Sunday Morning Fun


Come for donuts provided by the Men of HI this Sunday at 9:00 AM. The Rev. John Porter preaches at the morning services.

September 6 — How Does Jesus Save?

For this Labor Day weekend, we will rightly focus on the labor of those who make our world go round. For our Adult Forum, we will talk about the labor Jesus did for us. How does Jesus save us? Believe it or not, the church has never officially given an answer. There are lots of theories and ideas. Join us for a quick tour of how Jesus saves!

September 13 — Episcopal School Sunday

HIES will provide its always-wonderful breakfast. Our forum will include religious education teachers from each division, along with Head Chaplain Dr. Stefanie Taylor. We look forward to sharing about our newly hired religion faculty, our present course offerings, and our departmental mission to model an inclusive approach to the study of religion that instills in students respect for the dignity of every human being. Lower School Chaplain Trey Davis will preach, and we’ll enjoy special music from the HIES chorus, instrumentalists, and our adult choir.

September 20 — Building and Renovation Update

Our Building and Renovation Team will update us on the work they have been doing this summer with our architects, led by Hank Houser. The Covenant Group will provide breakfast.

September 27 to November 1 — The Corinthians Conversation

A new six-week class led by Emory faculty begins. We’ll explore the issues faced by the church in Corinth and the Apostle Paul’s conversations with its members. Paul consistently returns to the “big picture”: the Corinthians’ embodiment of Jesus. We’ll also look to the emotional relationship between Paul and a church in crisis. Finally, we’ll ask how their conversation can offer support and guidance to the church today as we navigate the conflicts of the 21st century.

And there’s more! Beginning in September, we’ll also offer a Wednesday-night opportunity here at HIEC with friends from Sandy Springs United Methodist Church and Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church.

How to Read the Bible

Six Wednesdays, September 16–October 21

Fellowship at 6:30 PM, Class from 7:00–8:00 PM

The Rev. Larry Varghese, a Hebrew Bible doctoral student at Emory, will lead this six-week course. Larry is a phenomenal teacher with a gift for making biblical scholarship engaging and accessible.



The course will explore the various genres found in Scripture, the differences among English translations and how they came into existence, and the Scripture we have inherited. Blending biblical scholarship with the practical questions congregants commonly encounter, the class will equip us with tools for our own reading and study of the Bible.

Plant Sale

September 12 & October 10, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Holy Comforter Episcopal Church & Friendship Center will have two plant sales this fall–September 12 and October 10, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Everything they grow is organic, plus all proceeds from our sales go towards running programs for the Friendship Center. Learn more here.

Men of HI: Braves Game

September 13, 1:35 PM

Cheer on the Atlanta Braves with the Men of HI! Join us for an afternoon of baseball, fellowship, and fun at Truist Park. Tickets are $33 each, and space is limited to 30 participants. Reserve your spot today! Payments may be made online or by cash/check in the office. 

Men of HI: Third Friday Breakfast

September 18, 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)

Coffee for Parents of Young Children

September 27, 9:00-10:00 AM

Parents and caregivers of children aged 4 and under are invited to a cozy coffee hour to connect and get to know one another. This gathering is open to members, newcomers, and families baptized within the last three years. No agenda, just coffee, breakfast, conversation, and community.

Contact: Renee Stephens (rstephens@holyinnocents.org)

Men of HI: Low Country Boil

October 4, 5:30 PM

The Men of HI are heading to the banks of the Chattahoochee for their annual Low Country Boil! Spend the evening enjoying great food, drinks, and good company by the river.



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

Pride Eucharist

October 4, 5:30 PM

All are invited to this year's Pride Eucharist! The service will be on October 4, at 5:30 PM, Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur. The Rev. Rhett Solomon will serve as celebrant, and The Rev. Horace Griffin will be the guest preacher. 

Blessing of the Animals

October 4, 6:00 PM

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.

Pride Parade 

October 11, 11:45 AM



All are invited to participate in this year's Pride Parade as a volunteer or walker. On October 9 and 10, volunteers are needed to help decorate the float at St. Luke's Atlanta. On October 11, the day of the parade, walkers can arrive on site at the Civic Center MARTA Station at 11:45 AM. If you plan to participate as a volunteer or walker, please register here.

Church of the Common Ground 
Sandwich Build

September 27, 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)

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)

Sign up for Foyers!

Want to make new friends or renew acquaintances? Sign up for Foyers on the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk. The purpose of Foyers is to get to know fellow parishioners in a small group setting (which is usually a simple dinner). After the sign-up period is complete, groups of between 6 and 8 will be formed. Each group will have a starting host couple (or two singles) who will host the first dinner based on the availability of everyone in their group. At each get-together, plans for who will host the next are made and a date set. Everyone in the group is expected to host one dinner during the year. Since the fall is such a busy time, most groups won’t have their first get-together until the new year. Historically, Foyers met Sunday evenings, but each group can determine the best time for their dinners. A Foyers brochure with complete details is available at the Welcome Desk.  

Contact: Phyllis Weisser (pcweisser@yahoo.com)

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.

College Connection Deadline

September 16

Do you have a child in college who was once part of the HIEC Youth Group? We would love the opportunity to remind them that they are still a valued part of our community! We are putting together care packages to let them know they are loved, supported, and thought of while they are away at school.

Please send Megan Atkinson their updated mailing address, cell number, and any gift card preferences by September 16, and we will make sure they receive a little piece of home from HIEC!

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.

Reading Connections

September 14, 6:00 PM

Women’s Reading Connections will gather on Monday, September 14, beginning with light refreshments at 6:00 pm and book discussion at 6:30 pm.

This month’s selection is The Guest List by Lucy Foley, a gripping mystery set at a glamorous wedding on a remote Irish island. As secrets surface and tensions rise among the guests, the celebration takes a deadly turn. With its atmospheric setting and classic whodunit structure, the novel has drawn comparisons to the mysteries of Agatha Christie.

Men's Dinner & a Book

September 8, 6:30 PM

The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM, and the book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention–and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari. Rolf Meinhold is hosting. We will be meeting at Holy Innocents Church. 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

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