On Wednesday (7 December 2011) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Michael Phillips will be speaking on “What’s Your Personality Type?”
Continue reading “Michael Phillips – 7 December 2011 Brown Bag Discussion”
Worship for Sunday, 4 December 2011
This Sunday at the 11:00 AM Worship Service, Rev. Barbara Jarrell is in the pulpit and the All Souls Choir will sing.
2012 Stewardship Campaign
This year’s stewardship drive has already surpassed last year’s and promises to be even better — thanks to Stewardship Chair Robert Smith, the dedicated stewards who have taken the time to have vital conversations about what the church means to its members, and of course, thanks to you.
We are still waiting on a number of pledges we know will come in, so if one of those happens to be yours, please take a quick moment to cross this one item off of your growing December list.
Such a small, simple act of filling out a form, and yet you know how much it means to your own spiritual sustenance and to the continued presence of a liberal religious alternative in our community.
Lost your form? Not to worry. Check your mailbox on Saturday and Monday and you should receive a new one, so fill it out and bring it with you to church on Sunday or drop it in the mail. If it crosses in the mail with the one you just sent in, thank you, and please disregard the new one.
Thank you for your continued support of our faith community.
Angel Tree List is Here!
Give Santa a hand and check the foyer this Sunday for your opportunity to make a needy child’s Christmas wishes come true!
Poinsettias for the Sanctuary
It’s that time of year again. Soon the sanctuary will be decorated with beautiful poinsettias for the holiday season and you have an opportunity to purchase one or more as a way to honor or memorialize a person, event or cause that is dear to your heart.
Give a donation of your choice ($10.00 suggested to cover costs) and fill out the form in your Order of Service with the dedication as you would like it to appear in the 18 December 2011 and Christmas Eve Orders of Service.
Office Volunteers Needed
Our office volunteers are in need of someone (or ideally, several someones) who can be available to substitute for one of our regular volunteers.
Duties involve mostly answering the phone and email and passing along messages as needed; and being present for service people, potential renters viewing the building, and occasional drop-in visitors.
Office hours are 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday – Friday.
If interested, call 318-868-3313 or email Virginia Villarreal.
Christmas Party for the Grown-Ups
Date: Saturday, 17 December 2011
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Home of Phil and Sarah Boswell, 734 Coachlight Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana
Call 318-865-8831 or 318-573-3296 for more information.
Please bring a dish to share. Watch your Sunday inserts for an opportunity to let your hosts know what you will bring.
Child care will be provided at the Church by our nursery workers (Bradley Seidel and Rena Reisman) from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at no cost to the parents. Phil and Sarah only live about 5 minutes from the church. To make a child care reservation, please call Susan Caldwell at 318-465-3427 or send her an email.
A Taste of Interfaith — 4 December 2011
“A Taste of Interfaith” is an annual fundraiser for Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith.
Date: Sunday, 4 December 2011, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Mount Canaan Baptist Church, 166 Alston Street, Shreveport, Louisiana
The admission cost of $25 per person includes an afternoon of food and music representative of the diverse congregations and cultures that make up Interfaith’s membership. The All Souls Choir will be among those performing.
A Silent Auction featuring art, services and gift items to help you with your holiday shopping.
Proceeds support the work of Interfaith in the following areas:
All-Ages Holiday Party — 18 December 2011
After the 11:00 AM Winter Holiday worship service on 18 December 2011, please stick around to enjoy a party for all ages!
Bring some hearty, nutritious finger foods to share, and join in the fun!
Activities will include cookie-decorating, the usual action-packed dreidel table (oh, I suppose you think I’m kidding about “action-packed”?), ornament and gift bag-making, and — of course — giftwrapping the presents for our Angel Tree.
There are numerous ways to help. To offer your assistance or for more information, contact Cherrie Groves.
Notice of Congregational Meeting — 11 December 2011
From: Virginia Villarreal (All Souls Board Secretary)
To: All Members, Inactive Members and Friends
In accordance with the Bylaws of our church, and as Secretary of the Board, I hereby announce that All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a Congregational Meeting.
Date: Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 12:30 PM in the sanctuary.
Agenda
- Vote on the Annual Budget
- Nominate 3 members to serve on the Nominating Committee
Please make every effort to attend.
All active members should attend this meeting or give their proxies to those who can.
Inactive members and friends of the church are invited and encouraged to participate, but bylaws stipulate that only those members who have been active 30 days or longer may vote.
We must have a quorum. Childcare will be provided.