Tim Berra — The Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
2026-03-29 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Jacqueline Moore
Speaker — Tim Berra
Title — The Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Topic — PowerPoint lecture will explain migration of Polynesians throughout the Pacific, their ancestor-worship religion, and include information on why and how the statues were carved, how they were moved throughout the island, and various ideas on the collapse of Easter Island society and population.
Dr. Berra will be available after the service to greet attendees and sign books for those interested.
Bio — Dr. Tim M. Berra holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Tulane University (1969) and is Academy Professor and Professor Emeritus of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University. He also serves as a University Professorial Fellow at Charles Darwin University in Darwin, Australia, and as a Research Associate at the Northern Territory Museum.
He is a three-time Fulbright Fellow to Australia (1969, 1979, 2009) and received the Friend of Darwin Award from the National Center for Science Education in 2022. In 2023, he was a National Science Foundation EPSCoR Visiting Scholar at the University of Guam.
Dr. Berra is the author of more than 100 scientific papers and ten books, including The Peopling of Polynesia: From Taiwan to Easter Island (2025), Bourbon: What the Educated Drinker Should Know (2019), Darwin and His Children: His Other Legacy (2013), Charles Darwin: The Concise Story of an Extraordinary Man (2009), Freshwater Fish Distribution (2007), A Natural History of Australia (1998), and Evolution and the Myth of Creationism (1990).
Join us downstairs after service for our monthly potluck.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Potluck
2026-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌟 Community Potluck 🌟
📅 Sunday, March 29th⏰ After the Service📍 Fellowship Hall – All Souls UU Church
Join us for a delicious and heartwarming potluck meal! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your favorite dishes, enjoy great company, and connect with our All Souls community. 🥗🍞💛
Bring your appetite, your favorite dish, and your joyful spirit — we can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s celebrate fellowship together. All are welcome!

Vision Committee Listening Session
2026-03-29 12:30 - 14:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Vision Committee Listening Session
Sunday, March 29, 202612:30 PMLocation: All Souls UU Church Sanctuary
The All Souls Vision Committee invites members and friends to participate in a series of Listening Sessions as we reflect on the future of our congregation.
These small gatherings are an opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and hopes for All Souls. The committee hopes to hear from many voices in the congregation as we consider where our community is today and where we may be called to grow in the years ahead.
Space for each session is limited to eight participants to allow for meaningful conversation.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up in advance.

Call to Action Committee Meeting
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
✨ Social Justice — Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, April 1⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet upstairs in the sanctuary to share ideas, build momentum, and continue the meaningful work of justice and community engagement.
Whether you’ve attended before or are simply curious, you are welcome. Bring your voice, your thoughts, and your hope for a better world — each perspective strengthens the work we do together.
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and taking action side by side.
Rooted in Love • Growing in Community • Living Our Values

A Course In Miracles
2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌟 A Course in Miracles 🌟
📅Wednesday, April 1st⏰ 6:30 PM📍 Fellowship Hall – All Souls UU Church Basement
Discover the transformative teachings of A Course in Miracles in our bi-monthly gathering. Together we explore spiritual growth, healing, and inner peace in a welcoming and supportive space. ✨
No experience needed — just an open heart. All are welcome.

Wine with Friends
2026-04-02 19:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🍷 Wine with Friends 🍷
📅 Thursday, April 2nd⏰ 7:00 PM📍 Fellowship Hall – All Souls UU Church
Gather with fellow church members — and bring a friend — for an evening of good wine, meaningful conversation, and warm community.
Please contribute by bringing a bottle of wine to share or a favorite side dish. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.
For additional details, feel free to reach out to Carla Miller.

Jen Gibson — Still, We Begin Again
2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Flower Communion
During today’s service, we will celebrate our Annual Flower Communion—a cherished tradition of beauty, diversity, and shared community.
We invite you to bring a single flower or a full bouquet to place on the altar. After a blessing, you will be invited to come forward and receive a flower that you did not bring, symbolizing our shared connection and the gifts we give and receive in community.
This simple yet meaningful ceremony honors the cycle of life, renewal, and the arrival of spring. Each flower, unique in its own way, reminds us of the beauty found in diversity and the strength of our gathered community.
The Flower Communion was created in 1923 by Rev. Norbert Čapek, founder of the Unitarian Church in Prague, Czechoslovakia. His wife, Rev. Maja Čapek, later introduced the tradition to the United States. Tragically, Norbert Čapek lost his life in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II, but his legacy of unity and peace lives on through this beloved ritual.
We hope you find meaning and joy in this time-honored tradition.

Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Jen Gibson
Title — Still, We Begin Again
Topic — A reflection on Easter and Flower Communion, exploring renewal, hope, and moral courage through the lives and teachings of Unitarian Universalist leaders Forrest Church and Norbert Čapek, and what their legacy calls us to practice in our own time.
Bio — Jen Gibson is a member of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, where she serves as both the Administrative Coordinator and a member of the Board as Trustee for Social Media, Advertising, and Growth. She also serves as a member of the Mansfield United Lions Club. Born and raised in the Mansfield area, Jen still calls it home, where she lives with her husband, Rob, their daughter, Carolynn, and their spirited cat, Sirius Black. Raised Catholic, Jen found her spiritual home at All Souls in 2017, drawn to the church’s balance of humanist values and inclusive spiritual exploration.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Vision Committee Listening Session
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Ohio
Vision Committee Listening Session
Tuesday, April 7, 202612:00 PMLocation: Zoom
The All Souls Vision Committee invites members and friends to participate in a series of Listening Sessions as we reflect on the future of our congregation.
These small gatherings are an opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and hopes for All Souls. The committee hopes to hear from many voices in the congregation as we consider where our community is today and where we may be called to grow in the years ahead.
Space for each session is limited to eight participants to allow for meaningful conversation.
A Zoom link will be shared with those who sign up to participate.

Church Clean Up
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
🌷 Join Us for Spring Church Cleanup! 🌷
As we welcome the season of renewal, we invite you to help refresh our beloved church home. Whether you have a little time or a few hours to give, your efforts help keep our space warm, welcoming, and ready for all who gather here.
What We’ll Be Doing:We’ll be tackling cleaning and organizing both inside and outside the building. All indoor tasks will be completed, and we’ll take care of outdoor work as weather allows.
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 11🕘 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM📍 Location: All Souls UU Church, Bellville
Sign-Up:A sign-up sheet will be available during Sunday services, or you can reach out by email to volunteer for specific tasks.
As a thank-you, we’ll share a meal together—because caring for our space is also about caring for one another.
Please note: There is no rain date scheduled, so outdoor work will be weather-dependent.
We hope you’ll join us!

David FitzSimmons — Finding Understanding, Acceptance, and Happiness in an Unpredictable World
2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Cindy Petri
Speaker — David FitzSimmons
Title — Finding Understanding, Acceptance, and Happiness in an Unpredictable World
Topic — Based on an an extended period of personal challenges, I will discuss the process of transforming loss and change and into growth and happiness
Bio — David FitzSimmons is an award-winning photographer and writer. His 20+ children’s books have sold over 200,000 copies and have received more than a dozen national book awards, including the IBPA’s best first picture book (2012) and best picture book (2016). His books include Curious Critters, Curious Critters Volume Two, Curious Critters Marine, Curious Critters Birds, state-focus Curious Critters books (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia), Animals of Ohio’s Ponds and Vernal Pools, Salamander Dance, and Wakem the Rooster: Up All Night. David’s magazine credits include Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, Professional Photographer, and Shutterbug, among others.
An educator for twenty years, David worked first as high school English teacher and then as a university professor, having instructed at Ashland University, Ohio State University, and Cornell University. He holds a Ph.D. in English from Ohio State, with a specialty in narrative theory—investigating the components of storytelling—something that influences his photography and writing.
Regularly visiting schools, David helps connect children with nature through writing and photography. He is an active leader in the Children & Nature movement.
David presents seminars and workshops to a wide variety of audiences, from public school, college, and university classes to photography groups, nature clubs, and civic organizations. His works have been exhibited at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, the National Center for Nature Photography, the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, and the Telluride Photo Festival.
To learn more about David and his award-winning picture books, visit www.curious-critters.com.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Vision Committee Listening Session
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:30 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Vision Committee Listening Session
Monday, April 13, 20266:00 PMLocation: All Souls UU Church Sanctuary
The All Souls Vision Committee invites members and friends to participate in a series of Listening Sessions as we reflect on the future of our congregation.
These small gatherings are an opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and hopes for All Souls. The committee hopes to hear from many voices in the congregation as we consider where our community is today and where we may be called to grow in the years ahead.
Space for each session is limited to eight participants to allow for meaningful conversation.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up in advance.

Call to Action Committee Meeting
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
✨ Social Justice — Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, April 15⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet upstairs in the sanctuary to share ideas, build momentum, and continue the meaningful work of justice and community engagement.
Whether you’ve attended before or are simply curious, you are welcome. Bring your voice, your thoughts, and your hope for a better world — each perspective strengthens the work we do together.
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and taking action side by side.
Rooted in Love • Growing in Community • Living Our Values

Highway Clean-Up
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
🌿 Join Us for Our Bi-Annual Highway Clean-Up! 🌿
Let’s come together to keep our community beautiful and care for the environment. Your help makes a big difference!
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Meet at All Souls UU Church, and we’ll travel to our section of St Rt 13, south of Bellville.

Safety gear, supplies, and instructions will be provided.
We are looking for someone who is willing to transport folks from the far end of our section back to the church.

A sign-up sheet will be available at the church, or you can email Jen at allsoulsohio@gmail.com to sign up.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some love to our roadways! 🌍💚
🌧 Rain Date: April 25th

Ric Sheffield — Whistling Dixie: Ohio’s History of Resistance to the Black Vote
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Brian Moore
Speaker — Ric Sheffield
Title — Whistling Dixie: Ohio’s History of Resistance to the Black Vote
Topic — FALSE PROMISES: The Struggle for Black Voting Rights in 1800’s Ohio
What it truly means to be a “citizen” is a question that African Americans have struggled with for generations. It often was much more than just personal dignity at stake. The right to vote was key to full citizenship for Black men in Ohio. Since the 1860s, they were willing to risk everything to exercise the elective franchise and refused to be denied at the polls. Even the passage of a voting rights amendment to the Constitution amounted to no more than a false promise.
False Promises is a collection of stories of courage and resolve as Black men tried to exercise their rights as citizens in late-1800s Ohio, a state thought to be less antagonistic to racial equality in the Reconstruction era. These men, however, met resistance in nearly every corner of the state. It was particularly virulent in the rural counties in southern Ohio. Over decades, the state slowly began to dismantle barriers to the Black vote. Much of the change was the consequence of brave African Americans willing to risk it all to challenge the denial of the right to vote. These stories reveal how contemporary voter-suppression tactics have roots in Ohio’s history of resistance to universal suffrage and challenge the perception that voting rights injustices
were solely confined to the South.
Bio — Ric S. Sheffield is Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies and Sociology at Kenyon College, where he directed the Law & Society Program and the John Adams Summer Legal Scholars Program.
Before joining Kenyon, he served for ten years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio. He began his legal career as a civil rights attorney, handling primarily sex and race discrimination cases, and later served as chief attorney for the state’s consumer protection division.
His research and writing have explored the intersection of law with race, gender, and ethnicity, with particular attention to the African American experience in rural Ohio. He has also been selected as a speaker with the Ohio Humanities Council’s speakers bureau, lecturing widely on issues of race, law, and rural diversity.
In addition to publishing articles, reviews, and book chapters on legal history and African American social and legal history, he is the author of We Got By: A Black Family’s Journey in the Heartland and False Promises: The Struggle for Black Voting Rights in 1800s Ohio.
A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, where he studied sociology and law, Professor Sheffield also served in a number of leadership roles at Kenyon, including department chair and associate provost.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Vision Committee Listening Session
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Vision Committee Listening Session
Tuesday, April 21, 20266:00 PMLocation: All Souls UU Church Sanctuary
The All Souls Vision Committee invites members and friends to participate in a series of Listening Sessions as we reflect on the future of our congregation.
These small gatherings are an opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and hopes for All Souls. The committee hopes to hear from many voices in the congregation as we consider where our community is today and where we may be called to grow in the years ahead.
Space for each session is limited to eight participants to allow for meaningful conversation.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up in advance.

Ohio Meadville District Youth Con - Wildlife Con
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Ohio Meadville District Youth Con – “Wildlife Con”📅 April 24–26, 2026
Youth in grades 8–12 are invited to gather for a weekend of connection, creativity, and fun at this year’s Ohio Meadville District Youth Con: Wildlife Con!
Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA, this youth-led and adult-supported event offers a welcoming space for young people to build community, explore their identities, and engage in meaningful experiences together.
Participants can look forward to:

Games & group activities
Workshops
Worship
Coffee House
Community-building opportunities

This is a wonderful chance for UU youth to connect with peers from across the district in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
📝 Registration deadline: April 12🔗 Registration details will be shared in our weekly emails.

Radio & Communications Group
2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Ohio
📻 Radio & Communications Group
📅 Last Friday of each month⏰ 6:00 PM (about one hour)📍 Zoom

Hosted by Rob G., this group explores amateur (ham) radio, GMRS, and other communication technologies. We’ll talk about how these tools can be used within different communities — whether that’s your family, the church, your neighborhood, or beyond.
If you’re interested in participating, please reach out. Meeting details will be shared via our weekly emails.

Board Meeting
2026-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌿 All Souls Board Meeting 🌿
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM📍 All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
Join us for the upcoming All Souls Board Meeting as we gather to discuss important church matters and plans for the future. All board members are encouraged to attend.
If you have items to add to the agenda, please submit them to Secretary Joan Richmond prior to the meeting.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our All Souls community.

Brian Moore — Living Without Striving
2026-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Josh Ghiloni
Speaker — Brian Moore
Title — Living Without Striving
Topic — Be here in your mind as well as in your body. in a state of appreciation and in the absence of longing. Let go of wondering about doing the right thing. Release the what-ifs and all your goals for the future, replacing them of this instant. Be here, and remember to do it now, for thinking about being someplace else uses up your precious present moments. The enlightened sage makes a practice of immersing himself completely in the current “nowness” of his life.
Bio — Brian serves as Chair of the Pulpit and Worship Committee at All Souls. He and his wife, Jacqueline, are celebrating 32 years of marriage and embracing life in their 60s. Their home is shared with two cats, two dogs, and a vibrant aquarium and pond boasting more than 35 fish. Proud parents of two grown children and grandparents to three grandchildren, Brian and Jacqueline find deep joy in family and music, performing together in the trio Tao Bridge.
For four decades, they have been the dedicated proprietors of Mid-Ohio Supply Co., embodying commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Outside of work, Brian’s passions include music, gardening, yard work, and culinary adventures. He is also the curator of Sacred Stones Mystical Farm.
Since joining All Souls in 2005, Brian has found fulfillment in his Unitarian Universalist faith and cherishes the opportunity to serve the church community.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Potluck
2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌟 Community Potluck 🌟
📅 Sunday, April 26th⏰ After the Service📍 Fellowship Hall – All Souls UU Church
Join us for a delicious and heartwarming potluck meal! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your favorite dishes, enjoy great company, and connect with our All Souls community. 🥗🍞💛
Bring your appetite, your favorite dish, and your joyful spirit — we can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s celebrate fellowship together. All are welcome!

Vision Committee Listening Session
2026-04-26 12:30 - 14:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Vision Committee Listening Session
Sunday, April 26, 202612:30 PMLocation: All Souls UU Church Sanctuary
The All Souls Vision Committee invites members and friends to participate in a series of Listening Sessions as we reflect on the future of our congregation.
These small gatherings are an opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and hopes for All Souls. The committee hopes to hear from many voices in the congregation as we consider where our community is today and where we may be called to grow in the years ahead.
Space for each session is limited to eight participants to allow for meaningful conversation.
This will be the final Listening Session in the series. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in advance.
For those who are unable to attend a live session, paper copies of the listening questions will be available so that everyone has an opportunity to share their thoughts with the Vision Committee.

Questions For Your Answers
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Evans @ Hanley Rd., 30 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
☕ Religious Exploration – Questions For Your Answers☕
📅 Wednesday, April 29th⏰ 10:00 AM📍 Bob Evans — Hanley Road, Mansfield
Come and be part of our monthly gathering as we share conversation, connection, and thoughtful discussion. This is a welcoming space to talk about life, faith, and any topics close to your heart.
All are welcome — we’d love to see you there.

Spring Luminary Bottle Decorating Fundraiser
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
✨ Spring Luminary Bottle Decorating Fundraiser ✨
Join us for a creative evening as we transform wine and liquor bottles into beautiful spring luminaries to take home or gift.
All supplies will be provided, including paints, markers, stencils, and cork-top string lights to bring your luminary to life.
🎨 Activity is appropriate for ages 8–88
💡 Cost: $10 per bottle(All proceeds support the church’s general fund for upkeep)
📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00–9:00 PM📍 Location: All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
Please sign up at church or email Jen at allsoulsohio@gmail.com

Joan Richmond — Where Do We Go From Here?
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Joan Richmond
Title — Where Do We Go From Here?
Topic — 204 years ago a circuit rider founded a faith community in Bellville, Ohio, planting a seed of Universalism as he traveled from Bellville to Lexington to Fredericktown to Mount Vernon and back, generating a circuit of care that continues today.
A few months ago, our long-time pastor Will Humphrey took a post at East Shore UU Fellowship, and left us a mission – in the period of transition, he called on us to go on a new journey with a Vision Team whose job has been to ask the congregation – Who are we today? How has that seed sent out roots and stems into the community? How might we flower?
So we asked you, the congregation, to share with us your concerns and your hopes and dreams. We invited ministers and UUA officials to visit with us. We traveled to other UU churches in the area – Wooster, Lewis Center, North Royalton.
Now time to share those ideas, visions, and dreams with you, both large and small. Please join us as Vision Team Facilitator Joan Richmond shares the work of this inspired group, including Jan Wheaton, Jim Cooke, Ryan Duncan, Cristi Miller, Nevaeh Frederick, Jackie Moore, and Tim Hicks. Through the alchemy of the individual and the community, flame and the chalice, the Unitarian Universalism of our spiritual tradition, we hope to earn your trust and inspire our continuing UU journey.
Bio — Joan Richmond joined the All Souls congregation with her husband Reed in 2005. Born and raised on Bell Street, she explored a variety of faiths, from Texas back to Ohio, before finding her way back to Bell Street. Joan serves as Board Secretary and teaches in the English department at Ohio State Mansfield, closing in on 40 years of teaching. She and Reed also spent 15 years growing certified organic vegetables on Meadow Rise Farm. Her husband Reed, a retired health educator and writer, have one daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Isaac, two granddaughters, Mariah and Alivia, two white fuzzy dog beasts, and one small, lovely cat with a non-descript personality.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Call to Action Committee Meeting
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
✨ Social Justice — Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, May 6⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet upstairs in the sanctuary to share ideas, build momentum, and continue the meaningful work of justice and community engagement.
Whether you’ve attended before or are simply curious, you are welcome. Bring your voice, your thoughts, and your hope for a better world — each perspective strengthens the work we do together.
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and taking action side by side.
Rooted in Love • Growing in Community • Living Our Values

Wine with Friends
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🍷 Wine with Friends 🍷
📅 Thursday, May 7th⏰ 7:00 PM📍 Fellowship Hall – All Souls UU Church
Gather with fellow church members — and bring a friend — for an evening of good wine, meaningful conversation, and warm community.
Please contribute by bringing a bottle of wine to share or a favorite side dish. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.
For additional details, feel free to reach out to Carla Miller.

Hayley Young — Nurturing: A Job with No Instructions
2026-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Margaret Lin
Speaker — Hayley Young
Title — Nurturing: A Job with No Instructions
Topic — Hayley Young, 9-year-old Sam Young, and a very curious puppet named Jeffery explore what nurturing really looks like—honest, imperfect, and shared by all of us. A multigenerational service full of humor, insight, and heart.
Bio —Hayley Young has been a member of All Souls UU Church for 12 years and serves on the Pulpit Team. In past speaking opportunities at the church, she has shared reflections that weave Unitarian Universalist themes with pop culture, including talks on The Beatles and Disney, as well as deeper explorations of reciprocity, mindfulness, spirituality, and beloved community. She is excited to share the pulpit with Sam today.
Sam Young is a 3rd grade student at Bellville Elementary. Raised in the church, he loves being a part of services and speaking at the pulpit. Outside of school, he enjoys swimming, building with Legos, drawing, and playing games.

Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Josh Ghiloni — Take Hold of My Hand, for You Are No Longer Alone
2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Hayley Young
Speaker — Josh Ghiloni
Title — Take Hold of My Hand, for You Are No Longer Alone
Topic — After a tragedy, Josh turned to an old friend for comfort: heavy metal music. When he did, he found more than he expected, and will talk about finding hope and personal salvation in the least likely of places.
Content Note: This service includes references to self-harm. We invite you to care for yourself in whatever way you need during the service.
Bio — Josh is a resident of Jefferson Township, a software consultant, and is neither a lover nor a fighter, but a secret third thing (weird).
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Call to Action Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
✨ Social Justice — Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, May 20⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet upstairs in the sanctuary to share ideas, build momentum, and continue the meaningful work of justice and community engagement.
Whether you’ve attended before or are simply curious, you are welcome. Bring your voice, your thoughts, and your hope for a better world — each perspective strengthens the work we do together.
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and taking action side by side.
Rooted in Love • Growing in Community • Living Our Values

Dr. Paul Robinson — Who and What Should We Remember?
2026-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Jacqueline Moore
Speaker — Dr. Paul Robinson
Title — Who and What Should We Remember?
Topic — Memorial Day is a sacred holiday, a day we remember the lives of deceased loved ones and especially those who, in the words of Lincoln, gave their “last full measure of devotion.” We must not only remember our deceased, we must also remember those who have touched our lives in so many ways over the course of our lives. Then we should never forget the lessons of history that could help prevent the loss of more lives.
Bio — Dr. Paul Robinson is a retired psychologist and NCSC professor where he taught for 24 years. He also was on the faculty at Oberlin College before moving back to the Mansfield area some 45 years ago. He was an avid bicyclist, skier, swimmer, and hiker in his younger days. Now he works a small garden and tends to his property on Possum Run Road along with his wife of 64 years while still enjoying being with Mother Nature.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.
