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9 March 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

GateInGardenPlease 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).

UnderstandingTheBible 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:

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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.

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#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:

  1. Social Security numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
  2. Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, pay stubs or W-2 forms)
  3. Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering household members.
  4. 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.

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Building and Grounds Work Day — 8 March 2014

BuildingAndGroundsPlease join us on Saturday (8 March 2014) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Tasks for all ages and abilities, inside and out. Come all day or just for a little while.

Do what you can, and get to know your All Souls friends better working side by side.  Bringing snacks for the crew is most welcome too.

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Attaining Spiritual Sight — A Workshop with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard (5 April 2014)

RenardPlease join us on 5 April 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for “Attaining Spiritual Sight — A Workshop with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard (Acclaimed Teachers of A Course in Miracles)

The goal of this workshop is to give you techniques to get in touch with your true nature, experience true peace, and make it your everyday way of living.

  • Gain tools in the attainment of spiritual sight, and methods of not making the error of separation real.
  • Get in touch with your true nature, which is immortal and fearless.
  • Learn how to experience peace of mind regardless of what is going on out there on the screen we call the world.

Continue reading “Attaining Spiritual Sight — A Workshop with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard (5 April 2014)”

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Enneagram II Workshop: Integration and Spirituality (14-15 March 2014)

We will be hosting “Enneagram II: Integration and Spirituality” on Friday (14 March 2014) and Saturday (15 March 2014):

  • Friday — 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM
  • Saturday — 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EnneagramDiagram“Now that I have my number, what do I do with it?”

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22 February 2014 Worship Service and Sunday Brunch

Please join us on Sunday (22 February 2014) at 9:00 AM for an all-ages brunch.

HandsAndFlamesChaliceWe will be following brunch with an all-ages Worship Service — “This Holy Inclination” where we will explore our First Source (“transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures”) though the lens of our Third Source (“Wisdom of the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life”).  This will be a service of music, scripture and story from the great traditions of the world.

BrunchWe will be having a brunch at 9:00 AM instead of the all-ages Religious Education classes.  Please bring a breakfast or brunch-type dish to share, and join us before the worship service.

Our 9:00 AM classes will resume next Sunday (2 March 2014).

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1 February 2014 Media Sale

Please join us on Saturday (1 February 2014) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our media sale.  Here’s what might happen:

  • You have the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle.
  • You finally find the DVD of that wonderful, obscure indy film you’ve been seeking for years, or the one book by your favorite author that you never got around to reading, or that perfectly functional little TV or radio you can put in the kitchen.
  • The church makes a little money — everybody wins — what’s not to love?

It’s still not too late to donate your unwanted media items, including books, CDs, DVDs, TVs, cameras, stereos, radios, media players of all sorts.  Bring them by the church on Friday (31 January 2014) between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Questions?  Contact Kathy Osuch via email or phone (318-861-6729).

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19 January 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

SSL-468x60On Sunday (19 January 2014) at 9:00 AM in honor of the birthday celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, All Souls will host a Social Justice Fair in conjunction with our Sunday service.  Local organizations working for justice in various arenas are invited to have a table in the Social Hall to distribute literature, to promote the work of your organization, and to network with others.

For our 10:30 AM worship service, retired Shreveport civil rights attorney Henry Walker will speak on “Foxes in the Hen House” which discusses the civil rights issues currently confronting our community, our state and our nation.  Henry is always an inspiring speaker and will help you get recharged for the work ahead as we begin 2014.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.  The Social Justice Fair will begin at 9:00 AM in lieu of our adult religious education hour and will continue after the 10:30 service — ending between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.

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