Dear saints,

Next week - Tuesday, at 7:00pm in Ellis Hall - we will host a number of sister churches in our part of the Diocese of Atlanta for a book study, gathering around tables to talk over a couple of chapters of Catherine Meeks' new book, 'The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing'. As I have encouraged people to attend the monthly series, I have named my hope: that people might find a welcome table open for them, that they might be encouraged on their journey, and that they might receive what they hear as a gift. In many ways, these could be hopes I might have for much of our life at All Saints'. Indeed, it is a rare thing these days to find a place where people of all sorts can embrace one another as they are. Let us not forget how important the gift of that sort of community is. 

Before this Tuesday, over the weekend we will bid farewell to Naomi Tutu for a few months as she heads over to South Africa to be with her family as together they give thanks for her father's life, away from the spotlight of media and national attention. She will be back with us in early March. If you were in the room last Sunday during the forum with Natosha and Naomi, you will have heard Naomi describe her time at All Saints' thus far as healing. I cannot tell you how deeply glad I was to hear that. 

Healing in community is possible - possible because of how we choose to live together. Thanks be to God that this community is deep and wide enough to give healing the space it needs to occur. I've no doubt the world needs healing places like this. I know I do.

So, wherever you are on your healing journey, always be assured, you are welcome here.

Peace,

Welcome to our new Communications Director



We are delighted to share that starting in the new year, Andi Dixon will be joining the staff as our new Communications Director. Andi was born in Atlanta and attended college at Emory University, where she received a B.A. in Political Science. Andi holds an M.A. in Oral History from Columbia University and is completing a Ph.D in Communications, also at Columbia University. Prior to coming to All Saints, Andi worked in public radio and television at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) and at This American Life. Following this, Andi took on social media management roles, her last being at the Ira A. Lipman Center for Civil and Human Rights at Columbia University. In her spare time, Andi loves watching films, long nature walks and cultivating community. Please do join me in welcoming Andi onto our staff.

Responding to Unexpected Events at All Saints'

As part of our work in maintaining a safe environment for everyone at All Saints', our staff and security team have developed plans to help our parish be prepared for emergencies that might occur. The plans are available for ready use on clipboards around the church campus and they can be found on our website here where a brief video also lays out the protocols we will follow. Please contact the rector, Simon Mainwaring for more information: smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org 

What’s God Up To? 

Sunday, December 11, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



How might our spiritual lives be nurtured daily by attending to what is life-giving and to where we might ask for God's help? Join your fellow saints as we explore these practices and hear about what to expect of this listening process in the new year. 

Refugee Ministries: The Giving Tree - Return your gifts on Sunday!

We can't thank the parish enough for providing 750 gifts this year (a record number!) to five different organizations. Thank you for returning your gifts to Ellis Hall by 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. If you didn't have a chance to get a gift, you can grab a leaf off the tree today for Emmaus House and return it to Ellis Hall by 12:30 p.m. on December 18th or email Louisa at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org

Refugee Ministries sponsors on average three emergency food assistance trips per week. Your $100 donation can help us keep families fed throughout the year. Donate here or email Louisa to volunteer to take a family shopping. 

Pick up your Christmas Trees & Wreaths

Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Lower Parking Deck

If you ordered a Christmas tree or wreath in support of the youth pilgrimage, please come pick them up in the lower parking deck at All Saints' this weekend. The entrance to the lower parking deck is located on Spring St between Ponce and North Ave. You can also purchase a bow for $20 when you pick up your tree or wreath! For questions, contact Hope Westervelt at hwestervelt@allsaintsatlanta.org

Foundations of our Faith: Advent Book Study 

Sunday, December 11, 5:00-6:00 p.m., P301 (Shaffer Room) or Zoom



Please join us for an Advent book discussion on Walter Brueggemann's Celebrating Abundance. You are welcome to join in person or via Zoom. For more information, or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Jenny McBride at jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Threads Donations 

Threads is in need of some specific clothing items in preparation for the colder weather! Please return your new or gently used donations to the Threads donation boxes found in the first floor stairwell between Ellis Hall and Egleston Hall (outside the music suite) or on the first floor of the Pritchett Center.

• Winter Coats Boys and Girls 2T, 3T, and 4T 
• Toddler Boys and Girls warm clothes 
• Boys shoes 4 youth through Men's size 9 
• Long sleeve shirts boys and girls size 5-16 

Questions? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Sunday Morning Breakfast is Back! 

Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Come have a Southern-style breakfast with us before going to worship, complete with bacon, eggs, biscuits, and gravy! Breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall and the cost is $5 per person. No registration needed. For more information contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Canvass 2023: Rooted Here and Growing Outward



No Scrooges allowed!

As we bring the year to a close, make your pledge with a glad heart today.

Where are we on our way to our goals? 600 pledges and $2.9 million - not quite there yet!

Make your pledge today here.

Many thanks, 

Anne and Charlie Henn, 2023 Annual Canvass Chairs 

All Saints' offers easy ways to pay your pledge or to 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 services
• Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256
• Gift stocks or securities (click here for instructions >>)

Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Development, at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org.

• Novel Theology >>

The next meeting is Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• Popcorn Theology >>

The next meeting is Friday, Decmeber 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ross Room. Click the link above to learn more.

• The Journey Bible Study >>

Meets every Monday at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Register here.

• Jesus on the Front Page >>

Meets every Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. in P306 in the Parish House.



• Sports and Spirituality >>

Meets the third Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register here.

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate: Jenny McBride, Carmie McDonald, and Katie Presley

Saturday, December 17, 2:00 p.m., Cathedral of St. Philip

By the grace of God, The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop of Atlanta, will ordain Jenny, Carmie, and Katie, along with 9 other candidates from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. The All Saints' Parish Choir will be singing for this exciting occasion! All are invited to attend as we lift up Jenny, Carmie, and Katie as they begin their ordained ministry. You may also offer your prayers and support by joining the livestream here.

View the invitation and list of ordinands >>

Come As You Are Christmas Pageant 

Sunday, December 18, 9:00 a.m., in the church 



We are so excited to have our traditional, non-rehearsed, low-stress Christmas Pageant on the 4th Sunday of Advent. All children of any age are invited to become part of the story of Jesus’ birth and celebrate the hope and everlasting love of God. For those wanting to participate, meet on the 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center at 8:15 a.m. to choose a costume. Email Kathy at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org to volunteer! Following the pageant, everyone is invited to Egleston Library at 10:20 a.m. for a cookie reception. 

Concert Series: Christmas with Coro Vocati 

Sunday, December 18, 3:00 p.m., in the church 

Coro Vocati is an ensemble of professional singers based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a mission to create music at the highest level of choral artistry. Under the leadership of renowned choral conductor and educator Dr. John Dickson, the choir has established itself as one of the premier professional choral ensembles in the southeast. Their annual Christmas concert has become a favorite on our series. Come enjoy carols both old and new. Tickets are $30, $15 for students and children, and can be purchased on our website or at the door. 

Buy tickets >>

Help Deliver Poinsettias to Fellow Saints 

Sunday, December 18 

On Sunday, December 18th (Advent IV), the Sunday Callers invite you to help deliver poinsettias from the altar to fellow parishioners. Following either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. services, you may pick up a plant and a note to deliver any time during the following week. We will attempt to pair volunteers with recipients who live near their homes as best we can. If you would like to help, please sign up by December 12th and Pat Robinson will be in touch with further details. 

Register here >>

Spring 2023 Youth Confirmation Registration

Register before January 1, 2023

We are preparing to begin our next youth confirmation class beginning in January! Youth confirmation classes are open to all 8th graders and older who are members at All Saints'. We will begin with a Confirmation Overnight Retreat on Friday, January 20th in The Attic, which will be a chance for the youth to build community, get to know each other, and prepare their hearts and minds for confirmation. Our classes will then begin on January 22nd.

Before registering for youth confirmation, please read through our Confirmation Handbook to make sure the schedule and commitments work for your family!

Register here >>

Join the New Audio-Visual Guild  



Now that we are livestreaming services and forums each Sunday, we would like to establish a new audio-visual (AV) guild at All Saints'. We are looking for a group who will rotate through a monthly schedule ensuring that we have two operators in the AV studio each Sunday. From high schoolers to retirees, please contact Andy Barnett for more information if you are interested in joining: abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Churches Together for Racial Healing: A Book Study with Catherine Meeks 

Tuesday, December 13, 7:00pm - 8:30, Ellis Hall

Join fellow Episcopalians from across Atlanta in reading together Dr. Catherine Meeks' new book The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing. Each month church members from six Atlanta Episcopal churches will come together to discuss a couple of chapters from the book, grow in relationship and imagine how God calls us to strive for racial healing in our city. The first gathering is at All Saints' where we will be joined by the author. Dessert will be provided. For more information please contact: Simon Mainwaring: smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org

Foundations of our Faith: O Holy Night 

Sunday, December 18, 10:20 – 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Join All Saints’ very own Bob Edge and journey through some of the most glorious music this holy season has to offer as we remember the gift of the sacred in our everyday. 

All Saints’ Learning Online: A Conversation with Natosha Reid Rice 

Sunday, December 18, 10:20 – 11:05 a.m., Zoom 

Join Rev. Natosha Reid Rice as she invites us to make room in the inn of our hearts in an exploration of the presencing of Advent in our daily lives. Register via Realm and the Zoom link will be sent to you one day prior to the class. 

Register here >>

Wednesday Night Supper 

Wednesday, December 14, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Join us for dinner, great conversation, and Eucharist. The cost is $11 per adult and $5 for children and college students. Register online via Realm.

Register here >>

Popcorn Theology: "Joyeux Noel" 

Friday, December 16, 7:00-9:15 p.m., Ross Room 



Based on real events from December 1914, "'Joyeux Noel' offers a brief glimpse into a kingdom economy where swords are beaten into plowshares, spears into pruning hooks, and soldiers will not need to train for war anymore" (Joel Mayward). Join us to watch and discuss this movie. Popcorn and water provided. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages. 

MARTA Caroling & Cookies and Hot Chocolate Bar 

Wednesday, December 21, 4:45 p.m., meet at the church 



Join us as we walk across the street to the North Ave MARTA Station to share carols with our neighbors.  Wear your Santa hat or Ugly Christmas sweater and enjoy a fun hot chocolate bar and cookies and fellowship afterwards in Ellis Hall. 

Weekly Children & Youth Formation 

Nursery/Little Saints 

Birth-Pre-K, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children’s Church 

K-5th, 8:40 - 9:30 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center



Children Formation 

K-5th, 10:20-11:05 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center

Youth Formation 

6-12th, 10:20-11:05, The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center)

Sunday Night Live: Christmas Service Project

Sunday, December 11, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic



'Tis the season to give back! This Sunday we will be serving with Threads as our Christmas Service Project! Come ready to have fun alongside your friends as we give back to one of our core ministries!

Middle School Attic Invasion

Friday, December 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Attic

It might be chilly outside, but it's going to be warm in The Attic for Summer in December! Join us for a luau themed Attic Invasion where we will play all of the summer games like volleyball, cornhole, limbo, and more! Pizza dinner provided.

SNL Christmas Extravaganza

Sunday, December 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic

Grab your most festive Christmas attire and join us in The Attic for our Christmas Extravaganza! We will have a fun and festive night that will include a taco bar from Moes, a white elephant gift exchange, and other Christmas surprises!

Bring a gift under $10 for our White Elephant game!

Soles4Souls Shoe Collection 

Wednesday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 28 

Drop Off Donations in Ellis Hall Foyer 



Join Children’s Ministries in collecting shoes for Soles4Souls, an organization that provides shoes for people in need. Bring in a pair of new or gently used shoes (all sizes) as a way of sharing in the spirit of St. Nicholas. For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Refugee Ministries Christmas Party 

Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The Attic 

Join us for our annual holiday party.  We need volunteers to provide transportation, supervise games, and help with shopping for our Christmas store.  To sign up to volunteer, email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org

FOCUS Christmas Party 

Saturday, December 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 



FOCUS, an amazing organization for medically fragile children, will have a cookies with Santa party to receive their Giving Tree gifts. Please join us to celebrate in the joy of the holiday season. 

Refugee Ministries: Welcome Five New Families 



Refugee Ministries will be welcoming 5 new families! We are looking for volunteers to sign up to provide 3 acts of hospitality in a period of six months. Hospitality acts include an initial meeting with the family with an interpreter or other volunteer present, a trip to the grocery store, going to the park so the kids can play, help with a medical appointment and more. The activities will be determined and scheduled by you and the family. To learn more, please contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org

Threads has Reopened! 



Threads has begun welcoming families for in-store shopping Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Interested in volunteering? Contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org