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Dear saints,
Earlier this week, I visited with Sug and Pat Patton at Canterbury Court, and they had some stories to tell! Did you know that they met in first grade Sunday school class at All Saints’ and that Sug’s mom was the teacher? They’re coming up on a 70th wedding anniversary next year and this parish has been their rock through the highs and lows of life. They were so clear about that. You—the saints of this parish—have been their Christian community for decades, and they have been part of yours. What a rare and beautiful thing these days—to be part of a community that will journey together, come what may.
To share in the “Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, the breaking of the bread, and the prayers” is the tried and true model for the body of Christ (Acts 2:42). It is a gift to share these practices in person when we can, but my visit to Sug and Pat reminded me of how meaningful it is for folks to worship God with us online. We may not see them in the building on Sunday, but rest assured, they have pulled up a chair to the office computer, coffee in hand and they’re singing and praying with the saints on the block. While some folks may be traveling, others may find it hard to get to church as they age, and others may have caretaking duties at home, our community continues to pray together in person and online.
If you’re one of the saints worshipping from home, please know that you remain central to our parish family. We are working on ways to include you more fully in formation and worship, and we’re always keen to hear your suggestions. For example, this Sunday we begin Stump the Organist, our summer tradition of calling out favorite hymns during the prelude. So at 9:50 a.m. on Sundays, feel free to request a hymn in the Facebook or YouTube comments of our 10:00 a.m. worship service live stream. If you have suggestions that would help you participate more fully, let us know. We’d love to hear from you!
Thanks be to God for the love and fellowship that this community has shared for 120 years. There is, indeed, a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place.
Sincerely,
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Second Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, June 2, 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)
| | 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. | | |
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 and our Associate Director of Music, Justin Maxey!
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Music Moments in the Courtyard
Sunday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
Kids and kids at heart are invited to meet Emily Halbert, our new Director of Children and Youth Music in the courtyard for a musical craft or musical moment after the 10:00 a.m. service throughout the summer. Get ready to get creative and make some musical moments together!
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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! You can also visit allsaintsatlanta.org/flatjesus for the same in digital form.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Parish Hall 307
Our summer schedule offers a great opportunity to try Jesus on the Front Page! In this all-ages class, we explore what it means to live as faithful people in today's world drawing on scripture, our tradition, our experiences and the news of the day. E-mail Clark Lemons (clemons@emory.edu) if you have questions!
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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 piano and singing, 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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Greetings, saints! This past Sunday at All Saints’ was full of stunning music from our Adult Choir and our parish’s music team. Our Associate Director of Music, Justin Maxey, was joined by our new Director of Music, Scott Lamlein, who conducted the choir and played the organ to a rapt congregation on his first Sunday at All Saints’.
Scott joins our parish from West Hartford, CT where he was the Director of Music at St. John's Episcopal Church. There, he was the artistic director of the Music at the Red Door concert series, which presents major concerts, monthly Pipes Alive! organ recitals and choral evensong services. In addition, Scott has been active as an organ instructor for more than 25 years and has performed as a concert organist across the United States, Canada and Europe.
| | In addition, we heard a stirring sermon from The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice that encouraged parishioners to be light in the world—that is to embrace an “out loud way of loving” God and our neighbor. Following the service, parishioners mingled in our lovely courtyard, fellowshipping over coffee, warm doughnuts and the beautiful sunny weather! | | 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
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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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Join the All Saints’ Choir!
The All Saints’ Choir is a welcoming group of people open to participants of high school age and older. Yes, it is a very talented group, but don't be afraid! This is a fabulous community in which to learn while making music alongside seasoned professionals (slamlein@allsaintsatlanta.org) or Associate Director of Music, Justin Maxey (jmaxey@allsaintsatlanta.org), for details.
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Embodied Beloved Community: A Pilgrimage along the Civil Rights Trail for Truth-Telling, Training and Transformation
Sunday, June 30 at 12:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m., Various Locations
All Saints’ parishioners are invited to join this pilgrimage, which is being hosted by St. Paul's (Atlanta) and Grace Church (Brooklyn Heights, NYC). It begins on Sunday, June 30 in Tennessee and continues over eight days through Mississippi, Alabama and concluding in Georgia. Space is limited, so register today at episcopalatlanta.org/event/embodied-beloved-community
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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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The Journey
The Journey Bible Study is taking a vacation for the summer. Join us when we reconvene on Monday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.
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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 at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. Registration and more information will be available in May.
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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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Peeps in the Pew
Children and youth are invited to join Ms. Emily, Ms. Kathy, and Luke and sit together during the 10:00 a.m. service throughout the summer. Find us each Sunday towards the right side of the church!
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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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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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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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Learn more >> Don't forget to join Realm, our new platform for online giving, directory, and event registration.
Questions? Please contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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