YS May 2012 Events

Four Sundays: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 1p: 7 Principles Workshop

Join Sophia and Lex in a discussion series about our 7 UU Principles.  Meetings in the Eaton Room—email sophia.fisher@gmail.com to find out more.

Tuesday 5/8, 6:30p: Meditation

Join Juliana Schwartz for the monthly meditation event.  For more info email jschwartz5@gmail.com.

Sunday, 5/13, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

Friday, 5/18, 7:30pm: Leadership Vote / Appreciation / Big Ass Party

Don’t miss this centerpiece event!  After voting in next year’s leadership, we’ll be spending some time saying a special thank you to the many folks who have helped coordinate Young Souls this last year.  Then, starting around 9p, the social committee has prepared a Major Party that one doesn’t want to miss.  (If you prefer to stay away from Major Parties, come for the elections and appreciation.  Otherwise, invite friends to the party at 9.)

Saturday, 5/19, 9a-noon: Service: Gardening at All Souls

Join Danny Lambert for our the second installment of a three-month service project: working on All Souls’ gardens!  Help keep the grounds beautiful from 9AM-Noon. Due to planning needs, the last day to sign up is May 14th. Email dannylambert@gmail.com.

Sunday, 5/20, 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.  Email Chelsea.Rudman@gmail.com for specific time and location.

Sunday, 5/27, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

April 2012 Events

Five Sundays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 1p: 7 Principles Workshop

Join Sophia and Lex in a discussion series about our 7 UU Principles.  Meetings in the Eaton Room—email sophia.fisher@gmail.com to find out more.

Friday, 4/6, 7pm: First Friday Potluck
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual segment.  Our host this month is Leah Conn; email wsegal@gmail.com for address.  Spiritual component by Richard Bowen.

Tuesday 4/10, 7p-8:30p: Meditation

Join Juliana Schwartz for the first of what hopes to be a monthly meditation event.  Email jschwartz5@gmail.com. for location.

Saturday, 4/14, 9a-noon: Service: Gardening at All Souls

Join Danny Lambert for our the first installment of a three-month service project: working on All Souls’ gardens!  Email him at dannylambert@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday, 4/15, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service.  Hosted by Fredo Vasquez.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

Monday, 4/16: Super Covenant Group!

Have you been thinking of joining a covenant group, but aren’t able to make the long-term commitment?  Do you want a place to talk about each month’s spiritual theme, but don’t have the time to join a covenant group?  Young Souls’ Super Covenant Group may be just what you’re looking for!  This will be a space — specifically for Young Souls — to talk about the month’s sermons and spiritual theme.  Starting May it will meet every third Sunday right after the second service, but April’s is on a Monday.  Email Chelsea.Rudman@gmail.com for the time, location, or if you’d like to help coordinate.

Sunday, 4/29, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

From the Caring Committee:

If you are going through a difficult time, mourning a loss, recovering from an illness or injury, or just need some extra support, the Caring Committee response team is available to help.  Send us a confidential email at YSCaring@googlegroups.com and we will get in touch to find out how we can help.  Or, are you able to make a phone call to check in on someone, send an email, cook and deliver meals, or provide an emergency ride to the hospital?  Let us know what you can provide by emailing us.  Please also remember that the All Souls ministers are available to help, and you can find their contact information on the All Souls website.

March 2012 events

Friday, 3/2, 7pm: First Friday Potluck
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual segment.  Our host this month is Brett Benson.  Email wsegal@gmail.com for location.  Spiritual component by Paul Hunt: as described in another email, it’s meant to be an intro to UU for those who are curious.  So bring friends!

Sunday, 3/4, 12:15a-1:30: Financial Seminar

Last August, Bill Varettoni gave a well-attended and well-received seminar to us on personal financial planning.  For those who couldn’t make it last time, he’s going to repeat it in the Longfellow Room at church (still free).

Sunday, 3/11, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

Three Sundays: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 3p-5p: Pathways in Action—Discussions on Diversity

Jacqui and Lex lead discussions at church about Multicultural / Multiracial matters in our lives, our church, and our group.  The first two sessions are for YS only; the final one will be intergenerational.

Saturday, 3/24, 9a-noon: Service: Cleanup at Calvary Housing Project

Join Danny Lambert for this service project at 1459 Columbia Road NW.  Email him at dannylambert@gmail.com for more information and RSVP to Adrienne Lee Benson at adriennelbenson@gmail.com.

Sunday, 3/25, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Hosted by Alayna Buckner.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

Pastoral Care Opportunities

Catharine Clarenbach (ASC’s pastoral care point person) has asked if YS might be interested in doing pastoral care work with the church.  She says:

“I was wondering whether we could hook some folks from YS up with folks who are older and less computer savvy, but who might like some help.  It would also be great if there were any Young Souls interested or willing to make calls to elder members of the congregation, or make meals for folks who are at home for new babies or illness or injury.”

If you’re interested, get in touch with her at cbclarenbach@allsouls.ws.

Friday, 2/3, 7pm: First Friday Potluck
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual segment.  Our host this month is Julie Curti.  Email wsegal@gmail.com for address.  Spiritual component by special guest Cory Labanow, leader of the young adult group in New York City’s All Souls UU church.  We’ve had a good streak of going dancing afterwards, so there’s a good likelihood it will happen again this Friday!

Saturday, 2/11, 11a-2p: Volunteer Project: WAMU phone bank

Danny Lambert leads this month’s volunteer project: volunteering at WAMU’s phone bank, held at 4000 Brandywine Street NW.  Email dannylambert@gmail.com to RSVP or for more info.

Sunday, 2/12, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Hosted by Erin Huggins.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

Friday 2/17 – Monday 2/20: Winter Escape Retreat.

Join us in the Shenendoah Valley over President’s day.  The accommodations are good, the activities are great, and the spot is beautiful.  Hosted by the Arlington young adults, with YAs from a variety of churches.  As of now, Young Souls is far and away the biggest contingent!  This always sells out, and only a few spots remain, so sign up now to get yours: http://winterescape2012.eventbrite.com/

Sunday, 2/26, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Hosted by Alayna Buckner.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

Preview: 3/4, 11a-1:30p: Financial Seminar

Last August, Bill Varettoni gave a well-attended and well-received seminar to us on personal financial planning.  For those who couldn’t make it last time, he’s going to repeat it March 4 in the Longfellow Room (still free).

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

January 2012 Events!

Friday, 1/6, 7pm: First Friday Potluck
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual segment.  Our hosts this month are John Hoyt and Kelly Fletcher (email wsegal@gmail.com for location).  Last month we went dancing after dinner—let’s do it again this week and again every month!

Sunday, 1/15, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet in Pierce Hall.

Saturday, 1/28, time TBD: Young Souls General Assembly!

As discussed at the retreat, we’re going to have a meeting to plan how we’ll do the exciting things we’re interested in!  And, of course, to enjoy each other’s company as we do so.  All are encouraged to attend, including/especially new people.  Kudos to Alayna Buckner for planning; she’ll send out more info, but email alaynab@gmail.com if you’re planning to attend.

In progress: a Service Project TBD.

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

Happy 2012!

December 2011 Events

Friday, 12/9, 7pm: First Friday Potluck
Join us for a wonderful potluck dinner with a spiritual segment.  Our host this month is Brian Simmonds; email wsegal@gmail.com for location.  Caroling practice to follow for those who want to do so.  There will likely be a group going out dancing afterwards as well…anyone volunteer to coordinate?

Saturday, 12/10, time TBD: Caroling

Coordinated by Danny Lambert and Christina Studt.  Get in touch with dannylambert@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Sunday, 12/18, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet in Pierce Hall.

Sunday, 12/25, 8a-5pm: Lord of the Rings Marathon

Join Frodo and the gang as we “ring” in the good news like you’ve never….just kidding.  Repeat, kidding.  Young Souls will not be screening a LOTR marathon all day Christmas.

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

November 2011 Events

Friday, 11/4 – Sunday, 11/6: Young Souls Retreat
We’re heading out to a farm 90 minutes northwest of DC for a weekend of relaxation, activity, nature, nurture, company, reflection, gratitude, etc..  It’s going to be awesome.

Sunday, 11/13, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch.
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service.  Meet in Pierce Hall.

Thursday, 11/24: Wildcard activity: Thanksgiving potluck.  In town for Thanksgiving?  Want to have it with some other YS?  Danny Lambert hosts at his great place in Tacoma Park.  RSVP to Lex at lcade-white@allsouls.ws.

Sunday, 11/27, 12:30ish: Post-Service Brunch.
Come out after church to enjoy great company and, if you like, talk about the service. Meet in Pierce Hall.

And don’t forget every Thursday: YS Book Group. Join their google group for more info.

William