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Dear saints,
Just yesterday, Bob Tick and Ed O’Halloran drove their friend to surgery. They got up well before sunrise, sat with him as he waited, drove him home, and checked up on him to make sure he was ok. Nobody asked them to do this. They didn’t get paid. They just loved their friend, and didn’t want him to be alone during surgery. In so many ways, that action embodies the essence of this gracious community: saints loving each other through the peaks and valleys of life.
Bob and Ed offered us a powerful reminder this week that lay folks play a key role in pastoral care, in partnership with your clergy. There are several meaningful ways to get involved in pastoral care ministries here. You can join groups that offer flower deliveries, home cooked meals, hand-written notes, receptions after funerals, companionship for those grieving a recent death, and day-time care for elders experiencing dementia. You can also ask someone, “How can I pray for you?” and then say an actual prayer together. When words fail, it’s always wise to offer the prayer Jesus taught us, “Our Father, who art in heaven…” For those of us who have been on the giving and receiving ends of these pastoral acts, we can tell you that they make a real difference in our lives. People will remember these moments for years to come.
If you’re interested in providing pastoral care as a member of this community, please contact Elizabeth Robertson: elizabethsrobertson@me.com and she’ll happily get you involved. Thanks be to God for the pastoral ministry of all the baptized!
Blessings,
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Sunday, August 6, Church
- 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Traditional Language, No Music)
- 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Modern Language, Choral Music)
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5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Modern Language, Contemplative Music)
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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.
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Kanuga 2023 Registration Table
Sunday, August 6, 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.
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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.
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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.
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Giving
Your generosity plays an important role in making All Saints' the vibrant church we are today. Please make an offering today:
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All Saints' offers easy ways to pay your pledge or to make a gift:
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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
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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.
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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.
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Celebration of Ministries
Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Church
We welcome you to festival worship to celebrate the beginning of the program year. We process banners at the beginning of the service to honor each of God's ministries at All Saints'. Our annual “Back to the Block” celebration follows this service, complete with BBQ and festivities in the courtyard. Community members are welcome so please invite your friends!
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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.
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GFADP Author Event and Panel: You Shall Not Condemn
Saturday, August 26, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ellis Hall
Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP) will host a panel discussion of “You Shall Not Condemn: A Story of Faith and Advocacy on Death Row” with author, the Rev. Dr. Jenny McBride at All Saints’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 24 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. Please register here: https://bit.ly/GFADP
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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.
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Back to the Block Celebration & Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Church, Courtyard and Ellis Hall
Everyone, from newborns to 100-year-olds, can bring their backpack, briefcase, diaper bag and/or computer bag to church with you to be blessed. This tradition marks the start of a new year of learning, loving and following in Jesus’ footsteps. And make sure to grab a Blessing Bag Tag for your bag as you exit the church and then follow the flamingos to All Saints’ annual welcome back block party celebration! This year, our theme is "Let's Fla-mingle on the Lawn”, complete with yard ornaments, lawn games, a water slide, music, BBQ and a dessert contest! Register at bit.ly/Back2Block2023 for free on Realm today!
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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 31. 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.
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All Saints' Adult Foyer Groups Registration – Fall 2023
Broaden your circle of friends by getting to know those familiar faces of All Saints'. Join an Adult Foyers Group for this fall. Each group will have 10-12 people who will meet monthly. Register at the Parish Life table in the Courtyard on Sundays or register online: bit.ly/adultfoyer.
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Popcorn Theology is now “Pop Up” Popcorn!
Do you enjoy watching films with others and then having a discussion afterward? Would you be willing to host a small group of people for dinner and a movie at your home? Would you be willing to bring something to a potluck dinner? Is there a movie you really want to see or that you would suggest for this group? If you would like to participate in periodic get-togethers of this type, please register at bit.ly/3KrfSsD. Whenever there is a movie selected and a willing host, an email invitation will be sent out to all on the list. Questions? Please email Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life, at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Walking the Mourners Path – Session Begins in September
Walking the Mourners Path, an eight-week program for those who have had someone dear to them die, begins this fall. It is designed to teach participants about grief and to help them move into more joyful and purposeful living following loss. The groups are small and confidential; we welcome your participation. If you have any questions, please direct them to Parish Priest Associate Karen Evans at kevans@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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
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Club 45 Swim Party
Sunday, August 13, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Offsite
Calling all 4th and 5th graders for some fun and fellowship around the pool! Get to know each other and see who has the best cannonball! Parents can meet each other too! Grab some lunch after church and head on over. We will have snacks and drinks. For more information, e-mail Kathy Roberts, Director of Children’s Ministries, at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Young Adult: Picnic in the Park
Saturday, August 19, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Offsite
Join the Young Adults for a Picnic in Piedmont Park! Let us gather for food, fellowship, and fun while enjoying a moment in nature. For more details and to RSVP, contact our Young Adult Coordinator Tasia Blair via e-mail at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org!
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Refugee Ministries: 2023 Swimming Buddies Program
Saturday, August 19, 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, visit bit.ly/swimmingbuddies or contact Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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).
- boys' and girls’ shirts
- boys' and girls’ shorts
- boys' and girls’ pants sizes XS (size 5T) through XL (size 16)
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Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping!
After a hugely successful Uniform Giveaway, Threads will reopen on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thank you to the 31 volunteers that volunteered for the Uniform Giveaway—we served 570 children! Threads needs volunteers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. We would love to have you volunteer! If interested, please contact Marcia Mayfield at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org
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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.
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Read The MICAH Project's August Newsletter
This education issue:
- Comer Yates and the Atlanta Speech School
- Emmaus House "Leans into Literacy"
- APS Stat
Learn more about The MICAH Project >>
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