Clergy Notes
The funeral service for Mike Shortal will be held here in the church on Saturday July 27 at 10:00 am with a reception to follow.
The funeral for Helen Johnson will be held in Christ Chapel on Saturday July 27 at 2:00 pm. Their families are grateful for your continued prayers.
Minutes ago, The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of Northwest Pennsylvania and bishop provisional of Western New York, was elected by the House of Bishops to serve as the 28th presiding bishop, and his election was confirmed by the House of Deputies at the 81st General Convention. Bishop Rowe was a good friend of mine at Virginia Theological Seminary where he was two years ahead of me. He will serve our church well. Read the news here.
We of course send our love and prayers of gratitude to our own Bishop Rob Wright for offering himself as a candidate for election. He just wrote this to the clergy. "Beth-Sarah and I are immensely grateful to God for all of the support and prayers sent in our direction from across the church and especially from the people of The Diocese of Atlanta. By the grace of God let us continue to press on in the name of Jesus Christ."
And now click below to watch our fun CAMP HIEC preview video.
Join us at 9:00 AM this Sunday in the Parish Hall for our new formation series, bringing camp for all ages to Holy Innocents!
Chick-fil-A biscuits, fellowship, and a special mosaic art project with Elaine Morgan await! See you Sunday!
Donate to the Food Pantry
The shelves are empty at The Community Assistance Center. Please bring canned tomatoes and sauce, pasta, rice, and dried beans to church over the next few Sundays.
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Summer Church Camp
Starting Sunday, June 30
We’re bringing camp home, right here, every Sunday morning, at 9 am.
Fun and carefree, relational and community building, expressive and creative, playful and devotional. This will be our Summer Camp at HIEC!
Worship, Formation, and even a Canteen...
Beginning next week, June 30, for 6 weeks, we are going green with bulletins, delighting in the freshness of the piano and singing songs, wearing camp clothes (and shoes), and getting creative with the prayers of the people.
Summer church camp at HI is for all who long to play and find the welcome place where all of us can relish the beauty and joy of our community.
Elaine Morgan will lead off the next week of Formation with an easy-to-do project: the Sacred Art of Mosaic. Please join us at 9 am in the Parish Hall.
If you have questions or want to help, contact Ruth.
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Volunteers Need for LaAmistad
LaAmistad is a community-supported non-profit organization working to empower Latino students and families to achieve their dreams. Holy Innocents has a long-standing connection to this terrific organization that offers a holistic programming structure that includes after-school tutoring, parent education, and educational summer enrichment programs.
LaAmistad offers students the opportunity to improve their English fluency in our English for Successful Living (ESL) program. The in-person classes are open to anyone in the community who wants to learn English regardless of origin. These volunteer-led instructional programs offer the immigrant population the opportunity to take English classes with an instructor. Volunteers are trained and mentored by experienced and certified ESL professionals. The curriculum focuses on the use of English for everyday situations and provides preparation for various purposes.
Many Holy Innocents members have been volunteer instructors. LaAmistad is in great need of more volunteers. Classes will meet at Holy Innocents on Saturday mornings July 20-September 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. If you want to learn more, please contact Erin Brush, ebrush@laamistadinc.org or call 321-704-6188. https://laamistadinc.org/
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Reading Connections
July 8
Reading Connections is the women’s book club! Join us at 6:00 PM in the conference room. The book for July is Winter Garden by Kristen Hannah.
Contact Kathie Larkin | kathie.larkin@retired.paceacademy.org
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Men of HI: Dinner and a Book
July 9
The next Men’s Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 PM and the book is Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie. Tony Clarke is hosting.
Contact Jeremy Webber | jhwwebber@gmail.com
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HIYA: Breadwinners Lunch
July 14
Ready for some fun and great food? Join us for lunch at Breadwinner's Cafe right after the service on July 14. It's the perfect way to kick back, make new friends, and enjoy a tasty meal together. See you there!
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Third Friday: Men of HI
July 19
Enjoy warm hospitality, engaging discussions, and a fresh sausage and biscuit breakfast. Come for the conversation and stay for the fellowship. 7:30 AM in the Frost Youth Center.
Contact Charles Crosby | charles@corepm.net
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HIYA: Pool Party
August 3, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
All young adults are welcome to enjoy a refreshing pool party and savor a delicious seafood boil crafted by Jenny Cantrell. Bring your swim gear and your appetite! Please RSVP.
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Backpack Blessing and Picnic
August 11
Join us for a special Backpack Blessing and Picnic on August 11 during the 10:15 service! Bring your backpacks for a blessing to kick off the new school year with positivity and prayer. After the service, stay for a hamburger and hotdog picnic with your church family. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate, and enjoy some summer fun. Don't forget to invite friends and family! We look forward to seeing you there.
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Habitat for Humanity Build
Now through July 13
Holy Innocents, St. James Methodist, Cathedral of St. Philip, St. Martin in the Fields, and St. Luke’s Presbyterian are sponsoring Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s summer faith build. All parishioners 16 and older may participate. No skills are required, just the desire to help an Atlanta family buy a home at a very affordable price. Learn more here.
Contact John Harris | harris4338@gmail.com | 678-761-6765
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Jersey Boys
July 16
City Springs Theater has designated Tuesday evening, July 16, as “CAC Night of Hope.” In recognition of the Community Assistance Center’s vital work, they are dedicating that evening’s performance of Jersey Boys to the support of the CAC, and they will contribute 20% of the proceeds from ticket sales to the CAC. Tickets are $42-98 and are available at cityspringstheatre.com/cac. The password is CACHOPE. We have sold 30 tickets, which means we need 10 more to pass Temple Sinai as the largest group at the event.
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Church of the Common Ground
July 21
HI will be packing 80+ lunches for our unhoused brothers and sisters who attend Church of the Common Ground in Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta. Please join us in Parish Hall after the 10:15 AM service to help make sandwiches and assemble lunch bags. An additional part of our outreach is to worship with the men and women of CCG at their 1:00 PM service in Woodruff Park.
Contact Robin Hickey | hickeys5040@gmail.com | churchofthecommonground.org.
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Volunteer for Emmaus House Dinner
June 27
Holy Innocents is sponsoring a dinner for parents and their children who are enrolled in The Children’s Defense Fund summer program at Emmaus House on June 27th. We need volunteers to assist with serving the meal and/or providing desserts, tea, and lemonade. Contact Lilia Romero at lgrrn@comcast.net for additional information and to sign up!
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Mocha Meetups
Every Wednesday, 1:00 PM
Join Megan every Wednesday this summer at Starbucks for Mocha Meetups! Calling all middle and high schoolers for a cozy gathering filled with laughter, friendship, and of course, delicious coffee. It’s the perfect midweek treat to unwind and connect with new friends. See you there!
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Pastoral Notes
If someone is in the hospital, has died, or has some other pastoral emergency, we hope you will contact our clergy directly. Please call the church office at 410-255-4023 and follow the prompts. This will connect you directly with the clergyperson on call for the week.
If you have joys to share, new births, grandbabies, graduations, or job announcements, we will gladly share them in our weekly Hi-Lights email if you send a note to communications@holyinnocents.org
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Warning about email scammers
When you receive an email from a Holy Innocents staff member, please check if the sender's email address ends with 'holyinnocents.org'. If it does not, it is likely not from us. Unfortunately, some individuals are attempting to scam various church members, posing as clergy and requesting gift cards. We never ask for money in this way. If someone claiming to be Bill, Stewart, Ruth, or another staff member contacts you, please let us know immediately. Report the email, block the sender, and delete the message. If you have any doubts, please give us a call.
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