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
Because last Sunday’s holiday party was more of a marathon gift-wrapping party, we will also have a real holiday celebration for the kids during the 11:00 AM religious education class time on Sunday (21 December 2014) featuring games, crafts and snacks.
We’ll set up tables with the different activities and if you have a craft or game idea you’d like to share, please let Susan Caldwell know.
Bakers — Bring a dozen or so cookies to swap. All you need to bring is bring one batch and you can walk away with a dozen unique cookies!
Non-Bakers — Collect a plate of your favorites (for yourself or as a gift) and drop a monetary donation in the provided basket.
This year’s cookie swap proceeds benefit Restore All Souls Nature Trail (RANT).
The Congregational Meeting has been moved to 12:30 PM on Sunday, 14 December 2014, in the Sanctuary.
From: Kathy Osuch, Board Secretary
To: All Members, Inactive Members, and FriendsIn 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.
New Date and Time: Sunday, 14 December 2014, 12:30 PM
On the Agenda
- Vote on 2015 Budget.
- Elect three members to Nominating Committee.
- Vote on amendments to bylaws.
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.
This summit will educate our community on commercial sexual exploitation of children in Caddo Parish.
When — Thursday, 4 December 2014, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where — Missionary Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport LA
Panel Members:
More information can be found in this flyer.
“Interfaith Dialogue in the Age of ISIS and Atheism” — the final lecture of Dr. Peter Huff (T. L. James Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Chair — Department of Religious Studies) will happen on Tuesday (2 December 2014) at 7:00 PM in Kilpatrick Auditorium (Centenary College).
Thanksgiving Day Potluck at All Souls
Thursday (27 November 2014) at 2:00 PM
Whether you are by yourself this Thanksgiving or your family simply doesn’t want to do all the cooking, you are welcome to join All Souls members and friends for a Thanksgiving Day potluck meal at the church.
Not sure what to bring?
You can email or call Ron Thurston (318-300-9509) to ask what is still needed for the potluck.
Can’t bring food?
Don’t let that stop you from coming to share in the food and the fellowship. Just let Ron know you are coming!
We wish you a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Please join us on Sunday (23 November 2014) at 11:00 AM for Thanksgiving Service and Feast.
Rev. Barbara Jarrell will be back in the pulpit this morning and that alone would be great cause for Thanksgiving.
Join us to celebrate this and all the many blessings we share. The service features an open and inclusive communion ritual that celebrates community and gratitude.
Stay afterward to join us for a bountiful Thanksgiving Potluck Feast. You can contact Amanda Lawrence to let her know what you will be bringing or to find out what still might be needed. But even if you can’t bring anything, please join us. You will always have a place at the table.
Please join us on Saturday (22 November 2014) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a special nature train building and grounds work day.
We will continue to work on refurbishing the beautiful All Souls nature trail. If you are looking for something to do on a Saturday that will help you build community with friends, get you outdoors and moving, and help to restore a treasure right outside or doors, then it’s probably time for a good “RANT” (“Restore All Souls Nature Trail”).
Please join us on Saturday (8 November 2014) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our monthly Building and Grounds Day Work Day.
If the weather permits, there will be tasks inside and out for all ages and abilities.
Special Volunteer Bonus — The family from Friday’s memorial service has graciously left us a huge pan of Shaver’s jambalaya for our dedicated volunteers.
All Souls Annual Gala and Silent Auction — Saturday (25 October 2014) from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Featuring …
Countdown to the Gala …
3. Get your tickets (we have some donated tickets from those unable to attend, so if money is tight, please ask a board or staff member)
2. Plan your costume – there’s still time! — A bed sheet could be a toga, old jeans with a hat, flannel shirt and some pine straw make you a scarecrow, or come as you were 20 years ago or as you think you’ll be in 20 years.
1. Come to the Gala and have great food, music and fun!
