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nside some national and state gy and their families who have just fin- being renewed, restored, and even spir- parks there are signs saying: ished the wonderful but exhausting sea- itually reborn. As St. Paul so eloquently “Take only pictures, leave only sons of Lent and Holy Week. Even if put it in his Second Letter to the Corin- footprints.” The implication of this time is a laidback combination of a thians, “So if anyone is in Christ, there Ithis message rings clearly, as it calls family reunion and a parish retreat, it is a new creation: everything old has visitors to leave no trace of their presence does not mean that these days at camp passed away; see, everything has be- in the park. This dutiful practice of stew- do not produce something profound for come new!” (2 Cor. 5:17). Being made ardship stands out as noble, but what if we the clergy to share with their parishes. new stands out as the goal of our life went a step further—not only in parks, but In truth, during the days at camp last with Christ! The Rev. Corey Jones, for- throughout the whole earth? week a theme emerged that takes the mer Youth Minister at All Saints and
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This past week the clergy and clergy aforementioned practice of sustainabil- new Executive Director of Camp spouses in the Diocese of Alabama ity to another level. Namely, God is McDowell spoke about how the camp gathered for our annual Clergy Confer- calling us in the Church to go beyond staff is focusing on not simply sustain- ence at Camp McDowell. Unlike many leaving things the way we found them, ing or maintaining the programs and the times when work colleagues gather to- so that we can move into producing facilities in place, but also leaving eve- gether with the intention of conducting regenerative ministries. rything better than how they found it. business, this time serves as a respite. It What does regenerative mean? Good As Camp McDowell’s tagline is “The is meant for rest and relaxation for cler- question! Regeneration has to do with way the world could be,” this mission of Please turn to the next page. Continued from the cover. www.allsaintsbhm.org regeneration serves as a call for us at op’s election (stay tuned for communi- ter a moment of thinking, the Rev. Mote All Saints, in our diocese, and out in the cations from the diocese about that pro- responded by sharing a dream she has world to pursue. cess). Clergy conversations about the had for many years. With two sons who What would it look like if we went next Bishop of Alabama invoked hope grew up playing soccer games on Sun- beyond sustaining and maintaining for what good ministries we might im- day mornings, she struggled with how God’s work? How might we leave All prove upon and what struggling areas her family could get to church in be- Saints, the Church, and the world better we might allow God to regenerate with tween matches. A Catholic teammate than we found it? What is God’s dream us. Most profoundly the Rev. Donna had gone to church on the Saturday for regenerative ministry among us? Mote, a guest speaker who serves as a night after that day’s games concluded, Last week as I continued to let this chaplain at the Atlanta International but this was not an option for her Epis- theme and these questions percolate in Airport, as an adjunct faculty member copalian family. Eventually an idea my soul, it seemed like everything at at Sewanee’s School of Theology, and emerged. What if the Eucharist came to Clergy Conference pointed towards as the Missioner for Engagement and the soccer fields instead of the soccer growth and rebirth. Perhaps it was Innovation in the Diocese of Atlanta families coming to the Church? It was simply because we were all in an Easter challenged our clergy to take the an interesting concept and one that stim- mood, but I suspect the Holy Spirit was Church out into the world. ulated our conversation for the better at work. Bishop Kee challenged the Particularly in conversations with part of the evening. clergy to think creatively about the di- the Rev. Mote, I heard clergy being God is calling us to be creative with ocesan ministries in which we share, as hopeful about how we might take the how we reach out to those who may not we boldly take ownership of things we gifts we have been given in the Church already know the transformational love may not always think of as to those who might be reluctant to walk of God. Maybe regenerative, restorative, “churchy” (see: Sawyerville Day Camp, through our front doors on Sunday resurrection-focused ministry does not Episcopal Place’s Gumbo Gala, or the mornings. As we sat in rocking chairs look like soccer field communion ser- Environmental Center at Camp on the front porch of a lodge in Parsley vices, maybe it is a “Theology on Tap” McDowell). The Rev. Candice Frazier, Commons, my wife Kim asked the Rev. meeting in a Birmingham brewery, head of the diocesan Standing Commit- Mote what this going out into the world small groups meeting in each other’s tee, spoke regarding the upcoming bish- might actually look like in real life. Af- homes, or a parents’ bible study during a playdate at Homewood Park. Maybe it is something that we cannot yet fathom in this moment. All Saints already has so many renewing ministries in place. And while none of these new ideas should discount or diminish what God is currently doing among us, God is always calling us to dream up new ways to share the overwhelmingly good news of Christ’s re- deeming love. What is something restorative that you can do for yourself and can take out into the community? How can we best utilize the Spirit’s regenerative presence among us? Where are we to meet Christ out in the Clergy attending Clergy Conference at Camp McDowell. world making things even better than we found them? Level III Atrium Visit to Mosque On Sunday, April 28, the Level III Atrium chil- dren and parents were invited to come to the Hoo- ver Crescent Islamic Center to observe Prayer Time in the Mosque, to enjoy lunch with the Is- lamic children, and to participate in an open forum about the two faiths. By having these two differ- ent faith groups sit and share a meal together and by having an open discussion where children and adults asked deep meaningful questions as both children and adults gave thoughtful, respectful responses, much was learned about the differences and similarities of these two faiths. The Level III children look forward to hosting our Islamic friends next year at All Saints for another positive and informative connection between these two groups. 2 www.allsaintsbhm.org
Dear friend, pledge, adding that amount to your ex- Alleluia, Christ is Risen, The Lord is isting pledge. A generous parishioner Risen Indeed! Happy Easter! has offered to match gifts totaling up to When God raised Jesus from the $25,000, so your gift will support our dead, he gave us an everlasting ministries even more. You can fill out the Family Promise hope. He gave us Resurrection form on the right and return it to church, Rotation: life. Resurrection is filled with God- or pledge online at www.allsaintsbhm.org. given wonder, astonishment, surprise, Once again, we thank you for your May 19-26 and joy. Resurrection explains how the faithful support. Our life together is The next Family Promise rotation Risen Lord is alive to us, today. In our about loving and serving in God’s loss, hurts, worries and mistakes, Jesus name. Please continue to pray that all at All Saints is May 19th to May is alive to redeem and love us. That’s we offer at All Saints will be to the glo- the 26th. As usual you have the why we rejoice and say Happy Easter! ry of God in Christ our Lord. wonderful opportunity to help out Like any good gift, accepting that and Blessings, Glenda+ families in need as we provide putting it into our lives is our re- them with a warm, home-like envi- sponse. Responding to God’s gift is the Yes, I/we would like to support the mis- ronment. We still need volunteers goal of our common life at All sion of All Saints by giving: Saints. to help with this rotation. We This Easter season we hope one way $50 per quarter/ $200 per year greatly encourage our members to you respond is by making a financial bring their families with them to gift to All Saints. We have not reached $50 per month/ $600 per year interact with our guests. Contact our stewardship goal of $1,200,000 for $50 per week/ $2600 per year Pam Phillips (205-902-9258) or this year, which means, on a practical Pam Moore (205-223-3757) to vol- level, that we will have to consider cuts to Please add this amount to my our ministries if we are unable to do so. unteer, or sign up at http://bit.ly/ existing pledge Please consider giving $50 per month, FPMayrotation. quarter, or week, or if you currently Included is a lump sum payment of $______
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and the Holy Family Columbarium Email ______Thank you for your gift to All Saints. Please return this form to the church or fill Sunday, May 12, 2019, 12:30 p.m. one out online at www.allsaintsbhm.org. Payments can be made through our web- site, or by a check mailed to: All Saints Episcopal Church Attn. Financial Administrator 3 110 West Hawthorne Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209 www.allsaintsbhm.org Columbaria and Memorial Garden
n 1984, the Sherry Hudson I Memorial Garden was built next to the southern side of the Nave. Since then many families Located in the Holy Family Chapel, have chosen to have the ashes of The term columbarium comes from the Latin word columba, or dove, a this columbarium is built around their loved ones scattered in the symbol of God’s spirit. one of the beautiful stained glass and peace. windows at All Saints. garden. Each niche can hold the remains of Over the years, members of All one or two loved ones. Ashes are sealed in an urn before they are Saints expressed their desire to placed permanently in the colum- place the ashes of their loved barium. A brass plaque with each ones in a columbarium, which is name, date of birth, and day of death will be placed on the front of a permanent way of safekeeping the niche upon interment. cremated remains. The Holy Family Columbarium can be visited when the church is open There are now three options for and a service is not being held. burial at All Saints: the Sherry Prices: To purchase a niche or Hudson Memorial Garden, the request additional information Individual member niche: $2,500 please contact Double member niche: $5,000 Holy Family Chapel Columbarium the church office, Individual non-member niche: $3,000 (located inside in the church), and (205)879-8651, or [email protected]. Double non-member niche: $6,000 the Hudson Family Columbarium located outside (adjacent from the
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The Hudson Columbarium (at left) is located directly across from the Sherry Hudson Memorial Garden, and has a lovely water feature at one end. Like the Holy Family Columbarium, each niche can hold one or two remains. Ashes are sealed in an urn before they are placed permanently in the columbari- um. A brass plaque with each name, date of birth, and day of death will be placed on the front of the niche upon interment. The Hudson Columbarium can be visited any time, and is fully lit each night at dusk. Prices: Individual member niche: $2,500 Double member niche: $5,000 Individual non-member niche: $3,000 Double non-member niche: $6,000
The Sherry Hudson Memorial Garden (at right), located next to the south wall of the church, can be visited any time. A place of reflection, this garden is centered around a statue of St. Francis and a fountain. Prices: Members: $750 Non-members: $1000
5 www.allsaintsbhm.org Ushers Needed delivery from Amazon, ship to: Julie Would you like to help welcome people Ellis, 1320 Badham Drive, Birming- Coming Up to church one Sunday a month? We ham, AL 35216. Honduras Mission Trip need ushers at the following services: Info Meeting 2nd Sunday – 7:30 a.m. New Member Recognition This September members of All Saints 3rd Sunday – 11:00 a.m. We will welcome and celebrate new will once again travel to Honduras on a 4th Sunday – 8:45 a.m. members of All Saints at the 8:45 and mission trip. In addition to providing Please contact Janet Guest if you are 11:00 services on Sunday, May 19. All medical care as they have in the past, interested in serving this way All Saints those who have joined the church in the part of the team this year will build a this way, at [email protected] . last 6-9 months as well as those who house in a day for only $1700. If couldn’t attend the last recognition are you’re interested in going on the trip or All Saints Book Group encouraged to be at one of the services simply learning more about it, please The All Saints book Group will enjoy for a brief blessing and to join us for dinner and conversation on Thursday lunch afterwards in the Great Hall at come to an information meeting th Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in evening, May 30 , at 6:00 pm at The 12:30p.m. Not yet a member or not room 223 following the end of the year Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 706 Val- sure if you’re a member? Simply speak Oasis cookout. ley Avenue, Birmingham. We will be to a priest or call the church office, and discussing Where the Crawdad’s Sing we’ll make it official. by Delia Owens. All are invited to join The School of Contemplative Life us. Parish Retreat Informational Meeting Mark your calendar now for our annual May 18, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Centering Prayer: Rest in God Parish Retreat at Camp McDowell Au- There will be an informational meeting When: Wednesday 6-7 pm gust 23-25. Bond with your church for The School of Contemplative Life Where: Jackson-Thorpe Room family while hiking, canoeing, swim- (SCL). The School of Contemplative Contact: Beverly Brasell, ming, eating, and worshipping together Life is a retreat-based, 18-24 month [email protected], in the beauty of “God’s Back- (205)335-9114 or Joseph Slane, yard.” Registration info will be availa- exploration of ancient spiritual practices [email protected], (205)612-8707 ble soon. that form us in our walk with Christ. Come, still the internal turbulence. Come, We’ve created this leisurely-paced, enter the holy silence, Come, rest in God. Announcing New communal yet substantial introduction This surrender form of contemplative Youth Leadership Team to the contemplative life for people who prayer springs from the ancient church Youth in grades 10-12 are invited to want to deepen their experience of and opens us to a deep relationship with apply for the 2019-2020 inaugural All God’s love. the Holy Trinity. The first twenty minutes Saints Youth Leadership Team. This is devoted to the prayer practice, followed For more information contact Craig team will represent All Saints Youth by announcements. Participants may leave Ministry in a positive way, foster a cul- Cecil at (205)706-3622 or craig@pkp4 at that point or stay for a group reading ture of inclusion in our youth group, and mrs.com, or visit https:// and discussion of Cynthia develop leadership skills by mentoring www.sustainablefaith.com/ Bourgeault’s Wisdom Jesus. No training junior high youth. They will learn how contemplativelife is necessary. Respond to the divine invi- to follow Jesus’s example as a servant tation: “Be still and know that I am God.” leader by working behind the scenes to GraceWorks Needs Van Drivers Psalm 46.10 help each youth who attends All Saints This Summer find their place within the EYC group Help Sawyerville Day Camp GraceWorks is a summer learning pro- and the church at large. For an applica- gram for youth in the Woodlawn com- All Saints has a long and generous his- tion contact Kristin at kblacker- munity sponsored by Grace Episcopal tory of supporting Sawyerville Day by@allsaints bhm.org. Church. With help from a variety of Camp. Daily activities include Bible churches in the area, GraceWorks gives lessons, games, arts and crafts, and eve- Support the Sr. High Summer kids ages 10-14 the opportunity to grow ry camper’s favorite activity – swim- Mission Exchange in New Orleans spiritually, learn practical skills like ming! This year All Saints has been Our annual Mission Exchange is com- carpentry, and have summer fun as asked to collect: ing up on May 27-31. Senior high youth well. This June and July All Saints will 150 pool noodles – prices range will be traveling to New Orleans to help by providing use of our church van from $11 to $50 depending upon work with local service organization for their Friday field trips to places like quantity, NOLA Tree Project. Our youth are the American Village and the Birming- available on Amazon. seeking financial and prayer support for ham Museum of Art. You can help by 75 girl swimsuits size Large – must this experience. In return for your sup- volunteering to drive our van. If being be one-piece and we can only port, you will be invited to a banquet to the bus driver isn’t your thing, there are accept NEW suits hear from them about the trip, and re- plenty of other ways to help. Contact Donations can be dropped off in specially ceive updates while they are away. the Rev. Charles Youngson, cyoung- marked bins in the Great Hall or shipped Contact Kristin son@allsaints bhm.org or 769-3180. directly to Julie Ellis. All items need to be ([email protected]) or TG in by Sunday, May 19. [email protected]) for more If you have any questions, please information about how to support the email [email protected] Mission Exchange. or call Julie at 205-602-9782. For direct 6 www.allsaintsbhm.org Lay Ministry Schedule
Sunday, May 12 Vestry representative of the day: Miles Parsons Torch Bearers & Crucifers: 8:45: Gospeller: Emmet Freeman Saddle up to the All Saints TB: Paul Drake, Sophia Bull C1: Noah Gentry C2: Phoebe Gentry Youth Banquet! 11:00 Gospeller: Noah Goodwin TB: George Benson, Ethan Wright, Ada McElroy (rotate two each month) C1: Adele Benson C2: Alex Wright Ushers: 7:30: TBA 8:45: Shepherd Ager, Roger Ball 11:00: Jeremy Harper, Jamie Sunday, May 19 / 6:00-7:30 PM / Great Hall Parris, John Ellis, Daniel Guest Join us for an end-of-year banquet! 5:30: Tyson Pound We will celebrate a fun year in youth ministry with a delicious catered BBQ Children’s Liturgy: meal, see a slideshow of all the fun stuff we've done this year, have a special Nikki Schoel time to recognize and give gifts to graduating seniors and youth volunteers, Sunday, May 19 and close with Compline & prayers for transition. Guests are encouraged to Vestry representative of the day: wear plaid or other cowgirl/cowboy getup. Janet Givhan We hope all youth volunteers will join us! If you have volunteered as a Sun- Torch Bearers & Crucifers: day school teacher, EYC advisor, chaperone, or host, we want to thank you at 8:45: Gospeller: Josiah Batson the banquet! Please help us get a count for dinner by giving your RSVP at http:// TB: Lottie Pound, Sadie Busbee, bit.ly/giddyup2019 by May 16. Susanna Busbee C1: Kamilla Busbee C2: Ann Elise Pound Vacation Bible School Registration Is Open! 11:00 Gospeller: Marissa Croft TB: Martha Ponder, Mary Laslie Pike How do I register my child(ren) for VBS? C1: Liza Jane Ponder Registration Dates: C2: Emma Grace Pike April 15-May 15, 2019 for parishioners. On May 16th, registration will be open Ushers: to non-parishioners. Ushers: VBS Dates and Times: 7:30: Wink Issinoff Sunday, June 23, 6:30-8:00 PM 8:45: Erik Batson, Dottie Gauthier Monday-Wednesday, June 24-26, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 11:00: Kelli and Geoff Wright,
Where do I register? Terry Thrash Please follow the Vacation Bible School link on the church website 5:30: Tom Richeson (www.allsaintsbhm.org) to register. Children’s Liturgy: Robin Griffis Fee: $40 per child ($120 maximum per family). Scholarships are available for those need- ing financial assistance. Payment can be made online or by bringing/sending a check to Did you know you can All Saints. make a pledge to Ages: - Children ages 4 (by June 23) through rising 6th grade can register for VBS. All Saints at any time - Rising 6th graders will be in a separate Elder Tribe. during the year? - Rising 7th graders and older can register to be a Youth Helper. Each fall we hold our annual steward- ship campaign, but you don’t have to Vacation Bible School at All Saints is a multi-generational experience. Please wait for fall of 2019 to make a new consider volunteering as an adult volunteer even if your children/grandchildren are too old to participate. Octogenarian Frances Flynn volunteers every year and pledge. You can pledge at any time dur- loves it! ing the year. Please contact us (Kathleen Busbee, [email protected] or Jeannie If you are new or haven’t made a Feldman [email protected]) with any questions. We look forward to seeing pledge for 2019 and would like to do so, you in Bethlehem! Shalom, Children’s Formation, Kathleen, Jeannie, & Joie you can go to www.allsaintsbhm.org and pledge online, or stop by the church 7 and pick up a card. Thank you! www.allsaintsbhm.org
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All Saints Episcopal Church Sunday: Voice: (205)879-8651 Fax: (205)870-5749 Preschool: 879-1092 Holy Eucharist: 7:30, 8:45, and 11:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. Online: www.allsaintsbhm.org Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 a.m. After-hours pastoral care emergency phone: (205) 617-8954 Nursery: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.—Undercroft CLERGY: Sunday School Classes: Rector: The Rev. Dr. Glenda S. Curry, [email protected], 879-8652 Atria Session I, 8:30; Atria Session II, 10:00 a.m. Associate Rector: The. Rev. Seth Olson, [email protected], 769-3191 Children’s Liturgy of the Word, during the Associate Rector: The Rev. Charles Youngson, [email protected], 11:00 service, for 3-6 year-old children, Sunshine Room 769-3180 Youth: 10:00—10:45 a.m.; EYC: Grades 7-8: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Priest Associate: The Rev. Mike Cleckler, [email protected] Grades 9-12: 6:00-7:30 p.m., Youth Rooms STAFF: Adult Classes: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Children’s Formation: 21st Century Episcopalians (Young Adults) - Red Door Rm. Director: Kathleen Busbee, [email protected], (239)222-8549 Contemporary Studies - Library, South Addition Jeannie Feldman, [email protected], 516-2347 Faith and the Modern Family - Room 223, South Addition Children’s Choir Director: Susie Youngson, [email protected], 870-4629 Newcomer Coffee - Jackson-Thorpe Room Associate for Music and Children’s Choirs: Maggie Gill, [email protected], Practicing Our Faith - Room 103 (Preschool) 662-544-3791 The Seekers - 10:00—Room 224, South Addition Communications Director, newsletter and website: Debbie Donaldson, [email protected], 769-3182 Women on the Journey - Room 104, located in the Preschool Financial Administrator: Alison James, [email protected], 769-3184 5:30 Music: Randolph Horn, [email protected] Wednesday: Nursery Director: Gretchen Lerner, [email protected], 769-3190 Men’s Bible Study —7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Jackson-Thorpe Room Organist/Choir Director: Melanie Martin Couch, Wednesday Morning Prayer/Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Great Hall [email protected], 769-3187 The Rector’s Bible Study, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Parish Coordinator: Theresa Hester, [email protected], 879-8651 Room 223—South Addition Preschool Director: Bebe Hardin, [email protected], 879-2943 Centering Prayer, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Jackson-Thorpe Room. Director of Youth Ministries: Kristin Blackerby: [email protected], 769-3183 Oasis (see schedule online at www.allsaintsbhm.org) Associate Director of Youth Ministries: Thomas Gordon, [email protected], 769-3183 Thursday One Flock Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 223, South Addition In Stiches (Knitters Group) - 1:00 p.m.—Jackson-Thorpe Room
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