Category: Social Justice

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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Fuller Center Building 50th House in Shreveport

In partnership with Asbury United Methodist Church, The Fuller Center looks forward to breaking ground on the Barry Hughes House in Katy’s Corner.

This weekend, Asbury UMC and The Fuller Center along with many other partners will break ground on The Barry Hughes House in the Scott-Dickerson neighborhood of Bossier City.

This special build is a way to honor the life of Katy Watkins and the spiritual guidance she received from Rev. Dr. Barry E. Hughes by performing acts of service and giving to others.  However, we still need volunteers to make it all happen!

To volunteer, please go to Asbury’s volunteer website and follow the instructions to register for the KATY II Build.

Please note, that all construction volunteers must be age 18 or older.  Younger groups wanting to help with site cleanup can contact Angela Pfanner at 746-5349.

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#GetCovered Shreveport (8 March 2014)

#GetCovered Shreveport will be happening at Mall St. Vincent (in front of Sears) on Saturday (8 March 2014) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover is leading a massive mission to get Shreveport residents enrolled under the Affordable Care Act.

The “Get Covered Shreveport” campaign is being spearheaded by local barbers, beauticians, health care professionals, community and faith-based organizations committed to helping people prepare to register on Saturday.

Volunteers will be available at this event to help individuals enroll on the spot.

The #GetCovered Shreveport Day of action seeks to:

  • Inform people about new coverage options and the financial assistance available
  • Provide information to help people make the best health care decision for themselves and their families
  • Offer trained counselors to discuss appropriate options, either in person or via telephone

In order to enroll, applicants will need the following:

  1. Social Security numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
  2. Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, pay stubs or W-2 forms)
  3. Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering household members.
  4. A completed Employer Coverage Tool for every job-based plan you or someone in your household is eligible.

For more information — call 1-800-318-2596 or visit www.healthcare.gov.

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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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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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Stop the repeal of Fairness Ordinance

This comes from Adrienne Critcher (PACE Political Director):

HELP STOP REPEAL ATTEMPT OF SHREVEPORT FAIRNESS ORDINANCE!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! On Tuesday (14 January 2014), the Shreveport City Council will vote on an ordinance that would legalize discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Shreveport Fairness Ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity just passed overwhelmingly by 6-1 on 10 December 2013 and now — the lone dissenting voter — Ron Webb is immediately trying to get it repealed. The repeal will be voted on 14 January 2014.

Please do 2 things:

  1. Attend the City Council meeting (3:00 PM, 14 January 2014, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport LA). The Facebook event is here.
  2. Please contact the City Council to ask them to continue to support the Shreveport Fairness Ordinance by voting against its repeal. Ask them to vote against Ron Webb’s attempt to legalize discrimination! Be positive–passage of the Fairness Ordinance got national attention branding Shreveport as forward-looking and welcoming to all! Thank the City Council for its overwhelming support of the ordinance and ask them to reject the repeal. Email the entire city council (council@shreveportla.gov) or email just the 6 council members who voted for the Fairness Ordinance:

Thanks,
Adrienne

Adrienne Critcher
PACE Political Director
@PACEAdrienne
critcher@earthlink.net

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Shreveport City Council to vote on your rights!! Be There!! (Tuesday, 10 December 2013)

BeFairShreveport[From Adrienne Critcher, PACE Louisiana Political Director]

The Shreveport City Council will vote on whether you can be fired, denied housing, or public services this Tuesday (10 December 2013) at their 3:00 PM meeting. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SHREVEPORT FAIRNESS ORDINANCE!!! Here’s what you need to know and do:

Continue reading “Shreveport City Council to vote on your rights!! Be There!! (Tuesday, 10 December 2013)”

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10 November 2013 Worship Service and Religious Education Classes

RevFristadPlease join us on Sunday (10 November 2013) at 10:30 AM for “Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful” by Rev. Kalen Fristad. Rev. Fristad is a Methodist Universalist minister and author of the book Destined for Salvation.  He will be speaking on the history and significance of Universalist theology.  Copies of Rev. Fristad’s book as well as his CDs and DVDs will be available for sale after the service.

At our 9:00 AM Religious Education hour, we will be presenting a Civic Academy from Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith on the High Rate of Incarceration in Louisiana,and what we might do to stem that disturbing trend.  The children and youth continue their pillar on Jewish and Christian Heritage.  Next week (17 November 2013), the adults take up that focus as we begin the curriculum Understanding the Bible.

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