Dear saints,

This Sunday will be one for the books! We’ll celebrate all of God’s ministries that take place here with a festive procession of banners. We’ll sing old favorites, like “For All the Saints” and pray God’s blessing on backpacks, briefcases and keys—symbols that we are returning to the program year. 

We will also reflect on the ministry of reconciliation as we reach the peak of Joseph’s story in Genesis. In that narrative, Joseph is reunited with his brothers after they treated him horribly—he responds with care and grace. This is an invitation to wonder together how God invites each of us to be instruments of reconciliation, wrestling with the complexities of forgiveness, accountability and restoration to new life. 

And then we’ll head to our "Back to the Block" party. There will be home-smoked BBQ, live jazz, games for all ages, tables for quiet conversation and an opportunity to connect with members of this incredible community. You might consider casual picnic attire for the outdoor activities and know that we will have plenty of air-conditioned spaces with cool drinks at the ready!

We’re throwing this party to celebrate the joy of Christian community, as Psalm 133 reminds us: “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” See you on Sunday!

Blessings,

THIS SUNDAY

The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, August 20, Church

• 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Traditional Language, No Music) 
• 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Modern Language, Choral Music)
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Modern Language, Contemplative Music)

Note: On Sunday, August 27, we return to our regular service schedule, which is as follows:

o 8:00 a.m. (Traditional Language, No Music)

o 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)

o 11:15 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)

o 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music)

Bank of America parking will be available from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. this Sunday—enter via North Avenue. Please ask an usher for a parking validation ticket. Validation tickets must be used in order to avoid payment.

Stump the Organist 

Sundays from May to August, 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Church 

Back by popular demand, we will reprise "Stump the Organist" this summer beginning June 4. Plan to arrive ten minutes before the start of the 10:00 a.m. service and call out anything in the hymnal you would like to sing. 

Celebration of Ministries and Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Church 

We welcome you to festival worship to celebrate the beginning of the program year. We process banners at the beginning of the service to honor each of God's ministries at All Saints'. In addition, at this service, everyone, from newborns to 100- year-olds, can bring their backpack, briefcase, diaper bag and/or computer bag to church with you to be blessed. This tradition marks the start of a new year of learning, loving and following in Jesus’ footsteps. And make sure to grab a Blessing Bag Tag for your bag as you exit the church!

Back to the Block Celebration & Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Church, Courtyard and Ellis Hall 

Follow the flamingos to All Saints’ annual welcome back block party celebration! This year, our theme is "Let's Fla-mingle on the Lawn”, complete with yard ornaments, lawn games, a water slide, music, BBQ and a dessert contest! Register for free on Realm by clicking on this link: Back to the Block Registration

Kanuga 2023 Registration Table 

Sunday, August 20, 11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Courtyard 

Stop by the Kanuga table in the courtyard to learn more about our parish-wide weekend in the mountains for all ages. This year, our theme is "Generation Celebration.” The Rev. Naomi Tutu will be our guest speaker and we will provide a 15-passenger van for those who have transportation challenges. 

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner 

Sundays with Courtyard hospitality at 5:00 p.m. and Worship at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel 

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 music (song and solo instrument), prayer (together and in ways that speak to us individually), and communion. A community dinner for all participants follows the service. 

Jesus on the Front Page

Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m., P305/306 

Join this ongoing discussion of the news of the day and how we are called as Christians to respond in the public arena, in our private lives and in our prayers. 

Photo of the Week

On Saturday, August 12, Director of Youth Ministries, Hope Westervelt, hosted Acolyte and Youth Lector Training for new and experienced young people interested in serving our community during worship services. On Sunday, the group of young people committed to serving during 2023-2024 program year received a special blessing during the 10 a.m. service.

Giving  

Your generosity plays an important role in making All Saints' the vibrant church we are today. Please make an offering today:

All Saints' offers easy ways to pay your pledge or to make a gift:

• Online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give
• Mail a check to All Saints’ Church, 634 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308
• Put a check or cash into the offering plate during services
• Text to Give: text AllSaintsAtlanta to 73256
• Gift stocks or securities (click here for instructions >>)

To get a Realm account, contact Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator, [email protected] and receive an invitation to join Realm. It’s as easy as that! 

Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Development, at [email protected].

• 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.

• The Journey Bible Study >> Meets every Monday at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Register here

• Jesus on the Front Page >> Meets every Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. in P306 in the Parish House.



• Sports and Spirituality >> Meets the third Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register here

First Rehearsals for Children's Choirs

Wednesday, August 23, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Pritchett Center

Children’s Choirs Begin, Grades PreK – 6th

Join us for a great year of fun, learning, singing and ringing.

• Cherub Choir   4:00-4:30 p.m. (PreK-K)

• Primary Choir  4:35-5:10 p.m. (1st-2nd)

• Junior Choir   5:15-6:00 p.m. (3rd-6th)

• Junior Handbells  6:00-6:30 p.m. (4th-6th)

Register for choir online: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/childrens-and-youth-choirs.

Wednesday Night Suppers served in Ellis Hall from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Register and pay for supper online. Questions ? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children’s Music, [email protected]

Register for Children & Youth Choirs Here

Youth Choir Kick-Off & Family Dinner

Sunday, August 27, 2nd Floor Pritchett Center & Ellis Hall

Grades 7 - 12

• 4:30 Youth Choir rehearsal, 2nd floor Pritchett Center

• 6:00 Dinner and Candlelight worship: Youth and families, Ellis Hall

Join us for a full year of singing, ringing and fun! Register and review schedules online: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/childrens-and-youth-choirs. Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children’s Music, [email protected]

Youth Choir and Handbells: Regular Schedule

Sunday, September 10, 2nd floor Pritchett Center

Grades 7 – 12

Regular rehearsals begin September 10th: Youth Handbells at 4:15-5:00 p.m. and Youth Choir at 5:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Live follows at 6:00 p.m. in the Attic with dinner. Register and review schedules: allsaintsatlanta.org/music/childrens-and-youth-choirs. Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music, [email protected]

A Service of Recovery and Healing  

Sunday, September 10, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., on Zoom 

Led by The Rev. Bob Book, our Service of Recovery and Healing meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. ET. We focus on one of the 12 Steps in the context of an Evening Prayer service. Anyone interested in recovery is welcome; confidentiality is required. Visit our website for more information and to register.

GFADP Author Event and Panel: You Shall Not Condemn 

Saturday, August 26, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP) will host a panel discussion of “You Shall Not Condemn: A Story of Faith and Advocacy on Death Row” with author, the Rev. Dr. Jenny McBride at All Saints’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. Please register here: https://bit.ly/GFADP 

Education for Ministry (EFM) Registration

Great news! Former EFM Mentor, Linda Gabbard, has offered to start a new group this fall! We already have 5 potential new members and need three more. 

Education for Ministry (EFM) 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, contact Steve Hines at 404-323-0601 or email [email protected].

The Journey Bible Study  

Mondays in fall, beginning September 11 

Journey to the cross and resurrection with us as we explore Luke's Gospel. The Journey Bible study group resumes September 11th. The group meets via Zoom on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. The only requirement is a Bible. Register at https://bit.ly/thejourney-ASEC. The Zoom link will be sent to you following registration. 

Adult Inquirer's Class - Fall 2023 

Wednesdays in fall, beginning September 13 

Adult Inquirer’s Class is a four-part introduction to the life of faith at All Saints’. Meetings are on Wednesday nights, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The first three meetings are on Zoom with the final session in person over dinner at the church. Participants are asked to commit to all four sessions. Additional adult inquirers classes will be held later in the spring. For more details contact Simon Mainwaring at ([email protected]) or Tracey Sage ([email protected]). 

Call for Nominations for All Saints’ Roundtable 

Deadline: Sunday, August 27 

Do you want to get to know a small group of parishioners better? Are you willing to commit to a monthly meeting for nine months? All Saints’ Roundtable may be the place for you! To be considered, please contact David Smith at [email protected] by Sunday, August 27. 

Wednesday Night Supper Returns! 

Wednesday, August 23, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall 

It's back! Wednesday Night Supper returns on August 23. Enjoy an evening meal in community followed by a casual worship service and communion. The cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children and youth, and college students. You may register here (bit.ly/ASEC-WNS1) and pay online or pay at the door. 

Register Today! Generation Celebration Kanuga 2023

Friday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, October 1, 2:00 p.m., Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, N.C.

Early registration for our annual parish retreat at Kanuga Conference Center is now live (click here). This year, our theme is “Generation Celebration: Finding God in Every Generation.” The deadline for early registration is August 31. Payment plans are available. Special thanks to our Chairs Mary Brennan and Kate Richeson and to our Co-Chairs, Elizabeth and Michael Hill for organizing the retreat. For more information, please contact our Director of Parish Life, Jill Gossett at [email protected].

Save the Date! Soiree Benefiting Habitat for Humanity 

Saturday, November 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 1200 Peachtree Promenade Central 

This year, All Saints’ is hosting a benefit to raise money to construct a Habitat for Humanity house in January 2024. Join us for this meaningful evening!  

This Habitat house will be offered in memory of a beloved parishioner who passed away in 2022, Mike Carscaddon, former CFO of Habitat for Humanity International. More information is to come regarding ticket sales, sponsorships and the auction Thank you to our Chairs Sloan and John Smith and should you like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Jill Gossett at [email protected].  

All Saints' Adult Foyer Groups Registration – Fall 2023 

Broaden your circle of friends by getting to know those familiar faces of All Saints'. Join an Adult Foyers Group for this fall. Each group will have 10-12 people who will meet monthly. Register at the Parish Life table in the Courtyard on Sundays or register online: bit.ly/adultfoyer. 

Walking the Mourners Path – Session Begins in September 

Walking the Mourners Path, an eight-week program for those who have had someone dear to them die, begins this fall. It is designed to teach participants about grief and to help them move into more joyful and purposeful living following loss. The groups are small and confidential; we welcome your participation. If you have any questions, please direct them to Parish Priest Associate Karen Evans at [email protected]. 

Popcorn Theology is now “Pop Up” Popcorn!  

Do you enjoy watching films with others and then having a discussion afterward? Would you be willing to host a small group of people for dinner and a movie at your home? Would you be willing to bring something to a potluck dinner? Is there a movie you really want to see or that you would suggest for this group? If you would like to participate in periodic get-togethers of this type, please register at bit.ly/3KrfSsD. Whenever there is a movie selected and a willing host, an email invitation will be sent out to all on the list. Questions? Please email Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life, at [email protected].

St. Helena's – A Midlife Women’s Group 

Are you a woman (50+) who enjoys friendly gatherings, developing friendships, service activities, and learning about things ranging from hot pepper jelly-making or Alvin Moore's flower arranging tips? If this piques your interest, look for St. Helena members in the courtyard on August 20 and ask to get connected. 

Weekly Children & Youth Formation 

Nursery/Little Saints: Birth-Pre-K, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children: Please join the adults in church for the 10:00 a.m. service 

Youth: Please join the adults in church for the 10:00 a.m. service 

Young Adults

Young Adult: Picnic in the Park

Saturday, August 19, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Offsite

Join the Young Adults for a Picnic in Piedmont Park! Let us gather for food, fellowship, and fun while enjoying a moment in nature. For more details and to RSVP, contact our Young Adult Coordinator Tasia Blair via e-mail at [email protected]! 

Refugee Ministries: 2023 Swimming Buddies Program 

Saturday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Off-Site 

Kids look forward to Refugee Ministries Swimming Buddies program all year. We especially need help with transportation and water supervision. For more information and to sign-up, visit bit.ly/swimmingbuddies or contact Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, at [email protected].  

7th Annual Covenant Community Golf Classic Classic

Monday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Off-Site

Welcome Friends of Covenant Community to the 7th Annual Covenant Community Golf Classic & Fundraiser! We invite all golfers, donors, sponsors and volunteers to participate. Find out more and register today at www.ccgc.myevent.com

Threads Donation Needs 

Please bring your new donations to one of the Threads drop boxes located on the first floor of the Pritchett Center and in the first-floor stairwell between Egleston Hall and Ellis Hall (under the stairs outside of the choir suite). 

• boys' shirts, shorts and pants sizes XS (size 5T) through XL (size 16)
• girls pants and shorts, sizes 5 - 10, girls dresses, sizes 7 and 8

Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping! 

After a hugely successful Uniform Giveaway, Threads will reopen on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thank you to the 31 volunteers that volunteered for the Uniform Giveaway—we served 570 children! Threads needs volunteers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. We would love to have you volunteer! If interested, please contact Marcia Mayfield at [email protected]

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 [email protected] in .JPG or .PNG formats. 

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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