Faith & the Modern Family

Join us Sunday's, September-May, 9:45am in room 223. This community serves as a place of support for one another as we grow in God's grace and learn to follow Christ as partners, parents, and people. 

Practicing Our Faith

Join us Sunday's, September-May, 9:45am in the Jackson-Thorpe Room. Practicing Our Faith is a class where participants learn how to live out their spirituality in everyday life. We do this using books, videos and discussion from a variety of faith leaders. Each class participants are invited to lead the group in discussion. For more information connect with Becky Stayner: blstayner@bellsouth.net

The Explorers

The Explorers class discusses topics such as church history, theology, world religions, spirituality, and more, using short videos, audio presentations, speakers, or books as conversation starters.  This group consists of people of varying  backgrounds, ages, and life experiences who have found common ground at All Saints and in the Episcopal Church.  This allows for the exchange of diverse, stimulating, and sometimes challenging ideas in a welcoming environment where everyone's gifts and insights are appreciated.  Starting September 13, we will meet in Room 224 during the Sunday School hour to watch and discuss The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently by Amy-Jill Levine and. Mar Zvi Brettler.

For more information, contact Eric Jurotich at ejurotich@gmail.com.

Women on the Journey

Join us Sunday's, September-May, 9:45am, room 104, Preschool downstairs. This is a group of women who intentionally create a loving, supportive and prayerful community as we grow in our Christian journeys, both individually and communally.

For more info connect with Janet Guest, janet.guest@att.net.

Rector's Bible Study

This bible study meets every Wednesday at 10am to study the Old and New Testaments.  We especially welcome a variety of perspectives - this class thrives on discussion and a diversity of lenses through which we discover God and ourselves as disciples.  We gather in Room 223 and a Zoom option is available.  Contact Ranie Neislar at rneislar@allsaintsbhm.org for more information

Book Club

Do you love to read? All Saints Book Club meets on a monthly basis to discuss a selection of the group’s choosing. The group takes turns meeting at members’ houses for fellowship and discussion, and all are welcome. You can connect with Lynn Hendricks, lvhend@mindspring.com for more information.

Brew Crew

Join this gathering of All Saints parishioners for fellowship and fun in a relaxed environment. While all are invited to responsibly imbibe a brew or two, we may also enjoy a theological topic for conversation! No advanced notice needed, feel free to just show up. Check with Ron May to find out when they meet next: rmay15@gmail.com

Centering Prayer

- In Thanksgiving to Joseph Slane for the Life and Centering Prayer Leadership -

Centering Prayer is a simple but powerful pathway of transformation that illuminates what it means to ‘put on the mind of Christ.’  All Saints has several Center Prayer options, and our Centering Prayer ministry is offered in thanksgiving for Joseph Slane's life and leadership.

Tuesdays, 12:15-12:45pm, Room 224, 11th Step Centering Prayer Practice: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood him.  Open to all who practice a 12-Step Program.  It is not a discussion group but an actual practice of spending time with God in the community of others. Please contact Craig before attending.  Contact: Craig@se-interspiritual.com

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm

There is an online Zoom session offered every Wednesday evening, 6:00pm-7:00pm. For information about this, please connect with Beverly Brasell, brasellbj@bellsouth.net.

Thursdays, 12:15-12:45pm, room 224.  Contact David Smith at David.j.smith2717@gmail.com

Cursillo

Cursillo is an opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality and to find a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve him. Cursillo is an experience of living and sharing with others in a loving and caring Christian community, and of realizing that this can be extended into our own environment.  It is a continuing community that provides support and encouragement, empowering renewed Christians to preserve in fulfilling their Baptismal vows.  Cursillow includes a three-day weekend that begins on Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday.  During these three days, talks are go en by laypersons and clergy who have spent time working together to carefully plan and prepare.  The next Cursillo is October 8-11. 

Contact Mona Ponder at ponderthisnow@yahoo.com.

Education for Ministry (EfM) 

Education for Ministry (EfM) is four-year program of spiritual formation for lay people, administered by Sewanee.  Participants study the Bible, Christian church history, basic theology, and ethics. Weekly, we practice theological reflection on our traditions, experiences, culture and beliefs.  We worship and pray together.  Participants commit for one year at a time.  (We are limited in enrollment and full for 2026-2027)

For more information connect with Bryson Waldo, bwaldo10@gmail.com.

Happy Mediums

Are you in your 30s, 40s or 50sand looking to find a place of fellowship with other All Saints parishioners in a similar stage of life? Connect with Emily Holm to get engaged with this group, emilyeholm@gmail.com.

Invite-Welcome-Connect

Invite, Welcome, Connect (IWC) is a national Episcopal ministry that helps churches embody the meaning of hospitality.  We at All. Saints work to bring visitors into our church, welcome them wholeheartedly and connect them to the various groups and programs that interest them.  The IWC committee is a group of parishioners, staff and clergy who gather monthly to further this work of evangelism, hospitality and discipleship.

For more information, contact Sally Ellwood at sallyelwood@gmail.com, Trisha Tripp at trigg@me.com or Julie Jurotich at juliejurotich@yahoo.com

Monday School

Monday School is a group of people of all ages doing the hard work of Racial Healing and Reconciliation.  We meet on Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm in the Jackson Thorpe room.  We use books, movies and experiences to center our discussions.  We have hosted speakers such as Woody Register from Sewanee and documentaries from the Bending the Arc series.

For more information, contact Emily Colvin at Emily.colvin@gmail.com

Primetime Saints

The wisest group at All Saints! PrimeTime Saints is a Senior Ministry in its fifth year of ministering to parishioners aged 60 and over.  Its mission is to provide Spritual, Service and Social opportunities on an on-going basis.  Monthly meeting are planned by our PTS Council throughout the year, from September through May, and may include field trips or programs presented in the Parish Hall.  We draw from the deep and diverse expertise of our fellow parishioners and outside guests to provide programs that cover a wide range of topics.  We also provide time for social engagement, such as our Annual Kickoff Ice Cream Social or the Pre-Holiday Luncheon.  PrimeTime Saintsoffers an opportunity for old friends to get together and welcomes new friends coming to All Saints.

To learn more connect with Susan Ponder, suponder@bellsouth.net.

Reception Ministry

Receptions at All Saints’ bring our parishioners together in fellowship and are an important part of our community. All Saints’ hosts four to five receptions a year, so it’s a very easy and rewarding commitment. You’ll help set up, serve and clean up with a team of experienced volunteers and it will take only a few hours on a Sunday morning. The receptions help us welcome new or visiting clergy or honor those receiving some sacraments. To learn more connect with Ginny May, ginmay@bellsouth.net.

St. Martha's Guild

St. Martha’s Guild is a group of women, mostly retired, who meet monthly for fellowship. From September to May, we meet the third Monday of each month in the Great Hall at 11:30am and is open to All Saints women.  Everyone brings a sack lunch.  Drinks and dessert are provided.  There is usually a program or make-and-take, or we just meet and greet!  We have outreach projects such as supporting our seminarians, hosting various parish event s and running holiday bake sales. 

Connect with Martha Miller, mmartha763@aol.com, for more information.

Twenties Together

Twenties Together is a vibrant community for adults in their 20s that meets each Sunday evening at 7:00pm at Mona and Trent's home during the school year.  This group enjoys supporting each other in these challenging years, growing in faith together and building  meaningful friendships.  Each week we gather for a discussion focussed on growing in our faith and learning practical tools for our spiritual journey.  Beyond our weekly meetings, we also enjoy serving together and building community through fellowship and social activities such as a Super Bowl party, Barons games and meeting for lunch after church.  For fall, we will study The Theology of Theo of Golden, a New York Times bestseller.

For more information connect with Mona or Trent Ponder, ponderthisnow@yahoo.com.