A.B. Lugo (he/him)

E-mail the transition team: Roger ~ Sonya ~ Christine

E-mail the church office ~ ASUUC website

Sunday Service Time: 10:30am on Zoom

The Office Administrator will keep hours at the church 9am-1pm, Tuesdays through Fridays. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, phone calls and e-mails are preferable to in-person visits.

11/07 ~ Unitarianism and All Souls - Rev. Christine Robinson

Join us on Zoom. We’ll start this morning on a series of sermons explaining the four-legged stool that is Unitarian Universalism which was formed by two theologies (Unitarianism and Universalism) and two philosophies, Transcendentalism and Humanism. And, we will honor the Christian Holiday of All Souls (the day after All Saints... which is the day after Halloween) on which all the ordinary souls of the world, our beloved deceased, are honored. So bring some pictures of your beloved deceased to the service. You’ll have a chance to hold them up to your camera so we can all see them. It does seem that this should be a major holiday for the people of All Souls UU Church!  

Click HERE to see upcoming service themes.

The sharing of Joys and Sorrows (including concerns) is now part of our online worship services. If you have a joy and/or sorrow to express, but you can't join the service, you can submit it before Sunday, and we'll include it in the service. To do that, e-mail the church office with the subject: "Joys and Sorrows".

We need volunteers to help us with A/V support before, during and after our worship services. Non-technical and technical help are both needed. Training will be provided. If you're interested, email Rick Schwarz, Production Coordinator.

--Rev. Roger Butts

The county's COVID risk level is still at Very High Risk, so all large indoor and outdoor gatherings are still suspended. Gatherings of less than 10 people in the church are allowed as long as 1) all persons are masked and socially distanced, and 2) the meeting is reserve through the church office in advance (including providing a contact person) with the church office. To find a COVID-19 vaccine, visit the Where Can I Get a Vaccine? page of the El Paso County Public Health website.

You are invited to join Roger Butts and Marta Fioriti on a downtown stroll (!) for First Friday. We will begin at Wild Goode Meeting House for hot chocolate, coffee, wine, or beer and then we will proceed to Kreisler and G44 art galleries across the street to look at the pretty art work. It will be a fun time ti get to know each other a bit better and to enjoy our lovely part of downtown. RSVP to Roger or call him at (719) 433-3135.

Artists and hobbyists come join our group. This gathering is meant to be friendly, relaxed, fun, and of course... creative!! Bring in your favorite art supplies or hobbies. Creative time will be from 10am-11:30am, followed by discussion. For more info, e-mail Pam Brown.

The All Souls Green Sanctuary Team will have their next meeting in the Small Hall at All Souls Church. Masks will be required. If you previously expressed interest or are interested in being a part of this process, please RSVP Evony McKenna HERE if you are able to attend. 

The All Souls Book Group chooses books to read and then meets from 6:30pm-8pm on the last Wednesday of the month (typically) for a discussion of that month's book. The Book Group is currently active via Zoom and welcoming of new participants. The 2021 schedule and list of books can be found HERE. In November, the Book Group will be nominating and voting for the books to read in 2022. Please contact Bonnie Corwin, if you would like more information or to be added to the Book Group e-mail list.

The Place, which "ignites the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create self-determined, fulfilled lives" has a vision that "all Colorado youth have safe housing, supportive relationships, and the opportunity for self-sufficiency and success." Kaye Brabec, 719-434-2053, is happy to facilitate picking up and delivering donations at any time if needed. Click here to visit their website. Please look at their website where their immediate needs are listed with a synopsis of their history, mission, programs, and locations. They are always in need of new pillows, and large duffle bags, thereby avoiding the youth using garbage bags to transport their belongings. Contact information for donations and in-kind goods, with drop-off appointments, can all be explained through Fiona Bachoroski, Development Coordinator, 719-338-9257. They have an updated list of current needs.

It's been a while since our small groups have met! If your affinity or covenant group is interested in resuming meetings on Zoom, we currently have a church account that can be shared by multiple groups; meetings just need to be one at a time. If your group is interested in meeting on Zoom, please contact A.B. to receive instructions on proceeding further with our Zoom account.

Have you tried Text to Give? Here’s why you should.

1. It’s easy. Just text GIVE (or give) to (719) 399-5433. The first time you do this, you will be asked some questions in addition to how much you want to give, like what credit card you want to use and what your email address is. After the first time, though, all you need to do is find “Give to ASUUC” in your text message list, enter the amount you want to give, and press Send. It takes two seconds, and you don’t have to fumble for loose change.

2. It’s informative. After hitting Send, you will immediately get a return text telling you how much you gave and how to get a refund if you made a mistake (that’s easy, too). You will also get an e-mail from our bookkeeper, Trudy Wells, thanking you for your donation and reminding you what card was charged.

3. You can do it any time. It works all the time, not just during Sunday Services. So, if you attend an All Souls event, or watch the church’s YouTube channel, or just feel thankful that All Souls is here for you, grab your phone and text a contribution. You’ll be glad you did.

Saturday, November 20, 2021, 12-2pm, Play in the Park! - Join us at America The Beautiful Park for a family get together, picnic style! Grab your basket, sandwiches, and drinks and join us at the playground! All friends and family welcome!

January 2022 (official date TBD) - Ice Skating at Acacia! - Let's go ice skating! Join us at Acacia Park as we ring in the new year by burning away what we no longer want to hold onto and sliding into new possibilities!

Cars alone account for about half of the carbon footprint of a typical two-vehicle American family” (from The Good Guide to Measuring Your Carbon Footprint).

Editor's note: Please e-mail any joys or concerns you wish to be included in the e-letter.

Ongoing

COVID Mask Crafters, an international collective of stitchers making home-sewn masks for healthcare workers, needs your help. Needed: sewers, donations of material (sheets, pillowcases, etc), drivers to pick up and deliver masks, and financial support. If you are interested in helping, please visit visit the website or email the Mask Crafters.

These are challenging times. If you could use some help in your grief now, and the pandemic is adding to the stress, there is help. There is a free online grief group for anyone who needs support. To find the group, go to www.Facebook.com/groups/David Kessler.

The first weekend of every month, The Aquaponic Garden holds a garden market at the Mountain Springs Church. The fish waste is converted by naturally occurring water-borne bacteria into vital nutrients that are absorbed by the plants which in turn clean the water for recirculation back into the fish tank. This type of system uses approximately 20% of the water used in traditional soil-based gardens. They sell their produce to support their donations of fresh produce to several local charitable organizations.

Do you know someone or are you in need of FREE food, toiletries, etc? Join Chopcos 11am-1pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4360 Bradley Rd for a drive-thru pantry.

Dog, cat, and some small animal food and supplies to share. This is a first-come, first-served basis event and piggybacks on Church for All Nations' human food pantry 10am-12:30pm, every 3rd Saturday of the month.

People sometimes face the stark choice between food and medicine. In Colorado's El Paso & Teller Counties, Open Bible Medical Clinic & Pharmacy also serves as a Community Pharmacy dispensing free prescription medication to our neighbors who are uninsured. Residents of the county can qualify for our services if they are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. 10am-2pm every Thursday and 9am-1pm every Saturday.

The Chinook Center holds a weekly free grocery distribution 12-2pm on Sundays.

El Paso County has compiled a lengthy list of local food distribution locations here.

 Evony McKenna, Member-at-Large