On this day, we will celebrate the milestones of Moving Up to the Attic for 5th graders and Moving Up to Club 45 for 3rd graders. Make sure to join us in the Kennedy courtyard at 10:15 a.m. for ice cream sundaes, to congratulate the kids personally, and to sign their Bibles with your name and maybe a favorite verse. |
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Vacation Bible School - Water, Water Everywhere!
Monday through Friday, May 30 – June 3, The Attic, Kennedy Courtyard
Water is so important in God’s Word that it is mentioned 722 times in the Bible, more often than faith, hope, prayer, and worship. Join us for a water-themed Vacation Bible School 9:00am-12:pm, with aftercare 12:00-5:00 each day. Rising Kindergartners through 5th grade are welcome, 6th - 12th grade are welcome to be counselors. Come be in relationship with our young Saints at our Water, Water Everywhere Vacation Bible School as a volunteer with games, science, crafts, and story time or help us with snacks, decorating or cleaning up. You can help one or two days or all week! We can't do it without our church family and you will get to know some folks you may not usually hang out with at church. If you are having trouble with the online form, I will have a paper registration form in the courtyard this Sunday. We need to know numbers by this Sunday, so please sign up as soon as possible.
Email Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org for more information. |
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Giving: Surpassing Goals Again
May is Remember the Church Offering month
Remember how we used to bring some cash for the offering plate to church? Let’s remember to tuck a few dollars in our pockets for Sunday morning. The Varsity next door may have a sign out “We are a cashless facility” but the church welcomes each and every gift. Join me and put some money in the plate instead of giving the “No Thanks” hand when the plate gets passed.
Make a pledge or gift today! Thank you.
There are many ways to give:
- 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 May Newsletter
The May edition of The MICAH Project at All Saints’ newsletter is now available!
This edition includes:
- Out of Hand Theater presents CALF by Ariel Fristoe
- Tutoring in Peoplestown
- Upcoming opportunities
- And more!
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| Welcome a New Family to the United States with Refugee Ministries
The first three months after arrival are often very challenging for a newly arrived refugee family. Many families experience isolation, which we can help alleviate by offering much needed hope and support through hospitality and welcome.
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| Save the Dates-Threads Back to School Event |
Threads will reopen the shop for a 6 day school uniform give-away on July 14-16 and July 21-23.
Volunteer opportunities will be available. Stay tuned! |
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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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| Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community |
We invite you to bring 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: May 23 and 30. Thank you.
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All Saints' April Vestry Summary
All Saints’ Vestry met on April 24, 2022, in person and by Zoom. Following a time for centering prayer, Mary Jo Bryan gave the Clerk’s Report. Nancy Dodson, in Sheldon Taylor’s absence, provided the Treasurer’s Report, highlighting that pledge payments are ahead for the year, that the church received payments for third-party use of Ellis Hall and parking, and that an insurance claim has been made for the water heater that burst in the Pritchett Center. Dan Pennywell gave an update on the Vestry nominating committee, and Simon Mainwaring announced the formation of the Leadership Team that will lead the parish in a year-long period of discernment into the future of the church’s mission and ministries. The Leadership Team will be chaired by Lynda Herrig, and consists of five Vestry members and six at-large members. The Leadership Team will be assisted by the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, in a consultant’s role for the year. The Vestry also discussed the plans for Simon Mainwaring’s sabbatical during the summer of 2023 and how the parish might use the time for its own reflections and renewal. The Vestry elected Alvin Moore and Elizabeth Diedrich to fill the unexpired terms of Charlene Smith-Stewart, who passed away and Des Dorsey, who resigned. The annual meeting is set for Sunday, May 22, 2022, and the next Vestry meeting is set for Monday, May 23, 2022 at 4:30 PM. |
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Church Office Closed
The office will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30. |
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| Baptism Banner Ministry
Baptisms are in full swing at All Saints', and the Baptism Banner Committee is looking for new volunteers to come aboard! If you enjoy craft projects, please consider the opportunity of this heartfelt service to the families of the newly baptized through the gift of a homemade, commemorative banner. No sewing skills are required, and we provide easy templates to follow. It's a great leisure activity to do while catching up on a TV show or listening to your favorite podcast in the comfort of your home.
Please email Kate Mabry at Kate.L.Mabry@gmail.com or call her at 404-274-5313 if interested |
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Save the Date for our Annual Parish Retreat to Kanuga!
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, NC
We are excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our annual parish retreat this year! Please make sure to mark your calendars for Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2. Registration and more information will be available soon.
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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 Geoff and Carmen Pope for hosting the Newcomers Event at their home on May 12th. |
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