Dear saints,

During my first week at All Saints' I paid visits to the various corners of the block to see for myself the incredible work that happens here week by week. One of those bright spots was Threads boutique clothing store that seeks to clothe children with dignity. The children who visit Threads are from families we come to know through referrals and relationships with partner agencies including our other core ministries of Midtown Assistance Center and Refugee Ministries. The afternoon I first visited Lori Guarisco and her band of volunteers everyone looked a little tired but delighted. They had just finished working with a big group of families who were there getting set up for a new school year. In their hands those families carried bundles of light and love gifted from you, this parish, to them, via Threads. It was clear that the busy afternoon had touched the lives of the volunteers as much as it had touched the families they had met and cared for that day. Such is the gift of Threads. 

I share that story today because at the end of June this year, we will say farewell to Lori Guarisco as she ends 17 years of service to All Saints' as the Threads Coordinator. Anyone at All Saints' who has had a chance to spend time with Lori will know how deeply impactful she has been in this place. Lori has been such a loving and effective bridge-builder between this parish community and a myriad of partners, families, vendors and even local media. Light and warmth and love come easily for Lori, and in her posture to this vital ministry at All Saints' many in this parish have learned how to love more like Jesus because of her. We are deeply grateful for all she has been and done here. 

Lori will share below about this turning of the page in her life and we will all have the opportunity to give thanks for her ministry among us later this spring. Threads will build on the foundation she has laid alongside many faithful and committed parishioners. In the meantime, please join me in thanking Lori and giving thanks to God for the gift of these years.

Peace,

A Farewell Message from Lori Guarisco, Threads Coordinator

I can honestly say that for the past 17 years I have loved every minute of being in service at Threads. Right from the get-go I was welcomed with open arms and bags of socks!!! I have formed many friendships which will continue though I may be far away. Being at All Saints has certainly made me a better person and I feel grateful to be able to now take up where I left off in my creative career. I will be moving to central Mexico where I plan to do what ever the heck I want!! I will be much closer to my 3 grandchildren and plan to spend about ½ of my time with them in the San Francisco area.

THIS SUNDAY

PUBLIX MARATHON MAY CAUSE DELAYS!

The Publix Marathon takes place this weekend beginning and ending at Centennial Olympic Park. There will likely be some road closures and/or delays that affect your route to church on Sunday morning. Please take a look at the Course Map and Road Closures below and plan accordingly! We hope to see you on Sunday.

Publix Marathon 2023 Road Closures

Publix Marathon 2023 Course Map

Lenten Worship Opportunities 

Sunday, February 26:   



8:00 a.m. (Rite I in the Chapel) 

9:00 a.m. (Youth Sunday and Holy Eucharist Rite II) 

11:15 a.m. (Great Litany and Holy Eucharist Rite II) 

5:30 p.m. (Rite II in the Chapel) 

Intergenerational Singalong 

Sunday, February 26, 10:20 - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Join critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and All Saints’ parishioner, Caroline Herring, as she leads us all — children, youth, and adults — in original music from her most recent album, Verse by Verse. Drawing directly from the texts of the Psalms and Gospels and placing them within haunting melodies designed to be sung in community, Caroline calls this project “an art offering to these times.” 

Sunday Morning Breakfast 

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 

Annual Giving vs. Planned Giving 

Annual Giving: funds from our paycheck or annual income. These gifts fund the work of All Saints’ that we see happen every week, month and throughout the year and support our vibrant community. 

Planned Giving: gifts we make today but don’t pay until after death. These can be a bequest from a will, an IRA fund or an insurance policy that names All Saints’ as the beneficiary, etc. Planned Gifts are given to ensure that our community will be vibrant well into the future.

Both gifts are essential to All Saints’. For more information on Planned Giving, please visit our website: allsaintsatlanta.org/give or contact Ellen Hayes, Dir. of Development, ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org 

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, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• Popcorn Theology >>

The next meeting is Friday, February 24 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.

Lenten Worship Opportunities 

Stations of the Cross: During the whole season of Lent, you are invited to contemplate the 14 original paintings in the Sanctuary, which our church commissioned from local artists. The stations of the cross trace Jesus’ final hours, from Pilate’s quarters to the Cross, and the church remains open for prayer after each service. 

Easter Flower Donations



At Easter we celebrate Jesus’ glorious resurrection. Our tradition is to adorn our altars and worship spaces with a bountiful collection of spring flowers. This is possible by your generous offering. Remember a loved one or give thanks for someone special or God’s other blessings, by donating online here or in person in the courtyard between the 9 and 11:15 services by Sunday, March 12. These will be acknowledged in the Easter bulletin. For more information, contact Alvin Moore at alvin-moore@comcast.net. 

Give here >>

All Saints’ Choral Scholar Jacob McDonald, in concert  

Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., in the church

All Saints' Choral Scholar Jacob McDonald, baritone, performs his graduate recital for Georgia State University on Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 pm. The program, "Story and Song," includes excerpts from some of the greatest poets and storytellers, including Goethe and George Herbert, in works by Handel, Wolf, Ravel, and Vaughan Williams. Jacob will be joined by GSU choral ensemble Voces Amicis, accompanied by organists Brendan Conner and Dr. Kirk M. Rich. The concert is free and open to the public. 

Book Discussion of You Shall Not Condemn 

Wednesdays in March, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Ellis Hall, Ross Room and on Zoom 

You are invited to participate in a book discussion on Jenny McBride’s You Shall Not Condemn: A Story of Faith and Advocacy on Death Row, Wednesdays March 8, 15, 22, 29 from 7:00-8:00 pm in a hybrid format. For registration and more information, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/connect-grow/adult-formation/

Register here >>

What’s God Up To? What have we heard from our neighbors? 

Sunday, March 5, 10:20 - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



Following on from the listening work we did among one another, in the early part of this year we interviewed a number of our Midtown neighbors to learn how God is present in their lives. Hear what we have learned from our neighbors about the needs and desires the church might respond to in our place in the city. 

Wednesday Night Supper 

Wednesday, March 1, 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. For more information, contact Jill Gossett, Parish Life Director, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Popcorn Theology: FernGully  

Friday, February 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Ross Room 

Come watch "FernGully" with Popcorn Theology on Friday, February 24. All ages are welcome. We will have a discussion following this animated musical environmental film. 

Young Adults: Saturday Hike at Roswell Mill

Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a refreshing young adult hike on one of Atlanta's lush trails! Pack your bag with trail snacks and come enjoy some fresh air, friendly connection, and spiritual reflection as we seek the sacred in nature. For more details email Rodell at rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org 

RESCHEDULED: All Saints’ Goes to the Capitol!

Thursday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Join All Saints' Faithful Advocates for a morning of advocacy training and meeting with elected officials at the State Capitol. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the legislative building by the Capitol. For details, email or call Suzanne Wakefield at faithfullocals@gmail.com or 404-375-7019. 

Women's Retreat: Save the Date!

Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19, Washington, Georgia

Save the Date for our weekend Women's Retreat in Washington, Georgia (only 1 hour and 45 mins away by car!) on March 17-19. Enjoy fellowship beginning on Friday evening and ending Sunday after service at Church of the Mediator. On Saturday there will be a private historical tour, lunch on the square and time for rest and relaxation.  Join us for the weekend or for a day. Thank you to our host and Chairwoman Caroline Echols for putting together a joyous weekend! If interested, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

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

Children Formation 

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

Youth Formation 

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

Sunday Night Live: Journey into Lent

Sunday, February 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m., The Attic

Lent has officially started and we are going to prepare our hearts and minds for the season. We will gather for dinner and free time before breaking into middle and high school groups. Middle School will explore Lenten prayer stations that use our different senses and High School will explore Lent through poetry.

MAC Lent Food Drive

February 26 - April 2 

Please join us to provide food for those in need. During Lent (2/26-4/2) bags with lists of items most needed will be available at the Narthex and Chapel exits. Please fill the bags and return to designated MAC canisters outside Ellis Hall in the entryway to the church. 

Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping



Threads welcomes 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 

Threads is in need of some specific clothing items for the shop. You can drop off the following items in one of the donation boxes that can be found on the 1st floor of the Pritchett Center or in the 1st floor stairwell in between Egleston Hall and Ellis Hall (outside of the choir suite):

• Boys and girls new sneakers: sizes 13, 1, 2 and 3 
• Boys sneakers: size toddler 8 
• Girls sneakers: size toddler 6 
• Boys and girls sweatpants: size 5-16 

Volunteer with Refugee Ministries Zoom Tutoring 



Refugee Ministries zoom tutoring program will be admitting new tutors and students to our program for our third and final session of the year from 2/5-3/5. We are seeking volunteers 6th Grade and up to offer 12 sessions on zoom the same day and time each week (optimally M-Th 4-6pm) in academic support in Reading and Math or Beginning English lessons for new arrivals.  Our lessons are for students 2nd-12th Grade. We have students from the Middle East, East and Central Africa, Latin America, Burma and Nepal. No experience necessary. Materials and support provided. To receive more information via email and sign up for a 40 minute zoom orientation, please email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Volunteer with Respite Care Atlanta



Respite Care Atlanta serves families living with dementia and we're looking for volunteers! The program takes place Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. This is flexible volunteer opportunity. For more information, please contact Susan Virgin at sdv20@bellsouth.net