Articles written for the congregation by church leadership and placed on the website. E-bulletin will be linked to these posts.

Acknowledging the Range and Feelings of the Congregation

Dear Congregation, As many of you know, there was a community conversation on April 30 to give space for the diverse feelings and needs congregants were facing in response to recent staff transition announcements and communications. Board President Neil Manzullo offered some opening remarks and context about the recent events, and CRR helped provide a space for small group processing…

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The Conclusion of this Chapter of Our Ministries

Dear All Souls, It is with very heavy hearts that we share some difficult news. After ten and thirteen years (respectively) of faithfully serving this congregation, we will be concluding our time at All Souls at the end of this church year, June 30. We came to these decisions independently and through deep discernment, and our decision is firm.  In…

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Neighborliness: A Commitment to Being Present

When you hear the word ‘neighbor’, who/what comes to mind? The folks across the street who you know mostly by their car? Or maybe the family that mirrors yours in many ways – who you would trust to keep an eye on your kids when your schedule implodes. My mind goes immediately to Snowmageddon 2010 when neighbors helped me dig…

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