April Young Souls Events!

First, big THANK YOU to our March volunteers – Bryce, Brian, Nina, Cledwyn, and Kathleen

Friday, April 5, 7:00pm: First Friday Potluck!
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual component! Thanks to A. Tianna for hosting! Please RSVP and let us know what you’ll be bringing on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/489510607768681/.

Thursday, April 11, 8:00pm: Young Souls Meditation
Join Young Souls for a guided meditation gathering — join a meaningful practice open to beginners and experienced meditators alike! We’ll meet at a member’s home in the U Street area. We’d love to see you there!

Sunday, April 14, 12:30pm: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet Young Souls in Pierce Hall to the left of the stage, (near the piano), under the Young Souls sign after the service or meet us at The Getaway (http://thegetawaydc.com/) at 12:45.

Wednesday, April 17, 6:00pm: Young Souls Happy Hour
Join Young Souls at Penn Social at the corner of 8th and E St NW (http://pennsocialdc.com/) for a happy hour. Penn Social has pool, skeeball, and a Family Feud-style gameshow competition!

Sunday, April 21, 12:45pm: All Souls Lunch
Following the second service, and in Pierce Hall, All Souls Lunches offer the opportunity to talk about the service while mingling with the larger church community and eating lunch. To make the lunch happen, we need VOLUNTEERS! To sing up to help cook, serve, or clean-up, go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EA9A7292-asclunches. As a volunteer, you eat for free (normally cost is $7)! Note that another All Souls-wide lunch is tentatively scheduled for April 7.

Monday, April 22, 7:00pm-9:00pm: WIN Earth Day Stormwater Jobs Action
Young Souls members will join Washington Interfaith Network members from every ward in the city to show our support for better storm-water management– we will encourage the city to support good/green jobs for residents, reduced storm water pollution in our waterways, and less flood-prone cities. Join YS and AS folks for a drink afterward.

March Young Souls Events!

First, big THANK YOU to our recent volunteers – Cledwyn, Bryce, Jen, and Deb
Also, thanks to all who participated in the Young Souls General Assembly on March 2!

Friday, March 8, 7:00pm: First (ok, Second) Friday Potluck!
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual component! Thanks to Brian and Nina for hosting! Please RSVP and let us know what you’ll be bringing on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/146302058867185/

Sunday, March 10, 12:45pm: All Souls Town Hall on Building Renovations
Join the larger community at All Souls for a congregation-wide Town Hall on the building renovations – featuring a presentation by the architect!

Wednesday, March 13, 6:00pm: Young Souls Happy Hour
Join Young Souls at Penn Social at the corner of 8th and E St NW (http://pennsocialdc.com/) for a happy hour. Penn Social has pool, skeeball, and a Family Feud-style gameshow competition!

Thursday, March 14, 8:00pm: Young Souls Meditation
Join Young Souls for a guided meditation gathering — join a meaningful practice open to beginners and experienced meditators alike! We’ll meet at a member’s home in the U Street area. We’d love to see you there!

Thursday, March 14, 7:00pm-9:00pm: All Souls Conversation on Immigration Policy
Help All Souls get organized: Get the latest on immigration policy and strategize about how All Souls can support this struggle. Want to get involved with the ASC Immigration Justice Team? http://bit.ly/YwoYqk

Sunday, March 17, 12:45pm: All Souls Lunch
Following the second service, and in Pierce Hall, All Souls Lunches offer the opportunity to talk about the service while mingling with the larger church community and eating lunch. To make the lunch happen, we need VOLUNTEERS! To sing up to help cook, serve, or clean-up, go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EA9A7292-asclunches. As a volunteer, you eat for free (normally cost is $7)! Note that another All Souls-wide lunch is tentatively scheduled for March 3.

Wednesday, March 20, 7:00pm: Vespers Service
Join the All Souls community for a Wednesday night service in the church sanctuary entitled “Resilience.” Vespers services include singing, meditation, silence, reflection, and spiritual practice and are led by Intern Minister Abbey Tennis. Musical help is needed for each service — come at 6 pm if you would like to join the choir or play an instrument for the service!

Sunday, March 24, 12:30pm: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet Young Souls in Pierce Hall to the left of the stage, (near the piano), under the Young Souls sign after the service or meet us at The Getaway (http://thegetawaydc.com/) at 12:45.

January 2013! Events

Friday, January 4, 7:00pm: First Friday Potluck!
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner! Following the meal, Justis will describe his experiences at the 2012 UUA Justice General Assembly held in Phoenix. Thanks to Tricia for hosting. Please RSVP and let us know what you’ll be bringing on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/events/512592775428256/) or join the google or facebook groups for more information.

Sunday, January 6, 12:30pm: All Souls Lunch – CANCELLED!
The Young Souls will join All Souls for the church lunch. Please join us in Pierce Hall after the second service to talk about the service and mingle with the larger church community.

Thursday, January 10, 8:00pm: Young Souls Meditation
Join Young Souls for a guided meditation gathering — join a meaningful practice open to beginners and experienced meditators alike! We’ll meet at a member’s home in the U Street area. Please joint the google group for location information. We’d love to see you there!

Sunday, January 13, 12:30pm: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet Young Souls in Pierce Hall to the left of the stage, (near the piano), under the Young Souls sign after the service or meet us at the Getaway (http://thegetawaydc.com/) at 12:45.

Wednesday, January 16, 6:00pm: Young Souls Happy Hour
Join Mose Conroy and other Young Souls at Penn Social at the corner of 8th and E St NW (http://pennsocialdc.com/) for a happy hour. Penn Social has pool, skeeball, and a Family Feud-style gameshow competition! Join the google group for more information.

Friday, January 18 – Monday, January 21: Winter Escape in Massanutten, VA
Escape to the Shenandoah Valley for social and spiritual activities/workshops as well as picturesque hiking, challenging ski slopes, dance parties, hot cocoa, cooking, baking, and socializing with UU Young Adults! Register at http://winterescapeuu.blogspot.com/. Accommodations and meals for the weekend are $109 and registration fees are refundable until January 3, 2013. Contact us at winterescape11@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer or with any questions/comments. You can also join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/190601480974287.

Sunday, January 20, 12:30: All Souls Lunch
The Young Souls will join All Souls for the church lunch. Please join us in Pierce Hall after the second service to talk about the service and mingle with the larger church community.

Sunday, January 20, 6:00 pm: All Souls Inaugural/Unity Ball
Join the larger church community for cocktails and dancing in Pierce Hall! To register, go to http://www.all-souls.org/.
Volunteer opportunity! Volunteers are needed for decorating, coat check, selling tickets, tending bar, and clean-up. All planning to attend are encouraged to volunteer for an hour. Join the google group for more information on volunteering.

Young Souls Fall Retreat – What Fun!

December Events!

Hi Young Souls -

Happy Winter! Please take note of all the great Young Souls events coming up in December.

Sunday, December 2, 1:00-3:00pm: All Souls Annual Meeting (Just a reminder!)
Join the larger congregation for the Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary. Church members will approve new board members, officers, and the final budget.

Wednesday, December 5, 7:00-8:00pm: All Souls Vespers Service
Abbey Tennis, the great new Intern Minister, will be leading a mid-week service in the All Souls Sanctuary entitled Awakening: the Enlightenment of Buddha.

Friday, December 7, 7:00pm: First Friday Potluck!
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual component. Please RSVP and let us know what you’ll be bringing on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/events/304029449703238/) or join the google or facebook groups for more information.

Wednesday, December 12, 7:00-8:00pm: All Souls Vespers Service
Abbey Tennis, the great new Intern Minister, will be leading a mid-week service in the All Souls Sanctuary entitled Rededicating: the Festival of Hanukkah.

Sunday, December 16, right after second service: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet Young Souls in Pierce Hall to the left of the stage, (near the piano), under the Young Souls sign after the service or meet us at the Getaway (http://thegetawaydc.com/) at 12:45.

Sunday, December 16, 2:30-4:30pm: Holiday Caroling (Tentative date and time)
Come join us for some caroling at a nursing home or hospital. Details to be announced. Join the google or facebook groups for more information.

I wish a festive (and safe) December to all!

November Events

November is a great month! I look forward to seeing you at some of these great events!

Friday, November 2, 7:00pm: First Friday Potluck – THIS FRIDAY!
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual component. Join the google or facebook group for more information.

Friday, November 9 – Sunday, November 11: Second Annual Young Souls Fall Retreat
The retreat will be held at Westmoreland State Park and is currently booked to capacity. Join the google group for information on the waitlist.

Thursday, November 15, 7:00pm: Young Souls Meditation
Join Young Souls for a guided meditation gathering — join a meaningful practice open to beginners and experienced meditators alike! We’ll meet at a member’s home in the U Street area. Please join the google group for location information. We’d love to see you there!

Sunday, November 18, 7:30am, 9am, 11am, or 1pm: Thanksgiving Food Collection
Young Souls is taking a leadership role in the annual Thanksgiving Food Collection. On Saturday, Nov. 18th, about 80 volunteers will pack Thanksgiving meals for 500 families in our area. We need Young Souls volunteers to help with setup and to serve as volunteer coordinators/troubleshooters on the day of. Join the google group for more information and to sign up for a time slot (7:30 is set up, the others are 2 hour shifts). We also need people to help with pre-event publicity and planning– have some ideas, want to help?

Sunday, November 18, right after second service: Super Covenant Group!
A covenant group without a long-term commitment. Come to share, bear witness to others, and discuss topics related to the church’s sermons and congregational focus. The group will meet at the church (room information to be announced in the coming weeks), and start 15 minutes after the conclusion of the second service. Please join the google group for more information.

Sunday, November 25, right after second service: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet Brian Kinlan and the other Young Souls in Pierce Hall after the service or meet us at the Getaway (http://thegetawaydc.com/) at 12:45.

Retreat Announcement and October Events!

First, a reminder about the YOUNG SOULS FALL RETREAT. We had an excellent time at our retreat last year, when we went hiking, had a bonfire, had many musical singalongs, and led our own service together on Sunday morning. This year’s retreat promises to be another great opportunity to get to know other Young Souls and grow your current relationships! The second annual Young Souls Fall Retreat will be November 9-11 at Westmoreland State Park. Sign-up will begin through the church website this week. Watch for an upcoming e-mail and keep an eye on the Facebook event for additional information on signing up. Size is limited to 40 people and registration closes November 1 so be sure to register soon. For more information please join the google group.

Next, October Events!

Friday, October 5, 7:00pm: First Friday Potluck – THIS FRIDAY!
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual component led by Chloe about World Food Day. Thanks to Fredo for hosting!  Join the google group for info. on location.

Sunday, October 14, right after second service: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet Young Souls in Pierce Hall after the service or meet us at the Getaway (http://thegetawaydc.com/) at 12:45.

Sunday, October 14, 2pm-6pm: Volunteer, eat and party with Bread for the City!
Help sort and bag produce from local farmers markets to stock Bread for the City’s pantries (2pm-4pm). Then join volunteers for a Slow Food potluck to celebrate the dedication of a garden bed on BFTC’s rooftop (4pm-6pm). Kate S. and Christina are planning to be there, how about you? Location: 1525 7th St. NW Washington DC 20001.   To RSVP, join the Young Souls google group.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 12:30: All Souls Lunch
The Young Souls will join All Souls for the monthly church lunch. Please join us in Pierce Hall after the second service to talk about the service and mingle with the larger church community.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 1:15: Apple picking with the Young Souls!
Come join the Young Souls for a fun fall afternoon of apple picking at Homestead Farm in Poolesville, Maryland.  Join the google group for more information.

Mon., Oct. 22, 8:30 pm — Debate watching party!
Join the Young Souls for a debate watching party at the home of Brian and Nina Marshall in Columbia Heights. Join the google group for more information.

Sunday, October 28, right after second service: Super Covenant Group!
A covenant group without a long-term commitment. Come to share, bear witness to others, and discuss topics related to the church’s sermons and congregational focus. Meet Young Souls in Pierce Hall after the service. Weather permitting, the Super Covenant Group will be held in Meridian Park, if not, it will be in the church.  Join the google group for more information.