Category: Communication
Building and Grounds Work Day — 8 June 2019
Please join us on Saturday (8 June 2019) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our monthly building and grounds work day.
Most of the care and maintenance of our physical church home is done by us — the members and friends of All Souls.
This is a great opportunity for you not only to contribute to the stewardship of our surroundings and also to get to know your fellow church members and strengthen our community.
Come for the whole time or just an hour or two if that’s all you can spare.
And if your day’s too busy to stick around, consider dropping off snacks for the crew — see you this Saturday!
Announcement of Congregational Meeting (19 May 2019)
From: Bennett Upton, President and Acting 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 in the sanctuary.
Date/Time: Sunday (19 May 2019) after the worship service
- On the Agenda:
- Elect four members of the board:
- President — Bennett Upton
- Treasurer — Rebecca Tuggle
- 2 members at large — Cindy Mandarino and Ernie Cowger.
- Elect members to the Committee on Ministry.
- Re-evaluate the 2019 budget to determine choices to be made concerning staff summer employment.
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.
Building and Grounds Work Day — 11 May 2019
Please join us on Saturday (11 May 2019) for our monthly building and grounds work day.
The work of our physical church home is mostly done by us — the members and friends of the congregation.
If the weather turns out to be severe, stay safe, but if it’s just a little wet and manageable, we can tackle some of the indoor tasks such as sprucing up classrooms, changing the hallway bulletin board, shredding old papers, etc.
Come and join us for the whole time if you’re available, or give as much time as you can.
If your day is too jammed with other stuff, consider dropping off some snacks for the crew.
Weather Cancel — Rev. Dr. Barber and Poor People’s Campaign (10 May 2019)
Rev. Dr. William Barber II and the Poor People’s Campaign will not be at All Souls on Friday (10 May 2019) at 10:00 AM.
This is due to forecast adverse weather that will prevent travel to Shreveport tomorrow.
Rev. Dr. William Barber II at All Souls — 10 May 2019
On Friday morning (10 May 2019) at 10:00 AM, we hope as many of you as possible can join us to welcome Rev. Dr. William Barber II.
Rev. Barber is bringing the Poor People’s Campaign here to Shreveport.
We realize the morning event may be hard for many to attend — but if you can possibly take the time off — this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and our church.
Free STI Testing — 5 May 2019
The Philadelphia Center will be on hand this Sunday (5 May 2019) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM offering free HIV and STI testing for anyone who desires this important healthcare service.
Rev. Dr. William Barber II Coming to All Souls — 10 May 2019
On Friday morning (10 May 2019) at 10:00 AM, we hope as many of you as possible can join us to welcome Rev. Dr. William Barber II.
Rev. Barber is bringing the Poor People’s Campaign here to Shreveport.
We realize the morning event may be hard for many to attend — but if you can possibly take the time off — this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and our church.
Hazel Martin Memorial Service — Saturday, 27 April 2019
Friends and family of Hazel Martin will gather on Saturday (27 April 2019) at 3:30 PM in the sanctuary to celebrate her life (Hazel passed away on 10 March 2019 in Raleigh NC).
Hazel was a longtime active member of All Souls and a dedicated Unitarian Universalist at the district and national level as well.
A tribute to Hazel and her many contributions to church life is on page 2 of the April 2019 newsletter.
We will have a reception in the social hall for those in attendance immediately following the service.
We would appreciate more help with set-up and clean-up for that event and — if anyone can bring some nice cookies, pastries, or a fruit or veggie tray to go with the food we already have coming, that would be lovely.
Join us to welcome Hazel’s family and to celebrate a great life well lived!
2019 Pride in the Park Moved to Sunday (14 April 2019)
Due to adverse weather on Saturday (13 April 2019), PACE‘s annual Pride in the Park event has been moved to Sunday (14 April 2019).
The event will now be happening on Sunday (14 April 2019) from noon to 5:00 PM.
And the community-based Our Whole Lives Grades 10-12 sexuality education course that is hosted by All Souls will not meet on Sunday afternoon.
Many of our OWL class facilitators and youth participants will be attending Pride in the Park and promoting the Our Whole Lives values in their daily lives.