August 30, 2024

Dear Friends,

As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, let’s take a moment to reflect on the blessings of work and rest. This holiday offers us a chance to unwind and spend quality time with loved ones, focusing on relaxation and appreciation. I will be spending my weekend with old Army friends, reflecting on our time in service together and delighting in where we are today.

Thankfully (for me at least), this weekend also marks the move towards cooler days. In this, we are reminded of the beauty in each season God provides. The changing weather invites us to embrace shifts, with opportunities for spiritual renewal, community gatherings, and the warmth of God’s love during this transition. I look forward to a more full young adults' and parish schedule in the coming months, so that we all may find opportunity for fellowship. May we enter this season with hearts full of gratitude and anticipation for the blessings ahead.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Saints’ current summer service schedule - 8:00 a.m. Spoken Eucharist (Rite I), 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist (Rite II), and The Welcome Table at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, September 8, we return to our usual service times: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Well wishes,

Tasia Blair (she/her)

Young Adults' Coordinator

youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org

Things to check out!

Brunch & Bible Study

Sunday September 8 | 11:30am | The 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!

Happening in the Church!

Faith and Justice Collective Luncheon Series

Sunday, September 22, 12:30-2:15pm, Ellis Hall

Faith & Justice Collective luncheon series offers parishioners an opportunity for fellowship, learning, and engagement with justice work within and beyond our church community. Featuring a panel discussion about Georgia policies that deeply impact the people we love and serve in our core ministries and our larger parish community. Please register in advance at bit.ly/asec-fandj-24luncheon1 to help us plan accordingly.

Annual Parish Retreat to Kanuga

Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024

Our 2024 hosts, Elizabeth & Michael Hill, invite you to attend the parish-wide getaway to Kanuga Conference Center in the North Carolina mountains from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept 29 to relish in “The Transformative Power of Music.” Register on Realm or at bit.ly/asec-kanuga2024 today! If you are in need of a scholarship, please reach out to Annette Sullivan at asullivan@allsaintsatlanta.org.

Men's Spirituality Group

Tuesday's 7-8:15pm, online via Zoom

A new Men’s Spirituality Group has formed! This small group invites anyone wanting to grow 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 pass- word “AdultFormation2024”.

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

Happening Off the Block

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway will host a Fiestas Patrias celebration Sept. 17. The Mexican Consulate’s “El Grito — Mexican Independence Celebration." Plan to enjoy a cultural experience that embraces heritage, entertainment and community.

Burger Bash, 9/22

This event features four burger masters commanding the grill in shifts of 90 minutes. Last year the burger benefit raised more than $53,000 in support of The Giving Kitchen, an Atlanta-based nonprofit for hospitality workers. Tickets start at $30, which includes one burger and a side.

Harvest on the Hooch, 9/22

Raising awareness for the Nature Center’s Unity Garden, which supplies fresh produce to North Fulton Community Charities food pantry, the event will feature food tastings from local chefs, live bluegrass music, garden games, samples from local craft breweries, face painting, and meet and greets with animals.

Sweet Auburn Music Fest, 9/28-29

The festival, located on Auburn Avenue, one of Atlanta’s most iconic streets, offers fun-filled entertainment, live music, everything from R&B to gospel to alternative favorites, international food court, national artists, celebrities and vendors of all types.

Know something fun happening in October 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!