27 May 2012 Memorial Day Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (27 May 2012) at 11:00 AM for our Memorial Day Worship Service.  We remember those lost as we honor those who serve.

The All Souls Choir will sing, and — in the Religious Education Wing — the Children and Youth will write letters and cards to troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We will also be collecting items to give to Operation Support Our Troops — a local organization that collects and packages a wide variety of useful items to send to our deployed service members.  Feel free to check out this Wish List and bring any of the items in question.  We will have a box in the Social Hall to collect them.

After the worship service, we will have our congregational business meeting.

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20 May 2012 Affirmation Sunday Worship Service

Please join us on Sunday (20 May 2012) at 11:00 AM for “The Many Ways We Pray” — our annual “Affirmation Sunday” worship service.

This service is a time to honor the transitions of our children and youth, an ingathering of new members, and the bridging and senior sermon of our graduating senior Thomas Ratcliff.  The All Souls Choir will sing.

Following the service, we will have a potluck in honor of Thomas and our new members.  We will also have a Newcomer Information Session after the service.

Next Sunday (27 May 2012) — Rev. Barbara Jarrell will be in the pulpit for our Memorial Day worship service.  After the service, we will have our Congregational Meeting.

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13 May 2012 Worship Service

Please join us this Sunday (13 May 2012) at 11:00 AM for our Mothers’ Day worship service.  Rev. Barbara Jarrell is in the pulpit and the All Souls Choir will sing.

Next Sunday (20 May 2012), we celebrate Affirmation Sunday where we honor the transitions of our children and youth, an ingathering ceremony for our new members, and the bridging of our graduating senior, Thomas Ratcliff.

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Building and Grounds Work Day — Saturday, 12 May 2012

Please join us on Saturday (12 May 2012) for our monthly Building and Grounds Work Day.

While some will be working on a project to make the new flume inaccessible to misadventure, there will be other tasks both inside and outside for all ages and abilities.

Come join us in working together on maintaining our church home.  It is a great way to get to know people better and bond with your church community!

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6 May 2012 Worship Service

This Sunday (6 May 2012) at 11:00 AM, please join us for “Companions for the Journey” — our quarterly series featuring reflections from our members on the spiritual journeys that brought them to our doors and the reasons they stay.

We will hear from Sarah Boswell, Bennett Upton, and Ron Thurston. The All Souls Choir will sing as well.

Next Sunday (13 May 2012), Rev. Barbara Jarrell returns to the pulpit.

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All Souls Choir — May 2012 Volunteer of the Month

Our choice for the May 2012 Volunteer of the Month is a harmonious team.

They have entertained us and made a definite spiritual impact on us.  It is no wonder because are led by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.  They prove that we are greater together than we are separately.

In addition to the multi-talented Rev. Jarrell, the choir currently consists of:

  • Sopranos: Sam Adams, Renee Boswell, Pamela Carlisle, Danette Moore
  • Altos: Susan Caldwell, Maryanne Cummings, Katie Drew, Virginia Villarreal
  • Tenors: Gail Burt, Bob Jordan, Terry McNeil, Pamela Raintree
  • Basses: Phil Boswell, Rick Carlisle, Richard Denton.

The Volunteer of the Month parking space will be available to the first choir member to arrive at church on Sunday (a plot to encourage early attendance … of course not).

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Announcement of Congregational Meeting (27 May 2012)

  • 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 on Sunday, 27 May 2012, at 12:30 PM in the sanctuary.

Agenda

  1. Read and approve Minutes of last Congregational Meeting
  2. Elect four Board Members for 2012- 2013
  3. Inform the congregation on the steps taken by the Board to study our options regarding the future of the building.

Though all are welcome to attend, our bylaws stipulate that only members who have been active members for 30 days or longer may vote.  We must have a quorum.  Childcare will be provided.

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Capital Fund Drive Success!

With a goal of $30,000 and only 6 weeks to attain that goal, we outdid ourselves by donating a total of $58,865 for repairs and construction required for the immediate erosion problems.  It was because of the generosity and dedication of our members and friends that we were able to achieve such a result.

Work has been completed for the immediate repairs and plans are underway to begin the topography and erosion reports necessary to determine a plan of action for erosion control throughout the church property.

The money raised that will not be used for this project (approximately $28,000) will be set aside in the savings account and will be used sparingly and with full disclosure to the congregation.

[Submitted by Laurie Lyons — All Souls Treasurer]

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UUA Nominating Committee Seeking Candidates for Elected Volunteer Positions

Your help is needed!  The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for elected volunteer positions in the UUA.

Are there people in your congregation or in other congregations — ready to serve in the following volunteer roles:

  • UUA Board Trustee
  • Financial Advisor
  • Presidential Search Committee
  • Commission on Appraisal
  • GA Planning Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Commission on Social Witness member
  • Board of Review

Continue reading “UUA Nominating Committee Seeking Candidates for Elected Volunteer Positions”

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29 April 2012 Worship Service

Please join us this Sunday (29 April 2012) at 11:00 AM to hear “Eastern Religion’s Alternatives to Western Religion’s Trinities” by Ron Babers Hagar

Back by popular demand from his new home in Waco TX, Ron is in the pulpit this morning and the All Souls Choir will sing a special song chosen by Ron especially for this service.

Those of you who know Ron already know what a unique experience a service of his can be and you will want to come and welcome Ron and Cheryl back to town.  If you’ve never been to one of Ron’s services, you are in for a treat.

Next Sunday (6 May 2012) — “Companions for the journey” — Our quarterly series of Member Reflections continues as Sarah Boswell, Heather Muse and Ron Thurston share the spiritual journeys that brought them to All Souls, and the reasons they stay.

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