Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

John Philip Newell to speak

All Saints' Episcopal Church will host the 12th Annual Ann Evans Woodall Lecture on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. The Rev'd. Dr. John Philip Newell will speak on Spirituality: the Sister of Theology. Poet, peacemaker, scholar and author of The Rebirthing of God, Christianity's Struggle for New Beginnings and other books, Dr. Newell is Companion Theologian for the American Spirituality Center of Casa del Sol At Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and formerly Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland. The lecture and the dessert reception and book signing following it are free and open to the public, with no reservations required.

The Woodall Lecture Series was established in gratitude to Ann Woodall for her extraordinary service to All Saints' Each autumn, All Saints' hosts an innovative and influential theologian who offers "a banquet for our souls", in Ann's words.

All Saints' is located at 634 West Peachtree St, NW. For more information, contact Gail Rogers at gailrogers851@att.net.

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First Five Freedoms is proud to join Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, The Temple, and All Saints Episcopal Church for "Faith, Law, & Democracy: A Community Conversation on the Public Good and the Rule of Law" on Tuesday June 2. We hope you will consider joining us for this important discussion. Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is increasingly hard to find in our public discourse. This program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members for an evening of honest conversation about what is at stake. Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, the event weaves together spiritual reflection, legal analysis, and civic dialogue to address one central question: What does it mean to protect the rule of law — and why does it matter for all of us, right now? The evening will include reflection, analysis, and discussion designed to:

Connect faith, law, and civic responsibility in an accessible, nonpartisan framework
Examine current challenges to the rule of law and their implications for democracy
Create space for authentic dialogue across perspectives and institutions
Foster relationships and identify opportunities for collective action

Faith, Law & Democracy, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30308. Featured speakers include: Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life, All Saints’ Episcopal Church; Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Associate Rabbi, The Temple; Jill Steinberg, former U.S. Attorney for Georgia’s Southern District; Al Pearson, former University of Georgia Law professor; Richard Griffiths, retired journalist, and president emeritus of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. Registration for this event is free. Complimentary parking, food, and refreshments. REGISTER HERE