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All Souls Unitarian Universalist E-Letter
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office hours
Administration office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Minister's office hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-3pm and evenings and weekends by appointment.
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 service this week
It really is true, that the only constant in life is change. Many of us have experienced significant change on a personal level over the past year, dealing with children leaving the home, loved ones dying, job changes and more. Additionally, ASUUC is undergoing significant changes as we seek to remain relevant in the greater Front Range region. Today we will explore what is good change, how to navigate it and how to use it to harness greater potential in our lives.
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all souls news
fac features wendy mike
Wednesday's (7/19) "Go!" insert in the Gazette contained an article on an art installation at the Fine Arts Center by All Souls member Wendy Mike. The show is scheduled to run through Jan. 7th. FAC members get in free, others pay a small fee. Check it out.
stewardship notes
Are YOU able to support our scrip program? Supporters of this program have contributed $811 to our budget year to date. This is a simple and painless way of contributing to the bottom line at All Souls. If you have any questions, please contact our loyal Masters of this program, Jay Hatfield or Ed Benn. They can be seen at the table in the small hall almost every week. The scrip program includes re-loadable gift cards from King Soopers, Albertsons, Safeway, and other merchants in the area.
affinity groups
Our affinity groups are open to all! There is no enrollment period and no fee required. Friends are welcome! These groups share a common interest and provide opportunities to connect and deepen our fellowship outside of Sunday Service. Perhaps one is for you? For more information, please
click here.
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religious exploration
dre schedule
Laurie's contract with All Souls is for 11 months so she will be off for the month of July. The RE summer programming schedule is posted on her office door and the RE bulletin board. Please contact
Rev. Nori
or
Kat
if questions arise during her absence.
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children
What's cooking? Learn a bit about the art cooking from an actual chef. What will you cook up?
7/30
Can we build it? Yes we can! Come design and
build with loads of Legos.
all about animals party
On Saturday, 8/12, we are having an All Souls family party at Bear Creek Nature Center from 2-4 pm. We will take a look at some animal artifacts and learn all about the wildlife that lives in the foothills. We will touch animal skull and pelts, see a puppet show and take a hike to see animal homes. After our hike (weather permitting) we will enjoy snacks and each other's company in the Bear Den party room. WE will provide plates, napkins, and drinks so please bring a snack to share. Save the date and hope to see you there!
shine your light!
Sign up to volunteer in RE in the fall and let you light shine brightly! Just add your name and email address to the sign-up sheet on the RE poster or on the clipboard at the RE Table and Laurie will send you a Sign-Up Genius in August so you can pick the topic and dates that work best for you. Any size commitment is welcome. Experience not required. Everything provided. Various positions available. Join us, won't you, and help grow souls while having fun!
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youth
Our Youth Group is on summer hiatus. Many of our youth have plans for the summer and we wish you safe and fun adventures. We hope that you will join us in RE for our summer programming as we learn different "makes." Come to participate or to assist - your choice!
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local activism & awareness
**new event**
Saturday 7/22, 9am-12pm,
at Ascension Lutheran Church, "Comforter Tying for World Relief."
by
Quilts For New Beginnings
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Come to Ascension Lutheran to tie comforters for World Relief. They will have 30 comforters to tie on that day. All women, men, and kids are invited. If you can tie a shoe, you can tie a comforter. Following the "tying" event, They will have a potluck lunch of salads. Bring your favorite summer salad to share. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Saturday 7/22, 11am-2pm
, at City Hall, "
March for Public Education
."
M
arch for public education and kick-start the community education and voter registration campaign around our upcoming s
chool board elections in November!
Monday 7/24, 1-3pm, at Pikes Peak Community College, Rampart Campus, Room W101, "Poverty Simulator."
Join Pikes Peak United Way to get a glimpse into family life while living in poverty. What will you have to sacrifice to make it through the month? RSVP is required to attend. Send RSVP here.
***new event***
Monday 7/24, 6-7pm, at City Hall, "
Colorado Springs Rally for Medicare for All."
Gather to tell Representative Lamborn and Senators Gardner and Bennet that you are sick and tired of the quality of health care you are given depending on how much money you make. The United States spends far more per capita on health care than any other advanced nation and yet, we have some of the worst quality care. With close to 60 percent of Americans supporting single payer, the time to enact Medicare for All is now. It is time once and for all to guarantee quality, affordable health care as a right to every person in the United States. Healthcare is a human right, not a market commodity!
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community news
mobile food pantry (free food)
If you would like to volunteer and/or also pick up free food, please contact Meredith Burke.
**Next Mobile Food Pantry: 8/10.
**Product will be distributed first-come, first-served.
**Please bring re-usable bags, laundry baskets, or plastic tubs to carry food.
Saturday, 7/22, 10am-1pm.
Keller William Client's Choice Bldg,
107 Sundial Drive,
Woodland Park, CO 80863. Hosted by E-Tech recyclers. Come recycle your old electronics! All electronics will be completely free to recycle except for the following:
Televisions and Old CRT monitors...0.45 per pound
Hard Drive Destruction...$5.00 per drive (certified and photos emailed)
Cash and All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Call E-Tech with any questions you may have at 719-799-6517.
yappy hour
11am 7/23 & 2pm 7/24. Bring your cute pups to the patio at
The Brass Tap,
and have a couple brewskis in support of National Mill Dog Rescue!
rocky mountain cuups
7/23, 1-4pm -
Pagan Bingo and Soup Contest at All Souls in conjunction with
Colorado Springs Pagan Pride. Join us for an afternoon full of fun. There will be refreshments and cool prizes! $10 per person, $15 for couple, $25 per family will give you access to unlimited cards (limit 3 per game)! There will be a New Moon Ceremony following the event you are welcome to stay and join us in sacred circle.
7/24, 6:30-8:30pm - Meditation in the Small Hall at All Souls.
If you would like to bring snacks, feel free, but that's optional.
7/29, 6:30-8:30pm -
Lughnasadh Ritual at High Plains Church UU.
8/6, 6:30-8:30pm - Full Moon Ceremony
her talks: karla chapman, be your authentic self
As an "overcomer" herself, Karla created Radiate H.E.R. as a way to encourage women to live healthy, empowered, and resilient through abuse, violence, and/or mental health issues.
You did not deserve what happened to you; what happened to you does not DEFINE you. It's time to radiate who you are truly meant to be!!!! Order dinner between 5pm and 5:30pm (late comers are always welcome and we will share a seat for you). Talk starts at 5:30pm
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joys & concerns
None to share this week
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all souls board of trustees
Larry Norfleet, President,
Charles Peterson, Vice President
Gary Harrison, Treasurer
Judie McMath, Secretary
Kate Harrison, Member-at-Large
Bruce Leeson, Member-at-Large
Jan Otto, Member-at-Large
Terry Schultz, Member-at-Large
Rick Schwarz, Past President
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e-letter deadline
The deadline for each week's e-letter is
Wednesday at
noon, barring something truly unexpected, such as a last-minute cancellation. Other items submitted after deadline will run the following week. Please help us inform you by honoring the deadline. Thank you -- Tamsin
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