The funeral service for former parishioner Ouida Bell is this Friday, April 17, at 10:00 am in Christ Chapel, with a reception following. | | |
The Rector's Reflection
The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray
Love Your Neighbor CAC Concert
7:00 pm Thursday, April 30
The Webber School
For many who have been long-time members, the Community Assistance Center holds a special place in their hearts. Folks remember the days when the Rev. Deacon Jackie Watt would gather folks up as volunteers and put them to work at the thrift shop and food pantries. In time, church member Tamara Carrera was hired as the full-time leader and spent over twenty years building and growing the program in countless ways. The annual gala was held in the church until CAC finally outgrew us in 2021. Now our own George Northrop is Director of Advancement-Community and continues the long tradition of supporting and leading this vital ministry.
That whole preamble is to say simply, Holy Innocents has long supported and loved the work of CAC. Randy Romig and our choir will be adding their voices and support with the "Love Your Neighbor" Concert on Thursday, April 30. Randy will be conducting our choir along with singers from other churches in the area as part of the program. They are all looking forward to raising their voices in support of the amazing programs at CAC.
I hope you will be able to join us for the concert. Tickets are $30 a person. For those of you able or interested, there are sponsorship options available as well. The good news this Easter Season is that the Community Assistance Center is doing amazing work in caring for those in need and at risk in our community- and we are absolutely a part of this critical ministry. I hope many of you can join us for this wonderful event!
Blessings,
Bill +
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Women of HI: Spring Dinner
April 23, 6:00 PM
We are honored to welcome Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe, Founder and Executive Director of Live Thrive, as our guest speaker. At its heart, Peggy’s story is an entrepreneurial journey—she saw a need in our community and quite literally filled it.
Through her work, she has made recycling more accessible across Atlanta, founding Live Thrive in 2010 and launching CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials), which has since diverted millions of pounds of waste from landfills and waterways.
Her work beautifully connects with the spirit of Earth Day, reminding us of our shared calling to care for and steward our environment. Come be inspired by Peggy’s story, learn about impactful work happening right here in our community, and enjoy a meaningful evening together.
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Youth Group: Beat the Bomb
April 26, 11:30-2:30 PM
Our youth group is heading to Beat the Bomb–an interactive, high-energy game experience where your team must solve challenges and dodge obstacles to defuse a paint or foam “bomb” before time runs out. It’s like a real-life video game, and it’s a blast! Transportation and lunch are provided, and best of all, this event is totally FREE! We will leave after worship at 11:30 and return to the church by 2:30 PM. RSVP is required to save your spot and secure a ride.
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GLOW
May 6, 6:00-7:00 PM
Let’s GLOW for Easter! Join us on Wednesday, May 6, for Wednesday Night GLOW, where we will celebrate Easter with a fun scavenger hunt, sweet treats, and a special craft. This is our last meeting before summer break, so mark your calendars and join us for a fun evening! For kids ages PreK–5th grade.
All ages are invited to gather for dinner at 5:30 PM. After dinner, kids will head to GLOW while parents are welcome to stay for wine and conversation. Friends are always welcome!
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VBS 2026: Knights of the North Castle
June 1–5
Join Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church for an unforgettable week at VBS 2026: Knights of the North Castle! June 1st–5th from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm, children will step into a world of courage, faith, and fun as they learn what it means to “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power” (Ephesians 6:10). Through exciting Bible stories, music, crafts, games, and fellowship, campers will discover the Armor of Faith and how God equips us to stand strong in every season of life.
Optional aftercare is available until 3:30 pm for families who need a longer day of fun and supervision.
The week will conclude with campers sharing their VBS song during the 10:15 am service on Sunday, June 7th. Families are warmly invited to stay after the service for a picnic lunch as we celebrate a wonderful week together!
Cost: $85 per camper | $85 additional for aftercare
Open to rising Pre-K through rising 5th grade. Rising 6th grade and up are invited to serve as youth leaders. Youth leaders, please sign up to volunteer here.
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Third Friday Breakfast: Men of HI
April 17, 7:30 AM
Enjoy warm hospitality, engaging discussions, and a fresh breakfast in the Frost Youth Center. Come for the conversation and stay for the fellowship.
Contact Charles Crosby | charles@corepm.net
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
May 5, 7:00-8:30 PM
Join us in the Parlor on Tuesday, May 5, 7:00–8:30 PM. We knit and crochet shawls for those in need, but bring any project—needlepoint, cross-stitch, even mending—and enjoy fellowship while you work.
Contact Cammie Ives | cammieives@gmail.com
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Church of the Common Ground
Sandwich Build
May 10, 11:15 AM
Please join us in the Parish Hall tomorrow to make sandwiches for our unhoused siblings who worship in Woodruff Park weekly. If you would like to help deliver the lunches and worship with our friends, we will leave at 12:15 PM.
Contact Robin Hickey | hickeys5040@gmail.com
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Reading Connections
May 11, 6:00 PM | Inglett C
The May Women’s Reading Connections meeting begins at 6:00 pm, with book discussion at 6:30 pm. This month’s book is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a novel about a mysterious older man whose quiet acts of generosity transform lives and build unexpected connections.
Contact Michelle Driscoll
dris1296@yahoo.com
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Bucket List Book Club
June 7, 1:00 PM | Parlor
This co-ed group is reading The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. The next meeting will be held on June 7 at 1:00 pm.
Contact Audrey Sumner audreysum4833@gmail.com
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Men's Dinner & a Book
May 12, 6:30 PM
The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM and the book is Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose by Jennifer Wallace. Kevin Nuffer is hosting. If you would like to attend, please contact Jeremy Webber for details. All men at Holy Innocents are included and invited.
Contact Jeremy Webber
jhwwebber@gmail.com
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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:
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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
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