The Bizarre Bazaar — an arts and crafts fair — will be happening at All Souls:
- Saturday, 21 June 2014 — 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday, 22 June 2014 — 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Category: Events
Holocaust Memorial Service — 27 April 2014
The 31st annual Shreveport – Bossier City Holocaust Memorial Service will be happening on Sunday (27 April 2014) at 4:00 PM at the Christian Center of Shreveport (207 Idema Street, Shreveport LA).
From Rabbi Jana De Benedetti (B’nai Zion Congregation): Continue reading “Holocaust Memorial Service — 27 April 2014”
No 27 April 2014 Religious Education Classes
For this Sunday (27 April 2014), there will be no 9:00 AM Religious Education Classes for children, youth, or adults.
Please bring your pets and join us for our annual “Blessing of the Animals” worship service.
Classes will resume next Sunday (4 May 2014) at 9:00 AM.
Paint Party — 26 April 2014 and 3 May 2014
On this Saturday (26 April 2014) and again on next Saturday (3 May 2014), we will be painting the Social Hall from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hanging out with your All Souls friends, getting to know them better as you make the church look better, just might fun. Come all day, both days, or just an hour or two — whatever you can manage. See you there.
20 April 2014 Easter Sunday Worship Service
Please join us at 10:30 AM on Easter Sunday (20 April 2014) for our Sunday Worship for all ages — “Does It Hurt to Bloom? A Celebration of Easter” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.
The service will include special music from the All Souls Choir and ends with a very open and inclusive communion ritual focused on the theme of community.
Bring the children for the annual Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the service.
13 April 2014 Brunch for All Ages
Please join us on Sunday (13 April 2014) at 9:00 AM for a Brunch for All Ages. We will be having brunch instead of all-ages religious education classes on this Sunday.
Irish Music Concert (15 March 2014)
Please join us on Saturday night (15 March 2014) from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a night of Irish folk music.
Renowned performer of Irish and Scottish music Bill Conly and his music partners Bob Jordan and Jim Huckabay will be providing lilting Celtic music for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the Social Hall at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church.
All lovers of Irish and Scottish music and St. Patrick’s Day revelers are welcome. Bring the kids. Make your worthy donation at the door.
Visit the “Libations for Donations” drink area for an Irish brew or two. Free snacks provided.
All funds raised will go to All Souls.
9 March 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes
Please join us on Sunday (9 March 2014) at 10:30 AM for our all-ages worship service — “Following a Good Lead” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.
The service will include a new member book-signing, and will end out on the playground with a Blessing of the Playground, followed by a cookout/potluck.
Please bring a dish to share and join us for the festive celebration.
At 9:30 AM, we will have our Religious Education classes for all ages.
Our Children and Youth will continue on in their Pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web by focusing on our Second, Sixth and Seventh Principles and our Second Source (more information on our Principles and Source can be found here).
Our adults will continue with the “Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals” class (based on Rev. John Buehrens’ book by the same name).
This week, we continue our exploration of the Christian Testament. We will look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37). If time permits, we will begin looking at the Passion stories:
Fuller Center Building 50th House in Shreveport
In partnership with Asbury United Methodist Church, The Fuller Center looks forward to breaking ground on the Barry Hughes House in Katy’s Corner.
This weekend, Asbury UMC and The Fuller Center along with many other partners will break ground on The Barry Hughes House in the Scott-Dickerson neighborhood of Bossier City.
This special build is a way to honor the life of Katy Watkins and the spiritual guidance she received from Rev. Dr. Barry E. Hughes by performing acts of service and giving to others. However, we still need volunteers to make it all happen!
To volunteer, please go to Asbury’s volunteer website and follow the instructions to register for the KATY II Build.
Please note, that all construction volunteers must be age 18 or older. Younger groups wanting to help with site cleanup can contact Angela Pfanner at 746-5349.
#GetCovered Shreveport (8 March 2014)
#GetCovered Shreveport will be happening at Mall St. Vincent (in front of Sears) on Saturday (8 March 2014) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover is leading a massive mission to get Shreveport residents enrolled under the Affordable Care Act.
The “Get Covered Shreveport” campaign is being spearheaded by local barbers, beauticians, health care professionals, community and faith-based organizations committed to helping people prepare to register on Saturday.
Volunteers will be available at this event to help individuals enroll on the spot.
The #GetCovered Shreveport Day of action seeks to:
- Inform people about new coverage options and the financial assistance available
- Provide information to help people make the best health care decision for themselves and their families
- Offer trained counselors to discuss appropriate options, either in person or via telephone
In order to enroll, applicants will need the following:
- Social Security numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
- Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, pay stubs or W-2 forms)
- Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering household members.
- A completed Employer Coverage Tool for every job-based plan you or someone in your household is eligible.
For more information — call 1-800-318-2596 or visit www.healthcare.gov.