Please join us on Tuesday (24 December 2013) at 6:30 PM for our Christmas Eve service — An inclusive celebration of Christmas Eve, featuring candles, carols, and a reading of the Christmas story from Luke.
All are welcome.
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Shreveport City Council to vote on your rights!! Be There!! (Tuesday, 10 December 2013)
[From Adrienne Critcher, PACE Louisiana Political Director]
The Shreveport City Council will vote on whether you can be fired, denied housing, or public services this Tuesday (10 December 2013) at their 3:00 PM meeting. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SHREVEPORT FAIRNESS ORDINANCE!!! Here’s what you need to know and do:
Thanksgiving Dinner at All Souls
If you’re alone or your family doesn’t want to do all the holiday cooking, please join us for Thanksgiving at All Souls (Thursday, 28 November 2013 — 2:00 PM)
If you are interested in joining others at All Souls, please bring a side dish and join your All Souls friends in the Social Hall for this Thanksgiving feast.
Please RSVP to Ron Thurston (318-300-9509) if you are attending.
24 November 2013 Worship Service and Thanksgiving Feast
Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM for “A Service of Thanksgiving” — our annual Thanksgiving Worship and Feast. Please note that there will be no religious education classes for children, youth, or adults for this week only.
The childcare nursery will open at 9:30 AM and the choir will rehearse at 9:45 AM. Those who are helping set up for the potluck feast should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Religious education classes for children, youth, and adults will resume next Sunday (1 December 2013) at their regular 9:00 AM class time.
All Souls Annual Gala and Silent Auction — 26 October 2013
Our Annual Gala and Silent Auction starts at 6:00 PM tonight (Saturday, 26 October 2013).
Enjoy music from Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes, a photo booth from Sharron Foster Photography, dinner from Lilah’s, and the chance to bid on nearly 100 items (antiques, gift cards, art, jewelry, and more).
The gala is happening at the church (9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA).
Tickets are $25.00 at the door. See you there!
20 October 2013 Worship Service and Religious Education Classes
Please join us on Sunday (20 October 2013) at 10:30 AM for “Expressions of Conscience” — a worship service featuring performing artists in celebration of our fifth principle (the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process) as well as a visual art show and sale in the Religious Education wing.
At 9:00 AM, we will be hold our religious education classes for all ages. The Adult Class — “Broadening Your Unitarian Universalist Understanding – Deepening Your Journey” — will continue. Our children and youth will begin their pillar on Jewish and Christian Heritage.
13 October 2013 Worship Service and Sunday Brunch
Please join us on Sunday (13 October 2013) at 10:30 AM for “A People of Conscience, A People of Covenant” — an all-ages celebration of our fifth Principle presented by the children, youth, and adults of All Souls.
At 9:00 AM before the worship service, please join us for a celebratory brunch in our regular religious education class time slot. Bring your favorite breakfast or brunch dish to share — whether you make it yourself or grab it along the way. Religious education classes will return next week (Sunday, 20 October 2013).
12 October 2013 Building and Grounds Work Day
Please join us on Saturday (12 October 2013) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our monthly building and grounds work day.
There will be taasks for all ages and abilities. Weather permitting — most tasks will be outdoors to be respectful of the wedding party (who have already done most of their decorating for the 4:00 PM wedding. Come join us to make the church look awesome for our guests.
BOLT Training for Children and Youth
BOLT (Bearers of Light and Tradition) training for children and youth — Saturday (31 August 2013) at 1:00 PM (during the Paint Party).
Because our worship services now involve our entire multi-generational community each week, we will be seeking to involve more of our children and youth in the worship experience in ways befitting their ages, abilities and interests.
To that end, we plan to offer a second training this Saturday that will cover these various ceremonial tasks of worship:
- Lighting candles for the Principles and Sources
- Lighting the chalice
- Speaking into the microphone /reading the chalice words and other readings
- Taking the offering (Serving with our adult ushers)
- Passing out orders of service / Greeting our members and guests (Serving with our adult greeters)
Parents, please encourage your children to take part in this session. They will need to take the training before they can participate in the service in these ways. We would like to make our worship services as much a community experience as possible.
If they are interested in the training but cannot make this session, don’t worry, we will do it again.
31 August 2013 Paint Party — Part II
The All Souls Paint Party Part Deux is happening on Saturday (31 August 2013) at 10:00 AM. It’s time to put the second coat on the hallway — We have the paint and supplies on hand — We just need the volunteers.
Wear your painting clothes. Food will be provided. Let us know if you will need child care.
Please advise the office if you are coming so we will have enough supplies and food. Please bring painting supplies (brushes, drop cloths, rollers, trays, etc.) if you have them.