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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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Here, we share our annual service that people love or hate: the Blessing of the Animals, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi who is celebrated this month. And, of course, Simba and Pumbaa and Timon from the Lion King all help share the importance of our seventh principle, Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. And did I mention it's Blessing of the Animals???? So, bring your favorite non-human animal for a special blessing! As always, there will be an animal free zone for folks who are allergic or nervous around animals.
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 all souls news
john odlin art show
You are invited to enjoy the art of local artist John Odlin at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, Monday-Saturday, 9am-1pm, 10/13-10/21. John Odlin has a BA and a MFA (Painting) from American University in Washington, DC. His teaching credits include, San Diego City College, and UCCS. John's work has been shown in around the country as well as in Denver and the Pikes Peak Region.
John has donated 3 of the 12 paintings in the show to be raffled off in support of the Colorado Springs Sanctuary Coalition. Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20. The raffle will be held at 12pm on Sunday, 10/15, following service. Only one win per person. Persons who win can choose from among the show's 12 pieces of art. Note that the art showing will continue for a week after the raffle.
Auction Night is Saturday, 10/21, and it's going to be a funtastic evening! Admission is free, as are the buffet and childcare. This year's theme is "Find the Superhero Within" and costumes are encouraged, but optional (it is rumored your emcee has found his inner speedster and will be dressing the part). With nearly 120 donations in so far, there will be plenty to bid on.
Remember, if you can't be there on the night, you can still bid; just get a friend to be your proxy bidder and we'll bill you for your winnings. To help us plan the evening, we'd really like you to preregister (even if you will have a proxy bidder).
We also need helping hands before, during and after the Auction. If you volunteer, you may earn Auction Bucks and use them to bid throughout the evening! Click here
to volunteer. You can also keep up with the most current auction news at the ASUUC Auction Facebook page.
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
come party this saturday night!
Join us 6-8:30pm on Saturday, 10/21. Kids dine with their folks upstairs 5-6pm and then join us downstairs during the auction and watch
The Lego Batman Movie. Enjoy popcorn and dessert during intermission with a few special surprises - all free! Wear your costume or PJs if you prefer. Bring a pillow and come have fun!
trunk or treat
Our
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat will be 11:45am on Sunday, 10/29 (after social hour) in the All Souls parking lot. Children and families trick-or-treat from car to car in the safety of the church property. Trunks are opened and filled with treats from fellow All Souls members. Costumes welcomed and encouraged! As a tangible way to help others in Colorado Springs there is a suggested donation of one canned food or non-perishable item per person attending!
only one trunker spot remains
Be a part of Trunk or Treat with this fun and easy intergenerational event. All you need to do is arrive in our parking lot between 10am & 10:15am on 10/29 and hand out candy from your trunk to our trick-or-treaters at 11:45am. Feel free to decorate your trunk if desired. Look for the sign-up sheet at the RE table or contact Laurie. Due to limited parking, only those who sign up are guaranteed a spot, so don't miss out!
We have had on-going moving occurring in order to accommodate the new flooring downstairs. A HUGE thank you to the following for lending their time and muscles: Nate Kanuchok (3 times), Patrick Frydendall (3 times), James Cowdery (2 times), Dustin Kriner, Ty Herman, Bart Weinberger, Paul Sullivan, Jen Wolke, Gary Harrison, and Elmer, our sanctuary guest.
props for holiday pageant
We are in need of a few props. One large cardboard star (maybe 2 ½ ft. by 2 ½ ft.) - either gold or silver, two staffs, and a small wooden feeding trough. If you can help, contact Laurie.
See if any of these available slots are of interest to you. Want to play a game? Then sign up for 11/19 or 1/28. Want to go ice skating? Then sign up for 1/7. Want to be a part of Being UU and learning our 7 principles? Then sign up for 1/14 or 1/21. Sign up using our
Sign-Up Genius or
email Laurie.
it's not too late to register
If you think All Souls is a fit for you and your children, please register your kids! Look for the light blue registration form at the RE Table. By doing so we get a chance to better know you and your children, be made aware of any concerns or allergies and it helps to better plan and keep you updated. There is no charge to register!
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children
last week
It was fabulous to be back downstairs after some new flooring installation! Work will continue to progress as we move forward with this project. Thank you to Jack Phairchyld for teaching and Linda Rossetti for assisting in the Air Element Class. They continued to explore our 1st principle as they practiced with their ribbon sticks, did some role playing and explored the Beatitudes. Many thanks to Janele Johnson for teaching and Lori Salgado for assisting in the Fire Element Class as they explored the idea of questioning and our 4th principle as represented by a magnifying glass. They discussed Maria Mitchell and how hard she had to work to question things back in the late 1800's, did a word search, and found some commonality with each other through playing Have You Ever...
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This is an intergenerational service of The Blessing of the Animals.Everyone is invited to worship together and bring your pet, stuffed animal, or photo of a pet if you prefer.There will be no RE classes or Youth Group but Nursery/PreK care will be available.
10/29
Being UU
continues. Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to RE and stay for Trunk or Treat at 11:45am in the All Souls Parking lot.
nursery/pre-k
What an awesome group of kids!Our theme for November will be "Gratefulness" as we explore what grateful means and what we are grateful for.
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youth
Youth had their first Con of the school year. It was held at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden and the theme was Courage to Care. There were gaggles, caucuses, coffee house time and free time as new friendships were made and existing ones were strengthened. Remember no Youth Group this Sunday so we can all worship together for The Blessing of the Animals. See you back in Youth Group on 10/29 and remember to stay that day for Trunk or Treat immediately following church 'cause who doesn't want candy?
trippers update
The next 9th Grade Trip meeting is a retreat which will be held 11/3-11/5 at Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins.
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local activism & awareness
10/21, 9:45-11:15am, at Sand Creek Library, "
CONO Coffee & Community-Prescription for Health." This week they will discuss public health. Panel Q&A with Kelley Vivian (El Paso County Public Health), Carly (City Parks), CONO (Neighborhood Cleanups). Free coffee and breakfast provided.
10/21, 7-9pm, at Welcome Fellow, 616 N. Tejon St.
Socktoberfest Benefit Concert (w/ MEDIC).
Join Car Window Poetry and MEDIC
for a benefit concert
in support of
Urban Peak Colorado Springs
. Your admission into the show will be items for donations! Every night in the United States, an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets. Let's prove that even the smallest acts of love, like sharing a poem or donating socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who are homeless! Check out Urban Peak's list of needed items
here.
Learn more
here.
10/28, 9:45-11:15am, at Sand Creek Library, "CONO Coffee & Community-Community Building." This week they will discuss community building. Panel Q&A with Taj Stokes (Thrive), Regina English, Jeannie Orozco (RISE), Allen Beauchamp (Bike CS). Free coffee and breakfast provided.
***new event***
10/29, 12pm, at Dorchester Park, "Food for a Neighbor." Bring food to our neighbors without homes. Donated winter clothes will be greatly appreciated since we're heading into colder weather this season. Join us in strengthening the Colorado Springs community.
11/1-11/5, 8am-5pm, at Care and Share Food Bank, "
Pumpkins for Pigs Contest."
After Halloween, don't throw out your pumpkins! Donate them to the pigs and chickens at Heritage Belle Farms. Simply drop off your pumpkins in the trailer parked at Care and Share Food Bank. Please remember to take out all candles and lights before donating your pumpkin and please no painted or decorated pumpkins. Pumpkins are fed directly to the animals. Click here to learn how your donation allows you to enter to win a free sausage sampler from Heritage Farms.
11/2, 7-9pm, at Tim Gill Center for Public Media, "From the Ashes." Join 350 Colorado Springs for a special screening of "From the Ashes," hosted by Independent Film Society of Colorado. Free admission, donations appreciated. Coal is a huge issue in our community come and get the facts about what it means for our environment, our health and our economy. RadicalMedia LLC and Bloomberg Philanthropies new documentary that goes beyond the rhetoric of the "war on coal." Presented by National Geographic TV the film takes a compelling and often heartbreaking look at stake for our economy, health, and climate. Learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for our future.
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community news
zonta's pikes peak gold trivia night
This unique event, held 6:30-9:30pm on Friday, 10/20, at International Dance Club, is a family-friendly, fun-filled evening that will bring laughter and smiles (and maybe some money!) to friends, colleagues, and families. Since 1949, the Zonta Club of the Pikes Peak Area has devoted funds to scholarships for women returning to the workforce as well as to high school seniors seeking to further their education in Public Affairs or Aeronautics and other highly technical fields. Sign up individually or as a team here.
japanese cultural festival & bazaar
Attend UCCS' community-favorite
bazaar and entertainment extravaganza, 10am-3pm on Saturday, 10/21. Enjoy taiko, koto, shamisen, martial arts demos, sushi, bento, and Japanese food and snacks. Peruse, and purchase if you are so inclined, original Japanese housewares, consignment kimonos, decor items, yukatas, Japanese art, bonsai, jewelry, pottery, calligraphy, and much more. This event is hosted by the
Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado.
mobile food pantry
All are welcome, 11am-12pm on Friday, 10/27, to pick up free food at Deerfield Hills Community Center. Past food options have included bread, peppers, apricots, potatoes and watermelon.
**Product will be distributed first-come, first-served.
**Please bring re-usable bags, laundry baskets, or plastic tubs to carry food.
If you would like to volunteer to help package food into bags, distribute, etc., please contact the community center. Next mobile food pantry is 12/22.
samhain trail
Bring your feisty pixies and haunting ghouls! 5-8pm on Saturday, 10/28, it's time for the 5th annual Samhain Trail! The veils are thin and you will celebrate in old world fashion with a guided walk through the mystical woods. There will be storytellers and bards and every stop will have a gift for each child. After the trail walk, enjoy pot-luck sweet treats, music and warm drinks by the fire. This year the Catamount Institute is involved, bringing our nature-loving environmental stewards into the celebrations. Sign up is required here.
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joys & concerns
joys
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concerns
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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 & Shawn
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