Facing the Truth Part 2 Screening — 19 March 2017

For those of you who would like to see the conclusion of the video from last week (Facing the Truth Part 2), Phil Boswell will be showing it at 8:30 AM on Sunday (19 March 2017). in the social hall.

If you prefer to watch it for yourself at home:

The adult religious education class will begin at the regular time after this video screening at 9:15 AM.

Our adult class has been reading Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks.

This BBC documentary series (Facing the Truth: Northern Ireland) features face-to-face conversations between families of victims and the perpetrators of violence during the years of “The Troubles.”

The conversations are facilitated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu along with Donna Hicks and Leslie Galinda.

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29 January 2017 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

The Women’s March continues at All Souls this Sunday (29 January 2017) — Join us at 11:00 AM for a sermon from NOW Shreveport-Bossier Chapter President Katie Caldwell.

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.

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15 January 2017 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Please join us at 11:00 AM on Sunday (15 January 2017) for annual Martin Luther King service featuring Clay Walker who will be speaking on “Overbearing Partisanship.”

Clay is the Juvenile Services Director for Caddo Parish.

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.

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World Religion Day (22 January 2017)

Please join us on Sunday (22 January 2017) for the Shreveport and Bossier City celebration of World Religion Day from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The theme for this year is “One Light, Many Windows.”  The event location is the Highland Center (520 Olive Street, Shreveport LA).

Join us for this 18th annual celebration of the great religious diversity present right here in Shreveport and Bossier City.

As many as 18 different faith traditions participate in the event, which includes table displays, music performances, and multi-faith panel discussions that seek out our common ground and celebrate our differences.

Want to know how you can help?

  • Help with set-up at the Highland Center on Saturday (21 January 2017) between noon and 4:00 PM
  • Work a shift at the All Souls table during the event itself
  • Bake or buy some snacks to serve at our table
  • Work a shift at the Welcome Table for the general event. (Welcome guests and have them sign the guest book and take a ticket for drawings)
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Mitten Tree for Maggie Lee’s Closet

mittentreeBeginning 4 December 2016 through Christmas Eve — As we do every year, we will have our Mitten Tree up in the sanctuary.

We encourage our members and friends to bring new mittens, gloves, warm scarves, socks, and even sweaters or jackets in children’s sizes that we will donate to Maggie Lee’s Closet in the Highland Center Ministries.

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“A Taste of Interfaith” — Silent Auction Fundraiser (6 November 2016)

Please join us on Sunday (6 November 2016) from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM for  “A Taste of Interfaith — Gourmet Experience and Silent Auction Fundraiser”

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This event will be held at Stonewall Baptist Church (807 Eatman Street, Bossier City  LA 71111).

The $25.00 admission includes:

  • Food — A buffet-style dining experience featuring foods representing the rich diversity of our multi-faith community.
  • Music — An afternoon of uplifting performances from some of the choirs, soloists and ensembles of our congregations.
  • Shopping — A Silent Auction featuring a variety of items and services, just in time for your holiday needs.

This is Interfaith’s major fundraiser for the year.

Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith is a multi-faith, multi-racial, non-partisan organization united to bring about real change within our community around these issues and many other issues:

  • Workforce Development
  • Reducing Mass Incarceration
  • Promoting Community Policing and Public Safety
  • Tax Fairness

Proceeds from this event support Interfaith’s work in our community and throughout Northwest Louisiana.

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Equal Means Equal — Free Screening 21 October 2016

equalmeansequalPlease join us on Friday (21 October 2016) at 7:00 PM for a free screening of the documentary film Equal Means Equal.

Equal Means Equal offers an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today.

Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, from workplace harassment to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the foster care system, and the healthcare conglomerate to the judicial system.

Along the way, she reveals the inadequacy of present laws that claim to protect women — ultimately presenting a compelling and persuasive argument for the urgency of ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment.

Watch the trailer below the fold:

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Reminder — “Race and the Constitution” with Marjorie Esman (ACLU of Louisiana) — 19 October 2016

marjorieesmanPlease join us on Wednesday (19 October 2016) at 7:00 PM for “Race and the Constitution” with Marjorie Esman (Executive Director, ACLU of Louisiana).

More details this talk can be found here.

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RACE: The Power of an Illusion — Free Screening Continues 15 October 2016

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Please join us for a free screening of the award-winning PBS documentary series RACE:  The Power of an Illusion.

This free screening will conclude with Part 3 of the documentary and discussion on Saturday (15 October 2016) at 5:00 PM.

Concessions and child care will be available.

This screening is sponsored by All Souls and NOW Shreveport-Bossier.

If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, links for the video will be below the fold for your viewing.

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