One half of the un-designated cash gifts each Sunday supports the social justice and community outreach work of All Souls. Recent recipients include Baby Steps, the annual Pride Festival, and the LDN Spiritual Group. Baby Steps is a prenatal support program sponsored by Urban Indian Health. The program, for pregnant women and their partners, meets … Continue reading Sharing Our Gifts
For August, I’ve been reflecting on the last 9 months. The blessing it has been to be a part of this community, to be able to learn what it’s like to live as a progressive person of faith in the Midwest. The worship themes for August are “Resistance” and “Courage,” and those are truly pieces … Continue reading Minister’s Corner August 2017
All Souls has contracted with Jennifer Stone to provide office services in the interim until a new office administrator is hired. Jennifer (“Jen”) helps to organize office procedures for a number of clients. Her office hours at All Souls are Monday, 10-12; Wednesday, 2-4; and Friday, 10-12.
On July 7, we once again served at The Banquet along with our sister/brother congregation, Spirit of Peace. All Souls members helped serve a nutritious meal to 455 people at The Banquet, including 98 children. Eric Berg helped Spirit of Peace prepare the meal and 19 members of our congregation participated in the serving. Just one way … Continue reading Banquet Serving Event
Join us for a Religious Education Brainstorming session on July 17 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – All are welcomed, regardless if you have children; we all have a role in the spiritual growth of our youth. Attending this meeting also does not mean you are obligated to be a Teacher Volunteer or on the … Continue reading Religious Education Brainstorming
July’s themes are Paradise and Transcendence. Themes that might tell us there is something beyond the here and now that if or when we find it, we will be at peace. My understanding of these concepts is not of some afterlife, I have no way of knowing what awaits after my time on this earth … Continue reading Minister’s Corner July 2017
In keeping with our commitment to be an LGBTQ Welcoming Community, All Souls hosted a booth at the Sioux Falls Pride Festival on June 17. Many members attended the festival wearing their “Standing On The Side of Love” yellow t-shirts. Thanks to all the volunteers who took shifts that day.
Delegates elected Susan Frederick-Gray as the new UUA President during the General Assembly in Columbus Ohio this month. She replaces Peter Morales who resigned in April. Frederick-Gray has served as lead minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix, Arizona, since 2008. Her message to UUs: We are called to be a vital voice for … Continue reading Susan Frederick-Gray elected UUA President
Once again All Souls members will have a booth at Sioux Falls PRIDE on Saturday, June 17 from 12-6 pm at Terrace Park. Â All Souls members are encouraged to wear their “Standing on the Side of Love” T-Shirts and show up in force to show our support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) culture … Continue reading Sioux Falls PRIDE Saturday, June 17
June’s worship themes are Love and Grace. Love and Grace can be elusive in understanding, but I believe they are known once they are experienced. As a child, you might have experienced love from friends, family, a pet, or even a favorite tree. Then, people who have a need for romantic and/or sexual connections might … Continue reading Minister’s Corner June 2017
