Young Souls March 2023 Events & Announcements

Young Souls March 2023 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Hello Young Souls,

Check out our fun events coming up for March and some important announcements!

2023-24 Young Souls Board Elections

Elections for the upcoming board year will be held in mid-May for a term beginning in June. Nominations will open in April and we’ll have events that month to help interested Young Souls learn about different board roles and responsibilities. Board terms are one year, so all positions will be up for election. Serving on the board is one way to give back to this community, so I hope you consider running.

Roots and Wings Religious Education Class @ All Souls

Register for an in-person class at All Souls, meeting Sunday afternoons in March: “Roots & Wings is a four-session, interactive introduction to Unitarian Universalist principles, history, and theology, with a focus on All Souls Church. In addition, participants will reflect on their personal spiritual journeys; examine All Souls’ social justice ministry, especially as it relates to the 8th Principle; and consider what roles they might play in the future of the church.”

Save the Date: Fall Retreat

The 2023 Young Souls Fall Retreat will be November 3-5 at Shenandoah River State Park, VA. Registration will open in the fall.

March Events

Please note: if you’d like to host an event for next month, please email youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com with your name, email, date, phone number, time and event description.

Sign up for all the events below on the March Events Spreadsheet. Add events to your calendar here.

Women’s 8 concert – Saturday, March 4th at 7:30 PM

Join the All Souls Women’s 8 for an evening of storytelling and song and a reminder that when we’re here for each other we learn to love more. Purchase tickets (starting at $25 – $35 for optional pre-event reception with cocktail at 6:30pm). Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Post-Service Brunch @ Busboys & Poets – Sunday, March 5th at 11:45 AM

Join us for brunch at Busboys and Poets on 14th ST NW after Sunday service. Meet us outside the church by the stairs, and we’ll walk to Busboys. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Pre-Vespers Happy Hour – Wednesday, March 8th at 5:30 PM

Join us for a happy hour ahead of All Souls’ monthly candlelit, music-filled Vespers service.

Arrive at Wonderland Ballroom at 5:30 or whenever you can, and we’ll walk to the church together for the 7:30pm service. Happy Hour at Wonderland Ballroom lasts until 6:30pm. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Explore Eastern Market and Brunch – Saturday, March 11th at 10:00 AM

Come explore Eastern Market and grab brunch from The Market Lunch. Meet at Eastern Market Metro Station at 10:00 am. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Food Bank – Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM

Help Food Justice DMV prepare packets of food for our immigrant neighbors! Please bring a mask. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Crafting & Conversation – Saturday, March 25th at 2-3:30 PM

Come do arts & crafts with other Young Souls! I’ll have arts supplies on hand, but also bring your own projects and work on them in community. I’ll have non-alcoholic drinks on hand and encourage Young Souls to bring snacks to share. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

We require all participants to be vaccinated to attend any Young Souls event. The event organizer will determine the masking requirement and communicate it to you in advance. If you have any questions about this, please email us at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

-Jenny O’Donnell,

Communications Chair

Young Souls February 2023 Events & Announcements

Young Souls February 2023 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Hello Young Souls,

Check out our fun events coming up for February and some important announcements!

Winter Escape Reminders + Updates

Winter Escape is resuming starting President’s Day Weekend, February 17- 20, 2023 at Bear Creek Lake State Park. Spots are now full, but click here if you’d like to get on the waitlist. Proof of negative covid tests will be required day-of for all attendees.

February Events

Please note: if you’d like to host an event for next month, please email youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com with your name, email, phone number, date & time, and event description.

Sign up for all the events below on the February Events Spreadsheet. Add the events to your calendar here.

Crafting – Saturday, February 4 at 2 pm

Come do arts & crafts with other Young Souls! I’ll have arts supplies on hand, but also bring your own projects and work on them in community. I’ll have warm non-alcoholic cider on hand and encourage Young Souls to bring snacks to share.

Monthly Post-Service Brunch – Sunday, February 5 at 11:45 am

Join us for brunch at Tynan Coffee & Tea after Sunday service. Meet us outside the church by the stairs, and we’ll walk to Tynan.

Pre-Vespers Happy Hour – Wednesday, February 8 at 5:30 pm

Join us for a happy hour ahead of All Souls’ monthly candlelit, music-filled Vespers service. Arrive at Wonderland Ballroom at 5:30 or whenever you can, and we’ll walk to the church together for the 7pm service. Happy Hour at Wonderland Ballroom lasts until 6:30pm.

Valentine’s Day BDay Bash – Saturday, February 11 at 7 pm

Carlie, Willis, Jason, and I are hosting a kewl music-making and dj discing party at our house, Saturday, February 11th around 7/ 7:30 pm.

All are invited! We’ll make some awesome mixed drinks, play music together (bring instruments), and then DJ Willis will perform another awesome set! It is also Jason’s and my birthday celebration.

Renwick Tour – Saturday, February 25 at 10:30 am

Join Repro Freedom Souls for a docent-led tour of the Renwick’s recent exhibit, “This Better Moment: Crafting a Better World”. To attend, please RSVP by February 3rd.

Ice Skating – Sunday, February 26 at 2 pm

We will be ice skating at Georgetown – Washington Harbour. Purchased tickets required. If the weather is too warm, an alternative event will be suggested in advance.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

-Jenny O’Donnell,

Communications Chair

Young Souls January 2023 Events & Announcements

Young Souls January 2023 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Hello Young Souls,

Check out our fun events coming up for January and some important announcements!

Winter Escape

ONLY THREE SPOTS LEFT: Winter Escape is resuming starting President’s Day Weekend, February 17- 20, 2023 at Bear Creek Lake State Park. This retreat is open to all young adult UUs in the DMV area, including those outside of All Souls Unitarian, and is a great way to make new connections. Click here to register. Sunday, January 8 is the last day to register!

January Events

Sign up for all the events below on the January Events Spreadsheet.

Monthly Post-Service Brunch – Sunday, January 8th

Join us for brunch at Tynan Coffee & Tea after Sunday service. Meet us outside the church by the stairs, and we’ll walk to Tynan. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Pre-Vespers Happy Hour – Wednesday, January 11th at 5:30 pm

Potluck – Friday, January 20th

Bring food and/or drinks to share at our monthly potluck, hosted at Carlie and Tyler’s house! Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Ice Skating – Saturday, January 28th

We will be ice skating at Georgetown – Washington Harbour! Purchased tickets required. If the weather is too warm, an alternative event will be suggested in advance. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

-Jenny O’Donnell,

Communications Chair

Young Souls November 2022 Events & Announcements

Young Souls November 2022 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Hello Young Souls,

As the weather gets chillier, cozy up with fun events coming up. Anyone can host event. If you’d like to add an event, add it to the spreadsheet and email the YS listserv. If you’d like to host any events next month, email me and I can add it to our events email.

Post-Retreat Survey

If you attended Fall Retreat, reminder to take the Post-Retreat Survey here! We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Winter Escape

Reminder: Winter Escape is resuming starting President’s Day Weekend, February 17- 20, 2023 at Bear Creek Lake State Park. This retreat is open to all young adult UUs in the DMV area, including those outside of All Souls Unitarian, and is a great way to make new connections. Save the date and stay tuned for registration.

November Events

Sign up for all the events below on the November Events Spreadsheet.

Dancing Through the Decades: 200 Years at All Souls – Saturday, November 5 at 6 pm

Don’t miss a party that only happens every 200 years! After a long year of restrictions and postponements, we will finally have an in-person celebration of this important anniversary! Get your tickets now for this milestone event commemorating our past and celebrating our future. Come for the spirit, the music, the dancing, the food, and—most of all—to be together with what keeps this church alive and lively: the people! Buy your ticket in advance: https://all-souls.org/events/bicentennial-party/. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Camp Clockout At Metrobar – Saturday, November 5 at 7 pm

Come hangout with us for MetroBar’s Camp Clockout event, which will include Smores, Friendship Bracelets, Tarot, a Vendors Market, Spiked Cider, Mulled Wine, Temporary Tattoos, and more! Dress warm, MetroBar is outdoors. Stay home if you’re not feeling well, this event includes immunocompromised folks. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Brunch at Potter’s House – Sunday, November 6 at 11:30 am (after service)

Join our regular first Sunday of the month post-service brunch! We’ll meet outside the church once service ends and walk over to Potter’s House. Since they don’t have indoor seating and have limited outdoor seating, we’ll likely walk back to the church and eat outside on the steps. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Election Watch Party – Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm

Come for support, discussion, commiseration, and/or celebration as results trickle in. Bring food/drinks you find comforting to share and a pillow or throw blanket to stay cozy. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Pre-Vespers Happy Hour – Wednesday, November 9, at 5:30 pm

Join us for a happy hour ahead of All Souls’ monthly candlelit, music-filled Vespers service. Arrive at Wonderland Ballroom at 5:30 or whenever you can, and we’ll walk to the church together at 7pm. Happy Hour at Wonderland Ballroom lasts until 6:30pm.Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Potluck – Saturday, November 12 at 7 pm

Join us for one of the first Young Souls potlucks this year! Sign up and bring a dish – store bought welcome. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

National Pupusa Day at El Tamarindo – Sunday, November 13th at 11:30 am

It’s World Pupusa Day, so let’s celebrate with some pupusas! We’ll meet in front of the church after service and walk to El Tamarindo. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Post-Service Hike – Sunday, Nov 13th at 11:30 am

Join for some post service movement. Bring a snack, get your steps, & enjoy the final stages of fall. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Friendsgiving Potluck – Thursday, November 24 at 7 pm

Join for some post service movement. Bring a snack, get your steps, & enjoy final stages of fall. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

-Jenny O’Donnell,

Communications Chair

Young Souls October 2022 Events & Announcements

Young Souls October 2022 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Hello Young Souls,

Fall is here, and with that comes some fun festive activities!

Fall Retreat

Our fall retreat, scheduled for Oct 21-23 at Lake Anna State Park, is currently fully booked! If you missed reserving a spot, but would still like to attend, we have a running waitlist.

Winter Escape

A long-held All Souls tradition, Winter Escape is resuming starting President’s Day Weekend, February 17- 20, 2023 at Bear Creek Lake State Park. This retreat is open to all young adult UUs in the DMV area, including those outside of All Souls Unitarian, and is a great way to make new connections. Save the date and stay tuned for registration.

October Events

Sign up for all the events below on the October Events Spreadsheet.

Food Justice DMV Volunteering – Thursday, October 6 at 5:45 PM

Help pack boxes of food and essentials for our immigrant neighbors throughout the DMV. Please sign up by 10/4 and bring a mask. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Women’s March – Saturday, October 8 at 11:30 AM

Join us at Folger Park for the Women’s Wave March on October 8! The gathering will start at 11 AM, and the rally begins at noon. Don’t forget to bring water and snacks. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Pre-Vespers Happy Hour – Wednesday, October 12th at 5:30 pm

Join us for a happy hour ahead of All Souls’ monthly candlelit, music-filled Vespers service. Arrive at Wonderland Ballroom at 5:30 or whenever you can, and we’ll walk to the church together at 7pm. Happy Hour at Wonderland Ballroom lasts until 6:30pm. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Apple Picking– Saturday, October 15 at 11 am

Join us for apple picking! Location TBD within a two hour drive of DC. Drivers wanted/needed! If not enough cars are procured, people can join on first come first serve. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Board Game Night! – Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 7 PM

We’ll be playing board games at my apartment! Woo! I have some but also feel free to bring your own. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Text Banking Party! – Thursday, October 27th at 6 PM

Join us as we send get out the vote (GOTV) texts with UU the Vote. They’ll be texts, snacks, and fellowship! No previous text banking experience required! Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

After Service Brunch – Sunday, October 30 at 11:45 AM

Join us for brunch after Sunday service! We’ll meet in front of All Souls and walk together to the restaurant. Brunch is an excellent event to attend if you are new. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

For more information about Young Souls, visit our blog: https://youngsoulsatallsouls.wordpress.com/

-Jenny O’Donnell,

Communications Chair

Young Souls September 2022 Events & Announcements

Young Souls Sept 2022 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Curious to learn more about Young Souls? Check out this short video!

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com. Curious to learn more about Young Souls? Check out this short video!

Hello Young Souls,

Fall is almost here! Here are a few announcements:

Fall Retreat

First, reminder to register for Fall Retreat from October 21-23 at our new location, Lake Anna State Park! Spots are now closed but you can join the waitlist. It’s first come, first serve, and covid tests day-of will be required. If you’re new or don’t know folks in YS yet, I highly encourage you to join, as this is a great way to meet people. Scholarships may be available.

Winter Escape

A long-held All Souls tradition, Winter Escape is resuming starting President’s Day Weekend, February 17- 20, 2023 at Bear Creek Lake State Park. This retreat is open to other UU congregants in the DMV area and is a great way to make new connections. Save the date and stay tuned for registration.

September Events

Sign up for all the events below on the events spreadsheet.

Barry Farm Doc – Wednesday, September 7 at 6 PM

Join us for a free viewing of Barry Farm: Community, Land and Justice in Washington, DC, a collaboration between the Bertelsmann Foundation and the DC Legacy Project. This documentary tells the story of a journey for community, land, and for justice. It is a story of Barry Farm and a story of Washington, D.C. In the cycles of place and displacement, it is also a story of the United States. Add this event to your calendar here.

YS Happy Hour @ Board Room – Thursday, September 8 at 5:30 pm

Join us for happy hour and games at 5:30 at the Board Room! Add this event to your calendar here.

Remote Work Together – Thursday, September 15 at 12 pm

Meet at Doubles/Sonny’s for a remote work day! Bring your laptop, headphones and whatever else you need. Add this event to your calendar here.

Text Banking Party! – Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 PM

Join us as we send get out the vote (GOTV) texts with UU the Vote. They’ll be texts, snacks, and fellowship! No previous text banking experience required! Add this event to your calendar here.

After-Service Sunday Brunch @ Purple Patch – Sunday, September 25 at 11:45 AM

Join us for brunch after Sunday service! We’ll meet in front of All Souls and walk together to the restaurant. Brunch is an excellent event to attend if you are new. Add this event to your calendar here.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

For more information about Young Souls, visit our blog: https://youngsoulsatallsouls.wordpress.com/

-Jenny O’Donnell,

Communications Chair

Young Souls June 2022 Events & Announcements

Young Souls June 2022 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Curious to learn more about Young Souls? Check out this short video!

Join the Young Souls Board

Serving as a leader with Young Souls is a wonderful chance to make new connections, support events that you’ve enjoyed during the past years, and put your own spin on Young Souls and what it does. It’s also an opportunity to be more involved with the life of All Souls Church. There are 6 positions in total, which are President, Vice-President, Communications Chair, Social Chair, Social Justice Chair, Membership and Welcoming Chair, and Spiritual Chair. More information about each position can be found here. The time commitment is typically 2 – 5 hours a month, depending on the role and time of year. Nominations for Board positions are due by June 20, 2022. You can nominate yourself or someone else for leadership by completing this form. We welcome new members to the board, as this is also a great way to get involved in the community and have fun!

After Church Service Brunch at Busboys and Poets – Sunday, June 5th at 12:00 PM

Join us after worship for brunch! We’ll walk together from All Souls to Busboys & Poets. Sign up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Brunch is an excellent event to attend if you are new. Add this event to your calendar here.

Young Souls At Pride Parade – Saturday, June 11th at 1:00 PM

Let’s celebrate Pride together! Be prepared to experience one of the largest Pride Parades to ever take place in the United States Capitol. We will meet at a Young Souls Apartment in U St. around 1:00 PM for lunch/snacks/drinks first before walking over together to the parade at 2:30 PM. Sign-up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Brunch & Explore @ Pride Festival – Sunday, June 12th at 11:45 AM

Get some food with Young Souls at the Pride Festival and explore entertainment on three stages and advocacy with over 300 exhibitors. We’ll meet at church first after service and head towards the metro (you can also meet us at the Archives Metro if that’s easier for you). Sign-up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Happy Hour at El Chucho – Tuesday, June 14th at 5:30 PM

Join us for happy hour @ El Chucho where you can hear from current Young Souls Leadership from this past year about the leadership experiences of the group and get info on joining the board next year. Arrive by 6:15 PM. Happy hour prices end at 6:00 PM at El Chucho. Sign-up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Young Souls Potluck – Saturday, June 18th at 6:30 PM

Potluck-style dinner in Columbia Heights! The main course will be available and you bring appetizers, salads, or other side dishes and delicious treats! This is a great evening event to converse and meet other Young Souls. Sign-up for this and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Young Souls Fall Retreat – Mark your calendars! – October 21 – 23

Fall Retreat is a weekend getaway to the Lake Anna State Park in Virginia. Join other Young Souls for a weekend of spirituality, community, and fun! Stalwarts and newbies alike can meet new friends and deepen current relationships. Keep an eye out for an email about registration in July.

An important Note on Young Souls Events & COVID-19

For more information about Young Souls, visit our blog: https://youngsoulsatallsouls.wordpress.com/

Happy Pride Month!

Young Souls April 2022 Events

Young Souls October 2021 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Curious to learn more about Young Souls? Check out this short video!

An important Note on Young Souls Events

Along with the re-opening of the church, we’re excited to be planning hosting some great events in September! Due to the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant and with the desire to keep our events safe, we’ll be requiring all participants to show proof of vaccination (the card itself or a photo of it) to the organizer at any Young Souls event. The masking requirement will be determined by the event organizer and communicated to you in advance. If you have any questions about this, please email us at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Young Souls Fall Retreat – Registration is now open! – November 12th – 14th

Fall Retreat is a weekend getaway to the Shenandoah River Valley State Park. Join other Young Souls for a weekend of spirituality, community, and fun! Stalwarts and newbies alike can meet new friends and deepen current relationships. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/YSFallRetreat2021

Questions? Contact Zach at zachmorrice@gmail.com.

Happy Hour at El Chucho & All Souls Vespers Service – Wednesday, April 13th at 5:15 PM

We’re bringing back our traditional happy hour and vespers outing! This is an excellent event for newcomers to attend and meet other Young Souls. Arrive anytime, but happy hour prices end at 6:00PM at El Chucho. For those interested, we’ll walk over to Vespers around 7:10PM from happy hour.

Rock Creek Bike Ride After Church – Sunday, April 17 at 1:00PM

Ride with Young Souls in Rock Creek Park! We will leave after the service around 1pm so that folks have a minute to grab lunch or snacks for a picnic nearby (ex each Peach, pico tacos, potters house, etc). We will ride out rock creek aiming for Meadowbrook park / east west highway, though could stop earlier based on the needs of the group. The bike ride will be around 15 miles round trip of biking north in rock creek on mostly flat terrain.

Happy Hour at Bar Charley – Thursday, April 21st at 5:45 PM

Miss our first happy hour of the month? You’re in luck because we are doing two happy hours this month! This means double the opportunities to meet new and old members of Young Souls. Meet at Bar Charley at 5:45 PM.

After Church Service Brunches – Sunday, April 24th at 11:45 AM

Join us after worship for brunch! We’ll walk together from All Souls to Busboys & Poets.

FUTURES Exhibit at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building – Sunday, May 1st at 1:30 PM

Join us as we take a trip to the FUTURES exhibit at the Smithsonian! FUTURES is a building-wide exhibit is filled with site-specific art installations, interactives, working experiments, and more. There’s so much to see and it’s lots of fun, so let’s enjoy it together!

For more information about Young Souls, visit our blog: https://youngsoulsatallsouls.wordpress.com/

Young Souls October 2021 Events & Fall Retreat Registration

Young Souls October 2021 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Curious to learn more about Young Souls? Check out this short video!

An important Note on Young Souls Events

Young Souls Fall Retreat – Registration is now open! – November 12th – 14th

Questions? Contact Zach at zachmorrice@gmail.com.

All Souls Church Service – Sunday, October 10th at 10:30 AM

After 18 months, the church has reopened its doors to the community. Join All Souls on October 10th at 10:30 AM for the service “The Courage to Feel.” Recent studies about the effects of trauma on the body and our emotions can provide us with insight into how to feel our way into a new and stronger normal. Register here for service. You can read more information about the re-opening plan here

After Church Service Brunches – Sunday, October 10th at 11:45 AM

We’re bringing back Young Souls Brunches! Join us for brunch near the church after service at 11:45 AM. Sign up for these and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet.

Add this event to your calendar:

Sunday, October 10th brunch calendar event here.

Rock Creek Park Hike – Monday, October 11th at 11:30 AM EST

Let’s go on a hike in Rock Creek Park! We’ll meet at Peirce Mill on Monday, October 11th at 11:30 am. We’ll go on a hike for about one to two hours, depending on group interest. If you’re new to Young Souls, this is a great way to meet others in person. And if you’ve been in Young Souls for a while, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with Young Souls friends again in person. It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, so let’s honor the history of Native Americans in Rock Creek Park by taking some time in advance to read more about the history (you can start by checking out this page on the National Park Service website). Add this event to your calendar here. Sign up for these and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet.

Circus Murder Mystery Potluck Dinner & Cookie Decorating – Saturday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM EST

Do you love mysteries and games? Celebrate the Halloween season by joining me for a fun-filled murder mystery dinner party where you determine who killed one of the barnum brothers. This is a potluck dinner where you will bring a dish, drink, or appetizer. There will also be Halloween cookie decorating. Sign up for these and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Halloween Fun at Meridian Hill Park – Saturday, October 30th at 2:00 PM EST

Celebrate spooky season together with Halloween-themed activities. Bonus points if you dress up! Add this event to your calendar here.

For more information about Young Souls, visit our blog: https://youngsoulsatallsouls.wordpress.com/

Young Souls August 2021 Events & Church Reopening

Young Souls August 2021 Events

Keep track of all events on the Young Souls Google Calendar and our Facebook Group.

If you’d like to organize a Young Souls event, send your idea to the Young Souls Board at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Curious to learn more about Young Souls? Check out this short video!

All Souls Church Reopening

After 18 months, the church is reopening its doors again for visitors. There will be a homecoming service on September 12th and September 19th, which will include an enthusiastic “Welcome Back to All Souls,” fantastic music, and two different, but related messages exploring September’s monthly theme of “Reunion.” We’ll send the registration link for the service once it’s available, and you can read more information about the re-opening plan here.

An important Note on Young Souls Events

Along with the re-opening of the church, we’re excited to be planning some great events in August and September! Due to the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant and with the desire to keep our events safe, we’ll be requiring all participants to show proof of vaccination (the card itself or a photo of it) to the organizer at any Young Souls event. The masking requirement will be determined by the event organizer and communicated to you in advance. If you have any questions about this, please email us at youngsoulsboard@googlegroups.com.

Arlington County Fair – Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PM EST

Ready for great food, entertainment, and fun? The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit volunteer-driven event that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining and showcasing the best of Arlington. Meet us at the Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station at 7:00 PM and we’ll take a ride share or bus to the fair! Sign up for these and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Young Souls at March on For Voting Rights – Saturday, August 28 at 12:00 PM EST

Join Young Souls for the March On for Voting Rights. It is a mass mobilization to demand that elected officials stop hijacking democracy, denounce voter suppression and ensure fair, easy access to the vote for all. On August 28, the 58th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic March on Washington, we will march on cities across America to demand that the vision of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech be deferred no longer. We invite all Americans who believe in the power of democracy and free elections to join us. Marches will take place in states where voter suppression efforts are already imperiling our democracy: Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Houston, Texas; in Washington, D.C.; and across the country. Sign up for these and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. Add this event to your calendar here.

Sunday Brunch at Lapis – Sunday, August 29 at 12:15 PM EST

We’re bringing back Young Souls Brunches! Join us for outdoor brunch at Lapis, an Afghan bistro in Adams Morgan. You can check out the menu here. Please note that we have a reservation for eight people, so if you sign-up and your plans change, let us know at least 24 – 48 hours in advance so we can invite others! Sign up for these and other fun events on the Events Spreadsheet. *Advance Sign-Up is Required. Add this event to your calendar here.

Virtual UU & Global Trivia – Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM EST

Pub night out has gone virtual! Join us for a fun trivia session, feel the spirit of friendly competition, and test your knowledge on all things Unitarian Universalist and Global! Add this event to your calendar here.

Come from Away Concert – Friday, September 10 at 6:00 PM EST

Broadway cast of “Come from Away” is coming to DC for a Friday, Sept 10 concert performance of the show at the Lincoln Memorial. It’s a free event, so just bring a picnic blanket and we’ll stake out a space ahead before it starts. Add this event to your calendar here.

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