Pastoral Note

The funeral service for Beth Tarkington's sister Meghan Suzanne Johns will be Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the church. Beth and Bob are grateful for your prayers.

Give rest, O Christ,

to your servant with your saints,

where sorrow and pain are no more,

neither sighing, but life everlasting.

Announcements

• The office will be closed on Friday, June 19th. However, the Men of HI will be having breakfast in Frost Youth Center at 7:30 AM!
• The Women of HI are bringing donuts this Sunday at 8:45 AM
• The office will also be closed Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6.

An Invitation to Worship 

Megan Atkinson

As we move into our summer routines, church gatherings are a way we stay connected to one another and to our community. Continuing to show up, to notice beauty together, and to share life even when our rhythms shift.  

We invite you tomorrow evening to the opening reception of Refuse to Fade: Defiance and Color, a powerful exhibition by Atlanta artist Alisha Morgan. 

This collection comes out of a deeply personal story. After being diagnosed at twenty-six with a rare and life-threatening cancer, Morgan was told she might not survive. Twenty years later, her work tells a different story, one of resilience, gratitude, and life continuing forward in unexpected ways. Her floral paintings, set against dark backgrounds, each represent a year lived and a life held onto with care. 



In a quiet way, this exhibition reminds us that art can be part of our spiritual life. It helps us notice beauty, hold space for grief, and give thanks for what has been sustained. Sometimes art becomes a kind of prayer when words feel limited. 

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of reflection, color, and gratitude as we witness a story of life that refused to fade. 

Refuse to Fade: Defiance and Color 

June 18 | 6:00–7:30 PM 

Ventulett Gallery

Third Friday Breakfast: Men of HI

June 19, 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

Patriotic Concert and Lunch 

June 25, 12:00 PM

Celebrate the arrival of our new Director of Music, Dock Anderson, at a special concert on Thursday, June 25! Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music and familiar favorites. A lunch will be held beforehand. Dock’s first Sunday will be June 21, with a reception following worship.

Women of HI: Mahjong Night

July 10, 6:30 PM

Join Women of Holy Innocents for an evening of laughter and lively games at our Mahjong Night! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just learning the tiles, all are welcome for this special time of community and connection. You don’t need to be an experienced player to attend, but you should know the basics of how to play. This is not a learning session.

Church of the Common Ground 
Sandwich Build

July 12, 11:15 AM

Please join us in the Parish Hall 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

Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong

CAC & Solidarity Sandy Springs

HIEC is partnering with Community Assistance Center (CAC) through their Tools for School program, with a goal to provide 1000 backpacks and school supplies to local children in need.

There are several ways to get involved:

1. Make a Financial Donation (by mid-June): CAC can stretch monetary donations further by purchasing supplies in bulk, allowing them to serve even more students. To donate, visit: ourcac.org/donate/ and select "Tools for School."

2. Donate Backpacks or Supplies (by 7/15): Purchase backpacks and/or school supplies and deliver them to CAC. Their volunteer teams will pack and distribute them to students before the school year begins. A list of needed supplies will be shared soon.

3. Volunteer: Help prepare backpacks beginning July 16, or volunteer during distribution events on July 25 at the South Sandy Springs Mini-Market or July 30–August 1 at CAC's Main Office.

Backpack Drive for Solidarity Sandy Springs

Holy Innocents is partnering with Solidarity Sandy Springs to help provide backpacks for students in our community. Please join us as we collect much-needed items to ensure all kids start off next school year on the right foot. More information to come!

Reading Connections

July 13, 6:00 PM | Inglett C

The meeting begins with light refreshments, and the book discussion begins at 6:30 PM. This month’s book is The Henna Artist by Alak Joshi. A historical fiction novel set in 1950s Jaipur, India, following Lakshmi, a young woman who escapes an abusive marriage to become a sought-after henna artist for the wealthy elite, navigating a world of tradition, secrets, and the challenges of independence. 

Contact Michelle Driscoll

dris1296@yahoo.com

Men's Dinner & a Book

July 14, 6:30 PM

The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, July 14, at 6:30 PM, and the book is Phantom Fleet by Alexander Rose. Jeremy Webber is hosting. If you would like to attend, please contact him 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