Adult Religious Education — 4 December 2016

earlychristianmosaicPlease join us on Sunday (4 December 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “The Beatitudes.”

We will take a look at this iconic passage from the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5: 1-12) through the lens of various translations and interpretations.

27 November 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

stfrancisquotePlease join us on Sunday (27 November 2016) at 11:00 AM for “Like the Earth Gives” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Join us for a service in which we lift up and celebrate the gifts we bring and the gifts we receive.  The All Souls Choir will sing.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service — children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

Adult Religious Education — 20 November 2016

earlychristianmosaicPlease join us on Sunday (20 November 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education — Reclaiming Your Religious Vocabulary.

Are there certain words from religious language that conjure hurtful memories for you, simply “set your teeth on edge” or even trigger strong negative emotions?

Perhaps words like “sin,” “salvation,” or even “redemption,” “grace,” and “mercy” were words that meant you were excluded from the favored community.

Consider an opportunity to unpack, disarm, and reclaim these words in a safe setting, and in a context that could be meaningful and better suited to your current understanding of spirituality.  Join us — it could be fun!

13 November 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us on 13 November 2016 at 11:00 AM for our Veteran’s Day Tribute Service with Robert McLane, Bennett Upton, Sylvania Mercer and John Allen.

Join us as we unite to pay tribute to those who have served and are serving now.

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Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service — children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

Adult Religious Education — 13 November 2016

earlychristianmosaicPlease join us on Sunday (13 November 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education — Reclaiming Your Religious Vocabulary.

Are there certain words from religious language that conjure hurtful memories for you, simply “set your teeth on edge” or even trigger strong negative emotions?

Perhaps words like “sin,” “salvation,” or even “redemption,” “grace,” and “mercy” were words that meant you were excluded from the favored community.

Consider an opportunity to unpack, disarm, and reclaim these words in a safe setting, and in a context that could be meaningful and better suited to your current understanding of spirituality.  Join us — it could be fun!

Second Tuesday World Religion Speaker Series (8 November 2016)

8nov2016worldreligiontalkbannerPlease join us on Tuesday (8 November 2016) at 6:00 PM for this month’s Second Tuesday World Religion Speaker Series Talk.

This month’s talk will feature Rev. Barbara Jarrell (minister — All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Shreveport LA) speaking on Unitarian Universalism.

This series of talks is presented by the World Religion Day Committee of Shreveport / Bossier City LA.

Unity Church of Shreveport LA has generously agreed to host this series (670 Stoner Avenue, Shreveport LA).

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6 November 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

"Jesus and the Apostles" by Georges Roualt (1871 - 1958)
“Jesus and the Apostles” by Georges Roualt (1871 – 1958)

Please join us on Sunday (6 November 2016) at 11:00 AM for “A Christian Nation” and the Jesus I Know” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Rev. Jarrell contrasts the ideas of those who claim ours is a “Christian nation” with her own experience of Christianity and with the teacher Jesus.

A newcomer information session will follow the service — all are welcome.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service — children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

Adult Religious Education — 6 November 2016

earlychristianmosaicPlease join us on Sunday (6 November 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “Christianity Revisited.”

Whether we grew up within Christianity or not, we each have certain ideas about the Christian tradition.  How do those ideas align with the reality of the faith as practiced today?

Using the writings of Richard Rohr, we’ll explore some ideas in Christianity along with our own experiences and ideas.

30 October 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

footstepsonjourneyPlease join us on Sunday (30 October 2016) at 11:00 AM for “Companions for the Journey” with John Allen, Jocelyn Lanham, and Tyrus Mulkey.

Three of our members share the spiritual journeys that have brought them to All Souls, and the reasons they have stayed.

Come and hear the varied and compelling stories of John Allen, Jocelyn Lanham, and Tyrus Mulkey — get to know three of your fellow congregants just a little better.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service — children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.