Dear saints,

Greetings from Toronto, Canada, where I have been this week attending the spring board meeting of the Compass Rose Society, a fundraising body that supports the work of the Anglican Church around the world. It is always a gift to be reminded that we belong to a worldwide family and this weekend I will be with one of that family with the good people of St. Paul's Bloor Street, and Anglican church in downtown Toronto and part of the Anglican Church of Canada. I'm eager to learn about their ministries in worship and community building, and bring lessons learned back home to Midtown. Such is the life we share as the church far and wide, encountering the risen Christ in friend and stranger. 

Blessings to you for Eastertide and I will look forward to seeing you next Sunday.

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

The Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 16



• 8:00 a.m. (Rite I in the Chapel) 
• 9:00 a.m. (Holy Eucharist Rite II) 
• 11:15 a.m. (Holy Eucharist Rite II) 
• 5:30 p.m. (Rite II in the Chapel) 

Seeking Shalom

Sunday, 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 via this link with the promotional code: AllSaints.

Jesus on the Front Page

Sundays, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., P305/306 



Join this ongoing discussion of the news of the day and how we are called as Christians to respond in the public arena, in our private lives, and in our prayers. 

Photo of the Week

At our Maundy Thursday Agape Dinner and Holy Eucharist (Thursday, April 7) , we reserved time in the service for foot washing, to commemorate the events of The Last Supper.

Note: The church office will be closed from Monday, April 10

to Sunday, April 16. 

Planned Giving: Have you written your will?



Consider including All Saints' Church in your will with a percentage of your estate to be given after you die. These funds support the endowment fund and help the church GROW long into the future. Questions? Contact David Begley, Chair, Planned Giving, david@wdbegley.com. 

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 >>

Meets one Wednesday a month on Zoom from 7:00-8:00 p.m.. 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.

Outdoor Worship Honoring Earth Day @ Piedmont Park 

Saturday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., The Dock at Lake Clara Meer, Piedmont Park 



We invite you to a worship service that calls us to live well with “this fragile Earth, our island home.” We will celebrate the beauty of God’s creation, name the perils it faces, and commit to the flourishing of the Earth Community. This service gathers at the lakeside dock in Piedmont park, features acoustic music, a simple Eucharist, and a dramatic retelling of the Genesis creation story. The service takes place rain or shine, as we will gather in the Lake Clara Meer Visitor Center (near the 12th street and Piedmont Ave Gate) in the event of rain. The nearest entrance is Piedmont and 12th street. Parking is available for purchase: Botanical Garden Parking Garage 1320 Monroe Drive, Atlanta GA, 30306.

Guest Preacher from Braid Mission, San Francisco  

Sunday, April 23, 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. 



On Sunday April 23, we will be joined by the Rev. Chris Chase and the Rev. Rebecca Edwards of Braid Mission, San Francisco. Braid Mission works with youth in foster care in the Bay Area and is a ministry of the Diocese of California. Chris will preach at our principal services and there will be an opportunity to chat with Chris and Rebecca between the services. Find out more about Braid here: https://braidmission.org/ 

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. 

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 >>

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. 

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”! 

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

Thursday April 27, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Atlanta 



Join fellow Episcopalians from across Atlanta in our latest session reading together Dr. Catherine Meeks' new book The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing. Over the past several months members from six Atlanta Episcopal churches have 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 next gathering is at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Atlanta (294 Peyton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311). For more information please contact: Simon Mainwaring: smainwaring@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 

Novel Theology Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., on Zoom 

Please join us in discussing Judas by Amos Oz. Our conversation will be facilitated by Anne-Stuart Pearce. Please contact Amelia Harmon (amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com) for more information and the Zoom link. 

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. 

Register here >>

Popcorn Theology: Four Weddings and a Funeral

Friday, April 28, 7:00-9:30 p.m., Ross Room 

Please join us for one of the greatest British romantic comedies of all time, "Four Weddings and a Funeral." With Academy Award nominations for both Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, this 1994 film is a gem. Young adults (and older!) most welcome! Popcorn provided but bring your own beverages! Conversation following! 

Young Adult Saturday Service: Bridge of Light

Saturday, April 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Offsite 

The Young Adults will be in the community with Atlanta non-profit Bridge of Light. We'll be giving out clothes, organizing shower services, and making new friends in the city. We would love to be in this work with you. More details: 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)

Refugee Ministries’ Annual Spring Picnic 

Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Milam Park (3867 Norman Rd. Clarkston, GA 30021, Pavilion #2) 

Refugee Ministries needs help with transportation for families in our program to a park near their home for our annual Spring Picnic.  Come share in the fun with sports, games and food with more than 100 folks from all over the world. Great opportunity for volunteer families with children. Email Louisa Merchant to volunteer: louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org

Threads School Clothing Drive



Would you be interested in helping Threads by organizing a clothing drive at your child's school? We have the flyer printed and ready for you!  It's easy! Just contact Lori Guarisco at threads@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 

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. 

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!