Announcements

“Immigration as a Moral Issue” – All Souls Board Asking for Your Inputs

In June 2010, General Assembly (GA) delegates from UU congregations across the nation selected “Immigration as a Moral Issue” for our denominational study/action issue from 2010 through 2014.

Much of this social justice work has been distilled into a draft Statement of Conscience that will be voted upon by the 2013 GA delegates.  However, the UUA has also provided opportunities for congregations to comment on the draft statement before it is voted upon at GA. Continue reading ““Immigration as a Moral Issue” – All Souls Board Asking for Your Inputs”

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9 December 2012 Worship Service

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.

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Notice of Congregational Meeting — 12:30 PM, Sunday, 16 December 2012

  • Date/Location:  Sunday, 16 December 2012, 12:30 PM, Sanctuary
  • 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.

On the Agenda:

  1. Budget — Vote on the Annual Budget
  2. Nominate 3 Members to Serve on the Nominating Committee
  3. UUA Immigration Draft Statement of Conscience
  4. Update on the Exploratory Committee
  5. Date of Next Town Hall Meeting

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.

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2012 All Souls Annual Christmas Party

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.

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Monster Cookie Swap — 9 December 2012

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!

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Building and Grounds Work Day — 8 December 2012

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.

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2013 Pledge Drive — Get Your Pledge By Sunday, 9 December 2012

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!

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Carol Graywing — November 2012 Volunteer of the Month

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!

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