The All Souls Adult Spiritual Development program brings people together in different places and formats, like different threads, to form a spiritual, intellectual, communal tapestry for our daily lives. ASD offerings fall into five categories. Click on each to be brought directly to that section.
- Spiritual growth and transformation, where we question, learn from others, and seek lives of meaning and reverence
- Welcoming, diverse, and vibrant community, where we love, respect, and care for one another
- Service and prophetic action, where we move the world toward justice, healing, and sustainability
- Sacred space, where we connect with the beauty in our world
- F-UU-N, where we just kick back and have a good time
Registration
- Payment at the time of registration is appreciated, as facilitators are not equipped to handle money and registration details. It also guarantees you a spot in the class.
- If you’re unable to pay when you register, please contact Gabrielle Farrell, Religious Educator, Lifespan Learning and Family Ministries (gfarrell [@] allsouls.ws) to request a scholarship.
- Please note that most classes have register-by dates. Check below for minimum and maximum enrollment numbers and remaining seats.
- If a class is cancelled because it has not met its minimum, you will be notified and receive a full refund. If you've paid online, the refund will be automatically generated; if you've paid in person, please contact Gabrielle Farrell (gfarrell [@] allsouls.ws) to request a refund.
- If a class reaches its maximum before you register, you can be placed on a waiting list by contacting Gabrielle Farrell (gfarrell [@] allsouls.ws).
Fees
All ASD offerings, other than those related to membership or fellowship, have fees. Fees cover some portion of the cost of the whole program, but most of the cost is covered by congregant annual pledges. We encourage everyone (member or not) who takes an ASD class to pledge annually.
Class locations
- Locations are assigned within the church based on availability, size, and purpose. Room assignment may occasionally change, so always check the sign board outside the office when you arrive.
- Please note: All Souls is not fully accessible and some of the classes may meet in inaccessible locations. If you have accessibility requirements, please email Gabrielle Farrell (gfarrell [@] allsouls.ws) or Alicia Dixon (adixon [@] allsouls.ws) so that rooms can be assigned to allow full participation
To register, find the class below and click on the appropriate link. NOTE: Dates listed below are subject to change. Please check the class registration page for finalized dates.
Spiritual Growth and Transformation
Faiths in Our Neighborhood: How to Be the Perfect Guest
See facilitators and times below Register by block below |
By engaging with other faith traditions, we deepen our understanding of the dynamic, fascinating, varied world in which we live. In a series of 3-session blocks, this course examines some of the world’s religions guided by those who grew up in or now follow that tradition. Every second meeting includes a visit to a neighborhood church, temple, or other worship space alongside All Souls’ Middle School class (which is studying different religions throughout the year). This is a unique opportunity to explore diversity of faiths in a safe, affirming atmosphere grounded in UU tradition. You may sign up for any block or for the entire year (for a discounted price.) The groups will meet weekday evenings (or, as a second choice, Sunday mornings). Visits to neighboring faiths will be Sunday mornings (Friday night for October’s visit to a Jewish temple). |
- Perfect Stranger: Agnosticism, Atheism, Humanism, & Ethical Culture
Sun., Mar. 11, Sun., Mar. 18 (visit to Ethical Society), Sun., Mar. 25 - Perfect Stranger: Hinduism
Ken Langer
Sun., Apr. 15, Sun., Apr. 22 (visit to Sri Siva Vishnu Temple), Sun., Apr. 29 - Perfect Stranger: Evangelism
Welcoming, Diverse, Vibrant Community
Welcome to All Souls
Amy Mulry Wesolek No registration; just drop in |
Learn and ask questions about Unitarian Universalism and All Souls Church. This informal session lasts about an hour. April 15, March 4, July 15 |
Covenant Groups
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Contact Rev. Susan Newman (snewman [@] allsouls.ws) for more information. |
These small groups offer opportunities for spiritual practice, lasting friendships, and caring community. Groups of about ten meet once or twice a month to share, learn, and discover within the framework of themes or identities. Groups have formed around sacred texts, journaling, Sabbath-keeping, women’s issues, men’s issues, and parenting as spiritual practice. Congregants are always welcome to help organize and facilitate new groups. |
Service and Prophetic Action
Sacred Space and Beauty
F-UU-N