A Message from Rev. Telos On Waking, by John O’Donohue I give thanks for arriving Safely in a new dawn, For the gift of eyes To see the world, The gift of mind To feel at home In my life, The waves of possibility Breaking on the shore of dawn, The harvest of the past … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos
Message from President Leslie Our Special Congregational Meeting, held on October 5th was well attended with a unanimous vote to Call the Rev. Telos Whitfield as the Settled Minister for All Souls Church. We are now poised for joyful new developments in our shared ministry. We anticipate holding her special installation service on Saturday, … Continue reading Message from our ASC President
A Message from Rev. Telos “Our challenge is to create a new language, even a new sense of what it is to be human. It is to transcend not only national limitations, but even our species isolation, to enter into the larger community of living species. This brings about a completely new sense of reality … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos for October 2025
Message from our President There is so much energy and activity at All Souls Church! We are a vibrant community called to engagement and connection. I am nurtured and nourished by the energy and commitment that so many people devote to planning and contributing to our inspiring services and beautiful music, to the care of … Continue reading Message from our ASC President for October
Dear ones, The call of the geese is more frequent now, often in the early evening, dark wings in their V against the sky. I find their calls both inspiring and melancholy, are they really heading South already? The nights are cooler, some leaves are already changing, Fall is upon us. And we come together … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos for September 2025
Message from President Leslie It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close! I hope each of you has had some time for rest and rejuvenation. Many groups in the congregation have been quite busy, either with summer projects, or planning for the 2025-2026 year. Many thanks to all who worked on the … Continue reading Message from our ASC President
Message From Rev. Telos Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion. Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Peace leader, teacher, writer and Nobel Peace Prize winner What an inspiring and uplifting variety … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos for July-August 2025
Message from the President – Looking Ahead It’s a bit daunting to step back into the role of President of All Souls Church but at the same time it feels like returning home. When I considered “What’s next?”, tan image of a sunrise came up, with blue sky above; clearly the sky is the limit… … Continue reading Message from our ASC President
Message from Rev. Telos Why I Wake Early Hello, sun in my face. Hello, you who make the morning and spread it over the fields and into the faces of the tulips and the nodding morning glories, and into the windows of, even, the miserable and crotchety– best preacher that ever was, dear star, … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos for June 2025
Message From Rev. Telos Spirit of life and love; Spirit that lives within us, and between us, and AMong us right now: Within this beloved community, and in our work for collective liberation, may we continue to weave the web of trust and care to keep our bodies safe. But more than that! May … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos for May 2025
