All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church

Adult RE Book Discussion
2022-06-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-06-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Adult RE Book Discussion
Sundays 9:00 am
12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson
We will meet downstairs.
Masks are requested while in the building.

Wendy Bartlet -- What Don't You Know About Thoreau?
2022-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Wendy Bartlet
Leader — Kristen Ellis
Title: What Don’t You Know About Thoreau?
Topic: A recent biography about Thoreau begins “Everyone who comes to Thoreau has a story.” What’s yours? Recent scholarship has revealed layers about Thoreau that resonate even more strongly with the times in which we find ourselves. And if it’s been a minute since you took a stroll around Walden Pond, we’ll do that too.
Bio: Wendy Bartlett graduated from the Unitarian Universalist House of Studies with dual specializations in Unitarian Universalism and Interreligious Contexts. Wendy’s areas of focus were Unitarian Universalist history and the intersection of Unitarian Universalism and Buddhism. Raised in the United Church of Christ, Wendy’s family joined the UU church when she was thirteen, and she’s been here ever since. She lives with her grown-up son, a cat, and a grandcat in Fairlawn, Ohio.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Cara Mia -- To Follow A Pagan Path
2022-06-12 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Cara Mia
Leader — Hayley Young
Title: To Follow A Pagan Path
Topic: Modern Paganism (or Neopaganism) is a term describing a broad range of beliefs and practices. Hours can be spent discussing the nuances between various paths. But if we try to speak generally for a moment, what do they have in common? What are some of the most common beliefs and practices that might call someone to follow a Pagan path? Let’s talk about some of the core elements that often make up modern Paganism. Set one foot upon the path, and see where it takes you.
Bio: Cara Mia [they/she] is a practicing Witch and Pagan living on the land of the Erie, Mississauga, and Kaskaskia, now called Cleveland, OH. They have been making videos about modern Paganism and Witchcraft since 2008 under the name cutewitch772, and co-founded “The Pagan Perspective” — a collaborative channel featuring Pagans from various paths and backgrounds — in 2009 (search YouTube for “paganperspective”). Cara is part of the Reclaiming Tradition of Witchcraft, an inclusive and anti-racist tradition bridging the worlds of spirituality and social justice. They began growing a Reclaiming community for Ohio a few years ago, and that group is now blossoming! Cara also enjoys educating the public at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick, located in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. This is her fourth time speaking at All Souls.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Board Meeting
2022-06-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-07-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-09-11 09:00 - 10:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
All Souls board meeting starting at 9 a.m.
*Masks requested*

Christopher Reynolds -- Working Fathers' Day: How to Separate Manhood from Patriarchy
2022-06-19 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Christopher Reynolds
Leader: Jen Gibson
Title: Working Fathers’ Day: How to Separate Manhood from Patriarchy
Topic: Fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, cousins, grandfathers, grandsons, all who enjoy masculine life, have inner and outer work to do. It is to separate masculinity from patriarchy. Patriarchy includes all LGBTQ+H persons in any relationship where force, not love, indoctrination, not education, authority and not actual Life experiences consume authenticity.
Join Christopher Reynolds for songs, stories and teachings
from depth psychology and Indigenous wisdom. He offers
strategies that empower us to reclaim love, education,
waking and dreaming life from supremacy’s force,
indoctrination and authoritarianism.
Bio: F. Christopher Reynolds, M.Ed., is a singer, teacher and community shaman. His mission is to sing the dream of Peace on Earth onward through songs, writings, ritual, healing 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. Learn more at his website: urrealist.com.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Dr. Walter Kania -- You Can't Make This Stuff Up!
2022-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Dr. Walter Kania
Leader — Bambi Gordon
Title: “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up!”
Topic: Today’s world is a manifestation of all of humanity’s most negative and destructive energies. One can view them in the field of politics, economics, government, finance, agriculture, and International relations. It might seem that the world has learned little from mistakes of the past. We seem to go about making the same mistakes that were made in times past. Is there anywhere to look for more positive perspectives about life in this time and space?
The answers have always been found in the same place – the realm of Spirit and the Ancient Masters. The answers are the knowledge of who we are, and an understanding of the world, the nature of mankind and human life. If indeed, we knew our true identity and destiny we would all abandon negative and destructive energies.
So Who Are We? And What Is Our Destiny? Evidence abounds. Please let me share some of it with you. Some call it our identity – that we are “Spiritual Beings having a human experience.” Some call our time here in this dimension “a place of learning and growth.” You decide!
Bio: Dr. Walter Kania is a licensed Clinical and Consulting Psychologist. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He has maintained an active Clinical and Consulting practice. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Texas Christian University. He is ordained in the Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) and The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has served on the faculties of Texas Christian University, Bethany College, The Ohio State University, and The Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University. He is the author of five books, “Healthy Religion,” “A Believable Bible,” “A Credible Christianity”, and “Spirituality Without Sin and Salvation.” His newest book is “Spiritual Psychology.” He conducts seminars and is a frequent speaker in the fields of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Potluck
2022-06-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-28 12:00 - 14:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
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!!!

Questions for Your Answers
2022-06-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-08-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Evans @ Hanley Rd., 30 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting at Bob Evans on Hanley Road in Mansfield.
There we will discuss life, faith, and anything you want.

Aurelio Diaz -- "Constructing Bridges with Significant Relationship"
2022-07-03 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker – Aurelio Diaz
Leader – Fonda Kendrick
Title: “Constructing Bridges with Significant Relationship”
Topic: Aurelio will focus on communities coming together, regardless of beliefs, backgrounds, and political affiliations. “I’ve always believed that and have tried my best to practice it,” says Aurelio, “but I feel that with my newfound involvement with local politics, I’ve learned firsthand how important it really is to love one another.” Aurelio will share his personal observations and experiences and will also perform an original song with his autoharp.
Bio: Aurelio V. Diaz is a musician and artist who resides in Downtown Mansfield. He adores the city birds, and feeds them daily. He loathes limited options and tries to create more. Aurelio is the 5th Ward Mansfield City Councilman. His plan is to use music, art, and elbow grease to help transform Mansfield.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Professor Scopas Pogo -- The Era of Military Dictatorship in Africa
2022-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Professor Scopas Pogo
Leader — Jen Gibson
Title: “The Era of Military Dictatorship in Africa”
Topic: Scopas will share personal experiences living under two dictators, from 1971-1985. This talk might shed light on military rule in other parts of the world as well.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Kim Hildreth -- The Call to Stewardship: Our responsibility to always remember, in every decision we make, we must consider the impact on the next seven generations.
2022-07-17 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Kim Hildreth
Leader — Brian Moore

Title: The Call to Stewardship: Our responsibility to always remember, in every decision we make, we must consider the impact on the next seven generations.

Topic: What is stewardship and how do we in Mansfield/Richland County answer the call?

By gaining a better understanding of our responsibility to conservation, protection, and preserving of our natural resources, we can learn how accepting the call to stewardship has a direct interconnection to the community, including economic stability and viability for today and future generations.

In addition gain a better understanding of Storm Water (including some mandates), local programs, and how important it is to become involved and answer the call to be good stewards including the interconnections of our actions on the environment, community and neighbors.

Key areas to be covered include:
– Storm Water Management in our community (explain the requirements of the EPA Storm Water Permit)
– Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Soil Stewardship Week – and the Annual Earth Stewardship Celebration (litter clean ups, tree plantings, green infrastructure, beautification recycling, energy conversation)

Bio: Kim Hildreth, Project Planner for the City of Mansfield Engineering Department

Graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Psychology and Religion, Minor in Philosophy. She began working at the city in 1995 as the Program Coordinator for the Litter Prevention & Recycling Program. In 2005, she began working with the Engineering Department with the city’s Storm Water Permit, responsible for the Public Education and Public Involvement components of the permit. In 2007, took on the role of coordinating the Safe Routes to School program, which includes infrastructure and non-infrastructure components. The Litter Prevention office was consolidated into the Engineering Department in 2011 with the responsibility of the NPDES Storm Water Permit compliance. Project Planner for the city of Mansfield’s Backflow program (Cross Connection control) Also serves as the point of contact for the City of Mansfield’s Shade Tree Commission.
She has served on numerous Boards, including Past President of the Ohio Association of Litter Prevention & Recycling Professionals, Past President of the Clear Fork Valley Foundation, and past Board member of New Beginnings, the Rehab Center and Catalyst Life Services. Past Chair of the United Way Speakers Bureau and 2000 Leadership Unlimited.
Kim resides in Butler with her husband John.

*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Wendy Bartlett -- What exactly do Quakers believe?
2022-07-24 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Wendy Bartlett
Leader –Kristen Ellis
Title: What exactly do Quakers believe?
Topic: Did you know that liberal Quakers have a lot in common with Unitarian Universalists? Wendy Bartlett, a long-time friend of the Cleveland Society of Friends, will talk about liberal Quakerism, their social justice work, pacifism, and lead a few minutes of silent worship so that we can experience a bit of the spiritual life of Quakers as well.
Bio: Wendy Bartlett graduated from the Unitarian Universalist House of Studies with dual specializations in Unitarian Universalism and Interreligious Contexts. Wendy’s areas of focus are Unitarian Universalist history and the intersection of Unitarian Universalism and Buddhism.
Raised in the United Church of Christ, Wendy’s family joined the UU church when she was thirteen, and she’s been here ever since. Wendy 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.
*Mask are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after the service for coffee and conversation.

Convocation 2022
2022-07-29 - 2022-07-31 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Please visit the link below for more information.
https://universalistconvocation.org/register/

Bicentennial Celebration of All Souls Congregation
2022-07-31 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Join us on Sunday July 31, 2022 for a full day celebration of All Souls UU congregation bicentennial.
More information to come.

Rev. Will Humphrey
2022-07-31 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker – Rev. Will Humphrey
Leader – Hayley Young
Join us for service concluding Universalist Convocation 2022.
Celebrate All Souls 200 years of membership with a Rev. Will
Potluck and Ice cream social to follow.
Bring your favorite dish to share with everyone.
Bio — Rev. Will Humphrey served two Lutheran (ELCA) congregations as a youth pastor and a Church of Christ congregation as an educator prior to coming to All Souls. Serving as our parish minister, he was ordained with us and has served us since 2015. Rev. Will is bi-vocational, serving also as a public school educator. 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 three 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.”
*Masks are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

Ivie Sorkin -- Resilience
2022-08-07 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Leader: Reed Richmond
Speaker: Ivie Sorkin
Title — Resilience
Topic — Unitarian Universalist women ministers of the 1800’s
Bio — Ivie Sorkin was a Commission Lay Minister for 3 year, works in Orrville at Ventrac in the Paint Dept. loves to read, have a good conversation with friends over a cup of coffee.
*Masks are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

Mansfield Gay Pride Festival
2022-08-13 08:00 - 20:00 | Ohio
Join All Souls UU Church as we participate in the 8th Annual Mansfield Gay Pride Festival.
August 13, 2022
We will be walking in the parade and manning a booth.
Location: Mansfield Central Park
The parade will line up on Marion Avenue.
The parade will move east on Park Avenue West from the 5-way light and ending at Central Park.

Booth set-up begins at 8 a.m.
Parade line-up begins at 9:30 a.m.
Parade kicks off at 11 a.m.
Festival runs from 12 noon-7 p.m.
Booth tear down 7 p.m.

Rev. Will Humphrey -- Hope And Faith Even Today
2022-08-14 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker – Rev. Will Humphrey
Leader – Bambi Gordon
Title and Topic — Hope and Faith even today
Bio — Rev. Will Humphrey served two Lutheran (ELCA) congregations as a youth pastor and a Church of Christ congregation as an educator prior to coming to All Souls. Serving as our parish minister, he was ordained with us and has served us since 2015. Rev. Will is bi-vocational, serving also as a public school educator. 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 three 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.”
*Masks are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

Hayley Young -- The Time is NOW: Mindfulness and the Art of Simply Being
2022-08-21 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker – Hayley Young
Leader – Jen Gibson
Title — The Time is NOW: Mindfulness and the Art of Simply Being

Topic — How and why to use this tool (that we all possess) to regulate our emotions, make better decisions and become more present in our lives and in relation to one another.

*Masks are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.

Jacqueline Moore -- “Inside Animal Minds” / Pet Blessing & Celebration of Animals Service
2022-08-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Sacred Stones Mystical Farm, 3072 State Route 430, Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Speaker – Jacqueline Moore
Leader – Reed Richmond
Title — “Inside Animal Minds” / Pet Blessing & Celebration of Animals Service
Topic — A message about what animals think, feel, and know from a favorite edition of National Geographic. Following the talk, we will introduce our pets and share in the blessing of our animal companions and all creatures that inhabit the earth.
The service will take place at Sacred Stones Mystical Farm “The Moore’s” 3072 State Route 430, Mansfield. Please have your pets up to date with core vaccines, and please bring them to the service either on a leash or in a carrier. If your pet is unable to attend, please bring a photo.
We will also have a special part of the service in memory of our beloved departed pets.
*Also, we will be hosting a potluck after the service, please bring a covered dish to share.
Feel free to contact Jackie or Brian with any questions. 419-589-7707
Bio — Jacqueline Moore has been a member of All Souls UU Church since 2004. She is married to Brian and is co-owner of their business Mid-Ohio Supply, bandmate in their duo Tao Bridge, and is lay ordained within the Soto Zen lineage. She enjoys spending time with her three
grandchildren, being in nature, photography, reading, and journaling.

Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn -- Finding the Sacred
2022-09-04 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn
Leader — Fonda Kendrick
Title — Finding the Sacred
Topic — Through our lives we are directed toward the Sacred: a church, a book, a guru. Many of us find awe in nature. Parker Palmer writes, “The soul is like a wild animal—tough, resilient, savvy, self-sufficient, and yet exceedingly shy…But if we walk quietly into the woods and sit silently… at the base of a tree…we will catch a glimpse.”
Bio: 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.
*Masks are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation

Ron Boyd -- Inequality, Human Rights, and Modern Slavery
2022-09-11 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Speaker — Ron Boyd
Leader — Kristin Ellis
Title: Inequality, Human Rights, and Modern Slavery
Topic: The struggle for justice is an ongoing one, slavery is not something in our distant past. We look at the roots of this inequality, understand its history, and see what must be changed going forward for justice to be realized.
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 20 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.
*Masks are requested in the building*
Fellowship has returned. Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation
