Hi Friends,
I hope you have all had a wonderful week and those who are on winter break are enjoying some much deserved time off! As I was preparing for this coming Sunday, I was struck by the irony that our gospel reading, Luke 6:27-36, is coming to us right after Valentines Day. Luke 6:27-36 is the reading that some refer to as "the hardest commandment" because it is all about loving your enemies. It has many commands like "love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" and "bless those who curse you" and "if anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also." I mean, that is tough stuff! I think we all find ourselves struggling to love those people who might not treat us how we should be treated, but God calls us to love them regardless. This week, I want to challenge you to show love to everyone around you, especially those who are sometimes hard to love. Show them grace and compassion even when it is difficult. As the text goes on to say, "love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High."
See you on Sunday!
Peace,
Hope
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This Weekend
- Youth Formation | 10:15 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. in The Attic
- No Youth Handbell Rehearsal
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A Note to Parents: We want to do everything we can to keep our youth safe and ensure that we are following Safe Church policies. Starting with our next Sunday Night Live on February 27th, we are asking that all parents/guardians please come up to The Attic to pick up your child from Sunday Night Live and Attic Invasion. If someone other than the parent/guardian is authorized to pick up your child, please email Hope and Katie letting us know who that person is. Thank you for helping us keep All Saints' a safe place for everyone!
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Scroll down to learn more about:
- Confirmation Classes
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***NEW*** Wind Down Wednesdays
- Lenten Baking Through the Bible & SNL
- EYCDIOATL New Beginnings Retreat
- Acolyte Assignments for this Sunday
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SPRING 2022 CONFIRMATION CLASSES |
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Youth confirmation classes begin this Sunday, February 20th during the formation hour in The Attic! If you missed the February 6th informational meeting on Zoom, email Hope to get the recording. The link below takes you to the landing page on the All Saints' website where you can find all the information about confirmation classes.
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At the church on a Wednesday evening? Join Hope and Katie in the courtyard at 5:00 p.m. to eat dinner before heading up to The Attic to do homework, play games, or simply hangout! |
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LENTEN "BAKING THROUGH THE BIBLE"
AT SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
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During the season of Lent, the youth at All Saints will be baking through the Bible and learning how to connect with God through bread. We will end our six week journey with hosting the Agape meal and baking bread for the Maundy Thursday foot washing service on April 14th. We hope all youth in 6th-12th grade will join us as we bake in community and see all the ways that bread is tied to scripture and tradition. | Every Sunday in Lent from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in The Attic |
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DIOCESE OF ATLANTA UPCOMING RETREATS |
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New Beginnings 43 | Grades 6-8 | March 18-20 | $100
New Beginnings is a spiritual formation retreat at Camp Mikell designed to address the needs of youth in grades 6-8th. Every October and February, no less than 100 youth and adults come together for the retreat. The weekend includes talks given by high school team, small groups, skits, music, and plenty of fellowship.
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Planning on going to New Beginnings? Let Hope or Katie know!
To stay up-to-date with the Episcopal Youth Community in the Diocese of Atlanta, visit their website.
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Team Assigned this Sunday at 9:00 a.m:
Jackson Reinking (Captain), Beau Reinking, Cade Reinking, Maddie Coleman, William Smith-Waddell
Team Assigned this Sunday at 11:15 a.m:
Nora Gaynor (Captain), Darcy Gaynor, Catherine Chapin Heckler, Fiona Sullivan, Elizabeth Toole
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Interested in being an acolyte? Email Katie to get more info!
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Stay up-to-date with all the latest events and calendar information on the youth page of the All Saints' website! |
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Hope Westervelt
Director of Youth Ministries
hwestervelt@allsaintsatlanta.org
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Katie Presley
Youth Ministries Program Assistant
kpresley@allsaintsatlanta.org
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