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Dear saints,
This Sunday, a lively group of youth and adults will make a public affirmation of faith not merely to the Episcopal Church in general, but in the particular heart of our life as a parish. Bishops are the common currency of the church—at least our version of it. They are intended to be symbols and practitioners of unity. Our bishop, the Bishop of Atlanta, Rob Wright, will no doubt bring us greetings from his 120 worshiping congregations spread across 75 counties in middle and north Georgia comprising of 50,000 children, youth, adults, and "feisty seniors." That is his calling card. If he fails to mention any of it on Sunday, I will jump in the lake at Kanuga before breakfast during our parish weekend this fall.
In being so consistent in his greeting across the diocese, Bishop Wright is trying to remind us of something essential: that we belong to something bigger than ourselves. When the youth and adults of our parish step forward this Sunday to invite the bishop to lay his hands upon their heads and pray over them, those brave souls are saying to us that we are the ones they are choosing to throw their lot in with. They are saying that the church is not, and never could be, a collection of individuals but is instead a body: a community of persons who find their personhood as beings in communion. They are opting for our particularity—with all of our failings and foibles—while at the same time entrusting themselves to the church catholic's universality. None of it is about getting what we want. All of it is about becoming who we are called to be.
Truth is, you don't need to be a bishop to be able to affirm that choice. In fact, when the congregation that gathers on Sunday is asked whether they will support these folks in their life in Christ, the answer is a resounding, "We will." That's the church: a resounding "yes" to God's "yes" proclaimed to us. As we get to that part of the service, I wonder if you might ask how you plan on living out that promise of support and affirmation. What does your particular "yes" sound like? How are you going to get up from your pew and be enriched by those who have said, "My lot is in with you"? These are great questions for Pentecost. The Spirit will blow where she wills. May she lead us forward, to one another.
Peace,
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The Day of Pentecost
Sunday, May 17, Church
Weekly Service Times*
- 8:00 a.m. (Traditional Language, No Music)
- 10:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)
- 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music)
| | NOTE: Streets Alive will be taking place on May 19. Peachtree Street will be shut down from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Expect lots of detours and traffic delays. | | NOTE: On May 19, All Saints’ moves to our summer schedule with an 8:00 a.m. Spoken Eucharist (Rite I), a 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist (Rite II), and The Welcome Table at 5:00 p.m. | | PARKING: Overflow parking is available at the Bank of America—please enter on North Ave. Get a validation ticket upon entry from an usher. Please request an additional validation ticket from an usher in the church narthex upon arrival or exit. Use both validation tickets upon exiting the Bank of America parking deck to park free of charge. | | |
Pentecost, Confirmation and Karol Kimmell’s Last Sunday
Sunday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Church
Join us for the Feast of Pentecost, the day in our liturgical tradition when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. We welcome Bishop Robert Wright for a service of Confirmation, Affirmation of Baptismal Vows and Reception into the Episcopal Church. We will also celebrate Karol Kimmell’s extraordinary tenure at All Saints’ that day. Youth Choir alumni are invited to return and sing with our current Youth Choir at the prelude, meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall to rehearse. Our children’s choirs will sing at the Offertory with the Adult Parish Choir. A reception follows the service.
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Flat Jesus Summer Activity
As you travel near and far, be sure to participate in our Flat Jesus Summer Activity! Pick up your Flat Jesus bookmark in Ellis Hall along with instructions to submit your photos of Flat Jesus from around the world!
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Save the Date: Annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga Conference Center
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024, Kanuga Conference Center
Save the Date to join the All Saints' Parish for a weekend of fun and fellowship to Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. Registration and more information will be available in May.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 12:00 noon - 12:45 p.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.
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The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner
Sundays at 5:00 p.m., In the Chapel and Ellis Hall
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.
| | Greetings, saints! This past Saturday, many All Saints’ parishioners worked up a sweat in Piedmont Park for a cause! Our partner in ministry, Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), hosted their 10th Annual Midtown Race for MAC, hosted by Patrick Pete (pictured), meteorologist for Atlanta News First. Folks made their way around the route, running, walking and trailing their four-legged friends, before taking pictures in front of the step-and-repeat and enjoying some of the treats provided by the race sponsors! Throughout, spectators cheered from the sidelines. Congratulations to MAC and all the race participants! | | |
Then on Sunday, between our 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, our Parish held our 2024 Annual Meeting. In that meeting, our rector, The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring presented highlights from the Annual Report; our parish treasurer, Sheldon Taylor, discussed our parish financials; and, our outgoing Senior Warden, Louisa Johnson (pictured), spoke of All Saints' special contributions to the life of our shared community.
To view a recording of the Annual Meeting, click here.
| | We would love to get to know you! Our community looks forward to you joining us for upcoming services and events throughout the year! For more information visit allsaintsatlanta.org/calendar | | |
Here is proof that All Saints' has Generous Hearts and Open Doors:
2024 Annual Canvass results were 711 pledges and $3,278,000!
Also, giving rose 3-4% again this year.
Thank you to our Annual Canvass Chairs:
Briley and Elena Brisendine and Frank and Susan Virgin
| | Please give generously to our All Saints’ offering plate, in-person and online via the button below: | | |
To make an Offering today or pay your pledge,
click the Give Now button above. And visit us online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give.
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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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Stump the Organist
Sunday, June 2 – Sunday, August 11, 9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Church
Our summer prelude begins at 9:50 a.m. in the summer. Come request your favorite hymns, as played by our new Director of Music, Scott Lamlein!
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Welcoming Our New Director of Music, Scott Lamlein
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m., Church
Our new Director of Music, Scott Lamlein, joins our staff beginning Monday, May 20 from West Hartford, CT, where he was tenured Director of Music and Organist at St. John's Episcopal Church. Join us on Sunday, May 26 for Scott’s first Sunday at All Saints’!
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Faith in the World: Activating Faith through Action in the Global Development Sector
Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., on Zoom and Facebook Live
Join The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice in conversation with Patrick Canagasingham, COO of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. as they explore the ways in which we can activate our faith in the world and drive impact through the global development sector. For more than 25 years, Patrick has led private and nongovernmental organizations in more than 70 countries Join us to discuss the power of faith to change the world. To register, visit bit.ly/ASEC-Faith-in-the-World.
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Men's Spirituality Group
Tuesdays in spring, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., online via Zoom
A new Men's Spirituality Group has formed! This small group invites anyone wanting to growth in faith and male friendship to join them by Zoom the first three Tuesdays of the month and in person at All Saints on the fourth Tuesday of the month. To RSVP please e-mail Stan Hitron at shitron@gmail.com. To participate via Zoom, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/links and enter password “AdultFormation2024”.
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Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays in winter and spring, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall 202
Join fellow parishioners for contemplative prayer after Wednesday Night Supper. As Richard Rohr says, “In contemplation—the practice of being fully present in mind, body, and spirit—we join in deep solidarity with other spiritual traditions in working toward the healing and restoration of ourselves and our world.” Participants read aloud from and discuss contemplative writers in the first half hour, then practice silent centering prayer in the second half hour.
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Wednesday Night Supper (WNS) Returns in August 2024
Our evening meal in community followed by a casual worship service and communion has concluded for this program year. WNS returns in August of this year.
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Weekly Children & Youth Formation
Nursery/Little Saints: Birth-Pre-K, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center
Children’s Church: Children's Church takes a break during summer. Please join the parish in the church for worship services.
Children Formation: Children's Formation takes a break during summer. Please join the parish in the church for worship services.
Youth Formation: Youth Formation takes a break during summer. Please join the parish in the church for worship services.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, the Attic
The theme this year for VBS will be “Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs.” Rising K-5th graders will enjoy games, Bible stories, singing, art and science experiments, with after-care available until 5:00 p.m. 6th graders and up can volunteer to be counselors. Invite a friend or neighbor to come with you! Visit bit.ly/ASEC-2024-VBS for more information and to register!
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Youth Ministries’ Special Summer Events
We are on Summer break but that doesn't mean the fun at All Saints' stops! Be on the lookout for emails about our Special Summer Events. If you have any questions please reach out to lnolfa@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Sunday Night Live (SNL) Returns in August 2024
Our evening of dinner, fellowship and fun for all youth in grades 6th-12th has concluded for this program year. SNL returns in August of this year.
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Young Adult Fellowship Online!
Are you in your 20s or 30s and interested in fellowship, discipleship, and service? Reach out to Tasia Blair at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org to receive our monthly newsletter, get added to the WhatsApp group chat and find out what events we have coming up!
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Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping
Threads welcomes families for in-store shopping Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We are currently in need of:
- Boys’ pants in sizes 8, 10 and 12
- Toddler Boys’ tops and pants in sizes 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T
Also, feel free to check out our Amazon wish list here: bit.ly/ASECThreadsMay2024
Interested in volunteering? Contact Marcia Mayfield at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Read The Faith and Justice Collective's
May Newsletter
Looking for ways to become involved with All Saints’ community ministries? Read here for ideas and opportunities. The May issue includes:
- “All Sorts” Join Faith & Justice Collective
- The Power of Threads, Now in Its 20th Year
- Jazz: All About Living in the Spirit
- Faithful Advocates’ Update on Legislative Session
- Spelman Hosts Exhibit on the History of Black Textiles
- Training for Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
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| | | Click the image above to view our "thank yous" to parishioners from various staff members. We appreciate the ways you serve our parish community! | | |
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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Questions? Please contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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