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
The word for this month is energetic. Patrick’s high level of energy can be seen in his work on the Buildings and Grounds committee, his service on the Council, his substitution service in the office, and his creative work for the Fund-raising Committee.
In the short time he has been a member, he has made his presence felt. For these reasons, the Council selects Patrick Early as the Volunteer of the Month.
Please join us this Sunday at our 11:00 AM Worship Service — “Love and Light: A Celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah and Yule.” Join us for stories and songs of the season from the children, youth and adults of All Souls. Stay afterward for the All-Ages Holiday Party and Cookie Swap after our worship service.
Continue reading “Worship for Sunday, 18 December 2011 — And Cookie Exchange!!”
Lisa Harper (who has signed the Steppingstones Book and has been on the path to membership) experienced a tragic house fire on Sunday evening. Lisa and her two children are OK, but sadly, her fiancé, Dennis Perry, died of smoke inhalation. We ask that you keep Lisa and her children in your thoughts and prayers, and to put those prayers into action to the extent you are able.
The family has lost everything. They are currently staying with a friend, but are looking for a place to stay, long-term. In the meantime, they are in need of just about everything. Although they have already received enough children’s clothing, Lisa herself can use pants, Size 12, shoes, Size 10 and shirts in Large or X-Large, depending on how they run. You can bring the clothing to the church.
Later on, when they have a place to stay, they will need all kinds of household supplies, including pots and pans, dishes and silverware, bed linens and towels, and all the things that go into reestablishing a household. Please wait for notification of where to bring those items at the appropriate time.
You can also send monetary contributions for the family:
Bank of Ringgold
C/O Lisa Harper
PO Box 628
Ringgold LA 71068.
If you happen to be in Ringgold, the physical address is 2369 Mill Street. The phone number of the bank is (318) 894-9134.
Thank you in advance for whatever you can do.
This Sunday at our 11:00 AM Worship Service, Rev. Barbara Jarrell will be in the pulpit, the All Souls Choir will sing, and the service will feature special music from Buddy Flett and Tim Brogan.
Stay afterward for the year-end Congregational Meeting. And don’t forget the Bake Sale.
Please join us on Saturday, 24 December 2011, at 6:30 PM for our Christmas Eve service.
Our traditional candle light service, including a reading of the Christmas story as well as carols and special music from the All Souls choir and guest musicians Bob Jordan, Sally Horak Hundemer, Robert Smith, Tom Hundemer and Charlie Caldwell.
See the year’s most beautiful view through the sanctuary window, when the single light of the chalice grows to illuminate the faces of our church community by candle light.
Stay aftereward for a brief reception in the Social Hall. Bring those extra Christmas goodies you don’t want lying around the house.
The monthly Building and Grounds Work Day will happen on Saturday (10 December 2011) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. There are plenty of tasks inside and out, to get our church home looking its best for the holidays!
On Wednesday (7 December 2011) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Michael Phillips will be speaking on “What’s Your Personality Type?”
Continue reading “Michael Phillips – 7 December 2011 Brown Bag Discussion”
This Sunday at the 11:00 AM Worship Service, Rev. Barbara Jarrell is in the pulpit and the All Souls Choir will sing.
This year’s stewardship drive has already surpassed last year’s and promises to be even better — thanks to Stewardship Chair Robert Smith, the dedicated stewards who have taken the time to have vital conversations about what the church means to its members, and of course, thanks to you.
We are still waiting on a number of pledges we know will come in, so if one of those happens to be yours, please take a quick moment to cross this one item off of your growing December list.
Such a small, simple act of filling out a form, and yet you know how much it means to your own spiritual sustenance and to the continued presence of a liberal religious alternative in our community.
Lost your form? Not to worry. Check your mailbox on Saturday and Monday and you should receive a new one, so fill it out and bring it with you to church on Sunday or drop it in the mail. If it crosses in the mail with the one you just sent in, thank you, and please disregard the new one.
Thank you for your continued support of our faith community.
Give Santa a hand and check the foyer this Sunday for your opportunity to make a needy child’s Christmas wishes come true!