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Dear saints,
So it happened, yesterday I crossed the rubicon into my 50's. As far as I could tell, I'm all still here. As they say in cricket, half a century not out. My two oldest friends also turn 50 this year and we have a habit of getting on a video call on our birthdays, which we did yesterday: one in south-east Scotland, another on a business trip in Chicago and me in New York. We've been friends about 45 years and more than half of that time we have lived thousands of miles apart from each other, yet as a kind of friendship diaspora we have remained connected all these years. On this particular birthday, my family is also so spread out - from the north Georgia hills, Williamsburg VA, Louisville KY to New York City - that I half expect to find a note from our dog when I get back saying she's taken a few days break in Palm Beach. Life can so easily become widely spread and it becomes a decision to nurture those bonds of affection that lie at the heart of our lives.
Any of us who have significant distances between us and close family and friends know that the act of nurturing life together can be challenging not least because as time passes so does our sense of who we are in relation to where we are from. Sometimes I'll meet a fellow Brit also now living in the US and we'll talk wistfully about 'home' each also acknowledging that home is no longer one place. When people ask me where I am from, I can find myself stumbling over the answer: Atlanta, England, California, all the above?
All of this points to how central belonging is to human flourishing. This week, the Episcopal Church chose from its number a new spiritual leader in Bishop Sean Rowe. Bishop Rowe has called for the church to reorient itself to the stark realities of the 'existential crisis' that religious disaffiliation represents. He is right, I believe, to alert us to the urgency of the current trajectory, yet as we address needed changes to our ecclesiastical structures, we must also ask how it is we might deepen our sense of belonging to one another and to the world around us. It's our belonging to one another within the love of God that will be what fuels our desire to keep on trying new ways of being the Body of Christ. In the final analysis, more than any body of teaching or religious structure, Jesus left behind a community of people. The Jesus movement that then emerged as Christianity was an expression of belonging within which people were ready and willing to sacrifice the life they had known for the one they might share in the fellowship of the saints.
Belonging is an exercise of faith, trusting that what we extend of ourselves will be met and reciprocated; believing that when we risk opening ourselves to others we will indeed be received. I pray that you will have opportunities these summer weeks to nurture the ways by which you belong to others in your life. And as your travels bring you back to our block may you be reminded of the great gift we share together in this parish. Blessed be the tie that binds.
Peace,
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, June 30, 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)
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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. | |
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All Sorts’ Stonewall Brunch
Sunday, June 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Ellis Hall
You are wanted and welcome to attend the conversational brunch we call "Stonewall: A Call to Action, Then and Now." Brunch will be provided as a panel-style conversation between Episcopalian experts in the fields of trans-inclusivity and environmental activism reminds us why we get to celebrate PRIDE month.
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Celebration Sunday
Sunday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Church
EfM is a program for lay persons who want to deepen their spiritual understanding of our faith. All Saints has more than 400 EfM graduates, and we will celebrate four more on EfM Celebration Sunday, June 30 during our 10:00 a.m. service.
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Stump the Organist
Now through 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 30, 11:15 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 eventful for our parish. At our 10:00 a.m. service, we kicked things off with our beloved musical prelude, Stump the Organist, led by our Assistant Music Director, Justin Maxey.
Be sure to make your requests throughout the summer via our Facebook page comments (facebook.com/AllSaintsATL) and on our brand new YouTube live stream (youtube.com/@AllSaintsATL) on Sunday mornings!
At that same service, our Rector, Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring, delivered a powerful sermon at the 10:00 service on what kind of parent, partner, and child of God do you choose to be; a Carpenter building on fear or a Gardener sowing in faith?
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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 | |
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Walk in love, as Christ loved us…
Make an offering to All Saints' today.
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Thank you so much!
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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 adults that love to sing. 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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Education for Ministry (EfM)
This is a program for lay persons who want to deepen their spiritual understanding of our faith. Over four years, we cover Old and New Testaments, church history and contemporary theology with a curriculum prepared by the Theology School at Sewanee. Small groups (generally fewer than 10) allow for group discussion and to develop our personal responses to issues facing us and the Church today. For more information or to join an existing group, call or text Steve Hines at (404) 323-0601.
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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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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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Registration for the 2024-2025 Children and Youth Choirs is available!
Children's Choirs (PreK-6th Grade) begin Wednesday, August 21st, and Youth Choir (Grades 7th-12th) Kick-Off is Sunday, August 25th. Email Ms. Emily at ehalbert@allsaintsatlanta.org if you have any questions!
Please click on the link to register: Children & Youth Choir Registration
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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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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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Bridge of Light Service Event
Saturday, July 13, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
East Point, GA
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.
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Young Adults Picnic Brunch
Sunday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Ross Room
Come enjoy a delicious catered meal and lively conversation with the All Saints' Young Adults'. All are invited—whether you are looking to connect for the first time, reconnect after a long while or keep connections going! Childcare is available upon request. For more information, please contact our Young Adult Coordinator Tasia Blair 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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Save the Date: Threads Uniform Giveaway
Wednesday, July 17 – Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day, Ellis Hall
The 3rd Annual Threads Uniform Giveaway is coming soon! Here is how you can help us get ready:
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Purchase socks and underwear: we need socks for boys and girls in sizes small, medium and large AND underwear for boys and girls in sizes 4T – 16. Please make all donations for the Uniform Giveaway by July 14, 2024. You can purchase items please via the Threads Amazon Wishlist: bit.ly/ASECThreadsJune2024
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Volunteer your time before, during and after the Uniform Giveaway! Register to volunteer at allsaintsatlanta.org/threads, by clicking the orange “Serve Now” button!
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Read The Faith and Justice Collective's
June Newsletter
The June issue includes the following highlights:
- Juneteenth Commemorations in Atlanta
- Faith & Justice Collective to Sponsor Sunday Luncheons
- Answering the Question: “What Can I Do?”
- All Sorts Welcomes Parishioners to PRIDE Month Events
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Click the image above to view our "thank yous" to parishioners from various staff members. We appreciate the ways you serve our parish community! | |
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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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