March 31 Kathy Ashland, Kelly Sackheim & Frances Mercer

Easter Sunday—Celebration of Nature’s Transformation and Spring Renewal

This is an intergenerational service for all ages—children, youths and adults.  We will hear the Christian Easter story of Jesus’ resurrection and explore the many ways in which spring is a natural transformation and renewal of hope.  We will also enjoy the Egg Hunt and Spring Plants for children to take home that have become a spring tradition at All Souls.

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April 7th Rev Eugene 'Guy' LaMothe

The Light Inside the Dark: Solar Eclipse 2024

​Throughout recorded history civilizations have regarded total solar eclipses with fear and dread, and viewed them as a disruption of the established order. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun casting a 120 mile wide shadow upon the land. It’s a rare and spectacular phenomenon, inspiring in all who witness a sense of wonderment and awe. The expression ‘awe’ is rooted in the Greek word ‘achos’ from which we get the word ‘ache’. An awe-inspiring experience opens an ache in us to know more. As shared experiences of nature, they expand our perspective and pull out of us deeper meanings. Allowing us all, as we prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse, to glimpse a little of the light inside the dark.

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April 14th Rev David Weissbard

What’s Next When Our “Fit’s Over?”
    According to the internet, Charles Johnson [or Christopher Bullock] wrote "’tis impossible to be sure of anything but death and taxes" in his play "The Cobbler of Preston" in 1716.  Daniel Defoe, in The Political History of the Devil,  wrote in 1726 :"Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed."  Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy in 1789, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
    For something so universally acknowledged and so central to much religion, death is something most of us don’t talk about much, although many people think a lot about it. On April 14th, we’ll consider it.

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April 21st Robert South

Newcomers Orientation

This service will be the planned orientation for new visitors and prospective members, except dressed up as a worship service with all the fixings.  Bring a number two pencil.