Dear saints,

Our Psalm assigned for this fourth Sunday of Lent is the well-known, much beloved Psalm 23 that begins, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.” Many of us might know this Psalm by heart and recite it when we need comfort in our personal lives. Many people associate it with funerals, since it’s one of the scriptures most commonly read at the service given this powerful line, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley” — the valley of the shadow of death, as the King James Bible puts it — “I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”

Because so many of us at All Saints’ are struggling with all that is going on in our country and world and are asking the church to provide comfort, I was encouraged when I read one commentator who pointed out that the Psalmist actually has his own political context in mind when he describes the Lord as his shepherd — the One who provides, protects, and delivers him from his distress. Although “shepherd” seems to be a straightforward pastoral metaphor, in the ancient Near East and in the Old Testament, kings were imagined as shepherds, and so the metaphor has a political dimension as well. The king’s main duty was to provide necessary resources for his people to live, including the most vulnerable in society, but they often failed to do so. When unjust earthly rulers couldn’t be depended on because they placed their own desires above the people’s needs, the Psalmist defiantly proclaims, “The Lord is my shepherd — not you! — and I shall not want.” God is the one on whom we can and must depend, sings the Psalmist. God cares and provides for the vulnerable and for me. God acts on behalf of the people. God wills life — providing food in green pastures, still waters from which to draw a drink, and protection even when we walk through the darkest valley.

For the Psalmist, the darkest valley he and his community are experiencing includes the forces of evil that seek to do harm — political and spiritual powers that destroy instead of affirm life. It is a valley of death, of extreme darkness, the place where evil is on display in all its horror. And, so, it is also the place where we are understandably overwhelmed by what we see and are confused about what to do. But even and especially there — at the place of our deepest overwhelm, anxiety, and confusion — the Psalmist invites us to “fear no evil,” to turn our fear into a prayer and affirmation of trust: “For you are with me.”

I know that many of us have a firm belief that God is with us in difficult times. It seems to be a reasonable affirmation of faith for us Episcopalians who like to be reasonable. But I think the Psalmist affirms even more than that. The famous last line of the Psalm, “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,” would better be translated, “Surely goodness and steadfast love will pursue me all the days of my life.” In the Psalms, when “enemies” are mentioned (as they are here — “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies”), the enemies are always the ones in pursuit, threatening to hunt down the Psalmist. But in Psalm 23, the writer reverses this common theme and instead recognizes that God is like a “Hound of Heaven” pursuing us (to quote the 19th century poem by Francis Thompson). God is not simply with us in the dark in some seemingly static way. God is in pursuit of us, chasing after our good like a hound on a hunt, like a lover determined to win over the beloved. Even in the presence of enemies, God prepares a candlelit table for us right there in the dark. That table has enough light for us to see that we are being sustained and renewed day by day. The host of this meal provides the same thing the shepherd provided at the start of the poem: food at the table; drink that overflows; and protection in the form of oil, a sign of welcome and honor. These expressions of nourishment, rest, and hospitality are all given and enjoyed under threat, “in the presence of my enemies.”



So, the writer of Psalm 23 invites us not only to be confident in God’s presence with us as we walk through the darkest valley but also invites us to look for the ways that God is pursuing us and our good in these dark times. Perhaps these last few weeks of Lent are inviting us to be on the lookout for all the various ways God is pursuing us and our good, insisting we rest with him in green pastures or walk with him beside quiet waters, so that God might do for us the work we cannot do ourselves — restore our souls.

With admiration and love,

Future of Our Block Updates
Each Monday, Simon sends out a dedicated email to the parish offering the latest update on the work we are doing in phase one of our work on the All Saints' block. Read the most recent email here. If you missed any of the previous emails, you can catch up on our website here. If you'd like to be in touch, please reach out to Simon at: smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.

This Sunday

Third Sunday of Lent

Sunday, March 15

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Traditional language, no music)
• 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Contemporary language, choral music, livestream, nursery available)
• See you at 10 (Gather for coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship in the courtyard)
• 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Contemporary language, choral music, livestream, nursery available)
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary language, jazz trio)

WORSHIP ONLINE: Please worship with us online! Our 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. services will be available live at allsaintsatlanta.org/live and on youtube.com/@AllSaintsATL. Recordings will no longer be available on Facebook, but will still be immediately available on our YouTube channel.

NURSERY: Our nursery is open for children, ages birth through Pre-K, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

PARKING: Overflow parking is available at the Bank of America—please enter on North Ave. Get a validation ticket upon entry. 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. The lot at The Varsity is under new management and is no longer available for parking. Ticketing and towing are being enforced. On Sundays, street parking is free.

The Brandee Younger Trio - SOLD OUT

TONIGHT Friday, March 13, 7:00 p.m., Church

We are excited that this event is already a sell-out, full-church event! If you are ticket holders, please arrive early. Sadly, we can make no exceptions for this event, and hope you'll join us next season. Join our email list to be the first to know about upcoming concerts!

Connect with Refugee Ministries Families Through Dinners in March

TOMORROW Saturday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Ellis Hall

Our Community Builders dinners are free and from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall. Everyone is welcome. March 14th is an Islamic Iftar dinner. To RSVP or volunteer, email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Easter Flower Donations

All donations must be received by THIS Sunday, March 15

The flower guild welcomes your donations for Easter flowers. Gifts can be made in honor of or in memory of loved ones and will be accepted online, bit.ly/ASEC2026EasterFlowers, through Sunday, March 15. The flower guild will also have a table for in-person donations on Sundays, March 15, 2026. Thank you for your thoughtful contributions to the joy of Easter. Your dedication will be acknowledged in our Easter bulletin. Contact: Laura DeMars: laura@demars.net.

Join Us for Sunday Breakfast

Sunday, 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., Ellis Hall

Come join us! Meet new families, reconnect with friends, and enjoy a delicious meal together. Cost: $12 for adults & $7 for children.

Lenten One Parish, One Book Read

Sundays, March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 10:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 

Ross Room or Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Zoom

Join us during Lent as we read Jesuit priest James Martin’s classic as a parish, Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone. This week we're discussing Chapters 1-4. Purchase a copy wherever books are sold and join us! Contact Rev. Jenny McBride for Zoom link at jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Legacy Planning Series

Sundays, March 1, 8, & 15, 10:30 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Room P301

What does it mean to leave a faithful legacy? Join us for this three-week series exploring how faith, values, and generosity shape the future of our families, our church, and our community. We’ll reflect together, share practical tools, and discover how legacy gifts help sustain the ministries we love—now and for generations to come. This series is for adults of all ages and life stages. For more information contact Julie Lockhart jlockhart@allsaintsatlanta.org.

MAC Lenten Food Drive

Sunday, February 22 – March 22

The MAC Annual Lenten Food Drive is happening NOW! Shopping bags with the food drive list are available every Sunday during Lent. Bags with donated food items can be dropped off in Ellis Hall at any point during Lent. Food drive contributions enable MAC to support neighbors facing housing and food insecurity. For a detailed list of necessary food items, please visit midtownassistancecenter.org/donate/. For questions, please contact Jenny McBride, jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org or MAC’s volunteer manager, Savanna Keo at savanna@midtownassistancecenter.org.

Jesus on the Front Page

Sundays,10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., P307

In this weekly Sunday morning discussion of a current news story, participants reflect on how the world of that story calls us 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, as we notice signs of grace, engage the scriptures, and learn to name our lament as well as our hope. Contact Clark Lemons at clemons@emory.edu. 

Parenting with God

Sundays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m., Ross Room

Parents will gather each Sunday to discuss articles, topics of interest, and just check in with each other. Once a month, we meet to discuss the book Parables: Putting Jesus’ Stories in their Place by Josh Scott.

Brunch & Bible Study

Sunday, March 15, 12:30 p.m., Ross Room

Join the All Saints’ Young Adults for a delicious meal, meaningful conversation, and Bible study following the 11:15 a.m. service. All are welcome—whether you’re new, returning after a while, or staying connected. Cost is $10 per person; childcare is available upon request. Register here. Questions? Contact Piper Shifflett at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org.

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner  

Sundays at 5:00 p.m., In the Chapel and P305-306

We invite you to come to The Welcome Table, a service with singing, communion and prayer accompanied by The Welcome Table Jazz trio. A community dinner for all participants follows the service in P305-306. The cost is $10 for adults and no charge for children under 18 years of age.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER

Palm Sunday

March 29, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)

• 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Procession of Palms with Children's Choirs (Ellis Hall)

• 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Procession of Palms with Adult Choir (Church & Livestream)

• 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Procession of Palms with Adult Choir (Church & Livestream)

• 5:00 p.m. Welcome Table (Chapel)

Palm Sunday Pictures with the Donkey

Sunday, March 29, 8:10 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard

Our favorite donkey, Lester, will be here to help us enter into the story of Palm Sunday. You can take a picture with Lester on the grass in the courtyard before the service. We will then follow Lester in our processional around the block. 


Holy Week Speaker Series: “Discipleship and Doubt: The Passion According to the Gospel of Mark.” 

Monday, March 30 - Wednesday, April 1, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Ellis Hall

• Monday - Candler Foundry Faculty: Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio

• Tuesday - Candler Foundry Faculty: Dr. Susan Hylen

• Wednesday - Candler Foundry Faculty: Dr. Jennifer Quigley

Join us for lunch this Holy Week as we explore the great themes of our faith together. Lunch is provided for a $10 

donation. Contact Marcia Mayfield: mmayfield@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Wednesday of Holy Week
April 1, 2026, Walk Through Holy Week

• 6:00 p.m. Agape Supper (Ellis Hall)

Join parishioners of all ages as we tell the story of Holy Week through stations around the block, wash one another's feet, and share a meal. Dinner is provided at no charge; donations will be accepted. Contact Marcia Mayfield: mmayfield@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Maundy Thursday

April 2, 2026

• 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir, Foot Washing (Church & Livestream)

Good Friday

April 3, 2026

• 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Labyrinth (available in the Church Courtyard)

• 12:00 p.m. Service of Christ’s Last Words from the Cross (Church & Livestream)

• 1:30 p.m. Midtown Stations of the Cross (Gather in the Church)

Labyrinth Walk Good Friday 

Good Friday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Kennedy Courtyard

All are welcome to prayerfully walk the labyrinth before or after the Good Friday noon service or at noon on Holy Saturday. The labyrinth will be available during the 

Midtown Stations of the Cross walk, for those who are not physically able to make that longer journey. Our canvas labyrinth is modeled after the one inlaid in the floor of 

Chartres Cathedral in France during the Middle Ages. No experience necessary; just walk and pray. Hosts are there to help and answer questions. For questions or to be a 

volunteer host, write Bargibby@gmail.com.


Holy Saturday

April 4, 2026

• 6:00 p.m. A Vigil for the City (The Promenade, Piedmont Park, nearest park entrance: SAGE Parking Deck at 1322 Monroe Drive) PLEASE NOTE this is a new location!

Easter Sunday

April 5, 2026

• 6:00 a.m. The Great Vigil of Easter and Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir (Church)

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)

• 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Children's and Youth Treble Choirs (Ellis Hall)

• 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with Adult Choir and Festival Ensemble (Church & Livestream)

• 10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (meet in the playground)

• 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with Adult Choir and Festival Ensemble (Church & Livestream)



Note: There is no Welcome Table service on Easter Day

Have you considered a Lasting Gift to All Saints'?

As you care for your family’s future, you can also help shape the future of All Saints’. A legacy gift, such as including the church in your will or estate plans, is a simple way to pass on your values and faith. By doing so, you become a member of Cornerstone, joining others committed to sustaining All Saints’ for generations.

To learn more about legacy giving or joining Cornerstone, please contact Julie Lockhart at jlockhart@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Still Considering Your 2026 Pledge?

If you have not yet made a pledge for 2026, we warmly invite you to do so. Every pledge, at every level, helps All Saints’ continue to shine as a place of welcome, service, and hope in the city. 

All Saints' offers easy ways to pay your pledge or to make a gift:

Give online: allsaintsatlanta.org/give

Mail a check: to All Saints’ Church, 634 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308

During Services: put a check, cash, or the tear-out card in the offering plate

QR code: one-time gifts

Direct Electronic Transfer: gift stocks and securities

Our Charles Schwab account is: ”All Saints’ Episcopal Church”

Account#: 1084-6679

DTC#: 0164 Code: 40 

Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256

Put a check or cash into the offering plate during the services, gift stocks or securities

Have You Moved Recently? Let the church know your new address and contact information! To update these details, contact our Membership Coordinator, Betsey Gibbs, at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.

WORSHIP & MUSIC

Choral Music for the Soul: Fauré Requiem

Saturday, March 21, 2:00 p.m., Church

Join us as our Adult, Youth, and Junior choirs present this sublime work of choral music with orchestra, along with other choral masterworks. It is an amazing moment to calm the soul with amazing music and experience our musicians of all ages working together to remember our Lenten journey. Visit allsaintsatlanta.org/concerts for tickets. $25/general, $15/student.

Composer of the Week

This week the choir presents music from the Fauré Requiem; the entire work will be performed in concert by our combined choirs on Saturday, March 21. Gabriel Fauré was a master of the French mélodie whose work bridged the gap between Romanticism and modernism. Unlike the dramatic, fire-and-brimstone settings typical of the 19th century, his Requiem in D minor, Op. 48, is celebrated for its serene and comforting “lullaby” quality. First performed in 1888 at La Madeleine in Paris, the work notably focuses on themes of eternal rest and peaceful transition. The masterpiece culminates in the ethereal “In Paradisum,” where a soaring soprano line and shimmering organ accompaniment create what Fauré himself described as a “deliverance from the burdens of life.” 

ADULT FORMATION

The School of the Spirit: The Purpose and Practice of Prayer

Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., P305/306 or Zoom

Taught by Rev. Jenny McBride, this 5-week course examines prayer as friendship with God; petitionary prayer for oneself and others; praying with scripture, discernment through prayer; and prayer through movement. Each session will include a workshop where we practice prayer or create tools that might help us pray. It is intended for everyone —seasoned, beginning, or unsure — as we learn from each other’s experiences. Email Jenny McBride for the Zoom link at jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org.

The Journey Bible Study

Mondays, 11:00 a.m., Zoom

Chapter by chapter, book by book, we are learning together about what the Scripture really says according to the best scholarship of today. Having read the prophet Amos, we will now begin the prophet Hosea, who reflects on the same period. All are welcome. To join the group, contact Karen Evans at kevans@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

Adult Inquirers Class-Spring Session

Wednesdays, March 18, 2026 - April 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Zoom and In-Person Dinner

Adult Inquirer’s Class is a four-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’. The first three meetings are on Zoom with the final session in person over dinner at the church. Participants are asked to commit to all four sessions. Additional adult inquirers classes will be held later in the fall. Upon completion of classes, confirmation and membership will be available. For more details contact Tracey Sage tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Novel Theology: Moses, Man of the Mountain

Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Ross Room or Zoom

Please join Novel Theology this Lenten season for a discussion of Zora Neale Hurston’s 1939 novel, Moses, Man of the Mountain, which blends the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black folklore and song to create a compelling allegory of power, redemption and faith. Email Laura Trott at lmtrott@gmail.com for more information. 

PARISH LIFE

The Name Tag Nook: Name Tag Station in Parish House

Name tags are stored in a custom-built vestibule in the Parish House. You are part of our community, and we want everyone to know your name! Click here to request a nametag.

Community Paint Day: What gives you hope?

Saturday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Corner of Ponce de Leon & Spring Street, Meet in Courtyard 
Join us on the block for a special Community Paint Day contributing to Hope Beneath the Wings, a collaborative mural by artist-in-residence, Aysha Pennerman. In partnership with Midtown Alliance's Heart of the Arts program, this mural of hope is being painted on the side of the All Saints' parking deck. All are welcome to participate and help us spread hope through art! Learn more at 

bit.ly/MidtownPaintDay. Contact Kathy Powell at kpowell@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Future of Our Block Update with Our Architects

Sunday, March 22, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall

Join our architects Perkins and Will and the parishioner teams leading the work on the first phase of our master plan for an opportunity to learn about our progress thus far and share your insights. For more information please contact Meg Fogel meg.fogel@icloud.com and Sheldon Taylor gsheldontaylor@gmail.com. 

Hydrangea Delivery
Sunday, March 22, after 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, Chapel

Sunday Callers need volunteers to help deliver hydrangeas to homebound parishioners on Sunday, March 22. You will be able to pick them up in the chapel after either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. services. Contact Pat Robinson at probinson999@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer.

2026 Annual Parish Meeting 

Sunday, April 12, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall

Join us for our Annual Parish Meeting, when we reflect on the past year and elect new members of the Vestry.

Wednesday Night Supper

Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall

Join us for a wonderful meal and companionship on Wednesday nights.

• Adults (18+): $16

• Children (5–17): $7

• Children (4 and under): Free

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Youth Pilgrimage Fundraiser: Parents Night out

Saturday, March 28, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., The Attic

We see how hard our parents work, and we see that you deserve a break! Our youth are hosting a special babysitting fundraiser to support their summer pilgrimage to Ecuador. We’re offering childcare for $50 per child, with a $100 max per family. Let your kids enjoy the wonders of the Attic, cared for by our amazing youth team, along with Kathy and Luke, while you enjoy a well-earned night out! Contact: lnolfa@allsaintsatlanta.org

Children’s Church (Sundays)

2nd fl Pritchett, gathering 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m., service in the church at 9:00 a.m. We will join you in church at the Peace.

Children’s Formation (Sundays)

2nd fl Pritchett, 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Doors open after See You at Ten (10:00 a.m. -10:25 a.m.) in Ellis Hall.

Youth Formation (Sundays)

3rd fl Pritchett (The Attic), 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Doors open after See You at Ten (10:00 a.m. -10:25 a.m.) in Ellis Hall.

SNL & Y’all Saints (Sundays)

3rd fl Pritchett (The Attic), 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 


Children’s Choirs (Wednesdays)

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

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

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

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

Youth Choir (Grade 7-12) (Sundays)

• 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adult Fellowship Online! 

Are you in your 20s or 30s and interested in fellowship, discipleship and service? Reach out to Piper Shifflett 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! 

St. Hildegard 20’s & 30’s Women’s Chapter: Formation Potluck

Sunday, March 22, 6:30–8:00 pm, Ross Room

Women in their 20s and 30s will gather for our monthly formation potluck on March 22. We will spend time connecting over a shared meal, followed by spiritual reflection. Please bring a dish or beverage to share. For more information and to be added to our email list, email Elizabeth Beck at ebeck.uga@gmail.com or Ani Hildebrandt 

at anihildebrandt93@gmail.com.

12th Annual Midtown Race for MAC 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, May 9, race begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Time to sign up for the annual MAC 5K held in Piedmont Park to raise money and awareness for Midtown Assistance Center. Let's be the congregation with the most 

participation! Be sure to designate our congregation when you register through the active link here. The cost is $30 through March 1; $35 thereafter and $45 on race 

day.

Connect with Refugee Ministries Families Through Dinners in March

Saturdays, March 7, 14 & 28, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Ellis Hall

Our Community Builders dinners are free and from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall. Everyone is welcome. March 7th: LGBTQ refugees; March 14th: Islamic Iftar; March 28th Burmese and Nepali families. To RSVP or volunteer, email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Threads Welcomes Families For Shopping

At Threads, every Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., our doors open wide to welcome families for in store shopping — not just for clothing, but for a sense of comfort, dignity, and a renewed sense of hope and joy. If you’ve ever wanted to make a meaningful difference, this is your invitation. Whether you can lend a few hours or come regularly, your presence matters. You’ll be part of a beautiful mission that wraps families in love.

There are many ways that you can help Threads Kids

• Drop off gently worn, clean children’s clothes

• Shop our Amazon wish list: bit.ly/ASECThreadsWishlist

• Make a financial contribution and be sure to click Threads Donation in the drop box: https://onrealm.org/AllSaintsEpisco85474/-/form/give/now

Thank you for caring.

Faith & Justice Collective

A great way to stay updated! This month's Faith & Justice Newsletter includes:

• Parishioner Makes a Difference at Food Bank
• A Faithful Response to Vaccine Preventable Diseas
• Stories from the Inside: Indigence Perpetuated

Share Your Photos! Share Your Expertise!

Did you know that you can submit photographs of All Saints’ events to share with the Communications Team? If you want to make a habit of it, join the Photography Guild! Contact Kathy Powell at communications@allsaintsatlanta.org.