Join us on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. for an Adult RE session featuring a TED Talk by Brene Brown called “The Power of Vulnerability.” In this 20-minute vide, which has over 7.4 million views, and was originally posted in 2011, Brown studies human connection, our ability to empathize, to belong, and to love. In a funny … Continue reading Adult RE – The Power of Vulnerability
By definition, the word compassion is a noun meaning “sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.” It also happens to be part of the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism. In some instances many of us my feel helpless when our desire to show compassion in a verbal sense is at its … Continue reading March 4 – Making Compassion a Verb
How can depression be beneficial? What is the ancient instinct that triggers it? Who are some famous people who were depressed and what did they contribute? Scott  Kunze will address the benefits/rewards of recovery. There will be an opportunity for congregants to share. Speaker: Scott Kunze                  WSC: Sue Ann Lang Musician: Kristi Holler
Our worship will begin with a Ceremony for All Ages: We’ll join family and friends in dedicating our entire congregation to the spiritual nurturance of Henry Daniel Hamik, son of Allison and Dan Hamik. Kelli Bultena, Chair of our Religious Education Committee, will join Rev. Hudson in leading the ceremony. Today’s sermon will ask, What … Continue reading March 18 – The Care of Conscience
Guest speaker, Gene Dickey, will speak about his journey of having kidney disease that led to two separate kidney transplants in less than four years. This experience not only lead to a new career as the Community Outreach Manager for the National Kidney Foundation, it brought a whole new outlook on life and other humans. … Continue reading March 25 – The Gift of Life… Twice!
During March and April one-half of undesignated offering gifts will support the Sioux Falls Pride Festival. Sioux Falls Pride honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) culture and pride. This year’s pride will be on Saturday, June 16. Learn more about Sioux Falls Pride at their website: http://www.siouxfallspride.org/
During February one-half of undesignated offering gifts will support Philip’s Home. The facility empowers women to live free from exploitation, helping residents to achieve self-worth and self-sufficiency. Philip’s Home provides shelter, resource assistance, life skills education, and a supportive environment. Learn more about this great cause here: http://abc-dakotas.org/region/philips-home
The February Book Club selection is Letters from Yellowstone by Diane Smith. In 1898, a young Cornell medical student joins a Smithsonian-sponsored field study in Yellowstone National Park and describes in a series of letters her relationships with fellow naturalists who had expected a male colleague, her experiences, and her encounters with a colorful assortment … Continue reading February 2018 Book Club
This February everyone is invited to a “First Wednesday Supper,” sponsored by Joy Hembel and Paul Thompson. WHO: Friends, Guests and Members of All Ages (Children Especially Welcome!) WHAT: Enjoy Supper (Pizza, Salad and Fruit), Conversation, Games and Crafts (make Valentines, etc.) WHEN:Â Â Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE:Â Eliza’s Kitchen (Lower Level … Continue reading Come One! Come All! Join in the Fun!
The All Souls Fundraising Committee will hold a Valentines Bake Sale on Sunday, February 11, immediately following the church service. In addition to Valentine-themed treats, there will also be several gift baskets available for silent auction bidding. Please consider baking and donating cookies, candy, or bars to the bake sale. Donations can be dropped off … Continue reading Valentines Bake Sale
