Volume 11, Issue 7 August 2013

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1 Volume 11, Issue 7 August 2013 All Saints Awesome August August is hot at All Saints, and not just because we are living through another Atlanta summer. With the return to our regular worship schedule, there is a full calendar of programs and events to take part in. We hope you will mark your own calendar with some of these great offerings. Come to worship and fellowship and to be part of the life of this great parish. Make a sweet re-entry in August, SUNDAE SUNDAY is back! Welcome back our regular worship schedule with a celebration. It s a time to greet friends, build your own ice cream sundaes and enjoy the start of the new All Saints season. (Volunteers are needed to set up during the 9:00 a.m. service, serve ice cream and help with the cleanup at 11:00 a.m. Please contact Barbara Blender at bblender@bellsouth.net or to sign up.) 10:20 11:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall. Also that day, we will have CHILDREN S CHURCH ORIENTATION FOR NEW CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. Parents with children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to worship together with their children in the Children s Chapel. 9:00 a.m. in the Pritchett Center. Join the Men of Hope at the COVENANT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE, as they unveil the first round of bricks of the Stepping Stones to Recovery Project, bringing together the past, present, and future hope for men recovering from substance abuse and homelessness. This beautiful addition to their courtyard is a center point of fellowship and community among the men who live there. 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Covenant Community courtyard. For many families August means school is just around the corner! Shopping for school supplies, books, and fall clothes becomes a part of everyone s schedule. We want to celebrate and bless the beginning of another school year with a BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS. Students, preschool through adult, bring your backpacks, briefcases, empty laptop cases or lunch boxes to church. During this service we will offer prayers for children and students of all ages a new school year begins. Teachers, aides, principals, administrators, secretaries, cooks, librarians, janitors, and bus drivers come to church to join is these prayers and be affirmed in your vocation and service! 9:00 a.m. worship service in the church. Celebrate THREADS NINTH BIRTHDAY! Hundreds of children s lives have been changed by Threads efforts. We will thank Threads with cake and fun and renew ourselves for many more years and many more kids. Consider bringing Threads a birthday gift of new kids socks or underwear, or a monetary donation to help cover costs of running this vital ministry. 10:20 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard. Our eleventh grade pilgrims will present their pilgrimage experience through Turkey in thoughts and pictures. Join us to celebrate the spiritual growth, community strengthening and joyful spirit of these young people. 10:20 11:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall. Take the opportunity on this Sunday to meet and introduce yourselves to our seminarian interns and our new ASAP interns, who will be a part of our wonderful All Saints community this year. Sunday, August 25 It s time to get connected on CELEBRATION OF MINISTRIES SUNDAY, with a good ole fashioned homecoming celebration. Breakfast treats will be provided tailgate style in our courtyard throughout the morning. If you re a Krispy Kreme fan this is one continued on page 5

2 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY All Saints Episcopal Church is a parish in the Diocese of Atlanta. The Rt. Rev d Robert C. Wright, Bishop The Rt. Rev d Keith B. Whitmore, Assistant Bishop R ECTOR The Rev d Geoffrey M. St.J. Hoare VESTRY Greg Giornelli, Senior Warden Mose Bond, Junior Warden Elizabeth Nadal, Clerk Michael Gragnani, Treasurer Elizabeth Barton Charley Brickley Trav Carter Elizabeth Hale John Mears Bob Miller Alvin Moore Kathy Roberts Lee Robinson Janet Todd Jere Wells Cappa Woodward Comer Yates Frances Zook C LERGY The Rev d Noelle York-Simmons, Associate Rector The Rev d Charles M. Girardeau, Associate Rector The Rev d Timothy H. Black, Associate Rector The Rev d Elizabeth Shows Caffey, Associate Rector C LERGY A SSOCIATES The Very Rev d Harry Pritchett, Rector Emeritus The Rev d Robert T. M. Book The Rev d Bill Clarkson The Rev d Dr. James M. Donald The Rev d Karen P. Evans The Rev d William L. Evans The Rev d Spurgeon Hays The Rev d Canon William T. Holt III The Rev d Kenneth Kinnett The Rev d Grant LeRoux, Jr. The Rev d Charles Scott May The Rev d Dr. David M. Moss III The Rev d Denni Moss The Rev d Gary Mull The Rev d Milton H. Murray The Rev d Dr. Spenser Simrill The Rev d Walter E. Smith The Rev d Paul Thim A DMINISTRATIVE, FACILITIES & PROGRAM S TAFF Lauri Begley, Director of Parish Life Lisa Bell-Davis, Publications Coordinator Elizabeth Chenault, Associate Organist & Choirmaster Raymond Chenault, Organist & Choirmaster Nancy Dodson, Director of Finance Bruce Garner, Head Verger Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator Lori Guarisco, Threads Coordinator LaTrell Harrison, Program & Communications Assistant Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship & Development Wynn Henderson, Assistant in Children s Formation Leanne Herrmann, Accompanist, Youth & Children s Choirs Earl Johnson, Parish Sexton Maurice Johnson, Parish Sexton Pat Kiley, Rector s Assistant Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children s Music Louisa Merchant, Refugee Ministries Coordinator Randy Miller, Director of Security Stephen Monford, Parish Sexton Marie-Louise Muhumuza, Receptionist Esther Powell, Parish Sexton Maurice D. Reddick, Project/Facilities Manager Vicky Reddick, Nursery Coordinator Bob Sawyer, Webmaster Charles Snell, Assistant Choirmaster Phil Turks, Parish Sexton Victor Young, Parish Sexton All Saints Episcopal Church Top row: The farm animals at this year s parish picnic were very popular, as were treats from King of Pops; bottom left: VBS was fun for everyone at the Everywhere Fun Fair; and bottom right, our J2A Pilgrims at Meryemana, the House of the Virgin Mary on Mt. Koressos in Turkey. Grace Notes Thank you to John Barrett, Richard Hall, Sally Hansen, Susan Hooper, Candace Moore, Karen Richardson, Lisby Ritchie, and Diane Siegel for your combined 194 hours of service to clients of MAC. Earth Stewards kicked off the summer with a stellar parish picnic! Grateful thanks to leaders Deborah Gebhardt and Marti Breen with their team: Deborah Cox, Lucy Gebhardt, Bob Lewis, Baynard Whiting, Tanya Carr, Jerry Byrd, Kris Birkness, Judy Fritz, Caroline Echols, Meg May, Barckley Toole, Jean Rowe, Andrew Torgrimson, Lee Robinson, Wendy Little, Rainey Woodward, Beverly Stacy, Sherry Terlemezian, Jenna Barone, Julia Hart, Clare Reagan, Alex Ottley, our wonderful sextons and Randy Miller. Huge thank you to Barbara Blender, Lynne Bryant, Terry Byrd, Louise Franklin, Diane Hunter, Katrina Newton, Vicky Nixon and Cissie White for their hard work organizing Trading Graces. We had tons of items donated and this team did a stellar job putting it all together and, importantly, keeping it together for the three weeks everything was on display. Well done! Many thanks to members of the Vacation Bible leadership team this summer: Holly Sawyer, Lynne Bryant, Sally Hansen, Wynn Henderson, Lynn Randolph, Penny Pope, Barbara Fisher, Bo Kersey, Karol Kimmel, Conard Henderson, Lori Reinking and Sarah Sullivan.

3 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY C ALENDAR august Week One Saturday, August 3 Refugee Ministries Swim Buddies Noon 2:00 p.m., Milam Pool Clarkston, Georgia 11 Pentecost Regular Worship Schedule resumes Baptisms 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. in church Open House 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Covenant Community Sundae Sunday 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall Wednesday, August 7 Wednesday Morning Discussion, 10:00 a.m. in P307 Saturday, August 10 Refugee Ministries Pool Party 6:30 8:30 p.m. Milam Pool, Clarkson, GA Week Two 12 Pentecost Blessing of the Backpacks 9:00 a.m. in church Threads Birthday Party 10:20 a.m. in the courtyard Rhythms of Grace 3:00 p.m. in the chapel Wednesday, August 14 Wednesday Morning Discussion, 10:00 a.m. in P307 Week Three 13 Pentecost Youth Pilgrimage Presentation 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall Monday, August 19 Vestry Meeting, 4:30 p.m. in the Skylight Room Wednesday, August 21 Wednesday Morning Discussion, 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper Bring Your Own Picnic 5:00 7:00 p.m, courtyard Rhythms august children s formation schedule Date Children s Church Formation Classes (K-3rd, 9 a.m.) (K-5, 10:20 a.m.) Children s Church Orientation Sundae Sunday* for New Children and their Families* To the church at the peace Blessing of Backpacks*, Threads Birthday Party* To the church at the peace Special Movie Sunday, August 25 To the church at the peace Open House & Connect Presentation* Week Four Sunday, August Pentecost Celebration of Ministries Sunday 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services in church Ministry Fair 10:20 a.m. in the courtyard Connect Tween Program Overview 10:20 a.m., Pritchett Center Youth Ministry Program Overview 10:20 a.m., Horseshoe Room of Grace Wednesday, August 28 Wednesday Morning Discussion, 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper Bring Your Own Picnic 5:00 7:00 p.m, courtyard Worship for families with all kinds of kids. 3:00 p.m. in the chapel (See page 4 for details) *details on cover and page 5

4 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY Coming Up Foyer Groups, Dinner Groups, and Dinner Parties What better way to get to know your fellow Saints but through informal, small group gatherings at one anothers homes? Groups will be organized by early September and will begin meeting late September/early October. Many a close friendship has been made through these fun dinner gatherings; it s a wonderful and low key way to make connections. Sign up is this month. Sundays throughout August Sign up at the parish life table For more information call Barbara Blender at or bblender@bellsouth.net. Refugee Ministries XSwim Buddies This relationship building program serves as a fun motivator to keep refugee children (ages 3 14) interested in their Saturday morning English tutoring provided all year long by All Saints. The pool is designed for beginning swimmers and small children and volunteers do not need any training in teaching swimming to come play with the kids in the pool. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for families with children, and a fun way for teenagers to earn service hours. Saturday, August 3 Noon 2:00 p.m. at Milam Pool Clarkston, Georgia To volunteer contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org or An RSVP is required for volunteers. Children s Church Orientation for New Children and their Families 9:00 a.m. in Pritchett Center All Saints Episcopal Church Covenant Community Open House 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Covenant Community courtyard Sundae Sunday 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall Refugee Ministries Pool Party Consider volunteering at our closing pool party. If you are not interested in swimming, you can help by providing transportation or snacks for the kids. Saturday, August 10 6:30 8:30 p.m. Milam Pool Clarkston, Georgia If you would like to volunteer contact Louisa Merchant at or louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org. RSVP is required to volunteer. Blessing of the Backpacks 9:00 a.m. worship in the church Threads Birthday Party 10:20 a.m. in the courtyard Rhythms of Grace In this worship experience, all kinds of physical and vocal responses are accepted and encouraged. Created intentionally for families with kids with special needs, Rhythms of Grace welcomes all families with extra-wiggly, extra-creative children to worship together. 3:00 p.m. in the chapel For more information contact The Rev d Noelle York-Simmons at or Noelle@allsaintsatlanta.org. Youth Pilgrimage Presentation 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall Children s Church Open House and Connect Crazy Program Overview 10:20 a.m. Pritchett Center, 2nd Floor See page 5 for details Tweens Pool Party Sloan and John Smith are hosting a pool party at their home for the 4th and 5th grade children of All Saints. This is the first in a series of seasonal gathering. We want to build a stronger community among our tweens. Noon 3:00 p.m. at the home of Sloan and John Smith 4391 Skyland Drive Atlanta, Georgia RSVP to sloansmith@comcast.net or For more information contact The Rev d Charles M. Girardeau at or cgirardeau@allsaintsatlanta.org. continued on page 6

5 PAGES 4 & 5 All Saints Awesome August continued from page 1 morning you won t want to miss! Peruse our Ministry Fair a while and learn about the many ways to make connections and become involved in this community and beyond. Representatives from our wide array of ministries and groups will be on hand to answer questions. This festive annual celebration is a great way to engage with our ministries on and off our campus. You won t want to miss it! Our traditional Parade of Banners begins the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services in the church; Ministry Fair, 10:20 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard. CONNECT CRAZY TWEENS AND BIBLE THEMES is the new curriculum we will begin using on Sunday, September 8. There will be a introductory session for these rising 4th and 5th graders and their parents as a part of the Children s Formation Open House. Sunday, August 25, 10:20 a.m. second floor of the Pritchett Center. Kanuga Parish Weekend October 3 5 Registration continues and the deadline is looming. If you are planning to take part in one of the best times you will ever have on a church retreat it is time to sign up. Our annual parish weekend is full of fun, fellowship, learning, and relaxing in the beautiful Kanuga retreat setting. As many regular Kanuga goers will attest, this is one of the best church weekends of the year! Friday through Sunday, October 3 5 Kanuga Conference Center Hendersonville, North Carolina Stop by the parish life table on Sunday mornings for more information on the weekend programs and activities, housing, etc. Please Kathleen Clark or David Dean at dean928@mac.com or Lauri Begley at lbegley@allsaintsatlanta.org. We will be delighted to fill you in on everything KANUGA! Save The Date: Sunday September 22 6:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Join Us for A Potluck Supper To Kick-Off the 2014 Annual Canvass! Comer Yates, Connie and John Frazer are planning an event to encourage your "Giving Greatly". august Youth & Children s Choir Schedules cherub choir (PreK to K) Wednesday rehearsals 4:00 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 First Rehearsal primary choir (1st to 2nd grade) Wednesday rehearsals 4:35 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 First Rehearsal junior choir (3rd to 6th grade) Wednesday rehearsals 5:15 6:00 p.m. choir Kick-Off Rehearsal 10:20 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 21 First Rehearsal Sunday, August 25 Sing with adult choir 9:00 a.m. noon in church 11:00 a.m. luncheon for kids Tunaomba Mungu Atawale youth choir (7th to 12th grade) Sunday rehearsals 4:15 5:00 p.m. handbells 5:00 6:00 p.m. choir First rehearsal at 5:00 p.m. Family Cook-Out 6:30 7:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, director karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org. Choir schedules are available at / music/childrens-and-youth-choirs

6 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY 2013 Ann Evans Woodall Lecture Save the Date: Make plans now to attend the 10th anniversary Ann Evans Woodall Lecture. Barbara Brown Taylor will speak on Learning to Walk in the Dark. Join us before the lecture at for cocktails and dinner; your ticket will include a reserved seat for the lecture. Thursday, November 7 Cocktails and Dinner 5:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Lecture 7:00 p.m. in the church Tickets for the dinner are $20; sales begin October 13. The lecture is free and open to the public For information Gail Rogers at gailrogers851@ att.netcontact, or contact Barbara Blender at bblender@bellsouth.net or Coming Up continued from page 4 Earth Stewards Back to the Pool Party Dunk & Dine at our annual pool party! th 6:00 8:00 p.m. at Brookwood Hills For more information contact Marti Breen at or mbreen@c3marketing.com. Youth Choir Kick-Off & Cook-Out Welcome to Youth Choir, 7 12th graders! Let s celebrate with a DAD s cook-out after the first rehearsal: hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, ice cream, and more! Meet new Youth Choir families and catch up on summer news; we want 100% participation. Wear your favorite chef aprons! 5:00 p.m. choir rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. dinner for all in Ellis Hall For more information contact choir director Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org. Great opportunities for service, fellowship and learning are coming in September. Be sure to watch your bulletins, our website and Facebook page for updates and information! Wednesday Night Suppers Return, BYOP! Wednesday Night Supper resumes this month! Bring your own picnic supper and join us in the courtyard. Delicious VanTrece buffet-style suppers will begin after Labor Day. Bring Your Own Supper Wednesday, August 21 and 28 5:00 7:00 p.m. in the courtyard WNS Buffets Begin Wednesday, September 4 5:00 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Watch the bulletin for details regarding sign up, reservations and menus! For more information contact Lauri Begley at or lbegley@allsaintsatlanta.org. Coming in September Novel Theology Novel Theology has an exciting year coming up! We begin with My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk in September and end in May with Louise Erdrich s The Round House. In between we will spend some time with the works of Tom Perrota, Amos Oz, Julian Barnes and others. Please join us the third Wednesday of every month! Wednesday, September 18 7:00 p.m. in the Skylight Room For more information visit adult-formation/ongoing/ novel-theology or contact Jen Waters at faithhopelove42@yahoo.com. Y O U T H Laser Tag Coming to a cathedral near you All Saints Episcopal Church

7 PAGES 6 & 7 Vestry Notes From the meeting on June 17, 2013 The vestry meeting was the first in Geoffrey Hoare s absence and was presided over by Noelle York-Simmons. Mose Bond and Comer Yates reported on Stewardship pledges and noted that this year s Stewardship kickoff will be September 22. Capital projects begin in July with construction on the third floor of the Pritchett center for the Youth Space. Bids are underway for the repair of the stained glass windows which is being led by a nationally recognized consultant. The bids are believed to be within budget, and the project is on schedule. Window removal will occur the week of July 15. While not officially part of the capital campaign work, the repair of the Pritchett Center exterior is also on schedule and within budget. The Vestry approved the following motions: the Treasurer s Report, the Endowment Transitions Transfers In Lauren Giles from The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta Kent, Barbara, Sam and Evan Fisher from The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta Colby and Robyn Cleavenger Transfers Out Roger and Joyce Hamilton to The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta Catherine Offen-Yates and Henry Yates to St. Benedict s Episcopal Church in Atlanta Perry and Martha Thomas to St. Benedict s Episcopal Church in Atlanta Carter Thomas to St. Benedict s Episcopal Church in Atlanta Births Charlotte Currin Richeson, daughter of Greg and Kate Richeson Henry Hank Powell Jones, son of Larry Jones and Emily Schunior Request of up to $5000 to fund the first year of the New Connect Class for the 4th and 5th Grade Students at All Saints, the church s 2014 Diocesan Pledge, and the minutes of the May 2013 vestry meeting. Trav Carter reported that a new lease on the Goodfellas space has been signed. The three members of the inaugural ASAP program made a presentation about their experiences and the wonderful success of the program this year. On the youth side, Tim Black and Kathy Roberts reported on the fabulous Youth Pilgrimage to Turkey, and Chuck Girardeau on the success of Vacation Bible School with a high enrollment of children. All vestry meetings are open and meet at 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Parish House with dates announced in The All Saints Monthly. Baptisms Christopher Edwin Birdsey, son of Peter and Levymae Birdsey Daniel Robert Scott, son of Scott Hayes and Scott Porter Lauren Kate Wesseldyk, daughter of James and Lisa Wesseldyk Ella Lane Wesseldyk, daughter of James and Lisa Wesseldyk Campbell Kay York, daughter of Arthur and Anna York Henry Foster York, son of Arthur and Anna York Deaths Elizabeth Louise Brown McCarrell Nils Edward Wennerholm Janet DeYoung Breman James Fryars Pilkington Anna Ruth Culley august youth calendar Thursday, August 1 Braves vs. Rockies 5:30 p.m. meet at All Saints Sign up online online at allsaintsatlanta.org/2013/05/ youth-summer-social-events/ Laser Tag at the Cathedral 5:00 7:30 p.m. Look for details to come in an Saturday, August 17 Youth Formation training and planning day 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at All Saints Pilgrimage to Turkey J2A Presentation 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall Saturday, August 24 Acolyte Captain meeting 9:00 a.m. Noon New Acolyte Training 1:30 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25 Youth Ministry Overview for Parents and Students 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall New and returning acolyte training and party 6:00 8:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall / formation/youth-formation

8 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY PAGE 8 Archives Committee Preserves the Past With Some Help From Modern Technology Jiffy Page loves to capture a good story. Her company, Pixorium, helps people preserve their photos, videos and mementoes in long-lasting digital formats in order to keep them safe and protected for future generations to enjoy and learn from. The Archives Committee at All Saints has many good stories to tell. Lead by Sug and Pat Patton, Ann Pearce, Carolyn Walker, Nancy Godfrey, Porter Hutto and Jane Vickers keep track of the history of our parish, the clergy, the buildings, the milestones, the parties, the publications. The archives, most of them original documents and photographs, are stored and often displayed in the library of Egleston Hall. When one who loves to capture a good story meets a group that are the keepers of great stories, it is a match made in heaven. Jiffy donated her time and Pixorium s resources to helping digitize over 100 photographs in the archives of All Saints. The net result of this capturing is that our archives are now stored in two places: in original format in their cases in the library and in digital format, helping preserve them in a way that will make it easier for future generations to enjoy them. The deadline for the September issue is Thursday, August 8. Please submissions to Lisa Bell-Davis at lbell-davis@allsaintsatlanta.org (please cc Noelle@allsaintsatlanta.org). Many thanks to the Archives Committee for their great work in keeping our parish memories alive. Grateful thanks to Jiffy for helping us to keep those precious memories safe for years to come! Visit Jiffy s company site at West Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia Non-Profit Postage PAID Atlanta, GA Permit 84