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
Thank you — Melissa Gibson and Company — for a fun and fabulous Casino Night last night (3 November 2012).
A fantastic time was had by all, and a longer list of “thank you’s” is undoubtedly forthcoming, but — in the meantime — all of us who were there are incredibly grateful to Melissa and Jonathan and their crew for all their hard work.
Please join us on Sunday (28 October 2012) after our 11:00 AM worship service for our annual “Trunk or Treat” potluck lunch.
Adults, children and youth are all invited to come in costume. Grown-ups decorate their cars for Halloween and bring candy, small toys and possibly a game to play for the children, who will “Trunk or Treat” from car to car in the parking lot.
“But what about LUNCH?” asks the responsible parent-types and the generally lunch-minded.
So glad you asked.
There’s a Halloween Potluck in the Social Hall right after the service! So bring your spookiest dish to share and join us for lunch before the parking lot festivities.
Building and Grounds Work Day — From 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Saturday, 13 October 2012.
Tasks for all ages and abilities, inside and out, for a half hour or the whole time — whatever you can do, even if it’s just to drop off some snacks for the workers, your contribution will be much appreciated as we work together to take care of our church home!
And you can go straight from church to catch the last hour of the New Member Picnic.
New Member Picnic — It’s not just for new members!
Whether you’re a new member, a long-time member, or just someone interested in getting to know All Souls folk a little better and having some fun, bring your lunch, bring the kids and join us.
On Sunday (30 September 2012) immediately following the 11:00 AM worship service, the Exploratory Committee will present the first in a series of town hall meetings.
This committee appointed by the All Souls Board to explore the options for the geographical future of our congregation will host the first of a series of informational Town Hall Meetings to report on its findings so far.
Please join us for our Building and Grounds Work Day on Saturday (8 September 2012) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
As always, there are plenty of tasks — inside and out. and tomorrow there is also the promise of free food (courtesy of Interfaith who gave us all their Podnuh’s leftovers from Friday’s meeting: chicken, beef, potato salad and beans).
Come help spruce up the church and stick around for lunch with your All Souls friends.
Please join us this Wednesday (12 September 2012) from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a Brown Bag Discussion Talk with Benjamin Riggs. He will be with us to expand on his Sunday sermon topic (Anxiety, Stress and the Practice of Buddhist Meditation).
Please join us this Sunday (26 August 2012) at 11:00 AM for the sermon “Crossroads and He Who Must Not Be Named” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell and stay after the service for a potluck.
Whether you like to cook or bake, or your preferred method of “cooking” is at a deli counter or drive-thru window — please bring a dish to share and come spend some time sharing a meal and getting to know your All Souls friends in the Social Hall immediately following the 11:00 AM service.
Can’t bring anything? Don’t let it stop you from staying to eat … there are some big-time cooks in this crowd who love to share!
Want to help out with planning, setting up and cleaning up at future potlucks? Email Food, Folks and Fun Chair Amanda Lawrence or call her at 318-402-3314 to let her know that you want to help.
All Souls will be hosting a workshop with Gary Renard (world-acclaimed teacher of A Course in Miracles) on Saturday, 29 September 2012, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This workshop will give you tools you can use for the rest of your life:
Cost of the workshop is $75.00. You may pick up a registration form at the church, or find out more about the workshop and download the form here. You may call 318-868-3313 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, register by phone to pay with VISA or MasterCard. Or you may register online here and make your payment at our secure Vanco Services payment site.
Note — This workshop is for participants 16 years of age and older. Lunch will be on your own. There are a number of restaurants within easy driving distance, or you are welcome to bring your lunch and enjoy it on the beautiful grounds of All Souls.
