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Dear saints,
Earlier this week I returned from the U.K. where I attended a gathering of folks from around the 165 countries of the global Anglican Communion. At the dinner hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, I sat next to one of his photographers. Aside from pleasing me greatly by saying that I looked younger than 50, it was fascinating to hear about his work with the Archbishop around the globe. His job, of course, is somehow to capture the spirit of what must be one of the world's most highly diverse, yet least centrally controlled organizations.
What I heard, from Archbishop Welby and from his photographer, was of a church that is facing the future often in the most challenging of circumstances. There is the current travail of Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo of Sudan, who had to flee the diocesan seat in Khartoum and is now working from from Port Sudan, trying to support the people around him through what Archbishop Welby described as potentially the largest famine in history with more than 10 million people internally displaced. There is the extraordinary ministry of the Anglican Bishop of Amazonia, Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto, who may take a week to travel to visit a parish, by plane, boat, on foot, crossing rivers and jungle. And there are Anglicans in Melanesia, who along with Anglicans in western North Carolina and central Florida, are facing down the devastating consequences of climate change—from storm surges and flooding to entire communities lost to rising sea levels.
It would be easy to see all of this around the world we share as Anglicans—and of course as humans—and expect to hear from leaders of the church a sense of anxiety and even despair. Yet, that was not the message I received. I heard the witness of the Diocese of Jerusalem that remains steadfast in proclaiming peace a year into the awful and bloody conflict that engulfs their lives. I heard the witness of the church trusting in the power of relationship—of being in communion—from the borderland dioceses across the U.S.-Mexico dividing line. And I heard the witness of a church that names over and over the core belief that in Christ there is no east nor west, no Jew nor Gentile, no male nor female, but one Body grounded in God's grace and love.
In so many ways, the church I heard being witnessed to this week is a church that trusts in its vocation to be a community of hope. That is our calling too.
This Sunday, I invite you to come to Ellis Hall following the 9:00 a.m. service and hear about the hope we have for the future of All Saints' as I share the Future Church Task Force's report with you. It is brimming with confidence and trust that the future of the church, here and everywhere, belongs to God. We should not be afraid. What's more, we should take heart in our faith, from the partners we have on this block, in being Christ's hand and feet in the world. Joining me for the forum will be leaders of those four core ministries as they seek to share with us their hopes for the future.
I warmly invite you to join us, in person or online. On Monday we will send out an email with a digital copy of the future church report. I invite you to read it, give thanks for its vision and clarity, and pray for how you can be a good steward of God's hope in this place.
"In the Lord I'll be ever thankful."
Peace,
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Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, October 13, Church
Weekly Service Times
- 8:00 a.m. (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 (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music)
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TONIGHT: Jazz at All Saints’ Series Begins Friday, October 11 with Pianist Gary Motley
Friday, October 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Church
Join us for the inaugural Jazz at All Saints’ concert on Friday, October 11, featuring the acclaimed Gary Motley Quartet at 7:00 p.m., followed by a reception in Ellis Hall. Experience the soul-stirring jazz of Gary Motley, celebrated pianist, composer and Emory professor. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students at allsaintsatlanta.org/jazz.
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Sunday Morning Breakfast
Sundays, from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Ellis Hall
Join us for a delicious breakfast and fellowship with the saints before Sunday services in Ellis Hall. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for kids.
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Future of Our Block Forum: The Future Church Report and Our Core Ministries
Sunday, October 13, 10:20a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall and Online
Join our rector, Simon, this Sunday for the first in a three-part forum series offering an update on our discernment process for the future of the church on our block. During the forum you will hear a summary of the Future Church Task Force report from Simon, and from each of our core ministry leaders about their vision for the future. For more information please contact Simon Mainwaring, smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Pop Up Love Shop
Sunday, October 13, 10:20 a.m. - 12:15 a.m., in front of the Church
Stop by and support our kids / teens as they practice walking in the Way of Love, giving away free love symbols at our Pop Up Love Shop
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ All Sorts’ Pride Celebration
Sunday, October 13, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
All Saints' is celebrating Pride Sunday with food and fanfare in the courtyard after the 11:15 a.m. service. Everyone is invited to help celebrate this annual event with food and festivities. Please join us. For those joining the Annual Pride Parade, please meet at 1:00 p.m. on the church steps to walk over together.
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Diocesan Commission on LGTBQ+ Ministry Joins the Atlanta Annual Pride Parade
Sunday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., MARTA Civic Center Station to 10th into Piedmont Park
The parade kicks off from the Civic Center MARTA Station at noon. Look for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s sign and march with us in celebration! There are limited spots available—up to 200 marchers will be permitted this year, so don't miss out—reserve your spot here to march alongside us. Register at Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Registration
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Flowers for All Saints Day
Sunday, October 6 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
On Sunday, November 3, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. One meaningful form of remembrance is to adorn our altars and worship spaces with flowers, a tradition made possible only by the generous donations of this parish. Make a donation of any amount by October 20 to be included in the All Saints Sunday bulletin. Visit the table in the courtyard or click the link below. For more information, contact Alvin Moore at alvin-moore@comcast.net.
Donate Here
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Threads Annual Coat Drive
Runs from Sunday, October 13 to Sunday, November 24
Bring new and gently used winter coats to donate to the many children that Threads serves each week. Please drop off coats between October 13 - November 24, in one of the Threads bins located on the All Saints' campus.
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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’ Atlanta, our parish celebrated a Blessing of the Animals service in honor of St. Francis of Assisi!
St. Francis’ love of animals and the natural world informs our own commitment to creation care. We celebrated by bringing our pets to church; there were lots of dogs, a few cats and even a gerbil in attendance!
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett gave a homily that discussed the ways that animals demonstrate God’s love and call us to right thinking and living in the world.
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Throughout the service of Children’s Choirs, led by our Director of Children’s and Youth Music, Emily Rebecca Halbert, sang songs aligned with the day’s theme (“Lord, we come to praise you,” for instance). We closed our service with animal blessings, row by row, and communion.
In the church, the Rev. Dr. Jennifer McBride preached at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. Her sermon reminded us that care for the natural world is a sacred duty, particularly in a period of widespread ecological disaster, since God's activity and being are very present in creation.
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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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Jazz at All Saints’ Presents The Joe Alterman Trio
Friday, November 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Church
Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz featuring the Joe Alterman Trio. This is the second concert in our 2024/2025 Jazz at All Saints’ concert series. Atlanta native Joe Alterman, a leading light among today’s jazz pianists, will bring his talent and infectious joy to our block. Known for his regular performances at Birdland in New York and as the director of Neranenah, Alterman has been praised by jazz legends like Les McCann and Ahmad Jamal. A reception will follow the concert in Ellis Hall. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. More information and tickets are available at allsaintsatlanta.org/jazz.
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Director of Music Scott Lamlein’s Recital at The Cathedral of St. Philip
Sunday, October 20, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Cathedral of St. Philip
Our own Scott Lamlein is featured on the weekly pre-Evensong recital series on the Aeolian-Skinner organ at the Cathedral of St. Philip on October 20 at 3:15 p.m. Join in person or online at: cathedralatl.org/worship/music
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New Commissioned Service Music: Mass for All Saints’
Sunday, November 3, at 11:15 a.m., in the Church
Starting at the 11:15 a.m. service this week, the choir will begin introducing the newly composed Mass of All Saints', a new service music setting that was commissioned for us by All Saints' member, Frank Thomas. The composer is Daniel Knaggs, a rising star of serious, young American composers. We will gradually learn the parts of this great work during October, leading up to the premiere on All Saints Sunday, November 3. Join us in our gratitude to Frank and his gift of new music!
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Ushering for All Saints
All Saints' Usher Ministry invites volunteers to serve our church. We offer hospitality and assistance to all worshippers. Ushers distribute bulletins, collect offerings, provide counts and assist with communion. If you would like to serve, contact Charlie Rigby at 770-330-9370 or at polyadd333@gmail.com.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Parish Hall 307
In this weekly Sunday morning discussion of a current news story, participants reflect on how we are called to live as faithful people. In a nonpartisan reflection, we explore how we might be called to pray differently, think differently or act differently in our private and public lives. We ask where God might be found in this story and learn to name our lament as well as our hope. E-mail Clark Lemons (clemons@emory.edu) if you have questions!
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The Journey Bible Study
Weekly on Mondays, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., on Zoom
The Journey (Bible Study) continues, led by The Rev. Karen Evans, Parish Priest Associate. Starting in September, we will resume our journey through the Book of Revelation. The only requirements are a Bible and a willingness to learn. Email kevans@allsaintsatlanta.org for additional class information.
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School of the Spirit: “And It Was Good” with the Candler Foundry
Each Wednesday in October, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., on Zoom
Join the Candler Foundry for a five-session course exploring our responsibility for "this fragile earth, our island home." Taught by leading scholars and theologians, the course explores ecological care through the intersecting lens of theology, spirituality, and ethics, and leads participants to respond to shifting realities in hopeful and generative ways. All Saints' parishioners may register for free using the promotional code “AllSaints24” at check-out with this link: bit.ly/asec-cf-anditwasgood
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Sacred Ground (SG) Circles are Forming!
Beginning October 21, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., on Zoom
SG is a small group dialogue series on race and faith. We invite new circle members & SG alumni who want to rejoin the conversation. For more information, email sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Wednesdays @ All Saints'
Wednesdays throughout the year, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ellis Hall
Join us for Wednesdays @ All Saints' (aka Wednesday Night Supper). Grab a friend to come enjoy a meal while connecting with the community. Please note, we have new pricing:
- Adults - $14
- Kids (5-18) - $7
- Kids under 5 – Free
- Students – $8
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Novel Theology October Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Ross Room
On Wednesday, October 16, Novel Theology will discuss “The Netanyahus” by Joshua Cohen. Please join us in the Ross Room or on Zoom! Contact Laura Trott at lmtrott@gmail.com to join the mailing list and for Zoom information!
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Trunk or Treat/Harry Potter Eucharist
Sunday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard and Ellis Hall
Save the date for our Trunk or Treat and Eucharist on October 27. Join in on the fun with costumes, candy, singing a Eucharist service and a movie screening.
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Trunk or Treat
- 4:40 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. - Children's Choir Sing
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. - Eucharist Service
- 5:20 p.m. - 7: 00 p.m. - Dinner and a Movie
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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, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center
Children Formation: K-5th grade, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center
Youth Formation: 6th-12th grade,10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center)
Sunday Night Live (SNL 6th – 8th grade) and Y’all Saints’ (9th – 12th grade)
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center)
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Sunday Night at Main Event
Sunday, October 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Main Event: 3101 Cobb Pkwy SE Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30339
SNL & Y'all Saints will be happening off campus this week! Come join the youth group at Main Event this Sunday, for a game of bowling, laser tag, and arcade games! The cost for this outing is $15 per person. You can pay cash or credit card at the door.
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Bridge of Light Service Event
Saturday, October 19, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The Atlanta Capitol Building
Join us in our work with Bridge of Light, providing services and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta by utilizing mobile resource centers to offer showers, hygiene kits, and clean clothing. For more information, please contact Tasia Blair, our Young Adults Coordinator, at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org
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Young Adults’ Brunch & Bible Study
Sunday, October 20, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., The Ross Room
Come enjoy a delicious catered meal, lively conversation and Bible study with the All Saints' Young Adults'. All are invited—whether you're looking to connect for the first time, reconnect after a long while, or keep connections going! Childcare is available upon request. Please contact Tasia Blair, our Young Adults Coordinator, at youngadults@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 Sunday
Sunday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Services, in the Church
Join us for Threads Sunday! Come and get to know our new director Marcia Mayfield as she shares a little about herself and the wonderful things that are going on at Threads.
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Threads Annual Coat Drive
Runs from Sunday, October 13 to Sunday, November 24
Bring new and gently used winter coats to donate to the many children that Threads serves each week. Please drop off coats between October 13 - November 24, in one of the Threads bins located on the All Saints' campus
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Calling for The Giving Tree Volunteers
Are you interested in helping organize the Giving Tree this year which runs from November 24 -December 22 and supports five organizations in holiday giving and relationship building? If so, please contact our Director of Refugee Ministries, Louisa Merchant, at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org, for more information.
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Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is Calling for Volunteers
MAC is looking for Volunteers to serve our community by meeting with clients, packing grocery bags, office maintenance, and more! Please contact MAC to schedule a shift. We also need essential donations such as laundry detergent, food, and hygiene items. Thank you for helping us serve our neighbors in need! Please contact Savanna Keo at savanna@midtownassistancecenter.org for more details and to schedule a volunteer shift.
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We Need You! Volunteer Receptionists
Become a volunteer receptionist at All Saints’! Our volunteers work on a bi-weekly schedule covering a four-hour shift. If interested, please contact Marie Louise Muhumuza at mlmuhumuza@allsaintsatlanta.org or Tracey Sage at tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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. Interested in volunteering? Contact Marcia Mayfield at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Current Needs:
- Tween boys shirts in sizes small to extra large
- Tween boys' pants in sizes 6, 8, 10
- Tween girls' tops and pants in sizes 12, 14, 16
You may purchase items please via the Threads Amazon Wishlist:
bit.ly/ASECThreadsOctober2024
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Read The Faith and Justice Collective's
October Newsletter
The October issue includes the following highlights:
- Loving and Serving Our Neighbors through Children’s Ministries
- Redlining: Systemic Racism in Action
- Last Call to Register to Vote
- All Parishioners Invited to All Sorts’ PRIDE Events
- Georgians for Alternatives to Death Penalty Plan Action Day
- New Scared Ground Circles Forming
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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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Questions? Please contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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