Dear saints,

I write today to share the happy and sad news that Andy Barnett will be leaving All Saints'. His last Sunday with us will be Sunday May 3, which will bring to a close nearly seven years of ministry here. Andy follows in a long tradition of this parish serving as a place that raises up leaders for the wider church, as he travels west to take on the rectorship of another All Saints, in Beverly Hills, California. He and Morgan go with our blessing and love, and with hearts filled with gratitude for all he has offered in the service of this church. 

I want Andy to have the opportunity to say in his own words what it has meant to be here, and I will have an opportunity to speak on behalf of the parish at his farewell following the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday May 3. For now, though, I would offer how profoundly thankful I am for Andy's leadership here. He has brought light and life to so many parts of our parish. Many of us are able to look back on seven years of remarkable growth in how we have worshipped together because of him. Who would have believed that Episcopalians could sway in the pews to the sound of "Precious Lord"? Yet, there we were, with Andy beaming on the piano in what is undeniably his happy place. On our behalf, Andy has taken at least half of the local population to lunch, part of a strategy for growth he has been instrumental in seeing us achieve in our newcomer ministries. You may not know that more behind the scenes Andy oversees our pastoral care ministries, has shepherded our young adult community as it has taken root here, and is the chief station master who makes sure all of our trains run on time across our busy worship schedule. Just ask the guy if he enjoys putting a spreadsheet together, and I promise you he will quiver slightly as he answers. Beyond all of this doing, however, has been a much deeper and more lasting gift - the person he has been in our midst. Generous, compassionate, a person who loves to be part of a team, a man with a good and faithful heart. We could not have asked for or expected more. He answered the call to serve the people of God in this place in 2019, and since then he has given us his all. 

And so, Andy, it is over to you - now as you begin to say your goodbye, and as you travel across the country to lead your own congregation. You go with the thanks of a grateful parish. May the Lord bless you and keep you, my friend.

Peace,

Dear saints,

I love you. I am profoundly grateful. And, you have blessed me.

I love you. I love the quirky joy and the deep connections that define this Christian community. Here is a place where women’s chapters have gathered for decades, and the men’s group has discovered new and varied ways to roast protein. Here is a village where children rest their chins on the altar while parents take photos and senior saints take delight in all the young families leading worship. Here is a band of Jesus followers that has never given up on loving and serving our neighbors, especially the least among us. Here is a congregation that loves to sing, and is not above mild liturgical violence to ensure that we sing the correct version of “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy.” Here is a gathering of friends that helps us multiply life’s joys and divide life’s sorrows, simply by being together, knowing that we are not alone.

I remember attending the evensong service we held for All Souls, seeing a person who had recently lost her husband of many years, and thinking I’d like to give her a hug as we all lit our candles. But I couldn’t get to her, because so many of you were already on your way, and the hug train stretched on for several rows. The choir ran out of music to sing, and still you kept lighting candles and loving each other. So then our amazing organists had to play for six business days, and it was all so, so worth it, and that is All Saints’ in a nutshell.

I believe that the key to parish ministry is to love the people into the kingdom, and I have tried my best to do that. But I didn’t know that you were going to be so committed to loving me back. We have journeyed through some real highs and lows- the stuff that comes with being human– and I am so glad that we’ve done it together.

I am profoundly grateful. I love inviting people into ministry, and I have called many of you with some doozies. Thank you for saying yes to (most of, but not all of) my wacky ideas. Thank you for being a place that is rooted in Anglican tradition, and open to the improvisation of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Thank you for launching the Welcome Table service, and building an extraordinary young adults group, and contributing so many hours to our worship life, and inviting children and youth right into the heart of worship. Thank you for welcoming over 400 newcomers who have visited in the past four years. Thank you for being open to new expressions of music. Thank you to my dear friends and colleagues who have formed a community that works, plays, and laughs together. Except for the person who put the life-sized Larry David cutout in my dark office at night. That was not cool, and revenge will be mine, in Christ.

Finally, you have blessed me. All Saints’ has an extraordinary, Spirit-led vocation to call and send God’s people. I think of all the folks who are currently discerning God’s call on their lives. I love that we have engaged hundreds of community members through our core ministries. I remember the ways you have helped me learn and grow as a priest. I think of the All Saints’ alumni who now lead parishes of their own, and I’m proud to be in that number. You have blessed me with nearly seven unforgettable years. You have shown what church can be and do. Gratitude, deep gratitude, abounds.

So, as Morgan and I prepare for our move to California, and as I prepare to lead All Saints’ Beverly Hills, please know this church has meant so much to us both - more than words can say.

I love you. I am profoundly grateful. And you have blessed me.

Sincerely,

Future of Our Block
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

Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 29

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Traditional language, no music)
• 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)
• See you at 10 (Gather for coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship in the courtyard)
• 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Procession of Palms with Adult Choir (Church & Livestream)
• 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.

Youth Pilgrimage Fundraiser: Parents Night out

TOMORROW 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

Connect with Refugee Ministries Families Through Dinners in March

TOMORROW Saturday, 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 28th Burmese and Nepali families. To RSVP or volunteer, email louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.

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.

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.

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.

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. There will not be a Welcome Table service on Easter Sunday.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER

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 & Livestream

• 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

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. 

ADULT FORMATION

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.

Christianity 101: Faith Foundations

Wednesdays, April 15 - May 27, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room P305/306 or Zoom

Are there things you think you should know about Christian faith but don’t? Things you wish you could articulate but don’t quite have the words for? Whether you are a new or

long-term parishioner, this class is for you! Taught by Jenny McBride, this course may serve as a bridge between the Adult Inquirer’s Class and the School of the Spirit offerings. It’s open to anyone who wants to learn — or relearn — the basic building blocks of the Christian tradition and their relevance for our life of faith. For more info, contact jmcbride@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Faithful Advocates Voter Registration and Voter Information

Sunday, April 12, Lobby outside Ellis Hall, 10:00 a.m. -10:20 a.m.

Stop by the Faithful Advocates’ Voter Registration and Voter Information Table as you go into the Annual Meeting. You can check your registration and make sure you know where to vote in the May 19 Primary Election. Deadline to register or update registrations for this election is April 20! Credentialed Deputy Registrars will be on hand to help you register to vote or update your registration and help you find your polling location. For more information, email Suzanne Wakefield faithfullocals@gmail.com. 

Novel Theology: A Death in the Family by James Agee

Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., P201 or Zoom

Please join Novel Theology in April for a discussion of A Death in the Family. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for its lyrical prose and intimate portrayal of loss, this semi-autobiographical novel explores the impact of a father's sudden death on a Knoxville, Tennessee family in 1915. 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.

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

Easter Egg Hunt for Nursery-3rd grades

Sunday, April 5 after the 9:00 a.m. service, Courtyard near the playground

Join us to sing out “Alleluia, Christ is Risen” and hunt some Easter Eggs! We will meet in the courtyard to get instructions and then Nursery - PreK will hunt on the playground while K-3rd hunt up in the Attic. If you have any extra bags of candy to fill eggs, drop them at the front desk or the 2nd fl of Pritchett center by March 29th. If you would like to help fill eggs or help with the hunt, email Kathy at kroberts@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.

Please note: No SNL & Y’all Saints on Easter Sunday. 

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.

Upcoming Choir Schedule

• Palm Sunday, March 29: No evening rehearsals, but will rehearse at 10:20 a.m. after the 9:00 a.m. service
• Easter Day, April 5: sopranos and altos singing at 9:00 a.m. service; no evening Youth Choir
• Wednesday, April 8: No Children’s Choir
• Sunday, April 19: Youth Choir singing at 11:15 a.m. service for Senior Service
• Sunday, April 26: Primary and Junior Choir singing at 9:00 a.m. Service

YOUNG ADULTS

Brunch & Bible Study

Sunday, April 5, 12:30 p.m., Ross Room

Come enjoy a delicious Easter meal, lively conversation, and Bible study with the All Saints' Young Adults' group following the 11:15 service. 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. Contact: Piper Shifflett at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org.

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! 

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.

Latin American Dining and Dancing

Saturday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Ellis Hall

Join us for a great night of Latin American food and dancing to the salsa, rumba, and danzon rhythms of Cubanasong, an Atlanta based group featuring musicians from Matanzas, Cuba. Come practice your Spanish and offer welcome to Refugee Ministries families. Free. Contact: 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.