Announcements

28 April 2019 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (28 April 2019) at 11:00 AM for “How We Get There” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

This is also our Sunday for Give Away the Plate — all of our non-pledge collection will go to Spread the Vote/Project ID.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service.  Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

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Adult Religious Education — 28 April 2019

Please join us on Sunday (28 April 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — we will continue our exploration of “The Story of God:  Beyond Death.”

Although Morgan Freeman has indeed played the role of God in the past, in this National Geographic documentary series he steps into the role of explorer of the idea of God in all its myriad forms around the world.

We will continue our look at Episode 1 (“Beyond Death”) featuring the perspectives of various cultures and individuals on what happens beyond the grave.

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Rev. Dr. William Barber II Coming to All Souls — 10 May 2019

On Friday morning (10 May 2019) at 10:00 AM, we hope as many of you as possible can join us to welcome Rev. Dr. William Barber II.

Rev. Barber is bringing the Poor People’s Campaign here to Shreveport.

We realize the morning event may be hard for many to attend — but if you can possibly take the time off — this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and our church.

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Hazel Martin Memorial Service — Saturday, 27 April 2019

Friends and family of Hazel Martin will gather on Saturday (27 April 2019) at 3:30 PM in the sanctuary to celebrate her life (Hazel passed away on 10 March 2019 in Raleigh NC).

Hazel was a longtime active member of All Souls and a dedicated Unitarian Universalist at the district and national level as well.

A tribute to Hazel and her many contributions to church life is on page 2 of the April 2019 newsletter.

We will have a reception in the social hall for those in attendance immediately following the service.

We would appreciate more help with set-up and clean-up for that event and — if anyone can bring some nice cookies, pastries, or a fruit or veggie tray to go with the food we already have coming, that would be lovely.

Join us to welcome Hazel’s family and to celebrate a great life well lived!

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21 April 2019 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (21 April 2019) at 11:00 AM for “Given-ness:  A Celebration of Easter, Passover, and the New Life of Spring.

Our celebration of new life at this time of year includes an optional communion at the end of the service that requires no specific belief but is centered around the community and coming together that is at the root of the word.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service.  Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

An Easter egg hunt for nursery toddlers through 5th grade will follow the service.

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Adult Religious Education — 21 April 2019

Please join us on Sunday (21 April 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “The Story of God:  Beyond Death.”

Although Morgan Freeman has indeed played the role of God in the past, in this National Geographic documentary series he steps into the role of explorer of the idea of God in all its myriad forms around the world.

Fittingly on this Easter morning, we’ll look at Episode 1 (“Beyond Death”) featuring the perspectives of various cultures and individuals on what happens beyond the grave.

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14 April 2019 All-Ages Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (14 April 2019) at 11:00 AM for “How Beautiful — A Service in Celebration of the Home We Share” with special guest musicians George Hancock, Alan Dyson, Maurice White, and Paula O’Neal.

This is the second Sunday of Faith Climate Action Week, Palm Sunday on the Christian liturgical calendar, and the end of our season of focus on peace, social justice, and the interdependent web.

Instead of individual class presentations from the children and youth, the service will feature participatory elements for all ages as well as lots of music.  We will also have a new member signing ceremony.

Pride in the Park has moved to Sunday afternoon — and we all plan to be there but please join us for this worship service before going to Pride.

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Adult Religious Education — 14 April 2019

Please join us on Sunday (14 April 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — Faith Climate Action Week:  Part II

U.S. citizens affected by contaminated air, water, and soil are disproportionately black, brown, and poor.

This week we continue our focus on environmental justice and our own responsibilities as a faith community.

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2019 Pride in the Park Moved to Sunday (14 April 2019)

Due to adverse weather on Saturday (13 April 2019), PACE‘s annual Pride in the Park event has been moved to Sunday (14 April 2019).

The event will now be happening on Sunday (14 April 2019) from noon to 5:00 PM.

And the community-based Our Whole Lives Grades 10-12 sexuality education course that is hosted by All Souls will not meet on Sunday afternoon.

Many of our OWL class facilitators and youth participants will be attending Pride in the Park and promoting the Our Whole Lives values in their daily lives.

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