The April 2012 Building and Grounds Work is today (Saturday, 14 April 2012) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
As always, there are plenty of tasks — inside and out — for all ages and abilities.
Category: Communication
Erosion Repair Contractor Meeting — Saturday, 7 April 2012 at 12:00 PM
On 22 March 2012, the Board voted to accept the proposal by Ronald G. Carlson Inc. for the work to control the growing erosion gully which has been threatening the sanctuary foundation.
The successful bid is a proposal for a collection box to be located where the collapsed sidewalk segment was, which will then feed water into an open topped concrete flume (basically, a shallow, open topped concrete lined trough) that will run down the slope to an outflow near the bayou.
Additionally, a concrete curb will be cast in place on the lawn side of the sidewalk along the northwest side of the sanctuary to contain and control the run-off of water from the roof downspouts. Due to the soil character and steepness of the slope the work will be almost entirely hand labor.
Mr. Carlson has agreed to come and discuss the project in detail with board members and all interested parties on Saturday, 7 April 2012, at 12:00 PM.
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Emerson Award to Lady Carlson — 18 March 2012
Please join us this Sunday (18 March 2012) at our 11:00 AM worship service where we will present the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award to Lady Carlson (Organizer for Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith). Ms. Carlson will also be the speaker for this service.
The Emerson Award is presented each year to an individual or organization from the wider community whose work exemplifies the values and principles of liberal religion.
We honor Lady for her achievements in bringing people together across lines of race, religion, politics, economics and geography to work for meaningful change in our community, and for doing so with deep respect for all faith traditions, which she expresses in concert with her own abiding Christian faith.
We will have a reception for Lady following the service. If you can bring finger foods (cookies, vegetable and fruit trays, nuts, mints, chips and dips, cheese and crackers, or your own fancy appetizer specialties) please contact Cherrie Groves Moussaoui or Amanda Lawrence. They can also use help with set-up and clean-up.
Daylight Savings Time Tonight
If you have any clocks that don’t reset themselves for Daylight Savings Time, don’t forget to reset them before you go to sleep tonight.
Daylight Savings Times officially goes into effect at 2:00 AM on Sunday, 11 March 2012 (but we won’t alert the authorities if you reset your clocks early).
You don’t want to miss tomorrow’s service featuring Loren Demerath in the pulpit and music from the All Souls Choir!
17 March 2012 Building and Grounds Work Day (Date Change)
The regular monthly Building and Grounds work day will be Saturday, 17 March 2012, instead of the regular second Saturday date of the month.
The date has been changed to avoid a conflict with the Enneagram Workshop on 9-10 March 2012.
26 February 2012 Worship Service
This Sunday (26 February 2012) at 11:00 AM, Rev. Barbara Jarrell will be in the pulpit and the All Souls Choir will sing.
Stay after the service for the Congregational Meeting. Child care will be provided for worship and the meeting.
Cursos de Español para la Justicia (Spanish Course for Justice) Resumes 28 February 2012
The Spanish Class will resume this Tuesday (28 February 2012) at 6:00 PM
If you would still like to join the class, please speak to Virginia Villarreal to determine what you will need to do to catch up. If you’ve been thinking about joining the class, now is the time!!!
Emergency Congregational Meeting (26 February 2012)
From: Virginia Villarreal (Board Secretary)
To: All Members, Inactive Members, and Friends
In accordance with the Bylaws of our church, I as Secretary of the Board, hereby announce that All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a special congregational meeting on Sunday, 26 February 2012 at 12:30 PM in the sanctuary.
On the Agenda:
- Discuss the problems facing the maintenance and state of the building.
- Discuss the options we may have for the future of the building.
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.
Help for Lisa Harper and Her Family
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.
Worship for Sunday, 11 December 2011
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.