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In the Know
January 8, 2020
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All events are open and drop-ins are welcome, unless otherwise stated. If no contact person is listed, call or email the office with questions.
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Vulnerability Armor:
Even though we have many misconceptions about vulnerability - that it is weakness or oversharing, for instance - many of us are experts in avoiding it. Author Brene Brown talks about how we try to avoid and protect ourselves from vulnerability. So come join Rev. Anastassia as we explore together what vulnerability is and isn't, and to recognize when we are trying to avoid it.
Sermon Series "Becoming a Wholehearted People” (Jan. 12-Feb. 9)
Ever wish we could just get a prescription for being alive now, for being a citizen, a human being, a kind and caring and loving person--now--at this time in history? Of course we all have some good answers to this, but it can still feel hard and uncertain, and these contentious times don’t always make being brave, kind, and good easy. Harder still dealing with the fractionalization of our country and of moving towards a re-humanizing (as opposed to dehumanizing) of our communities and families and other relationships. Come join us as we explore steps to do just these things, as we unpack Brene Brown’s work Daring Greatly.
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Adult Forum, 9:30am Beattie Room
January 5,12,26 and February 2:
“Anguish and Achievement: A Look at the Jewish Experience.”
Don Knebel will present a four-part series that will look at the many times and places over the last 2600 years where the Jewish people have been discriminated against, persecuted and killed because of their beliefs and practices. Alongside this history of anguish is the history of achievements of the Jewish people- far out of proportion to their numbers. This series will show how Jewish anguish and achievements have often been linked – the persecutions leading to opportunities for achievement and the achievements leading to more persecutions.
January 19:
Review of the book
Them: Why We Hate Each Other and How to Heal
by Sen Ben Sasse. Charlie Baldwin presenting.
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Final Book Group Discussion For "House for Hope," 9:30AM January 19, Room 4
We have read three chapters of
House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty First Century
, by Rebecca Parker and John A. Buehrens. This will close out our discussion series, and cover the remaining chapters. All are welcome even if you have not participated previously.
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“Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice” traveling exhibit (in English and Spanish), January 9 to February 16, 2020 , Central Library, Atrium.
The exhibit was created by 22 communities as they explore the roots of climate and environmental inequality where they live—and envision more just futures.
IUPUI students and faculty worked closely with the Kheprw Institute and other community partners contributed to the Indianapolis local story “Legacies of Environmental Justice in Indianapolis” which includes two companion exhibits:
- Fall Creek: A Look at Art and the Environment , Tim Farris Photography – December 9- January 25th in the Yellow Gallery of the Cret building
- “Indianapolis Toxic Sites and Community Treasures” a Google Poly virtual tour created by Museum Studies students Alisha Baginski, Hannah Lundell, and Megan Perry
We hope you visit the exhibits happening from December 9 to February 16. All exhibits are open to the public and freely accessible during the Library’s public hours. For more information contact ekryderr@iupui.edu.
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Exploring UU and Path to Membership
Questions about Unitarian Universalism? Wondering what it means to belong here at All Souls? Bring your questions and be in conversation about what makes up this living tradition by attending “Exploring UU” and “Path to Membership.” Come and find answers to your questions with no obligation to become a member or join the church. These sessions are designed for people who are new to UU and to All Souls, but they are a great refresher for current members as well. RSVP via the connection cards at Sunday service or e-mail Allison at
join@allsoulsindy.org
.
Exploring
UU:
January 14,
7
pm, Backus Library
Path to Membership:
Janurary 21, 7pm, Backus Library
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Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 3pm. FREE, All Souls Unitarian Church
All Souls Unitarian Church is very pleased to present a concert by Purdue University’s Purduettes Choir. Celebrating music of all genres with a vast repertoire this multi-talented troupe of women represents the brightest and best from a variety of majors and areas of study. The concert, directed by Jeff Vallier, Director of the Purduettes and University Choir. The concert is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend. A punch and cookie reception will follow the concert.
Founded in 1942, the original Purduettes heartily fulfilled previously booked appearances of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club when the onset of World War II depleted the Glee Club’s roster.
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Whose History Is It Anyway? Webinar
Monday Evenings, January 27-February 24, 2020 7:45pm,
All Souls Indy
How much do you know about the roots of our faith tradition? Explore the history of Unitarianism, Universalism, and Unitarian Universalism in this five-week class. Using an anti-colonialist, multicultural lens, we’ll look beyond the traditional, dusty facts of history and examine to see how our faith was born and how it has developed and evolved over the years.
Topics include: Whose story is it anyway, Why history matters, The Roots of Liberal Religion, The Universalists, The Unitarians, Transcendentalism, Westward Expansion, Humanism, Consolidation, Principles and Sources, Drawing the Circle Wider, Indigenous, Latinx, Black and Non-Black People of Color, LGBTQ, and Disability.
Come learn together and join in group discussions following the sessions.
Presenter: Reverend Connie Simon. $10 fee per participant. RSVP to
programs@allsoulsindy.org
, or to inquire about financial assistance.
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IHN Program
We are again hosting homeless families at our church as part of the Interfaith Hospitality Network which is part of Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis. This is our seventh year of Hosting! We still need some volunteers for meal hosting, van driving, setting up rooms, and overnight hosting. The program runs January 19th through January 26th. Please sign up in Harris hall or contact Judy Lumbert at
jlumbert@comcast.net
and thank you for your help!
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Makerspace Volunteers Needed
Our makerspace is now (nearly) a blank canvas! In the coming weeks, we’ll be looking for people who are willing to share their carpentry skills! Before you hide behind the nearest object, let me clarify: we are NOT looking for an army of one. Rather, we’re seeking folks who can share their skills so that a wider, intergenerational cohort can work on constructing storage shelves and cabinets to replace those that were torn out during mold abatement last year.
We’ll also be seeking a paint crew, and if you like to sew, we need to freshen up our window treatments! This will make the space more usable for congregation members, and more attractive to potential community partners! See Sarah Cannon (families@allsoulsindy.org) with questions or offers of assistance!
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Coming of Age Program
Do you know a child in 6th-8th grade who has not yet participated in the Coming of Age program? We’ll be running an eight-session series this spring, and are very much looking forward to it! I’ll be sending information home to families enrolled in our program very soon; if you know of anyone who might not be on that list,
please reach out to
Sarah Cannon at
families@allsoulsindy.org
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Inclement Weather Policy
ln case of inclement weather the church might be closed. On inclement Sundays, call the church at 317-545-6005 and listen to the recorded message regarding whether or not the church is closed. Or tune into one of the three main broadcast stations (ABC, CBS, NBC) and listen for an announcement about All Souls Unitarian Church cancellations, or check their websites for the same information. A full copy of the policy is available in the church office or online
here
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Hosts needed for February Follies
Saturday, February 8th, 2 to 4pm.
Want to participate in a fun, relaxing afternoon during the dreary winter, raise money, and welcome new members? Host a follies table (with a $75 donation to the church) and decorate a long table with whatever theme and decorations and ornaments you’d like. All money raised goes towards the All Souls' general fund.
We’ll have entertainment and coffee and dessert, as well as small door prizes for everyone. This event has guests clamoring to return – come join the fun! Contact Jane Gosling (
jane@homeisjchart.com
) or Jenny Yumibe (
jenniferyumibe@yahoo.com
) to sign up or with any questions. Hope to see you there!
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Building Concerns
We have a new facilities manager, Danny Devault, who will be helping to care for our All Souls Indy home. If something in the building needs to be corrected, repaired, or addressed please contact Shelley Carver at
office@allsoulsindy.org
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I
n Our Hearts, Thoughts, and Prayers
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We celebrate the wedding of Madeline Foster and Jean-Luc Cattet. Many congratulations!
Richard Propes is now home from the hospital after surgery to remove yet more of one of his legs due to a severe infection.
Please consider sending Richard a note of encouragement or a Christmas card. It would mean so much to him! Richard’s address is:
Richard Propes
5115 Devon Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Please join us in expressing our thoughts, well-wishes and congratulations.
If you would like our community to hold a deep sorrow or joy of yours, or to share with us a significant update in your life, please email
Shelley Carver.
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