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Adult Christian Formation | Sunday, 9:00 AM
Bill, Stewart, and Ruth will teach about the Acts of the Apostles which is a history of the church from Pentecost to 60 AD. Join us in conversations about how the church formed, about what can be gleaned from those stories, and about how those stories should inspire us today.
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Retreat Reflection
55 of us, including 6 young adults, 5 youth, and 5 children just got back from North Carolina where we spent the weekend for this year’s parish retreat. We laughed, told stories, played laser tag, ate s’mores and sang songs around the fireplace. It was an incredible weekend of belonging and renewal. Our retreat leader told a story of a woman he encountered who had tattooed on her arm “the light shines in the darkness,” (John 1:5) and when he commented on the words from Scripture, she responded, “oh I didn’t know it was from the Bible, I just saw this spray painted on a building” and he talked about how the Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). God works through people and their stories in ways beyond what we can imagine.
This weekend, we shared our stories and dreamed and imagined about what it meant to build each other up and encourage each other. The kids in my group named all the ways that they saw people in their lives caring for each other, like a parent bringing the other parent coffee, or sharing our toys with each other, or welcoming a stranger into a friend group. What all these things point to is the ultimate truth that we all belong to each other and that we affirm each other’s worth and value. In an ever-divisive world, it is important for us to know that we belong and that our value is not tied to the work we produce but to our identity in Christ. This Sunday we have the pleasure of welcoming four newly baptized and as we stand together to renew our own baptismal covenant, I hope that you know that you are loved and valued beyond measure, not only by this community but by the one who created the world and sustains all things in place.
Renee Stephens, Director of Membership & Children's Ministry
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Outreach Serves our Partners During Lenten and Easter Season
During Lent we typically give up something we enjoy or add an activity that is good for our bodies and our souls. This year, we invite you to join us in doing something good for your soul as we support our long-time Outreach ministry partner, Community Assistance Center, CAC, while doing something good for others. CAC created a new program entitled “Congregation of the Month,” and in March we kick-off their program at Holy Innocents. The purpose of the program is to provide much-needed food for their pantry, which aligns perfectly with the Lenten focus on giving time, care, and comfort to others. Throughout the season we will collect food items at church or offer an online shopping opportunity to help CAC fill their pantry.
As we prepare for a joyous Easter, we will host our Outreach partner Solidarity Sandy Springs for their third Easter Egg Hunt at Holy Innocents. What a wonderful celebration to cap off the Easter season with hundreds of children searching for colorful eggs on the Lower School playground, with a visit from the Easter Bunny and goodies and activities donated by local sponsors and partners.
There will be easy volunteer opportunities at church to help support CAC and Solidarity during the Lenten and Easter season. More information will be available during the weeks ahead. We ask you to join us with generous and joyful hearts as we serve our Outreach partners.
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Ash Wednesday
March 5, 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, & 6:00 PM.
As the solemn beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday invites us to realign our hearts with God and His calling in our lives. This service offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, renew, and deepen our faith within our church community.
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Reading Connections
March 10, 6:00 PM
Join us for the Reading Connections March meeting in Inglett Hall Room C. Our March 10 meeting begins at 6:00 PM with light refreshments and the discussion starts at 6:30. This month’s reading selection is The Happy Hour Choir, by Sally Kilpatrick. Please note, that we have moved our meeting from the large conference room by Christ's Chapel to the conference room just outside of Bishop Commons, Inglett Hall Room C.
Please feel free to come and join the fun, even if you haven’t read the book. We would love to see you and spend time together with you and the other members of our wonderful community.
Contact Michelle Driscoll | dris1296@yahoo.com
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Men's Dinner and Book
March 11, 6:30 PM
The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm and the book is The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel by Douglas Brunt. Davis Smith 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.
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Master Plan Meeting
Sunday, March 16
Our incredible architectural team from Houser Walker is coming to seek feedback from the whole community.
As we cast a vision and plan for the church through our master plan process, we hope everyone in the parish will come to one or both meetings to discuss who we are and what we value as a church!
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Church of the Common Ground
March 16
HI will be packing 80+ lunches for our unhoused brothers and sisters who attend Church of the Common Ground in Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta. Please join us in Parish Hall after the 10:15 AM service to help make sandwiches and assemble lunch bags. An additional part of our outreach is to worship with the men and women of CCG at their 1:00 PM service in Woodruff Park.
Contact Robin Hickey | hickeys5040@gmail.com | churchofthecommonground.org.
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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 relationship. Please plan to come to all four classes to get to know each other better as we learn, share, and laugh together.
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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
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Burn the Mortgage
Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We have almost paid off the note from our 2012 renovation (the balance is just under $10,000). So, it is time to celebrate this big moment. After the 10:15 service on Sunday, March 30, we will go outside to the luminarium (the big cauldron in the memorial garden) and burn the loan documents. Since it will be Lent, we encourage you to write down things you also want to be done with - and cast those burdens, sins, injuries, grudges, and worries into the fire. We will share some prayers (it is the Episcopal Church, we always have a liturgy), burn the mortgage and our burdens, and then celebrate with some "hot" themed food together. Join us for a celebration!
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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. Set on 300 acres at 3,000 feet in elevation, Lake Logan offers comfortable lodging, dining, and gathering spaces alongside a stunning mountain lake. 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 and final discussions.
The Rev. Brad Whitaker, a former Holy Innocents’ clergy member and recently retired Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, will lead the retreat. Brad’s sessions, focused on Finding God in Everyday Companions, will help us explore how relationships—whether lifelong or brief—reveal God’s love and presence in our lives.
Register now: Fees include lodging for Friday and Saturday nights and all meals.
Single occupancy: $495 (13 single rooms available)
Double occupancy: $356
Contact John Harris | harris4338@gmail.com
678-761-6765
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Youth Group: Study Hall
February 23, 4:00-6:00 PM
Our 6th-12th grade students will meet for Youth Group: Study Hall on Sunday, February 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!
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Pancake Supper
March 4, 6:00-7:30 PM
On Tuesday, March 4, the youth group is hosting a pancake supper from 6:00-7:30 PM in honor of Shrove Tuesday. Our wonderful Men's Group will help cook a delicious breakfast for $10 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds will go toward the youth group.
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GLOW
March 5, 6:00-7:00 PM
Let’s GLOW for Ash Wednesday. Kids ages PreK- 5th grade are invited to share an hour together this lent to discover the joy of prayer and giving. After our lesson, the kids will go to the church to receive ashes. Let Ms. Renee know you’re coming here:
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Pastoral Notes
If someone is in the hospital, has died, or has some other pastoral emergency, we hope you will contact our clergy directly. Please call the church office at 410-255-4023 and follow the prompts. This will connect you directly with the clergyperson on call for the week.
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
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Warning about email scammers
When you receive an email from a Holy Innocents staff member, please check if the sender's email address ends with 'holyinnocents.org'. If it does not, it is likely not from us. Unfortunately, some individuals are attempting to scam various church members, posing as clergy and requesting gift cards. We never ask for money in this way. If someone claiming to be Bill, Stewart, Ruth, or another staff member contacts you, please let us know immediately. Report the email, block the sender, and delete the message. If you have any doubts, please give us a call.
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