Seventeen volunteers from the All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta have helped a newly-refugee family from Uganda.

In a Facebook post on Friday, Nov. 19, the All Saints' Episcopal Church said its 17 members have helped move everything needed for a new home for the Namakula family and a new refugee family from Uganda.

According to the church's post, wonderful donations from the members of the church were provided to the Namakula family.

The All Saints' Episcopal Church said the new refugee family was touched by the kindness and care of the church members. They said volunteers are needed to assist the family with grocery shopping, planning a kid-friendly outing, showing them how to use MARTA and laundry facilities, and other resettlement activities.

Interested volunteers may contact Director of Refugee Ministries Louisa Merchant and louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org and may visit the All Saints' Episcopal Church's Facebook post.

Church's History

According to its website, All Saints' Episcopal Church is an active, progressive Christian community with origins in the Episcopal Church. Their members are encouraged to stay on their spiritual paths.

The All Saints' Episcopal Church values diversity and encourages discussion to better understand, love, and serve God and neighbors.

Meanwhile, the beauty and passion of worship services and music have revitalized the church's heart 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 praised its members for their unwavering devotion to the community.

The essential ministries that deal with former refugees, children, the homeless, and those who are addicted, according to the church, are built on love, decency, and mutual respect.

All Saints' Church remains a steadfast beacon for justice and peace in Atlanta and around the world.

Coffee Break for Moms

All mothers are invited to a one-hour coffee break at the Historic 4th Ward Park, hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church.

The one-hour coffee break will be hosted in the Historic 4th Ward Park every third Saturday of the month, according to a Facebook post from All Saints' Episcopal Church on Thursday, Nov. 18.

According to the post, the parish mothers will spend an hour connecting, offering advice, and de-stressing for a brief period of time. They can bring a blanket or chair, coffee, and a mom friend to the corner of Ralph McGill and Garden Park Dr.

Participants who are interested to learn more may visit the All Saints' Episcopal Church's Facebook page.

LGBTQ+ Persons, Caring for AIDS Patients

According to its website, the All Saints' parish had earned a reputation for welcoming LGBTQ+ people and compassionately caring for AIDS sufferers by the mid-1980s.

Since 2004, the clergy has performed at a large number of same-sex partnerships (followed by marriage once legal) and baptisms of children of same-sex parents, according to the church. They said LGBTQ+ people can now be found in top positions in the parish and among the workers and clergy.

Those interested to learn more about this written article may visit the All Saints' Episcopal Church's website.

 

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