Dear saints,

As the great Ted Lasso once said, “It's the hope that kills you.”

No doubt there are many serious and important things happening in the world, and I care deeply about them, yet I openly confess that for these past several weeks I have been spirited away to soccer stadiums around this nation and in our neighboring countries to the north and the south, urging on Cabo Verde and then Egypt and yesterday my beloved England football team to finally beat Argentina. For a glorious 30 minutes in yesterday’s semi-final England were up and heading to the World Cup Final. Although I really should have known better than to tempt the soccer gods, as the clock passed the 80-minute mark, I turned to Monica and said something along the lines of “when you get within 10 minutes of the end, you start to dream”. And then, Argentina scored two late goals in quick succession and it was over. A young man dressed in an England jersey who was watching the game near us, and with whom we had shared jubilant high fives as England scored earlier, came past us as he left, looking utterly dejected. “I know”, I said, turning to him, and I did - the anguish every England fan of the last 60 years has known since the nation’s one and only World Cup win in 1966. “There’s always next time” - and there is. It’s the hope that kills you, until you choose to hope again. 

Some of you will have no interest whatsoever in soccer or in this World Cup. Yet, I wonder if something of what has transpired since June 11 has entered into your orbit, even a little? As a supporter of two World Cup teams - England and the U.S. - who each time almost do well, I find myself taking the most delight in the spirit of the underdog. 

I wonder if you remember Cabo Verde’s incredible stand against now World Cup finalists Spain, and their talisman goalkeeper Vozinha, who at the age of 40 made seven saves while the team as a whole kept out Spain’s 27 shots to end the game in a scoreless draw? Entering the match, Spain were ranked 2nd in the world; Cabo Verde were ranked 67th. Before kick off, the goalkeeper, Vozinha, had fewer than 50,000 Instagram followers; today he has 29 million. 

Our pilgrims in Ecuador also got to share in the experience of fighting against the odds. As we were in the air flying back to Quito from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador were taking on four-time world champions, Germany. When we had taken off, it did not look promising for Ecuador. To escape elimination they had to beat a talented German side filled with elite level players. Unable to follow the game in flight, as we touched down on the runway in Quito the pilot announced, “Ecuador 2 - Germany 1”. The plane erupted in cheers and singing. It was the happiest taxiing to the terminal I had ever experienced. 

Football/soccer is of course just a game, and as life returns to normal Sunday night as the World Cup comes to an end, these five weeks of sport will not have brought humanity to a new rapprochement. Wars are still being fought. People are still struggling to make ends meet or to see a way through from the anxieties of their lives. Yet, as people of faith whose common currency is hope, whilst it is true that it is the unfulfilled hope that breaks the heart, it is the choice to hope again that keeps us human. To hope, to imagine, to see a possibility that is not yet before us, are the ways by which we know we are still alive, still reaching beyond ourselves.

In the life of a parish church like ours, such hope comes at the scale God is wont to encounter us: one person at a time. As we share in the announcement just below this message, in August we will welcome the next person God is gifting us with: our new associate rector, the Rev. Trey Phillips. There are many things about Trey that I’m excited for us to enjoy in the life together we will share with him and with his wife Annie and their children Rowan and Henry. Trey is a richly talented priest and scholar. He has a pastor’s heart and a keen theological mind. He leads by listening first, and practices ministry with kindness and grace. We are blessed to be able to welcome him to this parish.

The way that these sort of things are set up, there is a great deal that we as the calling parish got to learn and hear and see about Trey. What I also treasure about that discernment season is hearing what Trey saw in us - that we are a church that chooses to embrace the possibilities of the future, a community that has named a vision for the people of God to flourish in this place for the decades to come. In other words, what Trey saw in All Saints’ is a church that is choosing to invest itself in hope. 

In the end, we don’t get to see the end of the story. Hope is not a guarantee of anything, but even with the losses and disappointments we might experience along the way, hope is how we know we are still striving to live into the abundance God calls us to. I’m grateful for this new chapter of ministry at All Saints’ that Trey’s arrival begins and for all that we will hope for and seek to fulfill together. Thanks be to God for the gift of tomorrow.  

Peace,

Associate Rector News

Welcoming our new Associate Rector, the Rev. Trey Phillips 

We are delighted to announce the call of the Rev. Trey Phillips as our new associate rector. Trey joins us from St. Catherine's Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA, where he has served as associate rector. Trey grew up in Alabama and has also lived in Indiana and South Carolina before making his home in Atlanta. He is married to Annie, a pre-K teacher, and together they are the proud parents of their daughter, Rowan, and their newest addition, their son, Henry. Trey is a graduate of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and a Trinity Leadership Fellow, a program of Trinity Church Wall Street. Before entering parish ministry, he served as a hospital chaplain at Emory University Hospital Midtown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trey has a particular interest in how churches welcome, form, and accompany people who are newer to the Christian faith; and in his ministry at All Saints', Trey will oversee our worship, pastoral care, newcomers, and evangelism ministries. Trey, Annie, Rowan and Henry's first Sunday with us will be August 16, our Celebrations of Ministries Sunday and Back to the Block Parish Picnic. Please join us in praying for Trey and his family as we prepare to welcome them to All Saints' next month. 

This Sunday

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, July 19, 2026

**SUMMER SCHEDULE**

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Traditional language, no music, Chapel)
• 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church & Livestream)
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary language, jazz trio, Chapel)

WORSHIP ONLINE: Please worship with us online! Since we start our summer schedule, our only livestreamed service will be available live at 10:00 a.m. 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, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

NEW OVERFLOW PARKING: We now have newly available FREE overflow parking on Spring Street at the Varsity lot.

• Varsity: Look for All Saints’ sandwich board signs that say parking. Go straight into lot from Ponce.
• 670 Spring St Lot: Go past Ponce on West Peachtree, take a left on 3rd Ave, then take another left on Spring. Look for All Saints’ sandwich board signs that say parking.
• The Bank of America lot is still an option. Enter from 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.
• On Sundays, street parking is free (leave new bike lane open).

Stump the Organist

Sundays during July, 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Church

Come early and request your favorite hymns, as played by our Director of Music, Scott Lamlein, and our Associate Director of Music, Justin Maxey.

Summer Preaching Series 2026: America @250

Sundays through August 2, Church 

As America turns 250 this summer, All Saints’ is marking the occasion with a five-part sermon series called America @250, with preachers from across the parish offering reflections on faith, history, and the nature of our hope as people who trust in the movement of the Spirit in our midst.

Jesus on the Front Page

Sundays through August 16, 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m., Ross Room

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. 

Donate to Refugee Ministries Backpack Buddies

Sundays, July 12, 19 & 26, 11:05 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard

Help make the beginning of the school year happy for a refugee child by providing a new backpack filled with school supplies. Join us in the courtyard after service in July to select a donation information tag or contact Holly Stevens at hollybstevens@gmail.com. All backpacks should be brought to the lobby of Ellis Hall and placed in the labeled collection barrels.

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 Ellis Hall. The cost is $10 for adults and no charge for children under 18 years of age.

Future of Our Block

We would love to hear from you about our work on the block. If you missed any of the previous emails, you can catch up on our website, and access resources, here.

Read this week's update. If you'd like to be in touch please reach out to Simon or to any of the following parish leaders:



• Meg Fogel, Egleston Task Force: meg.fogel@icloud.com

• Sheldon Taylor, Block Development Committee: gsheldontaylor@gmail.com

• Briley Brisendine, Senior Warden: brileybrisendine@gmail.com

GIVING

SHINING IN THE CITY

As summer begins and routines shift, our shared ministry continues. Every gift helps sustain our community.

Thank you for helping All Saints’ shine throughout the season.



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

Music at All Saints' New Season Announced

Four Jazz at All Saints' artists and four classical concerts are scheduled for 2026-2027! A new brochure has arrived to reveal the full lineup of inspiring performances, celebrated artists, and unforgettable evenings of music. We hope you'll support us with your presence and your generous donation to this ministry. Visit allsaintsatlanta.org/concerts for details.

Three more weeks of the Summer Choir! Last chance...

Sundays, July 26, August 2, and August 9, Church

away? Now is the time to give it a try! The Summer Choir meets at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday to learn an accessible anthem which is then sung at the10:00 a.m. service. No previous experience as a singer is necessary. There are a few more weeks before the regular Parish Choir begins its new season; all we ask is that you let Director of Music, Scott Lamlein, know you're coming: lamlein@allsaintsatlanta.org. Let's praise God together in our song!

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.

Save the Date for Kanuga

It’s that time again! Time for the 2026 Annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga. Join us Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4 at Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina. For more information, please contact Marcia Mayfield at mmayfield@allsaintsatlanta.org. 

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Summer Break

Our children’s and youth programs take a break for summer, as do our children’s and youth choirs. Our nursery will remain open for children, ages birth through Pre-K, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All our children’s and youth programs will return in August. Questions? Email KRoberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Children’s and Youth Choirs—Summer Break and Fall Start Dates

Fall Start Dates:

·    Youth Choir Kick-Off: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 4:30-6:00; regular rehearsals start Sunday, August 30, 2026

·    Children’s Choirs Kick-Off: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (see times below)

Children’s Choir Schedule (Wednesdays starting August 19):

·    Cherub Choir (Grades PreK-K, must be 4 by Sept. 1st): 4:00–4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Youth Choir (Grade 7-12) Regular Rehearsal Schedule (Sundays starting August 23):

·    Handbells: 4:15 p.m.

·    Choir: 5:00 p.m.

Register at https://bit.ly/childrenandyouth26and27.

For more information, contact Emily Halbert at ehalbert@allsaintsatlanta.org. We can’t wait to make music with you again soon!

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! 

Summer Volunteering at MAC

Summer is here and MAC needs extra help. With children out of school, the need for families facing financial crisis in Atlanta will be greater. We are currently looking for high school and college summer interns. Donations of food items and household products are always welcome. For more information on internships or how to organize a drive, please contact MAC at mac@midtownassistancecenter.org.

Volunteer Opportunity with Respite Care Atlanta

Respite Care Atlanta, a daycare for people with dementia, is looking for volunteers. The program is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and offers very flexible participation. It is a joyful, happy place for its "members" and offers respite for their caregivers. Come see what it's all about! Contact Susan Virgin for more information at sdv20@bellsouth.net.

Threads Welcomes Families For Shopping

Threads welcomes families for in store shopping every Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. We offer more than clothing — we offer dignity, comfort, and hope. If you’d like to help, your presence makes a real difference.



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 gift — choose Threads Donation in the drop-down box: https://onrealm.org/AllSaintsEpisco85474/-/form/give/now

Current Needs: Boys cotton boxer brief underwear sizes small, medium, large and extra large; Girls cotton brief panties sizes small, medium, large and extra large.


Thank you for caring.

Faith & Justice Collective

A great way to stay updated! June's Faith & Justice Newsletter. The newsletter takes a break in July, but will return again in August.

Read more about these highlighted topics:

• Celebrating Juneteenth
• Naomi Tutu and the National Council of Elders
• Holding on to Hope: All Saints’ Prison Engagement
• Clothing Drive Underway for Women in Transitional Centers
• New Chapter for Young Women at All Saints’
• Threads Performing Arts Camp

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 Flynn Allen at communications@allsaintsatlanta.org.