Volume 14, Issue 9 October 2016

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1 Volume 14, Issue 9 October 2016 Celebrate the Feast of All Saints throughout the weekend while supporting our youth pilgrimage ministry and our parish artists and invited artists. A cocktail reception on Friday night kicks off the festival. Begin your holiday shopping at our 35-booth artists market while you enjoy live music by and an appetizer buffet, wine, beer and sodas as you browse. Saturday the market opens at 9:00 a.m. for shopping. The children s musical performance begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by a costume parade, carnival fun, barbecue lunch, and more! Sunday morning the Market reopens early for last minute shopping before or after you worship with us. Friday Cocktail Reception, November 4 5:00 8:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Saturday, November 5 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. in the courtyard and Ellis Hall Sunday, November 6 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall (Enjoy Sunday morning breakfast in Tate Hall) Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts; opportunities include cashier, hospitality, face painters, and more. Join the fun and celebration of this annual tradition for our Feast Day Festivities! For more information contact Lauri Begley at or lbegley@ allsaintsatlanta.org. Worship with us on the morning of The Feast of All Saints, when we remember in word and song the lives of the saints of God that have gone before us. The All Saints Adult Choir, soloists and orchestra, conducted by Choirmaster Raymond Chenault, will perform Requiem in C minor by Michael Haydn. Let us celebrate the lives and memories of all of our loved ones on All Saints Sunday, as we listen to this rarely sung Requiem by one of the great composers from the Classical period. (Read more about our All Saints Sunday music on page 6.) Worship on All Saints Sunday, November 6 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the chapel; 9:00, 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the church; 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the chapel 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 AL L SA I N T S MO 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 I N T E R I M R E C T O R 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 C L E R G Y 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, FA 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 All Saints Episcopal Church In September, saints generations united and made over 800 sandwiches to give to Atlanta area missions and kept some in our freezers to hand out to those in need around this block (top left); we got and update on the new rector search and a glimpse of the church parish profile (top right); and we watched the Parade of Banners in awe of the many ministries, groups and guilds we have (below). Grace Notes Thank you God for the truest bluest, creatingest, ok d and newest profile committee on earth: chair Sherry Collins Terlemezian, Briley Brisendine, Kirk Cameron, Jamie Clements, Desmond Dorsey, Devon Jackoniski, Margaret Langford, Kevin Lyman, Alvin Moore, Elizabeth Nadal, Wendy Silliman, Sloan Kennedy Smith, Malinda Snow, Janet Todd, and Russ Wofford. Thank to all the Neighborhood Gathering hosts: Briley and Elena Brisendine, Doug and Dawn Mullins, David and Dana Aldridge, Jim Roper and Francis Clark, and Matt and Erin Miller. We took over their homes and gathered in true All Saints celebratory style! Thank you for Kanuga chairs Mary Beth and Barckley Toole, whose hospitality spread out all through another amazing Kanuga parish retreat weekend! Thanks for giving of yourself to our kids at Kanuga: Page Pearson, Lynn and Charles Wright, Audrey Radcliff, Wynn Henderson, Christina Holland, Caroline Echols, and Betty Evans.

3 TH E AL L SA I N T S MO N T H LY C A L E N DA R o c t o b e r Week One Sunday, October 2 20 Pentecost Conversations with Your Sr. Warden and Interim Rector 10:20 a.m., Ross Room Wednesday, October 5 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 Book Study 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 Thursday, October 6 Integrity Atlanta Pride Eucharist 7:30 p.m. in the church All Saints is Home for Us! Have you made your annual pledge to the church yet? Make your pledge online today: allsaintsatlanta.org/ stewardship/ For more information contact Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship and Development at or ehayes@allsaintsatlanta.org. Week Two Sunday, October 9 21 Pentecost Holy Eucharist Rite II and Pet Blessing 9:00 a.m. in Ellis Hall The Earth Charter 10:20 a.m., P301/ Shaffer Room The Magic Chamber 3:00 p.m., Egleston Library Monday, October 10 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, October 11 Egg-Onomics Breakfast Series 7:30 a.m. in Ellis Hall Wednesday, October 12 (See Wednesday, October 5 schedule) Samaritan Readers 6:30 7:30 p.m., Fireplace Room, Tate Hall Week Three Sunday, October Pentecost Baptisms 11:15 a.m. worship service in church The Earth Charter 10:20 a.m., P301/ Shaffer Room Shakespeare s History of the Wars of Roses 10:20 a.m., P305/P306 Young Adult: Gathering around The Table 5:15 p.m. prelude and worship, chapel; supper immediately follows in Ellis Hall Monday, October 17 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, October 19 (See Wednesday, October 5 schedule) Novel Theology 7:00 8:00 p.m. Fireplace Room, Tate Hall Week Four 23 Pentecost The Earth Charter 10:20 a.m., P301/ Shaffer Room Shakespeare s History of the Wars of Roses 10:20 a.m., P305/P306 Welcome Home: All Saints Resettlement 10:20 a.m., Fireplace Room Safeguarding God s Children 1:00 4:00 p.m., The Attic Monday, October 24 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, October 26 (See Wednesday, October 5 schedule) Thursday, October 27 13th Annual Ann Evans Woodall Lecture 7:00 p.m. lecture in Ellis Hall Saints On Tap 6:00 8:00 p.m., The Imperial Sunday, October Pentecost The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor Preaching 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. in the church The Earth Charter 10:20 a.m., P301/ Shaffer Room Shakespeare s History of the Wars of Roses 10:20 a.m., P305/P306 Monday, October 31 (See Monday, October 24 schedule) 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 All Saints Sunday Flower Donations Remember loved ones who are no longer with us by helping us to adorn our altars and worship spaces with flowers. The name of your loved one will be included in our feast day bulletin. Flowers are completely funded by donations; any amount is appreciated. Sundays, October :00 p.m. in where Donate between the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services or online at allsaintsatlanta.org/worship/ assisting-in-worship/ sunday-flowers-donation-form. For more information Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@ allsaintsatlanta.org. 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, October 3, 17, 31 To volunteer or for information, contact Barbara Blender at or bblender@bellsouth.net. Integrity Atlanta s 28th Annual Gay Pride Eucharist The Right Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assistant Bishop of Atlanta, will preside. The Rev. Gwen Fry, Vice President for National Affairs of Integrity USA, will preach. This service is open to everyone and all are welcome. A reception follows in Ellis Hall, Parish House. Thursday, October 6 7:30 p.m. in the church Anyone wishing to sing in the volunteer choir please report to the choir suite by 6:30 p.m. For more information Bruce Garner at bruce.garner@att.net. Blessing of the Pets Bring all your furry, feathery, and scaly friends to church with you for and have them blessed, in observance of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Sunday, October 9 9:00 a.m. worship in Ellis Hall only For more information The Rev. Tim Black at tblack@ allsaintsatlanta.org. 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. Egg-Onomic Breakfast Series: Clyde Tuggle, Senior VP, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at The Coca-Cola Company This month we feature parishioner, Clyde Tuggle. A senior leader at Coke for many years, Clyde handled their external affairs and communications globally, an returned to Atlanta in Shortly thereafter he was elected Sr. VP as well as to the company s Executive Committee, and named Director of Worldwide Public Affairs and Communications. Clyde serves on many boards in Atlanta, Yale University continued on page 6 o c t o 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, October 2 A N N U A L PA R I S H R E T R E AT AT K A N U G A Sunday, October 9 Pet Blessing; no Children s Church Jonah & Whale Authority Sunday, October 16 to the Church at the Peace Jonah & Whale Rewind to the Church at the Peace Jonah & Whale Baptism Sunday, October 30 to the Church at the Peace Plagues 12 Disciples All Saints Episcopal Church

5 PAG E S 4 & Ann Evans Woodall Lecture What does religion have to do with ecology? Or ecology with religion? Come to the 2016 Woodall Lecture and find out from an expert! Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-director of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, will be our speaker this year. Dr. Tucker is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale, with appointments in the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, as well as the Divinity School and the Department of Religious Studies. Her special area of study is Asian religions. Dr. Tucker s concern for the growing environmental crisis, especially in Asia, led her and her husband, Dr. John Grim, to establish a series of conferences on World Religions and Ecology at Harvard. These led to the establishing of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, the largest international multi-religious project of its kind. The Forum recognizes that religions need to be in dialogue with other disciplines (e.g., science, economics, education, public policy) in seeking comprehensive solutions to both global and local environmental problems. Twenty years ago religion and ecology was neither a field of study nor a force for transformation. Over the past two decades a new field of study has emerged with courses being taught at colleges and high schools across North America and in some universities in Europe. Moreover, a new force of religious environmentalism is growing in churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques around the world. Now every major religion has statements. This year s Woodall Lecture is co-sponsored by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL). Founded in 2003 by Episcopal priest The Rev. Woody Bartlett, and headed by The Rev. Kate McGregor Mosley, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light encourages congregations in faithful stewardship and sustainable practices that conserve and protect the Earth s resources and has helped them reduce their energy footprint through professional energy audits and energy efficiency matching grants. GIPL helps congregations educate their members on environmental issues. Most importantly, GIPL seeks to engage all people of faith in the moral imperative to respond to a hurting planet through healing acts of reconciliation and justice for all Creation. A cocktail reception will be held before the lecture in the Kennedy Courtyard, weather permitting. Tickets for the reception are $20 and may be purchased online or at the Parish Life table on Sundays. Each ticket includes a reserved seat for the lecture. The lecture itself is free and open to the public and will be followed by a dessert reception and book signing for all attendees. The Woodall Lecture Series was established in gratitude to Ann Woodall for her extraordinary service to All Saints and for her loving and gracious leadership of the All Saints Church Centennial. Each autumn, All Saints hosts an innovative and influential theologian who offers, in Ann s words, a banquet for our souls. Previous speakers include Barbara Brown Taylor, John Dominic Crossan, Marcus Borg, Amy-Jill Levine, Andrew Young, Dwight Andrews, and John Philip Newell. Thursday, October 27 5:00 p.m. cocktail reception in the Kennedy Courtyard (ticketed entrance only), 7:00 p.m. lecture in Ellis Hall Tickets for the cocktail reception are $20 each, and available at the Parish Life table on Sundays,or anytime online at allsaintsatlanta.org/formation/ woodall-reception-registration/. Co-Sponsored by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. For more information contact Gail Rogers at gailrogers851@ att.net. o c t o b e r Youth & Children s Choir Schedules s i n g i n g d a t e s Youth Choir Sing & Ring for 9:00 a.m. worship in the church, 8:15 a.m. arrival Junior Choir Sing & Ring for 11:15 a.m. worship in the church, 10:45 a.m. arrival 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) 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 Coming Up: continued from page 4 and was elected a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. Clyde has a Bachelor s degree in German and Economics from Hamilton College and an MDiv from Yale, and is also a graduate of The Executive Program at UVA s Darden Business School. Tuesday, October 11 7:30 a.m. breakfast in Ellis Hall 7:45 8:30 a.m. presentation Join us for a compelling conversation with Clyde and the best breakfast deal in town, a full, hot breakfast buffet. Cost is $5, proceeds go to the Men of Hope at Covenant Community. All are invited to attend Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Reservations are encouraged. Sign up at the Parish Life table on Sundays or Lauri Begley at lbegley@ allsaintsatlanta.org. Samaritan Readers She s Not There: A Life in Two Genders, by Jennifer Finney Boylan Intelligent, witty, heartfelt and with an always authentic voice, Jennifer Finney Boylan tells the story of her journey from being James to becoming Jennifer. She also tells the story of her marriage and family along the way. It is a book that should make us all question what we mean when we use the words love, marriage, and friendship (quoted from jacket cover review by Haven Kimmel). Wednesday, October 12 6:30 8:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room, Tate Hall For more information contact Jen Waters at faithhopelove42@yahoo.com. Novel Theology The Sympathizer, by Viet Thanh Nguyen In this Pulitzer Prize winning novel Mr. Nguyen weaves in stunning prose a masterful tale of political intrigue, cultural identity, and search for belonging set in the Vietnam War and in America after the fall of his native Saigon to the communist front with whom our protagonist was a sympathizer. Please join Novel Theology for this discussion. Facilitated by Jerry Byrd Wednesday, October 19 7:00 8:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room, Tate Hall For more information visit adult-formation/ongoing/ novel-theology or contact Jen Waters at faithhopelove42@yahoo.com. Safeguarding God s Children If you volunteer with our youth or children, you need to take this class. For more information about SAFEGUARDING GOD S CHILDREN, visit the Diocese of Atlanta online at Resources/SafeChurch/ Safeguarding-God-s-Children. 1:00 4:00 p.m. in The Attic, Pritchett Children s Center For more information contact The Rev. Tim Black at or tblack@ allsaintsatlanta.org. 13th Annual Woodall Lecture: Religion and Ecology See details on page 5. Thursday, October 27 5:00 p.m. cocktail reception in the Kennedy Courtyard (ticketed only), 7:00 p.m. lecture in Ellis Hall Refugee Ministries Halloween Party Help refugee kids feel a part of the US! Join us to throw a super-fun party for refugee kids and families in Clarkston to celebrate this holiday. Saturday, October 29 Noon 2:00 p.m. in Clarkston For more information contact Louisa Merchant at or louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org. More volunteer opportunities on page 8! The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor Preaching at All Saints Sunday, October 30, 9:00 and 11:5 a.m. in the church See page 7 for details. Earth Stewards: Doll s Head Trail Hike Earth Stewards is teaming up with the Georgia Conservancy for an outing on Doll s Head Trail. This moderate hike is suitable for all ages and is a great way to celebrate Halloween! Sunday, October 30 4:00 6:00 p.m. in where mbreen@c3marketing.com for details and instructions to register. Coming in November All Saints Choir to sing Haydn Requiem on All Saints Sunday The All Saints Adult Choir, soloists and orchestra, conducted by Choirmaster Raymond Chenault, will perform Requiem in C minor by Michael Haydn, younger brother of Joseph Haydn, on All Saints Sunday. Mozart was greatly influenced by Michael Haydn s writing, and they were good friends, so you will hear a lot of similarity in style and melodic beauty. Haydn wrote this work in 1791 for the death of his first Salzburg patron, Archbishop Sigismond, soon after the death of Haydn s one-year-old daughter. Haydn never fully recovered from the loss of his only child. Let us celebrate the lives and memories of all of our loved ones on All Saints Sunday, as we listen to this rarely sung Requiem by one of the great composers from the Classical period. Sunday, November 6 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services in the church All Saints Episcopal Church

7 PAG E S 6 & 7 Ve s t r y N o t e s From the meeting on August 15, 2016 Jim Howard joined the vestry meeting this month to talk about the annual canvass. He and Ellen Hayes gave instructions for the phone calls to the Parish to host conversations about how people are connected to All Saints. They also presented information about the neighborhood gatherings that will occur across September. All Saints remains financially sound as we continue our journey of finding a new rector. Leighton Stradtman reported that the Search Committee is off to a good early start but their work will begin in earnest after the Profile Committee completes their work. Kevin Lyman reported on the good Tr a n s i t i o n s Transfers In Brenda and Olivia Baker from St. Stephen s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia Cheryl Williams from St. John s Episcopal Church in College Park, Georgia Amede Oputa from Reid Temple in Silver Spring, Maryland Stan, Agnes, and Eva Browning from Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Georgia work of the Profile Committee and announced that the Profile will be finalized by the end of September. The annual Diocesan contribution was approved. Martha Sterne reported that the affiliated clergy are stepping in to help with pastoral care on call duties and we are all excited for Kim Jackson s arrival in mid-september. The meeting was then adjourned following a time of music and prayer. All vestry meetings are open and meet at 4:30 p.m. in P305/306 of the Parish House with dates announced in The All Saints Monthly. Transfers Out Tom and Florence Holmes to Church of the Incarnation in Highlands, North Carolina Elizabeth Nunez to St. James Episcopal Church in Marietta, Georgia Deaths William Michael Thompson, Jr. Mary Lynn Morgan Polly Morrison Jordan The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor Preaching at All Saints Acclaimed preacher, teacher and author Barbara Brown Taylor is the Butman Professor of Religion at Piedmont College in northeast Georgia and adjunct professor of spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur. Ordained in 1984, she served as Deacon and Associate Rector of All Saints from 1983 to 1992 and Rector of Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church in Clarkesville. She is the author of twelve books, including Learning to Walk in the Dark and An Altar in the World: the Way of Unknowing. She and her husband, Ed, a farmer, are long-time soul companions of the Saints. They, with many animals, live on a working farm in the foothills of the Appalachians. Sunday, October 30 Preaching 9:00 and 11:5 a.m. in the church For more information contact The Rev. Kimberly Jackson at or kjackson@ allsaintsatlanta.org. o c t o b e r youth calendar Sunday, October 2 No Youth Formation Sunday, October 9 Pet Blessing 9:00 a.m. worship in Ellis Hall Youth Formation Friday, October Grade Attic Invasion 6:00 9:00 p.m. in The Attic Sunday, October 16 Youth Formation Confirmation Gathering 3 Parents Council Meeting 12:30 1:30 p.m. in The Attic Youth Formation Confirmation Gathering 4 All Saints Youth Community (AYC) for 7 12 Grade 6:30 8:00 p.m. in The Attic Saturday, October 29 Rite 13 Rehearsal 6:30 7:30 p.m. in The Attic Sunday, October 30 Rite 13 9:00 a.m. worship, church Youth Formation 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 Resettling a Refugee Family: It Takes a Parish Who is our new refugee family? The answer is, It s a surprise. It s like parents deciding not to find out the gender of the baby until the baby is born, we usually don t know anything about our new family when we furnish the apartment for them. Much work still needs to be done in preparation for our family to arrive. Here s how you can help: Join us in creating a warm and welcoming home for a newly arriving refugee family who has been through so much. Everything in their home will come from All Saints donations. To donate visit and click on Find a Sign Up (upper right of your screen). In Search by , use the hollybstevens@ gmail.com and All Saints Refugee Ministries, Donations and Volunteer Needs for New Refugee Family will come up. There will also be a bin in Ellis Hall to collect donations until October 15. Volunteers are needed to drive the Uhaul, load and unload the truck, unpack, hang pictures, make beds, grocery shop and help provide lunch for volunteers. Consider volunteering for just one hour. A warm and welcoming home will make such a difference. Saturday, October 15, volunteers needed 10:00 11:00 a.m. at All Saints ; 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Apartment complex TBA in Clarkston, Georgia Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries, will present information about how to help our new refugee family for whom we will have furnished an apartment. Khadija Barati, the mom from our 2014 resettlement family from Afghanistan will discuss her experience working with All Saints. Gerald Wasswa, from Uganda will compare resettlement for families with and without church sponsors and discuss resettlement issues facing LGBTQ refugees. Welcome Home: All Saints Resettlement Experience Saturday, October 23, 10:15 11:00 a.m. Fireplace Room, Tate Hall For more information or to volunteer for any of these opportunities, please contact Louisa Merchant at or louisam@ allsaintsatlanta.org. The deadline for the November issue is Saturday, October 8. Please make your submissions via our website, at allsaintsatlanta.org/news-and-events/announcements/. Thank you!