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Dear saints,
This Sunday we begin a Fall of adult formation at All Saints'. The stated goal of our formation life is to 'invite the Holy Spirit's transformation of our lives, deepening our Christian faith for the sake of the world'. Transformation and depth are two words that come to mind when I think of our new associate for formation, Jenny McBride, whom we introduce to All Saints' below. Jenny brings a host of gifts and experience to All Saints'. I suspect she will be first in and last out of the water on youth group pool parties and Chattahoochee tubing trips. She has a keen and compassionate theological mind - she has a PhD from UVA for those of you who will need to either celebrate that fact or get used to the idea. And she is a pastor at heart. One of the more remarkable parts of her background is her work teaching in prison and particularly with a woman on death row in GA, Kelly Gissendaner, who through Jenny became friends with theologian Jurgen Moltmann. You may well know that Moltmann is considered one of the most influential theologians alive in the world today. You can read about their friendship here. I am delighted that she is coming on board. Her first day of work with be at the parish weekend at Kanuga. Straight in at the deep end! Please join me in giving thanks for and welcoming Jenny and her husband Thomas to All Saints' and pray for Jenny's ministry here for the years to come.
Peace,
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Welcome to Jenny McBride, new Associate for Formation
We are delighted to announce that Jenny McBride will be joining All Saints' as the new Associate for Formation. She begins her ministry among us at the beginning of October. Here is a little background about Jenny:
Jenny McBride is from Chattanooga, TN. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. Since 2008, Jenny has worked in graduate level theological education, and has served on the faculty of Wartburg College in rural Iowa and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She is the author of a number of books and journal articles and is President of the International Bonhoeffer Society. Jenny is a candidate for Holy Orders through the Diocese of Atlanta and will be ordained to the diaconate in December and to the priesthood next summer. Jenny is married to Thomas Fabisiak (Fabe-is-ak), who runs a college degree program at Arrendale State Prison for Women through Life University in Marietta. They love hiking, biking, swimming, and enjoying the beauty and vibrancy of their Atlanta in town neighborhood.
In Jenny's own words: 'I am thrilled to be joining the All Saints’ community. What an honor to get to share life with children and youth as well as foster adult formation. Over the years, God has given me amazing opportunities to grow in faith in a variety of ways — through camp and youth ministry, by finding God in love of neighbor and in the works of mercy, through Christian education in colleges and seminaries. And now I have the opportunity for these various threads to come together in parish ministry. I feel like my whole life has led me to this moment, and I cannot wait to begin the journey with you.'
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Farewell for The Rev. Sarah Stewart
10:20 a.m., Ellis Hall
Join us as we say a fond farewell to Sarah Stewart as she leaves All Saints’ to take up a role as Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Burlingame, CA. Sarah’s final Sunday with us will be on August 21 and we will celebrate her with a gathering in Ellis Hall following the 9:00 a.m. service.
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Read Simon's letter to the parish here >>
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Youth Pilgrimage Presentation
10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall
Join our high school pilgrims as they re-live their pilgrimage following the footsteps of St. Paul through Greece! Hear from a few of our pilgrims about their experience, see photos, and learn about the life-changing impact of youth pilgrimage.
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Concert Series: “Baroque Reimagined” with EarlyBird
3:00 p.m. in the Church
EarlyBird is a professional chamber choir based in Atlanta. Their program “Baroque Reimagined” explores the fusion of Baroque composition with Jazz realization. Tyrone Jackson, Professor of Jazz at Kennesaw State University, joins EarlyBird in reimagining Carissimi’s Historia di Jephte as well as works by Melani And Guglielmi. Tickets are available on our website or at the door. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $15 for students with ID, and free for children under 18. For more information contact Dr. Kirk Rich, Director of Music.
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Youth Choir Kick-off for Singers Grades 7-12
5:00 p.m., Adult Choir Suite; 6:30 p.m., dinner in Ellis Hall
This week's Youth Choir Kick-off rehearsal will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Adult Choir Suite and then continue with dinner for choir families and singers in Ellis Hall at 6:30 p.m., complete with a make-your-own sundae dessert! As we welcome one another, be sure to introduce yourself to our new accompanist, Millie Turek. Join us for another year of singing, learning, and community building! For more information visit our website or contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music, at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org
Register for the 2022-2023 program year >>
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Our Regular Worship Schedule Resumes This Week!
Our regular Sunday worship schedule resumes Sunday, August 21 with the following service times:
- 8:00 a.m., Rite I in the Chapel
- 9:00 a.m., Rite II in the Church
- 11:15 a.m., Rite II in the Church
- 5:30 p.m., Rite II in the Chapel
Noonday prayer resumes on Monday, August 22 and will be at 12:05 p.m. in the church Monday - Wednesday each week.
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Bank of America Overflow Parking is Available
The overflow parking at the Bank of America building is available off North Ave. The parking lot will open at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays.
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Adult Inquirer’s Class
Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28, and October 5; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Adult Inquirer’s Class is a 4-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’. Topics covered include Leadership and the Baptized Life, Christian Identity and Justice, Spirituality and Expressing our Faith, and Church as Community. Meetings are on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00 p.m. The first three meetings are on Zoom with the final meeting in-person over dinner at the church. For more information, contact Tracey Sage at tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org
Learn more and register here >>
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Join us for the 2022-2023 Adult Choir Season
Begins Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. in the Egleston Hall Music Suite
The All Saints' Parish Choir welcomes new members of all voice types. The adult choirs rehearse every Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you can read music and are looking for a warm community of fellowship, schedule a vocal interview with Dr. Kirk Rich, Director of Music, at krich@allsaintsatlanta.org or (404) 267-4261.
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Concert Series: A Courtyard Concert with the Bonaventure Quartet
Wednesday, August 31, 12:15 p.m. in Kennedy Courtyard
The Bonaventure Quartet is an Atlanta-based jazz band combining gypsy jazz, American swing, and original music into a style all their own. Their program recreates the sound and ambiance of French nightclubs in the 1930s. Come enjoy Latin feels, gypsy bossas and valses, European melodies, and of course, the beauty of our courtyard during a lunchtime concert. Tickets are $10.
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Learn more about the 2022-2023 Concert Series >>
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Register now 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 for a memorable parish gathering at Kanuga. The deadline to register is September 2.
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Wednesday Night Supper: Mexican Night & Pickleball
Wednesday, August 24, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall
Join us for delicious Mexican-style food! We will have pickleball available to play for those who would like to try it out, or even if you are a pro! Email Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org if you are interested in playing some fun, not serious, pickleball. All equipment included. You are welcome to bring your own.
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Make New Friends with Foyer Groups
One of the very best ways to get to know fellow parishioners in a big church like All Saints’ is through small and informal dinner gatherings at one another’s homes. The groups formed are a great mix—single, married, and various ages. Many close friendships have been formed through these great dinner gatherings. It’s a perfect, low-key way to make connections. Signup at the Parish Life table on Sunday mornings. For more information contact Barbara Blender at bblender@bellsouth.net or Sherry Collins at Sherry_collins@bellsouth.net
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Join the Welcome Team
Calling all Greeters! We are in need of parishioners who enjoy welcoming people onto the block. The Welcome Team is a wonderful ministry with a small commitment. You have seen these special folks with big smiles on their faces as you enter the church! Greeters direct and answer easy questions, and serve during special occasions. We would love your help. Please contact Jill Gossett, Parish Life Director, or Dan Pennywell.
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Join the Altar Guild!
Do you like to iron? Altar Guild needs people who are willing to be trained to iron the fair linens that cover All Saints’ altars. If you are interested, please contact Lynne Bryant at lynnebryant@comcast.net
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At All Saints’ we believe that we best discern God’s work in the world for us when we pray, study, and serve together. Please join in giving to this amazing church!
Give a Gift or Make a Pledge Payment Today:
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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 services
- Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256
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Gift stocks or securities (click here for instructions >>)
Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Development, at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Mike Carscaddon Matthew 25 Ministry Fund
“Share in the Movement that was set up for you…for I was hungry and you shared your food with me; I was a stranger and you welcomed me; ragged and you clothed me; sick and you nursed me. I was in jail and you stood by me." Then the people of justice will answer…”when did we see you hungry and share our food, or thirsty and share our water? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or ragged and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in jail, and stand by you?” and the Leader of the Movement will reply, “When you did it to one of these humblest…you did it to me.”
- Matthew 25, New Testament translation by Clarence Jordan, Cotton Patch Gospel.
Consider a gift in memory of Mike Carscaddon.
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Children’s Choir Kick-off
Wednesday, August 24, 4:00-6:30 p.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center
The first rehearsals for children’s choirs (age 4 through 6th grade) will be on Wednesday, August 24, at 4:00 p.m. for Cherub (Pre-K-K), 4:35 p.m. for Primary (1st-2nd grade), 5:15 p.m. for Junior (3rd-6th grade), and 6:00 p.m. for Junior Handbells (4th-6th grade). For more information visit our website or contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music, at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org
Register for the 2022-2023 program year >>
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Children’s Church with Holy Eucharist & Moving-Up Ceremony
Sunday, August 28, 8:45 a.m. in the Children’s Chapel (2nd floor of the Pritchett Center)
Children Kindergarten through 3rd grade and their parents are invited to Children’s Church with Holy Eucharist. Come worship together and see what we do in the children’s service. We will also honor Kindergarteners and 1st graders (who missed this milestone due to pandemic) in our Moving-Up Ceremony. This Milestone Moment honors our youngest who have moved from the nursery to the big kids’ floor. They will receive a ceramic Blessing Bowl to collect all their milestones and blessings as a member of this church family. If you have a 1st grader or Kindergartener, please RSVP to Kathy Roberts, Director of Children’s Ministries, at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org
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Children and Youth Formation Open House
Sunday, August 28, 10:15 a.m. in the Attic
Welcome back! Welcome back to church, to all the Children’s and Youth Ministries groups, and to our sacred spaces. We have missed you and are ready to play and pray together. Join us in the Attic to hear about our plans for the year, re-learn why we do what we do, and greet and meet your fellow Saints. We will start with bagels and juice while we talk. Then parents and kids will go to your child’s room to meet their teachers and sign up for volunteer opportunities. We can’t wait to come back together with you, our church family! For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org and Hope Westervelt at hwestervelt@allsaintsatlanta.org. Register for the year ahead to get all the updates by clicking the button below!
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Youth Handbells and Youth Choir for Grades 7-12
Sundays, 4:15-6:00 p.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center
Our youth choir rehearses at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Beginning September 11, the Youth Handbell Choir will begin regular rehearsals at 4:15 p.m., before choir. All rehearsals (except the kick-off on August 21) take place on the 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center. For more information check the choir schedules posted on the website under Children & Youth Music. We’ve got a great year planned! Questions about choirs? Reach out to Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children’s Music, at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Read The MICAH Project's August Newsletter
The August edition of The MICAH Project at All Saints’ newsletter is now available!
This edition includes:
- MICAH welcomes The Rev. Naomi Tutu
- Raves for Jordan Is So Chilly
- Sacred Ground news
- MICAH bookshelf
- Equitable Dinners coming in September
- 1619 Anniversary
- And more!
Click here for a compelling profile of our Minister for Public Life, Natosha Reid Rice
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Refugee Ministries: Zoom Tutoring Program
Sign up by August 22!
We are seeking tutors for the first session of our Zoom tutoring program, which runs from the second week of August through the last week of October, to offer 12 one-hour sessions once a week at the same day and time on Zoom. Our program is for refugee and asylee students grades 2-12 who need support in English as a Second Language or in Reading and Math. Orientation, materials and support are provided. No experience necessary. Volunteers 6th grade and up are welcome and we are able to provide service hours. For more information email Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Watch a video about Zoom tutoring >>
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Refugees Ministries: Swimming Buddies
Saturday, August 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., various locations
Saturday, September 10, all day, Lake Jackson
Cool off with Refugee Ministries this summer and enjoy some swimming fun in the sun with our refugee friends. This is a great opportunity for families with children, and we can provide service hours for teens. We also need volunteers to transport our refugee friends; drivers must be at least 25 years old. For locations and more information, contact Louisa Merchant.
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Refugee Ministries: Welcome a New Family to the United States
The first three months after arrival are often very challenging for a newly arrived refugee family. We invite volunteers aged 25 and over (who are welcome to bring families and friends, including children, to any outing) to offer three resettlement activities for a new family to be completed over a period of six months.
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Threads Clothing Needs
- We invite donations of new or gently used children's clothing and new shoes for summer. Donation boxes are located on the first floor of the Pritchett Center and in the first floor stairwell between Ellis Hall and Egleston Hall, outside of the choir suite.
- We are still taking donations of school uniforms in preparation for the new school year. We are requesting white, light blue, or navy collared shirts and khaki or navy pants and shorts. All sizes, boys and girls styles are needed.
- Threads also needs new sneakers, boys sizes 5-10.
Questions? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, August 22 and 29
Covenant Community is a great ministry that provides residential drug treatment for homeless men struggling with addiction. From the time it was founded at All Saints' over 30 years ago, our parishioners have provided dinner to share with the residents of Covenant Community. Please consider breaking bread with them on a Monday night. You could bring dinner yourself, with friends, or even co-workers. Children are also welcome to join! Meals for around 15 people can either be shared with the men inside the residence or they can be dropped off during the day. The available dates are August 8 and 15.
Register Here
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Volunteer with Midtown Assistance Center
Back on the All Saints’ block, Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is looking for volunteers to assist clients and to help in the food pantry. If interested, please go to the MAC website or email Chris Ferguson. MAC also always appreciates donations of canned foods, which can be dropped off at the MAC office (corner of North Avenue and Spring Street) or in the MAC bin in the first-floor stairwell between Ellis Hall and Egleston Hall.
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