‘A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.’ May the promises you have made to yourself about who you want to be feel closer to the reality of who you are right now. May you share that feeling of transformation wherever you go. May it spread into every word, deed, thought, and interaction … Continue reading July & August Message from Rev. Telos

Reflections from the President   A Month of Activism & Compassion Reflecting on this past month I am struck by the array of congregational activities and the responsiveness of All Souls members and friends to community needs.  So many stepped forward to coordinate an event, to offer a hand when asked, or to assist in … Continue reading May Message from ASC President of the Board

Remember your birth, how your mother struggled to give you form and breath. You are evidence of her life, and her mother’s, and hers. Remember your father. He is your life, also. Remember the earth whose skin you are: red earth, black earth, yellow earth, white earth, brown earth, we are earth. excerpt from Joy … Continue reading May Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield

Dear Ones, It is such a relief to see green shoots coming up from the dark earth, feel warmer air and see that the robins have returned! After the storm we just went through, to be able to see the ground and signs of Spring is a relief. Yes, to welcoming this season of new … Continue reading April Message From Our Minister

The Ides of March… Reflections from the President While Vermont was experiencing heavy snows and loss of utilities and phone and cell communication I was traveling throughout Alabama on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage with the Living Legacy Project.  Many fellow UUs were on this trip and we visited a number of churches that were the … Continue reading April Message From the ASC President

Thoughts on Leadership and Looking Ahead Reflections from the President We recently held a retreat of the All Souls Board and began our gathering by sharing our  thoughts on what it means to be leaders for the congregation.  Below are a few of our reflections: Caring about people in the congregation Being positive and appreciating … Continue reading March Message from our ASC President of the Board

MESSAGE FROM REV. TELOS WHITFIELD “What is it that awakens in my soul when I catch the scent of rain, when I see the sun and moon rise and set on all the colors of the earth, when I approach the heart of wilderness? For indeed something does move and enliven me in my spirit, … Continue reading March Message from Our Minister

Two Steps Forward… One Step Back? Reflections from the President I couldn’t stop thinking of the above quote when I received the email that a water main had cracked beneath our newly paved driveway which caused temporary closure of the drive and disrupted programming in the building for a day.  Many gallons of water pouring … Continue reading February Message from ASC Board President

“The first element of true love is loving kindness. The essence of loving kindness is being able to offer happiness. You can be the sunshine for another person. You can’t offer happiness until you have it for yourself. So build a home inside by accepting yourself and learning to love and heal yourself. Learn how … Continue reading February Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield