This service is a time to honor the transitions of our children and youth, an ingathering of new members, and the bridging and senior sermon of our graduating senior Thomas Ratcliff.  The All Souls Choir will sing.

Following the service, we will have a potluck in honor of Thomas and our new members.  We will also have a Newcomer Information Session after the service.

Next Sunday (27 May 2012) — Rev. Barbara Jarrell will be in the pulpit for our Memorial Day worship service.  After the service, we will have our Congregational Meeting.

Next Sunday (20 May 2012), we celebrate Affirmation Sunday where we honor the transitions of our children and youth, an ingathering ceremony for our new members, and the bridging of our graduating senior, Thomas Ratcliff.

While some will be working on a project to make the new flume inaccessible to misadventure, there will be other tasks both inside and outside for all ages and abilities.

Come join us in working together on maintaining our church home.  It is a great way to get to know people better and bond with your church community!

We will hear from Sarah Boswell, Bennett Upton, and Ron Thurston. The All Souls Choir will sing as well.

Next Sunday (13 May 2012), Rev. Barbara Jarrell returns to the pulpit.

They have entertained us and made a definite spiritual impact on us.  It is no wonder because are led by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.  They prove that we are greater together than we are separately.

In addition to the multi-talented Rev. Jarrell, the choir currently consists of:

• Sopranos: Sam Adams, Renee Boswell, Pamela Carlisle, Danette Moore
• Altos: Susan Caldwell, Maryanne Cummings, Katie Drew, Virginia Villarreal
• Tenors: Gail Burt, Bob Jordan, Terry McNeil, Pamela Raintree
• Basses: Phil Boswell, Rick Carlisle, Richard Denton.

The Volunteer of the Month parking space will be available to the first choir member to arrive at church on Sunday (a plot to encourage early attendance … of course not).

In accordance with the bylaws of our church and as secretary of the Board, I hereby announce that All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, 27 May 2012, at 12:30 PM in the sanctuary.

Agenda

1. Read and approve Minutes of last Congregational Meeting
2. Elect four Board Members for 2012- 2013
3. Inform the congregation on the steps taken by the Board to study our options regarding the future of the building.

Though all are welcome to attend, our bylaws stipulate that only members who have been active members for 30 days or longer may vote.  We must have a quorum.  Childcare will be provided.