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Dear saints,
One of the great gifts of this church community is how we are blessed to witness others go on their pilgrim's way. I will literally be seeing that with my own eyes these next two weeks as I lead our All Saints' pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey. Please do pray for our group and you can follow our progress on our social media pages. I will look forward to being with you all again on Sunday, September 11th.
One of the other ways we get to witness other's pilgrimages is through the lives of young adults as they minister among us. Over the next few weeks, we will be joined by two new youth ministry interns, Elizabeth Bell and Luke Nolfa. You can read more about them below. A young adult leader who has already been with us for a good while is Rodell Jefferson. As you will see below, Rodell is going to be our young adult fellow for this academic year, building community as he discerns where his own faith journey is to take him next.
Multi-generational communities are immensely valuable to the world we live in. They teach us to see beyond the sometimes parochial confines of our particular stage of life and appreciate more of the nuances of life's journey than we would otherwise. Thanks be to God for the life and leadership of young adults in this church. I'm excited to bear witness to all they will give and receive because of All Saints'.
Peace,
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Rodell Jefferson named All Saints' Young Adults Fellow
We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Young Adults Fellowship this year. The Young Adult Fellow will coordinate young adult ministries at All Saints' and help to build community within the young adult community and help nurture relationships between young adults and the wider parish.
Our inaugural Young Adult Fellow is Rodell Jefferson, who has been active at All Saints' for the past couple of years. The fellowship runs for the academic year from September through May. Here's a little background about Rodell.
From Detroit, Rodell has bounced from Rhode Island to Los Angeles, and now to Atlanta where he is a student at Candler School of Theology. Rodell did not grow up in the Episcopal Church but has become joyfully connected through the Episcopal service year program.
Rodell is on a journey of discovery and discernment and is always open to sitting with people in the questions and confusion. He is looking forward to making a community and finding avenues for Young Adults to offer their gifts. Rodell delights in creativity, cooking, being outside, and pondering the profound.
Please pray for Rodell's ministry among us. For more information about young adult ministries, please contact Rodell at: rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org
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Welcome to Elizabeth and Luke, our new Youth Ministry Interns
We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Bell and Luke Nolfa to All Saints' this program year to work with our youth as Youth Ministry Interns. Elizabeth and Luke will be with us on Sunday nights every week and Friday nights once a month for our youth activities up in the attic. Please do make them feel welcome. Here's a short word of introduction from them each.
| | Hi there! I’m Elizabeth Bell and I’m a sophomore at Georgia State University (Go Panthers!!) When I’m not at school I work on Summer Staff at Camp Mikell so I get to hang out with kids all over the diocese. I can’t wait to meet y’all and work with the amazing community at All Saints Episcopal! - Elizabeth | | Hello everyone, my name is Luke Nolfa and I am a junior at Kennesaw state studying sociology and minoring in religious studies. I am beyond excited for this opportunity to meet everyone and get to know you over the school year. Can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces!! - Luke | | |
Children’s Church with Holy Eucharist & Moving-Up Ceremony
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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Living Faith in Public LIfe Through the Power of Empahty
10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall
The art and ministry of conversation lies at the heart of our identity as people of a broad and spacious tradition like the Episcopal Church. Join fellow parishioners for table conversations as we explore together how our faith matters in the public square.
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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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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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Saints and Service Sunday
Sunday, September 4, 10:20 a.m., Ellis Hall
Join saints of all ages as we turn ourselves to service as one community this Labor Day Weekend, making sandwiches for the hungry and unhoused.
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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.
No need to plan for lunch during the concert! NaanStop will be here with a pop-up boxed-lunch special for just $13.99!
Purchase tickets >>
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: Italian Night & Bingo
Wednesday, August 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall
Join us for Wednesday Night Supper on August 31 where we'll enjoy Italian food for dinner and play Bingo! For more information, contact Jill Gossett, Parish Life Director.
Register here >>
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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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At All Saints’ we continue to meet God in this place through worship, education, outreach, generosity, and most of all, through each other. Please make a generous gift today. Thank you!
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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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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Refugees Ministries: Swimming Buddies
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 29 and September 5
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
Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in helping in the food pantry or assisting clients, please visit the MAC website With the incredible success of the Door Dash partnership getting food to those in need, MAC’s food pantry needs replenishment! We are specifically asking for beans, canned and dry - baked, black, lima, garbanzo, kidney, pork or pinto beans. Other high need items include plastic grocery bags, vegetable oil (32 oz or smaller), ramen noodles, men's and women's deodorant/antiperspirants and dish soap (small size). Items can be dropped off at MAC during business hours or placed in the MAC bin in the first floor stairwell between Egleston Hall and the Parish House.
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