Thoughts on Leadership and Looking Ahead Reflections from the President We recently held a retreat of the All Souls Board and began our gathering by sharing our thoughts on what it means to be leaders for the congregation. Below are a few of our reflections: Caring about people in the congregation Being positive and appreciating … Continue reading March Message from our ASC President of the Board
MESSAGE FROM REV. TELOS WHITFIELD “What is it that awakens in my soul when I catch the scent of rain, when I see the sun and moon rise and set on all the colors of the earth, when I approach the heart of wilderness? For indeed something does move and enliven me in my spirit, … Continue reading March Message from Our Minister
Two Steps Forward… One Step Back? Reflections from the President I couldn’t stop thinking of the above quote when I received the email that a water main had cracked beneath our newly paved driveway which caused temporary closure of the drive and disrupted programming in the building for a day. Many gallons of water pouring … Continue reading February Message from ASC Board President
“The first element of true love is loving kindness. The essence of loving kindness is being able to offer happiness. You can be the sunshine for another person. You can’t offer happiness until you have it for yourself. So build a home inside by accepting yourself and learning to love and heal yourself. Learn how … Continue reading February Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield
Moving from Darkness to Light Reflections from the President Welcome to the New Year! Perhaps you will join All Souls friends for a warm and nourishing gathering around pancakes and games on New Year’s Day. Many thanks to Kathy Squires as we return to this happy tradition as we contemplate all that is possible in … Continue reading January Message from Leslie Kinney, President of the Board
MESSAGE FROM REV. TELOS WHITFIELD For Those Who Have Far To Travel If you could see the journey whole, you might never undertake it, might never dare the first step that propels you from the place you have known toward the place you know not. Call it one of the mercies of the road: that … Continue reading January Message from Rev. Telos
Celebrating our Past, Preparing for the Future Breathe Deeply – It’s the Holiday Season! Reflections from the President. Breathe… Breathe Deeply!! This is really a message to myself but it may be useful to others. I’ve wanted to write about all the wonderful activities … Continue reading December Message From President of the Board, Leslie Kinney
MESSAGE FROM REV. TELOS WHITFIELD O doubter of the light, confused by fear and wrong, Lean on the heart of night and let love make thee strong! from the Heart of Night by Bliss Carman Dear Ones, Yes, may we lean on the heart of night and let love make us strong. We arrive to … Continue reading December Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield
Projects & Visions Reflections from the President Fall feels like it has arrived in full force — with heavy rains, after a summer of drought, and a flurry of new activities. I want to share a bit of news… At the end of September we officially welcomed Bradley Hunt as new tech staff for our … Continue reading October Message from ASC Board President Leslie Kinney
Dear Ones, We will be exploring Courage during this month – “Cur” means heart, facing life wholeheartedly with open hearts and letting our courage flow freely. It isn’t easy and often we are asked to be courageous unexpectedly; suddenly our life changes and we are faced with an experience requiring our involvement. It might be … Continue reading October Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield
