When we experience life transitions, be they joyful or devastating, we need community to support us. Welcoming a new baby into the world, grieving the loss of a loved one, grappling with a surprising health challenge – whatever the case may be, All Souls’ ministers and members are here for you. Contact Minister of Congregational Care Tony Coleman (
tcoleman@allsouls.ws
) to learn about the ways our community can support you.
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Friday, September 13
All Souls Homecoming Terrace Concert
featuring live band karaoke with Northeast Corridor! Join us as we kick off another great church year at All Souls by singing and dancing with the area’s #1 live karaoke band, Northeast Corridor! This event is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes and start practicing the lyrics for your favorite pop tunes. We’ll have beer and wine for sale. Music program participants: join us at intermission for a special announcement and champagne toast! 5:30-8:00 pm, terrace.
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Saturday, September 14
Gardening Day.
Join us for weeding, pruning, watering, and planting activities to keep the gardens blooming and beautiful. Contact Meg Staines (
mstaines@cgs.us.com
; 443.745.4214) with questions. 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (no later, must make room for wedding), meet in courtyard.
Sunday, September 15
Women of Color Preaching Series
. In this year of transition for our ministry team, we are bringing the voices of women of color to our pulpit. Throughout the church year, All Souls will host prominent women of color preachers from within Unitarian Universalism and beyond. The series kicks off next Sunday, as we welcome the Rev. Dr. Rosemary Bray McNatt, president and professor of ministry at Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA. Other confirmed preachers in the series include the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis of Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan and the Rev. Sofia Betancourt, professor of theology at Starr King School. If you have suggestions for folks you’d like us to consider inviting, please send them to Rev. Hardies (
rhardies@allsouls.ws
).
UU Climate Justice Conference.
All Souls, along with other Unitarian Universalist organizations, will host an afternoon conference on climate justice and building a movement for a Green New Deal. It will feature a combination of national and local speakers, with emphasis on people from frontline communities and youth. This session is part of a larger conference happening Sep. 15-17, which includes more fantastic speakers (including at least one Member of Congress) and lobbying. Speakers for the Sunday session (12:30 – 5:30 pm at All Souls) include:
- Basav Sen, Climate Justice Project Director at the Institute for Policy Studies, one the leading organizations working on climate solutions that address racial, economic, gender and other forms of inequality;
- Chris Bradshaw, Founder and Executive Director of Dreaming Out Loud, which creates economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized community members through building a healthy, equitable food system;
- Levi Draheim, UU from Brevard Country, FL, and—at 12-years-old—the youngest plaintiff in the Juliana v United States climate lawsuit; and
- Julian Brave Noisecat, Director of Green New Deal Strategy, Data for Progress, US policy lead for the global grassroots climate campaign, 350.org and a proud member of the Canim Lake Band Tsq’escen (First Nations).
Young Souls Brunch
. Brunch is an excellent event to attend if you are new. Questions? Contact Matt (
mattkriegervii@gmail.com
). 1:00 pm; meet in Pierce Hall to walk to nearby restaurant.
Mindful Souls Potluck.
Join us for a mindful eating practice, good food, and fellowship. 1:00 pm, courtyard (or dining room if it rains).
All Souls ESL (English as a Second Language)
is gearing up for the fall semester. If you are interested in teaching or tutoring, you must attend volunteer training. No teaching experience is necessary. We are also looking for a volunteer to coordinate student outreach efforts. Email all.souls.esl.dc@gmail.com. Fall classes will meet Sundays, 9/22-12/15, 1:00-2:45pm at the church. Interested adult students can register in person any Sunday during class. Training: 11am - 2pm (after the first service), Longfellow Room.
Monday, September 16
Young Souls Happy Hour with Tony Coleman
. Join us for our monthly happy hour! This month we’re hosting Tony Coleman, All Souls’ new Minister of Congregational Care and the new staff liaison to Young Souls. We’re really excited to have Tony, so be sure to come out and introduce yourself or say hello! This is also an excellent opportunity for newcomers to meet other young souls. Questions? Contact Matt (mattkriegervii@gmail.com). Mon., Sep. 16, 5:30-7:30 pm; El Chucho (3313 11th St NW).
Tuesday, September 17
Kindred Spirits Men’s Group
invites interested men to a monthly open salon to discuss a variety of topics from a men’s perspective while deepening our connections as All Souls Unitarian men. Contact Philip Smith (
philips442@gmail.com
) for more info and to RSVP. Third Tuesday of every month. Tue., Sep. 17, 7:15 - 9:00 pm, at a member’s home near All Souls.
Wednesday, September 18
Reeb Project for Voting Rights Fall Organizing Meeting
. Come help us plan for our work fighting voter suppression and supporting voter engagement and turnout this fall. We will partner with an interfaith coalition in Virginia to get out the vote in the critical state legislative elections and will also look at opportunities to register voters and support voting rights around the DMV and in other states. Questions? Contact ascvotingrights@gmail.com. Wed., Sep. 18, 7:00 pm, All Souls Church.
Saturday, September 21
All Souls Crab Fest!
Feast with fellow All Souls. New to us? Get to know us in a friendly, laidback environment. Been around a while? Deepen connections to your community. All you can eat! Crabs, fish, hot dogs, tomatoes, beans, corn, slaw, hush puppies, beer, soft drinks. Tickets online now at www.all-souls.org and Sundays at the Silver Souls tables in Pierce Hall and the Reeb Lobby. Join the fun, rain or shine! Music by our own Crab Fest DJ, Mikel! $40.00/adults, $10.00/ages 6-12, free/ages 0-5. Proceeds benefit All Souls Church. Sponsored by the Silver Souls. Sat., Sep. 21, 1:00-4:00 pm, Pierce Hall.
Souls in the Center Have a Game Day
. Bring your favorite board game! Sat., Sep. 21, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Marx Cafe (3203 Mt. Pleasant St NW).
Sunday, September 22
Joining All Souls
. Ready to become a member of the church? Attend this three-hour class on the meaning of membership and then sign the book, making it official. Register at www.all-souls.org/welcome. Sun., Sep. 22, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Longfellow Room.
Find Your Ministry Fair
. How do you fit into our shared ministry? Come talk to representatives from all of the church's groups and ministries. After each service, Pierce Hall.
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How Unitarian Universalists can organize accountably + effectively + sustainably to create climate justice
Sunday, September 15, 12:30 – 5:30 pm, All Souls Church
The Framework for
Just Transition
: Moving from an Extractive Economy to a Regenerative Economy
- Basav Sen, Climate Justice Project Director at the Institute for Policy Studies, which focuses on climate solutions at the national, state, and local level that address racial, economic, gender and other forms of inequality
Spirit and Values: It Matters How We Show Up
Values in Action at the Local Level
- Chris Bradshaw, Founder and Executive Director of Dreaming Out Loud, which creates economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized community members through building a healthy, equitable food system
- Doris Marlin on the Strengthen Local Climate Commitments (SLCC) campaign, a collaboration between the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Green Sanctuary Program and the UU Ministry for Earth
Joining and Building the Movement: What’s Happening and How to Connect
- Aly Tharp, Program Director at UU Ministry for Earth, on the UUA-UUMFE Create Climate Justice campaign and Just Transition priority focus
- Levi Draheim, UU from Brevard Country, FL, and—at 12-years-old—the youngest plaintiff in the Juliana v United States climate lawsuit
- Julian Brave Noisecat, Director of Green New Deal Strategy, Data for Progress, US policy lead for the global grassroots climate campaign, 350.org and a proud member of the Canim Lake Band Tsq’escen (First Nations)
- TBA: A Speaker from the Sunrise Movement on the youth-led Global Climate Strike happening in the United States on Friday, September 20
Individuals from All Souls can
register online
for the Sunday program ($0-$20 sliding scale, lunch included)
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$40.00/adults, $10.00/ages 6-12, free/ages 0-5.
Click on image to buy tickets online. Tickets also available from the Silver Souls tables in Pierce Hall and the Reeb Lobby on Sundays.
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Religious Education for Children and Youth
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This Week in RE:
On this first day of RE for the new church year, classes will also work on creating their Class Covenants.
PreK 2’s/3’s (and 11:15 2’s-4’s) - Room 5: “I Am Special” - Reading “I Like Me”, about a charming pig who proves the best friend you can have is yourself.
Pre-K 4’s (9:30 only) - Room 3: “Each of Us is Important and Special” Read “Arthur the Aardvark”, about learning to like who you are.
K/1st - Room 1: Return to room after Children’s Chapel. “What is Unitarian Universalism?”
2nd/3rd - Room 2: Art Workshop in Studio after Chapel. Make class banner.
4th/5th - Spirit Room: Return to Spirit Room after Chapel. Plan wall mural reflecting UU values. Symbolism of chalice.
Middle School: Covenant & Community Building
HS Youth Group (11:15 only): Youth Group Kickoff!! Inaugurating the new room, welcoming new members, and beginning to form covenant. Greeters will be there to direct you to the meeting room (via the stairs on the NW corner of the sanctuary).
Upcoming REvents & Opportunities:
RE Teacher Orientation - THIS Saturday, September 14th, 9:30am to 12:30pm. New elements this year include 1hr devoted to Positive Discipline Classroom Management led by the Parent Encouragement Program, expedited review of policy & procedures and a full hour allotted to meeting with your teaching teams. Teachers should RSVP (Y or N) to their team Liaison, or to
jploeser@allsouls.ws
or
dmiller@allsouls.ws
.
Registration Today for RE! - A new year of RE begins this Sunday, September 15th. Now’s the time to sign your students up! Remember, registration mandatory yet free of cost, and requires a volunteer commitment for each participating family. Click here to register!
http://www.all-souls.org/re/registration
REvent Calendar:
Sept 22 - Teacher Dedication (both services)
Oct 6 - HS Youth Group Fall Retreat (4th-6th)
Oct 13 - RE Pancake Breakfast
Oct 27 - Halloween Haunted House
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Serve on Sundays! As we enter the new church year, we need volunteers to help make Sundays happen. Ushers hand out programs and perform some safety functions. Contact Mark (markhowardmatthews@gmail.com). Greeters welcome newcomers and provide information about the church. Contact Gary (gpenn@allsouls.ws). Counters count the collection plate. Contact Ingrid Frey (ingafrey@gmail.com).
All Souls ESL (English as a Second Language) is gearing up for the fall semester. If you are interested teaching or tutoring with the program, please plan to attend mandatory volunteer training on Sunday, September 15th, from 11am - 2pm (after the first service) in the Longfellow Room. No teaching experience is necessary. We are also looking for a volunteer to coordinate our student outreach efforts. Please email
all.souls.esl.dc@gmail.com
. Fall classes will meet Sundays from 1-2:45pm at the church 9/22-12/15. Interested adult students can register in person at All Souls any Sunday during class.
The Leadership Development and Nominating Committee is recruiting candidates to serve as trustees or officers in 2020. The LDNC will interview candidates this fall and present a slate of candidates for the congregation to vote on at the annual Congregational Meeting in December. In addition to four members of the board of trustees, we are also looking for candidates for treasurer, secretary, and membership secretary. We are especially seeking candidates with strong communications, legal, finance and budgeting experience. Interested in serving? Info and application at
www.all-souls.org/ldnc
. Application deadline: September 29. Questions? Contact co-chairs Maya Hermann (
hermann.maya@icloud.com
) or Chuck Wooldridge (
cwooldridge108@comcast.net
).
Are you passionate about reproductive justice and a regular poster on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Do you have a way with words (or 280 characters)? The All Souls RJ Initiative is looking to grow our movement by adding a volunteer social media coordinator to our awesome leadership team. Check us out at
www.all-souls.org/repro-justice
and contact us with your interest at
ASCU.reprojustice@gmail.com
.
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All Souls Church Unitarian | 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington DC 20009
202.332.5266| www.all-souls.org
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