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
Our loyal office volunteers who keep our office open to answer the phones and the mail are our October 2013 Volunteers of the Month:
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Please join us on Sunday (27 October 2013) at 10:30 AM for “Somewhere Between Church and State” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell. We continue our liturgical season of “A Voice, A Vote, A Vocation” in celebration of our fifth Unitarian Universalist principle (“We covenant to affirm and promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large”).
We will also welcome special musical guest Sandra Odom in our worship service.
For our 9:00 AM Religious Education classes for all ages, our Adults will continue “Broadening Your Unitarian Universalist Understanding – Deepening Your Journey.” Children and youth will continue on their second Sunday in their pillar on Jewish and Christian Heritage.
Our Annual Gala and Silent Auction starts at 6:00 PM tonight (Saturday, 26 October 2013).
Enjoy music from Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes, a photo booth from Sharron Foster Photography, dinner from Lilah’s, and the chance to bid on nearly 100 items (antiques, gift cards, art, jewelry, and more).
The gala is happening at the church (9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA).
Tickets are $25.00 at the door. See you there!
Please join us on Sunday (20 October 2013) at 10:30 AM for “Expressions of Conscience” — a worship service featuring performing artists in celebration of our fifth principle (the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process) as well as a visual art show and sale in the Religious Education wing.
At 9:00 AM, we will be hold our religious education classes for all ages. The Adult Class — “Broadening Your Unitarian Universalist Understanding – Deepening Your Journey” — will continue. Our children and youth will begin their pillar on Jewish and Christian Heritage.
Please join us on Sunday (13 October 2013) at 10:30 AM for “A People of Conscience, A People of Covenant” — an all-ages celebration of our fifth Principle presented by the children, youth, and adults of All Souls.
At 9:00 AM before the worship service, please join us for a celebratory brunch in our regular religious education class time slot. Bring your favorite breakfast or brunch dish to share — whether you make it yourself or grab it along the way. Religious education classes will return next week (Sunday, 20 October 2013).
Please join us on Saturday (12 October 2013) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our monthly building and grounds work day.
There will be taasks for all ages and abilities. Weather permitting — most tasks will be outdoors to be respectful of the wedding party (who have already done most of their decorating for the 4:00 PM wedding. Come join us to make the church look awesome for our guests.
Please join us on Sunday (29 September 2013) at 10:30 AM for “Between Scylla and Charybdis” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell. Barbara will be exploring the hard choices we sometimes encounter on the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We also will be welcoming our special musical guest Keith Grimwood of Trout Fishing in America.
At 9:30 AM, we will also continue on with our all-ages religious education classes for focusing on Unitarian Universalist identity and theology.
We are delighted to honor Corey Robertson as a September 2013 Volunteer of the Month.
In the relatively short time attending All Souls, he’s shown a limitless capacity to contribute to our community in any way he can. He’s been a staple at the building and grounds workdays and has shown great enthusiasm during adult religious education classes. He never hesitates to share his experience and perspective in thoughtful and engaging manner.
Please join us on Sunday (29 September 2013) at 10:30 AM for “Coming to America: John Murray and Universalism in the New World.” Come and meet the man largely responsible for the establishment of Universalism in America and hear the story of the accident that made that happen. The All Souls Choir will sing.
At 9:30 AM, we will also continue on with our all-ages religious education classes for focusing on Unitarian Universalist identity and theology.
Please join us on Sunday (22 September 2013) at 10:30 AM for our worship service — “No Reward or Punishment – Just Consequences” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell. The All Souls choir will sing. We continue the exploration of our Fourth Principle — the Free and Responsible Search for Truth and Meaning.
At 9:30 AM, we will also continue on with our all-ages religious education classes for focusing on Unitarian Universalist identity and theology.