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Love In Action
January 26th 2023
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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.
Upcoming Service: Sunday at 10:30am
In-Person Service this Sunday
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January 29th, we will welcome New Members! We are inviting all members who have joined since the start of COVID to be recognized AND we are inviting visitors who have met with Rev. Katie to officially become a member too! After service on January 29th, we will hold a multigenerational “Cookie Brigade” as we prepare and package cookies to be delivered to some All Souls Members and Friends who could use something sweet to remind them that they matter!
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Stream our service live on our homepage.
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View past recorded services here.
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Give to All Souls here.
- 2023 - 2024 PLEDGE DRIVE
The pledge form
Login to Realm
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January 29th is our cookie burgage!...but not all of our congregants can make it to church on Sundays.
Some are having health problems, recovering from surgery, or don't drive any longer. Once a year, we like to send them cookies and cards to make sure they know we care.
There are four ways you can help with this!
1. Come ready to bake cookies and make cards after church on the 29th!
2. Bake cookies ahead of time for us to send! You can drop them off ahead of time if you won't be here on the 29th!
3. YOUTH! Let's bake some cookies at the January 22nd drop-in! And hey, you have to test them to make sure they're good, right?
4. Drop off cookies on your way home!
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This coming Sunday, January 29th, we kick off the 2023-24 Pledge Campaign. The Board has estimated we will need to raise $350,000 in pledges from our membership. By letting us know your financial commitment, we can be assured we can meet all the growing needs of our church home.
New for this year is the new platform called Realm that will allow you to conveniently make your pledge online. Nearly everyone has a Realm account; however, we all will need to (re)set our passwords. In a separate email sent today, you will receive a link to complete this task.
We have also created this video to explain to you how to access Realm and how to make your pledge. Please watch the video link below:
https://youtu.be/2J8JEsWeb6c
Sarah Brown will be available Sunday, January 29th to help answer your questions about this method of pledging and the stewardship committee members will be available after worship every Sunday during the campaign period. Also, Sarah is also happy to answer your questions any time during the week. Email her at office@allsoulindy.org or call 317-545-6005 to set up a time to come in.
Of course, we will continue to share paper pledge forms for those that prefer to use that format and we will have your individual pledge packet for you to pick up this Sunday. If you can’t join us, we will mail the package to you.
We will conclude the Pledge Campaign on Sunday February 19th when we are going to celebrate our vibrant membership with a luncheon and live music. Stay tuned for more details.
On behalf of the Stewardship Committee, Thank You for your continued support the All Souls community where together we Catch the Glow and share it with the rest of the world.
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MESSAGE FROM FINANCIAL:
Tax year 2022 giving statements and 2nd quarter pledge statements have been mailed out this week. Apologies about the year on some of the headers not getting changed but the information is for the correct dates.
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Would you like a one-to-one conversation with Rev. Katie? Sign up here for a free cup of coffee or tea and conversation with Rev. Katie at Rabble coffee.
Sign up is required and more dates/times will be added based on interest:
Jan 18, 25 and 2/1 12pm to 2pm
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Hot off the presses: Meditations on class
Please check out the link for reading material and schedule.
Stop in before service on Sundays, for meditation class! Bring a friend!
Show up at least 5 minutes early to sign up, so you don't have to miss anything!
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Looking to have some fun and fitness in a body positive, all ages, UU zoom environment? Join Rev. Katie in attending Free Zoom Zumba for all ages and abilities with UU Minister The Rev. Erin Walter
Fridays at 10:30 am
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Join Rev. Katie via Zoom for an online Arepa Night!
January 30th at 7pm - 8pm via Zoom.
We will cook Colombian Arepas together. Details are in the sign-up form! Sign up here
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Channing Club event for February.
Soup Bowl! (Not to be confused with the Super Bowl). Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. Sharon Merriman (2811A Marquette Manor West Drive) has graciously agreed to host this somewhat annual event.
Sign up in Harris Hall or email Diane Kennedy
Plan to bring soup or pay $5. The club will provide bread and wine!
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The Heartland Area Youth Council is delighted to invite youth to a leadership incubator to help restart CONs!
Where: 333 Meridian Street, West Lafayette, Indiana.
When: From 6 pm Friday, January 27th to 3 pm Saturday, January 28th
Register by January 26th here
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Calling all All-Souls members.
I am reaching out to everyone because the nursery is in need of volunteers. Do you have a Sunday you would like to spend hanging out in the nursery? Are you available during the week to help cover activities such as choir practice (which is now happening on Thursdays (from 6:30-8) or other small groups. Weekday nights are busy for everyone so any availability throughout the week would be greatly appreciated! We want to make sure that all activities offered at the church are accessible to everyone, which includes people with children!
If you run a small group during the week and would like to have a have childcare, please reach out as well. A two-week notice is required and outside of Sunday service/RE childcare can be provided for kids up to 12. Per our safe congregation policy, we will need two people (at least one being over 18) providing the care at all times. If any of this sounds like you, please reach out via email at nursery@allsoulsindy.org or via text message (317) 431-0640.
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All Souls Indy is on Social Media! Follow our Facebook page here and our Instagram @allsoulsindy. Read our Blogs here, and keep up on events at our homepage.
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Love Coffee Hour? Help Us Keep It Going!
Coffee Hour sign-ups have been slow. Can you help?
It’s EASY and FUN!
We need a minimum of 2 volunteers each Sunday to arrive at 10 am, make coffee, serve coffee, and clean-up. You would be able to attend the worship service, although you might need to leave a few minutes early. The new coffee-making system is so easy to use!
Are you in a Chalice Circle or other small group? Volunteering together for a Coffee Hour is a great group activity! Thank you to the Channing Club who has volunteered to serve coffee (and cake!) the first Sunday of each month and a group of church friends who have volunteered for the third Sundays! Also, thanks to RE families and the All Souls Board for each hosting a Sunday recently!
Sign-up HERE! Any questions, please contact Jean Miller at president@allsoulsindy.org.
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Faith in Indiana/Act Indiana is hosting a rally on February 11th at 1:30 p.m. at New Direction Church, 5330 East 38th Street. The "Call for Care" rally is an important step in pushing our legislators to fully fund Statewide Mental Health crisis mobile response teams. A strong turnout would be a strong message to elected officials who will be attending as well as the media.
Please plan on attending! You can sign up at www.ACallForCare.org or at the sign up table during coffee hour in Harris Hall.
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Hello all! The 2023 Carl Gahwiler Great Decisions program series kicks off next week -- Tuesday, 31 January at 7 PM -- with a program focused on war crimes. Many of us probably still think of the Nuremberg Trials after WWII with justice demanding action after the heinous crimes committed by Nazi Germany. In a Cold War, this is more difficult to prosecute. Ukraine is not a 'cold war', yet Putin has been charged by the court of public opinion of war crimes against innocent civilians in Ukraine When the war ends, will justice be served? To the satisfaction of a world that embraces civil society and democracy? It is argued that punishment for war crimes is too often lip service with no real consequences. Is this true?
Erin Rosenberg will be the opening speaker for our first program, and with her experience particularly at the Hague, this program will hopefully give us some satisfaction about whether justice is indeed being met.
Please join us! You must register to get a free link. The link below takes you to the page on our website and embedded within, you will see the link to register.
https://indianacouncilonworldaffairs.wildapricot.org/event-5065424
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Announcing Extended Leadership Experience (ELE) 200
What:
Similar to the Extended Leadership Experience (ELE) 100 course we offered in 2020 and 2021, this class will be a combination class—online on-demand preparation for each session available through the UU Institute Website, and then an online three-hour session on a Saturday morning.
When:
The five sessions will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Central time, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern time on the following Saturdays:
- February 25, 2023
- March 18, 2023
- April 15, 2023
- April 29, 2023
- May 20, 2023
For Whom:
This program is designed for members of MidAmerica Region congregations who have significant previous leadership experience. It is ideal for those who attended ELE 100, or MidWest Leadership School, or have comparable experience.
Cost:
The cost for the program will be $150; for those who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, those who are young adults (under 35), those who are Trans or non-binary, and those with restricted income, there is a 50% reduction in the cost.
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Join the Welcome Team!
We’re looking for more Greeters.
We want to make sure everyone is welcomed on Sunday mornings at All Souls: every visitor, every member, every friend, and every family. Contact Ollie Howe at movingollie@gmail.com, or call or text:
317-840-2614.
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Our very own Teddy Rayhill is about to be the male lead in Carmel High School's spring theatre production of "The Red Velvet Cake War".
There are four performances between February 2nd and February 4th.
Go to https://carmeldrama.org/ for more information and to buy tickets.
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This week we wanted to share some excerpts from new and notable Skinner House titles! These excerpts reflect a lot of what we're thinking about as we greet this new year— change, community, and the future.
Trusting Change
Beyond Welcome
Mistakes and Miracles
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Living your best life, like a boss!
Join the central chapter of INAEYC for an afternoon focused on healthy financial outcomes, self-care, and nourishment. These concepts work hand-in-hand in living our best lives. Finance Professional Lashunda Durham will educate us, and Britt and associates will provide the pampering!
Here is the link to register:
https://inaeyc.org/event/centralchap-make-a-finacial-plan/
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UUMFE is excited to launch our first "long course": Ecology as Scripture. The course will meet SIX TIMES, so please commit to attending all classes (although we do realize that things come up that may interfere with attendance)! Class meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM EST/5CST/4PST. Dates are: January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28th, March 21st, and March 28th. Led by Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone, we will explore interfaith/interspiritual teachings and practices that will guide us into personal, local, and global responses to climate chaos and environmental injustice. Register here.
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Dear All Souls Unitarian Church,
As Unitarian Universalists, we know that to hold Unitarian Universalist values is to live them out in the wider world and to work for justice as we are called to it. Side With Love has supported this faithful commitment for many years. One way this support has manifested itself is through a treasured annual tradition of celebrating 30 Days of Love.
30 Days of Love is a gift to our whole community: for all the individuals, families, religious professionals, partners, and groups that embody our values and work for justice and liberation year after year. Starting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16 through Valentine’s Day on February 14, 30 Days of Love will help nourish our spirits with a range of messages and practices of gratitude and affirmation. Learn more in this newsletter about each weekly theme and how to get updates on resources as they become available.
January 16 – February 14
Each week will focus on a different theme and resources will be published online each Monday:
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Week 1: interdependence theme with a focus on democracy and electoral justice
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Week 2: embodiment theme with a focus on LGBTQIA+, gender and reproductive justice
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Week 3: resilience theme with a focus on climate justice
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Week 4: healing theme with a focus on decriminalization
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February 13-14 are bonus days with a theme of blessings and a focus on liberatory intersections.
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Show you care with underwear this month at Horizon House!
Donate NEW men's underwear in all sizes this month to
1033 E. Washington St or put in the tub under the coat rack at church.
They are also looking for anything for warmth (blankets, coats, gloves, etc.)
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All Soul's Program Guide
Want to know what's coming up at All Souls?
Check out our Program Calendar HERE.
This is the basic slate of events coming up, but make sure to keep looking out in ITK for more info and one-off events that come up.
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Would you like childcare for an event?
Please contact our Nursery Coordinator, Amanda Giorgianni, at nursery@allsoulsindy.org
no less than two weeks ahead of time to ask about availability.
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We celebrate with Barb and Ollie Howe who welcomed their grandchild Macsen Alexander Krudy on January 2nd. Macsen weighed in at 8 lb 6 oz.
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Laura Snyder's due date for her second child is February 1st! You may have seen her up on the quilts with her two-year-old daughter, Lillian. Laura, her spouse Evan, and Lillian would appreciate meals after the baby comes! Laura is planning to breastfeed. Common foods that cause colic in nursing newborns include: cabbage, turnips, broccoli, and beans, so please encourage cooks to avoid these. It's also a good idea not to be heavy-handed with garlic or onions.
The Snyders' address is:
14567 Gooseberry Dr
Fishers, IN 46038
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For events happening in the next 7-10 days, submit your notice for the In the Know E-mail Blast by Sunday 5pm using this link .
For announcements and events happening in the current month, submit your notice for the Sunday's OOS Insert by Tuesday. 12pm to this link.
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