No Adult Religious Education Class This Sunday (17 April 2016)

spiritualgrowth_8spheresThere will be no adult religious education class this Sunday (17 April 2016).

The “Spirit in Practice” class will resume next Sunday (24 April 2016) at 9:15 AM with an exploration of life practice.

Of all the practices we are exploring in this series, life practice is the one most completely integrated into the way we live our daily lives.  It encompasses all our day-to-day decisions — how we prioritize our time and resources, the work and leisure activities we choose, and (in this week of Earth Day) the ways in which we are stewards of our planet.

10 April 2016 All-Ages Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (10 April 2015) at 11:00 AM for “I Cannot Do Everything, But I Can Do Something” presented by the children, youth, and adults of All Souls.

 

ICannotDoEverything-StarfishInspired by the words of Edward Everett Hale (often attributed to Helen Keller who did live them whether she originally said them or not), this morning’s service celebrates our pillar on peace, social justice and the interdependent web along with our sixth and seventh principles.

Our connection to each other and all life calls us to do what we can do for the good of all whatever that may be.

Children in the 2nd-5th Grade Class and Middle/High School youth should meet their teachers in their respective classrooms at 10:30 AM.

Adult Religious Education — 10 April 2016

spiritualgrowth_8spheresPlease join us this Sunday (10 April 2016) at 9:15 AM for our adult religious education class — “Spirit in Practice”

Our series continues with a session on soul practice.

Soul practices are all of the ways we express ourselves creatively.

Writing, drawing or painting, music and dance are just a few forms of creative practice, but people can also act creatively when they cook, garden, decorate a home, and do all sorts of other things.

Come and find ways in which you may already be living a creative life.

3 April 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

CaringPlease join us this Sunday (3 April 2016) at 11:00 AM for “A Legacy of Caring” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

This morning’s message is inspired by this poem by Unitarian Universalist minister and theologian Thandeka.

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 — 3 April 2016

spiritualgrowth_8spheresPlease join us on Sunday (3 April 2016) at 9:15 AM for our weekly adult religious education class.  Our special guest is Janis Gabriel.

Our series “Spirit in Practice,” resumes this Sunday with a session on Body Practice.

Body practices can include yoga, tai chi, and other physical practices traditionally associated with a spiritual dimension.

Janis Gabriel will join us to speak on the practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.   We will also explore the ways in which ordinary daily activities can be part of a spiritual practice of mindfulness.

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

EasterLilyPlease join us on Easter Sunday (27 March 2016) at 11:00 AM for “To Let the Spirit Rise” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Join us to celebrate the return of new life to the Earth and the spirit of resurrection available all around and within each of us.

The service includes an optional communion ritual that is open to all and inclusive of all theologies and none.

The All Souls Choir will sing and we will have special music from guest trumpeter Don “Dirty Redd” Crenshaw.

Join us before the service at 9:45 AM for an Easter Brunch Potluck before the service and stay afterward for fun and fellowship as the children enjoy our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

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.

20 March 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

ChaliceAllSoulsFlamePlease join us on Sunday (20 March 2016) at 11:00 AM for “Into the Fire” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

This Sunday we continue our celebration of our second principle — justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

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.

Immediately following the worship service, we will have a newcomer information session.  All persons interested in learning more about the All Souls congregation, Unitarian Universalism, and the path to membership are welcome.

Gong Bath with Joy Clemons (20 March 2016)

JoyClemonsPlease join us on Sunday afternoon (20 March 2016) at 3:00 PM for this special event — Gong Bath with Joy Clemons.  The admission is your worthy donation.

Join Joy on Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary to bring in the Spring Equinox with a healing and restorative session of sound immersion.

Bring pillows and a pad or blanket to make yourself comfortable lying on the floor or on a pew.

This is unlike anything you have experienced before (unless you have come to one of Joy’s sessions and are among the many who come back again and again.)

Email Susan Caldwell — call or text her at 318-465-3427.

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

AllSoulsChalicePlease join us on Sunday (13 March 2016) at 11:00 AM for “Can Justice Evolve?” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.  We continue to celebrate our second principle — justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

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.