Dear saints,

In two weeks this Sunday, as the Holy Spirit comes down on Pentecost, that evening I will go up via Hartsfield-Jackson on a plane to Delhi to begin three months of sabbatical. It is a multi-country adventure that our family is immensely grateful to be able to take.

In anticipation of all that is to come, I have already saved a date in Ellis Hall on my return to share with you some images and reflections on what we will see. I promise to limit my enthusiasm to the slideshow. This will be hard because there will be so much to look back on!

We might say the same about any given year at All Saints'. Where do you start to capture it all? During this Sunday's Annual Parish Meeting, we will give it a try. There will be an annual report to peruse and a chance to hear from me, the wardens and treasurer, and our own Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship and Development. We'll look back in order to step forward. This is a tried and true approach to the walk of faith. 

We will also look back on some staff members' years of service: Maurice Reddick, Lori Guarisco, and Katie Presley. Between the three of them, they have served this church for more than three decades. This week, the staff have been sharing stories of what these faithful people mean to them. Many of you will have your own stories to share. Such is the stuff of life when it is lived well with others. 

A time for everything. A time to look back. A time to reach forward. Come and share your time with us here this Sunday. 

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 14

• 8:00 a.m. (Rite I in the Chapel) 
• 9:00 a.m. (Holy Eucharist Rite II): This service includes a Prayer and blessings for our high school seniors.
• 11:15 a.m. (Holy Eucharist Rite II): This service includes a Prayer and blessings for our high school seniors.
• 5:00 p.m. (The Welcome Table in the Chapel) 

Moving Up Celebration for 5th and 3rd Graders  

Sunday, May 14, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Ellis Hall

Join us to celebrate a milestone and pray for our 5th graders as they move up to their new spiritual home, the Attic and 3rd graders as they move into Club 45, our tween formation group. Children's Church will take a break as we celebrate with all the saints in the church. 

A Fond Farewell to Lori Guarisco, Katie Presley and Maurice Reddick 

Sunday, May 14, 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Ellis Hall

We will take time to wish staff members Lori Guarisco (Threads Coordinator), Katie Presley (Parish Program Coordinator) and Maurice Reddick (Parish Project / Facilities Manager), who are all departing their roles at All Saints’, best wishes with their next steps. Our Rector, Simon Mainwaring will offer acknowledgements and well wishes at the start of the Annual Parish Meeting. 

Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, May 14, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall

Join us for our Annual Parish Meeting, when we reflect on the past year and elect new members of the vestry, our church’s leadership board. 

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. 

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

On Sunday, May 5, our congregation celebrated Senior Sunday. One of our wonderful high school seniors, Catherine Heckler (pictured above), delivered a moving sermon that eloquently explored concepts of "dwelling place" and "home"—experiences she says she found growing up in our All Saints' community.

Planned Giving

One easy way to make a planned gift is by telling your bank you'd like to open an IRA account with the beneficiary being All Saints' Episcopal Church. Many of us have these and the accounts can grow as we add to them over the years. Thank you so much, David Begley, Chair of Planned Giving, david@wdbegley.com 

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.

Three Choirs Festival Evensong featuring the All Saints' Parish Choir 

Sunday, May 21, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 

Please join us for a Three Choirs Festival Choral Evensong at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, downtown Atlanta. The service will be sung by the combined choirs of All Saints', St. Luke's, and Holy Innocents, featuring music by New York City composers. A reception follows in J. Coleman Budd Hall: For more information, visit: www.stlukesatlanta.org/live 

Pentecost and 120th Anniversary Celebration 

Sunday, May 28, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Church and the Courtyard  

Pentecost (May 28) is when we celebrate the birthday of the Church. Here at All Saints’, Pentecost is especially exciting because it is also our parish’s 120th anniversary! Join us for worship and our courtyard celebration, complete with food, crafts and live music. This Sunday, we also move to a summer worship service schedule (8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and our 5:00 p.m. service, The Welcome Table). 

Strategic Plan Presentation: What’s God Up To? How Does God Call Us Forward? 

Sunday, May 21, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall

As we conclude this year of listening to the movement of God in our lives and in the lives of our neighbors, join Simon and the team that has been leading this listening work to hear how we discern God is calling us forward into the future of our ministries and life at All Saints'.  

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

Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., St. Luke'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. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta (435 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). For more information please contact: Simon Mainwaring: smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Just Action: A Conversation with Richard and Leah Rothstein  

Saturday, June 13, 6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Join us for an evening with Richard Rothstein and his daughter, Leah Rothstein, co-authors of Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law. The authors will be interviewed by Rev. Natosha Reid Rice. This event includes a reception, a Q&A session and a book signing. Link

Novel Theology Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., on Zoom and in P305

Please join Novel Theology for its end-of-year celebration on May 17th in P305. Book voting and a potluck dinner will begin at 6 p.m.. Discussion of Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half will be led by Ellen Porter at 7 p.m. Contact Laura Trott at Lmtrott@gmail.com for details. Zoom bridge also available. Please contact Amelia Harmon (amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com) for more information and the Zoom link. 

Popcorn Theology: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Friday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Ross Room

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) is both for people who don't like Star Wars and a favorite of hardcore sci-fi fantasy fans. A story of hope in times of despair, it offers a deep understanding of how faith and ancient spirituality can be a guide through uncertain times. Young adults (and older!) most welcome! Popcorn provided but bring your own beverages! Conversation following! 

Young Adult Saturday Service: Bridge of Light

Saturday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 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. For more details, contact Rodell Jefferson: rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org

Sundae Sunday 

Sunday, May 21, 10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Ellis Hall 

Make your own ice cream sundae to celebrate the end of our program year with fellow parishioners. All ages are welcome to join in on the fun! 

Brunch & Beyond: A Young Adult Gathering

Sunday, May 21, 12:30 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 via e-mail to Rodell Jefferson at rjefferson@allsaintsatlanta.org

All Saints' Welcome Video Filming

Sunday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

On this Sunday, we will have a film crew on our block to shoot a welcome video for our parish, inviting folks near and far to partake in our community. If you would like to participate by sharing your experience of All Saints’ on film, we invite your participation. If interested, please e-mail communications@allsaintsatlanta.org.  

Save the Date - Generation Celebration Kanuga 2023

Friday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, October 1, 2:00 p.m., Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, N.C.

Early registration for our annual parish retreat at Kanuga Conference Center is coming soon. Payment plans will be available. And special thanks to our Chairs Kate and Greg Richeson for organizing the retreat. For more information, please contact our Director of Parish Life, 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)

9th Annual Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) Midtown Race, a 5K Run / Walk in Piedmont Park 

Saturday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Piedmont Park 

Join us for this 5K in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. This event benefits Midtown Assistance Center (MAC). Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. START/FINISH: Near Park Tavern and Midtown High School. 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. The race will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Link

Refugee Ministries: 2023 Swimming Buddies Program 

Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Off-Site 

Kids look forward to Refugee Ministries Swimming Buddies program all year. We especially need help with transportation and water supervision. For more information and to sign-up, contact Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org 

Stirring the Soul for Racial Equity:  A Pilgrimage to the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing 

Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Off-Site 

Please join your All Saints' family and friends for this special event to learn more about the amazing work underway at the Center.  Dr. Catherine Meeks will lead our discussion and tour, followed by a delicious lunch from Naanstop and a walking tour of the Atlanta University Center. A small charge of $15 is the only payment and will cover the cost of lunch.  Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Janet Kibler at janetkibler58@gmail.com. Link

Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed 

June 5 - 9, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., The Attic 

Come share a day or two or the whole week with our children and teens at VBS.  The only skills needed are a love of Christ and the willingness to serve!  It is a lot of fun and you will have a group of other adults to help.  E-mail Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Threads is Now Receiving Applications for Coordinator Position (half-time) 

As we prepare to say farewell to Lori Guarisco this summer, we are now receiving applications from interested candidates for the Threads Coordinator. It is a half-time position working with a wonderful team of volunteers. Please do let Simon know if you or anyone you know might be interested in the position: smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org. The position posting is available on our website here. 

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 

Library Volunteers Needed! 

The Eggleston Library at All Saints' is a special, rare place among churches. We need volunteers to help maintain it during regular opening hours. If you love libraries and the books in them, this might be the ministry for you! Email eglibraryallsaints@gmail.com for more information. 

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. 

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