The All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia, has called on the public to join in a 5K walk or run on Saturday, Oct. 30, to raise funds for the fight against homelessness and hunger.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Oct. 17, the church had invited the public to a 5K event through Piedmont Park to benefit the Midtown Assistance Center, Inc. (MAC), one of its four core service ministries.
The center is providing emergency assistance to help prevent homelessness and hunger, according to the post. The church said this year's racecourse is will once more be held within the park.
The All Saints' Episcopal Church said the joining fee is $35 per person. Interested participants who wish to know more information about the event may visit the All Saints' Episcopal Church's Facebook post.
Meanwhile, the parking is available in the lot next to Park Tavern, it added.
Progressive Church
According to its website, the All Saints' Episcopal Church is an active, progressive Christian community with roots in the Episcopal Church. Members are encouraged to continue on their spiritual path, according to the statement.
The church values diversity and encourages conversation to understand better, love, and serve God and neighbors.
Meanwhile, the beauty and passion of worship services and music have renewed the church's soul in Midtown Atlanta.
According to the website, the church community values genuine connection and the opportunity to grow and serve zealously in their unique ways.
The church also lauded its church members for their unwavering dedication to the community, it added.
According to them, love, decency, and mutual respect are the cornerstones of the essential ministries that deal with former refugees, children, the homeless, and those who are addicted.
All Saints' Church continues to be a sturdy beacon in Atlanta and worldwide, working for justice and peace for all.
LGBTQ+ Community
According to its website, by the mid-1980s, the All Saints' church had earned a reputation for welcoming LGBTQ+ people and humanely caring for AIDS patients.
Since 2004, the clergy has officiated same-sex unions (followed by marriage once legal) and innumerable offspring of same-sex parents' baptisms, according to the church.
As time passes, the LGBTQ+ people can now be found in top positions in the parish and among the personnel and clergy, according to the church.
The All Saints underscored that it was significantly enriched by the diverse tapestry of people and families that call it home.
Spiritual Practice, Self-Care
The All Saints' Episcopal Church has also invited resettlement volunteers to participate in spiritual practice and self-care opportunities.
The church thanked Dr. Sue Beck of Colorado for allowing volunteers who work with former refugees to learn about self-care in a Facebook post.
According to the church, Dr. Beck is a retired Episcopal deacon with a Ph.D. in Psychology and an MDiv who has spent years supporting persons working with trauma survivors, particularly those who have witnessed others' tragic losses and sufferings.
The session will take place on Sunday, Oct. 24, according to the church's announcement. It also announced that a second session would be held on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Interested participants and those who wish to see more information written in this article may visit the All Saints' Episcopal Church's Facebook page.
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