All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church

On 17 July 2005, our congregation approved calling Rev. Lyn Oglesby to be our minister by an overwhelming vote.  Here's a short biographical sketch provided by our Ministerial Search Committee during Lyn's candidating week:

"We felt at home with her right away and we think you will, too.  We will present a short biographical sketch just to give you a quick view of the more extensive one you will find at church.  Her world view has the depth and insights that come from raising a family in India, Nepal and Japan.  Her comfortable friendliness comes from her Texas childhood.  She has the calm wisdom of someone who is quite capable of handling whatever needs to be done.  She has a wealth of experience and talents to bring to our congregation.  She is energetic and eager to begin parish ministry at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church."

To contact Rev. Lyn Oglesby, please call her at (318) 868-3313 or email her at minister@allsoulsuushreveport.org.

(Posted - 18 December 2005)

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We have some of Rev. Lyn Oglesby's recent sermons online:

• "Spirit, Where Art Thou?" (6 November 2005)

• "A Halloween for All Souls" (30 October 2005)

• "Faith of Our Fathers and Mothers" (9 October 2005)

• "What's So Special About Unitarian Universalism" (11 September 2005)

• "The Tragedy of Poverty" (4 September 2005 -- the first Sunday after Hurricane Katrina)

You will need Adobe Acrobat software to read these sermons (free download here).

Please also keep in mind that reading a sermon online may tell you a lot about us but a sermon is best experienced as an oral art form in the context of community worship with others.

(Posted - 18 December 2005)

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We, as a loving and caring spiritual community, resolve to:

• Promote diversity through free expression of ideas and beliefs
• Encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, and
• Provide an environment for social activism and community service

We believe the search for truth is a journey, not a destination.  In this spirit, all are welcome.

(Written by the All Souls Congregation on 25-27 January 2002, approved by congregational vote on 17 February 2002)

(Posted - 18 December 2005) 

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David Damico has created an excellent online brochure to assist those interested in the rental of our building for weddings and other special occassions.

This online visual guide can give you an idea of the spaces available for rental for weddings, receptions, concerts and other special events:

The pictures illustrate the building from a variety of angles without decoration. Click on the picture links below to begin your visual tour of our beautiful building and grounds.

If you are interested in renting our facility, please contact our church office by phone (318-868-3313) or by email (office@allsoulsuushreveport.org).

(Posted - 17 December 2005) 

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