Announcements

Building and Grounds Work Day (14 January 2023)

Please join us on Saturday (14 January 2023) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our monthly building and grounds work day.

There are tons of leaves and lots of other tasks — indoors and out — for all ages and abilities.

Other than basic cleaning and lawn maintenance, all the tasks that maintain our building and grounds are done by you — our members and friends.

This is a great opportunity for you to know others in your All Souls community a little better while working side by side to take care of the physical space that houses our spiritual home.

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Meditation with Larry Androes (14 January 2023)

Please join us on Saturday (14 January 2023) at 10:30 AM for our weekly meditation group with Larry Androes.

This is a sitting Buddhist meditation including a brief introduction to mindfulness meditation, 20 minutes of sitting, and followed by a weekly teaching.

Please note that this group is still meeting via Zoom.  You will need to contact Larry for the Zoom link information using the contact information at the end of this post.

The group is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Larry via email or phone using (318) 272-0014.

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All Ages Worship (8 January 2023)

Please join us on Sunday (8 January 2023) at 11:00 AM for “Ignorance and Bliss” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Rev. Barbara is in the pulpit this Sunday as we continue our season of focus on World Religions.

We will be meeting in the sanctuary for this worship service.  Please join us in person at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA  71106 if you are able to do so.

Our service will also be livestreamed on Facebook Live here if you cannot attend in person.

Starting on 13 November 2022, masks will be optional indoors at All Souls.

Anyone who prefers to keep wearing a mask is welcome to do so.

We will still have KN95 masks available in the foyer for anyone who needs one.

Please use this link to evaluate the current COVID risk for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area as you make your decisions regarding masking and other COVID preventive measures while attending All Souls.

We no longer require proof of vaccination against COVID for all attendees ages 11 and up for indoor events.

However, we do strongly encourage that anyone attending our worship services or other indoor events at All Souls be vaccinated against COVID.

Please use good judgment and stay home if you have any symptoms.  Even those who have tested negative for COVID can later test positive.

Our January 2023 give-away-the-plate recipient is Volunteers for Youth Justice.

And you can contribute to All Souls using this online resource.

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Online Adult Religious Education — 8 January 2023

Please join us on Sunday (8 January 2023) as we resume our our adult religious education class at 9:00 AM after our two week holiday break.

Our adult religious education class is still meeting via Zoom.

After discussing the first chapter, we are now discussing the next two chapters of the book God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by Mirabai Starr  (pages 22-36 “All Creation Praises God” and pages 37-54 “Reluctant Prophets”).

If you need a book, we still have a few at the church and we can order more as needed.  Email Susan Caldwell or text her if you need a book.

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Children and Youth Religious Education Classes Resume 8 January 2023

Children and youth will attend the worship service for the first 15-20 minutes and then are dismissed to their classes.

The wisdom of the world’s religions is one of the six sources of our Unitarian Universalist faith.

It’s important that we gain an understanding of teachings and stories that shape the lives of our neighbors, and expand and strengthen our own faith journeys as well.

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World Religion Day Returns (22 January 2023)

The annual World Religion Day event returns as an in-person event in the Shreveport / Bossier City area for the first time since 2020:

This is an time to come together and celebrate the great religious diversity present right here in our community.

We are back in person at the Highland Center for an afternoon of table displays, panel discussions, music, and celebration.

Please join us.

Call or text 318-465-3427 for more information.  And you can find additional information about World Religion Day on their website.

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Congregational Meeting Announcement (29 January 2023)

We are announcing time and location for next congregational meeting:

On the Agenda:

  1. Presentation of the 2023 Budget
  2. Selection of the 2023 Nominating Committee

We must have a quorum.

Congregational meetings are open to all but only active members of 30 days or longer may vote.

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2023 Pledge Drive

All Souls members and friends — we need your 2023 pledges by 15 January 2023.

Money in the collection basket is great, but a pledge helps us know how to budget for the needs of the church in the coming year.

You are the best judge of your finances and capabilities.  Don’t give till it hurts — give till it feels good — in a way that respects your own priorities and your budget.

Haven’t turned in your pledge yet — Here are three ways to make your 2023 pledge and turn it in:

  • Find that form you got in your mail, fill it out, and mail it back to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106) or scan and attach to an email to our treasurer Rebecca Tuggle.
  • Grab a form at church, fill it out, and turn it in right there.
  • Fill out the online pledge form by scanning the QR code above or clicking here.

Thank you for your support of All Souls.

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