Announcements

9 June 2019 All-Ages Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (9 June 2019) at 11:00 AM for “Building Bridges:  Celebrating Our Children and Youth.”

We will be honoring our graduating seniors — Ash McLain, Sarah Allen, Mason Upton, and Sarah Lord.

Our Affirmation Sunday service brings our whole church community together in honor of our children and youth and features the senior sermons and bridging ceremony for our graduates.

A bridging ceremony celebrates the transition of our graduates from youth to adulthood and is most meaningful when all generations of our community are present to witness and support them.

Adult Religious Education — 9 June 2019

Please join us on Sunday (2 June 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “The Story of God, Episode 5  — Why Does Evil Exist?”  We will continue our discussion of this topic from last week.

This Sunday, we view the conclusion of an episode that asks yet another question for the ages — “Why does evil exist?”

Once again, our intrepid guide travels the globe examining the question from the perspectives of various faith traditions as well as science.  This sparked some great discussions that we look forward to continuing this week.

Building and Grounds Work Day — 8 June 2019

Please join us on Saturday (8 June 2019) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our monthly building and grounds work day.

Most of the care and maintenance of our physical church home is done by us — the members and friends of All Souls.

This is a great opportunity for you not only to contribute to the stewardship of our surroundings and also to get to know your fellow church members and strengthen our community.

Come for the whole time or just an hour or two if that’s all you can spare.

And if your day’s too busy to stick around, consider dropping off snacks for the crew — see you this Saturday!

2 June 2019 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (2 June 2019) at 11:00 AM for “Ain’t Got No Home” by Earlene Venable with Barbara Deger (Worship Associate).

All Souls member Earlene Venable will speak on a topic near and dear to her heart — homelessness — as a local and global issue.

Reflecting on her own work with Holy Cross Hope House and the St. Luke’s Mobile Medical Ministry, she will share her own perspectives on the issue and ideas for solutions based on her personal experience.

Our summer fun activity for children and youth this Sunday will be Tie-Dye Sunday.  Our children and youth will be tie-dyeing in the religious education wing.

Adult Religious Education — 2 June 2019

Please join us on Sunday (2 June 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “The Story of God, Episode 5  — Why Does Evil Exist?”

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.

26 May 2019 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (26 May 2019) at 11:00 AM for “I Will Build This World from Love” by Rabbi Dr. Jana L. De Benedetti.

Please join us to welcome Rabbi Jana back to our sanctuary.  You will be uplifted and inspired, you will sing in Hebrew, you will learn how each of us is a part of building this world from love.

Rabbi Jana is the spiritual leader of B’nai Zion Congregation, Shreveport.

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.

Adult Religious Education — 26 May 2019

Please join us on Sunday (26 May 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “The Story of God, Part 3.2  — Who Is God?”  This is a continuation from our class last week.

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.

19 May 2019 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (19 May 2019) at 11:00 AM for “Companions for the Journey” with Marla Moore, Eric First, and Barbara Jarrell.

This morning, two of our members and our minister share with us their own beliefs and perspectives on the journey so far — as individuals and as part of this faith community.

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.

Our spring congregational meeting will follow the service.

Adult Religious Education — 19 May 2019

Please join us on Sunday (19 May 2019) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “The Story of God, Part 3  — Who Is God?”

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.

Announcement of Congregational Meeting (19 May 2019)

  • From:  Bennett Upton, President and Acting Secretary
  • To:  All Members, Inactive Members, and Friends

In accordance with the Bylaws of our church and as Secretary of the Board, I hereby announce that All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a Congregational Meeting in the sanctuary.

Date/Time: Sunday (19 May 2019) after the worship service

  • On the Agenda:
  • Elect four members of the board:
    • President — Bennett Upton
    • Treasurer — Rebecca Tuggle
    • 2 members at large — Cindy Mandarino and Ernie Cowger.
  • Elect members to the Committee on Ministry.
  • Re-evaluate the 2019 budget to determine choices to be made concerning staff summer employment.

Please make every effort to attend.

All active members should attend this meeting or give their proxies to those who can.

Inactive members and friends of the church are invited and encouraged to participate, but bylaws stipulate that only those members who have been active 30 days or longer may vote.

We must have a quorum — childcare provided.