All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Shreveport, Louisiana
A home for Unitarian Universalism and liberal religion in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Northwest Louisiana since 1950
Please join us this Sunday (9 December 2012) at 11:00 AM for our recurring “Companions for the Journey” Worship Service.
This is a quarterly service wherein three members of the church share the spiritual journeys that brought them to our doors and the reasons they stay. We will hear Aria Chatman, Jason Drury, and Pat Knotts.
And please join us immediately following the service for the Monster Cookie Swap.
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.
On the Agenda:
Please make every effort to attend. Childcare provided.
All active members should attend this meeting or give their written proxies to those who can. We must have a quorum.
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.
Please join us on 22 December 2012 at 7:00 PM at the home of Laurie Lyons and Henry Walker (441 Drexel Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana).
To reduce the workload of everyone, this year’s party will be hors d’oeuvres — appetizers — finger food and dessert rather than a full meal, so please bring one of these items.
Wine, beer and soft drinks will be provided.
Please RSVP to Laurie Lyons by Monday (17 December 2012).
This party is for adults only so parents can take a breather from their adorable, but active, children.
Important — Please label any items that contain nuts, as Henry is highly allergic. Peanuts are legumes, so your typical peanut is just fine. Just watch out for those walnuts, pecans, and the like. Thank you.
The 2012 Monster Cookie Swap is 9 December 2012 immediately after the 11:00 AM Worship Service.
Bring a couple dozen cookies to swap out. Make one recipe and take home loads of different kinds of cookies!
Don’t bake? Even better..make a donation to All Souls in lieu of providing cookies. Or do both (That’s cool too)!
There are always tons of cookies available — treat yourself to dessert or use them as neighbor/teacher gifts!
Please joins us on Saturday (8 December 2012) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Projects outside and inside –All are welcome!
If you have questions, contact Patrick Early (Building and Grounds Committee Chair) before and after church, by phone (318-734-0282), or by email.
By now you have probably heard from your friendly pledge steward, and you’ve had a bit of time to consider your own finances, your sense of ownership in the church, and the different kinds of gifts that you bring to our faith community and receive from being a part of it.
Please make every effort to get your pledge form turned in by this Sunday (9 December 2012). The Finance Committee will be meeting on Tuesday (11 December 2012) to determine the 2013 budget.
Many thanks for your support of the church!
Carol is a dynamic force in the All Souls congregation — contributing her many talents in many ways.
Carol serves on the Worship Committee. She has led full services, been a guest speaker, and acted as a worship associate.
Carol also volunteers as a much-needed and much-appreciated office assistant, answering phones and emails, and helping to assemble the Orders of Service for each Sunday.
Carol has also served on the Board and on various committees in many capacities. Enjoy the parking spot, Carol — thanks for all you do!
Please join us this Sunday (18 November 2012) at 11:00 AM for “A Service of Thanksgiving” — our annual Thanksgiving Service and Feast.
We begin with a brief service in the Sanctuary that continues with a Ritual of Thanksgiving in the Social Hall, followed immediately by an abundant feast, to which you are invited and encouraged to contribute as you are able.
If you are willing and able, please bring a dish to share. If you want specific information on what is still needed, you may email or call Sarah Boswell of the Food, Folks and Fun Committee (see below).
Otherwise, bring a pan of dressing (or, dare i say, even “stuffing” – I guarantee we’ll eat it no matter what we call it!), a vegetarian entree, your favorite vegetable side, a dessert or bread, an appetizer or a fruit or vegetable tray. Bring anything that you feel is an indispensable part of a Thanksgiving meal, whether it’s a classic tradition or just a tradition in your family.
For information on how you can help with the feast, please email Sarah Boswell or call her at (318) 865-8831.
And if you can’t bring food, don’t let that stop you from coming — Join the Cleanup Crew:
If you often don’t or can’t hang around for cleanup, perhaps you can make a plan to do that this week out of gratitude to those who do it so often. One thing we’ve learned from working the Highland Dinners is that many hands really do make light work, and a big cleanup crew = a fast cleanup for all!
