There’s plenty to look forward to at Holy Innocents this week!

• Join us tomorrow for The Corinthians Conversation, 9:00–10:00 AM in Inglett Hall, led by Dr. Ebby Arnold. Come learn with us and enjoy breakfast hosted by the Vestry!
• Register below for the Men’s Low Country Boil tomorrow, October 4, at 6:30 PM (note time change). Enjoy food and fellowship at the church. Tickets are $30.
• Bring your pets to the Blessing of the Animals tomorrow at 6:00 PM, hosted by our youth and 4th–5th graders. Pictures and beloved stuffed animals are welcome, too!
• The new Caregiver Support Group meets Tuesday, October 6, 6:00–7:30 PM in the Parlor. Come find encouragement, helpful resources, and conversation with others who understand.
• Register on Realm for the Women’s Progressive Dinner, Thursday, October 8, 6:00–8:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of food, friendship, and conversation. Cost: $15.
• Seniors, register below for the Fall Luncheon on October 15 - a wonderful opportunity to gather and reconnect.

Pastoral Note

Please join us in prayer for the family of longtime member Carolyn Yost who died on Wednesday night at Mt. Vernon Towers after a long decline in her health. Her daughter Tricia is grateful for the love and support.

Rest eternal, grant unto her, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon her.

May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, rest in peace.

The funeral for Tom Ventulett will be held at 1:00 pm this afternoon in the church. It will also be live-streamed.

Men of HI: Low Country Boil

October 4, 5:30 PM

The Men of HI are moving the Low Country Boil to the church in light of expected rain! We'll still spend the evening enjoying great food, drinks, and good company.



Tickets are $30 and include dinner along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The Corinthians Conversation

Sundays through November 1
9:00-10:00 AM Ingeltt hall

Breakfast hosted by the Vestry!

A new class led by Dr. Ebby Arnold Emory's Candler School of Theology was a big hit on Sunday morning. Many of us who have been reading the Bible for a long time walked away saying, "I learned so much about Paul that I didn't know! I'm so glad I came."

Blessing of the Animals

October 4, 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall

Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals on October 4th at 6:00 PM. Our youth group and 4th-5th graders will be hosting this event and will provide tons of fun and fellowship for our pet families. Youth will arrive at 5:00 PM to help set up for the event. Youth sign up below. Club 45: email Renee Stephens (rstephens@holyinnocents.org)

Caregiver Support Group

October 6, 6:00-7:30 PM | The Parlor

You Don't Have to Navigate Caregiving Alone

Join us for conversation, encouragement, and education as we care for aging parents, spouses, siblings, and other loved ones.

Share what's on your mind, discover helpful resources, or simply spend time with people who understand the joys and challenges of caregiving.

Open to the community. First Tuesday of the month.

Contact: Carol Shutley (carolshutley5@gmail.com)

The Rev. Stewart Lucas (slucas@holyinnocents.org)

Prayer Shawl

October 6, 7:00-8:30 PM | Parlor

The Prayer Shawl Ministry gathers this fall to knit and crochet shawls that are given to those who are ill or grieving. Not working on a prayer shawl? Bring your needlepoint, cross-stitch, mending, or another project and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation. All are welcome!

Contact: Cammie Ives (cammieives@gmail.com)

Women’s Progressive Dinner

October 8, 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us for an evening of good food, meaningful conversation, and the joy of getting to know one another better. This dinner is designed around a simple idea: connection. As we move from table to table, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and share conversation with women from across our church community. Whether you’re new or a longtime member, there’s a place for you at the table.

We’ll begin the evening with appetizers and beverages in Bishop Commons, then gather for dinner in Inglett Hall. Each course will bring a new table group, with thoughtful conversation prompts to help us share our common experiences, discover what makes each of us unique, and build deeper relationships. Together, we’ll make space for community, friendship, and fellowship. The cost is $15, register on Realm.

Joe Alterman Jazz Trio

October 24, 7:00-8:30 PM

Settle in for an evening of live jazz, wine, and cheese in Bishop Commons with Atlanta jazz pianist Joe Alterman. Known for bringing swing, soul, and an unmistakable sense of joy to the piano, Alterman is a longtime mentee of jazz greats Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis, carrying forward their groove-filled, life-affirming approach while bringing a musical voice all his own. McCann called him “a giant,” while Ahmad Jamal hailed him as “a very special artist.”

Alterman has released eight critically acclaimed albums and performed at celebrated venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Blue Note. His work also appears on two Grammy Award-winning projects, and his collaborators have ranged from jazz legends to Atlanta music icon Dallas Austin.

Beyond the stage, Alterman is a writer, interviewer, and host and producer of The Upside of Jazz on WABE 90.1, where he explores the music, people, and stories that have shaped jazz. At the heart of it all is his piano—joyful, swinging, and alive.

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

October 25, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25! Come in costume for Sunday School and worship, then stick around after the service for an afternoon full of fall fun and festive fellowship. We’ll have something for everyone, including: Trunk or Treat, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Lunch, Cake Walk, and more! Whether you're young or just young at heart, all are welcome to join in the fun as we enjoy the beauty of fall together.

Trunk or Treat Volunteers

We need you! Sign up to host a trunk for our Trunk or Treat on October 25. Decorate your trunk as simple or as elaborate as you would like. Prizes will be offered for Most Creative Trunk, Best Decorated Trunk, and Funniest Trunk. Setup will begin immediately after 10:15 worship, and Trunk or Treating will begin after lunch. Email Renee Stephens (rstephens@holyinnocents.org) to volunteer to host a trunk.

Women of HI:
Corks, Colas & Conversation

October 28, 5:30-7:00 PM

Join the Women of HI for a relaxed evening of conversation, fellowship, and community. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting someone new, this casual gathering is a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, build connections, and support one another. Refreshments will be available, and all women are welcome! Come as you are and enjoy a fun evening of conversation and connection.



Contact: Jenny Cantrell (jennypcan@aol.com)

Holiday Market

November 8, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Holy Innocents Holiday Market! Browse gifts and goodies from local artists, makers, bakers, and other creative vendors, all gathered right here at Holy Innocents. Whether you’re checking off your Christmas list or just seeing what catches your eye, there will be plenty to explore throughout the morning.

Interested in being a vendor? We’d love to feature artists, makers, bakers, and anyone with something creative to share. There is no cost to participate, and Holy Innocents will provide a table and tablecloth for your display.

Contact: Elaine Morgan (ewmorgan1@bellsouth.net)

Immigration Assistance Fund

We have established this fund to provide compassionate support for families in our Our Lady of Guadalupe community who are facing hardship due to immigration-related circumstances. So far we have supported three families with rental, translation and legal support. Our fund currently is sufficient for the immediate needs, but we will continue to keep you posted.

GLOW

October 7, Dinner: 5:30 PM, Program: 6:00–7:00 PM

Come & GLOW with us for a special STEAM-themed evening where kids will learn about the power of prayer through an exciting science experiment and art activity. 

Adults and kids are invited to gather for dinner at 5:30 PM, and then kids will leave for GLOW program from 6:00-7:00 PM. Parents are invited to stick around for conversation and connection while the kids are at GLOW.

Children’s Choir

October 18

Our Children’s Choir has been preparing to sing a beautiful anthem at the 10:15 service on October 18th following Children’s Chapel. All kids preK-5th grade are welcome to participate. Rehearsals are ongoing in Sunday School and Children’s Chapel.

Contact: Renee Stephens (rstephens@holyinnocents.org)

Club 45: Halloween Breakfast Party

October 25, 9:00–10:15 AM

4th & 5th graders, join us this Sunday at 9:15 for a Halloween Breakfast Party. Wear your costume and come ready to enjoy breakfast, special treats, and fun times with friends!

Dollywood Trip

November 13-15

The youth group is heading to Dollywood November 13-15! All 6th-12th graders are invited for a weekend of fun and fellowship in Pigeon Forge, TN. The cost is $475 plus extra cash for fast food on the way there and back. We'll head to our beautiful Airbnb on Friday night, spend all day Saturday exploring the rides, and head back Sunday after a devotional. Friends are welcome to join us but must attend 3 youth group events before we depart.

Youth Basketball League 

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, in partnership with HIES Basketball, is excited to sponsor the 2026–27 Holy Innocents’ Youth Basketball League! Open to boys and girls in 1st–5th grade, the league welcomes players of all skill levels and focuses on building basketball skills, confidence, sportsmanship, and friendship, all while having fun.

Registration is now open, and spots are expected to fill quickly!

• $200 registration fee
• Weekly practices and Saturday games at Duncan Gymnasium
• Divisions for 1st–3rd grade and 4th–5th grade boys and girls
• Volunteer coaches needed! Coaches receive a $25 registration discount.
• Questions? Contact Maria Smith at hiyb@holyinnocents.org

Our motto: Have Fun & Get Better!

Reading Connections

October 19, 6:00 PM

The October Women’s Reading Connections meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026. The group meets in the Inglett Hall Small Conference Room C, at 6:00 PM. The meeting begins with light refreshments and the book discussion begins at 6:30 PM. This month’s book is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. The book recounts a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller. Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives.

Men's Dinner & a Book

November 10, 6:30 PM

The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm and the book is The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. Kevin Nuffer is hosting. All men at Holy Innocents are included and invited.



Contact Jeremy Webber

jhwwebber@gmail.com

Click the video to watch last Sunday's service!

Realm Access

Realm is our database system, which allows us to communicate all of the things that the clergy and staff do behind the scenes to make Holy Innocents' our home. You are also now able to connect to your record with instant access to the directory, your giving, event registration, and more. To connect to your account:

• Email Renee Stephens at rstephens@holyinnocents.org for an invitation link.
• Create your password and remember it!
• Use your email address and password to log in through a browser or the Connect app

Connect app for iPhone: click here. Connect app for Android: click here.

Once you have your account access, update your contact information and upload a picture that will be used in the directory. Contact Renee for help. rstephens@holyinnocents.org

Pastoral Notes 

If someone is in the hospital, has died, or has some other pastoral emergency, please contact our clergy directly. Call the church office at 404-255-4023 and follow the prompts. This will connect you directly with the clergyperson on call. 

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