Congregational Life at
Fellowship
Learning and Growth
Music and the Arts
The Unitarian Church of All Soulsis a vibrant Unitarian Universalist community of faith in which ministry is shared amongst lay leaders and ordained clergy in service to shared commitments and vision.
At All Souls, groups form for many reasons. Some groups seek fellowship around shared interests or the joys and challenges of a similar life stage or identity. Others come together to pursue learning and spiritual growth. Still others coalesce around shared interests in music and the arts and community partnerships.
Most events hosted by congregational groups are open to the public. Groups communicate about their meetings and events in Sunday’s Order of Service, the monthly All Souls Bulletin, and on the Website,
To join the activities of these All Souls groups, attend an event or connect with contacts listed here.
For more information, contact
Membership Coordinator Maryah Converse
(212-535-5530 or ).
All Souls Young Adults
Contact:
If you feel young at heart and desire a vibrant community of friends and opportunities to serve and grow, check out All Souls Young Adults. With over 75 events per year—including Sunday brunches, bi-monthly discussion evenings, a book club, connection groups, workshops, service events, and recreational outings—there is ample chance to get involved.
Circle of Elders
Contact: Mary Keane 212-879-6340
The Circle of Elders meets to support one another through discussion of issues of aging such as health concerns, relationships, independence, loneliness and spirituality.
Interweave LGBT
Contacts: Laura
Julie
Paul DiMauro
For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members and their friends and allies, dedicated to fellowship, education, service and outreach, including a monthly Movie Night and discussion group.
Parents’ Association
Contacts:Laurie
Winnie Donoghue
Doug Rich
The Parents’ Association (PA) is the organization of the parents of children and youth who participate in the Religious Education (RE) program. The PA provides fellowship for parents, and organizes events and activities that support the program, including breakfasts, service projects and holiday parties. The focus of the Parents Association is on the community building, non-curricular aspects of the RE program.
Thirties Forties Fellowship
Contact: Mark Allen
Provides social and spiritual events for people in their thirties and forties.
Women's Alliance
Contact: Betty McCollum
Founded in 1890, the Women's Alliance gives voice and support to issues of concern to women. They hold a monthly luncheon, with guest speakers on topics related to women’s issues, as well as fall and spring cocktail parties, a holiday gift sale and other events. Events are open to everyone, men and women.
Adventures in Ideas Forum
Contact: Dennis DeForge
Dedicated to exploring philosophy, spirituality, psychology, social issues, ethics, science, and anthropology, and everything under the sun.Meets once a month on Sunday afternoons. There will be a different focus for each month's open ended discussion.
All Souls Historical Society
Contact: Mary-Ella Holst
Preserves the rich history of All Souls through archival work, oral history, and the sponsoring of the Bellows Lecture.
All Souls Writers’ Group
Contact: Margie King Barab
Marilyn Mehr
This group is open to writers of all genres, published or unpublished. There will be a reading selection followed by group discussion and opportunity for networking.
Career Development and Life Design Group
Contacts: John L. German
Provides information, resources, and connection to supportpeople of all ages and professions who want to develop a more exciting and fulfilling career, life purpose, or mission; look for a job, internship, volunteer work, education, or training; becomea consultant, freelancer, or entrepreneur; or grow their own practice, business, or organization
The Emerson Circle
Contact: Jim
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:45 p.m., please join us as we read aloud and discuss the essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson, still so relevant in our time.
Journey Through the Bible: Unitarian Universalist Bible Study
Contact:
Are you curious about reading the Bible but aren't sure where to begin? Twice a month, All Souls members and friends read from the Bible aloud in conversation with the historical context, the Unitarian Universalist tradition and our life experience. This fall, we are reading the book of Samuel from the Hebrew Bible. No previous experience or preparation is needed, all are welcome. You can bring your own copy of the New Revised Standard Version or copies will be provided.
Women's Reading Group
Contact: Mary-Ella Holst
A program of the Women’s Alliance, the Women's Reading Group, open to all, discusses works authored by women.
All Souls Beacon
Contact: Carolyn Jackson
Produced and edited by members of the congregation, this online publication includes editorials, articles, photographs, and feature stories that reflect upon our history and inform the congregation about activities at All Souls.
Community Choir
Contact:Misa Iwama, Interim Music
Natalie Lebert, Music
Rehearsals consist of warming up vocally, reviewing singing techniques, and learning music to be performed one Sunday a month. People of all levels of experience are welcome!
Stories with Soul
Contact: Steve Michelman
Consists of weekly readings of a single short story by a selected narrator, followed by a discussion. No prior reading is required.
Musica Viva
Contact: Julie Brannan-
Musica Viva was founded in 1977 as a concert series for our Church Choir, which is by audition only. Musica Viva holdsfourSunday evening concerts annually, which feature both sacred and secular choral works with orchestra. Musica Viva is incorporated as an independent 501(c)3 and is responsible for its own publicity and fund-raising activities as well as house management at the concerts.
The Heart & Soul Charitable Fund, Inc.
Contacts:Jeff Friedlander,
Elizabeth Brown, Exec.
Now in its 25th year, the Heart & Soul Charitable Fund supports community-based programs that serve New York's marginalized populations through the investment of time, money and compassion.
- Making grants to emerging and worthy neighborhood-based organizations which serve those whose needs are not being addressed by larger charitable organizations
- Partnering with these organizations so their story may be shared, their volunteer base can expand, and they can become better advocates for the communities they serve
- Recognizing and honoring their volunteers and staff
- Celebrating the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Forrest Churchthrough the annual presentation of the Forrest Church Award for Humanitarian Service