Poor Peoples Campaign 2022

written by Cece Russell-Jayne

Days after All Souls Indy called Rev. Katie Romano Griffin as our new Minister, Rev. Griffin invited church members to join her in Washington DC for The Poor People’s & Low Wage Workers’ Assembly. Four of us accepted her invitation.

Rev. Griffin, Betty … read more.

Ramadan: More than Fasting from Food & Water

One of the traditions that remains very important to me as a Muslim Unitarian Universalist is welcoming the month of Ramadan. For all Muslims worldwide, irrespective of religious practice level, Ramadan matters deeply.

Ramadan is really a special month that is much more than a month of … read more.

Stop Line 3

Enbridge corporation plans to complete construction its Tar Sands Oil Pipeline 3 by this fall, so it is urgent to take action to stop it now.  A few weeks ago, Cece and I responded to a call from Indigenous leaders to come to northern Minnesota … read more.

What’s New In Faith Formation?

When we’re all in the same building on Sundays, even adults who don’t have children in our Faith Formation programs can still get an idea of what’s up: you’ll see craft projects being carried past, or overhear interesting conversations. But now that our programs are … read more.

Jenny Yumibe on learning to be a white ally

Over two decades ago, when my husband and I were first dating, we often met other people and would have the same conversation, which would go like this:
(Friendly inquiry): So Nathan, where are you from?
Nathan (somewhat annoyed): Wisconsin.
Inquirer:  No, where are you REALLY from?
At the … read more.

In You I Make My Home

We are starting an essay group that will focus on the idea of homecoming.  We will read essays on various understandings of home—our geographic, cultural, and spiritual homes. Alongside that, Family Promise is asking us to support their mission by participating in the #nightwithoutabed team … read more.

Tips From An Imperfect Homeschooler

 

Some of you may know that I homeschool my three kids while also working outside the home. This is something we’ve always done, long before I came to All Souls. I graduated my oldest last year, and he’s currently a freshman at IU. It’s been … read more.