28 August 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

WelcomeHomePlease join us on Sunday (28 August 2016) for “A Sense of Belonging” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

What does it mean to have a “sense of belonging” in a faith community? Or in every aspect of one’s own life? We will also have an ingathering of new members as a part of this service so — whether you are welcoming or being welcomed — please join us.

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.

21 August 2016 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

YWCARebirthPlease join us on Sunday (21 August 2016) at 11:00 AM for “From Ashes to Action:  The Rebirth of the YWCA” by Rachel Scott.

Join us as we welcome Rachel Scott (President of the Board of the newly revitalized YWCA and Minister of Service and Outreach at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church).

Rachel will be speaking on the dialogues on race — deep small group discussions happening now to help improve and strengthen the state of race relations in our community.

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.

14 August 2016 All-Ages Water Communion Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (14 August 2016) at 11:00 AM for our annual water communion worship service.

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This is the time of year when we return from our various summer adventures and activities, and share water from those experiences.

This is not a travelogue or a competition for who has the best travel tale — although your water may be from faraway places or from nearby.

Whether your water comes from the Mediterranean Sea or your own kitchen sink, we invite you to bring it to add to the communal waters and to tell briefly the story of why you have brought it.

If you forget or couldn’t bring water, we will have water on hand to pour symbolically into the common bowl.  The children and youth will be with us in the sanctuary this morning.

The combined water is filtered, boiled, and frozen for future use in child dedications or other church rituals.

Following the service, we will have a potluck lunch at the church (see 14 August 2016 Swim Party Cancelled on our web site for more details).

7 August 2016 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

BigRhythmPlease join us on Sunday (7 August 2016) at 11:00 AM for “One Big Rhythm” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell — a different way to explore the idea of listening to all voices, even  — perhaps especially —  when we may disagree.

The All Souls Choir is back this week.

The summer fun activity for today will be Adventures in Art History.

31 July 2016 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

AlanPraterPlease join us on Sunday (31 July 2016) at 11:00 AM for “The Contemplative Journey” with Alan Prater.

Alan is a teacher of the Christian meditative practice of centering prayer, having been commissioned as a teacher by Contemplative Outreach.

Centering prayer is both a relationship with God or Spirit and a discipline by which to develop that relationship.

The last Sunday of each month is our “Give Away the Plate Sunday” when we give all non-pledge contributions to a local organization suggested by the congregation and approved by the Board.

Our Give Away the Plate recipient for July is Volunteers for Youth Justice — a Shreveport success story offering multiple programs in service to children, youth and families in crisis.

Laurie Lyons, an All Souls member and active VYJ volunteer, will be on hand to give a brief message of support.

The summer fun activity for children and youth for this Sunday will be splatter painting.

24 July 2016 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

TeaLightCandlePlease join us on Sunday (24 July 2016) at 11:00 AM for “As Love Grows Up” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell — the All Souls Choir will sing during this service as well.

The summer fun activity for children and youth for this Sunday will be nature print t-shirts.

17 July 2016 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

labyrinthPlease join us on Sunday (17 July 2016) at 11:00 AM for “Companions for the Journey” with Jennifer Russell, Neill Normand, and Ron Thurston.

About four times each year, we hold “Companions for the Journey” worship services to feature reflections from our members.

Jennifer Russell, Neill Normand, and Ron Thurston will each speak to us about the spiritual journey that brought them to All Souls, and the reasons they stay.  Cherrie Groves Moussaoui is Worship Associate.

We will also have an installation of new board members and a thank you to those departing as well as a new member book signing ceremony.

The summer fun activity for children and youth for this Sunday will be yoga with Robin Drury.

Artist Sunday Worship — 10 July 2016

ArtistSundayMontagePlease join us on Sunday (10 July 2016) at 11:00 AM for our annual “Artist Sunday” worship service.  We we also have a visual arts show and sale (10:00-11:00 AM before the service and after the service until 1:30 PM)

This  annual service in celebration of the performing and visual arts –every element of the service is some form of performance, whether vocal, instrumental, dance, drama, poetry, prose, or even martial arts.

Whether you’ve been to 20 Artist Sundays or this is your first one, it is always a one-of-a-kind experience.

In the religious education wing, we will have a a visual arts show and sale.

3 July 2016 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

FireworksShreveportPlease join us on Sunday (3 July 2016) at 11:00 AM for “The Value of Independence All Depends” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell, who will be sharing her thoughts on this Independence Day.  We will also have music from the All Souls Choir.

The summer fun activity for children and youth for this Sunday will be Zen Embroidery.

26 June 2016 Worship Service and Summer Fun for Children and Youth

ChaliceAllSoulsFlamePlease join us on Sunday (26 June 2016) at 11:00 AM for “To Affirm and Promote the Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

This Sunday, we welcome Barbara back to the pulpit as she revisits and explores the first principle of Unitarian Universalism.  The All Souls Choir will sing.

The summer fun activity for children and youth for this Sunday will be Drama Games.