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“This Machine” — Roy Zimmerman Concert (15 March 2016)

RoyZimmermanMugshotDo you remember last year when you were kicking yourself because you missed this guy?

or …

Do you remember last year when you came to hear this guy and wished you’d brought all your friends?

Now is your chance to see singer / songwriter / satirist Roy Zimmerman, whether for the first time or for the second, third, or fourth time with friends in tow.

Join us on Tuesday (15 March 2016) at 7:00 PM at All Souls Church.

Admission is $18.00 at the door or you can pay what you are able.

“This Machine” is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman’s hilarious,
rhyme-intensive original songs.

The title is a reference to Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger to be sure but also an acknowledgement that songwriting does good work in the world.

Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression because in calling out the world’s absurdities and laughing in their face, I’m affirming the real possibility of change. — Roy Zimmerman

Roy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime.  He’s shared the stage with Bill Maher, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, John Oliver, Kate Clinton, and George Carlin.

He’s been profiled on NPR’s All Things Considered and he’s a
featured blogger for the Huffington Post.

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Awakening Vibrations: Tibetan Singing Bowls and Gong Meditation with Joy Clemons (27 February 2016)

Join us on 27 February 2016 at 4:30 PM as we journey into our essence and merging with the unified field of energy where harmony prevails.

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Through sound immersion, we will experience peace and deep relaxation, allowing for healing and energy to flow.

Admission is $35.00 ($40.00 if paying by credit card) — the church is Klangschalemaking two full or several partial scholarships available (first come, first served) so don’t let money be an obstacle.

Bring mats, blankets and pillows to allow yourself to get comfortable on the floor.

Space is limited to 15 people so do register early.

Joy Clemons CSH LMT CPH, is a certified sound/energy healer with 17 years experience.  To ask questions about the workshop or to set up an individual session, call Joy at 314-882-7080.

To register or ask questions about registration, call Susan Caldwell (318-465-3427 — click here to text Susan).  Or you can email her using dre@allsoulsshreveport.org.

Do RSVP on Facebook if you intend to attend, as it will help us to build interest and energy for the event. However, because of space limitations, I will need you to contact me via email or text in order to be “officially” registered.

You may mail in your check to:

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
ATTN:  Susan Caldwell
9449 Ellerbe Road
Shreveport LA  71106.

You may also call and pay with a credit card over the phone.  You can also bring cash, check, or credit card to pay at the door on 27 February 2016.

PDF event flyer here.

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Building and Grounds Work Day — 13 February 2016

Spring-Flowers-Feb-2016Please join us on Saturday (13 February 2016) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our monthly building and grounds work day.

Spring is starting to peek out here and there on the church grounds and the forecast for Saturday is “59 degrees and mostly sunny.”

So, it’s the perfect day to come out and join your All Souls friends to work together.

And if the great outdoors still isn’t calling you, there are plenty of tasks inside as well for all ages and abilities.

Remember that except for some basic cleaning and occasional major repairs, most of our building maintenance is done by the members and friends of All Souls.

Working side by side is a great way to get to build relationships and feel more a part of your All Souls community.  We hope to see you here.

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7 February 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (7 February 2016) at 11:00 AM  for “In Community with the World” by. Rev. Barbara Jarrell

As we enter the Season of the Peacemaker, we turn our attention to our 6th principle — “The Goal of World Community with Peace, Liberty and Justice for All.”

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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31 January 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

KiyaHeartwoodPlease join us on Sunday (31 January 2016) at 11:00 AM for “When Smart People Fail” by Kiya Heartwood.

Kiya Heartwood is an award winning, internationally touring Unitarian Universalist roots/folk singer songwriter, and change artist.

We are excited to welcome her to our pulpit this Sunday, to hear her speak and listen to her original music.

Kiya will be presenting:

When Smart People Fail – How failures sometimes open the door to great success.  Thoughts and strategies to move through your failures and glean insights that lead to better futures. A discussion of ‘failing forward.’

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 — 31 January 2016

Please join us on Sunday (31 January 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “Wrap-up Discussion — Introduction to Integral Spirituality.”

This morning, we will go back over some of the points raised in the Ken Wilber video — eleaborate a little more on the “Waking Up” and end up “Growing Up/Waking Up” — and look ahead to our next class.

If  you missed the 3 adult religious education classes where we viewed the video, you can watch it online here.

Facilitators — Rev. Barbara Jarrell and Susan Caldwell.

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24 January 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Xtian-Jewish-Islam-UUPlease join us on Sunday (24 January 2016) at 11:00 AM for “In Support of Our Neighbors.”

Imam Orsen El Amin, Rabbi Jana De Benedetti, Rev. John Henson, and Rev. Barbara Jarrell will share the pulpit this morning in a service celebrating our standing in solidarity with our Muslim neighbors at a time when some would say we should let fear rule.

Rev, Henson will deliver the message, with readings, remarks, prayers and music provided by the other three clergy.

Please plan to be here to make them all welcome, and afterward we will all go to the Highland Center for the celebration of World Religion Day.

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 — 24 January 2016

Please join us on Sunday (24 January 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “Introduction to Integral Spirituality” (part 3 of a 3 part series).

In response to a request for more focus on spiritual growth, we will watch this video exploring an approach to spiritual development that crosses the boundaries between our spiritual paths and our concepts of the divine or lack thereof.

We will watch a video presentation by Ken Wilber followed by a group discussion.

Facilitators — Rev. Barbara Jarrell and Susan Caldwell.

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17th Annual World Religion Day — 24 January 2016

ShreveportWorldReligionDayPlease join us on Sunday (24 January 2016) for the 17th annual celebration of World Religion Day in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana.

The event will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Highland Center (520 Olive Street, Shreveport LA — Corner of Highland and Olive).

Prayers, readings, music, food, and discussions of the great questions of life with representatives of up to 18 different traditions from the Shreveport-Bossier City area and beyond.

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