Jacquie Zarley — Leaping and Falling Lessons Learned from Saturday Morning Cartoons
2024-09-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Jacquie Zarley
Title — Leaping and Falling Lessons Learned from Saturday Morning Cartoons
Topic — Many of us have had that moment in our lives when we were asked to “Take a leap of faith” Leaping can be terrifying, falling can be very painful. There is, to be sure, an art to leaping that can be difficult to learn. Nowhere are there better leapers and fallers than on Saturday morning cartoons. Jacquie explores the delicate and sometimes painful art of leaping and falling and the lessons to be learned from our favorite cartoon characters.
Bio — Jacquie Zarley is a 2020 Graduate of the UU House of Studies at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. She is a Candidate for ministry in the UU Fellowshipping process. After a fun Summer as the Intergenerational Activities Director at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Cleveland, she will begin a Chaplaincy Residency at The Cleveland VA Hospital in October. She lives with her partner, Karlan and two cats in Euclid
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

Bellville Street Fair
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-14 | Ohio
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church at the 2024 Bellville Street Fair
Dates: September 11-14, 2024
Location: Merchant Tent, Bellville Street Fair
Come visit the All Souls UU Church booth at the Bellville Street Fair! We’ll be in the merchant tent from September 11th to 14th. Whether you’re a church member, a friend, or simply curious about what we do, we’d love to see you.
Want to Volunteer?
If you’re a member or friend of the church and would like to volunteer at our booth, please sign up on the sheet passed around during service or email Jen Gibson at allsoulsohio@gmail.com. Our volunteers truly make a difference!

Rev. Joan VanBecelaere — Seussian Wisdom
2024-09-15 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Brian Moore
Speaker — Rev. Joan VanBecelaere
Title — Seussian Wisdom
Topic — The needs of the world are vast. It seems overwhelming to think that we can in any way change or help heal this bruised and hurting world. But we know something must change. We will look at this issue while drawing on the wisdom of Dr. Seuss.
Bio — Rev. Joan VanBecelaere is a retired Unitarian Universalist minister. She has served as the Executive Director of UU Justice Ohio and as a Congregational Life Consultant for the Ohio-Meadville District and the Staff Lead for CERG – the Central East Regional Group. Before holding this position, she was the vice-president for student services at the Iliff School of Theology, Denver CO, where she taught UU polity. She lives in Columbus OH with her spouse, Jerry, and four felines all named after Hebrew Bible prophets and kings.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

A Course In Miracles
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Discover the transformative teachings of A Course In Miracles in our bi-monthly sessions.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Church Basement
Unlock the power of spiritual growth and inner peace.
All are welcome!

Christopher Reynolds — Introduction to the Labyrinth Wheel: Union of Western and Indigenous Wisdom
2024-09-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Meadow Rise Farm, 6991 Renie Road, Bellville, 44813, United States
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Cindy Petri
Speaker — Christopher Reynolds
Title — Introduction to the Labyrinth Wheel: Union of Western and Indigenous Wisdom
Topic — The labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral and the Indigenous medicine wheel are two ways that express the Tao. Like the yin yang symbol, they reflect wholeness, harmony, sanity, and happiness. A labyrinth wheel is an outdoor labyrinth. It is a union of Western and Indigenous wisdom that invites us all to come to peace within ourselves and with all our relations — even with our enemies.
Labyrinth wheels are soul support during hard times.
*Please note* This service is off-site, we will be located at Meadow Rise Farm, 6991 Renie Road in Bellville. A phone number for directions is listed at the bottom of the page.
Parking Instructions for Church Service
Google Maps address: 1009 Bangorville Rd, Bellville, Ohio 44813
Due to limited space in the house driveway, please park along the Bangorville Road side of the property. The entrance is across the road from the trailer at 1009 Bangorville Rd, so using that address in your GPS or maps app should guide you directly.
Weather permitting, please park in rows on the grass inside the gate. If the 500-foot walk to the house presents a challenge, we have a golf cart available to assist. For most, the walk is slightly uphill, but it’s manageable.
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: www.urrealist.com
Join us after service for coffee and conversation.

Canceled - Children's Religious Exploration Class
2024-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
No Children’s Religious Exploration Class Today
Please note, there will be no R.E. class today.
Classes will resume on October 13, 2024.
We look forward to seeing everyone then!

Questions For Your Answers
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Evans @ Hanley Rd., 30 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
Come and be part of our monthly gathering, starting at 10 a.m.
Location: Bob Evans on Hanley Road in Mansfield.
Join us for discussions on life, faith, and any topics close to your heart.

Board Meeting
2024-09-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
All Souls board meeting starting at 9 a.m.

Rev. Will Humphrey — Kindness over Niceness
2024-09-29 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. Will Humphrey
Title — Kindness over Niceness
Topic — Sometimes midwestern niceties can get in the way of our relationships and connection. We will explore the differences between kindness and niceness
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.
Join us downstairs after service for potluck.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

Canceled – Children’s Religious Exploration Class
2024-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States

Potluck
2024-09-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-27 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
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Gather with fellow church members and invite a friend to join us for an enjoyable evening filled with wine and engaging conversations.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Church Basement
Please contribute by bringing a bottle of wine to share or a delightful side dish. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.
For additional details, feel free to reach out to Carla Miller.

Highway Clean-Up Day
2024-10-05 09:00 - 14:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
🌿 Join Us for Our Bi-Annual Highway Clean-Up! 🌿
Let’s come together to keep our community beautiful and care for the environment. Your help makes a big difference!
🗓 Date: Saturday, October 5th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Meet at All Souls UU Church, and we’ll travel to our section of St Rt 13, south of Bellville. Safety gear, supplies, and instructions will be provided by Bambi G.

A sign-up sheet will be available at the church, or you can email Jen at allsoulsohio@gmail.com to sign up.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some love to our highways! 🌍💚
🌧 Rain Date: October 12th

Brian Moore - Living with Inner Conviction
2024-10-06 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Jen Gibson
Speaker — Brian Moore
Title — Living with Inner Conviction
Topic — We will explore the differences between personally motivated inspiration and the Tao Te Ching’s teaching of inner conviction. How the two can work together to bring balance, harmony, success, inspiration and spirituality into your life.
Bio — Brian serves as the Chairman of the Pulpit and Worship Committee at All Souls. Celebrating 30 years of marriage to Jacqueline and embracing life in his 60s, they share their home with 2 cats, 3 dogs, and a vibrant aquarium and pond boasting over 35 fish. Proud parents of two grown children and grandparents to three grandchildren, they find joy in family and music, performing together in the group Tao Bridge. As the dedicated proprietors of Mid-Ohio Supply Co. for four decades, they embody commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Outside of work, Brian’s passions include gardening, yard work, and culinary adventures. He also nurtures Sacred Stones Mystical Farm as its curator. Since joining All Souls in 2005, Brian finds fulfillment in his Unitarian Universalist faith and cherishes the opportunity to serve the church community.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

Highway Clean-Up Day - Rain Date
2024-10-12 09:00 - 14:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813

Pam Milligan — Restoring comfort and dignity one chair at a time.
2024-10-13 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Pam Milligan
Title — Restoring comfort and dignity one chair at a time.
Bio — Pamela Milligan, the founder and Executive Director of the Furniture Bank of North Central Ohio was born and raised in Mansfield and returned to the area in 2022 after being absent for nearly 40 years. She is a retired Air Force Brigadier General who started her career in Mansfield at the 179th Air Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. She served as a reserve officer most of her career until after 911, when she went active duty and spent nearly 10 years on active duty and then worked for the Department of Defense at the Pacific and Indonesian Combatant Command. Believing service is a way of life, she founded the Furniture Bank of North Central Ohio as a way to continue to serve by providing a resource to Mansfield and Richland County by providing gently used furniture to individuals and families in need. The Furniture Bank’s mission is to provide security and comfort to individuals and families transitioning from crisis by using a community-wide based response model. The first three months of operation have validated the need for the Furniture Bank’s service for the area.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

Church Clean Up
2024-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
🍁 Join Us for Our Fall Church Cleanup! 🍁
As we welcome the fall season, we invite you to help us refresh our beloved church home. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours to spare, your efforts will ensure our space is clean and welcoming for Sunday services and upcoming events.
Tasks:
We’ll be tackling cleaning duties both inside and outside the building—from tidying up common areas to sprucing up our outdoor spaces. Every helping hand makes a difference!
🗓 Date: October 19th
🕒 Time: All day
📍 Location: All Souls UU Church, Bellville
Sign-Up: A sign-up sheet will be available during Sunday services, or you can email us to volunteer for specific tasks.
As a thank-you for your hard work, we’ll provide a meal for all volunteers to enjoy together. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others while giving back to our church community. We look forward to seeing you there!
🌧 Rain Date (for outdoor tasks): October 26th

Wendy Bartlett — Margaret Fuller: Being Most Myself
2024-10-20 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Bambi Gordon
Speaker — Wendy Bartlett
Title — Margaret Fuller: Being Most Myself
Topic — On this day in UU history, the brilliant Margaret Fuller became editor of The Dial, the Transcendentalist journal that reshaped our faith tradition. Join us and be inspired and renewed as we celebrate Fuller’s unique non-conformist life and legacy.
Bio — Wendy Bartlett is a Quaker who was raised in, and rejoices in, Unitarian Universalist spaces. Wendy graduated from the Unitarian Universalist House of Studies with a Master of Divinity degree in 2021. She is involved with social justice issues including anti-racism and LGBTQ concerns. She lives with her grown-up son and a grandcat in Fairlawn, Ohio.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

UU Adult RE Book Club - Spaghetti Potluck Dinner
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | All Souls Church Basement, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
Dinner Book Discussion: Amanda Ripley’s High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out
Margaret will be leading a dinner book discussion on Amanda Ripley’s thought-provoking book, High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out. Multiple copies are available at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library.
Please make sure to read the book before our meeting. At approximately 275 pages, you can comfortably finish by reading around 45 pages each week if you start this week. Our discussion will offer a chance to share a meal and explore the book’s insights, especially as we approach the presidential election in November. The book’s strategies will be valuable and applicable in both personal and professional contexts.
Join us at All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., on October 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for an engaging evening of conversation and connection.
For any questions, please contact: hydrangea247@gmail.com.

Rev. Will Humphrey — Loneliness and friendship
2024-10-27 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Cindy Petri
Speaker — Rev. Will Humphrey
Title — Loneliness and friendship
Topic — The US is in a loneliness epidemic in every age group across our country. With love at the center of our practice, how might we engage each other, our neighbors and ourselves?
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.
Join us downstairs after service for potluck.
*Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.*

Bellville Community Trick or Treat
2024-10-31 17:00 - 20:30 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
🎃👻 Join All Souls UU for Bellville’s Trick-or-Treat and Parade! 👻🎃
Come help us pass out candy during Bellville’s Annual Trick-or-Treat event from 5:00-6:30 PM! Afterward, we invite you to join us as we walk in the Annual Parade, starting at 7:00 PM.
Let’s spread some Halloween cheer and show our community spirit!

November & December Social Justice Drive
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-12-24 17:00 | Ohio
Throughout November and December, we’re collecting hats, gloves, and scarves to donate to local organizations. Contributions can be handmade, new, or gently used (and laundered) to ensure they’re ready for those in need.
Please bring your items to All Souls and place them in the container under the coat rack at the top of the stairs, or clip them to the clothesline in the basement. Join us in spreading warmth and support within our community this winter!

Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn — Choices, Choices, Choices!
2024-11-03 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. Dr. Elaine Strawn
Title — Choices, Choices, Choices!
Topic — Voting isn’t far from our thoughts these days. We’ve been examining our choices carefully for months! So much depends on it. No matter the results, wise spiritual teachers remind us of the most important choice. It isn’t what happens to us; it is how we choose to react. How can we develop the inner strength and resilience to choose how to respond from our deepest wisdom and strength? How do we open to possibility?
Bio — Rev. Elaine Strawn retired from UU pastoral ministry in 2019, after having served Wooster, Canton and Westfield congregations. She is temporarily serving as our Primary Contact with the Central East Region of the UUA.
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, walking with her spouse and their Corgi, and playing with their two month old grandson.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.
