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Volume 8, Issue 2 February 2010 Lent 2010 The word Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word lencten meaning spring. Lent is the period of the Christian year leading up to Holy Week in which Christians prepare themselves, through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial, for the great feast of Easter. At All Saints, there are many opportunities to help you keep a holy Lent. From speakers and retreats to daily meditations, there are ample opportunities to grow deeper in your faith and to connect with those around you. We invite you this Lent to consider your participation in the life or parish and commit to taking care of your own spiritual well-being as well as that of our community. Shrove Tuesday, February 16 Pancake supper Seatings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall (reservation required) Burning of the Palms 6:00 p.m. in the courtyard Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes 7:30 a.m., 12:05, 5:00*, and 7:30 p.m. (*for children and families) Stations of the Cross Join a member of the clergy for the liturgy of the Stations in the church, every Wednesday in Lent at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night suppers During Lent, Wednesday night suppers will be simpler fare of soup, salad and sandwiches. 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall (reservation required by the Monday prior) Daily Lenten Meditations Each day during Lent, read a passage from scripture and an accompanying meditation written by a member of our parish community. You can visit our website daily at or sign up to have meditations sent to your email inbox each morning. Professor Peter Hawkins on Dante March 11, 7:00 p.m. in the Church Peter Hawkins, professor of religion and literature at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School, will offer a lecture on the works of Dante Alighieri. Hawkins work has long centered on Dante, most recently in Dante: A Brief History (2006). He has also published books on twentieth-century fiction, utopia, and the language of ineffability. His essays have dealt with such topics as memory and memorials, the NAMES Project Quilt, televangelism, and scriptural interpretation. The recipient of fellowships from the Andrew Mellon Foundation and Henry Luce Foundation, Hawkins has also been a Starr Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, and a Bogliasco Fellow at the Centro Studi Ligure, Bogliasco (Italy). Lenten Retreats Join our Men s Retreat in Apalachicola Bay, Florida or our Women s Retreat in Clermont, Georgia. Details are on the back of this Monthly. 2010 Holy Week Preaching Series with Tom Long Monday-Thursday of Holy Week, March 29-April 1, 12:05 p.m. in the church. Dr. Tom Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. In 1996, Dr. Long was named one of the twelve most effective preachers in the English speaking world by Baylor University, along with of Fred Craddock, Billy Graham, and Barbara Brown Taylor. He is currently a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY All Saints Episcopal Church is a parish in the Diocese of Atlanta. The Rt. Rev d J. Neil Alexander, Bishop The Rt. Rev d Keith B. Whitmore, Assistant Bishop R ECTOR The Rev d Geoffrey M. St.J. Hoare 2009-2010 VESTRY Florence Holmes, Senior Warden Jim Zook, Junior Warden Robert Ball, Clerk Stockton Croft, Treasurer Diane Barber Bert Clark Winifred Davis Timothy Frilingos Scott Hayes Elizabeth Lindsey James Marshall Missi McMorries Janis Overrocker Elizabeth Robertson Sloan Smith Malinda Snow Sherry Terlemezian Debbie Wilson Martie Zakas C LERGY The Rev d Noelle York-Simmons, Associate Rector The Rev d Charles M. Girardeau, Associate Rector The Rev d John F. Herring, 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 Bill Clarkson The Rev d Dr. James M. Donald The Rev d Spurgeon Hays The Rev d Grant LeRoux, Jr. The Rev d Scott May The Rev d Dr. David M. Moss III The Rev d Gary Mull The Rev d Milton H. Murray The Rev d Walter E. Smith The Rev d Tom Stubbs The Rev d Paul Thim A DMINISTRATIVE, FACILITIES & PROGRAM S TAFF Lauri Begley, Director of Parish Life Lisa Bell-Davis, Publications Coordinator Jean Bradley, Parish Sexton Rob Burlington, Choral Conducting Assistant 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 Richard Hall, Director of Christian Social Ministries LaTrell Harrison, Program & Committee Assistant Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship & Development Maurice Johnson, Parish Sexton Pat Kiley, Rector s Assistant Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children s Music Carol Lane, Nursery Coordinator Louisa Merchant, Refugee Ministries Coordinator Rich Mills, Children s and Youth Choirs Accompanist Randy Miller, Director of Security Stephen Monford, Parish Sexton Marie-Louise Muhumuza, Receptionist Kerr Ramsay, Youth Minister Maurice Reddick, Facilities Manager Bob Sawyer, Webmaster All Saints Episcopal Church This year s Epiphany Celebration featured Liturgical dancers as the Magi as well as a fun Wednesday night supper with a crown craft and King cake. Grace Notes Thanks to Hallie Cross, an All Saints parishioner and a junior student at Pace Academy, for organizing and running a Christmas party for Set Free Atlanta. Set Free provides homeless and underprivileged families with shelter, meals, counseling, and job skills. In addition, they run a summer day-camp for underprivileged children. Hallie organized a Christmas party for over 60 children and their families affiliated with Set Free, here at All Saints. She and her parents, Jane and Joe Cross, bought and distributed approximately 180 gifts to the children, and fed over 100 people with a delicious turkey dinner in Ellis Hall on December 20th, 2009. This was a huge blessing to many people. Well done Hallie! Special thanks go to Stan and Wanda Bokoski for their tireless efforts in creating the beautiful flower arrangements for our Christmas celebration.

THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY C ALENDAR february Week One Monday, February 1 Adult Enquirers Class 6:30-8:00 p.m. in P301 Wednesday, February 3 Wednesday Morning Discussion 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Women s Book Study 5:00 p.m. in P201 All Saints Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. GIFT 7:00-9:00 p.m. in P301 Saturday, February 6 Baptisms Workshop 10:30 a.m. in the church Join us on February 10 for a special Mardi Gras Wednesday night supper. Wear your beads and masks! Make your reservations online or by calling the church. Week Two Sunday, February 7 Epiphany 5 Baptisms 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services Adult Ed Session 3 continues GALAS Luncheon speaker Kathleen Womack 12:30 p.m., Skylight Room Monday, February 8 Adult Enquirers Class 6:30-8:00 p.m. in P301 Tuesday, February 9 Men s Breakfast: Egg-onomics Series with Ken Stewart 7:30 a.m. in Ellis Hall Wednesday, February 10 Wednesday Morning Discussion 10:00 a.m. in P307 Mardi Gras Wednesday Night Supper 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Women s Book Study 5:00 p.m. in P201 All Saints Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. GIFT 7:00-9:00 p.m. in P301 Friday through Sunday, February 12-14 Youth choir trip: Birmingham, Alabama Week Three Sunday, February 14 Last Epiphany Adult Ed Session 3 concludes Monday, February 15 Vestry Meeting, 4:30 p.m. in the Skylight Room Adult Enquirers Class 6:30-8:00 p.m. in P301 Presidents Day Church office closed Tuesday, February 16 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall Burning of the Palms 6:00 p.m. in the courtyard Wednesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday 7:30 a.m., 12:05, 5:00, and 7:30 p.m. services Wednesday Night Supper 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall All Saints Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20 Youth and Adult Choir Rehearsals for Schubert Mass 10:00 a.m. - Noon in the church february children s formation schedule Date Children s Church Formation Classes (K-3rd, 9 a.m.) (K-5, 10:20 a.m.) Sunday, February 7 to the Church at the Peace 4th Rotation, Servants Of God Sunday, February 14 to the Church at the Peace 4th Rotation, Servants Of God Sunday, February 21 Communion in the Chapel 5th Rotation, Old Testament Prophets Sunday, February 28 to the Church at the Peace 5th Rotation, Old Testament Prophets Week Four Sunday, February 21 Lent 1 Adult Ed Session 4 begins Adult & Youth Choir Schubert Mass 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services Tuesday, February 23 Concert Series: Organist Robert Parris 7:30 p.m. in the church Wednesday, February 24 Wednesday Morning Discussion 10:00 a.m. in P307 Wednesday Night Supper 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Women s Book Study 5:00 p.m. in P201 Stations of the Cross 5:30 p.m. in the church All Saints Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Novel Theology 7:00 p.m. in P304 GIFT 7:00-9:00 p.m. in P301 Friday, February 26 Popcorn Theology Pollock, 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Saturday, February 27 Couples Workshop 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. in the Children s Chapel Sunday, February 28 Lent 2 Adult Ed Session 4 continues

THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY Coming Up Egg-Onomics Men s Breakfast Start your day one Tuesday a month with our Eggonomics series. All are invited for a great buffet breakfast of eggs, biscuits, gravy, grits and all the fixings while enjoying an opportunity to get to know one another. Our guest speaker, parishioner Ken Stewart, is commissioner of Georgia s Department of Economic Development. Join us for good food and great fellowship and bring a friend! Tuesday, February 9 7:30 a.m. in Ellis Hall Presentation 7:40-8:25 a.m. Eucharist in the chapel follows at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $5.00. Sign up at the parish life table or just show up. The men of Covenant Community prepare the breakfast and all proceeds go to their ministry. For more information, please contact Lauri Begley at 404-267-4273 or lbegley@allsaintsatlanta.org Absalom Jones Feast Day Everyone is invited to participate in this festival Eucharist commemorating the first African American Priest of the Episcopal Church, Absalom Jones (1746-1818). Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin will be the guest speaker. The festivities conclude with a reception in the Child Hall. Sunday, February 14 4:00 p.m. Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta For more information contact Muriel Diguette at 404-601-5320 or mdiguette@episcopalatlanta.org, or Lane Barnum at 770-730-8177 or lbarnum6@yahoo.com. What would you preach? Each week the lectionary provides us with an Old Testament, Epistle, Gospel All Saints Episcopal Church and collect. What are the relationships between these selections? What do they say to us about who and what we are as Christians? Join the Rev d Milton Murray in a study of the Sunday lectionary and decide what you would say if you were climbing up into the pulpit. Thursdays in Lent, February 18 - March 25 11:00 a.m.- Noon in P201 Novel Theology Lost Horizon, by James Hilton This adventure featuring a disparate group of Westerners in flight from civil conflict in Afghanistan was written in 1933 but sounds like it could have been penned very recently. The escape takes them to an unplanned destination called Shangri-La, which this book introduced to our vocabulary, a nirvana on earth, yet like sanctuaries elsewhere, one that must resist the tug of the outside world. Wednesday, February 24 7:00 p.m. in P304, Parish Hall For further information contact Jerry Byrd: 404-873-8398 or jerald.byrd@comcast.net or visit /parishlife Popcorn Theology Pollock takes place in the post World War II art world of New York. The film looks at 10 pivotal years in the life of Jackson Pollock. It is an exploration of art and creativity embodied by the artist s volcanic talent. But as so often happens today, Pollock s rise to celebrity status as a great painter eventually gave way to his inner demons. This is an intelligent and passionate look inside the creative world. As always, there will be a thought provoking discussion following this movie. Friday, February 26 Showtime 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall $3 admission includes the movie, liquid refreshments and, of course, popcorn. For more information call Barbara Blender at 404/874-2344 or bblender@bellsouth.net. Couples Workshop Engaged, married and other couples are invited to attend. The workshop consists of a series of short talks on various aspects of relationship by trained, volunteer couples from the parish and exercises in which each participant shares thoughts, feelings and wishes with his or her partner. The focus is on building relationship skills such as active listening, conflict resolution, and on making a deliberate choice to love one s partner. Saturday, February 27 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. in the Children s Chapel The workshop is a requirement for all couples to be married at All Saints and entails a registration fee of $50. For more information and to register, contact LaTrell Harrison at 404-267-4270 or lharrison@allsaintsatlanta.org. Coming Up This Spring Adult Baptism Any adult wishing to be baptized at All Saints should contact Pat Kiley to reserve a place at the Easter Vigil on April 4. Contact Pat Kiley at 404-267-4265 or patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org as soon as possible. VBS 2010 is Out of This World! Galactic Blast A Cosmic Adventure Praising God! Mark your calendars now for Vacation Bible School 2010. Monday through Friday, June 7 11 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at All Saints For more information contact Chuck Girardeau at cgirardeau@allsaintsatlanta.org

PAGES 4 & 5 Dr. Robert Parris will present the fifth event in the 2009-10 All Saints Concert Series. His program will include the complete Sowerby Symphony in G, along with works by J.S. Bach and his own Prelude and Fugue on Decatur Place (Hymn 51). A native of Virginia, Dr. Parris holds degrees from the University of North Carolina and the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, and has done post-doctoral study in Boston and Germany. He is the Charles B. Thompson Professor of Music and the University Organist at Mercer University in Macon, Choirmaster s Corner Hymn of the Month for Lent Hymn # 147: Now let us all with one accord Hymn Tune: Bourbon This anonymous Lenten hymn text is found in several tenth-century manuscripts, and it may be much older. The hymn has been used in various Lenten offices in the past; the current Roman use assigns it to the Office of Readings for Sundays during Lent. A nineteenth-century rural American tune, BOURBON, may have come from an Robert Parris Organ Concert and the Organist and Choirmaster at Christ Church in Macon, the oldest church in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. He performs in concert throughout the world, and has been a featured performer at the national convention of the American Guild of Organists. Robert Parris Tuesday, February 23 7:30 p.m. in the church Tickets are $10 adult and $5 student/senior, and are available at the door, or online at /music (then click on Concert Series). association with Bourbon County, Kentucky, which is popularly known for its association with a particular type of corn whiskey distilled according to a process invented by a Baptist preacher, the Rev. Elijah Craig. This hymn was printed in many shape-note books, the first appeared in the Shenandoah Valley Mennonite printer in 1832. The ASC Greeters and Newcomers Committee Wants YOU! Have you ever noticed the rolling cart in the front of the church on Sunday mornings? Sometimes it is terribly cold and sometimes awfully hot, yet our greeters are steadfast in their presence and attempt to provide a welcome and hospitality to visitors on Sunday mornings. Once our greeters meet someone new and have engaged them in some way, our team of note writers dutifully write notes of welcome to those who visit. We are looking to expand our team and would like to recruit additional greeters and note writers. The more friendly faces we have to welcome on Sunday mornings and the more writers we have sending letters of welcome the better. We would love to have you join in helping to provide hospitality on our campus. If you are interested in becoming a greeter or a note writer or would like more information please contact Sherry Terlemezian at 404.250.1594 or email Sherry_Collins@ bellsouth.net. february Youth & Children s Choir Schedules cherub choir Sunday, February 7 Epiphany 5 Sing in church, 8:55 a.m. arrive by 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays Rehearsals February 3, 10, 17, and 24 primary choir Ash Wednesday, February 17 Sing in church, 5:00 p.m. 5:35 p.m. rehearsal Wednesday Rehearsals February 3, 10, and 24 junior choir & handbells Wednesdays Rehearsals February 3, 10, and 24 youth choir & handbells Saturday and Sunday, Feburary 13-14 Choir Trip to Birmingham Saturday, February 20 Schubert Mass in G, Rehearsal in church, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday, February 21 Sing, Schubert Mass in G 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services Sunday Rehearsals February 7, 14, and 28 Choir schedules available on the All Saints website;

THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY After hearing the buzz about the Earth Stewards Food for the Soul sunday school class, you re convinced that supporting local, sustainable farming is the way to go. But it s winter and you might be wondering what local farmers can even provide in this weather and where to find them, if your local farmers market is closed for the season. Right now, local farmers are producing arugula, beans, beets, bok choi, braising greens, broccoli, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, celery, collard greens, kale, leeks, salad mix, radishes, rutabaga, spinach, sunchokes, sweet potatoes, turnips, and pecans, as well as grassfed beef, pastured pork, cheeses, and fresh eggs. Pastas, granolas, fresh baked breads, jams, jellies, salsas, mole, and honey are available year round. You can get this food by visiting one of the year-round farmers markets, visiting a specialty store, or joining a CSA. The Morningside Market is held on Saturdays from 8:00-11:30 a.m. on North Highland across from Alon s Bakery; it is year-round, 100% organic, and 100% local-the furthest farm travels just two hours to be at the market. The Decatur Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm in the winter (4:00-7:00 p.m. in the summer), at the corner of Church Street and Commerce Drive. Meeting the farmers Now You re Convinced about Local Food, What next? who have grown your food builds community and helps connect a daily, basic necessity to a nearby patch of God s creation. It is important to support those farmers that provide food at the few year-round markets; they get a lot of competition when the multitude of part-year markets start opening for the season in April. In the meantime, you can also find locally grown, organic food for sale at the Cabbagetown Market, Star Provisions, Harry s, Sevananda, and Whole Foods (check the labels). By joining a CSA - community supported agriculture - you can pay a flat rate and receive a box of fresh food from a local farm every week, year-round. Some CSAs allow members to select what they want to receive and others just provide a share of everything that was produced that week. When something you re unsure of turns up in the box, you have both an opportunity to exercise your creativity and a teachable moment. Children will eat more exotic foods when they know the story of where that food came from and when they get to help find and make a recipe from that food. How we choose to spend our money and feed our families can be a spiritual practice. Please consider a local food practice for Lent this year. You can find out more information about all the ways to access local, organic, sustainably produced food and all the information you need to support a one-100%-local-ingredients-meal-per-week practice at www.georgiaorganics.org. Transitions Transfers In Bob, Marian, Bailey Garrison, Sarah and Katherine Hull from St. Luke s in Atlanta Lisa Perry-Gilkes from Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands, California Kathryn Carlson from the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, Texas Jennifer Waters from St. Patrick s in Atlanta Stan and Agnes Browning Will and Kerry Dyer from St. Chrysostom in Chicago, Illinois Ryan Kelley from St. Andrew s Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi Jane Weston from St. James in San Francisco, California Mark Turner Tony Dahl from St. Mary the Virgin, Nassau, Bahamas John Yoo and Suzi Lee from The Anglican Church of Seoul, Korea Jane Murray from St. Anne s in Atlanta All Saints Episcopal Church Transfers Out Wesley and Tiffany Boozer to St. Anne s in Atlanta William Hargett to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta Jeff and Caulie Hamling to St. David s in Roswell, Georia Births Cambria Zuri Kannan, daughter of Suresh and Suzanne Kannan Charles Patrick Viele Davidson, son of Charles and Laurence Davidson Baptisms Olivia Grace Hatfield, daughter of William and Katherine Hatfield Deaths John Herman Martin Mary Anastasia Dominick

PAGES 6 & 7 Vestry Notes From the meeting on December 14, 2009 Leighton Stradtman, chair of the Strategic Thinking Group, presented to the vestry the Group s proposed final report. After and extended and lively discussion, the vestry approved unanimously the vision and strategic direction of the report and directed the Strategic Thinking Group to issue the report to the congregation. In his rector s report, Geoffrey highlighted changes to the process by which those who wish to be considered for entry into the discernment process of the Diocese of Atlanta though All Saints that are going into effect as of December 2009. Winifred Davis reported that we are ahead of last year in terms of total pledges received and she was pleased to report that we have 75 new pledges. We are on track to be flat as compared to 2009, which was viewed as positive news. The Finance Committee reported that pledge payments in November were under budget but reiterated that the Finance Committee is still anticipating that pledge payments for the year 2009 will be in line with budgeted amounts, if not slightly higher. Similarly, expenses are still anticipated to be on budget for the year. It was also reported that the Finance Committee had met with Grace & Co., the church s FEAST R S HROVE T UESDAY PANCAKE S UPPER Tuesday, February 16 It s your last chance to enjoy some excess and revelry before Lent begins. The proceeds will help fund the summer pilgrimage to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall Burning of the Palms 6:00 p.m. in the courtyard auditors, and had received and accepted an unqualified opinion on the 2008 All Saints financial statements. Chuck Girardeau reported on Children s Formation, highlighting the Christmas Pageant on December 20th. Chuck also noted that major efforts are under way to improve the Sunday morning nursery. Richard Hall reported that the Community Grants Committee has allocated its $20,000 in funds to distribute to six initiatives, including: The Church of the Common Ground; Safe Haven Transitional; Crossroads; Metropolitan Counseling Services; Emmaus House; and Genesis Shelter. Lauri Begley reported on the success of the fall Newcomer s lunch. She also reported that over 250 people attended the St. Nicholas Supper, hosted by the new St. Catherine s Chapter. John Herring reported that 11 teens participated in the Rite 13 liturgy on November 22nd. He also reported that this year s Christmas tree sale will net a profit of around $2,500 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. FAST R A SH W EDNESDAY Wednesday, February 17 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with Imposition of Ashes 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with Imposition of Ashes 5 p.m. Imposition of Ashes for children and families 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with Imposition of Ashes february youth calendar Sunday, February 7 Epiphany 5 Sunday School Choir and Handbells meet 4:30 p.m./5:00-6:30 p.m. No SNL Sunday, February 14 Last Epiphany Youth Plenary Sunday School Youth Choir Trip No Choir and Handbells No SNL Wednesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday Sunday, February 21 Lent 1 Sunday school No Handbells or Choir SNL for grades 7-8 Sunday, February 28 Lent 2 Sunday school Handbells and Choir meet SNL for grades 9-12

THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY PAGE 8 Retreat, Retreat! Men s Retreat Mark the date for this annual retreat to Florida where you are sure to experience inspiration and camaraderie around the table, golf course and fishing boats! committee chairs Karl Welsher and Tom Williams have planned a fantastic weekend away and hope to fill all 40 available spots. Costs are minimal and some scholarships are available but we need to hear from you soon. Friday through Sunday, March 5-7 Apalachicola Bay, Florida Cost is $200.00. A $30.00 deposit will hold your reservation. Women s Retreat Chaired by Frances Zook and Florence Holmes, a wonderful weekend away at the beautiful Montara Farms is guaranteed to bring about rest, reflection and renewal. This year s retreat leader, Mary Marvin Walter, will be engaging us in conversations around life s transitions. How do we handle the changes we are intentionally making or the ones that surprise us? Are we mentally and emotionally healthy enough to manage the changes in our lives? This weekend we will learn how to better deal with the transitions that occur in our lives. The weekend will be full yet will allow for plenty of relaxing, a massage, horseback riding, or just sitting, reading and talking. Friday through Sunday, March 19-21 Montara Farms Cost for the weekend is $250.00. A deposit of $125.00 is required with your reservation. Registration begins Sunday, February 7. For more information on our retreats contact Lauri Begley at 404-267-4273 or lbegley@allsaintsatlanta.org. The deadline for the March issue is Thursday, February 4. Contact: Noelle York-Simmons, 404/267-4276 or Noelle@allsaintsatlanta.org. 634 West Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308-1925 Non-Profit Postage PAID Atlanta, GA Permit 84