Dear saints,

I write with news of transition in our music ministry. Brendan Connor, our Associate Director of Music has accepted a position as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. We send Brendan forth with our love and support, as well as encouragement for him as he takes this next step in his career. I want to thank Brendan for keeping us informed of his search process, allowing us to conduct a concurrent search for his replacement, which included conversations with several excellent candidates. 

Indeed, we are moving from strength to strength. As we thank Brendan on Sunday, August 6, we will also welcome our new Associate Director of Music, Justin Maxey. Justin earned a master’s degree in organ performance from the Eastman School of Music and he plays with sensitivity, passion, and flair. He has a great love for our received Anglican traditions, deep connections with the Atlanta choral community and he has the capacity to help us gently expand our offerings through his phenomenal piano skills and ecumenical background. We are confident that the choir will continue to flourish under his leadership this fall and we look forward to the nationwide search for a new Director of Music, commencing in September of this year. 

As you can imagine, it is a delicate task to make such a significant hire while our Rector is on sabbatical. We are assured that Simon trusts us to make decisions in the best interest of All Saints’ and I wish to share gratitude to the committee that advised on this decision: Nancy Dodson, Ellen Hayes, Karol Kimmel, Craig Cleland, and Mary Wyche Lesesne. We also kept in close touch with our Senior Warden, Louisa Johnson.  Below, you may read Justin’s note of introduction to the parish and I ask you to join us in prayer for him and for Brendan as we move through a healthy transition in music leadership. We can’t wait for you to hear Justin play! 

Sincerely,

Dear saints,

I am delighted to join the staff at All Saints’, a place I have admired for many years for its outstanding music program, thriving congregation, beautiful facilities and great location. 

As a native of Winder, Georgia, I have been in and out of Atlanta for a number of years. I have developed friendships with many professional musicians in the area and am excited to utilize these connections in worship and in concert at All Saints’.

Sincerely,

Justin Maxey

THIS SUNDAY

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, July 16, Church

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Traditional Language, No Music) 
• 10:00 a.m.Holy Communion (Modern Language, Choral Music)
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Modern Language, Contemplative Music)

Stump the Organist 

Sundays from May to August, 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Church 

Back by popular demand, we will reprise "Stump the Organist" this summer beginning June 4. Plan to arrive ten minutes before the start of the 10:00 a.m. service and call out anything in the hymnal you would like to sing. 

Kanuga 2023 Registration Table 

Sunday, July 16, 11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Courtyard 

Stop by the Kanuga table in the courtyard to learn more about our parish-wide weekend in the mountains for all ages. This year, our theme is "Generation Celebration.” The Rev. Naomi Tutu will be our guest speaker and we will provide a 15-passenger van for those who have transportation challenges. 

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner 

Sundays with Courtyard hospitality at 5:00 p.m. and Worship at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel 

Before your busy week begins, the Welcome Table is a place to join with others and find rest and refreshment. Come to the Welcome Table: a service of music (song and solo instrument), prayer (together and in ways that speak to us individually), and communion. A community dinner for all participants follows the service. 

Jesus on the Front Page

Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 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

Early registration for our annual parish retreat at Kanuga Conference Center is now in full swing (click here). This year, our theme is “Generation Celebration: Finding God in Every Generation.” Special thanks to our Chairs Mary Brennan (pictured) and Kate Richeson and to our Co-Chairs, Elizabeth and Michael Hill for organizing the retreat. Visit the event organizers tabling in the courtyard over the next few Sundays following the 10 a.m. service to submit your song suggestions for the retreat dance! The deadline for early registration is August 1. For more information, please contact our Director of Parish Life, Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Giving  

? In the Good Old Summertime ? It is good to make an offering to All Saints' Atlanta! Make a gift today!

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 >>)

To get a Realm account, contact Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator, bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org and receive an invitation to join Realm. It’s as easy as that! 

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.

• 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

A Service of Recovery and Healing  

Sunday, September 10, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., on Zoom 

Led by The Rev. Bob Book, our Service of Recovery and Healing meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. ET. We focus on one of the 12 Steps in the context of an Evening Prayer service. Anyone interested in recovery is welcome; confidentiality is required. Visit our website for more information and to register.

Education for Ministry 

Where are you in your “Faith Journey”? If your answer is “I’m not sure,” then Education for Ministry (EfM) is for you! EfM is a four-year program sponsored by the theology school at the University of the South (Sewanee). Not only does the program cover the Bible and other Christian texts, we also discuss practical application for daily life! All Saints’ has more than 400 EfM graduates, so if you are interested in learning more, please contact Steve Hines: mobile/text 404-323-0601 or via e-mail at hines@ajobs.com.

Keep/Watch Suicide Prevention Training 

Sunday, August 6, 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Keep/Watch is a learning tool for people of faith around suicide causes and prevention. Our approach to suicide prevention is informed by Scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, statistical data, and evidence-based resources. Please join us for this free training, with lunch provided. Open to all ages who wish to participate. To register, please visit https://t.ly/hGBs.

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 now live (click here). This year, our theme is “Generation Celebration: Finding God in Every Generation.”The deadline for early registration is August 1. Payment plans are available. Special thanks to our Chairs Mary Brennan and Kate Richeson and to our Co-Chairs, Elizabeth and Michael Hill 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, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children: Please join the adults in church for the 10:00 a.m. service 

Youth: Please join the adults in church for the 10:00 a.m. service 

Young Adults

Young Adult Saturday Service: Bridge of Light 

Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 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 our Young Adult Coordinator Tasia Blair via e-mail at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org! 

Refugee Ministries: 2023 Swimming Buddies Program 

Saturday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 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, visit bit.ly/swimmingbuddies or contact Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.  

Backpack Buddies Backpack and School Supplies Donations 

Our annual Backpack Buddies program provides new backpacks and school supplies to 150 children in our Refugee Ministries program. You can sign up online or take a tag from the Courtyard before or after the 10 a.m. Sunday service July 9 through July 23. Volunteers are needed on July 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to deliver to Clarkston. You can sign up here to sponsor a child and to volunteer to deliver on 7/30. For more information or for Q&A, please contact our Director of Refugee Ministries Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org. To sign up, visit bit.ly/backpackbuddiesdonations.

Refugee Ministries’ Zoom Tutoring Program 

Refugee Ministries Zoom Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers in grades 6th grade and up to offer twelve Zoom-based tutoring sessions in beginning English / Reading or Math to students in grades 2 through 12. Contact Director of Refugee Ministries, Louisa Merchant, with questions (louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org) and sign up here for two 30-minute zoom orientations during the last two weeks of July: bit.ly/zoomtutoringorientations.

Respite Care Atlanta 

Mondays in June and July, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 

Respite Care Atlanta is a program designed to provide daycare to people with dementia and “respite” for the caregivers. This is a very flexible volunteer opportunity! Our next volunteer information sessions are June 12 and July 10. Contact Susan Virgin: sdv20@bellsouth.net. for more information. 

The Second Annual Threads Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway 

Both Weeks, Thursday through Saturday in Ellis Hall 

• July 13, 14 and 15 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  
• July 20, 21 and 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Families in need across the Atlanta-metro area turn to Threads at All Saints’ Atlanta to prepare their children for school. We provide uniforms, underwear and socks for two weeks in July. We aim to provide a welcome atmosphere and an enjoyable shopping experience. If you have interest in registering, please visit: bit.ly/threadsuniform. 

Volunteer for the Second Annual Threads Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway 

We are excited to again host this important event for families in need! It was a huge success last year, thanks in large part to our volunteers. Please sign up to join us to distribute children’s uniforms, underwear and socks for the school year. The dates are as follows: July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on each date. Please contact Molly Monk at molly.monk20@gmail.com to volunteer.

Refugee Ministries for the Second Annual Threads Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway 

Last year Refugee Ministries brought 85 children to Threads' first annual uniform giveaway! We want to bring 90 this year and are looking for drivers. Sign up slots are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or 12 p.m. on July 13, 14, 15 or July 20, 21, 22. Sign up at bit.ly/summerthreads or e-mail louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org to volunteer.  

Threads Donation Needs 

Please bring your new donations to one of the Threads drop boxes located on the first floor of the Pritchett Center and in the first-floor stairwell between Egleston Hall and Ellis Hall (under the stairs outside of the choir suite). 

• Girls' leggings and pants, sizes 10, 12, 14, 16 
• Boys' shorts and pants, sizes 12, 14, 16, 18 
• summer tops for boys and girls, sizes medium, large, x-large

New History in All Saints' Library Display Cases 

All Saints' has a long history of members and clergy who have authored books on theology, philosophy, the civil rights movement, environmental stewardship, literary criticism and more. Many of these books are on display in the All Saints' library archive cases until the end of the year. Check them out in the Egelston Library. Want to join the Library team? Contact Gail Rogers at gailrogers851@att.net. Thanks! 

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 community!

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