Dr. Raghunath Misra

RaghunathMisraWe are saddened to report the death of a longtime member of All Souls, Dr. Raghunath P. Misra, who passed away on Thursday, 20 June 2013.  “Raghu” and his wife Therese joined the church in 1978, and have been very supportive of the church and its endeavors ever since.

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19 May 2013 Worship — Emerson Award-winner Lillian Moskeland

On Sunday (19 May 2013) at 11:00 AM, All Souls will present the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award to a member of the wider community whose life and work best exemplifies the values and principles of liberal religion.

This year’s award goes to Lillian Moskeland for her immigration work with the Sisters of Loretto bearing witness and seeking to meet the needs of immigrants in for-profit detention centers at the Mexican border.

Lillian will be the speaker at this Sunday’s service.  Please join us to welcome and celebrate her work.

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Jason, Robin, Shane, Caroline, and Elijah Drury — February 2013 Volunteers of the Month

For several years now, one family has cut an incredibly helpful swath through the heart of All Souls.

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Carol Graywing — November 2012 Volunteer of the Month

Carol is a dynamic force in the All Souls congregation — contributing her many talents in many ways.

Carol serves on the Worship Committee.  She has led full services, been a guest speaker, and acted as a worship associate.

Carol also volunteers as a much-needed and much-appreciated office assistant, answering phones and emails, and helping to assemble the Orders of Service for each Sunday.

Carol has also served on the Board and on various committees in many capacities.  Enjoy the parking spot, Carol — thanks for all you do!

Rovena Windsor — October 2012 Volunteer of the Month

The October 2012 Volunteer of the Month is Rovena Windsor.

In the past, Rovena served as a Religious Education teacher for All Souls high school, middle school, and 2nd to 5th grade students.  She consistently contributes time, energy, and (especially appreciated) food to the All Souls Meal Train.

Currently, she is serving as a Member-at-Large on the Board.  Previous to her Board election, Rovena served as Communications Chair, contacting media outlets on the church goings-on and writing up this very column each month.  Rovena also heads the Earth-Based Spirituality Covenant Group.  In addition to a prime parking space, she is also awarded the benefit of not having to write these Volunteer of the Month blurbs again.

Ron Thurston — September 2012 Volunteer of the Month

What word best describes our Volunteer of the Month for September 2012 ?

Platinum.

Why?  Gold can’t begin to measure the time, effort, and love that this man has put into everything Ron Thurston does for our congregation.

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