Announcements

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tonight (24 December 2013)

XmasEveCandlesPlease join us tonight (24 December 2013) at 6:30 PM for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

The service will include traditional holiday carols, the Christmas story, music from the All Souls choir and our guest musicians, and the beauty of the faces of your community in candlelight reflected in the window.

Please bring the children and youth to the church no later than 6:00 PM if they wish to participate in “The 12 Days of Christmas” sing-along event at the beginning of the worship service.

Do you have any leftover cookies or other treats you want to get out of the house?  If so, please bring them to share at a brief, informal, optional, “don’t-obsess-about-it” reception in the Social Hall immediately following the Christmas Eve service.

22 December 2013 Worship Service and Sunday Brunch

YuleLogPlease join us on Sunday (22 December 2013) at 10:30 AM for Season of Light, Season of Love — A celebration of Yule and Christmas with the children, youth and adults of the church. The All Souls choir will sing.

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

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

Nursery care will still be available this Sunday, Christmas Eve (24 December 2013), and 29 December 2013.

8 December 2013 Worship and Religious Education Classes

AdventCandlesPlease join us at 10:30 AM on Sunday (8 December 2013) for “The Spirit of This Church and The Season” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

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

The Children and Youth continue their exploration of our Jewish and Christian heritage, including the stories of this Season of Light.

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

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Shreveport City Council to vote on your rights!! Be There!! (Tuesday, 10 December 2013)

BeFairShreveport[From Adrienne Critcher, PACE Louisiana Political Director]

The Shreveport City Council will vote on whether you can be fired, denied housing, or public services this Tuesday (10 December 2013) at their 3:00 PM meeting. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SHREVEPORT FAIRNESS ORDINANCE!!! Here’s what you need to know and do:

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1 December 2013 Worship and Religious Education Classes

turkey-menorahPlease join us on Sunday (1 December 2013) at 10:30 AM for “The Light of the World” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Religious education classes for children, youth, and adults will resume after their Thanksgiving Break at 9:00 AM.

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Congregational Meeting — 15 December 2013

From:  Virginia Villarreal — All Souls 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.

Date:  Sunday (15 December 2013) at 12:00 PM in the sanctuary.

On the Agenda:

  • Budget: Vote on the Annual Budget
  • Nominate 3 members to serve on 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 provided.