Our stewardship theme Together. For Good. reminds us that we gather, pray, learn, serve, and care for one another together. Take a moment to watch this week’s stewardship video above and prayerfully consider your pledge. Your generosity helps sustain the ministry we share and the welcome we extend to others. Read more on our giving page here.

FOM Concert Series Opens Oct. 24!

Dock Anderson, Director of Music

Our new Friends of Music Concert Series is about to begin, and I couldn't be more excited about our opening concert!



On Saturday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m., we'll welcome the Joe Alterman Trio to Bishop Commons for an evening of outstanding jazz. Joe is a remarkable Atlanta-based pianist whose infectious enthusiasm, extraordinary musicianship, and engaging personality have made him a favorite with audiences across the country. Rooted in the great traditions of jazz, his playing is full of warmth, energy, and joy. The trio will also be joined by a special guest vocalist, making the evening even more exciting!

One of our goals for the Friends of Music series is to bring exceptional musical experiences to Holy Innocents and the wider community, offering opportunities to gather, connect, and enjoy music together. This promises to be a wonderful beginning to what I hope will become a cherished tradition in the life of our parish.

The concert is free and open to everyone, so please invite your friends, neighbors, and family members. We'll also have a reception with wine, cheese, and refreshments, giving everyone a chance to visit and enjoy one another's company.

Please take a moment to sign up if you plan to attend! While there is no admission charge, having an idea of how many people to expect will help us prepare enough refreshments for everyone. And if you're bringing guests, please include them in your count.

I hope you'll join us for a terrific evening of music and fellowship as we launch this exciting new chapter in the musical life of Holy Innocents. I look forward to seeing you there!

Joe Alterman Jazz Trio

October 24, 7:00-8:30 PM

Settle in for an evening of live jazz, wine, and cheese in Bishop Commons with Atlanta jazz pianist Joe Alterman. Known for bringing swing, soul, and an unmistakable sense of joy to the piano, Alterman is a longtime mentee of jazz greats Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis, carrying forward their groove-filled, life-affirming approach while bringing a musical voice all his own. McCann called him “a giant,” while Ahmad Jamal hailed him as “a very special artist.”

Alterman has released eight critically acclaimed albums and performed at celebrated venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Blue Note. His work also appears on two Grammy Award-winning projects, and his collaborators have ranged from jazz legends to Atlanta music icon Dallas Austin.

Beyond the stage, Alterman is a writer, interviewer, and host and producer of The Upside of Jazz on WABE 90.1, where he explores the music, people, and stories that have shaped jazz. At the heart of it all is his piano—joyful, swinging, and alive.

The Corinthians Conversation

Sundays through November 1
9:00-10:00 AM Ingeltt hall

This class led by Dr. Ebby Arnold Emory's Candler School of Theology has been a big hit on Sunday morning. Many of us who have been reading the Bible for a long time walked away saying, "I learned so much about Paul that I didn't know! I'm so glad I came." Join us for breakfast by the parents of our youth.

Men of HI: Third Friday Breakfast

October 16, 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)

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

October 25, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25! Come in costume for Sunday School and worship, then stick around after the service for an afternoon full of fall fun and festive fellowship. We’ll have something for everyone, including: Trunk or Treat, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Lunch, Cake Walk, and more! Whether you're young or just young at heart, all are welcome to join in the fun as we enjoy the beauty of fall together.

Trunk or Treat Volunteers

We need you! Sign up to host a trunk for our Trunk or Treat on October 25. Decorate your trunk as simple or as elaborate as you would like. Prizes will be offered for Most Creative Trunk, Best Decorated Trunk, and Funniest Trunk. Setup will begin immediately after 10:15 worship, and Trunk or Treating will begin after lunch. Email Renee Stephens (rstephens@holyinnocents.org) to volunteer to host a trunk.

Parents' Coffee

October 25, 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)

Women of HI:
Corks, Colas & Conversation

October 28, 5:30-7:00 PM

Join the Women of HI for a relaxed evening of conversation, fellowship, and community. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting someone new, this casual gathering is a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, build connections, and support one another. Refreshments will be available, and all women are welcome! Come as you are and enjoy a fun evening of conversation and connection.



Contact: Jenny Cantrell (jennypcan@aol.com)

Prayer Shawl

November 3, 7:00-8:30 PM | Bishop Commons

The Prayer Shawl Ministry gathers 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)

Holiday Market

November 8, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Holy Innocents Holiday Market! Browse gifts and goodies from local artists, makers, bakers, and other creative vendors, all gathered right here at Holy Innocents. Whether you’re checking off your Christmas list or just seeing what catches your eye, there will be plenty to explore throughout the morning.

Interested in being a vendor? We’d love to feature artists, makers, bakers, and anyone with something creative to share. There is no cost to participate, and Holy Innocents will provide a table and tablecloth for your display.

Contact: Elaine Morgan (ewmorgan1@bellsouth.net)

CCG: Sandwich Build

November 15, 11:15 AM, Parish Hall

Please join us after the 10:15 am service to help make sandwiches for our unhoused siblings at Church of the Common Group. If you would like to help deliver the lunches and worship with our friends, we will leave at 12:15 pm and return to HIEC after the service.

Contact: Robin Hickey (hickeys5040@gmail.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.

Children’s Choir

October 18

Our Children’s Choir has been preparing to sing a beautiful anthem at the 10:15 service on October 18th following Children’s Chapel. All kids preK-5th grade are welcome to participate. Rehearsals are ongoing in Sunday School and Children’s Chapel.

Contact: Renee Stephens (rstephens@holyinnocents.org)

Club 45: Halloween Breakfast Party

October 25, 9:00–10:15 AM

4th & 5th graders, join us this Sunday at 9:15 for a Halloween Breakfast Party. Wear your costume and come ready to enjoy breakfast, special treats, and fun times with friends!

Youth Basketball League 

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, in partnership with HIES Basketball, is excited to sponsor the 2026–27 Holy Innocents’ Youth Basketball League! Open to boys and girls in 1st–5th grade, the league welcomes players of all skill levels and focuses on building basketball skills, confidence, sportsmanship, and friendship, all while having fun.

Registration is now open, and spots are expected to fill quickly!

• $200 registration fee
• Weekly practices and Saturday games at Duncan Gymnasium
• Divisions for 1st–3rd grade and 4th–5th grade boys and girls
• Volunteer coaches needed! Coaches receive a $25 registration discount.
• Questions? Contact Maria Smith at hiyb@holyinnocents.org

Our motto: Have Fun & Get Better!

Reading Connections

October 19, 6:00 PM

The October Women’s Reading Connections meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026. The group meets in the Inglett Hall Small Conference Room C, at 6:00 PM. The meeting begins with light refreshments and the book discussion begins at 6:30 PM. This month’s book is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. The book recounts a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller. Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives.

Men's Dinner & a Book

November 10, 6:30 PM

The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm and the book is The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. Kevin Nuffer is hosting. 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