Dear saints, 

This weekend we will celebrate the transformation of our Habitat for Humanity build from house to home. Alongside the finishing touches, Saturday will see a dedication ceremony as the new homeowners, William and his family, receive the care of the home we have built alongside them these past several weekends. What a gift it has been to celebrate both our 120^th anniversary as a church and the legacy of our beloved parishioner, Mike Carscaddon, a long-time leader at Habitat International. Friends of Mike have set up an endowment fund at All Saints' in his honor called the 'Matthew 25 Fund', inspired through Mike's life by the call in the gospel to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the incarcerated and care for the sick. Mike and All Saints' are witnesses in our lives to what it looks like to live the gospel with clear and faithful intention. May William and his family know something of that good news through our time together and the gift of his new home. 

Of course, this is a time in our life together when we are being invited to draw to mind our clear and faithful intentions for the future of our church on this city block. A couple of weeks ago we released a parish wide survey that asks each of us to answer a short number of questions about what matters most about All Saints' now and for the future. We can only build together the future we share a vision for.

Thank you to everyone who has already completed the survey. If you have not had the chance to do so yet, please follow this link to complete it today:

Thanks be to God for the builders of All Saints' in our hearts and through our lives.

Peace,

THIS SUNDAY

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 17, Church

Weekly Service Times*

• 8:00 a.m. (Traditional Language, No Music) 
• 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music) 
• 11:15 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music) 
• 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music) 

PARKING: Overflow parking is available at Bank of America. Please request validation tickets from an usher upon arrival or exit in the Narthex. 

Habitat for Humanity House Build Completion Celebration 

Sunday, March 17, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 

A home for William Ross and his family now stands in Peoplestown where only eight weeks ago there was an empty lot. Hundreds All Saints' parishioners took part in raising the money, hammering, painting, roofing and more. It is time to celebrate! Join us for food, favors and superlatives! Come also to offer best wishes to the new homeowner, William Ross, who worked with us on every aspect of his new home. For more information, contact Annette Sullivan, our Director of Parish Life ([email protected]). 

Sunday Callers’ Hydrangea Sunday 

Sunday, March 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Pick Up in the Chapel 

Join Sunday Callers to deliver hydrangeas to our parishioners on March 17. You will be able to pick up the hydrangeas in the chapel after the 9:00 a.m. or the 11:15 a.m. services. To volunteer call, text or e-mail Pat Robinson at 404-395-5793 or [email protected]. 

Share Your Thoughts: Future Of Our Block Town Hall

The town hall style conversations about the future of our block are complete. Now, we encourage you to contribute to the Future of Our Block survey, which will debut this coming week. Also, we encourage you to sign up for one of several home gatherings (Home Gatherings Sign-Up) and to take the Future of Our Block survey (Future of Our Block Survey).

Lenten Food Drive 

Sunday, February 18 – Sunday, March 17, Ellis Hall 

Today is the final day of the MAC Lenten Food Drive! Last year, MAC distributed 8,485 bags of groceries to 1,902 households. Please grab a bag with a list of needed items on your way out of church on February 18 and return them filled throughout Lent to the bins outside Ellis Hall. Contact Jenny Jobson at [email protected]

Jesus on the Front Page 

Sundays, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Parish Hall 307 

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. 

The Welcome Table: Sunday Evening Worship Service and Dinner  

Sundays at 5:00 p.m., 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. 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. 

This past Saturday, several All Saints' parishioners volunteered to work on Day 7 of our Habitat for Humanity house build and lunch preparation, as this project comes to a close. Together we worked on completing William Ross’ (pictured center) house, working on the exterior painting, the installation of the baseboards, window sills and interior trim. Finally, we worked on installing the doorknobs and bathroom hardware.

Meanwhile, back at the church, the Young Adults of All Saints’ prepared sandwiches for the build crew, as so many other groups of parishioners have done throughout the build.

Meanwhile, back at the church, the Young Adults of All Saints’ prepared sandwiches for the build crew. This coming Saturday, is the final build day on which our team will clean the house interior, perform touch-up painting, perform landscaping and witness the final dedication ceremony (for volunteers only, please)!

Then, on Sunday at the church, our whole community will gather after the 9:00 a.m. service in Ellis Hall to celebrate this exciting achievement for our community with party food, funny awards and a slideshow of pictures from the build. We would love to see you there! And for additional information, please feel free to reach out to our build co-chairs at [email protected] or to our Director of Parish Life, Annette Sullivan, at [email protected].

We would love to get to know you! Our community looks forward to you joining us for upcoming services and events throughout the year! For more information visit allsaintsatlanta.org/calendar

Last week was Legacy Sunday. Thank you for attending our seminars! 

Many of you had great questions about Planned Giving, so David Begley, the Chair of Planned Giving, will cover more of this information in collaboration with the Planned Giving team over the coming weeks: 

To contact the Planned Giving Committee, e-mail David Begley at [email protected]. 

 The Planned Giving Team

David Begley, Kathryn Graves, Missi McMorries, Bill Fryer with Ellen Hayes 

Please give generously to our All Saints’ offering plate, in-person and online via the button below:

To make an Offering today or pay your pledge,

click the Give Now button above. And visit us online at allsaintsatlanta.org/give.

• 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 P307 in the Parish House.



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

WORSHIP & MUSIC

Palm Sunday 

Sunday, March 24 

We celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, processing palms around the block before we move inside to hear the dramatic retelling of his passion with live actors, music and holy communion. 

• 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel 
• 9:00 a.m. - Procession of the Palms and Holy Eucharist with Children's Choirs (Ellis Hall) 
• 9:00 a.m. - Procession of the Palms and Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir (Church) 
• 11:15 a.m. - Procession of the Palms and Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir (Church) 
• 5:00 p.m. - The Welcome Table in the Chapel 

And join us from 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. in Kennedy Courtyard for pictures with the donkey. 

Maundy Thursday 

Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Church 

Holy Eucharist and Tenebrae with Adult Choir: On this day, we observe Jesus' invitation (from which Maundy Thursday takes its name) "That you love one another, as I have loved you." We participate in foot washing, celebrate the institution of the Lord's Supper and follow the story's arc from celebration to abandonment. 

Good Friday and Midtown Stations of the Cross 

Worship Service: Friday, March 29, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Church  

Stations of the Cross: Friday, March 29, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Meet in the Kennedy Courtyard 

We pray in the shadow of the cross, reflecting on Christ's last words and the meaning of the cross in our lives. Then we collaborate with neighborhood churches to pray the stations of the cross across Midtown Atlanta 

Easter Day 

Sunday, March 31 

• 6:00 a.m. - The Great Vigil of Easter in the Church 
• 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel 
• 9:00 a.m. - Festival Holy Eucharist with Children's and Youth Choirs (Ellis Hall) 
• 9:00 a.m. - Festival Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir (Church) 
• 11:15 a.m. - Festival Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir (Church) 

NOTE: There is no The Welcome Table service at 5:00 p.m. on Easter Day. 

Join the Flower Guild  

The Flower Guild invites new members as young as 4th graders and those who are young at heart. We need help with Feast Days (Easter, All Saints' Day, Christmas) and weekly Sunday services. No experience needed. For more information, contact Beth Chaplin at [email protected]. 

Faith in the World: Rethinking Conflict   

Monday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., on Zoom and Facebook Live  

Join Simon in conversation with Rev. Gary Mason as they explore the power and potential of peacemaking for a conflictual world reflecting especially on Gary's work as a peacemaker in Northern Ireland, South Africa and the Middle East. To register, visit bit.ly/ASEC-Faith-in-the-World. Contact Simon Mainwaring for more information: [email protected]  

Bonhoeffer's Worldly Christianity and Its Relevance Today 

Wednesdays through March 20, 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., P 305/306 and on Zoom

Many U.S. Christians are drawn to Dietrich Bonhoeffer—the twentieth-century, German, pastor-theologian and Nazi resister—because he courageously lived what he believed. While plenty of Christians admire Bonhoeffer as a historical figure or an exemplar of Christian faith, far less do the harder work of reading his theology. After gaining an overview of his life and work through the documentary, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Pacifist, Nazi Resister, this course, led by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer McBride, will introduce participants to some of Bonhoeffer’s most compelling theological concepts and explore their relevance for Christian discipleship and public engagement today. To participate in this class via Zoom, please visit allsaintsatlanta.org/links and enter password “AdultFormation2024”.

Holy Week Speaker Series   

Monday – Wednesday, March 25 - 27, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Ellis Hall  

As we prepare to make our way to the foot of the cross this holy week, this year's speaker series focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The series will ask what it means to be people of faith and agents of God's reconciliation in a time of war. Speakers include voices from Israeli and Palestinian perspectives, including The Rev. Canon John Peterson, The Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel and Rabbi Lydia Medwin. A light lunch will be served. To RSVP visit bit.ly/2024HolyWeekSpeakers—the cost is $15 per person. To volunteer to help or for more information contact Annette Sullivan at [email protected]. 

All Saints' CONNECTS: Lent Spiritual Conversations 

All Saints’ Connects is our small group ministry for spiritual conversation. The Lent groups will run from the week of Ash Wednesday (the week of February 11) through Holy Week (the week of March 17). There are multiple days and times to choose from. Our small groups meet weekly for one hour by Zoom. To sign up for a group, contact Jilli Robertson at [email protected]

All Ages Lenten Devotional Materials 

For Lent 2024: Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024 – Thursday, Mar 28, 2024 

Pick up your choice of Lenten Devotional Materials for all ages. The children and youth team purchased two amazing resources for the parish for Lent devotions: one about Climate Change and one using Mary Oliver’s poetry. Parishioners can choose which one they would like to use as individuals or families. Digital versions are available online at bit.ly/2024ASECLent.

Contemplative Prayer 

Wednesdays in winter and spring, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall 202 

Join fellow parishioners for contemplative prayer after Wednesday Night Supper. As Richard Rohr says, “In contemplation—the practice of being fully present in mind, body, and spirit—we join in deep solidarity with other spiritual traditions in working toward the healing and restoration of ourselves and our world.” Participants read aloud from and discuss contemplative writers in the first half hour, then practice silent centering prayer in the second half hour.  

PARISH LIFE

Wednesday Night Supper  

Wednesdays in winter, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall  

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. 

Novel Theology: “The Heart of the Matter” by Graham Greene 

Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Ross Room and on Zoom 

This month we will be discussing “The Heart of the Matter” by Graham Greene. The discussion will be led by Stan Hitron. 

Save the Date: Women’s Retreat at Montara Farms 

Friday, April 19 at 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m., Montara Farms 

Save the date for the Women's Retreat on April 19 - 21, 2024 at Montara Farms. More information to come. If you have any questions, please contact Annette Sullivan, Director of Parish Life, at [email protected]. 

2026-2027 Vestry Nominations 

We welcome nominations for 2026-2027 Vestry leadership from all eligible parish members who are confirmed, over eighteen, who regularly attend worship and who have made a financial pledge to the church. Between Friday, March 1 and Friday, April 12, Vestry nominations may be submitted either by e-mail or written notice to the Rector's Executive Assistant, Tracey Sage ([email protected]). Please include all of your church involvement in your submission. Vestry members will be elected during the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday May 12. 

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Weekly Children & Youth Formation 

Nursery/Little Saints: Birth-Pre-K, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1st floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children’s Church: K-5th grade, 8:40 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center 

Children Formation: K-5th grade, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., 2nd floor of the Pritchett Center 

Youth Formation: 6th-12th grade, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center) 

Sunday Night Live (SNL) 

Sundays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., The Attic 

All youth in grades 6th-12th are invited to join us for dinner, fellowship, and fun as we gather for Sunday Night Live, our traditional youth program! We gather at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and end at 7:30 p.m. 

Walk Through Holy Week

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., in the Kennedy Courtyard

Join us for this all-ages Walk Through Holy Week where we will walk around the campus and experience the events leading from Palm Sunday to the Crucifixion of Christ.  

Easter Crafts and Goodies  

Sunday, March 31, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., in the Kennedy Courtyard 

Make sure to come by the tables in the courtyard to get some Easter goodies and do a craft before the service starts 

Nursery Easter Egg Hunt 

Sunday, March 31, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., the Playground 

Little Saints' folks (and parents!) from birth to PreK, please join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on the playground between services.  We will meet in the nursery with your Easter basket and walk out together to hunt for an egg of each color (parents are needed to help).

SAVE THE DATE: Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been scheduled for June 3 - 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, with after-care available. Watch this space for additional information about VBS! 

YOUNG ADULTS

Easter Brunch & Bible Study

Sunday, March 31, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., The Ross Room 

Come enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation 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. Please contact Tasia Blair at [email protected].

Young Adult Fellowship Online! 

Are you in your 20s or 30s and interested in fellowship, discipleship, and service? Reach out to Tasia Blair at [email protected] to receive our monthly newsletter, get added to the WhatsApp group chat and find out what events we have coming up! 

Volunteer at MAC during Lent 

During the Season of Lent, we are called to give. Giving not only expresses our faith but puts loving our neighbors as ourselves into action. We invite you to volunteer at MAC—we need you! For more information, contact Julie Thompson at [email protected].

Refugee Ministries Sunday Forum 

Sunday, April 7, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall 

Please join us in Ellis Hall for an interview with Loyda Paz Perez, residential coordinator at Casa Alterna, a community for asylum seekers in Grant Park that we partner with. Learn more about how Refugee Ministries began welcoming asylum seekers. Light breakfast provided. 

Threads Welcomes Families for Shopping

Threads welcomes families for in-store shopping Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Interested in volunteering? Contact Marcia Mayfield at [email protected] 

All Saints' Volunteer Receptionists Needed 

Do you have good phone etiquette? Are you eager to learn the administrative side of the church? Do you enjoy helping with projects? Then you should become a volunteer receptionist at All Saints’!  Our volunteers work on a bi-weekly schedule covering a 4-hour shift. If interested, please contact Marie Louisa Muhumuza at [email protected] or Tracey Sage at [email protected]. 

Click the image above to view our "thank yous" to parishioners from various staff members. We appreciate the ways you serve our parish community!

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. 

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