The Pathfinder: September 10th, 2026
The Steps of a Pilgrim
Last month, Sarah and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Assisi and then Rome, Italy for the wedding of the former Parish administrator of All Souls, Annie Rovzar. It was an incredible opportunity to both support Annie and her new husband, Joshua, and make a pilgrimage to some of the places that I have been preaching and teaching about for decades, but had never visited.
Pilgrimage is one of the earliest practices of the Christian faith, a practice shared by many of the major religious traditions. There is something extraordinarily powerful about walking in the steps, going to the places that have shaped one’s faith and trust in God. Here are three moments (of many) from our pilgrimage that continue to resonate.
Giotto‘s Frescoes
A book that I recommend often to parents, and one that I read many times to our children, is Madeleine L’Engle‘s The Glorious Impossible. In this picture book, L’Engle marries exquisitely crafted and deeply theological text with the 13th century frescoes painted by the Italian master Giotto. And so it was deeply moving to turn a corner at the Basilica San Francesco look up, and find myself immersed in the images that I knew so intimately from the book that I read and that we use to tell Godly Play stories.
Giotto was revolutionary in his ability to use perspective and emotion to make the scriptural stories, in this case the early life of Jesus, come alive. I could’ve spent days gazing upward at images and stories that have transfected centuries of pilgrims to Assisi. Hours had to suffice.
The Baptistery of St. John Lateran
About 20 years ago, I audited a class on the theology of baptism with the Rev. Dr. Louis Weil, the Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers’ predecessor as the Hodges Haynes Professor of Liturgy at CDSP. As a an illustration to about the shift of practice of baptism, Louis pointed out the change over centuries in the practice of baptism at St. John Lateran in Rome. Built in the fourth century by the Emperor Constantine as Christianity went from being a persecuted faith to one that was accepted by the empire, it is a large font, probably 20 feet across, with steps down into it that was used for full immersion baptism – the normative practice of the time. Louis taught that you could see the change in how baptism is now often enacted in that one baptistery––now there is a 2‘ x 6‘ raised font that people are baptized in, planted within the larger 20 foot area.
After having taught with this illustration now for two decades, I was eager to see if that was still true. Turns out, it is. Sadly, in a space that someone who loves immersion baptisms could only dream of using, there are now wooden chairs, and a lectern that show that it is not being used according to its original design––though one day I sincerely hope it is.
The Arrest of St. Lawrence
One of the early martyrs of the Christian faith, St. Lawrence has been an icon of courage for me for many, many years. During the persecutions of Christians under the Emperor Valerian in the third century, Lawrence, one of the seven deacon administrators for the church in Rome, was arrested and the Roman prefect in charge of his trial demanded that Lawrence hand over the treasures of the church. Lawrence then took the Roman authorities to the place where the church was caring for the widows and orphans of Rome. These were not the treasures the Roman prefect was looking for, and along with the Pope, Lawrence was summarily executed, with legend having it that he was slowly burned over a gridiron.
One of the very hot afternoons we were in Rome we took the opportunity to rent bicycles and ride down the Appian Way, visiting the Catacombs of San Callisto along the way. As we entered deep into the earth, and the cool air of the catacombs greeted us, our tour guide, a Salesian priest, began telling stories of how the catacombs had been created, and how they were used. We then stopped in one of the spaces that was used as a chapel, and learned that it was in that very chapel 1700 years earlier that Pope Sixtus II, St. Lawrence and other leaders of the church had been arrested and brought to trial. It is hard to describe the feeling in my body of standing in that small space, about half the size of our chapel, where the leaders of the church had been gathered in prayer before being sent to their deaths. Their witness and courage is still palpable centuries later for pilgrims able to walk in their steps.
Peace,
-Phil+
Living Waters — One Last Time
On October 4th, we'll wrap up the Living Waters campaign and honor the effort this congregation has poured into the campaign, and the people who made it possible.
At the 8:00a and 10:30a services, Phil+ will offer a reflection on Living Waters and the role it has played for All Souls now and for decades to come. Then at the 10:30a service, we'll thank all the All Soulsians and friends who gave so generously of their time to remake our campus.
It's been a long journey.
Preparation for a capital campaign to update our space began in 2019 with committee meetings and wish lists. Those wishes became the Living Waters campaign, which kicked off in January 2020. And then, thanks to the pandemic, was suspended in March. The campaign resumed in 2022, and a reformed committee leapt back to work, asking the community to imagine what we could become with an updated kitchen, an elevator, new power service, and a host of other improvements. There were more meetings and mailings, a video and a reception, prayers and solicitations, and a growing sense that we were ready for the next decades of ministry.
Then, in May of 2022, against a fundraising goal of $2.1 million, the community raised $4 million — a breathtaking act of collective generosity and hope. Out of that generosity and hope came the Isaiah Project, and a tithe towards racial repair in the East Bay.
The hard work of turning wishes into improvements began next. The property committee wrestled with budgets, logistics, and construction priorities. Meetings, drawings, the occasional disagreement, and a great deal of patience and grace moved Living Waters toward construction.
WCI joined us to remake the building — breaking concrete, pouring concrete, running new plumbing and electricity, installing an elevator, painting, and putting in new Parish Hall windows and flooring. They remade our space.
The grounds were remade too, with a permanent Living Waters installation created by Spruce Street. Virtually our entire campus has been touched by this campaign, and our rock sculpture will stand for years to come as a reminder of how living waters have flowed through this work and inviting us all to keep that current moving through whatever ministry comes next.
See you on the 4th!
-Richard Lynch, Chair of Living Waters Capital Campaign
Do You Like Color?
What do Hidden Falls, Herb Bouquet, and Camel Back all have in common? They are the new paint colors on the exterior of our freshly painted building! One of the last steps in our major renovation was painting the church.
It had not seen fresh paint in decades and with new window trim to be painted, plus a little rot to be repaired and painted, it was time!
Roemer Painting did a fantastic job for us. Their crew was on time, knowledgeable, friendly and considerate of our space. Landscaping was taking place at the same time, it was a very busy area! We should be set for many years with this paint job, maybe just not as many as last time! Enjoy the newly renovated spaces.
-Ann Myers, Property Chair
August Vestry Reflection
The August Vestry meeting began with Lia Diehr leading us through a reflection on the reading of Exodus 1:15-2:10 and Ceist na Teangan, a poem by Irish poet Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill.
The Consent Agenda including the July Vestry Minutes, the June Treasurer’s Report, and the June Financials passed.
Archive Update
Marilyn Flood and Alan Schut reported with an update on the ASEP Archives. Marilyn and Alan are handing off this ministry and presented recommendations to the Vestry related to maintaining the system and continuity of the archives going forward. We are looking for someone to create a system which includes paper records (e.g. digitize minutes of vestry minutes) and the last 20 years or so of digital documents and to build a framework for new documents. Marilyn suggested asking Christine Trost to recommend a person from Cal to advise us. We also discussed whether this could be a role for a staff member or perhaps someone at ISIS for recommendations on how to proceed. This Archive project began with 80 boxes of disparate material and is now down to about 16. Parishioners are encouraged to view the “Finding Guide” Binder in the Archive room which describes the accomplished work. Much appreciation to Marilyn and Alan for the many years spent organizing, filing, sorting and cleaning out the ASEP archive files!
Caring for Our Core
Erin Horne, Cathy Goshorn and Molly Nicol reported on the “Serve with Us” bulletin board in the Narthex. This bulletin board, with descriptions of ASEP ministries, functions to inform folks of the ASEP ministries which are searching for new members. Molly Nicol updated the vestry with results of the ongoing conversations with the clergy and staff. Next month the Vestry will hear more about these conversations. The Isaiah Project training is coming up on Tuesday, September 8, 6-8pm in the Common Room (dinner included!) The training will teach interested volunteers how to work with our Isaiah Project partners.
Preschool
Richard Lynch and Molly Nicol reviewed the continuing lease negotiations with Mustard Seed which will run an after school program @ ASEP 1-6pm Mon.-Fri. beginning in 2027. We are hopeful to have this contract signed this fall and anticipate that Mustard Seed will begin paying rent for the downstairs space in January 2027.
AOC, the Annual Operating Campaign
The kickoff brunch for the AOC will be Sunday, September 27 @ 9:15 and the In-Gathering potluck will be held on Sunday, October 25. More information to come. Vestry will begin considering the budgeting process to determine the AOC goals for 2027.
Property update
The ivy has been removed from the back of the church and fence and the back fence has been replaced, with our neighbor paying for half of the cost. The painting is underway, the pavers in the courtyard are almost complete, the Living Water “stream” along Spruce is complete and beautiful, and we can foresee a time without any construction!
We were led by Lia Diehr in a closing prayer and we adjourned @ 8:52p. This meeting was conducted efficiently and held with respect and consideration for all present.
-Cathy Goshorn
Return of Taize Tuesdays, Sept. 22nd
We're delighted to announce that Taize Tuesdays will return for a new season, beginning September 22 - November 17, 8-8:30 pm in the Chapel.
Our pilot last year was a wonderful gift. Week after week, a small group of us gathered in the Chapel for a contemplative community-led service that weaved singing chants, reading poetry and prayers and sitting in silence. Many of you told us how much you valued this space beyond Advent, confirming it's a practice our community wants to continue.
What makes this extra special is the shared ownership of the experience, and that's what we want to grow this season. We now have a simple format anyone can lead.
We're looking for people to help lead chants, select and read readings, or keep time and guide the flow. Ryan and Kris will attend most weeks, but we'd love this service to run with or without us. No musical experience needed—just a willingness to hold space gently. Interested in helping, even occasionally? Email us: rypotpie@gmail.com and kris.starr@gmail.com.
Join us to sit in the stillness, or to help hold it for others.
Thank you!
-Ryan Greene-Roesel and Kris Starr-Witort
A New Youth Group Year
This Sunday, September 13th, is the launch of our new Youth Program year! Middle and high schoolers (grades 6-12) are invited to join us from 7-8:30 in the courtyard for a kick off event.
Going forward, Youth Group meets most Sunday evenings from 7-8:30 during the school year. We alternate between a middle school and high school group, with some all-grades events mixed in. You can view and download our full Fall 2026 Youth Group calendar here.
Our Youth Program is led by me (Emily) along with three outstanding and experienced lay leaders: Kelsey Byers, Tim Hausler, and Annie Hayes. You can read more about the values and focus of the program here.
If you have questions, or if you know of young people who may want to join us, please feel free to reach out anytime.
Peace,
-Emily+
Announcements & Events
Thursday (TONIGHT)
5 pm, Reading Between the Lines Bible Study in the Common Room.
Sunday
7 am, Reading Between the Lines Bible Study in the Common Room or click here to join by Zoom.
8 am, Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Please enter through the copper doors downstairs on Cedar Street.
9:15 am, Adult Formation in the Parish Hall.
10:30 am, Sung Eucharist in the Nave. Join us via livestream here. Sunday School in the Godly Play classroom downstairs.
12 noon, Justice and Peace Meeting in the Common Room and Coffee Hour in the Courtyard.
5 pm, Being With Group Meeting in the Chapel.
7 pm, first Youth Group of 2026-27 program year, in the courtyard. 6th-12th graders welcome!
Tuesday
6 pm, Being With 20/30’s Group.
Wednesday
9 am, Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Please enter through the copper doors downstairs on Cedar Street.
7 pm, Choir Rehearsal in the Nave.
Gather With Us
SECOND THURSDAY POTLUCK LUNCH RESTARTED TODAY
Today, Thursday, September 10, from 12 pm-1 pm, we gathered in the Parish Hall to restart our Second Thursday Potluck Lunch for the women in the Parish. We were on hiatus due to the renovations in the Parish Hall and kitchen. If you missed today’s gathering, not to worry. Join us on the second Thursday of every month and bring a dish to share! Questions? Please email Suzanne Nelson at kahiku.1@gmail.com.
JUSTICE & PEACE MEETING - Sept. 13th
Join us in the Common Room after the 10:30 service for our monthly Justice & Peace Meeting. All are welcome! Questions? Email Jenny Kern at jenkernesq@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER* WITH YOUTH SPIRIT ARTWORKS - Multiple dates: Sept. 16, 17, & 18th
For the fifth year, Youth Spirit Artworks (youthspiritartworks.org) will host a multifaceted youth healing clinic focusing on cultivated tools for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The goal is to support young people, ages 14-25, who live with housing and financial insecurity and related challenges. YSA’s vision of healing includes activities related to art and creativity, somatic wellness, meditation, equine therapy, and more. Participating organizations in this free event include Healthy Black Families, Dream Youth Clinic, Center for ArtEsteem, Hands of Healing, and many more.
The event is scheduled for September 19th, the Saturday of the All Souls Parish Retreat. The opportunity to volunteer, however, starts the week before. There are currently volunteer openings on Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and Friday the 18th.
The best way to sign up is through Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/youthspiritartworks/event/996535/
For more information, please reach out to Jenny Kern at Jenkernesq@gmail.com.
*If you would like to volunteer at any of the Isaiah Project organizations, we have asked that folks attend the mandatory volunteer training that took place on Sept. 8th. If you missed it, please reach out to one of the trainers (Rev. Phil Brochard, Wendy Calimag, Jenny Kern, and/or Molly Nicol) for additional information.
ALL SOULS PARISH RETREAT - September 18th–20th
It’s time for our annual Parish Retreat on Friday, September 18th through Sunday, September 20th! The Bishop’s Ranch offers something for everyone. You can join the traditional group bike ride, relax by the pool, hang out on the lawn, or get creative in the well-stocked art casita. Whatever your pace, you are sure to find renewal in this beautiful space. If you missed the 9/1 deadline to sign up, please email Mother Rachel (rachel@allsoulspairhs.org) directly for help with last minute registrations.
BEING WITH GROUPS
Being With is for anyone curious about faith or wondering if Christianity has something meaningful to offer them. In this 10-week small group, we seek out the sacred simply by paying attention to our lives — and the lives of those around us.
What happens during Being With?
Every 90-minute group, we listen to a brief teaching and move on to a group conversation. Participants are encouraged to listen to and openly receive what each person shares. Together, we’ll come to see how our stories are interconnected.
To foster trust and meaningful conversation, cohorts are capped at 12 participants and led by trained All Souls clergy and community members.
Who Is This For?
This course is especially designed for you if:
You want deeper connection: You’re looking to meet new people and build relationships at All Souls.
You are exploring: You are new to Christianity, grew up in another faith tradition, or consider yourself "spiritual but not religious."
You are re-examining faith: You grew up in the church, have experienced doubt or hurt, and want a safe space to process your questions.
You have big questions: You’re wrestling with thoughts about God, Jesus, and what it means to practice faith in the modern world.
What Is the Commitment?
We ask participants to commit to attending all 10 sessions. Because we hold these conversations—and the personal stories shared within them—as sacred, building a safe and trusting environment requires everyone to show up consistently.
Click Here to Sign Up for a Fall Being With Group
Schedule & Origins
When: Being With is offered twice weekly and starts the second week of September. The Tuesday evening group for 20/30s started on Tuesday, 9/8, at 6 pm, and the Sunday evening group (all ages) starts on 9/13 at 5 pm. We will add more groups if there is interest.
Origins: All Souls is deeply grateful to the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells and the Rev. Sally Hitchiner of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, who originally developed the Being With curriculum.
For questions or more information, please contact Mother Rachel at rachel@allsoulsparish.org.
VOLUNTEER* WITH CENTER FOR ARTESTEEM - Sept. 25th
ArtEsteem has requested assistance with preserving, organizing, and cataloging their artwork, which helps them both preserve their organization/community history and better prepares them to show and share that work with the wider community. We have scheduled this volunteer event for Friday, September 25, from 2-5 pm.
This volunteer project is a wonderful way to meet some of ArtEsteem’s staff and see firsthand the transformational work they are engaged in through art and education.
For more information about the ArtEsteem volunteer event, feel free to contact Wendy Calimag at wcalimag@gmail.com or Lewis Maldonado at lewiscm@mac.com.
*If you would like to volunteer at any of the Isaiah Project organizations, we have asked that folks attend the mandatory volunteer training that took place on Sept. 8th. If you missed it, please reach out to one of the trainers (Rev. Phil Brochard, Wendy Calimag, Jenny Kern, and/or Molly Nicol) for additional information.
LETTER WRITING SESSION - Sept. 26th
All are welcome to join us for another letter-writing session to immigrant detainees on Saturday, Sept. 26th, from 2-4 pm, in the Common Room. Join with All Soulsians and folks from other Berkeley congregations to engage in this important work. RSVP to Pam Maffei (pamelamaffei@icloud.com) or Cindy Townsend (hikinpsyd@gmail.com).
2027 ANNUAL OPERATING CAMPAIGN KICKOFF - Sept. 27th
Yes, it is nearly time for the beloved annual tradition of raising money for next year’s budget. We look forward to gathering together for breakfast on Sunday, September 27th, at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall for the Annual Operating Campaign Kickoff. We will hear the leadership's vision for 2027 and how we plan to get there. Please plan to join us!
SAVE THE DATE: LASAGNA NIGHT - October 2nd
Mark your calendars! Friday, October 2nd is All Souls Lasagna Night! Join us for feasting and fun from 6-8 pm, featuring homemade lasagna, bread, salad, and treats. We'll gather in the Parish Hall and the courtyard. Suggested donation for the evening is $15 per person, with a maximum of $50 per family. Funds will provide scholarships for All Soulsians to attend the annual Parish Retreat and for newcomers' welcome lunches.
“Why lasagna?” you may ask yourself. Visitors to New York City might have wandered through the Feast of San Gennaro Street festival held each fall in Little Italy. Why not in Berkeley? Seems like a great way to enjoy pasta with lots of folks!
Please volunteer for cooking, setup, or cleanup -- especially if you have a go-to lasagna recipe you're willing to make. All are welcome, so bring a neighbor, a relative, a friend. For further information, contact Deirdre Nurre at deirdre.nurre@gmail.com, Cathy Goshorn at ogoshca@yahoo.com, or Jill Churchman at jill_churchman@yahoo.com.
FAITHFUL FAMILIES DINNER - Oct. 4th
Join us for an intergenerational evening of food, discussion, and community. We'll start with a shared dinner, and then there will be time for parents to have a discussion together while kids have their own programming. This is especially geared toward families with young kids and youth, but folks of all ages are welcome. RSVP to Emily B by Oct. 2nd.
ALL SOULS RACIAL JUSTICE TEAM OUTING - October 4th
Join the Racial Justice Team on Sunday afternoon, October 4, at the Oakland Museum of California for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory, the first major museum retrospective of the beloved Bay Area artist. Optional lunch on your own at the museum café at 1:00, then we'll see the exhibit together at 2:00, with informal conversation afterward. Admission is free as part of OMCA's First Sundays, but tickets must be reserved in advance at museumca.org/first-sundays. Questions or RSVP: Paul Mathew, pmathew1000@gmail.com. All are welcome — come for the art, the lunch, the conversation, or all three.
Learn With Us
ADULT FORMATION
Christian Perspectives on Money is a three-session Sunday school series exploring what the Bible — and particularly the teachings of Jesus — has to say about our relationship with money, from the broadest social level down to our own wallets and our church community. We begin by examining how money functions in society, considering how the economic world of Jesus' day compares to our own, and asking how his teachings remain powerfully relevant across that divide. In the second session, we turn inward to explore our personal relationship with money: considering money as a tool whose use reveals our deepest values, and taking up practical questions about ethical investing. Finally, we zoom out to look at the church itself — tracing the many creative ways congregations have sustained themselves throughout history, and reflecting on how a community's choices about funding its church are themselves an act of faith and shared values. Classes will be held at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall on the following days: Aug. 30, Sept. 6, and 13, and will be led by Sarah Reynolds, Jenn Ying, and Richard Lynch.
Coming Up Next: Icons at All Souls with the Rev. Dr. Paul Fromberg. This four-part series on iconology explores how icons communicate theology, spirituality, and prayer through image. Together we will look at the history, symbolism, and visual language of icons, while spending time with four contemporary icons created for All Souls. Each session will focus on a different icon, offering an opportunity to reflect on how sacred images can invite us into deeper contemplation of God, the saints, and our own spiritual lives. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 in the Parish Hall.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
All Souls hosts two weekly Bible Study Classes each week. In addition to our Sunday morning group (meets from 7-8 am), we are now offering another group on Thursday evenings from 5-6:30 pm. Both groups meet in our Common Room and use the Reading Between the Lines curriculum. Join us! Drop-ins are always welcome, too!
Worship With Us
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
September 13th - First Youth Group of the year! All grades (middle and high school) are invited to join us in the courtyard for a kick-off event, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Sept. 18th-20th - Parish Retreat at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg. This is a great family-friendly event. Youth are also welcome to attend on their own (there are special youth cabins and programming). Contact Mother Rachel (rachel@allsoulsparish.org) for help with any late registrations.
If you want to join the Children and Family or Youth mailing lists, please email Emily B+ (emilyb@allsoulsparish.org).
TAIZE TUESDAYS RETURNS - Sept. 22nd
We're delighted to announce that Taize Tuesdays will return for a new season, beginning September 22 - November 17, 8-8:30 pm in the Chapel.
Our pilot last year was a wonderful gift. Week after week, a small group of us gathered in the Chapel for a contemplative, community-led service that wove singing chants, reading poetry and prayers, and sitting in silence. Many of you told us how much you valued this space beyond Advent, confirming it's a practice our community wants to continue.
What makes this extra special is the shared ownership of the experience, and that's what we want to grow this season. We now have a simple format anyone can lead.
We're looking for people to help lead chants, select and read readings, or keep time and guide the flow. Ryan and Kris will attend most weeks, but we'd love this service to run with or without us. No musical experience needed—just a willingness to hold space gently. Interested in helping, even occasionally? Email us: rypotpie@gmail.com and kris.starr@gmail.com.
Join us to sit in the stillness, or to help hold it for others.
Thank you!
– Ryan Greene-Roesel and Kris Starr-Witort
WEDNESDAY MORNING EUCHARIST
Join us every Wednesday at 9 am in the Chapel for a small, discussion-based service. All are welcome!
Serve With Us
There are lots of ways to share your talents and time! Check out the bulletin board in the Narthex to sign up for one of All Souls’ many ministries.
Food Bank collection is active for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food on Sundays and use the baskets in the Narthex. We also need drivers to deliver food. If you want to help, click here to e-mail Cathy G.
Meal Train delivers food to others. If you are in need of meals or if you’d like to join this team to deliver to others, click here to email Sarah O.
Open Door Dinner makes a warm jambalaya meal on the second Sunday of every month for anyone who is hungry. Teams of All Soulsians and friends take turns cooking and delivering. Email Jennifer A. (akiyama.jennifer@gmail.com) if you’d like to help!
Undergraduate Street Medicine Outreach (USMO) is a Cal student group that organizes outreach events every Saturday to bring food and resources to homeless encampments in Berkeley. They are especially seeking donations of the following items:
Waterproof tarps
Bottled water, or water filtration devices
Clothing, particularly large shoes, socks, and jackets/sweaters
Hygiene supplies and toiletries, particularly wet wipes, toothbrushes, soap
Menstrual pads and diapers
Please bring these donations to the red bin in the Narthex.
Vigil at the Concord Immigration Court on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Most of our vigil is spent singing and holding signs expressing welcome and solidarity for those who are coming for an appointment at the court. We take time each month to pray, remembering immigrants in detention centers and those who have died in detention. Join us at 1855 Gateway Blvd., Concord, on the 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:15-9:30 am. For more information, contact Kaki L. or Ruth M.
Coffee hour isn’t just about coffee and cookies—it’s about community. After worship, we gather not only to enjoy a bite to eat but also to welcome newcomers, catch up with friends, and strengthen the bonds that make our parish family so special. To keep this ministry thriving, we invite everyone to take part, as they are able. Each week, we ask a few parishioners to bring refreshments—homemade treats, fruit, or simple snacks—to share. Your contributions help make our hospitality warm and abundant. Please click the Coffee Hour Sign-Up link to support this ministry. We ask for someone to lend a hand (literally) as “host” in support of Scott, and folks to provide some treats (enough to feed 10-15). Your help will make coffee hour a joyful expression of Christian community and welcome!
Last but not least
Back to School, Back to Front
Thanks to the steady and sweaty efforts of Jim, Paul, Julie, Martin, Lia, Frank, and Phil+, the Nave is back in its academic-year formation. For those who found connection with God and others in the round, have no fear; next summer will be here before we know it. Thank you, moving crew!!
Genesis Fundraiser- September 26th
Genesis an interfaith social justice coalition working to build the Beloved Community in the East Bay. Many of you have met Mary Lim (Executive Director of Genesis), who is the partner of Matt Wolka (she does other stuff too!). The Genesis "Be the Change" Breakfast Fundraiser at First Unitarian Church of Oakland will feature The Rev. Ethan Lowery as keynote speaker.
As you may remember, All Souls was the sending parish of Ethan. Ethan was also the seminarian assigned to Genesis during his time at CDSP. Ethan, who has created an amazing youth-centered ministry in Fredericksburg, Virginia, would be very jazzed to see All Souls-ians in the crowd!
Come find out what social justice work Genesis is doing and how you can support on September 26th from 8:30 am-10:30 am. Register at the QR Code on the graphic Or you can email gamaliel.genesisca@gmail.com
