Community Life
Margaret Boone— Chair, Community Life Committee
Parish Life promotes events that bring the Holy Innocents' parish together in a variety of ways throughout the year. Some events are designed primarily for Christian fellowship. Some incorporate an educational program. Some are aimed at a particular age group; while others are intergenerational in character. All the chairpersons listed welcome new faces and ideas to help with these events. For further information contact the person listed under the group or event title.

Wednesday Night Dinners
Each Wednesday night beginning in September the parish gathers in the Parish Hall for a supper at 6 p.m. followed by a program from 6:45 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The cost is reasonable and child care and children’s programs are provided. The seasonal adult program, detailed on the Adult Formation page, is also available in the weekly announcements and the HI Lights newsletter.

20s/30s
Nora McGee (404-510-8041)
This group is an opportunity for the younger members of the church to socialize with one another. Anyone is welcome to join 20s/30s (even if they are just part of the age group in spirit!). We meet for lunch after church once a month and also participate as a group in outreach projects like Habitat for Humanity.
*Childcare can be arranged if needed with advanced notice

Great Expectations
You may be asking, "What is Great Expectations?" That's easy. Great Expectations provides interesting speakers, popular entertainers, and just plain old fun on the first Thursday of each month. Thanks to our new leaders, Bill Grove <mailto:wmgrovejr@bellsouth.net> , and Frank Wakefield, <http://apalachfla@gmail.com>  Great Expectations is going to have a great year!

Foyers
Page Loyd - 770-394-9420
Small groups that meet monthly in private homes for fellowship and community building are a great way to get to know parishioners whom you would not otherwise meet. Foyers groups are formed in the fall and the spring.

Hospitality
The Rev. Alison Schultz- 404-255-4023, ext 409
Each year a variety of receptions are held at Holy Innocents’ following special events. The hospitality committee coordinates the food and decorations. Women and men willing to volunteer as host and hostesses contact Debbie Vaky.

Brotherhood
Allen Wallace
Brotherhood hosts events and dinners for the men of the parish. At present the group offers two informal dinners each year. Plans being considered include trips to sporting events, whitewater rafting and hiking trips. Your ideas and participation are welcome.

Church Office Volunteers
Melody McNeil - 404-255-4023 ext. 405
Volunteers periodically assist the staff with special office tasks such as assembling the newsletter each week, special mailings, seasonal service materials, delivering mailings to the Post Office or receptionist duties when needed.

Card Sharks
The HI Bridge group hosts a bridge party on the second Friday of each month from 12:30 pm to 4 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Participants enjoy a party bridge format and rotate partners. Prizes are awarded. Snacks and beverages are also provided. The entry fee is $5.00. Bring a guest and add bonus points to your total score. Call the church office to reserve your place and also if you are bringing a guest.

Episcopal Church Women
The ECW provides spiritual growth in an inclusive, nurturing atmosphere for all women of the parish. Monthly meetings are held. Currently there are three chapters. Each chapter has slightly different purposes or goals.

Ladies Night Out
Laurie Ford (770-956-0505)
A new event in Women’s Ministries had it’s inaugural event attended by 80 plus ladies in September 2008: HIEC Ladies Night Out. The goal of these events is for HIEC women of all ages to spend an evening sharing a meal,  fellowship, and  presentation by a female speaker with an interesting Christian life story. 

St. Anne’s Chapter
Ann Smith—770-394-4645
This chapter meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., usually at the church. Members bring a sandwich for lunch. A meeting and program follow.

St. Monica’s Chapter
Carolyn Yost—770-432-9408
This chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in members’ homes. A coffee hour precedes the meeting and program.

St. Martha’s Chapter
Susan Langlais
St. Martha's Guild of the ECW is a social and service organization that supports parish-wide family and women's activities.  The group has sponsored the women's retreat, Easter egg hunts, a family summer book club, and the parish picnic.  Social dinners are scheduled in the fall and spring.  The group meets on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Kathy Larkin (404-237-1675)
This group began in October, 2008 following the model of the original Shawl Ministry begun by Janet Bristow and Victoria Galo in 1998 at The Harford Seminary. Prayer shawls are made to give comfort to those in need:  those undergoing medical procedures,  times of stress or loss, or those experiencing any rites of passage that are a part of life.  Open to all, the Prayer Shawl ministry offers a chance for service to others as well as a time for socializing.   Meeting Time:  3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Bride's Room.

Parish Retreat Weekend
The Rev Alison Schultz- 404-255-4023, ext 409
Each year the parish pauses for a parish retreat weekend.  All parishioners—young and old, married and single, are invited to participate in this fun-filled weekend. Details and registration for the retreat are available by calling the parish office. Click here to learn more.

Parish Picnic
The Rev Alison Schultz- 404-255-4023, ext 409
A parish picnic is held each year to provide an opportunity for wonderful relaxing fellowship opportunity of all parishioners. The event is held after a Sunday worship. HI hosts a family picnic each year. This is a wonderful time to celebrate “us,” the community of HI. A Chairperson is announced later in the fall and volunteers are solicited for a variety of events and tasks, especially to help set up and clean up. In addition, volunteers are also needed to direct children’s games and activities.