Earlier this week, "Giving Tuesday" saw the inter-webs teeming with posts extolling people’s favorite charities and non-profits. Sharing time, talent, and monetary contributions is common this time of year - which is wonderful, given the immensity of human need in our world.
However, giving of ourselves isn’t merely a seasonal affair. It is how we follow the One who became human, Jesus, who shared with us the priceless gift of incarnate love. Have you slowed down lately to be fully present with another (including yourself)? How did that gift of presence draw you beyond familiar circles?
In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, I invite each of us to try stepping out of our comfort zones. Here are a few opportunities:
- Maybe your culinary prowess wants a place to show off—consider making a meal together with our young adults and enjoying it with the men of Covenant Community in the coming month. (Stayed tuned for details!)
- Perhaps you prefer to be among those who will deliver poinsettias to homebound members of our church on Sunday, December 22, after our morning worship services. Email Ellen Porter at sep66@comcast.net to sign up.
- If your holiday sparkle loves a party, why not help host our holiday gathering for refugee children at Leapin’ Lizards on December 14? (Scroll down for details).
- Worrying about those who are cold this winter? Come help families who come to Threads to be outfitted with warm winter gear! Volunteer to shop with kids between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on a Saturday. Email Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org to sign up.
- Maybe you yourself are craving stillness, amid a busy season…our Advent Quiet Night on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. is the perfect place to be still and know God’s love in a new way.
The best gift we can offer ourselves and others, at this and at any time of the year, is the act of tending that precious light of Christ inside each of us. How will you let your light be nourished this Advent?
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The Rev. Sarah Stewart
Associate Rector for Young Adults and Innovation
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Advent Teaching Series
Sundays, December 8, 15 and 22, 10:20 – 11:05 a.m.
Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Learn from Emory University professor, Dr. David Pacini, and All Saints’ clergy as we explore both ancient and modern conceptions of Jesus and how we might follow Christ as Advent people for the sake of God’s kingdom of justice and joy.
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Advent Quiet Night
Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m., in the church
Amid the bustle of this busy season, enjoy a quiet evening featuring music, readings, and prayers created by ecumenical monastics of Taizé, France, helping us rest in God’s presence. Bring friends as we root ourselves in Christ’s peace.
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Refugee Ministries Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m.,
Leapin' Lizards, North Dekalb Mall 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy, #1002, Decatur
Spread some holiday cheer with our refugee friends! Help supervise and/or provide transportation (drivers must be 25 or older) to and from the Refugee Ministries Christmas Party. This is a great opportunity to get to know the families we help support through our Refugee Ministries program.
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Young Adult Formation Series: In Faith
Sunday, December 15, 10:20 –11:05 a.m.
P202, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Join fellow young adults in exploring resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives. This will be our final meeting of 2019!
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RSVP for the Saints on Tap Advent Potluck!
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Saints on Tap Advent Potluck
Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 p.m.
The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
Break out the holiday attire (if you so choose) and bring your favorite dish to share. RSVP with what you’re bringing to Michael Asmussen at
michael.asmussen@gmail.com
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P.S. There's a group of saints caroling at the North Ave MARTA Station (across from the church) at 5:00 p.m. Feel free to carol with us before the potluck!
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We publish this email newsletter every week or two to provide updates about what's coming up for young adults at All Saints', as well as parish-wide events that might interest you. If you do not wish to receive these updates, you can unsubscribe at any time (scroll to the bottom of the email). If you'd prefer to receive the parish-wide weekly newsletter instead (or in addition),
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For more information contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart
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