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Dear saints,
Have you ever been to a restaurant that knocked your socks off? I’m talking about a crispy sear on a tender piece of fresh fish, served over jasmine rice, perfectly seasoned vegetables, and the most decadent beurre blanc known to man. Then there’s the glass of wine that pairs just right, and a dessert that you think about the next day, for all the right reasons. Rich, thick chocolate mousse would be my choice, but we live in a complex world, and each of us must chart our own path.
If you have been to a place like that, I wonder whether you kept the secret to yourself. Or, did you rave about it to every passerby, and tell your friends about it? What was it like to recommend, or even invite someone you know to something new?
I love telling my neighbors and friends about the next foodie hot spot, but I’ve learned that I sometimes hesitate to tell someone about God, or invite them to church, and I wonder why that is.
Sharing the story of our faith, or inviting someone to join us at church– these can feel like daunting tasks.
We sometimes hesitate to encroach on a personal decision, especially in a culture where “evangelism” might be understood as “trying to convert you to my world view and making sure you agree with everything I’ve ever said, and also, come to my church, and be judged, and never leave.” That hesitation makes sense, especially as judgmental religious figures dominate the airwaves.
But actually, that’s not what evangelism means. It just means “telling good news.” What would it look like to invite someone to a really fun community that will love you, and show up for you in your joys and sorrows, and break bread together, and help raise your kids, and speak of God’s hopeful future in a frightening world, and bless your cat, and wrestle with life’s great questions, and invite you into transformational service in the neighborhood, and sing the rafters off the church, and, so much more?
This coming Sunday gives us a ridiculously fun excuse to invite our neighbors to church. “Hey- we’re doing a blessing of the animals this Sunday at 9, and you can bring your pets. Would you like to come with me?”
A recent study from Forward Movement found that 8 in 10 Episcopalians attend church because they were invited by a person they trust. I wonder if there is a person in your life who would find this community as wonderful as you and I have found it to be. And I wonder if they would never even consider darkening our door on their own, but maybe they’d ride with you, and you could sit together.
Please consider inviting someone to come with you on Sunday. But if they have snakes, please invite them to the cathedral.
Peace,
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The Rev. Dr. Andrew Barnett, Associate Rector | |
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, October 6, Church
Weekly Service Times
- 8:00 a.m. (Traditional Language, No Music)
- 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)
- 9:00 a.m. (Blessing of the Animals with Children's Choir)
- 11:15 a.m. (Contemporary Language, Choral Music)
- 5:00 p.m. The Welcome Table (Contemporary Language, Contemplative Music)
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The church office is closed on Fridays. The administrative staff will work remotely, however, on that day of the week. | |
PARKING: Overflow parking is available at the Bank of America—please enter on North Ave. Please request an additional validation ticket from an usher in the church narthex upon arrival or exit. Use both validation tickets upon exiting the Bank of America parking deck to park free of charge. Be aware, also, that on Sundays in Midtown Atlanta, street parking is free. | |
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Pet Blessing at New Realm Brewery
Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., New Realm Brewery, 550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, Atlanta, GA
Bring your pet and grab a pint as we celebrate God's beautiful creation at New Realm Brewery and offer a blessing of the Animals for our Midtown neighbors. VCA Pets are People Too will join us this year so we'll have a vet onsite to check on your pet.
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Blessing of the Animals at All Saints’
Sunday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in Ellis Hall
Bring your friendly animals to church as we celebrate creation's glory and God's call to steward "this fragile Earth, our island home." We will gather for a Eucharist service in Ellis Hall, with music led by our children's choirs. All animals that play well with others are invited to join us for a blessing at communion.
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Faithful Advocates’ Voter Education and Registration
Sunday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Ellis Hall Foyer
The Faithful Advocates group will host a voter education / registration table outside of Ellis Hall. The table will be available following the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. The registration deadline is October 7 for the upcoming general election.
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The “Get to Know Sacred Ground” Lunch
Sunday, October 6, from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Shaffer Room (P301)
Sacred Ground is a dialogue series on race and faith and new Sacred Ground dialogue circles are forming now! For new circle members & SG curious parishioners, there will be a "Get to Know Sacred Ground" lunch. The first circle gets going via Zoom on Monday, October 21 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Contact sacredground@allsaintsatlanta.org more information.
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Annual Diocesan LGBTQ+ Commission Pride Eucharist
Sunday, October 6, 5:00 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church
The Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta invites you to the annual Pride Eucharist, a celebration of love, acceptance, inclusivity and unity. This service is open to everyone, regardless of who you are or where you come from. We extend a warm welcome to all! All Sorts will meet at St. Luke’s at 4:45 p.m.
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Flowers for All Saints Day
Sunday, October 6 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
On Sunday, November 3, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. One meaningful form of remembrance is to adorn our altars and worship spaces with flowers, a tradition made possible only by the generous donations of this parish. Make a donation of any amount by October 20 to be included in the All Saints Sunday bulletin. Visit the table in the courtyard or click the link below. For more information, contact Alvin Moore at alvin-moore@comcast.net.
Donate Here
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Men's Fellowship Relaunch
Sunday, October 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Courtyard/Ellis Hall
Join us for a rare opportunity for a "meat and greet." Hosted by the legendary Trav Carter and Hank Harris, you know it will be well-done. On Sunday, October 6 we'll gather in the courtyard to grill steaks. Please join us for fellowship and dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m. After dinner, we’ll learn what other churches offer for men’s groups, and ask what we’d like to begin here. Contact Trav Carter at trav@travcarter.com for more details.
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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 piano and singing, prayer (together and in ways that speak to us individually), and communion. A community dinner for all participants follows the service.
Note that the dinner on October 6 will be in the Ross Room in the Parish House
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Greetings, saints! This past Sunday at All Saints’, we continued our program year schedule! We held four worship services at our Midtown Atlanta campus: at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. with choral music and at 5:00 p.m. (our evening The Welcome Table service).
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett reflected on Jacob’s experience of a thin place– a “locale where the distance between heaven and earth collapses and we’re able to catch glimpses of the divine” (Eric Weiner). He observed that God remains constant over time, but we find ourselves changing, and we notice those changes upon reflection when we return to thin places. For many in our parish, Kanuga has been just that sort of place. It’s a place and a tradition that reminds us of the transformative power of participating in Christian community.
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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.
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Jazz at All Saints’ Series Begins October 11 with Pianist Gary Motley
Friday, October 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Church
Join us for the inaugural Jazz at All Saints’ concert on Friday, October 11, featuring the acclaimed Gary Motley Quartet at 7:00 p.m., followed by a reception in Ellis Hall. Experience the soul-stirring jazz of Gary Motley, celebrated pianist, composer and Emory professor. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students at allsaintsatlanta.org/jazz.
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World Premiere!
Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 11:15 a.m., Church
Starting at the 11:15 service this week, the choir will begin introducing the newly composed Mass of All Saints', a new service music setting that was commissioned for us by All Saints' member, Frank Thomas. The composer is Daniel Knaggs, a rising star of serious, young American composers. We will gradually learn the parts of this great work during October, leading up to the premiere on All Saints Sunday, November 3. Join us in our gratitude to Frank, and the gift of new music!
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Director of Music Scott Lamlein’s Recital at The Cathedral of St. Philip
Sunday, October 20, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Cathedral of St. Philip
Our own Scott Lamlein is featured on the weekly pre-Evensong recital series on the Aeolian-Skinner organ at the Cathedral of St. Philip on October 20 at 3:15 p.m. Join in person or online at: cathedralatl.org/worship/music
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Dr. Barbara A. Yankey is a seminarian at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in the Episcopal and Anglican Studies Program, and is currently posted to All Saints' Episcopal Church for her Contextual Education and Spiritual Formation. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at Georgia State University’s School of Public Health, where her research focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, and she teaches courses in epidemiology, public health statistics, and chronic and infectious diseases. Dr. Yankey holds a PhD in Public Health, an MPH, and an MPA from Georgia State University, as well as a Master's in Clinical Pharmacy from Kharkov State University in Ukraine. Known as "Hello-Barbara," she is passionate about Eucharistic Adoration, community peace-building, and fostering loving communion among families and communities.
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COMPOSER of the WEEK
German Romantic composer, pianist and conductor Felix Mendelssohn wrote the famous 'Wedding March' from a 'Midsummer Night's Dream' and founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music. His oratorio Elijah was given its premiere in 1846 to an ecstatic audience of 2,000 people. It had taken him some ten years to prepare, including penning most of the libretto himself. It was very much the ‘Messiah’ of its day: hugely popular, cementing Mendelssohn’s position as one of the greatest composers of sacred music.
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Ushering for All Saints
All Saints' Usher Ministry invites volunteers to serve our church. We offer hospitality and assistance to all worshippers. Ushers distribute bulletins, collect offerings, provide counts and assist with communion. If you would like to serve, contact Charlie Rigby at 770-330-9370 or at polyadd333@gmail.com.
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Jesus on the Front Page
Sundays, 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m., Parish Hall 307
In this weekly Sunday morning discussion of a current news story, participants reflect on how we are called to live as faithful people. In a nonpartisan reflection, we explore how we might be called to pray differently, think differently or act differently in our private and public lives. We ask where God might be found in this story and learn to name our lament as well as our hope. E-mail Clark Lemons (clemons@emory.edu) if you have questions!
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The Journey Bible Study
Weekly on Mondays, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., on Zoom
The Journey (Bible Study) continues, led by The Rev. Karen Evans, Parish Priest Associate. Starting in September, we will resume our journey through the Book of Revelation. The only requirements are a Bible and a willingness to learn. E-mail kevans@allsaintsatlanta.org for additional class information.
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School of the Spirit: “And It Was Good” with the Candler Foundry
Each Wednesday in October, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., on Zoom
Join the Candler Foundry for a five-session course exploring our responsibility for "this fragile earth, our island home." Taught by leading scholars and theologians, the course explores ecological care through the intersecting lens of theology, spirituality, and ethics, and leads participants to respond to shifting realities in hopeful and generative ways. All Saints' parishioners may register for free using the promotional code “AllSaints24” at check-out with this link: bit.ly/asec-cf-anditwasgood
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Adult Inquirer's Class - Fall 2024
Wednesdays in fall, beginning October 9
Adult Inquirer’s Class is a five-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 four meetings are on Zoom with the final session in person over dinner at the church. Participants are asked to commit to all five sessions. Additional Adult Inquirer’s classes will be held in winter and spring. Upon completion of classes, confirmation and membership will be available. For more details contact Simon Mainwaring at (smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org) or Tracey Sage (tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org).
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Sunday Morning Breakfast
Sundays, from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Ellis Hall
Join us for a delicious breakfast and fellowship with the saints before Sunday services in Ellis Hall. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for kids.
Note that there will be no Sunday Morning Breakfast on October 6 due to preparation for the Blessing of the Animals that morning.
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Wednesdays @ All Saints'
Wednesdays throughout the year, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ellis Hall
Join us for Wednesdays @ All Saints' (aka Wednesday Night Supper). Grab a friend to come enjoy a meal while connecting with the community. Please note, we have new pricing:
- Adults - $14
- Kids (5-18) - $7
- Kids under 5 – Free
- Students – $8
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Midtown Alliance Plaza Party
Thursday, October 10, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., North Ave. MARTA Station
Join us for a pre-Pride weekend celebration featuring family-friendly performances by some of Atlanta's top drag queens and kings. Enjoy music by DJs at Mary's and My Sister's Room, playing Pride anthems by Donna Summer, Madonna, and Lizzo. Hosted by local comedian and "Funny Bus" tour guide Connor Lyons. This event also includes a colorful selfie booth and Dolphin Water Ice treats. At 4pm there will be an unveiling of the new MARTA pride-theme bus wraps.
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ All Sorts’ Pride Celebration
Sunday, October 13, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard
All Saints' is celebrating Pride Sunday with food and fanfare in the courtyard after the 11:15 a.m. service. Everyone is invited to help celebrate this annual event with food and festivities. Please join us. Following this event, please meet at 1p.m. on the church steps to enjoy the Annual Pride Parade.
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Diocesan Commission on LGTBQ+ Ministry Joins the Atlanta Annual Pride Parade
Sunday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., MARTA Civic Center Station to 10th into Piedmont Park
The parade kicks off from the Civic Center MARTA Station at noon. Look for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s sign and march with us in celebration! There are limited spots available—up to 200 marchers will be permitted this year, so don't miss out—reserve your spot here to march alongside us. Register at Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Registration
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Novel Theology October Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Ross Room
On Wednesday, October 16, Novel Theology will discuss “The Netanyahus” by Joshua Cohen. Please join us in the Ross Room or on Zoom! Contact Laura Trott at lmtrott@gmail.com to join the mailing list and for Zoom information!
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Trunk or Treat/Harry Potter and the Theological Imagination
Sunday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Kennedy Courtyard and Ellis Hall
Save the date for our Trunk or Treat and Eucharist on October 27. Join in on the fun with costumes, candy, singing, a Eucharist service and a movie screening.
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Trunk or Treat
- 4:40 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. - Children's Choir Sing
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. - Eucharist Service
- 5:20 p.m. - 7: 00 p.m. - Dinner and a Movie
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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, 9:00 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 6th – 8th grade) and Y’all Saints’ (9th – 12th grade)
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in The Attic (3rd floor of the Pritchett Center)
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Bridge of Light Service Event
Saturday, October 19, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The Atlanta Capitol Building
Join us in our work with Bridge of Light, providing services and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta by utilizing mobile resource centers to offer showers, hygiene kits, and clean clothing. For more information, please contact Tasia Blair, our Young Adults Coordinator, at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org
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Young Adults’ Brunch & Bible Study
Sunday, October 20, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 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. Please contact Tasia Blair, our Young Adults Coordinator, at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Young Adult Fellowship Online!
Are you in your 20s or 30s and interested in fellowship, discipleship and service? Reach out to Tasia Blair at youngadults@allsaintsatlanta.org to receive our monthly newsletter, get added to the WhatsApp group chat and find out what events we have coming up!
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Threads Sunday
Sunday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Services, in the Church
Join us for Threads Sunday! Come and get to know our new director Marcia Mayfield as she shares a little about herself and the wonderful things that are going on at Threads.
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Threads Annual Coat Drive
Runs from Sunday, October 13 to Sunday, November 24
Bring new and gently used winter coats to donate to the many children that Threads serves each week. Please drop off coats between October 13 - November 24, in one of the Threads bins located on the All Saints' campus
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Calling for The Giving Tree Volunteers
Are you interested in helping organize the Giving Tree this year which runs from November 24 -December 22 and supports five organizations in holiday giving and relationship building? If so, please contact our Director of Refugee Ministries, Louisa Merchant, at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org, for more information.
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Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is Calling for Volunteers
MAC is looking for Volunteers to serve our community by meeting with clients, packing grocery bags, office maintenance, and more! Please contact MAC to schedule a shift. We also need essential donations such as laundry detergent, food, and hygiene items. Thank you for helping us serve our neighbors in need! Please contact Savanna Keo at savanna@midtownassistancecenter.org for more details and to schedule a volunteer shift.
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We Need You! Volunteer Receptionists
Become a volunteer receptionist at All Saints’! Our volunteers work on a bi-weekly schedule covering a four-hour shift. If interested, please contact Marie Louise Muhumuza at mlmuhumuza@allsaintsatlanta.org or Tracey Sage at tsage@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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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 threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Current Needs:
- Tween boys shirts in sizes small to extra large
- Tween boys' pants in sizes 6, 8, 10
- Tween girls' tops and pants in sizes 12, 14, 16
You may purchase items please via the Threads Amazon Wishlist: bit.ly/ASECThreadsOctober2024
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Read The Faith and Justice Collective's
October Newsletter
The October issue includes the following highlights:
- Loving and Serving Our Neighbors through Children’s Ministries
- Redlining: Systemic Racism in Action
- Last Call to Register to Vote
- All Parishioners Invited to All Sorts’ PRIDE Events
- Georgians for Alternatives to Death Penalty Plan Action Day
- New Scared Ground Circles Forming
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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 communications@allsaintsatlanta.org in .JPG or .PNG formats.
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Questions? Please contact Betsey Gibbs at bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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