All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Shreveport, Louisiana
A home for Unitarian Universalism and liberal religion in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Northwest Louisiana since 1950
Please join us on Sunday (8 July 2012) at 11:00 AM for “After the Fireworks: Liberal Religion – Show Me Your Papers.” by Claudia Harris.
One of our most requested speakers, All Souls member and professional counselor Claudia Harris returns to our pulpit this morning exploring our Unitarian Universalist tradition of social justice.
Please join us this Sunday (1 July 2012) at 11:00 AM for “How Faith Informs Activism” by Frances Kelley.
Frances Kelley is a political organizer and committed liberal Christian. A number of you will remember her from her work on the removal of the Confederate flag from the Caddo Parish Courthouse, the ongoing efforts to enact anti-bullying legislation in Louisiana and the opposition to Governor Jindal’s recent educational “reforms.” Join us to hear her talk about the influence of her faith on her activism.
On Sunday afternoon (1 July 2012) at 1:30 PM, the Shreveport Chapter of Louisiana Trans Advocates will host a potluck in the Social Hall at All Souls.
The Shreveport Chapter of this statewide group is now meeting regularly at All Souls on the first Sunday of each month. Please bring a dish to share and take some time to welcome and get to know them.
Please join us this Sunday (24 June 2012) at 11:00 AM to hear “The Way of Wonder” by Larry Androes
Larry is the teacher of our Saturday morning Sitting Buddhist Meditation group as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist and a trained practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Please join us in the social hall at 12:15 PM after the 24 June 2012 worship service for this feast.
Bring the bounty from your garden or the Shreveport Farmer’s Market. And then share your favorite veggie recipes. Or you can share your favorite vegetarian takeout.
Not familiar or comfortable with vegetarian cooking? Try Lightlife, — one of many websites with a wide variety of vegetarian recipes. Explore and enjoy!
In the May 2012 newsletter, Susan Caldwell (All Souls Director of Religious Education) asked you to consider sharing your personal spiritual story, your beliefs and ideas about this life, and perhaps some of the experiences that brought you to this stage of your journey.
Continue reading “Be a Guest Columnist in the July Newsletter”
Your Donation to help All Souls co-sponsor the PACE 4th Annual North Louisiana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival just got easier.
Continue reading “Help Support PACE’s 4th Annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival”
How can Shreveport attract the “creative class” of knowledge-based workers?
Come find out on Wednesday (20 June 2012) at 5:30 PM at CoHabitat (610 Commerce Street, Shreveport, Louisiana).
A panel of experts will discuss how Shreveport can become more economically competitive in a global economy.
Please join us this Sunday (17 June 2012) at 11:00 AM for “Reflections on Father’s Day” with Jonathan Gibson, Steve Caldwell, and Phil Boswell.
Join us to hear from three of our members at three different stages on the joyful and challenging journey of fatherhood.
Renee Boswell (Phil’s daughter) is the worship associate for this service.
In the Religious Education Wing, the Seven Principle Summer continues as the 2nd – 5th Graders learn about the First Principle — celebrating The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person (“Every person is important and valuable”).
Continue reading “17 June 2012 Worship Service — Reflections on Father’s Day”
Please join us this Sunday (10 June 2012) for our 11:00 AM worship service.
Adrienne Critcher of PACE (People Acting for Change and Equality) is in the pulpit this Sunday with her message “Celebrating Pride: Be Fair Shreveport — Make Us All Proud!”
PACE and the Forum for Equality have begun a campaign promoting non-discrimination in local employment practices. Come learn more about this campaign as we celebrate bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender pride.
We will also have a second offering collection for All Souls’ co-sponsorship of PACE’s Fourth Annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.