Dear saints,

This week the full-time All Saints' clergy and I spent time with our diocesan colleagues on our annual clergy retreat in Eatonton. Led by Bishop Wright, we were invited to name what we might praise God for. The results were revealing, but perhaps should not have been a surprise.

Many of us are used to forms of common prayer that invite us to name before God and the church those who are sick or in any kind of need, and those who have died. We also make it a habit to name our thanksgivings, although that is often one of the more quiet parts of our own corporate prayers. We are at least conversant with those sorts of prayers: "please help...thank you." We are less familiar in our shared prayer life with naming our praise for God. 

Having been gifted such a rich time away this summer, my own answer to the prompt was to give praise for God's abundant generosity. What would your answer be today? How would you put words to how you feel about and experience God's nature in your midst? 

I would love to know your answers. I mean it! If you are willing to send me a note in response to this message, I would be honored to learn how you see a God worthy of our praise in your own life. Please do consider writing.

This is that wonderful time of year when we draw to mind how we each and all experience God in our midst and yes, give thanks for God's boundless generosity toward us. A financial commitment — a pledge — to All Saints' is a tangible and eminently practical way to make your response to that generosity. Give as you have been given to. Give in such a way so as that gift itself gives praise to God. 

Imagine a world of people who saw one another as worthy of praising God for! Imagine a world of people who praise God for those who provide love and care, but also for those they struggle to love. Imagine a world of people growing their capacities to be generous as God is generous.

And praise God for All Saints', a church God has birthed and nurtured along the way. May our life together continue to be an expression of praise to the God whose love is enough to set a whole world free — free to sing her praise! 

Peace,

Giving

Annual Canvass 2024: Generous Hearts, Open Doors

“Our family works hard to make church a central part of our life together. Church is where we learn to give back and serve others. We are grateful to All Saints’ for this gift. Please join us in pledging to support the work of God in this church!”

 - Bill and Sarah Sullivan -

Smile big for the Realm Directory Photo booth! 

Your photo in the Realm directory needs updating! Come to the Canvass table in the Courtyard between morning services to get your new photo taken! 

Visit us online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give. Thank you! 

THIS SUNDAY

The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, September 17, Church

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Traditional Language, No Music) 
• 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)
• 11:15 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Modern Language, Contemplative Music)

School of the Spirit: Forgiveness: Everyday Practice and Social Implications 

Sunday, September 17, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, Live Streamed and via Zoom 

Join us for this five-week course taught by The Rev. Dr. Jenny McBride and The Rev. Naomi Tutu. Central to the Christian proclamation is that we are a people of forgiveness, namely, those who receive God’s forgiveness and offer forgiveness to others. Yet, the real-life situations that invite us into the practice of forgiveness are often complex and hard to navigate. This course will offer frameworks for helping us think about the moral worth and role of forgiveness in our personal relationships and as a society. To participate in this class via Zoom, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/links and enter password “AdultFormation2023”. 

Everyday Connections 

Sunday, September 17, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Parish Hall 305/306

Join us for this NEW class! The proclamation of the Gospel during worship is the beginning of an ongoing dialogue between the text and those who hear it. The homily is a first response that begins, but does not end, this divine conversation. The “Everyday Connections” class provides a continual opportunity for participants to add their voice to the conversation by exploring the significance of the week’s Gospel reading for our everyday lives. To participate in this class via Zoom, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/links and enter password “AdultFormation2023”.

Jesus on the Front Page 

Sundays, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Parish Hall 307

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. 

River Clean-Up Day! 

Sunday, September 17, 11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m., Off-Site 

The Youth and Young Adults of All Saints' will gather together, along with others from The Diocese of Atlanta, for a River Clean-up Day in honor of World River Day 2023! Join us after the 11:15 a.m. service on September 17 in Ellis Hall for lunch and then we will all carpool over to our river clean-up site! 

Youth Choir and Handbells: Regular Schedule

Sunday, September 17, 2nd floor Pritchett Center

Grades 7 – 12

1. Regular rehearsals begin September 10:

• Youth Handbells at 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Youth Choir at 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• The Sunday Night Live gathering for all youth follows at 6:00 p.m. in the Attic with dinner.

Register and review schedules: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/children-and-youth-choirs. Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music, karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org

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. 

Note: The Refugee Ministries’ Tour of Clarkston has been postponed, The new date and time is to be determined. To sign-up and get information about the new time, visit: bit.ly/tourofclarkston 

On Second Sundays at All Saints', the celebrant at our 9 a.m. service welcomes our children to come up to the altar for the prayer of consecration, just before communion begins. On Sunday, September 10, children led by their teachers (Director of Children's Ministries, Kathy Roberts, Director of Youth Ministries, Hope Westervelt and Director of Youth and Children's Music, Karol Kimmell) settled in to observe the heart of our worship service up close. For more on our programming for Children and Youth at All Saints', please visit https://allsaintsatlanta.org/connect-grow/kids/

• 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

Pup-Up Pet Blessing in the Park 

Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Piedmont Park (just behind Shake Shack, next to the farmers' market, inside the 12th and Piedmont gate) 

Join us for a pup-up pet blessing in the park. Bring your furry friends to celebrate the joy of animal companionship, and the gift of creation. As we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we remember his call to care for "this fragile earth, our island home." 

Blessing of the Animals 

Sunday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Ellis Hall 

Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, we pray God's blessing on our animal companions and recommit ourselves to the sacred work of caring for creation. Bring your furry, scaly, stuffed, and/or swimming animals for a special service in Ellis Hall. Music will be provided by our children's choirs. 

Children’s Choirs Rehearsals, Grades PreK – 6th 

Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children’s Choir rehearsals have begun. You may still join for a great year of fun, learning, singing and ringing. Register for choir online: https://allsaintsatlanta.org/music/children-and-youth-choirs/ 

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

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

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

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

You are invited to join us for Wednesday Night Suppers after choir, served in Ellis Hall from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Register and pay for supper online. Questions about choir? Contact director, Karol Kimmell, karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Support the Flower Guild 

Look at those beautiful flowers! All Saints is known for the fabulous flowers that adorn the altars each week. Did you know that flowers are not a line item in the church budget? We need your support year-round. The suggested amount is $200 per gift. To give, visit bit.ly/ASECFlowers and for more information, contact Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator, at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

The Journey Bible Study  

Mondays in fall, beginning September 11 

Journey to the cross and resurrection with us as we explore Luke's Gospel. The Journey Bible study group resumes September 11th. The group meets via Zoom on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. The only requirement is a Bible. Register at https://bit.ly/thejourney-ASEC. The Zoom link will be sent to you following registration. 

Labyrinth Walk for Remembrance: Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month 

Monday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Ellis Hall 

All Saints & Lutheran Church of the Redeemer will co-sponsor the second annual walk honoring Suicide Prevention and Awareness month of September. The event features a reflective Labyrinth walk with prayers and lit candles embracing the community of support, remembrance, and collective grief. Redeemer’s Pastor Jenny McLellan and The Rev. Dr. Jenny McBride will offer prayers. 

Novel Theology Monthly Meeting - “The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende 

Wednesday, September 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., P305 

This month, we will be discussing The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. Our discussion will be facilitated by Sarah Edman. More details will be sent through the Novel Theology listserv. If you are not on the listserv, please email Amelia Tuttle (amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com) and we can get you added. 

Wednesday Night Supper  

Wednesday, September 20, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

It's back! Enjoy an evening meal in community followed by a casual worship service and communion. The cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children and youth, and college students. You may register here (bit.ly/ASEC-WNS1) and pay online or pay at the door. 

Nominations for Diocesan Council 

Each year, representatives from every church in our diocese gather for worship and an important governance meeting called Diocesan Council. On November 10-11, we will vote on the budget and a range of policy recommendations to guide our work for the coming year. We hear from our Bishop and other elected leaders about their vision, and we enjoy fellowship with Episcopalians from across middle and north Georgia. Finally, the All Saints’ delegation has valuable time with our clergy in a small group setting. If you are interested in the health and vitality of the Episcopal Church, we invite you to serve as a delegate on behalf of All Saints’. To nominate yourself or someone else, please send an e-mail to tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Sacred Ground Dialogue Circle – Forming Now 

A new Sacred Ground dialogue circle is forming now. Meetings will be Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. via Zoom beginning October 30 (with an in-person luncheon and introductions on October 15), concluding in April. Register by October 10 to commit to this fabulous small-group opportunity and film-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. To register, e-mail sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org expressing your interest in participating. 

Save the Date! Soiree Benefiting Habitat for Humanity 

Saturday, November 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 1200 Peachtree Promenade Central 

Calling All Saints’ parishioners to join in celebrating and giving to honor our 120th Birthday. On this special birthday we are raising money for our 2024 Habitat for Humanity build.  Mark your calendars and consider how you can offer treasures and experiences for the silent and live auction.  More information will be coming soon! For questions, volunteers, and donations please contact Chairs Sloan and John Smith or Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.  

Habitat Benefit Auction Donations 

We are currently asking for donations for our silent and live auction that will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4th at our Habitat Build Benefit. Things we are in need of are gift certificates for experiences, gift cards, gift baskets, sports tickets, beach/mountain/lake homes, and more. The deadline for contributions is Friday, October 6. Thank you to Kate and Leighton Stradtman for chairing our silent auction, and to Hank and Linda Harris for chairing our live auction. If you would like to donate, please contact Jill Gossett jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org to receive a donation form. 

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)

Sunday Night Live (SNL) 

Sundays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., The Attic 

All youth in grades 6th-12th are invited to join us for dinner, fellowship, and fun as we gather for Sunday Night Live, our traditional youth program! We gather at 6pm for dinner and end at 7:30pm. 

Nursery Playdate 

Saturday, September 16, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., The Playground 

We don't have much time to meet each other as we drop off our kids and run to church, so join us at the playground for snacks & playtime! Nursery/Little Saints families are welcome to meet each other and play together.

Young Adults

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve 

Saturday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Offsite 

Join the Young Adults as we break from the city and gather for a relaxing nature walk through Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. All ability levels are welcome and encouraged to join! For more information, contact our Young Adult Coordinator, Tasia Blair, at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Brunch & Beyond 

Sunday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., The 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! For more information, contact our Young Adult Coordinator, Tasia Blair, at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org

Celebration of Memories & Hopes 

Thursday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Friends of Covenant! Our Annual Celebration of Memories & Hopes will honor residents who have completed the life stabilization program. Join us on Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall. The Men of Hope Alumni group will coordinate the event and welcome the new members. 

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 be reopening on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm.  We would love to have you volunteer. Whether it’s for one hour or three, we would love to have you! 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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