... All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation in New London, Connecticut.
We have approximately 234 members.
Our original building, at 60 Huntington Street, was built in 1908.
It was one of the first structures built to house a Unitarian Universalist congregation.
In December, 2006, we moved into our new home at 19 Jay Street, just
behind and across the parking lot from the original building.
One service, at 10:00 AM, is conducted each Sunday morning. All children
begin the service with us, then leave part way through the service for
their religious education classes.
After the service, which lasts approximately one hour, join us for coffee,
refreshments, and conversation in our new Unity Hall.
Please take a minute to look over our site, find out who we are, and
then contact us or just come for a visit.
We look forward to meeting new people, and welcome those of all backgrounds
having diverse points of view.
Sunday Sanctuary The Huntington Street Sanctuary will be open for quiet meditation and reflection from 9:15 am until 9:45 am before each Sunday Service. The Sanctuary will be accessible only from the parking lot entrance.
*On the second Sunday of each month at 9:30 am ~ join us for Morning Song, singing familiar and new hymns! All are welcomed to this hymn sing in Unity Hall before the service. There is no sign-up ~ just show up!
May 4, 2008. What Does It mean To Live In Religious Community? - Sermon Series Part II Worship leader: Rev. Carolyn Patierno
The first part of this series examined and reflected on the meaning of the individual as a religious person. The reflection expands this week to congregational life.
Fittingly, the Annual Meeting will follow the service. Please plan on participating!
May 11, 2008. The Most Segregated Hour of the Week
Worship Leader: Rev. Carolyn Patierno.
"Sunday morning" is often described as the title of this sermon. Why is this true? What do we hope to achieve by striving for a multicultural, multiracial congregation?
Today is New Member Sunday, when we welcome & celebrate those who have chosen to deepen their relationship to All Souls and to Unitarian Universalism.
Morning Song at 9:30AM in Unity Hall. Come early and join us in singing.
Book Store open.
May 18, 2008. On Enthusiasm Worship Leader: Rev. Carolyn Patierno
An interesting thing, enthusiasm. Theological in origin, its meaning has shifted over time. But throughout time, enthusiasm has fueled many a visionary. How does it affect your life?
Good Neighbor Offering this month will benefit the City of New London. Please support our city and economic justice with your generous gift on May 18.- you can read about our PILOT project here.
May 25, 2008. Credo Service Speakers: Katrina Bercaw, Nick Evento & Lynn Tavormina.
The "free and responsible search for truth and meaning" leads each of us to a different place. Come and hear your fellow congregants reflect upon thier personal beliefs and what being a Unitarian Universalist means to them.
~ All Souls will offer two Sunday Services beginning in September, 2008. Details will be worked out soon ~
"Common Threads" ~ General Assembly,
A Meeting of Congregations
June 25-29, 2008,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Please support the New London Food Pantry.
A basket is located in the foyer for donations of non-perishable food that is distributed to families in need. Typically, food stamps are insufficient to tide these families over for the entire month. Items always in demand are:
Our
religious education program seeks to help a child discover
a religion that
...grows as the child grows
...answers his or her present needs and understandings
...develops with the child's increasing maturity
... gives him or her a fellowship with all living beings, a reverence
for life, strength to meet the problems of our world, and the serenity
of being at one with the universe. We seek to place at his or her disposal
... the wisdom of the ages
... the inspiration and heritage of traditional religions
... the discoveries of today and the dreams of tomorrow. We aim
... to guide children in a natural development of religious faith based
primarily on their own direct experience
... to help the child realize that just as she or he is a person of value
and importance, so is every other member of the human race. Do you have questions about our K-12 Religious Education
programs?
Contact the Director of RE at dre@allsoulsnewlondon.org.
To volunteer in religious education for next year, please contact
us by email at dre@allsoulsnewlondon.org ,
by phone at 860-443-0316, or in person anytime. TOP
Music is a vital
part of the Sunday morning experience. Our skilled and joyous
choir prepares multi-part anthems twice monthly.
The All Souls Choirs practice in Unity Hall
every Tuesday night beginning at 6:30 PM. We welcome you to come and
sit in for a rehearsal if you're thinking about doing a bit more singing
in your life.
We run the gamut from medieval to living composers
and our literature is as culturally diverse as gospel and jazz to East
European, African and Latin American.
Special music is provided on alternate Sundays by fine
amateur and professional musicians from within our own religious community
and from the wider southeastern Connecticut spiritual community.
The All Souls Choir is open to new voices. Please contact our
director, Dr. Kit Johnson, via the All Souls office at (860) 443-0316,
or simply show up on Tuesday evening!
The
Family Choir