MESSAGE FROM REV. TELOS WHITFIELD *blessing the boats may the tide that is entering even now the lip of our understanding carry you out beyond the face of fear may you kiss the wind then turn from it certain that it will love your back may you open your eyes to water water … Continue reading ASC Minister’s April Message
Reflections from the President Anticipating and Preparing for the Future We have just completed our formal Stewardship month, with hopes that each member and friend will have considered and made a financial commitment to All Souls Church for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. If by chance, you have not yet … Continue reading ASC Board President’s April Message
A life without love is like a year without Spring Octavian Paler Dear Ones, The winter days are still with us, the wind and grey skies, snow flurries or rain, earth still frozen, seeds buried deep. But there have been beautiful blue sky days, the sap is running and we can feel energy within and … Continue reading March Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield
Reflections from the President Vision, Creativity & Transformative Stewardship The month of March is Stewardship month at All Souls Church – a time when we think about our Stewardship commitments for the year ahead, financial promises which are so important as we craft a responsible budget for the 2024-2025 church year. It is easy … Continue reading March Message from the President of the Board
Courage is a beautiful song, sung in the night, Courage is the tune standing strong. The brave catch fire, pass sparks along, Cast by the light, courage is a beautiful song. Courage is the fight to belong, When in your sight, Courage is the tune standing strong. – Mellissa Borth Dear Ones, Life takes courage, … Continue reading February Minister’s Message
Reflections from the President As I write this I am very aware that my second term as President is winding down. On May 19 we will elect new congregational leaders with lots of activity scheduled during the coming months: The Nominating Committee will be talking to potential nominees. Consider stepping up if asked. The … Continue reading February President’s Message
Dear Ones, We enter this new year together, so many possibilities await us, experiences we will have as a community, care we will offer each other, work we will do together. We covenant to communicate with kindness, to serve with compassion, to openly share our laughter and tears, to show reverence for the divine in … Continue reading Minister’s Message for January
As we enter a New Year… Reflections from the President I have experienced joy, spiritual nourishment, challenges, personal learning, and deep sharing by being a member of our faith community. We have many opportunities for the year ahead as we come together at All Souls Church. I look forward to all that may unfold in … Continue reading January President’s Message
Reflections from the President Reflections from the President I am writing this before Thanksgiving but know that it will be read after the holiday. I hope that each of you has had a day filled with gratitude whether in thoughtful personal reflection or in gathering with family or friends. Perhaps time for both. This … Continue reading December Message from Our President
“ Our whole life is an Advent, a season of waiting for the last Advent, when there will be a new heaven and earth.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German pastor, theologian and peace activist Dear Ones, This time of year is a beautiful and varied honoring of darkness and of light that live within and beyond … Continue reading December Message from our Minister
