Category: Religious Education

Online and In-Person Adult Religious Education — 20 August 2023

Please join us on Sunday (20 August 2023) for our adult religious education class at 9:00 AM.

Our adult religious education class is now a dual-platform class — meeting in person in the church social hall and also on Zoom.

As we gather input and prepare for our next multi-session unit, we are taking a few Sundays for some 1-session and 2-session topics that have interested some of our members.

This Sunday, we will view and discuss a video interview with author Matthew Desmond whose research and personal experience of poverty has sought to untangle the reasons why so many Americans are struggling.

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Meditation with Larry Androes (19 August 2023)

Please join us on Saturday (19 August 2023) at 10:30 AM for our weekly meditation group with Larry Androes.

This is a sitting Buddhist meditation including a brief introduction to mindfulness meditation, 20 minutes of sitting, and followed by a weekly teaching.

Please note that this group is still meeting via Zoom.  You will need to contact Larry for the Zoom link information using the contact information at the end of this post.

The group is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Larry via email or phone using (318) 272-0014.

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Online and In-Person Adult Religious Education — 13 August 2023

Please join us on Sunday (13 August 2023) for our adult religious education class at 9:00 AM.

Our adult religious education class is now a dual-platform class — meeting in person in the church social hall and also on Zoom.

Since it’s our first time for us to meet together after a 3 week break, we will check in and take some time to talk about possibilities for the group going forward.

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End of Summer Swim Party (13 August 2023)

Please join us for our end of summer swim party for all ages on Sunday (13 August 2023) from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This swim party will happen at the home of Kathy Osuch and Mike Roberts.

Join us on Sunday afternoon — and please note the different time for this year’s swim party.

Instead of doing this right after church as we have done in the past, we are starting at 3:00 PM in hopes of avoiding the very hottest part of these unusually hot summer days.

This will give you a chance to grab lunch at the potluck and still have time to go home and grab your swimsuit.

We will have snacks and drinks at the pool.  Bring your kids — kids, bring your parents — and join us for an afternoon of multi-generational fun.

Address and directions to Kathy and Mike’s will be furnished at church on the day of the event and also through the All Souls Caring Connection Facebook Group.

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Alternatives to Violence Project Basic Workshop (18-20 August 2023)

All Souls is hosting an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Basic Workshop with facilitators Kathy Osuch, Susan Yellott, and Bob Jordan.

Here are the dates / times for this workshop:

  • Friday, 18 August 2023 // 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, 19 August 2023 // 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM //  1:15 PM – 5:00 PM //  6:00 PM- 9:30 PM
  • Sunday, 20 August 2023  // 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This is an experiential workshop designed to change the way we deal with conflict and will be three full days of moving through the pillars of AVP:

  • Affirmation and Communication
  • Cooperation
  • Community Building
  • Transforming Power

This workshop is free and open to the public although donations to the church will be graciously accepted.

Registration Link Here

More info about AVP International Here

If you have any questions or need more information, contact Kathy Osuch  by email, phone, or text.

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Meditation with Larry Androes (12 August 2023)

Please join us on Saturday (12 August 2023) at 10:30 AM for our weekly meditation group with Larry Androes.

This is a sitting Buddhist meditation including a brief introduction to mindfulness meditation, 20 minutes of sitting, and followed by a weekly teaching.

Please note that this group is still meeting via Zoom.  You will need to contact Larry for the Zoom link information using the contact information at the end of this post.

The group is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Larry via email or phone using (318) 272-0014.

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Cards for Community — Summer Activities for Children and Youth (30 July 2023)

During the summer, our children and youth participate in various fun artistic and creative activities.

On this Sunday (6 August 2023), our children and youth will create cards of support for Community Unitarian Universalist Church of Plano TX with Ash McLain and Noah Wagstatff.

Two weeks ago this Sunday, the church building of Community Unitarian Universalist Church was firebombed in the very early hours of the morning.

No one was there at the time so no one was physically hurt.  First responders arrived quickly thanks to the church alarm system as well as a motorist passing by who called in the fire.  There was damage to the front doors and entryway and the congregation held services that same Sunday morning.

They are taking care of their own presently and have said that they appreciate the cards, letters, and expressions of support that have come in from Unitarian Universalists and others all over the country.

Come check out this artistic activity after the worship service.

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No Adult Religious Education Class on 6 August 2023

Our weekly adult religious education class will continue their two-week break on Sunday (6 August 2023).

Please join us when we resume our adult religious education class on 13 August 2023 at 9:00 AM.

This dual-platform class meets on most Sundays at 9:00 AM in person in the Social Hall and via Zoom.

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Meditation with Larry Androes (5 August 2023)

Please join us on Saturday (5 August 2023) at 10:30 AM for our weekly meditation group with Larry Androes.

This is a sitting Buddhist meditation including a brief introduction to mindfulness meditation, 20 minutes of sitting, and followed by a weekly teaching.

Please note that this group is still meeting via Zoom.  You will need to contact Larry for the Zoom link information using the contact information at the end of this post.

The group is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Larry via email or phone using (318) 272-0014.

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Nature Print T-Shirts, Part II — Summer Activities for Children and Youth (30 July 2023)

During the summer, our children and youth participate in various fun artistic and creative activities.

On this Sunday (30 July 2023), our children and youth will collect natural items on a brief walk outdoors, then use them to make creative bleach print t-shirts with Ash McLain.

Children and youth who missed this last week will have another chance to make their own nature print t-shirt.

Kids should bring a black or dark colored t-shirt for best effect.  We will have a few extra shirts on hand but bringing their own shirt insures that they will get the size and style they want.

Come check out this artistic activity after the worship service.

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