Half of all cash collected in the Sunday plate goes to community causes. Recent donations from All Souls to local social justice projects: • Lakota/Dakota/Nakota Spiritual group (South Dakota State Penitentiary) for their April Pow Wow ($100) • Baby Steps at Urban Indian Health ($500) • Pride Festival on June 17 ($500) In addition, these … Continue reading Thank you, All Souls! Donations to Social Justice Projects
As I write this, snow is steadily falling, but just yesterday I was walking around in short sleeves. From those few days of heat and sunshine, I gained renewed energy and hope. This month’s themes are “Faith” and “Hope”… or is it “Faith and Hope”? These two things are connected, as is much of life, … Continue reading Minister’s Corner March 2017
Social Justice and Adult RE are hosting a series of educational/informational sessions on issues facing our community. The next session will be Wednesday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m. The first session, held March 8, focused on children in poverty. Research presented by Susan Randall included the following information: • … poverty is a call to … Continue reading Living Our Values: Adult RE Looks at Community Issues
As we continue this new year, moving toward spring and the lengthening days, I feel the anticipation of warmer weather and also know there is more time to wait. Our themes for worship this month are Longing and Wonder, which fit so well any time of year, but particularly so in these “just before” moments. … Continue reading Minister’s Corner February 2017
After Sunday service, there will be a Valentine’s Bake Sale. The committee would be grateful for contributions of cookies, candies and other goodies with a Valentine theme for the sale. This is another major fundraiser for our operating budget, so please your tummy and help the church. Please bring your items to church between 9:30 … Continue reading Valentines Bake Sale February 12
Minister Sarah Caine and Mark Sanderson will conduct Path to Membership (formerly Path to Faith) classes for interested visitors and friends during February. The classes prepare participants for official membership at All Souls Church. Path to Membership includes classes which will meet on Sundays after services (11:30 to 12:15). A light snack and beverage will … Continue reading Path To Membership Classes to Resume
Who: All Members of All Souls Church What: All Souls Church Mid-Year Congregational Meeting When: January 22, 2017 at 11 am following the worship service. Where: All Souls Church Sanctuary Details: Highlights will include budget updates and other agenda items to be determined. Please plan to attend.
The All Souls Fundraising Committee will host “hot drinks for the new Year.” This Happy New Year event starts at 7 p.m. at the home of Marsha Vickland and Janelle Lenser. Several popular hot winter drinks will be served, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, along with tasty snacks. This is a new member and friend social. … Continue reading Hot Drinks for the New Year Fundraiser January 21
The January All Team Meeting (ATM) will be held Wednesday, January, 25. Please note the change to the fourth Wednesday. Plan to gather at 5:30 for a bit of social time with light potluck fare. Team meetings start at 6:00. Team Leaders have planned a meeting for January 18 to review and tweak the ATM … Continue reading All-Team Meetings on January 25
Janelle Lenser, a 25-year member of All Souls, has accepted the position of president-elect. Janelle’s term begins immediately and runs through June 30. After serving as President-Elect, Janelle will be installed as president of All Souls. She replaces Clara Jacobs who stepped down from the president-elect position due to health reasons. Janelle previously served as … Continue reading Janelle Lenser Accepts President-elect Position
