How to Get It Done

Saturday, May 22, 9- 11:30, Bagels at 8:45

Is committee service a spiritual practice?  How do things work around here?  Have things changed lately?  Can I make my service easier and more rewarding?

Whether you are new to All Souls or have been here forever, you will learn from this updated refresher course.  We will address topics ranging from how to reserve a room to the care and feeding of volunteers.

Introduction by Rev. Kendyl Gibbons.  Discussion leader, Rev. Diana Hughes.

Sponsored by the Leadership Development Task Force.

“Awakening the Dreamer”

Saturday, April 27, All Souls, 9:00—2:30 pm

Registration: 8:30 am

Preregister: rsvp@allsoulskc.org (for lunch tally) with name, email, phone & donation pledge

$20 donation requested, $10 for students and low income

Lunch provided with preregistration

Do you see a need: for social justice? for more purpose in your life? to be
part of a natural community?  You are invited to this inspirational
experience to address these questions and more.

“Awakening the Dreamer” originated from interactions with indigenous South Americans and observations of how they live in harmony. Now a worldwide phenomenon, the event awakens an awareness of world conditions and an understanding of the belief system that has led to consumerism, disparity and isolation.

Participants realize how certain personal values can create a different dream for life that is much more sustainable, socially just and meaningful.  The event includes video clips, spoken presentations and small group activities to achieve an awakened consciousness.

See:  www.ww.awakeningthedreamer.org or http://vimeo.com/2217073
Contact Mike Hoey, mikeehoey@gmail.com

Co sponsored by The Green Sanctuary Committee and The Sierra Club

At the upcoming Prairie Star District Annual Conference, Rev. Kendyl Gibbons, John Blevins, Joan Olsen, and Ruth Robarge will attend as delegates. Among other things, they will vote on Regionalization.
Conference website

Monday, January 21, 2013, 8am, All Souls

The Missouri Association for Social Welfare (MASW), sponsored by All              Souls Racial Justice Committee, Forum Committee and Social                 Responsibility Board, presents

“Living Out the Legacy in Present Day Reality”

$5 Catered breakfast*: register: rsvp@allsoulskc.org (MLK on subject line)

Please volunteer if you are able: 

Greeters, Parking Assistants/Directors, and Breakfast Set-up/Clean-up Aides

To volunteer, contact Kathy Butterfield, handkb@gmail.com 

*(Confidential requests for financial hardship considerations may be made when pre-registering.)

Featuring speaker Juan M. Rangel, Jr., and Poetry by 3 award-winning poets from Paseo Academy.  The catered breakfast (by Grandma’s) will be served from 8 until 9:15 a.m.

Presentations, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., will begin with introduction and recognition of the 3 winning poets of Paseo Academy’s poetry contest, who will read their winning works.  Mr. Rangel will then lead a thought-provoking discussion on how far we have come in fulfilling Dr. King’s dream, the         current status of efforts, and how we may drive the legacy forward.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013

The always popular Annual Auction is almost here!

The theme this year is BLACK AND WHITE .

The cost is $25.00, which gets you a great themed meal and the musical talents of Anthony Edwards and Debra Bluford.

The auction itself is free, which gets you the professional auctioneering of Doug and Janice Nelson, and of course the fun of the evening.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and requires a lot of effort to make it a success.

If you want to get involved you can offer your time and  talents doing the many tasks required, you can contribute goods and services, and of course you can come and buy.

Extra forms at the Communications Ctr.  and the Sunday morning concierge table.

Questions? Contact: Dori Bader or Cathy Laylin

“UU History,” Facilitator: Rev. Kendyl Gibbons

Seven Thursdays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 21, 7 pm

Unitarian Universalism came into being with the merger of the Universalists and the Unitarians in 1961, but there is a long and fascinating history leading up to that historic moment.  Our traditions have roots older than Christianity itself, containing many stories of brilliant, quirky, and brave individuals who made religious freedom possible.  This heritage belongs to you now, and you deserve to know about it.  Please join us!

5-6 pm: Soup, Salad and Bread, prepared by the Parkinson & Cassity Families

6:30 pm:  “Christmas Eve Light Sharing” with Rev. Kendyl Gibbons and All Souls Choir

We come together to tell stories, both ancient and new, that remind us of human possibility, and hold candles (or glow sticks for the littlest ones) in the winter darkness.  In the midst of frenzy, a moment of graceful pause and grateful reflection, of sharing music and light in the traditional hope of peace on earth and goodwill to all.

7:30 pm: Cookies and fellowship, furnished by the Wells family

Over 100 pe0ple reveled, danced, laughed and ate to their heart’s content at the November concert/BBQ event.  The Mighty Mo Band gave us music from the big band era and the Danny Cox Blues Band was simply outstanding.  And the food was delicious!  Next year, you have to join us for the 3rd annual Blues, Brews and BBQ!