All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church

Board Meeting
2023-01-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-02-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
All Souls board meeting starting at 9 a.m.
*Masks requested*

Elaine Tanner -- Appalachian Roots
2023-01-08 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Bambi Gordon
Speaker — Elaine Tanner
Title — “Appalachian Roots” grow strong when the time comes to step up and find a way to support these impacted mountain communities.
Topic — On the morning of July 28th , 2022, a foot of rain was dumped in our mountain streams in just a few short hours. We will talk about the days that followed showing how people stepped up to help when we needed them most. Our priority was to make sure everyone was accounted for. Next, we had to make sure everyone had access to food and water. We housed and fed support teams that came to help dig out those hit hardest by the storm. We will look at where we are today and what the next steps will be as we rebuild from the ground up in many places.
“We were the fortunate ones living up in a holler where the water did rise 6 feet in the creek as it filled with stone and silt leaving the water little choice but to rise. It was 2 o’clock in the morning when the power went out. It was two days before we could get off the mountain to see the damage done. We are used to good rainfall in these mountains, but we are not used to 12-14 inches of rain in a few short hours followed by another rainfall the following day. This rain dumped on an entire region running off all our hollers at the same time. It took two weeks to clear some of the roads. People lost bridges and lost access to food and water. Others floated away in their sleep. The count rose to 41 dead today when the last missing body was discovered. The first few days the Appalachian Roots grew deep, and people connected to the community brought in water and supplies. Next came the environmental Friends and. org’s bringing in generators, tools and cleaning supplies. Then came the Churches and our Mighty Muckers came to the rescue. Finally the government came with the relief programs and helped to access the damage. We are in a remote holler and are on a long list to have our road and culverts repaired…still.”
Bio — Elaine Tanner, Friends For Environmental Justice founding now program director comes to you telling of the stories that plague our Appalachian mountain mining communities. Up until three years ago I lived and worked in the Ashland Richland area addressing environmental issues taking place around oil and gas storage and production locally and on a regional level around water quality and addressing policy that would improve the current conditions. In 2019 we relocated to Southeastern Kentucky challenging mining operations taking place in the Cumberland mountains of Appalachia. My roots run deep and wide in the Appalachian Mountains. My mother was from the coal fields of West Virginia and my father was from the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. As a child I saw the best and then I saw the ways industry disregarded the people and the environment. Today I live with my partner in SE Kentucky on a property that has been in his family for 6 generations. Some 20 years ago he purchased his 245-acre family homestead at auction. We planned to retire and enjoy the life on the mountains we remembered as a child. The plan was spoiled when it was discovered legacy mining had plagued the area having been stripped, gutted and fracked. We found the water was only fit to flush toilets and filed a Safe Drinking Water Petition and got water for 97 families in our community. By this time, we discovered the state of Kentucky inadvertently approved mining permits that were created under fraudulent conditions. This started a 20-year road to activism. Three years ago, we finally moved to the mountain. The conditions here have been challenging to say the least. Post and Pre Law mining have left us living under old mines that fill up with water and on several events since we have been here have caused mud and rockslides to come within feet of our backdoor. We are challenging this action through an administrative rule case we filed back in 2008. We appealed the cabinet’s ruling in circuit court and the judge ruled in our favor. The cabinet challenged the court’s decision, and we are preparing to take this to the next level, the Kentucky Supreme court
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

Cancelled -- Gentle Restorative Yoga with Karli Amstadt
2023-01-11 20:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
This event is cancelled until further notice.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Hosted by Karli Amstadt
Wednesday, January 11th at 8:00 pm in the church basement.
Free to members; any and all donations will go to a charity supporting Ukraine.

Christopher Reynolds -- You Are Not Alone In This Darkness
2023-01-15 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Fonda Kendrick
Speaker — Christopher Reynolds
Title — You Are Not Alone In This Darkness: The Importance of Sharing Winter Dreamwork
Topic — There is an Indigenous habit of sharing dreams in winter. The Cayuga, for example, say that winter dreams unshared will make you crazy. This is because when our homeland is coldest and darkest, we dream the deepest. We dream for and with each other about the future. Winter dreams then, are not private property. Dreams from our deepest darkness belong to all. We don’t have to carry them alone.
Join Chris Reynolds for songs, stories, and strategies on how we can honor the dreams of the children, the elderly, adolescents, adults, elders, all persons. He will also speak about his experience of sharing dreams with others working for democracy on the planet in Scotland, Ireland, UK, Wales, and Canada.
Bio — F. Christopher Reynolds, M.Ed., is a singer, teacher and roving shaman. His mission is to sing, to teach, to heal the peace of dreaming onward. He does this through songs, chants, writings, ritual, concerts and workshops. He is a singer songwriter with 20 releases. He is the lead author on the only publications on depth psychology, soul, creativity, and giftedness. He is also published in organic creativity in the language classroom. Chris is the founder of No Man’s Folk. He is a co-founder of archetypal ecology. He assists in facilitation rituals for returning veterans with Warriors Journey Home. Learn more at his website: urrealist.com.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

ACIM
2023-01-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-15 18:30 - 20:30 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Join Dr. Walter Kania for his bi-monthly class A Course In Miracles
Come down to our church basement at 6:30 p.m.

Illuman Men’s Council
2023-01-19 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Join Charlie Myking, Council Carrier, for this monthly group starting at 6:15 p.m.
Please RSVP to Charlie if you plan to attend by emailing him at cking62781@gmail.com

Sam Byrd -- “Be Happy” No Matter What
2023-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Brian Moore
Speaker — Sam Byrd
Title — “Be Happy” No Matter What
Topic — Two steps to inner freedom
Bio — Rev. Sam Byrd is a graduate of Methodist Theological School. He has a Master of Theology and a Master of Divinity. He has two sons and 2 grandchildren.. He lives in Homerville with six dogs and 3 cats. He is currently teaching Intro to World Religions at Lorain County Community College. As a transgender man he is active in the local LGBTQ+ community.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

Questions for Your Answers
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Evans @ Hanley Rd., 30 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting starting at 10 a.m.
Bob Evans on Hanley Road in Mansfield.
There we will discuss life, faith, and anything you want.

Rev. Will Humphrey -- Building community amongst our differences
2023-01-29 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Rev. Will Humphrey
Title/Topic — Building community amongst our differences
Bio –Serving as our part-time parish minister, he was ordained with us and has served us since 2015. Rev. Will is also the settled minister of East Shore UU Church. Rev Will is active with anti-racism work within Knox, Richland, and Wayne Counties and throughout the state; he works with the Heritage Universalist groups, including the Universalist Convocation, and Rev Will is active within the Central East Region’s Summer Institute, serving on the ministry/chaplain team for the past four years. Passionate about liberation theological perspectives and eco-feminism, Rev Will advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism and economic justice, affirming the worth and dignity of each person, fighting for justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. Rev Will believes that “the foundation of our faith, as Unitarian Universalists, is the Love that we live in our interactions and our daily Social Justice work.
Potluck to follow service
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

Potluck
2023-01-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-26 12:00 - 14:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Join us after service for our end of the month potluck meal. If you are interested in bringing a dish, there will be a sign up list at the church.
We hope to see you there!!!

Wine with Friends
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Join members of the church and bring a friend for an evening of wine and conversation.
We will be enjoying Reds and Rose
Thursday February 2nd at 7 p.m. in the church basement.
We ask that you bring a bottle of wine to share or a side dish.
There is a $5 suggested donation.
For more information, please see Carla Miller.

Wendy Bartlett -- Kindred: The Power and Prescience of Octavia E. Butler
2023-02-05 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Kristin Ellis
Speaker — Wendy Bartlett
Title — Kindred: The Power and Prescience of Octavia E. Butler
Topic — For decades, author Octavia E. Butler was something of a hidden figure among futuristic fiction writers, thanks to mainstream white culture. Black, poor, and brilliant, her visions of what society might become are only now beginning to be recognized for their power and genius. Come find out why Octavia E. Butler belongs on your “Must Read” list for 2023.
Bio — Wendy Bartlett has served as the Collection Development & Acquisitions Manager for Cuyahoga County Public Library since 2008. Wendy graduated from the Unitarian Universalist House of Studies with a Master of Divinity degree. She is involved with social justice issues including anti-racism and LGBTQ+ concerns. She lives with her grown-up son, a cat, and a grandcat in Fairlawn, Ohio.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

*Masks are requested in the building*

Rev. James "Seamus" Dillard -- Saint Brigid
2023-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Jen Gibson
Speaker — Rev. James “Seamus” Dillard
Title — Saint Brigid
Topic — From Pagan Goddess to Catholic Saint, Brigid has long been worshiped in Ireland. Let’s explore the myth and history concerning her.
Bio — Rev. James “Seamus” Dillard has been active in the Columbus Ohio Pagan community for over 19 years and is been a member of ADF (ÁrnDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship), RDNA (Reformed Druids of North America and founder of The Columbus Sanctuary.
He has served ADF both locally and internationally including as Vice Archdruid, Warrior Guild Chief and Senior Druid. Seamus has co-written or contributed to three books, Fire on our Hearth, Call of the Crane and Pagan Fires: Ritual Fundamentals and wrote the ADF Warrior’s Guild 1st Circle Training Program and companion book Modern Day Warrior. He is currently writing a book on root-working.
Seamus has also given workshops around the US, including Universal Life Expo, Earth Warriors Festival, Desert Magic Festival, Trillium Gathering, Wellspring Festival, Summerlands Festival, Sirius Rising Festival, and Starwood Festival, among others.
He follows Hoodoo, Asatru’ (Norse) and Druid paths.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

Galentine's Day
2023-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Join us this Sunday after fellowship for Galentine’s Day.
Our annual event is back and we look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, you may post here or email Fonda at allsoulsohio@gmail.com

Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn -- “The Unmistakable Benefits of Awe “
2023-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Hayley Young
Speaker — Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn
Title — “The Unmistakable Benefits of Awe “
Topic — We take vitamins, drink 8 glasses of water a day, get our 7k steps in…or we try. And yet health experts miss the spiritual daily requirement: one dose of awe. One daily dose of comprehending that we are part of something larger and that we are not alone feeds our psychological, spiritual and physical self. One daily dose of awe.
Bio — Rev. Dr. Elaine served as the settled minister in the UU Fellowship of Wayne County in Wooster for 23 years before semi-retiring. She now co-chairs the regional Commissioned Lay Ministry Council and offers Spiritual Direction to a wide variety of people. Walking, gardening and tai chi keep her grounded and inspired.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

Rev. Will Humphrey -- Love, community and meaning
2023-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Rev. Will Humphrey
Speaker — Rev. Will Humphrey
Title and Topic — Love, community and meaning
Bio — Serving as our part-time parish minister, he was ordained with us and has served us since 2015. Rev. Will is also the settled minister of East Shore UU Church. Rev Will is active with anti-racism work within Knox, Richland, and Wayne Counties and throughout the state; he works with the Heritage Universalist groups, including the Universalist Convocation, and Rev Will is active within the Central East Region’s Summer Institute, serving on the ministry/chaplain team for the past four years. Passionate about liberation theological perspectives and eco-feminism, Rev Will advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism and economic justice, affirming the worth and dignity of each person, fighting for justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. Rev Will believes that “the foundation of our faith, as Unitarian Universalists, is the Love that we live in our interactions and our daily Social Justice work.
Potluck to follow service
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are requested in the building*

Wine with Friends
2023-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Join members of the church and bring a friend for an evening of wine and conversation.
Our theme is “Pinch Me, I’m Green” – bring a bottle with green on the label
Thursday March 2nd at 7 p.m. in the church basement.
We ask that you bring a bottle of wine to share or a side dish.
There is a $5 suggested donation.
For more information, please see Carla Miller.

Ron Boyd -- Fractals and Infinity
2023-03-05 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Fonda Kendrick
Speaker — Ron Boyd
Title — Fractals and Infinity
Topic — Join Ron Boyd as he takes you on a multimedia journey through the world of fractals. During this presentation, he will share the journey of how he became inspired to work with the medium of fractal art, and also what they represent.
What are Fractals?
A fractal is a never-ending pattern. Fractals are infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales. They are created by repeating a simple process over and over in an ongoing feedback loop. Driven by recursion, fractals are images of dynamic systems – the pictures of Chaos. Geometrically, they exist in between our familiar dimensions. Fractal patterns are extremely familiar, since nature is full of fractals. For instance: trees, rivers, coastlines, mountains, clouds, seashells, hurricanes, etc.
Bio — In 2016 Ron founded his organization Mystic Spirit Presentations which serves to inform, educate, and inspire interested parties throughout Ohio and beyond. Ron has led numerous programs on topics pertaining to spiritual growth, religious education, and environmental education.
Ron has been a UU for over 25 years, a past president of his congregation, and has spoken for numerous UU congregations and religious organizations over the years.
Ron speaks on a variety of topics, drawing from a diverse range of sources, such as religion, spirituality, philosophy, psychology, mythology, sociology, science, mathematics, and ecology, to name a few.
Ron is a strong advocate for finding solutions for our current environmental issues, and sees this as one of the most critical moral issues we are facing in our time.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

*Masks are requested in the building*

Open Mic Night Coffee House
2023-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Open Mic Night Coffee House
Join us tonight March 10th for our new monthly event at 7 p.m. in the basement of the church.
Please consider bringing a favorite coffee blend or creamer to share.

Rev. Joan VanBecelaere -- Living In a Post Roe World
2023-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Rev. Joan VanBecelaere
Title — Living In a Post Roe World
Topic — In 1802, then-president Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter explaining his understanding of the First Amendment’s religion clause as reflecting the view of “the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall between church and State.” But It appears now that some legislators and courts are committed to inserting their personal convictions, even religious convictions, into all aspects of public life, especially in matters of reproductive rights. What can we do now to help support reproductive rights in Ohio and strengthen the separation of church and state?
Bio — Rev. Joan VanBecelaere is a retired Unitarian Universalist community minister living in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to retirement, she was the Executive Director of UU Justice Ohio. She currently serves on the board of the national Voter Empowerment Project, a non profit that supports increased voter engagement in under-represented and marginalized populations. She serves as treasurer on the board of the StoryTellers of Central Ohio and believes that effective story work can help us understand one another and change minds and hearts.
Prior to her work with UU Justice Ohio, Rev VanBecelaere was regional Lead with the Central East Region, district executive for the old Ohio Meadville District, vice president for student services at Iliff School of Theology in Denver CO, and taught as an adjunct instructor in UU polity.
She is a member of the North Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Lewis Center, Ohio. She lives in Columbus with her spouse, Jerry, and four rambunctious felines.
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

*Masks are requested in the building*

Celebration of Life for Margaret "Peg" McLaurine
2023-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Please join us for a Celebration of Life
for Margaret “Peg” McLaurine,
Mother of Bambi Gordon
The service will be held Monday, March 13 at 7:00 pm
at All Souls UU Church.

August 28, 1925 – March 1, 2023
Join us downstairs for wine and light refreshments following the service.
