“A Long, Strange Trip” Unitarian Universalist History Film Series Continues

Please join us this Tuesday (31 July 2012) from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for Part III of our Unitarian Universalist history series on “American Unitarianism.”

Even if you haven’t seen Parts I and II, join us this Tuesday evening for a look at our Unitarian roots on this continent.  Although the films are part of a series, each one also stands well on its own and you are more than welcome to join us.  We also plan to repeat the complete series in the not-too-distant future.

For more information, to let her know you are coming to the class, and especially if you need child care, please email Susan Caldwell or call her at 318-465-3427.

17 June 2012 Worship Service — Reflections on Father’s Day

Please join us this Sunday (17 June 2012) at 11:00 AM for “Reflections on Father’s Day” with Jonathan Gibson, Steve Caldwell, and Phil Boswell.

Join us to hear from three of our members at three different stages on the joyful and challenging journey of fatherhood.

Renee Boswell (Phil’s daughter) is the worship associate for this service.

In the Religious Education Wing, the Seven Principle Summer continues as the 2nd – 5th Graders learn about the First Principle — celebrating The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person (“Every person is important and valuable”).

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It’s Tie Dye Sunday

Please join us this Sunday (10 June 2012) in the Religious Education Wing for “Tie Dye Sunday.”  Every year on the Sunday before Father’s Day, we have an opportunity our children to make special tie dye items for dads and other special grown-ups in their lives.

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3 June 2012 Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (3 June 2012) at 11:00 AM for our worship service.

Rev. Barbara Jarrell is in the pulpit this Sunday for the last time before her summer vacation and study break.  The All Souls Choir will sing and we will also take a moment in the service to recognize the dedicated volunteers who teach in our Religious Education program.

Camp Forbing Challenge Course for Youth This Sunday

Please join us this Sunday (3 June 2012) at 9:00 AM for the All Souls Middle and High School Youth Camp Forbing Challenge Course

The course includes both a high and low ropes course — great for building self-confidence in the individual and community within the group.

All events on the course are “challenge by choice” so youth can choose the level of challenge they wish to pursue in a safe, encouraging environment

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Youth Classes to See Bully

On Wednesday (30 May 2012), the Middle School and High School Classes will see Bully at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas Street).  Please meet us between 7:00 and 7:15 PM in the lobby at the Robinson.  And please contact Susan Caldwell (318-465-3398) if you need transportation.

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27 May 2012 Memorial Day Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (27 May 2012) at 11:00 AM for our Memorial Day Worship Service.  We remember those lost as we honor those who serve.

The All Souls Choir will sing, and — in the Religious Education Wing — the Children and Youth will write letters and cards to troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We will also be collecting items to give to Operation Support Our Troops — a local organization that collects and packages a wide variety of useful items to send to our deployed service members.  Feel free to check out this Wish List and bring any of the items in question.  We will have a box in the Social Hall to collect them.

After the worship service, we will have our congregational business meeting.

20 May 2012 Affirmation Sunday Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (20 May 2012) at 11:00 AM for “The Many Ways We Pray” — our annual “Affirmation Sunday” worship service.

This service is a time to honor the transitions of our children and youth, an ingathering of new members, and the bridging and senior sermon of our graduating senior Thomas Ratcliff.  The All Souls Choir will sing.

Following the service, we will have a potluck in honor of Thomas and our new members.  We will also have a Newcomer Information Session after the service.

Next Sunday (27 May 2012) — Rev. Barbara Jarrell will be in the pulpit for our Memorial Day worship service.  After the service, we will have our Congregational Meeting.

13 May 2012 Worship Service

Please join us this Sunday (13 May 2012) at 11:00 AM for our Mothers’ Day worship service.  Rev. Barbara Jarrell is in the pulpit and the All Souls Choir will sing.

Next Sunday (20 May 2012), we celebrate Affirmation Sunday where we honor the transitions of our children and youth, an ingathering ceremony for our new members, and the bridging of our graduating senior, Thomas Ratcliff.

Interdependence Day Worship — 11:00 AM – Sunday, 15 April 2012

Please join us at 11:00 AM on Sunday, 15 April 2012 to celebrate our pillar on Peace, Social Justice and the Interdependent Web.

The children, youth and adults of All Souls will explore the many ways we practice the Seventh Principle in our relationship to the Earth and to each other.

The All Souls Choir will sing, and this is also your last opportunity to hear Joshua Pepper at the piano before he leaves Shreveport.  Please come to be with us to enjoy the music and wish Joshua well.

Next week (22 April 2012) is Earth Day and Reverend Barbara Jarrell will be in the pulpit.