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“Lunch and Learn” Potlucks — 3 and 10 February 2019

The All Souls Committee on Ministry will be hosting “Lunch and Learn” Potlucks on 3 and 10 February 2019.

In an ongoing effort to bring more members into full engagement with church life, the Committee on Ministry will host “Lunch and Learn” potlucks for discussion of the book Moving on from Church Folly Lane by Rev. Robert T. Latham.

The first two sessions will take place on 3 and 10 February 2019 immediately after our worship service.

Child care will be provided for the discussion part of the event.

For more information, contact Amanda Lawrence at 318-402-3314 or via email here.

20th Annual World Religion Day Celebration (27 January 2019)

Please join us on Sunday (27 January 2019) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the 20th Anniversary of Shreveport’s World Religion Day Celebration.

Join us for the 20th Annual Celebration of World Religion Day –Shreveport-Bossier and experience the true religious diversity of our community.

The event features table displays by participating faith groups as well as multifaith panel discussions on important issues of the day along with musical performances representing some of the participating groups.

We need volunteers to help us set up for the event on Saturday (26 January 2019) at 12:00 PM and to also staff the All Souls table in 90-minute shifts between 1:00 and 6:00 PM on Sunday (the event is over at 5:00 PM and the last shift will assist with post-event clean-up).

13 January 2019 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on Sunday (13 January 2019) at 11:00 AM for “Rhythms / Cycles / Circles of Life and Religious Differences” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

This will continue our focus on our third source (“wisdom of the world’s religions that inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life”).

A special congregational meeting will follow the service.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service. Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

Special Congregational Meeting (13 January 2019)

From: Jeff Gauger (All Souls Board Secretary)
To: All Members, Inactive Members, and Friends
Subject: Announcement of Special Congregational Meeting

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, 13 January 2019 / 12:15 PM

Agenda:

Vote on 2019 Budget (postponed from 16 December 2018)
Elect three members to Nominating Committee

Please make every effort to attend.

All active members should attend this meeting or give their proxies to those who can attend.

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.

Congregational Meeting (16 December 2018)

From: Jeff Gauger , Board Secretary
To: All Members, Inactive Members, and Friends
Subject: Announcement of Congregational Meeting

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: Sunday, 16 December 2018
Time: 12:15 PM

Agenda

Vote on 2019 Budget
Elect three members to Nominating Committee

Please make every effort to attend. All active members should attend this meeting or give their proxies to those who can attend.

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.

Festivus Marketplace (2 December 2018)

Please join us for our holiday Festivus Marketplace this Sunday (2 December 2018) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

A market for jewelry, art, soaps, candles, or whatever beautiful thing you make!
A market for buying art, soaps, candles, or whatever beautiful things you want to buy as gifts for your friends and family!
This event is happening alongside the church’s Annual Monster Cookie Swap/Sale, which is well attended.
There is no set vendor fee, but vendors are encouraged to donate a minimum of 10 percent of their sales to All Souls. You will be supplied with a donation envelope and a name tent for your table.
You are welcome to attend the 11 a.m. service or stay with your table, but be aware that traffic will likely be very sparse or nonexistent during that hour.

Please email Melissa with the following:

Confirm your interest in this event
Your name (or name of business) exactly how you want for marketing
Your phone number and email.
The church has a few folding tables available available on a first requested-first served basis — please let Melissa know if you need one.

Monster Cookie Swap (2 December 2018)

Monster Cookie Swap — Sunday (2 December 2018) after the worship service.

Everyone: Gather up an assortment of your favorite cookies and baked goods. Great gifts for neighbors and friends or bring them to holiday parties to share. Take as many as you like and just toss your worthy donation in the basket on the table.

Bakers: Bring a batch of your favorite cookies and drop them off at the Cookie Swap table in the hallway.

Questions: Email Amanda Lawrence or text her at 318-402-3314.