Moments of Gratitude
In this space, you’ll find reflections from parishioners who have taken a moment to say “thank you”, to God, to this church, and to one another. We hope you’re encouraged by their writings, voices or videos, and inspired to reflect on your own blessings, large and small. We invite you to pause, be encouraged, and consider what you’re grateful for today as well.
From Our EYC
A video message from Anne Michael Drake
The Ponder Family
Hosting the Twenties Together class in our home on Sunday evenings has truly been a blessing for Mona and me. We've had the joy of building meaningful relationships, walking alongside these young adults through their journeys, and helping create a close-knit, faith-filled community.
All Saints’ has provided this class to get connected and put down roots within the church and we are proud of our class for getting involved: four attendees have gotten confirmed, one re-affirmed, and one baptized. We are deeply grateful to be instruments of God’s love during a season of life that can often feel lonely and uncertain. It has been a pleasure getting to know each other and learning, laughing and enjoying fellowship with another generation.
Thank you,
Trent Ponder
The Elwood Family
A video message from Sally Elwood
The Stults Family
The Good Shepherd Choir at All Saints holds a special place in our family's hearts. Even with just one or two songs, their singing brings a beautiful, heartfelt opening to services and allows the children's voices to shine. It's been truly inspiring to see the growing confidence in our daughter (6) and son (4) as they bravely sing in front of the entire congregation. We are so grateful to Ms. Maggie and Ms. Elena for their invaluable investment in the children's choirs at All Saints, encouraging an environment that values the children's contributions and celebrates their participation in worship.
The Stults Family
Mary Katherine, Adam, Annie and Tait
The Robbins Family
Grace, love, peace, and authenticity. These are all words I associate with All Saints. I am profoundly grateful to be a part of a community that is so intentional about sharing a Christ like love with the world. Our members are warm and welcoming in the most authentic way. There is no sense of pretention. We welcome each person as they are, giving grace for imperfections. We seek to form lasting and meaningful bonds that improve the quality of the lives of those who are blessed to call All Saints their church home. This genuine atmosphere is the product of ministries like Invite Welcome Connect that welcome and encourage families to join and be involved in our community. It is the product of beautiful ministries like Atrium and EYC which continue to teach our children how to think and behave more like our loving and compassionate God. It is also a product of our beautiful spaces which provide a sense of peace and reverence necessary for meaningful worship. And we carry this atmosphere outside our walls when we share our abundant love with the community through regular outreach efforts like Avondale Breakfast, Homewood Helps, Angel Tree, and Kairos, but also in times of crisis like Hurricane Helene. For all of the things, and so much more, I am truly filled with gratitude.
Elliot Robbins
Nancy Terrell
I can’t begin to share just one moment of gratitude about All Saints! I feel it every time we sing “Jesus Loves Me” at a baptism, when I see joy on the faces of children coming into church from Atrium, when I watch new acolytes at their first service, when the youth lead our services, or when I hear the laughter and see shared friendships at Prime Time Saints. My 45 years of membership in this church family has sustained and lifted me up every day.
Nancy Terrell
The Ennis Family
I’m deeply grateful for Atrium at All Saints. The love, patience, and dedication shown by the staff and volunteers who guide our children through this beautiful process of spiritual formation is truly a gift. Their work has planted seeds of faith, wonder, and reverence in our kids—seeds that will grow and last a lifetime. I’m especially thankful that our children have had the chance to experience such a rich, thoughtful introduction to the life of the Church.
Atrium has nurtured in them a quiet confidence in their faith and a deep sense of belonging within the Church. It has offered them a peaceful, meaningful space to explore God’s love and grow spiritually at their own pace. This is just one of the many reasons why my family is so grateful to All Saints—and why we proudly support it.
Thanks for all you do,
Matt Ennis
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