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

Dear  Ones, The change of seasons is upon us. Our dear landscape is changing from green to gold and red, crisp, cooler air, and the calls of geese heading south. Perhaps we have gotten our sweaters out again, put our storm windows down, and are making preparations. We may have even made a hot soup! … Continue reading October Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield

Reflections from the President    The Fullness of Fall Fall is often a time of new beginnings and a time to resume many activities which may have been put on hold during the summer.  So it is with All Souls Church.  Although we held worship, committee and board meetings, as well as special events, summer … Continue reading October Message from the President

Reflections from the President  “Sumer Is Icumen In”  — Summer has arrived, Loudly Sing, Cuckoo!   We have just completed June services at the West Village Meeting House and celebrated the solstice on the lawn with the musical merriment of Sharon & Daniel.  We chose raffle tickets for the “Light the Way” lamp, proceeds to … Continue reading July & August Message from ASC President of the Board

‘A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.’ May the promises you have made to yourself about who you want to be feel closer to the reality of who you are right now. May you share that feeling of transformation wherever you go. May it spread into every word, deed, thought, and interaction … Continue reading July & August Message from Rev. Telos

Reflections from the President   A Month of Activism & Compassion Reflecting on this past month I am struck by the array of congregational activities and the responsiveness of All Souls members and friends to community needs.  So many stepped forward to coordinate an event, to offer a hand when asked, or to assist in … Continue reading May Message from ASC President of the Board

Remember your birth, how your mother struggled to give you form and breath. You are evidence of her life, and her mother’s, and hers. Remember your father. He is your life, also. Remember the earth whose skin you are: red earth, black earth, yellow earth, white earth, brown earth, we are earth. excerpt from Joy … Continue reading May Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield

Dear Ones, It is such a relief to see green shoots coming up from the dark earth, feel warmer air and see that the robins have returned! After the storm we just went through, to be able to see the ground and signs of Spring is a relief. Yes, to welcoming this season of new … Continue reading April Message From Our Minister