Our Mission All Souls
Interfaith Gathering is a seeker's destination, a safe haven for
exploring spiritual and human values. Our commitment is to express love
toward all through lifting the spirit in music, inspirational words,
community service and environmental stewardship.
Photo by Fran MacDonald
Photo by Fran MacDonald
Photo by Front Room Photo
We Are So Close To Our Annual Fund Goal - We Need Your Help to Get There! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has participated in our Annual Fund. As of May 14th, we have raised $23,070! We still need to raise another $6,930before the end of June 2009, to reach our yearly goal of $30,000.
We hope you can help make this goal a reality for us. Your continued
support will help us become a interfaith center.
A Letter From Our Board Chairperson, Rosalyn Graham
Annual Meeting All Souls Interfaith Gathering Sunday, June 14, 2009
This has been an exciting year of growth and evolution for All Souls Interfaith Gathering. The impact and opportunities that grow out of the spectacular and inspirational new Sanctuary continue to make themselves known – we are attracting new attendees, coming to learn for themselves about the Gathering, the location, the mission and the way that All Souls and what it has to offer may answer the needs and questions in their spiritual lives.
We are also becoming known among the public for the fine quality of the series of concerts we have hosted during the past year – and among those professional musicians we are gaining recognition for the extraordinary acoustics of the Sanctuary.
Our program for children is also winning new participants among those who are seeking a way to give their children a spiritual experience that reaches beyond the traditional religions and explores new thoughts, new moral values and a new world view.
And the beauty of this site, the peace of its surroundings, the inspirational impact of its views of the lake and mountains – all are winning newcomers whether it is to walk in the labyrinth, sit in quiet mediation at an Evensong Service, or celebrate a life event such as a wedding or memorial service.
But this growth and evolution is not without its challenges and the economic tailspin of the past year has compounded what would already have been a challenge for a young congregation with an expensive facility to maintain and staff, and the quirks of a new physical plant to debug. The impact of this can be seen in the financial report and we will need to be aggressive and creative to meet the financial needs – by growing our gathering numbers, by exploring new ways to develop use of the grounds and buildings in a profitable but appropriate way, and by stimulating the generosity and commitment of everyone who loves and values All Souls Interfaith Gathering.
Orchard Cove Photography
Weekly Evensong Services Sundays, 5:00 p.m. (September 28th - June 14th) Evensong
service is held in our Sanctuary and combines an evening concert with
inspirational words from all faiths. Participating are Vermont's finest
musicians. Services are led by Rev. Mary Abele and occasionally feature
guest speakers from various faiths and our congregation.
View our Calendar for the Evensong Service Schedule. For copies of past homilies, visit our document library under Evensong Services.
New! Morning Service Sundays, 9:00am, beginning May 3rd
Are you looking for a different way to start your Sunday morning? Then this might be the service for you. We have decided to try a few alternatives services in the morning at 9:00am in addition to our popular 5:00pm Evensong Service. Starting Sunday, May 3rd we will be offering four different alternative services. One week will feature a Guided Meditation & Music, another will be an opportunity to experience Chanting, another will be Quaker Style where you come sit quietly and speak as the spirit moves you and the last service will be Poetry Reading where you will have an opportunity to bring your favorite poem or reading to share or simply come and listen.
All Souls Interfaith Gathering's 10 Year Anniversary Featured on WCAX Channel 3
On April 11, 2009, All Souls Interfaith Gathering turned 10 years old! From our humble beginnings of only eight members holding living room discussions to the dynamic and vibrant community that we are today, we would like to thank all who have supported and contributed to All Souls' realized success. We couldn't have done it without you!
Become A Facebook Fan of All Souls Interfaith Gathering All Souls now has a page on Facebook, the online social networking site! If you or someone you know are a member of Facebook, type in “All Souls Interfaith Gathering” in the search field to find our page, support All Souls by becoming a fan and get updated on all the latest events, classes, programs and more at All Souls!
All Souls Interfaith Gathering Makes National News! All Souls was featured in the January 7, 2008 edition of USA Today under the "Shades of Green" section for our conservation efforts in the creation of our new building. To view the full article, please click on the USA Today icon to the right.
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Pastor's Discretionary Fund All Souls has a Pastor’s Discretionary Fund that is intended to help Gathering Members and people of Shelburne when they are in need. This fund can be used to help with medical bills, rent and mortgage payments, etc. If you or someone you know is in need of some modest financial help, please contact Rev. Mary Abele at (802) 985-3819.
