Dear saints,

This weekend, our wilderness wanderings through Lent reach their climax as we journey with Jesus on Palm Sunday into Jerusalem proclaiming 'Hosanna'. In its biblical Hebrew origins, the word Hosanna literally means 'please, save'. There is not a week in the life of our world when those words don't hold a certain poignancy. What of hosanna did school children and their teachers cry out at Covenant School, Nashville TN? What cries of hosanna have been heard across war-torn Ukraine, or in communities in eastern Turkey? Palm Sunday is a reminder that the story we proclaim is God's story of hope for a world that does indeed cry out. This Sunday's part of that story sees God move into the city, and into the places of hope and longing we might have for a safer and more just world. It is the story of a God who moves to reach us in our struggle. And we are invited to move too, inclining our hearts and lives to action, trusting that in the end this is God's world and as such we never walk into the life of the city alone. I invite you to join the journey this weekend. Hosanna! The King of Love is on his way.

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 2



We celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, processing palms around the block. Then we move inside to hear the dramatic retelling of his passion with live actors. Our children and youth lead the passion reading and music in Ellis Hall at 9:00 a.m. 

• 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel 
• 9:00 a.m. - Procession of the Palms and Holy Eucharist with Children's Choirs (Ellis Hall) 
• 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - Procession of the Palms and Holy Eucharist with Adult Choirs (Church) 
• 5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Chapel 

Palm Sunday Pictures with Lester, the Donkey 

Sunday, April 2, 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard 



It is an All Saints' tradition for young and old to get your picture taken with the Donkey on Palm Sunday. Lester the Donkey will be here from 8:15-8:45 for pictures and then lead us in our procession around the block. 

Vestry Nominations Open



We welcome nominations for vestry leadership from all eligible parish members who are confirmed and over eighteen, who regularly attend worship and who have made a financial pledge to the church. Between Wednesday March 1 and Friday March 31, vestry nominations may be submitted either by email or written notice and should be submitted to the Rector's Executive Assistant, Tracey Sage: tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org. Vestry members will be elected during the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday May 14.

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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 

Cornerstone: Planned Giving for All Saints' Future 

Consider making a planned gift of a bequest, an insurance policy or a portion of a 401K to All Saints'. These are gifts we make now to be paid after we die. There are easy and clear ways to do this.  Contact Ellen Hayes, Dir. of Stewardship and Development for more information ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org. Thank you to the 220 parishioners who have made this commitment. 

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Remember a Loved One. Honor a Graduate. Welcome the Baptized.



With a gift to our Memorials and Gifts Fund. These funds are used for worship at All Saints'. All Saints' notifies your honoree or family of the deceased of the gift you gave. And their name is inscribed in the All Saints' Book of  Remembrances and in the All Saints' Day bulletin in November. This is a beautiful way to offer a lasting legacy.  

Please make checks payable to All Saints' with Memorials and Gifts in the memo line or online giving click the "Memorials and Gifts" dropdown choice. The average amount for these gifts is $25- $100.

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, April 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Click the link above to learn more and register.

• Popcorn Theology >>

Meets one Friday a month in the Ross Room from 7:00-9:30 p.m. 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.

Maundy Thursday – Thursday, April 6 



On this day, we observe Jesus' mandate (from which Maundy Thursday takes its name) "That you love one another, as I have loved you." At 5:30 p.m., we share a potluck meal, participate in foot washing, and celebrate the Lord's supper. 

• 5:30 p.m. - Agape Dinner with Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing (Ellis Hall) 
• 7:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir (Church) 

Please register on Realm by April 1 and select a potluck dish to share (bring enough to feed 5-6 persons). Questions? Contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org 

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Good Friday – Friday, April 7 



We follow in the way of the cross (Via Crucis), contemplating the meaning of grace in our lives. Then we collaborate with neighborhood churches to pray the stations of the cross across midtown Atlanta. 

• 12:00 p.m. - Liturgy for Good Friday (church) 
• 1:30 p.m. - Midtown Stations of the Cross (Meet in the All Saints' church) 

Please note: There is no vigil in the park this year. We are going to observe Earth Day on April 22 at 6:00 p.m. 

Easter Day – Sunday, April 9 



Alleluia! Christ is risen! Join us for the principal feast of the Christian year, with Holy Eucharist, soaring music including timpani and brass, stunning flowers, and our full community gathered together. 

• 6:00 a.m. - Easter Vigil, beginning in Kennedy Courtyard
• 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel 
• 9:00 a.m - Festival Holy Eucharist with Children's Choirs (Ellis Hall) 
• 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - Festival Holy Eucharist with Adult Choirs (Church) 
• 5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Chapel

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. 

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner 

Sundays beginning April 30, Courtyard hospitality at 5:00 p.m. and Worship at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel 



We invite you to a re-imagined evening worship service in the chapel, where we experience God’s hospitality and love for the world. The service includes beautiful music from a variety of traditions, accompanied by piano and a solo instrumentalist. We’ll share communion together, light candles as a symbol of our prayers, and enjoy a meal together afterwards. The sermon is brief and preached from the floor. The prayers invite your participation. The space is set up like a dinner gathering, in the round. 

Holy Week Speaker Series  

Monday – Wednesday, April 3-5, 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Please join us for The Holy Week Speaker Series, “Resilience, Compassion, and our Mental Health.”  We gather Monday through Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunchtime talks in Ellis Hall. The cost of lunch is $15 or you are welcome to attend for free and bring your own lunch. Please register on Realm to purchase a lunch.

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Adult Inquirer's Class 

Wednesdays, April 19 to May 10 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Zoom (first 3 classes) & in-person (last class) 

The Adult Inquirer’s Class is a four-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’, led by our rector, Simon Mainwaring. Meetings are held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The first three meetings take place on Zoom, and the final session is an in-person dinner at the church. Register online through Realm or contact Tracey Sage at tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org, to register or for more information. 

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Seeking Shalom 

Sundays, April 16 through May 7, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ross Room and on Zoom 

The Hebrew word, shalom, encapsulates God's dream for the world. Shalom describes a vision of creation redeemed and restored not just through individual faith but through the cultivation of flourishing communities, just societies, and the healing of our social fabric. Join Emory professor, Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, for this four-part course that examines the Biblical concept of shalom and how it can transform the way we think about discipleship and the mission of the church today. Registration is required. 

Register here >>

Creation Care Theology 

Sunday, April 23, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



On this Earth Day Sunday, join Codi Norred, Executive Director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, as he reflects with All Saints’ priests and a youth representative on the theology behind creation care and ecological justice. 

Out of Hand Play: Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and Unbowed 

Sunday, April 23, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 



The play follows Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to run for the U.S. Presidency in the 1960s and ’70s. The 90-minute program includes a conversation with Partnership for Southern Equity, which follows the hour-long play. RSVP via this link with password “Allsaints”! 

Wednesday Night Supper 

Wednesdays, April 19 – 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Our weekly parish evening meal paired with a Eucharist service resumes following Holy Week and Easter on April 19. It continues the following week, on April 26, which will be the last of our program year. 

Young Adults: Easter Brunch 

Sunday, April 9, 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Ross Room 



Join us for our monthly Sunday brunch! Come enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation. All are invited – whether you're looking to connect for the first time, reconnect after a long while, or keep connections going! RSVP with Rodell Jefferson at rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Young Adults: Saturday Hike

Sunday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Sweet Water Creek 



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. More details at rjefferson@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)

Little Saints' Easter Egg Hunt 

Sunday, April 9, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Playground 



Little Saints / Nursery families join us for our Easter Egg Hunt after the 9:00 a.m. service on Easter Day. Meet us in the Nursery and we will parade out to the playground for the hunt. Bring a basket and wear an Easter Hat for the parade if you like! 

MAC Lent Food Drive - The Last Weekend!

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. 

The MAC Lent Food Drive Thanks You 



Many thanks to all the parishioners who participated in the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) Canned Food Drive. Our parish collected more than 160 bags, an approximately $5,040.00 value. This means 2,400 meals in food assistance to clients in need. If you forgot to bring in your donation during the food drive, never fear. Food is a year-round need at MAC so please bring in your donation to the MAC bin located in the first-floor hallway between Egleston and Ellis (near the door to the parking lot) or leave the donations at the parish life table at the entrance to Ellis Hall throughout the year. 

The Photography Guild at All Saints’ 



The newly formed Photography Guild is seeking volunteers to support the work of our parish by photographing events and program activities, with guidance from Communications Director Andi Dixon. Participants will have access to equipment and digital archival tools, as well as the opportunity to enjoy fellowship, learning opportunities and skill development. If you are interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Photo Sharing at All Saints’ 



The Communications Team invites you to submit photographs of All Saints’ events via e-mail for inclusion in forthcoming publications, newsletters, monitor feeds and on social media accounts. If you have content to share, please send photographs via e-mail to communications@allsaintsatlanta.org in .JPG or .PNG formats. 

The Publications Guild at All Saints’ 



The newly formed Publications Guild is seeking volunteers to support the work of our parish through the co-production of various electronic and print publications, with guidance from Communications Director Andi Dixon. We especially seek participation from participants that bring a range of communications experience and talent. If you are interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

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’ shorts, sizes 7 through 16 
• Girls’ shorts, sizes 5 through 12 
• Boys’ sweatpants, sizes 5, 6, 14 and 16 
• Short sleeve shirts, boys and girls, all sizes 
• Boy shoes, sizes 13, 1, 2 and 3 
• Girls’ shoes for toddlers, sizes 6,8,9,13,1,2 and 3 
• Boys’ shoes, sizes 13,1,2 and 3 

Support an Upcoming Documentary on the Ordination of Women in the Episcopal Church 

Time Travel Productions is producing a new documentary on the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church. Just in time for Women’s History Month. They are seeking financial support as they finalize the film. If you would like more information or to support, please visit: https://www.timetravelproductions.com/the-philadelphia-eleven.html 

Click the image below to view our "thank yous" to parishioners from various staff members. We appreciate the ways you serve our parish and community!