What Will You be Wearing at Kanuga? 2017 Annual Canvass: Connecting, Not Just Collecting

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1 Volume 14, Issue 8 September 2016 What Will You be Wearing at Kanuga? This year s Kanuga chairs Mary Beth and Barckley Toole, with co-chairs Debbie Wilson and Jowell Thome, invite you to join in the fun at the 2016 annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga! This year we welcome The Rev. Lauren Winner, Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School. Lauren writes and lectures on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Born to a Jewish father and a Southern Baptist mother, she was raised Jewish, converted to Orthodox Judaism in her freshman year at Columbia University, and then to Christianity while doing her Masters degree at Cambridge University. Lauren is an ordained Episcopal priest and the author of numerous books. Her 2014 book Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Over-looked Ways of Meeting God, explores the notion of God as clothing, reflecting on how we are clothed with Christ or how God fits us like a garment. She analyzes how clothing functions culturally to shape our ideals and identify our community, and ruminates on how this new metaphor can function to create new possibilities for our lives. There are hundreds of metaphors for God, but the church only uses a few familiar images: creator, judge, savior, father. In Wearing God, Lauren gathers a number of lesserknown tropes, reflecting on how they work biblically and culturally, revealing how they can deepen our spiritual lives. Don t miss this great weekend of food and fellowship filled with favorite Kanuga activities from Friday night to Sunday morning. Sign up online now! Annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga Friday though Sunday, September 30 October 2 Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina For more information stop by the Parish Life table on Sunday mornings or Mary Beth or Barckley Toole at marybethtoole6@ yahoo.com. First timer, old timer, young, older, married, single, Kanuga has something for everyone! 2017 Annual Canvass: Connecting, Not Just Collecting The 2017 Annual Canvass is all about staying connected to All Saints during our transition in leadership. We are kicking off the Canvass with gatherings in five locations around Atlanta. The agenda at these events? Reconnecting with friends we may not have seen over the summer. Interim Rector Martha Sterne and Sr. Warden Ken Stewart will be in attendance with updates on the rector search. We encourage you to make new connections. If you didn t receive your E-Vite contact Ellen Hayes at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org. We look forward to seeing you there! All Saints is home for my family. It is our spiritual home where we feel connected to God s community. 25 years ago we came to All Saints and found an accepting, engaging, and intellectually-stimulating parish. Today we are in clergy transition but All Saints remains the deep well that it has been throughout its history. We are constantly inspired by former leaders of the church who led us to confront bigotry in the civil rights era, comfort and serve the parish through the AIDS crisis and most recently seek the full humanity of LGBT friends and families. Our rector search holds great promise for the future. We have so much to be grateful for at All Saints. Kristin and I have witnessed the spirit of generosity and thus feel compelled to support God s blessings through the annual canvass. Stewardship is the lifeblood of the church. Consider a generous pledge in the coming weeks to support our parish as we transition to the next chapter. God bless! <Jim The 2107 Annual Canvass kicks off September 18 Jim Howard is a native Atlantan and Kristin is from Tonsberg, Norway. Their three sons, Jake, Erik and Christopher have all been baptized and confirmed at All Saints. w w w. a l l s a i n t s a t l a n t a. o r g

2 TH E A L L S A I N T S M O N T H LY All Saints Episcopal Church is a parish in the Diocese of Atlanta. The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop The Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, Assistant Bishop The Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Assisting Bishop INTERIM RECTOR The Rev. Martha P. Sterne V E S T RY Ken Stewart, Senior Warden Beth Blalock, Junior Warden Virginia Harrison, Clerk Charlie Ogburn, Treasurer David Aldridge E. J. Diedrich John Frazer Elizabeth Klump Nixon Lowe Kevin Lyman Elvira Mannelly Dorothy Miller Erin Miller Katrina Newton Scott Porter Leighton Stradtman Woodrow Vaughan Robert Waddell CLERGY The Rev. Timothy H. Black, Associate Rector The Rev. Kimberly S. Jackson, Associate Rector C L E R G Y A S S O C I AT E S The Very Rev. Dr. Harry Pritchett, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Robert T. M. Book The Rev. Bill Clarkson The Rev. Dr. James M. Donald The Rev. Karen P. Evans The Rev. William L. Evans The Rev. Spurgeon Hays The Rev. Charles Scott May The Rev. Dr. David M. Moss III The Rev. Denni Moss The Rev. Gary Mull The Rev. Milton H. Murray The Rev. Dr. Spenser Simrill The Rev. Walter E. Smith The Rev. Stefanie Taylor The Rev. Paul Thim The Rev. Richard Winters A D M I N I S T R AT I V E, F A C I L I T I E S & P R O G R A M S TA F F Lauri Begley, Director of Parish Life Lisa Bell-Davis, Director of Communications Elizabeth Chenault, Associate Organist & Choirmaster Raymond Chenault, Organist & Choirmaster Michael Crowe, Assistant Choirmaster Tremaine Davis, I.T. Specialist & Webmaster Nancy Dodson, Director of Finance Bruce Garner, Head Verger Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator Lori Guarisco, Threads Coordinator Fred Hart, Parish Sexton Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship & Development Maurice Johnson, Parish Sexton Pat Kiley, Rector s Assistant Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children s Music Terry Kinton, Accompanist, Youth & Children s Choirs and Handbell Director Benjenia Lee, Parish Sexton Louisa Merchant, Refugee Ministries Coordinator Randy Miller, Director of Security Stephen Monford, Parish Sexton Marie-Louise Muhumuza, Receptionist Maurice D. Reddick, Facilities Manager Kathy Roberts, Director of Children s Ministries Phil Turks, Parish Sexton Mark Wirtz, Program Assistant Victor Young, Parish Sexton In August we bid farewell to The Rev. Noelle York-Simmons, as she prepared to Atlanta for Alexandria, Virginia (top left); we all celebrated late summer with ice cream for breakfast at Sundae Sunday (top right); and backpacks and students were blessed and made ready for a new school year. Grace Notes All Saints Episcopal Church Many thanks to those who assisted with the Joyeuse Noelle picnic; Pat Pendelton, Dali Cintra, and Jacqui Frey. Not using Access All Saints, our online photo directory yet? It s so cool and so easy! Log in from All Saints home page and get connected with the saints! Photos will be taken for the directory on: Sunday, September 11, 18 10:20 11:00 a.m., Kennedy Courtyard Questions? Ask Ellen Hayes at allsaintsatlanta.org.

3 TH E AL L SA I N T S MO N T H LY C A L E N DA R s e p t e m b e r Week One Sunday, September 4 16 Pentecost Saints & Sandwiches 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall Monday, September 5 Church office closed Wednesday, September 7 Wednesday Morning Discussion Group 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper 5:00 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Jezebels Women s Reading Group 5:00 6:15 p.m. in P201 Conversations with Martha and Tim 6:30 7:30 p.m. in Egleston Library Contemplative Prayer 7:00 8:30 p.m. in P202 Saturday, September 10 Couple s Workshop; Jesica and Brian Eames 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. in the Ross Room Week Two Sunday, September Pentecost Celebration of Ministries; Parade of Ministries 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services in the church; Ministry Fair 10:20 11:00 a.m. in the Kennedy Courtyard Monday, September 12 Monday Afternoon Study Group 2:00 3:00 p.m. in P307 Yoga with Bill Evans 2:00 3:00 p.m., Ross Room Tuesday, September 13 Egg-Onomics Breakfast Series 7:30 a.m. in Ellis Hall Wednesday, September 14 Wednesday Morning Discussion Group 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper 5:00 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Jezebels Women s Reading Group 5:00 6:15 p.m. in P201 Samaritan Reading Group 6:30 7:30 p.m., Fireplace Room Exploring Faith Together 7:00 8:30 p.m. Egleston Library Contemplative Prayer 7:00 8:30 p.m. in P202 Look for an E-Vite to an All Saints Gathering in Your Neighborhood this September! Come for Food and Fellowship! Martha Sterne will be there to greet and Sr. Warden Ken Stewart will give the latest info on the New Rector search. Questions? Contact Ellen Hayes at ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org or Week Three Sunday, September Pentecost Forum: Transitions Update 10:20 a.m., Ellis Hall Jesus on the Front Page 10:20 a.m. in P307 Refugee Ministries: New Volunteer meeting 10:20 a.m., Shaffer Room Refugee Ministries Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 12:30 2:00 p.m., Ross Room Young Adult: Gathering around The Table 5:00 p.m. worship, chapel; supper immediately follows in Ellis Hall Monday, September 19 Monday Afternoon Study Group 2:00 3:00 p.m. in P307 Yoga with Bill Evans 2:00 3:00 p.m., Ross Room Vestry meeting 4:30 p.m., Ross Room Wednesday, September 21 Wednesday Morning Discussion Group 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper 5:00 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Jezebels Women s Reading Group 5:00 6:15 p.m. in P201 Exploring Faith Together 7:00 8:30 p.m. Egleston Library Contemplative Prayer 7:00 8:30 p.m. in P202 Novel Theology 7:00 8:30 p.m. Fireplace Room, Tate Hall Thursday, September 22 Saints On Tap 6:00 p.m., Manuel s Tavern 602 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta Week Four 19 Pentecost Jesus on the Front Page 10:20 a.m. in P307 Preacher-Teacher Lecture Series: Bill Harkins, Priest Associate, Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip Preaching 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. in the church, lecture 10:20 11:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall Concert Series: Maria Valdes 3:00 p.m. in the church Monday, September 26 Monday Afternoon Study Group 2:00 3:00 p.m. in P307 Yoga with Bill Evans 2:00 3:00 p.m., Ross Room Wednesday, September 28 Wednesday Morning Discussion Group 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper 5:00 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Jezebels Women s Reading Group 5:00 6:15 p.m. in P201 Melissa Fay Green Lecture and Book Signing 6:30 8:30 p.m., Ross Room Exploring Faith Together 7:00 8:30 p.m. Egleston Library Contemplative Prayer 7:00 8:30 p.m. in P202 Thursday, September 29 Covenant Community Graduation 7:00 9:00 p.m., Ellis Hall Friday through Sunday, September 30 October 2 Annual Parish Retreat Kanuga Conference Center Information about Adult Christian Formation is forthcoming! Keep an eye on your Sunday bulletins, our campus monitors, and our website for up to date class schedules! w w w. a l l s a i n t s a t l a n t a. o r g

4 TH E AL L SA I N T S MO N T H LY Coming Up Saints and Sandwiches: A Multi-Generational Service Day Many hands make light work. Mark your calendars for the return of this great service day! Come make sandwiches for Atlanta area missions that will distribute them to people who use walkin assistance centers. Last year we made 1000 sandwiches in 40 minutes! We even kept some here in our freezers to hand out to those in need around this block. It s a lot of fun with a purpose and everyone is invited! Sunday, September 4 10:15 11:00 a.m., Ellis Hall For more information contact Kathy Roberts at or kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org. Start Right, Stay Connected: A Premarital Workshop for Couples Beginning Their Journey See details on page 6. Saturday, September 10 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Ross Room Yoga with Bill: A Stretch for Body and Spirit The class, led by The Rev. Bill Evans, an experienced yoga teacher, is for beginners and experienced students alike. This form of this yoga works on flexing and releasing muscles, bringing help to the joints, release of stress and anxiety. Ideally at the end of the class we have a sense quiet and tranquility. All Saints Episcopal Church All are welcome to join in this wonderful experience. Begins Monday, September 12 2:00 p.m. in Ross Room Please bring your own mat. For more information contact Bill Evans at billyleeevans@ gmail.com. Break Bread With The Men Of Covenant Community For the past 20 years, All Saints parishioners have provided dinner on Monday nights for the Covenant Community residents. This tradition means so much to the men of this residential drug treatment facility. Bring dinner yourself or with family, with friends or co-workers. What a great way to say thank you! Mondays, September 12, 19, 26 To volunteer or for information, contact Barbara Blender at or bblender@bellsouth.net. Egg-Onomic Breakfast Series: Tom Weyandt Tom Weyandt, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the city of Atlanta, has prepared a piece for the church profile on the future of Midtown, including information on transportation in the area. Tom will present these issues and talk about his observations on what they mean along with current issues on development in the midtown area. Tuesday, September 13 7:30 a.m. breakfast in Ellis Hall 7:45 8:30 a.m. presentation A full, hot buffet breakfast will be served. All are invited to attend Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Cost is $5.00. Proceeds go to the Men of Hope at Covenant Community. Sign up at the parish life table or contact Lauri Begley at or lbegley@ allsaintsatlanta.org. Samaritan Readers Please join the Samaritan Readers for their inaugural session to discuss Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Stevenson recounts the story of his work with Walter McMillian who was wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and was ultimately released. The book takes us on a painful journey through our justice (or injustice) system and its deep ties to our nation s history of racism, and has been named a diocesan read in Wednesday, September 14 6:30pm-8:00 p.m., Fireplace Room, Tate Hall For more information contact Jen Waters at faithhopelove42@yahoo.com. Novel Theology The Blue Flower, by Penelope Fitzgerald The Blue Flower describes events in the youth of Fritz von Hardenberg, known as Novalis, a first in the German school of romanticism, visionary poet, philosopher, metallurgist, and civil engineer. Penelope Fitzgerald s masterpiece is a fictional treatment of his years as a student, his family life, the intellectual exultation of the early romantic period, his engagement to a doomed teenager. Places, families, seasons, relationships are given life by momentary but telling detail annual wash day with linens continued on page 6 s e p t e m b e r c h i l d r e n s f o r m a t i o n s c h e d u l e D a t e C h i l d r e n s C h u r c h F o r m a t i o n C l a s s e s C o n n e c t (K-3rd, 9:00 a.m.) (K-3, 10:20 a.m.) (4/5 grade, 10:20 a.m.) Sunday, September 4 to the Church at the Peace Meet in Ellis Hall for Saints & Sandwiches Sunday, September 11 to the Church at the Peace Abraham and Sarah Nativity Sunday, September 18 to the Church at the Peace Abraham and Sarah Consecration to the Church at the Peace Abraham and Sarah Herod

5 PAG E S 4 & A L L S A I N T S C O N C E R T S E R I E S Maria Valdes, Soprano and Trumpet After completing her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University and singing in the All Saints choir for five years, soprano Maria Valdes was a winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Southeast regional auditions. She then won the top prize at the Corbett Opera Scholarship Competition at Busy Month for Refugee Ministries New Volunteer Information Session Are you interested in Refugee Ministries and want to learn more about what we do? Join us for an informational session! Sunday, September 18 10:15 11:00 a.m., P301 (Shaffer Room) Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Join us for our annual Refugee Ministries Volunteer Appreciation Lunch and help us celebrate the wonderful and important work of our volunteers. Sunday, September 18 12:30 2:00 p.m., Fireplace Room, Tate Hall Picnic in the Park Join Candler School of Theology Seminarians for a picnic in the park with refugee kids. (Contact Louisa for details.) Saturday, September 24 11:45 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Brookside Park 3661 North Decatur Rd., Decatur Refugee Resettlement Information Session Interested in learning more about the new refugee family we will be furnishing an Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and was then awarded an Adler Fellowship at the San Francisco Opera. She will be accompanied by Jonathan Easter and virtuoso trumpeter Kevin Lyons. 3:00 p.m. in the church Tickets are $25 and are available at the door, or charged online in advance at music/concert-series. apartment for on October 15 and what the process of resettlement involves? We ve got a meeting for that! Join us before-hand for Wednesday Night Supper! Wednesday, September 28 6:00 8:00 p.m., Fireplace Room, Tate Hall Heval Kelli, TedxPeachtree Speaker Join us in celebrating Heval Kelli, an Emory cardiology fellow who came to Clarkston in the early 90s as a Syrian refugee, in All Saints family resettlement program. This month Dr. Kelli will deliver a TedxPeachtree talk, during which he mentions how much All Saints help meant to him in achieving his dream of becoming a doctor. TEDxPeachtree 2016 Conference Friday, September 30 To find out more about TedxPeachtree visit tedxpeachtree.com For more information about any of these events, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org or september Youth & Children s Choir Schedules r e h e a r s a l s in The Pritchett Children s Center, 2nd Floor Cherub (PreK-K) Wednesdays, 4:00 4:30 p.m. Primary (1st 2nd) Wednesdays, 4:35 5:10 p.m. Junior (3rd 6th ) Wednesdays, 5:15 6:00 p.m. Junior Handbells (4th 6th ) Wednesdays, 6:00 6:30 p.m. Youth Handbells (7th 12th) Sundays, 4:15 5:00 p.m. Youth (7th 12th) Sundays, 5:00 6:00 p.m. (No rehearsal on September 4) s i n g i n g d a t e s Junior Choir Sunday, September 11 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. sing in church at offertory with the Adult Choir, 8:15 a.m. arrival 11:05 a.m. noon, lunch for singers Primary Choir 9:00 a.m. sing in church, 8:15 a.m. arrival Sit with families in church Youth Choir 9:00 a.m. sing in church, 8:15 a.m. arrival 8:00 a.m. breakfast in Ellis Hall Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, director karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org. Choir schedules are available at music/childrens-and-youth-choirs. w w w. a l l s a i n t s a t l a n t a. o r g

6 TH E AL L SA I N T S MO N T H LY S A V E T H E D A T E 2016 Woodall Lecture Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker, Professor and Director of the Forum of Religion and Ecology, will be the speaker at the 13th annual Woodall Lecture. Dr. Tucker s talk, Religion and Ecology will highlight the growing ecological crisis and the remarkable work being done within religious communities around the world to bring healing and restoration to people and land. It will be co-sponsored by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. A ticketed pre-lecture cocktail reception is planned. The lecture and dessert reception following are free and open to the public. Tickets will go on sale in September. Be on the lookout for further details! Thursday, October 27 7:00 p.m. at All Saints Coming Up: continued from page 4 and underthings flying from high windows to the boiling caldrons in a courtyard below is a scene that you will not forget. Facilitator: Ethel Ware Carter Wednesday, September 21 7:00 8:00 p.m. Fireplace Room, Tate Hall For more information visit adult-formation/ongoing/ novel-theology or contact Jen Waters at faithhopelove42@yahoo.com. Earth Stewards: Atlanta Streets Alive Stop by the Earth Stewards table during the September 11 Ministry Fair to sign up for the next Atlanta Streets Alive. We ll meet up and bike, run, stroll or walk through Old Fourth Ward/Virginia Highland., 2:00 6:00 p.m. For more information Marti Breen at mbreen@c3marketing.com. Preacher-Teacher Lecture Series: J. William Bill Harkins, PhD, LMFT Bill Harkins teaches pastoral theology and counseling in the various graduate programs at Columbia Theological Seminary, and is a Priest Associate at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip. Bill says, Our lives consist of transitions of all kinds. I enjoy meeting people in the spaces within those transitions. Preaching 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. in the church Lecture 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall For more information Janet Todd at Janet-todd@att.net. The Underdogs: Children, Dogs and The Power Of Unconditional Love Join us as we welcome Melissa Fay Greene, author of six award-winning books of nonfiction for a lecture and book signing. A frequent contributor to The New York Times Magazine and other periodicals, her work has been translated into 15 languages. Her first book, Praying For Sheetrock, appears on the list of the 100 greatest works of English-language journalism of the 20th century. A native of Macon and resident of Atlanta since 1982, Melissa was a 2011 inductee into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame. She is married to criminal defense attorney Don Samuel and they are the parents of nine. Melissa will speak to us about her new book, The Underdogs: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love, which Start Right, Stay Connected: A Premarital Workshop for Couples Beginning Their Journey This workshop will give couples the tools to create the lasting, connected relationship they deserve. This is for couples who are engaged, newly married, or committing to a longterm relationship. Couples will learn effective communication skills, tools to deal with hot buttons issues, conflict resolution, removing negativity in the relationship, how to keep the romance alive and enhance sexual intimacy, and how to unlock the relationship s deeper purpose as a vehicle for healing and growth. This workshop is based on Imago Relationship Therapy and Jesica is a licensed therapist who All Saints Episcopal Church specializes in working with couples. Facilitated by Jesica Eames, LMSW/JD and Brian Eames. Saturday, September 10 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Ross Room The fee is $75 per couple for the workbook and lunch. Register online at allsaintsatlanta.org/couplesreg. For more information contact Jesica Eames at jesica@ relationshipcoaching.net.

7 PAG E S 6 & 7 explores real-life miracles performed by pioneering service dogs. Wednesday, September 28 6:30 8:00 p.m., Ross Room For more information contact Lauri Begley at or lbegley@ allsaintsatlanta.org. Coming in October Arts Theology: A Special Theater Presentation at All Saints All Saints is pleased to welcome the Out of Hand Theater for a special presentation of The Magic Chamber, an afternoon of sophisticated tom-foolery with awe-inspiring mentalist, magician and storyteller Matt Felten. The show was written by Matt Felten and All Saints parishioner Adam Fristoe. Matt Felton is a magician and actor who has a passion for magic that is contagious. He makes the impossible possible and will take you on a wild and joyous ride throughout the performance. Arts Theology is proud to provide this unique opportunity to experience such mind-boggling magic and awe-inspiring mentalism in an intimate setting in our own church library. You will be able to witness the wonders of the impossible, laugh and be astonished at what you see! Sunday, October 9 3:30 p.m. in Egleston Library Tickets are $30; seating capacity is limited. Reserve your tickets at the Parish Life table on Sunday mornings. For more information please contact matt@mpcollins.com or visit the News & Events page on allsaintsatlanta.org. Let s Keep Threads Hanging On! Save the Date for an fun evening designed to benefit our amazing ministry, Threads. Proceeds from this silent auction and live auction event will go to replenish Threads Clothing Acquisition Fund, a fund that Threads uses to, among other things, purchase new socks and underwear and fill holes in their clothing inventory. If you have items that you wish to donate to either the silent auction or the Tr a n s i t i o n s Birth Ashton Ann Fogel, daughter of Daniel and Meg Fogel Baptisms Olivia Marie Lutz, daughter of Bryan and Sabrina Lutz Thomas Buensuceso White, son of Stuart and Christina White Grace Catherine Marie Osborn, daughter of Cynthia Osborn and Sandy Malcolm Transfers In Georgia, J. Diff, Addison, India and Tallulah Ritchie from The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta live auction donation forms will be available in the Ellis Foyer as well as online. Be sure to mark your calendar with this great event for a great cause. Keep Threads Hanging On: An Event to Help Threads Rack Up Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Ellis Hall and The Kennedy Courtyard For more information contact Melanie Hardin at melaniehardin@ gmail.com or Lauri Begley at lbegley@ allsaintsatlanta.org. James Wells from Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury, Pennsylvania Transfers Out Martha Temple to St. Mark s Episcopal Church in Copperhill, Tennessee Weddings Elizabeth Stamps and Justin Loescher Stephanie Newton and Edward Bedard Greg Coffman and Tom Harvey Deaths Charlen Miles Crenshaw, Hugh Carl Owen, Aldo Fernandez-Vila, Joy Gautreau, Jim Ayres, Michael Thompson september youth calendar Sunday, September 4 Saints & Sandwiches Service 10:20 a.m. in The Ellis Hall Friday, September Grade Attic Invasion 6:30 9:30 p.m. in The Attic Sunday, September 11 Youth Formation 10:20 a.m. in The Attic YLC Meeting 12:30 1:30 p.m. in The Attic Sunday, September 18 Youth Formation 10:20 a.m. in The Attic Confirmation Gathering 1 10:20 a.m. in The Attic Youth Formation 10:20 a.m. in The Attic Confirmation Gathering 2 10:20 a.m. Field Trip formation/youth-formation w w w. a l l s a i n t s a t l a n t a. o r g

8 634 West Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia Non-Profit Postage PAID Atlanta, GA Permit 84 TH E AL L SA I N T S MO N T H LY PAG E 8 Introducing The Rev. Kimberly Jackson! On Thursday, September 15, The Rev. Kimberly S. Jackson joins the staff at All Saints, as our newest Associate Rector. We can t wait to get to know her, so we asked her a few questions: How did you become an Episcopalian? Bishop Barbara Harris. While there are some other folks (including our bishop Rob Wright) who had a significant hand in bringing me from the Baptist tradition to here, Barbara Harris truly was my inspiration. The fact that she s Black, female, and a bishop let me know that the Episcopal Church might be willing to make space for me. She got me in the door, and after that, the liturgy of this great tradition carried me the rest of the way. Why the priesthood? I felt called to ministry when I was 8 years old. Seriously, I still have my 3rd grade essay that spells out all three of my dream in life. The first on the list was to be a recycler (in Cowpens, South Carolina in the early 90 s, recycling was a pretty new and fancy concept). I also wanted to be a teacher. But principally, I dreamed of becoming a pastor. Of course, I ve had some twists and turns in my vocational journey since that youthful declaration, but the same Holy Spirit that guided my 8 year-old self, is the same Holy Spirit that ordained me a priest in God s church. Learn more about The Rev. Kimberly Jackson this month on our website in Spotlight On. Beginning September 15, you may reach Kim by at kjackson@ allsaintsatlanta.org. The deadline for the October issue is day, September 8. Please make your submission via our website, at allsaintsatlanta.org/news-and-events/announcements/. Thank you!