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
The registration info for Murder in Maui was inadvertently included in a recent email newsletter but the event registration is now closed.
Please feel free to join us on Sunday (12 April 2026) as our anniversary celebration continues with a special Sunday service including an ingathering of new members and the presentation of the 2026 Emerson Award to Alaa Khawaldeh.
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to a community organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist values.
For the month of April 2026, we choose The Philadelphia Center.
The Philadelphia Center is the HIV Resource Center in Northwest Louisiana.
Their mission is to empower people living with HIV, to eliminate new HIV transmissions, and to enhance community wellness.
The pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program provides preventive medication that reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Studies have shown that it is 99% effective if taken as directed.
The Syringe Services Programs (SSPS) help persons who inject drugs to avoid or reduce injection-related health risks by providing sterile syringe and proper equipment for every injection.
Their counselors connect clients living with HIV/AIDS to support services like case management, transportation, food vouchers, housing/utility assistance, support groups, and substance and mental health counseling.
The Mercy Center provides housing for unhoused people living with HIV/AIDS.
Two ways to donate:
Online — Go to our donation site using this link. If you are paying your pledge, select “2026 Pledges” and enter that amount for your pledge contribution. Then select “Collection Plate” to give the amount you would like to give to The Philadelphia Center and then put “GATP APR 2026” or “Philadelphia Center” in the comment section. All online collection plate contributions for the month of April 2026 will go to The Philadelphia Center.
Offline — Please send your give away the plate contribution checks to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106. Please put “Philadelphia Center” on the memo line of the check if you want to have 100% of your check go to The Philadelphia Center. If you want less than 100% of your check to go to The Philadelphia Center, please put the amount you want going to The Philadelphia Center on the memo line.
Murder in Maui – A Luau to Die For is an All Souls murder mystery dinner in celebration of our 75th anniversary.
Please join us for this event on Saturday (11 April 2026) at 6:00 PM.
You can scan the QR code provided above or sign up using this link.
Join us for a fun evening of murder, mystery, and mayhem with delicious food and a great opportunity to have some fun with your All Souls friends.
There is a $25 admission for this fundraiser, but do not let money be an obstacle if this is a hardship for you.
And if you have additional resources in these difficult times, we will graciously accept an extra donation to “scholarship” an All Souls friend.
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to a community organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist values.
For the month of March 2026, we choose the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana.
In fulfillment of their mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, they offer:
Two ways to donate:
Online — Go to our donation site using this link. If you are paying your pledge, select “2026 Pledges” and enter that amount for your pledge contribution. Then select “Collection Plate” to give the amount you would like to give to the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana and then put “GATP MAR 2026” or “YWCA of Northwest Louisiana” in the comment section. All online collection plate contributions for the month of March 2026 will go to the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana.
Offline — Please send your give away the plate contribution checks to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106. Please put “YWCA of Northwest Louisiana” on the memo line of the check if you want to have 100% of your check go to the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana. If you want less than 100% of your check to go to the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana, please put the amount you want going to the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana on the memo line.
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to a community organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist values.
For the month of February 2026, we choose the League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier (also on Facebook).
In addition to voter registration, education, and advocacy, their statewide organization has been offering Know Your Rights training workshops for people dealing with ICE and Border Patrol.
Two ways to donate:
Online — Go to our donation site using this link. If you are paying your pledge, select “2026 Pledges” and enter that amount for your pledge contribution. Then select “Collection Plate” to give the amount you would like to give to League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier and then put “GATP FEB 2026” or “League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier” in the comment section. All online collection plate contributions for the month of February 2026 will go to the League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier.
Offline — Please send your give away the plate contribution checks to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106. Please put “League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier” on the memo line of the check if you want to have 100% of your check go to the League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier. If you want less than 100% of your check to go to the League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier, please put the amount you want going to the League of Women Voters of Caddo-Bossier on the memo line.
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to a community organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist values.
For the month of January 2026, we choose Volunteers for Youth Justice.
Volunteers for Youth Justice does so much for young people in our community such as sponsoring the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children and youth in foster care) as well as numerous other programs for at-risk children and youth along with their families.
Two ways to donate:
Online — Go to our donation site using this link. If you are paying your pledge, select “2026 Pledges” and enter that amount for your pledge contribution. Then select “Collection Plate” to give the amount you would like to give to Volunteers for Youth Justice and then put “GATP JAN 2026” or “Volunteers for Youth Justice” in the comment section. All online collection plate contributions for the month of January 2026 will go to Volunteers for Youth Justice.
Offline — Please send your give away the plate contribution checks to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106. Please put “Volunteers for Youth Justice” on the memo line of the check if you want to have 100% of your check go to Volunteers for Youth Justice. If you want less than 100% of your check to go to Volunteers for Youth Justice, please put the amount you want going to Volunters for Youth Justice on the memo line.
Please take the time now to fill out the pledge form here and help the Finance Committee plan the budget for 2026.
You may also scan the QR code or pick up an old school paper pledge form in the foyer.
Our church is sustained by the generosity of our members and friends. We trust you to be the best judge of the amount your pledge should be — taking into account your own budget and the importance of the church in your life.
Our drive is is very short this year so we hope you can show your appreciation for that by getting your form in as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to a community organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist values.
For the month of December 2025, we choose North Louisiana Interfaith.
Our December 2025 Give Away the Plate contributions will go toward our membership in this organization that has accomplished so much in our community:
North Louisiana Interfaith remains the constant proof that we are better together.
We can accomplish so much more when we partner with our neighbors for the betterment of our community.
Two ways to donate:
Online — Go to our donation site using this link. If you are paying your pledge, select “2025 Pledges” and enter that amount for your pledge contribution. Then select “Collection Plate” to give the amount you would like to give to the North Louisiana Interfaith and then put “GATP DEC 2025” or “North Louisiana Interfaith” in the comment section. All online collection plate contributions for the month of December 2025 will go to North Louisiana Interfaith.
Offline — Please send your give away the plate contribution checks to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106. Please put “North Louisiana Interfaith” on the memo line of the check if you want to have 100% of your check go to North Louisiana Interfaith. If you want less than 100% of your check to go to North Louisiana Interfaith, please put the amount you want going to North Louisiana Interfaith on the memo line.
On Saturday (15 November 2025), All Souls is hosting a Festivus Market in the parking lot of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106) from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
You will find creations from painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, soap and candle makers, fabric artists, authors, bakers, artists and artisans of all kinds.
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to a community organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist values.
For the month of November 2025, we choose the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.
In this month that centers around a holiday based on food and in these times when so many may be in danger of losing access to food, it’s more important than ever to contribute to our community’s food bank.
The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana serves the seven parishes of Northwest Louisiana and endeavors to be the primary resource for fighting hunger in the region.
Two ways to donate:
Online — Go to our donation site using this link. If you are paying your pledge, select “2025 Pledges” and enter that amount for your pledge contribution. Then select “Collection Plate” to give the amount you would like to give to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana and then put “GATP NOV 2025” or “Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana” in the comment section. All online collection plate contributions for the month of November 2025 will go to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.
Offline — Please send your give away the plate contribution checks to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport LA 71106. Please put “Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana” on the memo line of the check if you want to have 100% of your check go to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. If you want less than 100% of your check to go to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, please put the amount you want going to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana on the memo line.