Category: Religious Education

Religious Education for All Ages (23 March 2014)

Note — the reading assignment for the Buehrens book was incorrect when first posted online.  This article has now been updated to fix that error.

Please join us on Sunday (23 March 2014) at 9:00 AM for Religious Education for All Ages.

UnderstandingTheBibleThe adult class will continue with Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals based on the book of the same name by Rev. Buehrens.  This week, we continue our exploration of the Christian Testament where we will encounter the Passion stories:

The reading ins Rev. John Buehrens’ book is the chapter titled “Resurrections” on starting on  page 160.

Religious Education for Children and Youth will continue our pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web.  Focusing on our Second, Sixth, and Seventh Principles and our Second Source; the Children and Youth will begin their pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web.  You can find our UUA Principles and Sources here.

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Religious Education for All Ages (16 March 2014)

UnderstandingTheBiblePlease join us on Sunday (16 March 2014) at 9:00 AM for Religious Education for All Ages.

The adult class will continue with Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals based on the book of the same name by Rev. Buehrens.  This week, we continue our exploration of the Christian Testament where we will encounter the Passion stories:

The related materials are in Rev. John Buehrens’ book on  pages 156-159.

Religious Education for Children and Youth will continue our pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web.  Focusing on our Second, Sixth, and Seventh Principles and our Second Source; the Children and Youth will begin their pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web.  You can find our UUA Principles and Sources here.

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9 March 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

GateInGardenPlease join us on Sunday (9 March 2014) at 10:30 AM for our all-ages worship service — “Following a Good Lead” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

The service will include a new member book-signing, and will end out on the playground with a Blessing of the Playground, followed by a cookout/potluck.

Please bring a dish to share and join us for the festive celebration.

At 9:30 AM, we will have our Religious Education classes for all ages.

Our Children and Youth will continue on in their Pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web by focusing on our Second, Sixth and Seventh Principles and our Second Source (more information on our Principles and Source can be found here).

UnderstandingTheBible Our adults will continue with the “Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals” class (based on Rev. John Buehrens’ book by the same name).

This week, we continue our exploration of the Christian Testament.  We will look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37).  If time permits, we will begin looking at the Passion stories:

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Attaining Spiritual Sight — A Workshop with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard (5 April 2014)

RenardPlease join us on 5 April 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for “Attaining Spiritual Sight — A Workshop with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard (Acclaimed Teachers of A Course in Miracles)

The goal of this workshop is to give you techniques to get in touch with your true nature, experience true peace, and make it your everyday way of living.

  • Gain tools in the attainment of spiritual sight, and methods of not making the error of separation real.
  • Get in touch with your true nature, which is immortal and fearless.
  • Learn how to experience peace of mind regardless of what is going on out there on the screen we call the world.

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Enneagram II Workshop: Integration and Spirituality (14-15 March 2014)

We will be hosting “Enneagram II: Integration and Spirituality” on Friday (14 March 2014) and Saturday (15 March 2014):

  • Friday — 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM
  • Saturday — 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EnneagramDiagram“Now that I have my number, what do I do with it?”

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2 March 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

MelissaFlournoyPlease join us on Sunday (2 March 2014) at 10:30 AM for worship service featuring guest speaker Melissa Flournoy (State Director of Planned Parenthood, Chair of Louisiana Progress, Former State Legislator from Shreveport).  Melissa will be speaking on “Celebrating the Wisdom of Women.”

At our 9:00 AM Religious Education for All Ages, our children and youth begin their “Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web” pillar.

UnderstandingTheBibleOur adults will continue the course “Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals” (based on the book by the same name) and we will continue our exploration of the Christian Testaments.

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22 February 2014 Worship Service and Sunday Brunch

Please join us on Sunday (22 February 2014) at 9:00 AM for an all-ages brunch.

HandsAndFlamesChaliceWe will be following brunch with an all-ages Worship Service — “This Holy Inclination” where we will explore our First Source (“transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures”) though the lens of our Third Source (“Wisdom of the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life”).  This will be a service of music, scripture and story from the great traditions of the world.

BrunchWe will be having a brunch at 9:00 AM instead of the all-ages Religious Education classes.  Please bring a breakfast or brunch-type dish to share, and join us before the worship service.

Our 9:00 AM classes will resume next Sunday (2 March 2014).

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9 February 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

Sneeches“Now, the Star-Belly Sneetches had bellies with stars. The Plain-Belly Sneetches had none upon thars.”

So begins a great spiritual teaching on accepting diversity, rejecting classism and honoring each one’s inherent worth and dignity, by none other than that literary master, Dr. Seuss which we will be hearing more about during our 10:30 AM worship service this Sunday (9 February 2014).

A newcomer information session will follow immediately after the worship service.

Religious Education Classes for Children, Youth and Adults will happen at 9:00 AM.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth continue their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.

UnderstandingTheBibleAt 9:00 AM, we continue our new adult class — Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals.

This is a companion curriculum to the book by the same name by John Buehrens. We’ve been having a good bit of fun examining our own relationship to the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, engaging the text and claiming or reclaiming what is there for us.

For this week’s class, please read “Passions” and “Proclamations” in the Buehrens book.

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2 February 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

Please join at 10:30 AM on Sunday (2 February 2014) for “Between the Valley and the Summit” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Religious Education Classes for Children, Youth and Adults will happen at 9:00 AM.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.

UnderstandingTheBibleAt 9:00 AM, we continue our new adult class — Understanding the Bible: A Guide for Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals.

This is a companion curriculum to the book by the same name by John Buehrens. We’ve been having a good bit of fun examining our own relationship to the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, engaging the text and claiming or reclaiming what is there for us.

This week, we explore the prophets:

Read “Redemptions” and “Expectations” in the Buehrens book.

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19 January 2014 Worship and Religious Education Classes

SSL-468x60On Sunday (19 January 2014) at 9:00 AM in honor of the birthday celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, All Souls will host a Social Justice Fair in conjunction with our Sunday service.  Local organizations working for justice in various arenas are invited to have a table in the Social Hall to distribute literature, to promote the work of your organization, and to network with others.

For our 10:30 AM worship service, retired Shreveport civil rights attorney Henry Walker will speak on “Foxes in the Hen House” which discusses the civil rights issues currently confronting our community, our state and our nation.  Henry is always an inspiring speaker and will help you get recharged for the work ahead as we begin 2014.

Focusing on our Third Source, the children and youth begin their pillar on World Religions this Sunday.  The Social Justice Fair will begin at 9:00 AM in lieu of our adult religious education hour and will continue after the 10:30 service — ending between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.

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