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2 February 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

Please join at 10:30 AM on Sunday (2 February 2014) for “Between the Valley and the Summit” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Religious Education Classes for Children, Youth and Adults will happen at 9:00 AM.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.

UnderstandingTheBibleAt 9:00 AM, we continue our new adult class — Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals.

This is a companion curriculum to the book by the same name by John Buehrens. We’ve been having a good bit of fun examining our own relationship to the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, engaging the text and claiming or reclaiming what is there for us.

This week, we explore the prophets:

Read “Redemptions” and “Expectations” in the Buehrens book.

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1 February 2014 Media Sale

Please join us on Saturday (1 February 2014) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our media sale.  Here’s what might happen:

  • You have the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle.
  • You finally find the DVD of that wonderful, obscure indy film you’ve been seeking for years, or the one book by your favorite author that you never got around to reading, or that perfectly functional little TV or radio you can put in the kitchen.
  • The church makes a little money — everybody wins — what’s not to love?

It’s still not too late to donate your unwanted media items, including books, CDs, DVDs, TVs, cameras, stereos, radios, media players of all sorts.  Bring them by the church on Friday (31 January 2014) between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Questions?  Contact Kathy Osuch via email or phone (318-861-6729).

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19 January 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

SSL-468x60On Sunday (19 January 2014) at 9:00 AM in honor of the birthday celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, All Souls will host a Social Justice Fair in conjunction with our Sunday service.  Local organizations working for justice in various arenas are invited to have a table in the Social Hall to distribute literature, to promote the work of your organization, and to network with others.

For our 10:30 AM worship service, retired Shreveport civil rights attorney Henry Walker will speak on “Foxes in the Hen House” which discusses the civil rights issues currently confronting our community, our state and our nation.  Henry is always an inspiring speaker and will help you get recharged for the work ahead as we begin 2014.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.  The Social Justice Fair will begin at 9:00 AM in lieu of our adult religious education hour and will continue after the 10:30 service — ending between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.

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12 January 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

Please joins on Sunday (12 January 2014) at 10:30 AM for “A Few Words from the Wise” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.  The All Souls Choir will sing.  We will also have an Ingathering of New Members and take some time today to reflect on our Gratitude Jars.

Please join us to give a warm welcome to the newest members of our faith community.  Contact Membership Chair Ron Thurston for more information.

Religious Education Classes for Children, Youth and Adults will happen at 9:00 AM.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.

UnderstandingTheBibleAt 9:00 AM, we continue our new adult class — Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals.

This is a companion curriculum to the book by the same name by John Buehrens.  We’ve been having a good bit of fun examining our own relationship to the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, engaging the text and claiming or reclaiming what is there for us.

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Building and Grounds Work Day — 11 January 2014

Building and Grounds Work Day — Saturday, 11 January 2014, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Tasks for all ages and abilities, inside and out.

This week we will be concentrating on cleaning and straightening the nursery and classrooms.  Come and join us for a little time or for the whole time.

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Stop the repeal of Fairness Ordinance

This comes from Adrienne Critcher (PACE Political Director):

HELP STOP REPEAL ATTEMPT OF SHREVEPORT FAIRNESS ORDINANCE!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! On Tuesday (14 January 2014), the Shreveport City Council will vote on an ordinance that would legalize discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Shreveport Fairness Ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity just passed overwhelmingly by 6-1 on 10 December 2013 and now — the lone dissenting voter — Ron Webb is immediately trying to get it repealed. The repeal will be voted on 14 January 2014.

Please do 2 things:

  1. Attend the City Council meeting (3:00 PM, 14 January 2014, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport LA). The Facebook event is here.
  2. Please contact the City Council to ask them to continue to support the Shreveport Fairness Ordinance by voting against its repeal. Ask them to vote against Ron Webb’s attempt to legalize discrimination! Be positive–passage of the Fairness Ordinance got national attention branding Shreveport as forward-looking and welcoming to all! Thank the City Council for its overwhelming support of the ordinance and ask them to reject the repeal. Email the entire city council (council@shreveportla.gov) or email just the 6 council members who voted for the Fairness Ordinance:

Thanks,
Adrienne

Adrienne Critcher
PACE Political Director
@PACEAdrienne
critcher@earthlink.net

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Jim Scott Concert — 10 January 2014

JimScott-websiteSinger-songwriter Jim Scott will be performing at All Souls on Friday (10 January 2014) at 7:30 PM.

Jim is an exciting acoustic guitarist and composer of powerful songs that further the ideals of ecology, justice, and peace.

“Some kind of a magician.” — Pete Seeger

“His music sings of the life spirit.” — Paul Winter

Suggested Donation:

  • $15.00 Adult
  • $5.00 Children
  • $30.00 Maximum for any family
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5 January 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

Please join us at 10:30 AM on Sunday (5 January 2014) for “The Elephant and the Pope” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.  The All Souls Choir will be singing.

Religious Education Classes for Children, Youth and Adults will happen at 9:00 AM.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.

UnderstandingTheBibleAt 9:00 AM, we continue our new adult class — Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals.

This is a companion curriculum to the book by the same name by John Buehrens.  We’ve been having a good bit of fun examining our own relationship to the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, engaging the text and claiming or reclaiming what is there for us.

Continue reading “5 January 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes”

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29 December 2013 Worship Service and Sunday Brunch

KermitStretchPlease join us on Sunday (29 December 2013) at 10:30 AM for “It’s a Stretch” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.  The All Souls Choir will sing and we will have special guest poets and musicians.

We will also be having an all-ages Sunday Brunch at 9:15 AM.

Religious Education Classes for Children, Youth, and Adults will resume next Sunday (5 January 2014) at 9:00 AM.

Nursery care will be available this Sunday (29 December 2013) for younger children who may find worship to last too long.

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