Community Safety Will Not Come From Abuse of Power
We decry President Trump’s takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department and deployment of the National Guard. We decry his use of the politics of fear and his unnecessary abuse of authority.
We affirm in contrast that safety is built with community participation. Let’s continue to practice power by engaging our broader DC-area Community. Rev. Keithan will be working with our many partner organizations in the coming weeks to identify collaborative responses to these latest challenges.
Thanks from the Beckner Committee
The Beckner Committee and staff would like to share our gratitude for members of the committee -- Sharon Groves, Georgia Yuan and Pam Amos -- who have played very important roles in our work over the last four years.
Get Ready for the All Souls Annual Meeting June 1
The All Souls Annual Meeting is Sunday, June 1, after service in person and online. We encourage all members to prepare for the meeting and are sharing materials and providing information sessions over the next two weeks. Please check the deadlines below for submitting motions.
Check Out the 2025-2026 Nominees
The Leadership Development and Nominating Committee is proud to announce its slate of candidates to fill openings for Trustees, Church Officers, and members of the LDNC. The slate will be put before the Congregation for a vote at the June 1 Annual Meeting.
Please share your feedback on the FY 26 Budget and the LWWOM Report
The Board of Trustees wants to hear from you about the critical decisions we are making about next year's budget - we have multiple opportunities and ways to engage.
Recommendations from the Living Well Within Our Means Committee and Feedback Process
The Living Well Within Our Means (LWWOM) committee has delivered a written report that includes a number of recommendations for changes to staffing structure, contracts and operational expenses, and a proposal to shift toward a stronger shared ministry model in some key areas. Here's how you can access the report and information on how to give feedback.
We Want to Hear From You!
This online form makes it easy to share your appreciations and concerns with the Executive Team and board leadership, who will then provide a response.
Important Updates from the Board of Trustees About the Budget and Annual Meeting
Your elected church leaders welcome you to monthly business meetings where we consider policy and budget decisions facing the church, through conversations grounded in our developmental ministry goals.This month the Board will discuss and vote on a draft of the budget for our next church year (July 2025-June 2026), which will subsequently be shared for congregant feedback leading up to the annual church meeting on June 1.
Sprucing Up In Spring
Your Building Committee is working hard to beautify the courtyard space and the steeple netting. The architect will submit the final design for the courtyard in March, and there will be some very noticeable activity happening around the netting on the 16th Street side of the church. Starting March 31-April 5, there will be some spring sprucing of the netting and liner. Unfortunately, the netting cannot be removed until the steeple is repaired, but crews will be on-site to replace the unsightly black liner with a beige-colored liner to better blend with the columns of the church.
Throw Your Hat in the Ring
The Leadership Development and Nominating Committee has just a few weeks left to produce a slate of leadership candidates for the 2025-26 church year. We’re striving for a slate of capable leaders who truly represent All Souls’ growing and diverse congregation and who will sustain our values of justice and equity, which are needed now more than ever.