December 3, 2024

Dear Friends,

As the year winds down, the holiday season offers us a special opportunity to connect—both with our parish family and with our loved ones near and far. This December, let’s embrace the spirit of connection, care, and community. Whether you’re wrapping up a semester, traveling to visit family, or simply taking time to reflect, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers this season.

If you're spending the season here, I look forward to celebrating with you at our upcoming events. Whether you join to engage socially at our Christmas Gathering, engage in Discipleship at our Brunch & Bible Study, or help serve our community during our Stuff the Bus Event - this month offers something for everyone. Let's also plan to meet up for one of the Christmas Eve services - more to come on that in WhatsApp!

Well wishes,

Tasia Blair (she/her)

Young Adults' Coordinator

youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org

Things to check out!

Christmas Gathering

Saturday, December 7 | 6-9pm | Christian & Roberto's Home

Join the Young Adults for a festive Christmas gathering. Dinner, drinks, and holiday spirit will be provided! There will be an optional gift exchange. If interested in participating, please bring a wrapped gift of no more than $15 in value. If you would like to attend and have not received the invitation via evite, please reach out to Tasia at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Brunch & Bible Study

Sunday, December 8th | 12:30-2:30 | Ross Room

Come enjoy a delicious catered meal, lively conversation, and bible study with the All Saints' Young Adults'. 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. Click here to register!

Stuff the Bus Service Event with Bridge of Light

Saturday, December 14th | 10a-1pm | City of Atlanta

Spread Holiday Cheer this season with our service partner, Bridge of Light, as we provided much needed cold weather essentials to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Sign up to volunteer here! Donations of warm clothing items, non-perishable foods, hygiene products, blankets, and sleeping bags will also be accepted and provided during this event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like to donate any of these items please contact Tasia via WhatsApp or via email at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Happening in the Church!

St. Nicholas Celebration and Feast

Wednesday, December 4, 5:00 and 6:45 p.m. dinner seatings in Ellis Hall; Celebration 6:05 - 6:35 p.m. in the church

Join us as we start off the season with this favorite All Saints’ Christmas tradition. Two dinner seatings will be offered for our catered holiday feast. We will celebrate the coming of God’s light into the world. Register for dinner in Realm. Between seatings, join us to hear a magical telling of the story of St. Nicholas of Myra in the Church, followed by the Children’s Choirs and bell ringers leading us in carols. Children’s Ministries will also be collecting new socks for Threads.

All Sorts Holiday Party

Saturday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30

Please join us for our All Sorts holiday party on Dec 7th from 1pm to 3:30 p.m. at the home of Dan Pennywell. RSVP to allsorts@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Women's Advent Retreat

Saturday, December 7, 4-6pm | Ellis Hall

Join the women of All Saints' this Saturday for the annual Women's Advent Retreat. Enjoy rest, contemplation, and snacks. The evening will begin in the chapel and end in Ellis Hall. Free child care will be provided.

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner

Sundays at 5:00 pm, 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. A service of music, prayer, and communion. A community dinner is provided following the service.

On the Horizon for Young Adults

Save the Dates:

January 11 – Bridge of Light Service Event
January 26 - Brunch & Bible Study
February 2 - Brunch & Bible Study
February 7 – Social Event
March 22 – Social Event
March 30 - Brunch & Bible Study

Happening Off the Block

Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus: 44th Annual Holiday Concert, 12/20 & 12/21

Purchase tickets to support our groups' own members of this beautiful chorus. “It’s Just Isn’t Christmas Until the Gay Men Sing!” This holiday show at the Cathedral of St. Philip is an Atlanta tradition that is not to be missed. They'll be joined by a jazz combo to bring you holiday favorites and the combination of beauty, camp, power, and joy that only the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus can. Visit: https://www.voicesofnote.org/ for tickets and more.

Visit these places that are aglow for the Christmas season:

Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Fernbank Museum
Zoo Atlanta
Six Flags

Skate the Station

Skate the Station is back at Atlantic Station! Weather permitting through 1/20, come skate under the stars. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Watch Christmas Come Alive:

Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker
Center for Puppetry Arts Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Christmas with the ASO
Broadway on Bankhead's The Grinch

Know something fun happening in January that others may want to attend? Message me to include it in our next newsletter!

Young Adult WhatsApp Group

Last but not least, did you know we have a Young Adult group chat? Please come pop in and introduce yourself. It's a lovely way to stay in the loop and plan things together. The QR code will take you there, or you can click here!