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All Souls Unitarian Universalist E-Letter
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This week's editor:
Shawn Yasutake
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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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12/2 ~ living in the midst of letting go
One of the odd things about our culture is how we tend to categorize our senior citizens as having lived their lives already. The reality is that our seniors have a lot to teach us about how to live fully at whatever age, while letting go of things that once seemed so important. Join us at our annual SAGES service where we will celebrate the gifts and wisdom of our older folks and welcome new SAGES into our midst.
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all souls news
If you are in need of a working washer, dryer, and/or refrigerator, Beth Woods has a set that she needs to pass on to someone. If you are interested, please contact her at
512-461-3506. If you don't have a way to transport and/or load/unload this set, Gary Harrison says that the Buildings and Grounds crew may be able to help. Call him at 719-339-1781 if you want these items and need assistance in moving them to your place.
congregational work day
A small but hardy band of workers showed up for the Congregational work day on Saturday, 12/1. The volunteers were able to make huge strides in cleaning and protecting the beautiful wood in the Great Hall. In addition to getting several small repairs and cleaning chores done, they were also able to put up a few decorations to welcome the holiday season. Later that evening, participants in the Parade of Lights were able to enjoy a warm beverage and some other refreshments while admiring the results of the day's hard work.
Please give a big thank you to Kate and Will Crow, Becky, Gary and Kate Harrison, Jim and Judy Michali, Bill and Cathy Matthews, Rick Schwarz and Karen Slimp. Together they created a warm and welcoming interior for the Parade of Lights Warming Station and helped prepare the church for the busy holiday season coming up! Give them a hug and a thank you the next time you see them!
new ushers needed!
The usher team is in urgent need of new volunteers. Ushers provide support in several ways each Sunday. Ushers are the welcoming smile and handshake as you walk in the door. They also play a key role is the safety and security of our services. If you are looking for a way to support All Souls by giving some of your time, please contact Sarah Bethke (719) 354-5373.
art club meeting
Fellow artists, come join us next week. Bring in your favorite art supplies and a brown bag lunch. This gathering is meant to be friendly, relaxed, fun, and of course... creative!! Creative time will be from 10am-11:30am, followed by a social lunch. Please email Pam Brown with your contact information (name and phone number) if you are interested.
free scottish dance lessons
We are lucky to have Scottish dance master John Crumlin return again to All Souls to teach a free session of easy dances that can be done at our Solstice Party later in December. Everyone is welcome on Saturday, 12/15, starting at 1pm in the Small Hall. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes. We will be reviewing dances taught last year and adding a new step or two.
save the date!
The annual All Souls Winter Solstic
e Party will take place 6-9:30pm(ish) on Friday, 12/21. Food will be potluck, so please bring a favorite dish to share. Hard and soft drinks will be provided. Music by the Rare Ould Times, members of the All Souls choir, and other guests will be featured, along with juggling, ritual, and dancing! A donation of $15 is suggested.
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
Let me extend a big thank you to the following people who answered RE's call for help: Cathy Mathews, Tim Cafferty, Linda Rossetti and Jenny George. You are ROCK STARS!
openings still available
We need a Leader Assistant for Contemplate This! - Drumming Circle and Movements on 12/30, an Assistant for Team Game Day - Ice Skating on 1/6, a Leader Assistant for Contemplate This! - Yoga Day on 1/20, and a Teacher for our older kids in the Fire Element Class - Eyes on the Prize on 1/27. Any size commitment is welcome.Check out our
Sign-Up Genius
to sign up.
Any size commitment is welcome. Experience not required. Everything provided. Various positions available. Come join in the fun!
Contact Laurie
with any questions.
re registration
Have you registered for Religious Exploration (RE) at All Souls? Just check out our on-line registration. We ask that you fill out a new registration form EACH year. Please register your kids (babies through youth group) now so we can better plan, be informed, and keep you updated. There is no charge to register.
I hope your dollars and coins are filling up your Guest at Your Table box. This is an annual intergenerational program sponsored by the UUSC to raise support for and awareness about key human rights issues. This year's theme is Justice Across Borders, a subject very near and dear to this church. This program is an opportunity to celebrate grassroots partnership, support human rights, and learn about just four of these individuals - the "guests" in Guest at Your Table. The brochures and collection boxes are available for you at the RE Table so pick one up and help us continue this great tradition of hope and help!
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children
Our Air Element class explored life cycles. We acted out a frog metamorphosis, heard a story about a caterpillar growing up, and made coffee filter butterflies. Many thanks to Linda Rossetti for teaching and Cathy Mathews for assisting. Our Fire Element class examined the idea that nobody's perfect. Do you know what silly putty, chocolate chip cookies, Velcro, sticky notes, a Slinky, and a bar of Ivory soap have in common? Each one exists only because someone accidentally made it while trying to invent something else. Then the class finished by exploring Wabi-Sabi and made their own version of raku pottery creating the beauty of imperfection. Thank you to Julie Brady for teaching and to Michelle Freddolino for assisting.
12/9
Contemplate This! meets Team Game Day as we try our hand at group juggling! No worries if you can't juggle as it is for all ages and abilities. There will be team building and problem solving as we fo
cus in the moment while working together toward common goals.
12/16
It's Worm Day - oh yeah! Our Air Element Class and Fire Element class will come together to learn about decomposition and how that fits into our 7th principle and the interdependent web. We will observe real worms and get the opportunity, with family approval, to take some home for further study. When you are done observing at home, worms can be returned to All Souls and placed in our large worm habitat here in RE as we continue to feed and care for the worms over the winter. We will release them and their castings into our All Souls gardens in the spring.
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youth
yruu youth group
This Sunday in In Youth Group we will determine our slogan(s) for our campaign so they can be incorporated throughout the teams and begin putting our thoughts together. Research team is to begin this week. Poster supplies will be available. Bring large cardboard if you have it. Let the teams begin! Everyone is encouraged to attend the last Youth Group session of 2018 on December 16th. It will be a reflective morning designed to increase our empathy and compassion for each other. We will do a sharing activity with deep sharing about the activity afterwards.
7th-9th grade owl
This Sunday we start our next unit entitled Relationships with a workshop on Healthy Relationships on 12/9 and Relationship Skills on 12.16. There will be no OWL from 12/23 through 1/6/19 for Winter Break. Classes will resume on January 13th.
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local activism & awareness
Editors' note: Occasionally, changes are made to these events after publication. Please click on the links provided if you are interested in attending something, to make sure the details have not changed. Thank you!
Ongoing, at Colorado Springs Rescue Mission, blankets needed. Colorado Springs City Council recently voted $500k for additional beds at the Colorado Springs Rescue Mission and the Salvation Army RJM Center. This latest taste of cold and snowy weather lends urgency to helping those in our community without shelter from the coming winter.
Besides needing beds, there is always a need for blankets. If you would like to donate a blanket, quilt, comforter or throw, it would be much appreciated at the shelters. Besides individual people donating, a sewing or needlework group could also help. Sometimes the shelter sends along a blanket when a homeless person leaves, and they are also given out to those turned away due to lack of bed space. if you have a heart to help a person be warm, please consider donating a new or gently used blanket.
The Rescue Mission has a donation warehouse one block west of their campus at 111 West Las Vegas Street. Suggested times are weekdays from 9:30am-4:30pm and Saturday from 9-11am. The Salvation Army accepts donations at their R.J. Montgomery Center, 709 South Sierra Madre Street, near Cimarron, behind the power plant. Best time to donate there is 9am-12pm on weekdays.
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12/11, 7:30pm, at Cinemark Carefree Circle, Encore Presentation of "Allegiance."
An encore, big-screen presentation of the Broadway play, "Allegiance," presented by George Takei. Straight from its Broadway run and inspired by the true-life experience of its star George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes), Allegiance follows one family's extraordinary journey in this untold American story. Their loyalty was questioned, their freedom taken away, but their spirit could never be broken. Rejoice in one family's triumphant story of hope, love, and forgiveness in this groundbreaking musical.
The movie presentation will be showing at the Cinemark Carefree Circle.
This is a reserved-seating event.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $13 for children and must be
purchased in advance. To purchase tickets,
click here
. We are
thinking of having a short
discussion session afterwards, but you can come just for the show.
12/14, 6-8pm, at ASUUC, "Solidarity Dinner with a Cause." Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission is hosting a dinner with a little bit of fun, a lot a bit of flair! Come on down and have a great meal for a great cause! Help them Activate their Activism!
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community news
Editors' note: Occasionally, changes are made to events after publication. Please click on the links provided if you are interested in attending something, to make sure the details have not changed. Thank you!
sustainability group news
Are you in need of a quick, hand-made, and sustainable gift? If so, there will be a DIY Beeswax food wrap workshop on Sunday, 12/16, at Who Gives a Scrap, 520 W. Colorado Ave. The workshop will run from 1pm-2:30 pm. The wrap takes about 15 minutes to make and the project is suitable for all ages, including younger children (must be supervised). This is the perfect gift for anyone who eats. For more information, email Kate Crow or call her at
503-753-5471
support cos womxn's march
The 2019 COS Womxn's March serves as an opportunity for Colorado Springs to come
together in
solidarity, to celebrate, and to keep momentum for progress alive! Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to access a permit to march downtown, insure the event, provide refreshments and portable toilets, and ensure proper clean up. Please consider donating to help cover these costs. Any amount helps! And please, spread the word. More details regarding the event will be posted soon! If you are interested in helping organize or volunteering, please contact Catherine G. via FB messenger.
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joys & concerns
joys
concerns
My daughter, Gabbi, is struggling desperately with low self-esteem. She may fail this school year; she's incredibly strong, but due to her depression, she doesn't realize it. Please keep Gabbi in your thoughts and send her strength and positive thoughts. -AngelMy daughter, Gabbi, is struggling desperately with low self-esteem. She may fail this school year; she's incredibly strong, but due to her depression, she doesn't realize it. Please keep Gabbi in your thoughts and send her strength and positive thoughts. -Angel
Gerald is still in the hospital. He needs to consult with a cardiologist and can use your positive thoughts and prayers.
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all souls board of trustees
Judie McMath, President
Wendy Mike, Vice-President
Gary Harrison, Treasurer
Kate Harrison, Secretary
Rick Schwarz, Past President
Terry Schultz, Member-at-Large
Bruce Leeson, Member-at-Large
Jim Michali, Member-at-Large
Shawn Yasutake, Member-at-Large
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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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