Announcements

UPDATED — Congregational Meeting — Sunday, 13 December 2015

From: Kathy Osuch (Board 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.

New Date and Time: Sunday, 13 December 2015 at 12:30 PM

On the Agenda 

  • Vote on 2016 Budget
  • Elect three members to the Nominating Committee

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 will be provided.

Update — Please note that pledges for 2016 are about $30,000 less than they were for 2015.

As a result, there are many cuts to the budget and we will need volunteers to assist in making these changes possible.

The Director of Religious Education position is funded till the end of June 2016 based on current pledges.

If you have yet to make your pledge or would like to update your pledge information, please contact Board Treasurer Melissa Gibson at (318) 550-1296 or melissainkdesigns@gmail.com.

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Adult Religious Education — 13 December 2015

TheNewJimCrowPlease join us on Sunday (13 December 2015) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — Book Study and Discussion — The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander

Our Discussion of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow continues with Chapter 6 — “The Fire This Time” — which explores the multi-faceted strategies necessary to begin to address the problem of mass incarceration.

This will be our last class meeting for this book.  After this Sunday, the adult religious education class will take a break until after the holiday season is over.

Two books are still available (cost $12.00).  Also, if you want a book, you may have one.  Don’t let the cost be an obstacle.  You are welcome to buy or have a book whether or not you come to the class.

You are welcome to come to the class whether or not you are reading the book.

We have good discussions that stand on their own, although you will probably get more out of them if you do the reading.

Books are available from Amazon or let Susan know if you want one reserved for you.

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6 December 2015 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

MenorahPlease join us on Sunday (6 December 2015) at 11:00 AM for “Making Light of It” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

We continue our exploration of the season of light and the All Souls Choir will sing.

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.

We will have a newcomer information session immediately following the service.  Child care will be provided.

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Adult Religious Education — 6 December 2015

TheNewJimCrowPlease join us on Sunday (6 December 2015) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — Book Study and Discussion — The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander

Our Discussion of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow continues with Chapter 5 — “The New Jim Crow” — which will expound on the many parallels between the era of Jim Crow and the current era of mass incarceration.

This will be our next to last class meeting for this book.  After next Sunday (13 December 2015), the adult religious education class will take a break until after the holiday season is over.

Two books are still available (cost $12.00).  Also, if you want a book, you may have one.  Don’t let the cost be an obstacle.  You are welcome to buy or have a book whether or not you come to the class.

You are welcome to come to the class whether or not you are reading the book.

We have good discussions that stand on their own, although you will probably get more out of them if you do the reading.

Books are available from Amazon or let Susan know if you want one reserved for you.

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2015 Scentsy Fundraiser

Scentsy2015Many thanks to All Souls board member Jocelyn Lanham for doing a Scentsy fundraiser for All Souls!

If you follow this link to shop at her website, she will donate 100% of the proceeds to All Souls.

Fill your house with festive aromas just in time for the holidays.  This holiday fundraiser lasts through the December holiday season.

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29 November 2015 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

AllSoulsAutumnPlease join us on Sunday (29 November 2015) at 11:00 AM for “Fall in the Soul” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

It is “Give Away the Plate Sunday” at All Souls where we give all of our non-pledge contributions to a charitable or service organization in our area.

This month’s Give Away the Plate will go to the Volunteers of America Veterans’ Transitional Living Program.

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 — 29 November 2015

TheNewJimCrowPlease join us on Sunday (29 November 2015) at 9:15 AM as we continue our discussion of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.

We will cover Chapter 4 — “The Cruel Hand” — which will look at the way the caste system operates after people are released from prison.

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Annual Thanksgiving Worship and Feast (22 November 2015)

Please join us on Sunday (22 November 2015) at 11:00 AM for our annual Thanksgiving Worship Service and Feast — our annual Thanksgiving Service, communion ritual and feast.

RoastTurkey

The bread and water communion ritual is focused on community and is inclusive of all theologies.

Afterward, we join together in a fantastic Thanksgiving feast.

If you can cook a turkey or bring your favorite recipe, please let Amanda Lawrence know via email, phone, text (using 318-402-3314), or post to the All Souls Shreveport Caring Connection Facebook group.

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No Religious Education Classes Tomorrow (22 November 2015)

There will be no 9:15 AM adult religious education class and no children / youth classes during the 11:00 AM service tomorrow (22 November 2015).

Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Service and Feast.

TheNewJimCrowNext Sunday (29 November 2015) — our discussion of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness continues with Chapter 4 — “The Cruel Hand” — which will look at the way the caste system operates after people are released from prison.

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