Dear saints,

If you are (or a loved one is) struggling with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thinking, please know that you belong to a community that loves you, and that we are always here to talk, any time, day or night. One of the things we have learned about caring for one another is that we can reduce the stigma around mental health challenges by simply talking about them. It’s ok not to be ok. It’s normal to struggle. It’s healthy to ask for help, including therapy and support from friends.

We have also learned that loneliness is an epidemic, about as dangerous as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. A recent Harvard study shared the good news that participating in intentional community is one of the most effective strategies to help build social connection, and believe that we are each worthy of love, belonging, and understanding.

Thanks be to God for the gift of Christian community! When we gather together, we journey alongside one another through the peaks and valleys of life. Sometimes we receive help, sometimes we give it. Sometimes we cheer, sometimes we remind each other of the peace of God which passes all mortal understanding, which I have come to understand as a deep and silent hope. This is the hope that all manner of things shall be well, come what may. We proclaim this hope not in spite of life’s challenges, but because we are not alone. We worship a Triune God, defined by relationship, who is with us and for us. Jesus loves us passionately and calls us each by name to love and serve neighbor as self, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

So my prayer for you today is that you would know that you are loved, and that would you would believe this, deep down. You are loved. By God. From before time, and forever. 

Blessings,

THIS SUNDAY

The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, August 13, 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)

Note: On Sunday, August 27, we return to our regular service schedule, which is as follows:

o 8:00 a.m. (Traditional Language, No Music)

o 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)

o 11:15 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)

o 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music)

Bank of America parking will be available from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. this Sunday. Please ask an usher for a parking validation ticket. Validation tickets must be used in order to avoid payment.

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, August 13, 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. 

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. 

Photo of the Week

In the courtyard after the 10 a.m. service, event organizers are tabling to register parishioners for our annual parish retreat to Kanuga Conference, Retreat and Camp Center (click here).

In addition, they are tabling to register folks for fall 2023 Foyer Groups. Broaden your circle of friends by getting to know those familiar faces of All Saints'! 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 today! (click here). In the picture above, Mary Brennan and Sherry Collins staff the table—they look forward to registering you for either or both this coming Sunday!

Giving  

Your generosity plays an important role in making All Saints' the vibrant church we are today. Please make an offering 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

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'. In addition, at this service, 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! 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!

First Rehearsals for Children's Choirs

Wednesday, August 23, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Pritchett Center

Children’s Choirs Begin, Grades PreK – 6th

Join us for a great year of fun, learning, singing and ringing.

• Cherub Choir   4:00-4:30 p.m. (PreK-K)

• Primary Choir  4:35-5:10 p.m. (1st-2nd)

• Junior Choir   5:15-6:00 p.m. (3rd-6th)

• Junior Handbells  6:00-6:30 p.m. (4th-6th)

Register for choir online: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/childrens-and-youth-choirs.

Wednesday Night Suppers served in Ellis Hall from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Register and pay for supper online. Questions ? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children’s Music, karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org

Register for Children & Youth Choirs Here

Youth Choir Kick-Off & Family Dinner

Sunday, August 27, 2nd Floor Pritchett Center & Ellis Hall

Grades 7 - 12

• 4:30 Youth Choir rehearsal, 2nd floor Pritchett Center

• 6:00 Dinner and Candlelight worship: Youth and families, Ellis Hall

Join us for a full year of singing, ringing and fun! Register and review schedules online: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/childrens-and-youth-choirs. Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children’s Music, karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org

Youth Choir and Handbells: Regular Schedule

Sunday, September 10, 2nd floor Pritchett Center

Grades 7 – 12

Regular rehearsals begin September 10th: Youth Handbells at 4:15-5:00 p.m. and Youth Choir at 5:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Live follows at 6:00 p.m. in the Attic with dinner. Register and review schedules: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/childrens-and-youth-choirs. Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music, karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org

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.

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 26 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. Please register here: https://bit.ly/GFADP 

Education for Ministry (EFM) Registration

Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Courtyard

Great news! Former EFM Mentor, Linda Gabbard, has offered to start a new group this fall! We already have 5 potential new members and need three more. 

Education for Ministry (EFM) is a program for lay persons who want to deepen their spiritual understanding of our faith. Over four years, we cover Old and New Testaments, church history, and contemporary theology with a curriculum prepared by the Theology School at Sewanee. Small groups, generally fewer than 10, allow for group discussion and to develop our personal responses to issues facing us and the Church today. For more information, contact Steve Hines at 404-323-0601 or email hines@ajobs.com, or stop by the EFM information table on Celebration of Ministries on August 20.

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 

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 for free on Realm by clicking on the link below!

Back to the Block Registration

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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: 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! 

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.  

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' shirts, shorts and pants sizes XS (size 5T) through XL (size 16)
• girls pants and shorts, sizes 5 - 10, girls dresses, sizes 7 and 8

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

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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