Lent Class with Temple Sinai

“A season is set for everything” 

Rituals, Traditions, and Theology for when our time comes.

March 20, 27 & April 3, 10 at 7:00 PM



Senior Rabbi Ron Segal and Bill Murray will teach and share the Jewish and Christian perspectives on death, dying, resurrection, grieving, celebrating, and life. Similar to past classes, the goal is to get to know our neighbors and go deeper in conversations and relationships. Please plan to come to all four classes to get to know each other better as we learn, share, and laugh together.

March 20: Temple Sinai 

March 27: Holy Innocents

April 3: Temple Sinai 

April 10: Holy Innocents

Renee's Reflection

Renee Stephens, Director of Membership and Children's Ministries

“Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.” Psalm 42:7

This past Sunday, the kids in Sunday school had the joy of sorting the food donations for CAC. It was a beautiful, coordinated chaos as kids were grabbing bags of food and yelling to each other “I got tuna!” “I have corn!” “Tomatoes, tomatoes, I have the tomatoes!!” Older kids took charge saying, “Ok we have to organize this pile.” Three of the oldest begged me to stay and finish even when it was time for us to end. Even the youngest enjoyed sorting like foods together and watching the piles grow higher and higher. By the end of the class, a rumor had spread through the little kids that each pile of food was a kingdom and so they would say to each other, “take this to the cereal kingdom!” The joy poured out from their every word and movement, but it was more than that too. They knew the work that they were doing was meaningful and they already knew how to do it. They were comfortable. 

A lot can be said about comfort but ultimately that is the calling we have in our relationship with God. “Deep calls to deep…” Our souls come from God and know God but our physical selves need a bit more practice. The more that we practice feeling, hearing, and sitting in the presence of God, the easier it is to recognize. That is what has gotten me through my most difficult times. When it feels like your entire world has crumbled down around you, you don’t have the capacity to learn or practice something new. You fall back on what feels comfortable.  



So, I invite you to make your life an offering that mirrors what we had in Sunday school last week. Let God be your place of comfort. When life is easy, pour your heart into practicing being in the presence of God, so that when the road gets difficult, you fall back on your comfort. Life is full of unexpected highs and lows, and we are so lucky that we have a God who sees us through them both. A God who pours out grace abundantly and strengthens us in all goodness. So, join us this Lenten season for one of our many offerings (the CAC food drive, the Lenten series with Temple Sinai, the Women’s Evening of Inspiration, Young Adult egg stuffing party, Friends of Music and more!) and let your soul be nourished in God. 

CAC Lenten Food Drive Showing Good Results!

The second week of Lent showed a significant improvement in activity for our CAC Lenten food drive!

So far, Holy Innocents’ contributions have produced:

• 450 pounds of food, equating to $1,175.
• $5,000 in donations, equating to 2,793 pounds of food.

Thank you to all who contributed both food and money to our efforts during the first two weeks!

This past Sunday, the youth Sunday School classes helped sort the donated food items. Renee’s reflections perfectly capture the young ones’ joy and enthusiasm as they learned very important lessons in giving to others. We hope their spirit exemplifies what we can do as a parish to meet our goals.

We are one-third of the way to our monetary goal of $15,000 that Bill set for us as a parish. Every dollar that is raised is put to use exponentially by CAC as they can purchase items in bulk from suppliers for a discounted price. And every can or bag of food we donate goes directly onto their pantry shelves for their shoppers.

Here are a few reminders:

• If you purchase food online, enter Holy Innocents in the “Company Name” block during checkout.
• If you donate money, please send or deliver the check to the church so we can determine how many pounds of food your donation is worth.
• Drop off donated food items in the Bishop Commons

Food items are most needed:

• Physical purchases: click here
• Online purchases: click here

If you’ve donated, thank you for your support of CAC. If not, please join us in our Lenten observance and help our neighbors in need. Look for weekly updates and volunteer opportunities. For more information check our website here, or contact Charles Crosby at charles@corepm.net or Jan Paul at janpaul1005@gmail.com.

Easter Flowers & Music

Help us prepare for a beautiful and meaningful celebration of Easter! We invite you to make a donation to support Easter flowers and music. You may dedicate your gift In Memory of or In Thanksgiving for a loved one. These dedications will be included in our Easter bulletins as a meaningful way to honor your loved ones. To donate, please use this online form or the envelopes in the pew. When donating, please use the memo line to indicate how you would like your donation to printed in the bulletins. Deadline for donations is April 10th. For more information, please contact Renee Stephens at rstephens@holyinnocents.org

Third Friday: Men of HI

March 21

Enjoy warm hospitality, engaging discussions, and a fresh sausage and biscuit breakfast. Come for the conversation and stay for the fellowship—7:30 AM in the Frost Youth Center.



Contact Charles Crosby | charles@corepm.net

Newcomer's BBQ

March 26, 6:00-8:00 PM



Join the Holy Innocents’ Church Clergy, Vestry, and Welcome Team for a BBQ dinner while making new friends.

Young Adult Egg Stuffing Party

April 2, 6:00 PM

Calling all young adults for an Easter egg stuffing party on April 2 at 6:00 PM! This is a great way to give back and bring joy to the Church. Join us for food, fun, and to connect with other young adults. Meet in Bishop Commons from 6:00-7:00 PM.

An Evening of Inspiration: WOHI Dinner & Event

April 3, 6:00-8:00 PM

Give yourself the gift of grace. Join us to learn from Katherine Wolf, founder of Hope Heals. She’s a disrupter in the most inspiring way: "disrupting the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life." Her story is extraordinary, and so is what she and her team have accomplished since her catastrophic stroke in 2008, at age 26. The cost is $15. Sign up below.

FOMA: Song of Atlanta

April 6, 4:00 PM

Song of Atlanta is a captivating women's acappella show chorus, performing songs in four-part harmony in the barbershop style. They have been a part of the Atlanta music community for 67+ years! Members come from all over Metro Atlanta and the Southeast to sing and perform with this exhilarating group that takes artistry to a new level. They rehearse every Tuesday at HIEC.

Reading Connections

April 7, 6:00 PM

Join us for the April Reading Connections meeting at 6:00 PM on Monday, the 7th. We’ll meet in Inglett Hall C. This month's book is The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu. The novel delves into the lives of a group of teachers navigating their personal and professional challenges at a high school in Texas.

Contact Michelle Driscoll | dris1296@yahoo.com

Agape Family Dinner

April 17, 6:00-7:00 PM



You're invited to our Agape Family Dinner on April 17th at 6:00 PM! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Holy Week by sharing in food, fellowship, and connection. This will be a warm, welcoming atmosphere with activities for all ages to mark the Last Supper. Whether you're a long-time member or a first-time guest, we welcome you to bring your family and friends for a night filled with joy and warmth to mark this special occasion. Catered Mediterranean dinner is $10 per adult. Children and youth are free.

Men of HI Retreat

April 25-27

The Men of Holy Innocents will gather at Lake Logan Episcopal Center in Canton, North Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, for a weekend of spiritual enrichment, fellowship, and renewal. The retreat begins with dinner on Friday evening, followed by a Saturday morning program. Saturday afternoon is free for activities like hiking, a visit to Waynesville, golf, fishing, or relaxing on the porch. We’ll wrap up on Sunday morning with the Eucharist.

Fees include lodging and all meals.

Single occupancy: $495 (1 single room available)

Double occupancy: $356

Contact John Harris | harris4338@gmail.com

678-761-6765 

Men's Dinner and a Book

May 13, 6:30 PM



The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm and the book is "The Right Stuff " by Tom Wolfe. Tony Clarke is hosting. If you would like to attend, please contact Jeremy Webber at jhwwebber@gmail.com for details. All men at Holy Innocents are included and invited.

Youth Group: Study Hall

March 23, 4:00-6:00 PM

Our 6th-12th grade students will meet for Youth Group: Study Hall on Sunday, March 23rd. We will gather in Frost from 4:00-6:00 to practice some spiritual exercises before catching up on homework and studying. Students are invited to bring their schoolwork and use this time to recharge and get ready for the week ahead. Light dinner will be provided and friends are welcome!

Children’s Choir

April 13, 9:00 AM

We are so excited to be singing and leading the processional for Palm Sunday. Our awesome kids have been working hard on our Palm Sunday piece and will lead the Palm Sunday processional at the 10:15 service and then sing our anthem at the very beginning of the service. Kids meet in Sunday school at 9:00 before we start rehearsal at 9:30 and get our big palm leaves!

Easter Egg Hunt

April 20, 9:30 AM

The hunt is on! Join us at 9:30 AM for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring a basket and meet near the entrance of the playground behind the Church. Kids will hunt with their age groups. After the hunt, join us inside for refreshments, and kids can congregate and open their eggs together before worship at 10:15 AM.

VBS

June 2-6

Join Holy Innocents Episcopal Church for a very special Road Trip VBS June 2nd-6th! This year's VBS is based on Joshua 1:9, "The LORD your God is with you wherever you go." It reminds us that God's presence is always near no matter where the journey of life takes us. Kids will go on an exciting journey to discover new places, new friends, and new ways that we can discover God's goodness and presence everywhere. Open to rising Pre-K to rising 5th grade. Rising 6th grade and up are invited to serve as youth leaders. The cost is $85 with optional aftercare until 3:30 for an additional $85