Dear Y'All Saints, Welcome to 2020! The world is now just as close to the year 2038 as we are to the year 2002 when most of our high school seniors were born. Let that sink in. We have some wonderful programs planned as we usher in this new decade and celebrate God's presence with us in every season. This Sunday we launch Confirm Not Conform with our 8th through 10th grade confirmation class and their mentors. They will be blessed at the 9:00 service. At 10:20, all youth in 6th through 12th grade will have Attic Hour and/or Confirmation Classes in the Attic. This Sunday evening will also be the first Sunday night live of the semester. We'll be catching up after the Christmas break and enjoying breakfast for dinner in the Attic, courtesy of WaHo (Waffle House). Happy New Year! Zack and Joel

Grace and Peace,

The Rev. Zack Nyein Associate Rector znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org www.yallsaints.church

Welcome, Anne Henn! We are thrilled to share that our own Anne Henn, All Saints' parishioner and familiar face to many, is joining the staff team through May of this year in a part-time capacity as short term Administrative Assistant for Children and Youth Ministries. Anne will be assisting Zack, Kathy, and Joel in continuing the work of our children and youth ministries "renovation" begun with our consultants at Ministry Architects last year. Her work will be pivotal in ensuring that all of our databases and communication channels are 100% up to date as we continue planning for growth and sustainability. She may be contacted at ahenn@allsaintsatlanta.org. Welcome, Anne!

Pilgrimage Spaces Available: Opening to 11-12th Grade We still have a number of spaces open for this summer's youth pilgrimage to England, June 13 - 21. While typically part of the 10th grade year at All Saints', we are opening the pilgrimage to 11th and 12th graders who have never been on a youth pilgrimage. Beginning with seeking God in the city in London, we will connect with our roots in the Church of England as we head east towards Canterbury Cathedral, where our journey will culminate. Along the way we will enjoy a Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Experience and stopover in Oxford, where we we will take a C.S. Lewis tour around the town and university. It promises to be an amazing pilgrimage! The cost is $3,000 and scholarships are available. Please contact Rev. Zack iff you are interested. znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org

Confirmation Registration Confirmation for 8th through 10th graders begins this Sunday. Last call to register! Learn more and sign up below. Youth participants and their mentors will be blessed at the 9:00 a.m. service this Sunday. We will meet in the library at 8:30 a.m. and head over to the. church together. The first class session will take place immediately following, from 10:20 until 11:05 in the Attic.

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Pop-up Volunteer Opportunity All Saints' clothing ministry, Threads, recently received a very large donation. They could use help this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to sort through the items. This is an excellent way to earn volunteer hours and an even more meaningful way to serve the community! All are welcome! Interested? Show up at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Contact Joel for more information. jsmith@allsaintsaltanta.org

Becoming Beloved Community Overnight February 16 - 17, Noon to Noon at All Saints'/the Attic Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 16 and Monday, 17, noon to noon, when All Saints' and the Diocese of Atlanta will host youth from around the region for a Becoming Beloved Community overnight event on President's Day Weekend. This immersive, one-day experience is designed to foster meaningful conversations around equity and diversity in the church and in the world. All middle and high schoolers are welcome to participate. Cost: $20 | Registration opening soon. Stay tuned!

Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Blessing of Confirmation Youth and Mentors @ 9:00 a.m. Service (Meet at 8:40 a.m. in the Library) Attic Hour and Confirmation Session 1 (Grades 6-12), 10:20 a.m. in the Attic Sunday Night Live (Grades 6-12), 6:00 p.m. in the Attic SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Attic Hour (Grades 6-12), 10:20 a.m. in the Attic FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Friday Night Attic Invasion (Grades 6-8), 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the Attic SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Attic Hour and Confirmation Session 2 (Grades 6-12), 10:20 a.m. in the Attic Sunday Night Live (Grades 6-12), 6:00 p.m. in the Attic

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For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein 404-267-4277 | znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org | www.yallsaints.church