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st. lukes episcopal church • 435 peachtree st. ne • atlanta, ga 30308 • 404.873.7600 • www.stlukesatlanta.org

A twice monthly newsletterMay 1, 2018

Parish News .................................. 2Vestry Corner................................. 3Calendar ......................................... 4Birthdays ........................................ 5Sojourners................................... 6Music for Children and Youth ....... 7VBS ............................................... 8

It is the season of commencements. High school and college seniors across our nation will be going through graduation cer-emonies and listening to commencement addresses. In some significant portion of those addresses, someone will point to the meaning of the word “commencement.” The speaker will remind the students that the true meaning of this moment is not about what has been completed but what is now beginning in each of their lives.

Let me offer a differing view. I think we are too quick to look to what is to come and dismiss what has been and also, therefore, what is. The power of the moment in graduation, as far as I’m concerned, is that you are now a graduate. You will always be a graduate, which is something that will never fade away or weaken with time. You are and always will be, from the moment of graduation, a graduate. The permanence of this moment, in a world in which everything is fleeting, is truly worth noting and celebrating.

We could easily call Easter the Christian commencement. It could accurately be de-scribed as the moment in which everything changed and the world was made new.

I find myself wanting to slow that sentiment down. It is accurate, but I need to be reminded of the permanence of Easter. On Easter day, Jesus rose from the dead and the world was begun anew. But I also want to never forget Jesus did something on that Easter morning which is a divinely-created achievement that will never lessen or dimin-ish with age. On that day and at that moment, we were forever marked as God’s loved and redeemed people. Easter is the crowning achievement of God which happened at a particular time and is now marked forever as the moment of a permanent and life changing gift. Like a gigantic spiritual graduation ceremony held by God for the benefit of all of humanity.

It is a moment in time that is permanent. It is a crowning achievement which will nev-er diminish. It will not tarnish with age or lessen as our bodies grow weak.

And though our diplomas are permanent in this life, they ultimately have no relevance on an eternal time scale. But in Easter our love and redemption from God remain permanent for all eternity. Easter is forever. We are redeemed, we are loved, we are forgiven…now and for all eternity.

May 6:A Sunday ofCelebrationsSenior Sunday

celebrating our graduates

5th Grade Bible Presentation

celebrating the transition to EYC

Young Adult activies are intended for folks between the ages of 21-38. If that’s you, come join us!

YOUNG ADULTS BRUNCH The first Sunday of each month we meet for brunch following the 11:15 a.m. service at Holler & Dash (1085 Howell Mill Rd.). Join us! Questions? Contact Hughes Miller ([email protected]) or Robert Jimison ([email protected]).

MANUEL’S MEET UP Join us Thurs-day, May 17 at 6 p.m. for community and a guided discussion at Manuel’s Tavern in Poncey-Highlands. Tony Johns, executive director of Cross-roads, will be our guest. This a great opportunity for newcomers as well as long-time members to meet fellow young adults. And mark it on your cal-endars, we meet every third Thursday at Manuel’s.

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Staff InformationSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church

404-873-7600

The Rev. Dan Matthews, Jr.Rector

Beth Elliot Rector’s Executive Assistant

and Liturgy Assistant404-873-7610 | [email protected]

2018 Vestry

Clergy

The Rev. Elizabeth Shows CaffeyLiturgy and Education

404-873-7612 | [email protected]

The Rev. Horace L. GriffinPastoral Care and Outreach


Staff

Caitlin Dowling, Music Associate404-873-7600 | [email protected]

Valerie Freer, Receptionist/Admin. Assistant404-873-7600 | [email protected]

Brian Hummel, Manager of Facilities Support404-873-7647 | (c) 404-291-0059

Michelle Jemmott, Manager of Office Admin.404-873-7616 | [email protected]

Colleen Kingston, Assistant for Children’s Music


Kristin Lennon, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries


David Lowry, Parish Administrator404-873-7663 | [email protected]

Mark Simmons, Director of Stewardship & Membership


Dr. Arlan J. Sunnarborg, Director of Music404-873-7620 | [email protected]

Priscilla Tennant, Administrative Assistant404-873-6711 | [email protected]

Hala Hess White, Director of Communications404-873-7630 | [email protected]

Scott Inman, Senior WardenRichard Lee, Junior Warden

Mignon Crawford, Treasurer Cap Putt, Finance Chair

Pat BrumbaughC.J. CashRussell CurreySara KennedyAnn Kimsey

Sue McAvoyCarolle PerkinsSusanna RobertsNeil SchemmDrew Vann

Parish News

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets this Thursday, May 3 at noon in the Library. Bring your lunch if you like. This group is for women who are in treatment for cancer or are post-treatment. Please contact Meg Moye([email protected]| 404-483-3711) if you plan to attend.

CALLING ALL NEWCOMERS! Are you new to St. Luke’s and want to learn more about the church? Join us on 1st Sundays during the Sunday School hour in the Library for an informal time to meet new people and find out more about the mission, programs, and ministry of St. Luke’s. Our inaugural gathering will take place on Sunday, May 6 and we would love to have you there!

CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY There will be a lot of excitement around St. Luke’s on Sunday, May 6 as we celebrate Senior Sunday, when we honor our graduating high schoolers, and have the 5th Grade Bible Presentation.

COOKOUT AND MESSY GAMES Sunday 2.0 closes out the program year next Sun-day, May 6 with a wrap-up celebration of the sticky, delicious variety. Adults and kids alike are invited to join their St. Luke’s family in The Park at 5 p.m. for a cookout and, for the kids, Messy Games. We’ll provide the hose for cleanup, but please bring towels! (You may also want to bring a change of clothes and a plastic bag).Supper is $5 per person / $20 max. / No charge for children 3-years-old and under.

THE RITE OF HOLY BAPTISM will be cel-ebrated on Pentecost, May 20. If you wish to have your child baptized, or are an adult prepared for baptism, please contact Mi-chelle Jemmott at 404-873-7616 or [email protected]. Deadline for information is Monday, May 7.

MEN’S BREAKFAST On Tuesday, May 8 we welcome St. Luke’s parishioner and head-master of the Lovett School, Billy Peebles, as our speaker. All men of St. Luke’s - and their friends and colleagues -are invited. Coffee begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. followed by a pro-gram from 8-8:30 a.m. Cost: $5.00. Please reserve your spot online or by calling the church reservation line at 404-873-7777.

THE REFUGEE MINISTRY The Siddique family’s situation continues to improve. Both parents have been able to find work and Sohail has obtained a driving permit. In their location, the family is in need of a car, if possible. If you have a car you no longer have need of, please consider donating it to the Siddique family. If this is a possibility, please contact Jon Tonge at [email protected].

Remembering a Saint of the Church and a Son of AtlantaThank you to everyone who attended, baked pies or otherwise helped make last month’s service so meaningful.

The Vestry Corner is a monthly feature that provides the congregation a window into the Vestry’s work on its behalf and a way for the Vestry to advance important topics of interest.

Business items from the March and April Vestry meetings:

•BUDGET The Vestry passed a balanced budget. One of our objectives for 2018 was to pass an operating budget that lives within the means provided to the church by pledges and gifts, real estate revenue (parking lots and sign shop rental), and endowment draw. With changes that took place in financial operations, the movement to three priests, and a sharp focus on all church expenses, the 2018 budget ac-complishes that. There are several items that we all should note:

1.Funding is provided for the necessary staffing for the youth and children’s ministry currently led by Kristin Lennon.2.Passing a balanced budget was not a simple task. With constant future expense growth, St. Luke’s will need to grow the church community with membership additions or additional contributions from existing members.3.The Spending Policy for the Endowment and Boylston funds provide some support for the operating budget. The current policy provides 4.8% of the fund balances annually. To ensure the long-term preservation of the funds, this amount gradually will be reduced to 4.0% over the next 10 years. This change aligns with changes made by our foundation/endowment advisors and by other non-profit endowments. This will add additional future pressure to our operating budget.4.Expected capital items like the $250,000 boiler replace- ment are not provided for in the operating budget and will need to be funded from other sources.

•NEW MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS New members will be introduced to the congregation by including photos/profiles in the Shepherd’s Voice.•YOUTH/CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Youth and Children’s Ministries are a top focus for St. Luke’s. The Vestry fully supports Kristin Lennon and Elizabeth Shows Caffey as they craft their plan for this essential work. Once Kristin has had time to assess the current program, she and Elizabeth will hire an additional person to complete the team.•ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT for The Rev. Horace Griffin and The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey. Given the change in clergy duties prompted by the movement to three priests, existing church staffing has been reconfigured to provide administrative support for Horace and Elizabeth.•MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. VIGIL SERVICE The Vestry commended Dan and clergy/staff on crafting this very meaningful service that was attended by 225 people; the spirit was palpable!

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We’re studying the book of Ruth, an idealized story of what life would look like if God’s people treated each other with His loving-kindness—insiders and outsiders alike. A key understanding in Ruth is that God uses these acts of the loving-kindness of people to demonstrate that which God gives to all, whether they realize it or not. All are welcome! Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Parkins Room.

Faith and Film gathers on Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. to watch Promised Land (2012), the story of a salesman for a natural gas company who experiences life-changing events after ar-riving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources. Faith and Film is a monthly opportunity for St. Luke’s adults to share a movie, snacks, fellowship, and a lively discussion of issues of faith raised by the film. Those who attend bring a snack to share and a beverage. All St. Luke’s adults are welcome. For location, contact Donna Church (404-522-3889 | [email protected]).

VBS – it’S not juSt for kidS!Please join the fun as a VBS volunteer June 11 – 15 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. as we guide the St. Luke’s children in God’s way of peace through music, games, art, storytelling, and science! There are so many ways to get involved, large or small: * Lead an activity, one day or all five * Serve as a Group Leader * Provide snacks for volunteers * Join the VBS Coordinating TeamVolunteering is fun, easy, and essential—we can’t do this without you! Contact Kristin Lennon for more information or to sign up: [email protected].

COMING SOON Dreamer Photos and Profiles are BackAs our “I Have A Dream”(r) Ministry approach-es the finish line, please take a moment to appreciate what our Dreamers have accom-plished. These Photo/Profiles represent the cumulative successes of our 17+ years of ministry! Look for the updated exhibit in the Glenn Gallery in May and June.

Plan to join us next Sunday for lunch as parishioners and friends enjoy good food and fellowship at a neighboring restaurant on the first Sunday of each month. On May 6, the group will meet at Murphy’s (997 Virginia Avenue) at 12:45 pm. For more information,

please contact The Rev. Horace L. Griffin.

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From time to time, St. Luke’s publishes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and photos of church members in the church bulletin, newsletter, directory and other church communi-cations. As a policy, we will not use names with photos of children.

If you do not want us to use your information in communications, please email David Lowry, Parish Administrator at:

[email protected]

1 Gail KurlanskyMichael RustT.C. MooreBrett RogersMichael FlemingAvery Cashwell2 Mary Wayne DixonDale SticeTherese FletcherRhonda SaulsberryChris FinanIrfan KalvertStefanie McFallEmily BergerIsabella FinanVivian Krise3 John Stewart, JrNora TownsendBecky PruittBryan TuckerBret BauerMichael HolbeinHonour Alston

4 Carol AitchesonBunny WinterCharles ZimmerAnna Pless PeelAlexander CurreyCaleb GaillardKenzie Gaillard5 Mary BatteyEdward MenefeeAlan DanielsLynn SinclairKent PryorKelly Caudle

6 Sally CurreyMary Ann MasseyBette HinesAllan Little, IIIRufina IrukaHuntley McConnelAllyson DeanStewart Pattison7 Anne PritchettMary Willson SchillJulie LockhartLaura Okpala8 Lem HewesNancy DowdleTommy LazenbyMichele ColsonJim LeVan, IIIDana Ross Elizabeth ShippJames Schrope9 Alice WatsonMichael VenturaJeff CramerCarl NessArdith Barrow10 Kate KennedyCampbell O’KeeffeMae Tinsley11 Judith GottJodie Lawton12 Mary Lauren GarrisonHarper NorthElizabeth Southwell13Chinenye Nwizu

Charles Kyle14 William BrannenSara FountainKaren MinyardValerie MolyneauxSally BenedictShaifer JonesWindsor JonesEmma Strack15 Myra FradyAl Caproni, IIIMary GerakitisKim KerrAlyssa SinclairCaroline Jones16 Jackie LawrenceBill Willson, Jr.Ann NwizuWill CloydAndrew WickerSapphire FletcherConnor Ramming17Kasia JohnsonPeter KoppJack Daugherty18 Mimi DouglasNick Pedersen19Bo HinesHarrison TabbKatie AileyMagda DumitrescuHayden Clark20 Nancy BuddSandy SeaburyBill Buzbee

Susan DillonHelena LindseyLivingstone JohnsonLeigh BlackistoneAmanda FosterJames Howard28 Martha ThomasTommy MarshallCaroline KirkMegan Millner29 GG HowardSteven YurchuckLiz YoungSam Kennedy30 Peter MillerJohn GloverSam AlstonRob BennettLinda DennisHarry BenedictJohn CubicChristianna McCalebDavid PerrinHilliard Davis, II31 Mary RiggerJohn Smeltzer Graet-tingerCaitlin Justice ReddMadelynne Caffey

May Birthdays

We celebrate the lives that make up the community of St. Luke’s Church.

Deaths

Lindsey MurphySteve MarshallZoe Marshall21 Charity ScottBecky KinneyMichael NunneleyWesley Millner, III22 Rae Lynne MattisKevin AthansNora Harlin23 Richard WhiteKnox Massey, IIIPeter LorishKeith Greaves, IICarter FowlkesLin Bradley24 Brad EppersonAllison EvattNancy ZintakKhalisa BollingAlexandra LongPaloma Carubia25 Sally ParkerMac McFarling, IIITina FernandezMax MartinOmoregie Uzzi26 Claire McDonaldMurray SaylorRegan Rush RoosEmmie HollemanWill MuscarellaEmily Patterson27 Frank WiantMary Dillon

BirthsBarbara Humphreys

Marjorie Goresister of Claire McDonald

Al Crawfordfather of Mignon Crawford

Sophie Allison Kreppdaughter of Melissa and

Tommy Krepp

Hudson Catesby Perringrandson of Mary Perrin

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Saturday, May 12 - Grant Park Neighborhood Trek - 10 a.m.Join us to explore the Grant Park neighborhood around the newly-purchased Beltline Right-of-Way between Glenwood and Boulevard. The 3-mile trek takes us near the actual path featuring a lot of the old Grant Park homes, as well as the redevelopment in the area. Gather at the Willson’s home, 541 St. Charles Avenue, Atlanta, for a 10:00 am carpool departure to the starting point. An email will be sent beforehand with a starting point in case that's more convenient for some. Sojourner reservation required by Sunday, May 6. Coordinators: Susan and Bill Willson Thursday, June 14 - Dinner @ EATaliano Kitchen - 7 p.m.Come enjoy some delicious dining in Brighton Park. EATaliano Kitchen (located at 2480 Briarcliff Rd., near I-85 & N. Druid Hills) is a stand-out destination for those seeking the best Italian cuisine Atlanta has to offer! Choose from hardy Italian comfort foods, signature pizzas and salads, traditional pasta dishes, as well as a lovingly curated wine selection. Expect moderate prices and excellent service. More information at eatalia-nokitchen.com. Sojourner reservation required by Sunday, June 10. Coordinator: Mary Anne Edwards Friday, June 29 — Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde — 7:30 p.m. The Jazz on the Lawn outdoor series showcases a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s grounds, we'll picnic together, and then unwind to live music performed by singer/song-writer Diane Durrett. BYO blanket/chair and picnic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance online (recommended) or $25 at the door (debit/credit only.) For more information: callanwolde.org/jazz-on-the-lawn. Rain or shine! Sojourner reservation required by Tuesday, June 26. Coordinators: Jeff Hopper and Elaine Swobe Thursday, July 5 - Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare TavernTwo pairs of lovers and a rag-tag group of thespians find themselves in the woods right as the fairy kingdom has quarreling leaders. Fun time! The play starts at 7:30 p.m.but doors open at 6:15 p.m. for time to eat and socialize. Cost $15 for General Admission. Call the Tavern at 404-874-5299 for tickets. More information at www.shakespearetavern.com. Sojourner reservation required by Sunday, July 1. Coordinator: Donna Church Saturday, August 25 – Aida at Atlanta Lyric Theater - 8 p.m. Join Sojourners as we travel on Saturday, Augusts 25, to the Atlanta Lyric Theater in Marietta to enjoy a local production of the play Aida. Winner of four Tony awards in 2000, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chron-icling the love triangle between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter. It is a shining example of a devotion that ultimately transcends vast cultural differences between warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity. Purchase your own ticket on the Lyric Theater website or contact the box office at 404-344-9948 for information about the 8pm performance. Those who wish can meet at 5pm for a quick meal in town and to carpool to Marietta. We will select a restaurant convenient to those participating. Sojourner reservation required by Sunday, August 19. Coordinator: Jackie Lawrence.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS: There are three convenient ways to sign up:

• Add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Reception Area outside the Parish Hall (most Sundays)• Call the St. Luke’s reservation line (404-873-7777, ext. 4).• Send an email to [email protected].

Always include the names of all attending, your phone number and email address, and the name of the

event. The coordinator will contact ev-eryone via email prior to the event; this

is why we need your email address!

ANNOUNCING THE END OF THE CHORISTER YEAR!

Choristers and Parents:

First, we want to thank you for an incredible year! We’ve been so excited to have the children in worship each month and to watch the program grow! We can’t wait to see how it continues to progress next year!

A few dates to remember: May 2 – Final Wednesday night rehearsal! May 6 – Junior and Senior Choristers and Prep Choir in 9 a.m. worship with choir photos after!

We’d love to finish the choir year out strong, so please plan to attend these last few rehearsals and come join us in lead-ing worship at the 9 a.m. service on May 6!

LOAVES AND FISHES meets this month on Sunday, May 29 at 6 p.m.at the home of of Rae Lynn and Larry Mattis (296 Ecarte Ct. SW, Liburn | 770-923-9156). Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. Tea and soft drinks will be provided. Loaves and Fishes is a social gathering for St. Luke’s adults to be in community the last Sunday evening of each month. For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Susan or Stan Reid ([email protected] | 770-396-4041). We hope you can join us for all or any part of the evening.

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Easter Joy

We welcome the newly baptized.

Levi James Turner (above)

Brandon Donovan McMahon(right)

“Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, St. Luke’s welcomes you.”

Pastoral Crisis or Concerns?Call Beth Elliott at 404-873-7610, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays: X To connect with our Pastoral Care staff for such things as illness, hospitalization, miscarriage, divorce, unemployment;X To add a name to our parish prayer list or;X To have someone placed on the St. Luke’s Intercessory Prayer list to be prayed for daily.

After-hours and on weekends, call the church at 404-873-7600 to get the name and number of the priest on call.

May God bless you and comfort you in your difficult times as well as your joyful ones.

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Deadline for the May 15issue is:

Wednesday, May 2by noon.

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From June 11 – 15, St. Luke’s will transform into a Peace Lab, where

children will learn God’s way of peace! Register online for this

half-day program filled with music, games, art, storytelling, and science.

•June 8-10: Steps to Lead 2018

•June 24-27: atlSERVE 2018counselor application deadline June 3

•July 19-21: Happening Leadership Conferenceapplication deadline May 13

•July 25-28: PYE 2018

•August 4: Diocesan Tubing Trip

•August 17-18: Diocesan Youth Commission Trainingapplication deadline June 24

•August 25: Youth Service Day

For more information or to register/apply online, please visit https://www.eycdioatl.org/calendar.html.

WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS

Youth are welcome, too, and can serve as assistant activity or group leaders.

see page 3 for more details!

POLO Spring Fiesta is Sunday, May 20 from 4-6 p.m. - so save the date! Come play with the piñata, enjoy dinner with friends and catch up before summer trips. We’ll gather in the Hamilton Room and Garden. Older siblings are encouraged to attend this end-of-year celebration.

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