RALLY DAY 2008, Sunday, September 7, 2008
Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2008, for the preview/kickoff of fall term Christian Adult Education classes and Childrens’ Christian Formation classes. Begin the day enjoying a hearty breakfast at 9:00 a.m., preview the fall classes and meet the fall term adult education teachers and discussion leaders during Breakfast. Childrens’ Christian formation class leaders will be introduced, while the children will be led off to begin their classes on Rally Sunday. Adult education classes begin the following Sunday, September 14.

SAVE THE DATE - September 19 - 21 Parish Retreat
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 PARISH WEEKEND TO FOCUS ON CREATION  SEPTEMBER 19 - 21, CAMP MIKELL, TOCCOA
Planning for St Bartholomew's annual parish weekend is well underway.  As usual it will be a great time of rest, community, fun and spiritual growth.  The planning group hopes that you will put the weekend on your calendars, particularly you new members, and those single people who tend to think this is not for them.  We are committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to come, should. Speak with Beverley if finances might keep you away.  Especially we know it can get expensive once you add a child or two.

The focus of the weekend is looking at God through creation.  We will do this through exploring Celtic spirituality and theology, as well as through participating in age appropriate interpretive walks with Camp Mikell outdoor staff.  The weekend starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday night and ends after lunch on Sunday. The whole of the Saturday afternoon is set aside for doing what ever you want...reading sleeping, playing ball.  The cost ranges according to the type of accommodation you stay in, that is $80-$140 per adult for the weekend.  Children 0-3 are free and those aged 4-12 are half the adult rate. Registration forms will be available in early August.

A New Ministry of Care and Healing ANNOUNCED
 Under the umbrella of Pastoral Care ministries, a new ministry has been created to serve service men and women and their families. This is an issue beyond the political that affects all of us, whether in or out of the military. Men and women in the military and their families experience unusual stresses and so need our help and support as caring Christians, regardless of our political point of view.

The new Peace & Military Ministry’s work is to pray for peace and to aid soldiers and their loved ones. The general planning committee met on August 27 at 6:00 p.m. The Peace Prayer program will offer an information and planning session at two times: Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in starting the work of praying for peace and caring for soldiers and their loved ones on duty and at home. Contacts are Anne Mee and Lee Thompson. You might want to visit www.ecusa-chaplain.org/HOST_program_new.html for ideas and info.

Listening to the Soul through a time of Grief and Loss
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m., The Library

A support group for those living through a time of loss and grief. The group members will be taught how to listen to their own soul and that of others, and how to take the power of listening ever deeper. The process is based on Parker Palmer’s book, Hidden Wholeness, in which he outlines the power of building community through listening to the soul. Facilitator: Beverley Elliott, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care and Adult Formation. beverley@stbartsatlanta.org for details and to sign up.

Yoga at St. Bart’s
Yoga Classes to Resume in the fall Thanks to everyone who has participated in the weekly yoga classes at St. Bartholomew’s this year. We will be taking a break this summer but hope to resume classes in the fall.  If you have any questions about starting or continuing your practice of yoga over the summer, please contact parishioner and yoga instructor Howison Hollenberg. 

Caregivers Luncheons - Third Tuesdays of each month at Noon

If you are care giving for someone, whether they live in or out of town, please consider joining this growing group for emotional and spiritual support. Very practical knowledge is shared as well skills learned in how to care for self while looking after someone else. Each meeting has been a real experience of walking on holy ground. Please bring a brown bag lunch and we will supply the drinks.  Contact the office to make your lunch reservation or Beverley Elliott for more information.

St Bart's and Atlanta Pride

The Episcopal Church Welcomes You brochure

Click here to view pictures from the Festival this year and last, and to read Rector Mac Thigpen's sermon from 2004.

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Social and Support group for gay and lesbian couples in Atlanta 

Atlanta Couples Together is an organization formed to provide social, support, and educational outreach to gay and lesbian couples in committed relationships. Though the organization has no religious or political affiliation, ACT is committed to supporting the positive aspects of gay/lesbian relationships and the sense of stability that they represent for our community. Activities range from potluck dinners and cookouts in members’ homes to bowling, white water rafting, and museum tours. For more information, please visit the web site www.atlantacouplestogether.org or contact Chip Dukes or Rick Day at chipdukes@aol.com.

Medical Emergency Response Team
Parishioner Ted Johnson M.D., under the auspice of the Pastoral Care Committee and with the help of other parishioners with medical backgrounds, is organizing a Medical Response Sub-Committee. The responsibilities of this group will be to:

Develop a parish plan to assist individuals on our grounds who have medical emergencies and need to access the emergency medical response
system;

Develop needed medical policies and plans for the Church;
Be available as a medical resource to provide expertise and guidance to other church committees, or parishioners, on an ad hoc basis.

A meeting of those interested in working on this sub-committee was held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. For further details of the work of the sub-committee, please email Beverley at Bev@stbartsatlanta.org or see Ted at breakfast on Sunday mornings.

You shall seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your hearts." Jer 29:13

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Women's TableTalk Dinners - Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. every 1-2 months
 See Pictures from Prior TableTalk Dinners Here

A chance to meet women of all ages across the parish with friends, sisters and daughters warmly welcomed. Dinner, wine, an interesting woman presenter and conversation are part of each evening. Reservations required by calling the church office.

  • If you are interested in assisting with these events please contact Beverley Elliott and let her know if you can help with setup and/or cleanup.  Photos from last year's dinners

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    Participants beginning their evening
    with a delicious meal.
    60- 70 participants enjoy the fellowship of other women, in addition to hearing a good presentation.

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