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2018–2019 Ministry Directory
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Atlanta Georgia
2018–2019 Ministry Directory A Letter from the Rector 1 Adult Christian Formation 2 Affinity Groups 4 Children’s Ministries 5 Children’s Choirs 9 Youth Choir 9 Christian Social Ministries 10 Hospitality 12 Parish Life 13 Pastoral Care 15 Publications and Archives 16 Stewardship 17 Women’s Chapters 18 Worship Groups 19 Youth Ministries 21
Dear Friends,
It is my honor to commend or perhaps you are being called to explore new ways for God’s
to you this wonderful guide loving purposes for the world to be expressed through your
to ministries at All Saints’. passion and contribution to the mission of the church?
We believe that all people Wherever you are on the journey, you are welcome to find
have something of unique your place at the abundant table of our life together as a faith
and God-given value community. May you know God’s deep and abiding love
to offer in ministry to the life in your life this year as you seek to grow deeper with friends
of the church and we are old and new on this block and beyond.
blessed in this parish with an abundance of opportunities
Peace,
for the sacred journey for all ages and interests.
I pray that as you look through this ministry guide you will
find a small group, or service project, or ministry team,
or leadership body that speaks to you and your place on that
journey in this community. Perhaps this will be something
you have done before, here at this church or elsewhere, The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring, Rector
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Adult Christian Formation
Adult Education is under the leadership of The Rev. Kimberly S. Jackson. For more information about
Adult Christian Formation, contact Kim at 404–881–0835 or kjackson@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Sunday Mornings Wednesday Morning D iscussion
Our Sunday morning Adult Christian Education program Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
provides participants with many opportunities to learn Wednesday morning discussion meets over coffee to discuss
and ask questions about the Christian journey with classes and debate a book or topic of the group’s choosing.
and teachers of exceptional quality. We are a parish of many The group is open to any and all interested in participating
diverse resources; and in Christian Education we use our with an open mind and a sense of humor.
connections to local universities and institutions, other
faith communities as well as talent within the parish
to offer a curriculum that runs the gamut from introductory,
A dult I nquirers C lass
as in our ‘101’ classes to detailed, as in some.
Fall: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 p.m.,
November 7, 14, 28, December 5, 12, 19
Education For M inistry, EfM Spring: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 p.m.,
A four-year program of the School of Theology March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17
of The University of the South. It covers the basics This class is designed for people who are interested
of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, in learning more about the Christian faith as it expressed
church history, liturgy and theology. Participants meet in the Episcopal Church. The 6-week class is led by the
regularly, usually once a week, in seminars under Rector and follows a format that enables people to learn
the guidance of trained mentors. from and about one another as well as pursue questions
of faith at a deeper level. Participants might include people
interested in growing in their faith or in their connection
to the church, people interested in being confirmed or
received into the Episcopal Church, or just folks who want
to grow in community with others. Classes are offered twice
a year: once in the Fall and once in the Spring.
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A dult C onfirmation Novel Theology
This class is an introduction to the Christian Faith as Third Wednesday of each month, beginning September 19,
we live it in The Episcopal Church. This eight-week class is 7:00–8:00 p.m., P307, Parish House
taught by The Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring with occasional
Meeting in the Parish House the third Wednesday evening
leadership from other parish clergy and concludes with
of each month, September through May, parishioners explore
a weekend retreat. Participants are sometimes new
the theology of a novel selected and read in advance.
to Christian faith, sometimes new to The Episcopal Church
A different parishioner or priest leads each discussion.
or otherwise looking to take another look at some basic
Book discounts are available at a local bookstore.
questions of faith. Questions of scripture and salvation,
authority and questions raised by the creeds will
be addressed. Those interested in being Confirmed
or Received into The Episcopal Church will take this Samaritan R eaders
class in preparation for that rite. Second Wednesday of each month, beginning September 12,
6:30–8:00 p.m., in P203, Parish House
Samaritan Readers focuses on memoir and non-fiction
across mediums (film and books) as a means to discover
Monday A fternoon Study G roup rich, textured and complex answers to the question:
Mondays, beginning September 10, 2:00 p.m., P307, Parish House “Who is my neighbor?” We meet the second Wednesday
of each month (exclusions may occur during holiday
The group continues to study the letters of St. Paul. and summer months).
This month we will continue with the Second Letter
to the Corinthians, and then the Letter to the Galatians.
Join us as we look over the shoulders of these early
Christians as they learn to live out their faith with Paul’s C ontemplative P rayer
help. It isn’t always pretty! Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m., P202, Parish House
Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10. Learn
about the centuries-old practice of this type of prayer, avail
Widening the C ircle: ourselves of readings for reflection and discussion, and set
The A rt of D ialogue aside time to engage in the discipline of centering prayer,
offering another way to build communities of faith that
with all S orts of Saints
bond us in mutual friendship and Christ’s love. All are
Wednesdays, September 5–26 welcome, from novices to longtime practitioners.
and October 3, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
in the Ross Room, Parish House
Join our Rector, Simon, for
a five- session course on the art Young A dults
of dialogue. The course is intended
for parishioners to join one another Saints O n Tap
in exploring the art of practicing holy conversations that Third Thursday of each month,
seek to learn from and be enriched by the insights of others. locations and times vary
Participants can expect to grow in relationship, to learn All Saints’ Young Adults
from a wide array of viewpoints, and to be better prepared meet monthly in different
to promote civil discourse in their everyday lives. Atlanta pubs for conversation and community. Times
and locations vary each month and will be printed
in All Saints’ Monthly and on our online parish calendar.
The Women’s B ook Study
Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m., P201, Parish House
Each Wednesday evening of the program year, parishioner
Brooke Dixon leads the ‘Jezebels’ through the study
of a book of common interest. The group is open to all
women of the parish and is a wonderful forum for study
and fellowship.
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Affinity Groups
A rchives C ommittee Library C ommittee
A century of All Saints’ memorabilia is housed in display Parishioners are encouraged to read and reflect in the
cabinets in the library. The Archives committee catalogs All Saints’ library and to borrow books on a variety
and maintains the materials, and uses them for periodic of spiritual issues. Special attention is given to titles that
topical displays. parallel church adult education courses.
Garden G roup Writer’s G roup
Volunteers gather seasonally, and whenever necessary, The All Saints’ Writers Group is comprised of a small group
to plant and tend the gardens and grounds of the church. of folks, who hear a voice from within, which beckons each
to express themselves through the written word. Meeting
bi-weekly, usually at a member’s home at 6:30 p.m.,
the participants share something they have written
Gays A nd Lesbians O f A ll Saints’ (Galas) by reading aloud from a short story, portion of a book or
GALAS provides a warm welcome for persons of all a poem in their own voice. Members respond to the piece
orientations. We offer an environment for fostering by providing helpful feedback on one another’s work.
community and reconciling issues important to our faith.
Through regular gatherings, social events, retreats,
and educational/service opportunities, our goal is to grow
as beloved children of God.
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Children’s Ministries
All Saints’ offers two levels of Children’s Worship: Little Saints’ Church and Children’s Church.
Services specifically designed for our babies through third graders occur during the 9:00 a.m. hour. These worship times
provide a chance to read or tell a Bible story and to interact with kids through games, art and music around that story.
Both services include prayers, a creed and blessings. Children older than third grade are expected to attend services
with their parents. Children’s Ministries is under the leadership of Kathy Roberts.
Contact Kathy at 404–267–4272 or kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Little Saints’ C hurch Little Saints’ Nursery/C hild Care
For C hildren B irth – Four Years O ld 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., first floor, The Pritchett Children’s Center
9:15–9:45 a.m., first floor, The Pritchett Children’s Center Our care and concern for our youngest members begins
Even the youngest go to Little Saints’ Church as they in the Nursery proper. All Saints’ is blessed to have top
are able and enjoy the stories and crafts. Parents receive quality rooms, furnishings and equipment for the care
a family page with ideas to continue the learning at home of even the youngest infants. We are also blessed to have
with their child. a competent and caring Sunday morning paid staff with
years of experience here at All Saints’. The guiding princi-
Worship is led by parent volunteers, and volunteers ples for nursery care begin with our commitment to offering
are needed on a rotational basis to lead the short service loving, safe, compassionate and Christ-like care. We work
from our Living the Good News curriculum. Children to intentionally create a place where the love of God and
then return to their Nursery rooms for a snack and Jesus is lived out in ways that will help every child want
a Sunday School lesson. to return again and again.
R ed A prons
The Red Aprons are volunteers who help in the nursery
classrooms (infants through three-year-olds) and also as
greeters to welcome families to the nursery. Volunteers are
needed on a rotational basis throughout the school year.
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C hildren’s C hurch (K–3rd grades) The rotation model ensures all age groups learn the same
Gathering Time, 8:30–9:00 a.m., story in varying ways over a number of weeks and in ways
second floor, Kenan Commons, The Pritchett Children’s Center appropriate to their specific age and ability. In an effort
to reach different learning styles, each room incorporates
Gathering Time is a time for arts and crafts, songs and different activities. These activities include arts and crafts,
music, and fellowship as everyone arrives for the service. drama, storytelling, cooking (and eating!), science experi-
Children’s Church, 9:00–9:30 a.m. (9:00–10:00 a.m. ments, and videos on the story. Becoming knowledgeable
when we celebrate Eucharist), second floor, Children’s Chapel, about the Bible is an important part of each lesson.
The Pritchett Children’s Center We want children to know where these stories are found.
We also want to encourage children to turn to the Bible for
Children’s Church worship is led by the Children’s knowledge and guidance, now and throughout their lives.
Ministries Director, Kathy Roberts, and the Children’s
Choir Director, Karol Kimmell. Parent volunteers act
of Greeters, to welcome families and help kids sign in,
and as Gatherers, to help during the Gathering time
and during the worship service. Children then join their
parents in the main church during the announcements, just
after the Confession and Peace (save them a seat and keep
standing until they find you!). Children’s church leaders
and parent shepherds walk the children over and remain
with them until all parents and children are matched up.
C hildren’s Formation
Spark (K–3rd grades)
10:20–11:05 a.m., second floor, The Pritchett Children’s Center
y the end of the four years in Spark, the children will have
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learned the names and stories of important figures
of our Christian faith. Our hope is that the children will
be able to tell these stories to others, make a connection
for how the story is relevant in their lives, and take ownership
of the message of God’s love.
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C onnect (4th and 5th grades)
10:20–11:05 a.m., second floor, The Pritchett Children’s Center
By the end of the two years in Connect, the children will
have taken a deeper dive into the familiar stories and made
connections across stories and throughout the Bible. The
“tween” years are unique and deserve a unique and quirky
curriculum that recognizes that they are no longer young
children and not yet youth. Kids receive their own Bible
to use in class, decorate, and write their notes and ideas
within. At the completion of their 2nd year, there is
a Moving Up Ceremony to mark their time in Children’s
Ministries and their journey upstairs to the Youth floor.
They process upstairs with their Bible in hand and meet
the 6th graders and see their new space.
Volunteers for C hildren’s Formation
The All Saints’ rotation schedule encompasses a four-year
cycle for Spark and a two-year cycle for Connect,
with each cycle covering foundational Old Testament
and New Testament stories.
7Wednesday Nights Vacation B ible S chool
I n The P ritchett C hildren’s C enter First week of June annually
Open fellowship time, 3:30–6:00 p.m., e hold a week-long VBS each year around the first week
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second floor, The Pritchett Children’s Center of June. Lots of volunteers are needed for each area of learning:
While kids are not in choir, they can play Air Hockey, Science, Art, Bible Stories, and Recreation. We also need
Carrom, and more in our Game Room, play board games, Snack Helpers, Greeters, Decorators, Set Up/Clean Up,
build Legos, do imaginary play at our car or kitchen center and Group Leaders. It is a fast-paced, crazy, fun week with
in Keenan Commons, do homework in the Connect room, a deeper dive into some of our Bible stories and characters.
read books or do puzzles in the Library, or do Art in the
Art room. Parents get to socialize and get to know each
other better while the kids do the same with their peers. Special Seasonal Events
Volunteers needed to pick up snacks for the kids each week.
Throughout the year, we have
lots of special events for the
children that require volunteers
G uild O f The C hrist C hild to help lead, prepare crafts,
This guild is a volunteer group of women who rotate set up/clean up, prepare food,
through the yearly baptism schedule. These ladies provide and more. You do not have
a warm welcome and hospitality to the families of those being to have a child to help our
baptized. A guild member is assigned to a particular baptism youngest Saints – in fact,
and that person will meet the families the day before the the more we do cross-generationally, the more we are living
baptism at the seminar and will get to know the families out our Baptismal vows. These include: Back Pack Buddies
at that time. On Sunday morning, the day of the baptism, and Blessings, End of Summer parties, Fall Festival Fun
families will be greeted and escorted to their pew(s) for the on the Playground, Thanksgiving Toiletry Bag Hand Out,
service. The guild is looking for new members to help rotate The Advent Event, St. Nicholas Celebration, Christmas
through the year, offering hospitality and a friendly face Pageant, Family Stations of the Cross, Easter Day events,
to the families of those being baptized. Pentecost Event, 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration,
End of Year parties, Pop Up Kindness Shops, Sandwich
Making Service Days, and more.
8C hildren’s C hoirs Youth C hoir: G rades 7–12
Musical opportunities for children and youth abound Rehearsals, Sundays, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
at All Saints’ Church. There are choirs for children four- Come join this stellar 30+ voice choir as we sing challenging
years-old through twelfth grade. All choirs rehearse weekly music of many styles (Renaissance to Baroque to Classical
throughout the school year and provide special music for to Gospel) from around the world. The Youth Choir sings
Sunday worship and other events in the life of All Saints’ in unison, two, three and four-part harmony. The Youth
parish: our St. Nicholas Celebration, Christmas Eve, Choir travels out of town each year to perform at another
Ash Wednesday and a musical. Our singers give their church, spending the weekend singing and having fun;
best to God through their music, the witnessing of their past destinations have been New Orleans, St. Augustine,
faith and their commitment. Savannah, Hendersonville and more.
Our rehearsals are fun and
challenging. In addition to
preparing special anthems, Youth H andbell C hoir: G rades 7–12
we learn about the music
of the church through the Rehearsals, Sundays, 4:15–5:00 p.m.
singing of hymns and liturgy. Members of the Youth Choir may also
All our children’s choirs ring in our handbell choir. We ring
wear robes. As they progress using a variety of techniques, creating
through the choirs, children earn beads for their cross interesting musical sounds and playing
necklaces, which are worn with the robe once they begin challenging music.
Junior Choir (third grade). Commitment to choir
is recognized at our end-of-year party in May.
Volunteer O pportunities:
Wednesday R ehearsal S chedule Adult volunteers and parents are needed to assist with
pre-service robing and line up, sitting with the choirs during
4:00–4:30 p.m., Cherub Choir (ages 4–6) worship and assisting after services with robe return and
4:35–5:10 p.m., Primary Choir (grades 1–2) organizing. Parent volunteers are needed t help organize
beginning and end of year events, chaperon trips and assist
5:15–6 p.m., Junior Choir (grades 3–6) occasionally with snacks and treats during rehearsals.
6:00–6:30 p.m., Junior Handbells (grades 4–6)
9Christian Social Ministries
All Saints’ has been both life-giving and given life by reaching out into Atlanta since the earliest days
of the twentieth century, when parishioners opened their homes to “board and protect working girls.” We are a city church.
Our identity has been deeply formed by the challenges and opportunities of urban life. Our presence has been felt
in the civil rights movement, inner-city educational experiments, and emergency shelters for homeless persons.
Through the following ministries, we continue reaching out to our city and our neighbors.
Faithful L ocals
Faithful Locals at All Saints’ seek to carry out Christian
mission as articulated by the national Episcopal Public
Policy Network (EPPN), In our baptismal covenant, we
promise to ‘seek and serve Christ in all persons’ and to
‘strive for justice and peace.’ The Bible calls us to ‘speak up
for those who cannot’ and ‘defend the right of the poor and
needy’ (Proverbs 31:8–9). As seekers of justice, we answer
this call through public policy advocacy. It takes us beyond
the traditional avenues of Christian charity to the work
of justice – changing the systems that necessitate charity.”
In the past year, Faithful Locals has organized speakers and
education around refugee and immigration policy, visited
the Georgia General Assembly to advocate for Episcopal
social policy concerns, and sponsored voter registration
training. Join us in this non-partisan Christian ministry!
C ovenant C ommunity
Covenant Community is a residential life stabilization
program for addicted men, located on the Spring Street side
of our campus. Most residents arrive after detoxification
to live in Covenant Community for six to nine months,
building a new life without addiction and learning new life
skills to enable their success. Upon effectively completing
the program, the men move to Sterne House, a drug-free
residence. Parishioners can volunteer primarily by preparing
supper for the men on Mondays and then sitting down and
breaking bread with them.
G lobal M issions
E arth Stewards All Saints’ has two primary global relationships; one with
Earth Stewards explore how our faith calls us to care the parish of Sao Paulo in the Anglican Episcopal Diocese
for creation. We advocate greater respect for the gifts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and another relationship with the
we’ve been given in the world, especially the efficient and diocese of Western Tanganyika in Tanzania. Both relation-
sustainable use of energy. We conduct programs to educate ships are built and tended in order to foster mutual growth,
and raise awareness of how stewardship of God’s creation increased faith and genuine love for one another. Being in
is an integral part of our Christianity. We conduct outings these relationships helps us as a parish better understand
(our latest was a hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn) and the needs and concerns of the world outside our doors. We
gather for dinner. Our meetings are usually over a meal contribute to these relationships with financial support but
at one of our member’s homes. more importantly through prayer, visits, and conversation.
10M eals O n Wheels Refugee Ministries offers the hope of transforming
Parishioners volunteer for one day a week to deliver noon relationship by providing welcome in all parts of the city.
meals to elderly residents of Roosevelt House, located near Throughout the year, we take families on outings, tutor
the church. children and adults in English, Math and Citizenship,
bring families to Threads, provide transportation to medical
appointments, connect families with schools, offer
emergency financial assistance, provide car donations
M idtown A ssistance C enter (MAC) to families and link families with agencies for employment
Located at First United Methodist Church, MAC, and social and immigration services.
interfaith ministry of Midtown religious institutions, We also provide seasonal activities. In the fall, we furnish
provides assistance to the working poor. MAC maintains an apartment for a newly arriving family, greet them at
a food bank, men’s clothing closet and assists with rent, the airport and participate in an intensive three-month
utility and transportation funding. Clients are directed co-sponsorship with the agency New American Pathways
to appropriate community agencies to meet a particular to help acclimate the family to their new life in the United
need. Volunteers are needed during the week to perform States. In the winter, we sponsor angel tree and collect
a variety of tasks with and for clients. MAC has a special around 500 gifts and $5000 in food cards for Refugee
program for families with teenagers, which meets school Ministries, Emmaus House and Midtown Assistance
programs, which require community service. Center. In the spring we sponsor Refugee Ministries Spring
Break which offers educational and trauma diminishing
activities to the kids while they are not in school. In the
summer, we take families on swimming trips through our
Swimming Buddies program and we sponsor a backpack
drive with Children’s Ministries called Back Pack Buddies.
Refugee Ministries hosts annual parties for Welcoming
our New Family, Halloween, Christmas and Easter.
In addition to these services, we are a host congregation
for LGBT refugees and offer mentorship support for other
congregations and communities beginning to engage
in the work of building relationships with displaced persons.
Threads
Shop hours, Thursdays
R efugee M inistries and Saturdays,
Refugee Ministries is rooted in the transforming relation- 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
ships that develop between All Saints’ parishioners and Threads is an All Saints’
families that have had to flee their homelands due to war. ministry devoted to
We work with around 50 families at a time from the Middle clothing children
East, East and Central Africa, Burma/Malaysia and the (newborn–5th grade)
Bhutan/Nepal. In addition to the trauma families faced with dignity. Located
in their home countries and in refugee camps, the fewer in Tate Hall on our
than 1% of 24 million displaced persons who ever make it campus, Threads serves
to a third country where they can have rights to citizenship, families referred by
face obstacles upon arriving in Clarkston, Georgia. neighboring social
Clarkston is the most diverse square mile in the United agencies. Each child
States and is located 11 miles east of All Saints’. receives a new pair
of shoes, five pair of socks and underwear plus seven other
Most of the families we work with are employed in chicken
pieces of clothing. Threads needs volunteers in a variety
plants that are located a minimum of an hour away
of capacities. On Tuesday, volunteers process clothing and
from their homes. The transportation time and physical
prepare the shop for Thursday and Saturday. During shop
demand of this labor creates long term obstacles for the
hours, volunteers assist families with their shopping needs.
families’ acclimation to life in the US. Families struggle
Threads has a team of volunteer shoppers and another
with a lack of transportation, poverty, prior lack of access
group with administrative skills.
to education, PTSD, difficulty accessing medical care,
loneliness, depression, and fears for the future, and yet,
the resilience of the human spirit is truly amazing.
11Hospitality
Foyer G roups
These supper clubs are a fabulous, informal means
to become better acquainted with your fellow parishioners
and are appropriate for singles or couples of all ages. Each
group contains 10-12 people, and each group sets it own
schedule for meeting (usually once every 4–6 weeks).
Members of the group take turns hosting the meal at their
homes. Hosts prepare an entrée, while other members
round out the meal by bringing the appetizer, salad, side
dishes and dessert. Some groups may wish to meet at a local
restaurant. Groups usually meet for around nine months
beginning in September and going through May or June.
Newcomer C ommittee
This group is comprised of individuals who serve as either
Greeters on Sunday mornings or note writers during the
week. Greeters are on a scheduled rotation to greet folks
before and after the morning services. Greeters are our first
face and possible connection to All Saints’ and the group
is eager to make friends and provide a warm welcome
to those who arrive on Sunday mornings. The note writers
group welcomes any newcomer or visitor to the parish Welcome Teams
with a hand-written note of acknowledgment of their visit Transformational ministry opportunities are available
and a welcome to the parish. for those wanting to help make all feel welcomed on our
campus. We need friendly hosts and warm hospitality
throughout the year. Consider joining this welcoming
Parish R eceptionists presence, a potential game changer for those new to us
for worship, fellowship, or just a cup of coffee.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Contact one of the Welcome Ministry Team leaders
Volunteer receptionists work the front desk of the church
for the Sundays in the month(s) you would like to serve.
offices for half a day, on a rotating basis. Receptionists
No commitment is too small!
answer the phone, forward calls, take messages, answer
the door and on occasion help stuff envelopes or apply Team 1: John Byrne – January, April, July, October
labels for mailings.
Team 2: Dan Pennywell – February, May, August, November
Team 3: Beth Chaplin – March, June, September, December
Team 4: Beth Hunt – 5:30 p.m. worship services
12Parish Life
A nnual Parish R etreat at K anuga, A rts Theology
H endersonville , North Carolina Arts Theology is made up of All Saints’ parishioners who
Friday through Sunday, October 5–7 are interested in, simply, theology as it relates to the arts.
Arts Theology is responsible for bringing “art” in its many
Our annual parish retreat is typically the first weekend and varied forms in front of All Saints’ parishioners
in October. We retreat to Kanuga Conference Center in to inspire thoughtfulness, creativity, discussion joy. If you
beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina where a fun filled are thinking that “arts” in this case only means paintings
weekend is always on tap. The weekend includes plenty and sculpture and photography you are missing half the fun!
of fellowship, worship, music, special children’s programs
and a great time for all ages and all sorts. This year’s retreat
is chaired by Jason and Devon Jackoniski and with
co-chairs Keith and Kelley Mauriello. M en’s R etreat
Friday through Sunday, March 15–17, 2019
Each spring, All Saints’ men of all ages gather for
A nnual Women’s Lenten R etreat a weekend program that challenges mind, body, and spirit.
Friday through Sunday, The program is designed by the Men’s Retreat committee.
March 29–31 The retreat will take place at Montara Farm in Clermont,
Georgia with the rector leading the retreat.
A weekend long respite
for the women of the
parish at a fairly nearby
peaceful destination. Parish P icnic
The retreat will take Sunday, June 9, 2019,
place at a nearby following the 10:00 a.m. worship service
destination.
Pentecost Sunday typically marks the date of our annual
parish picnic each year. This year’s picnic takes place in
August immediately following the 10:00 service and often
consists of barbecue picnic fare, relaxing musical entertain-
ment, kid’s activities and fun for everyone. Fellowship time
at its best takes place on the grounds of All Saints’.
13St. C laire’s Needlepoint G roup Wednesday Night Suppers (WNS)
Meets on selected Monday’s, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Ellis Hall, Parish House;
P201, Parish House 7-Minute Eucharist, 5:55 p.m.
This group meets weekly to work on different projects Celebrate hump day with great food and great company!
for the church and community. Whether you are checking out All Saints’ for the first time
or you are a long-time member, join us for food, wine,
a 7-minute worship experience and fellowship. Stop by
for supper, prepared by very own chef and restauranteur
Deborah Van Trece or just drop in for the informal worship
service that happens around the dining tables. Each week
one of our clergy will lead our liturgy with Eucharist.
Dinner is $10 per individual, $5 per university student, and
$4 per child, ages 3–12. There is a child-friendly buffet that
includes PB&J. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer for a minimal
donation. And check out Chef Deborah’s restaurant,
Twisted Soul – Cookhouse & Pours in West Midtown!
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Yoga With B ill : A Stretch For B ody A nd Spirit
Mondays, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Ross Room, 3rd floor, Parish House
What do you do if you are stressed, tired, sad, lonely or just
St. Nicholas Supper want to spend some great time to enlighten your whole
Wednesday, December 5, 2018, week? Join The Rev. Bill Evans for a quiet but wonderful
5:00 and 6:15 p.m. dinner seatings weekly yoga class, for beginners and the more advanced
alike. Bill is a certified yoga instructor and has taught
An annual tradition where we celebrate St. Nicholas day
for 12 years. BYOM-bring your own mat!
with a holiday supper and children’s program. St. Nicholas
himself has been known to appear to read the story
of St. Nicholas and share candy with the kids.
14Pastoral Care
At All Saints’, clergy and laity share the responsibility for pastoral care. It sometimes comes from a group organized
for a particular ministry; and sometimes it’s simply a telephone call, a note, a visit or a meal.
E-Care G uild O f The G ood Shepherd
E-Care is the parish’s email-based network for intercessory The purpose of the Guild is to help those who are
prayer requests and meal delivery needs. Most importantly, bereaved by providing hospitality at the church before
members of E-Care pray for the specific prayer requests or after a funeral or memorial service. Volunteers work
of parishioners in need. Members receive email messages on a monthly basis with team co-captains. Volunteers
several times a week concerning births, hospitalizations, coordinate and set up receptions for the bereaved families
deaths, and other life events in our parish family. E-Care when a reception is requested.
members also prepare and deliver meals to parishioners
who have had a new baby or are dealing with illness.
E-Care is an important way for our large parish to be
a family for one another. Watch the Sunday bulletin
for announcements about cooking days.
P rayer List
From time to time a particular prayer is needed for oneself
or others. All Saints’ maintains a continuous prayer list
at Sunday services.
Sunday Callers
Deliver flowers one Sunday a month*
Each Sunday after the 11:15 a.m. service, members of this
group divide the altar flowers into smaller arrangements
to be delivered to parishioners who are hospitalized, home-
bound, or simply in need of a little cheer. Call the church
office at 404–881–0835 to suggest that flowers be delivered
to a loved one in the parish. *Volunteers typically
deliver flowers one Sunday per month but can do more
or less based on volunteer availability.
Eucharistic Visitors
Each Sunday a parishioner trained in Eucharistic Ministry
receives blessed sacraments that can be taken and given
to any homebound or hospitalized church member. Call
the church office to request that communion be delivered
to you or a loved one in the parish.
15Publications & Archives
A rchives C ommittee The A ll Saints’ Monthly
A century of All Saints’ memorabilia is housed in display The All Saints’ Monthly is both printed and available online
cabinets in the library. The Archives committee catalogs at the beginning of each month. Monthly is an extensive
and maintains the materials and uses them for periodic bulletin of parish news and announcements about
topical displays. the current goings-on of our active and vibrant parish.
Subscribe to Monthly via email online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/news-events/all-saints-monthly.
Parish Wide Friday ENews
Every Friday, we send out a preview of the following The A ll Saints’ Website
Sunday’s announcements in order to help inform everyone www.allsaintsatlanta.org
of what is happening in our busy bustling parish. The
Friday ENews is the most up-to-date way to know what’s Our website has been up and running for over 15 years.
happening at All Saints’. We also use the parish wide Here is some of the information you will find on our site:
email list to make the parish aware of special church • Access All Saints’, our online interactive directory
announcements and business, funerals, closings, outages
or other parish emergencies. • Spotlight On and Coming Up highlight new ministries
and current parish events on the front page of the website
Make a submission online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/news-events/announcements/ • online registration forms for Wednesday Night Supper
and other events
Subscribe to the Parish Wide Email list online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/subscribe • our online Parish Calendar and News & Events page
[allsaintsatlanta.org/news-events] has everything that’s
happening at All Saints’.
• clergy and staff contact information
16Stewardship
How do we steward (put to good use) the gifts we’ve been given in all their many forms
to do the work that God has given us to do?
Sharing our financial gifts through the annual canvass,
capital campaigns and planned giving is as important to the
church community as attending worship and offering service
to others. It is through giving these gifts that we live more
fully into our faith.
Faith to Table: 2019 A nnual Canvass
The annual canvass offers many ways to get involved. You
can offer an hour of writing notes or an evening of hosting
a dinner. Our goal is to strengthen the community.
We always welcome new people to our team.
Ben and Mary Beth Jordan, Chairs, 2019 Annual Canvass
P lanned Giving
Chair: Bert Clark
Endowment
Chair: Bob Woodward
M emorials and Gifts
Chair: Richard Hall
Finance C ommittee
Chair: David Aldridge
17Women’s Chapters
Women’s chapters are an important part of the life of our parish as members of the group offer support
to one another in times of crisis, celebrate with one another in times of joy and generally help each other through
the ebb and flow of life. A great way to get to know members of the parish that you may not have encountered
and form community in the larger parish community.
St. H elena St. M ary
This chapter, whose members are ages thirty to fifty, is a St. Mary’s Chapter is comprised mostly of mothers in their
varied one. Some members have families and work at home; 50s and 60s. Founded in 1990 as the “Young Mothers”
some are working women without children. Meetings may group we have laughed and cried our way through our
be devoted to socializing, education, or service projects. childrearing years. We typically have 4–5 events per year
and they range from guest speakers to wine tasting parties.
We welcome new and returning members alike!
St. Joan
Women in the prime of life, 80s and 90s and our wisest
of Saints’ gather for fellowship and service to the parish.
St. Catherine
Among their most recent gifts to All Saints’ are
the St. Joan stained glass window and the needlepoint The women of this chapter are typically in the age range of
kneelers in the chapel. late 40s and 50s. The chapter plans to meet together to plan
volunteer projects, gather for monthly fellowship and informal
programs, and ultimately to find camaraderie with one
another through their common interests of young profes-
sionals, young singles and young married folks, and young
St. L uke parents. The group will meet simply to relax and enjoy
Composed primarily of women in their 60s and 70s, one another during this busy time of life.
this chapter accommodates those enjoying retirement
and some who remain active at work. Members annually
schedule three meetings and several social events.
18Worship Groups
A ll Saints’ A dult C hoir The Concert Series is completely supported by contributions
The 40-voice choir is made up of professional staff singers and ticket sales, and the “Angelic Chorus” (donors) is listed
and volunteers from the parish. The choir performs in every program. Volunteers are welcome to assist with
a varied repertoire of sacred music and is widely recognized ticket sales and ushering at each concert.
as consistently maintaining the highest choral standards. For complete information on the 2018–2019 series,
The choir sings the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services, or to make a secure donation or ticket purchase,
and the 10:00 a.m. summer services. Special choral visit allsaintsatlanta.org/music/concert-series.
works are presented with instrumental accompaniment
on Christmas, Easter, and All Saints’ Sunday. Rehearsals
are held on Wednesday evenings from September through
May. Interested parishioners who have a pleasant, blendable
singing voice, can sight read music, and make the time
commitment, are invited to request an audition with A ltar G uild
the Director of Music.
The Altar Guild is responsible
for the care and cleaning
of the altar linens, the silver
and brass, preparing for
A ll Saints’ C oncert Series Eucharist and baptisms,
The gift of the magnificent James G. Kenan Memorial and changing the colors
Organ in 2003 inspired All Saints’ to add a new of the hangings in the church/
music ministry to its rich tradition of music making. chapel to conform to the
All Saints’ becomes an intimate midtown concert seasons and sacraments.
setting, attracting a wide audience to performances The Guild is comprised of three teams of volunteers. Teams
of organ, orchestral, and vocal music. With a mission rotate on a quarterly basis
of offering music of the highest caliber to our parish and with individual members serving four weekends per year.
our city, the All Saints’ Concert Series will present six
concerts this year from September to June. The final
concert is part of the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival,
celebrating the ecumenical spirit of music in four Atlanta
churches with distinguished organs.
19Baptismal Banners Lectors/I ntercessors
C ommittee At All Saints’ lectors and intercessors–a group of about
Every baptismal service fifty people who make themselves available to serve at any
at All Saints’ begins with a of the Sunday services plus occasional week-day services.
procession of banners created
by members of this committee.
The felt banners, bearing the Ushers
names of the newly baptized,
Our ushers extend a friendly welcome to parishioners and
are given as keepsakes when
visitors at each service. Working in teams for three months
the service is over. We have
each year, they help seat people, distribute bulletins, pass
7 baptisms throughout the year and we make around 65–70
the alms basins, and assist newcomers in finding their way
banners per year. Two to three weeks before a baptism
around the church grounds. Any confirmed parishioner
a request is made to the banner makers asking for banner
may train for this work.
making availability. A banner packet for those who volunteer,
it left at the church, for you to take home and assemble.
Banner assembly requires tracing, cutting felt, ironing, gluing
and a very small amount of easy hand sewing.
Vergers
After training sponsored
by the Verger’s Guild
C hildren’s C hoirs our vergers direct and
coordinate those involved
Musical opportunities for children and youth abound
in our worship services.
at All Saints’ Church. For all the details on Children’s Choirs
see page 9.
Wedding G uild
Eucharistic M inisters The Wedding Guild
is made up of teams
Parishioners are trained and licensed to serve at Eucharist.
of two women who guide
Committing to a three-year term, EMs may be asked
brides, grooms, attendants
to assist at any of the four Sunday services.
and families through
the rehearsal and through
the wedding. The sched-
ule is made up at the first of the year so the teams know when
Flower G uild they will have to serve if a wedding is planned for that time.
In addition to flowers for weddings and the Sunday altars,
the Flower Guild provides festal floral decorations for
Christmas Eve, Easter, and All Saints’ Sunday. Youth C hoir: G rades 7–12
Rehearsals, Sundays, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Come join this stellar 30+ voice choir as we sing challenging
music of many styles (Renaissance to Baroque to Classical
to Gospel) from around the world. For all the details on Youth
Choir see page 9.
Youth H andbell C hoir: G rades 7–12
Rehearsals, Sundays, 4:15–5:00 p.m.
Members of the Youth Choir may also ring in our hand bell
choir. For all the details on the Youth Hand Bell Choir
see page 9.
20Youth Ministries
Under the leadership of The Rev. Zachary C. Nyein, znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org
and Mr. Joel Smith, jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Youth Formation
Sunday S chool
Sundays, 10:20–11:05 a.m., The Attic, Pritchett Children’s Center
Sunday school is an important ministry for teens
at All Saints’. Sunday formation helps students take
a serious look at issues around living into their baptism
and being faithful followers of Christ. Grade 6 uses a
catechism curriculum examining the basics of the faith.
Youth in grades 7–12 participate in a six-year program of
spiritual formation. We hope to give youth the opportunity
to explore their faith commitment and journey with their
teachers discerning what it means to follow Jesus in this
world. Youth in 6th grade move on from the children’s
program but have another year before they begin Rite 13.
After spending grades K–5 exploring scripture, 6th graders
spend a year revisiting the basics of the Christian faith
Acolytes through a catechism-based curriculum that covers topics
Sundays, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services* like sacraments, worship, creation, scripture and prayer.
Any person in grades 8–12 may serve as an acolyte. R ite 13 (G rades 7–8)
Acolytes are trained and then assigned to a team that will The Rite 13 class includes a closer look at scripture through
serve approximately once a month, primarily on Sundays, a lectionary-based curriculum called “Making it Real
alternating between the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship and Relevant.” Through a variety of media, classes explore
services, as well as at festival services during Christmas, passages being read by the entire church each week
Holy Week and Easter. in Sunday worship. Rite 13 also includes a liturgical
celebration that acknowledges that each child is entering
into adolescence and closer to adulthood.
C onfirmation
ATLServe Youth M ission P roject During the confirmation process,
As baptized Christians we are called to “love our neighbors each teenager decides if they
as ourselves.” For the last three years, All Saints’ youth want to make an adult affirmation
have put that into action during the summer by joining of their Christian faith. Confirm-
with friends from Holy Innocents’ and other Diocese ation at All Saints’ is really
of Atlanta parishes for ATLServe Mission Week. a four year curriculum that takes
ATLServe was born out of a desire to connect youth place during Christian formation
from the Diocese of Atlanta with mission opportunities between grades 6–10. However,
right here in their own backyard in Atlanta. Youth we recognize that some teenagers
and adult leaders live together in community in The Attic cannot participate in regular
and work in various agencies and churches around Atlanta. Sunday Formation but are still interested in Confirmation.
Past partner agencies have been Meals on Wheels So, throughout the student’s 10th grade year, the clergy
Atlanta, Emmaus House, Smart Kids-Smart Lunch, at All Saints’ teach 10 confirmation classes. Classes cover
Church of the Common Ground, The YMCA and various the Old and New Testaments, Church History,
diocesan churches. the Sacraments, the Creeds and the Book of Common
Prayer. Attendance at classes is required. If your child
is in the 10th grade and wishes to be confirmed, he or she
must attend nine of the ten clergy led classes, in addition
attending the confirmation rehearsal.
21Youth C hoir: G rades 7–12
Sunday rehearsals, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Come join this stellar 30+ voice choir as we sing challenging
music of many styles (Renaissance to Baroque to Classical
to Gospel) from around the world. For all the details on Youth
Choir see page 9.
Youth P ilgrimage
Early June, location to be determined
10th graders at All Saints’ are invited to make a holy
pilgrimage. Pilgrimage provides students with an
opportunity to deepen their relationship with God in
Christ, strengthen their ties to the church community,
and forge stronger bonds with their peers. Pilgrimage
is not a tour but is intentional, spiritual and holy travel.
Each day our pilgrims spend time in prayer and reflection
and visit holy places together.
Youth M ission: Parish Service Days
During the school year, we come together with parents
and adults for parish service days (2–3 times per year)
and work with various city groups including Covenant
Community, Emmaus House, Genesis Shelter, the Atlanta
Food Bank, Atlanta Union Mission, Crossroads, and other
homeless shelters and children’s homes.
22In The Cit y, For The Cit y
All Saints’ is a celebratory, life-giving, inclusive and welcoming community of faith
in the heart of Atlanta. As a parish, we value one another deeply
and are committed to serving the needs and learning the hopes and passions
of the neighbors around us from Midtown to metro-Atlanta. We give thanks
to God for the abundance of life, for the generosity we meet in one another,
and for the hope in Christ that is set before us.
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