Community Conversations – Class 2: Our Spiritual DNA - How Belief Works Here
2026-05-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Community Conversations
Join us for conversation, reflection, and connection as we explore Unitarian Universalism and life’s big questions together. These gatherings are informal, interactive, and open to all—whether you are new to All Souls or have been part of the community for years.
Community Conversations are not required for membership but are offered in rhythm with our seasonal New Member inductions as a helpful way to learn more about our church and one another.
Come as you are—curiosity is the only requirement.
Location: All Souls UU Church
Feel free to attend one session or the full series—each conversation stands on its own.

Questions For Your Answers
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Evans @ Hanley Rd., 30 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
☕ Religious Exploration – Questions For Your Answers☕
📅 Wednesday, May 27th⏰ 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.

Radio & Communications Group
2026-05-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-26 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
2026-05-31 09:00 - 10:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌿 All Souls Board Meeting 🌿
📅 Sunday, May 31, 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.

Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn — True to Our Values
2026-05-31 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Jen Gibson
Speaker — Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn
Title — True to Our Values
Topic — Memorial Day was always a time of visiting the family cemetery plots with my grandmother. It was a time of respect, but also a time of considering what values we shared and (silently) what values we didn’t share. Readings will come from the recent novel Buckeye written by Patrick Ryan.
Bio — Rev. Dr. Elaine served as the settled minister in the UU Fellowship of Wayne County in Wooster for 23 years before semi-retiring. She now co-chairs the regional Commissioned Lay Ministry Council and offers Spiritual Direction to a wide variety of people. Walking, gardening and Tai Chi keep her grounded and inspired.
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
2026-05-31 12:00 - 14:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌟 Community Potluck 🌟
📅 Sunday, May 31st⏰ 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!

Community Call to Action Meeting
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
✨ Social Justice — Community Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, June 3⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Community Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet 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
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🍷 Wine with Friends 🍷
📅 Thursday, June 4th⏰ 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.

Anthony Brown — Listening Beneath the Moment: The Heart, the Self, and Deeper Awareness
2026-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Reed Richmond
Speaker — Anthony Brown
Title — Listening Beneath the Moment: The Heart, the Self, and Deeper Awareness
Topic — In the rush of daily life, our emotions often speak first and loudest, shaping how we see ourselves and the world around us. This reflection invites us to gently pause and consider what may lie beyond our immediate reactions—an inner depth of awareness that helps us respond with greater clarity, compassion, and understanding. Together, we’ll explore how listening more deeply can open space for insight, connection, and shared humanity in ways that move us beyond impulse and into meaning.
Bio — Anthony Brown, NP, is a nurse practitioner, author, cancer survivor, and advocate for redemption and healing. After surviving homelessness from age 14 to 37, Anthony built a life of service centered on compassion and mental health. He works nights in the behavioral unit at Ohio Health and is the author of The Ghetto Practitioner, a book that blends humor, struggle, and faith. Anthony also appears on the Holy Spirit Broadcast Network and hosts a podcast focused on God’s belief in redemption. His work is dedicated to creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and capable of transformation.
His favorite quote is “One light does make a difference.”
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Annual Congregational Meeting
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Annual Congregational Business Meeting
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: Immediately following the church service
Location: All Souls UU Church
Mark your calendars for our Annual Congregational Business Meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2025, following the church service. This is an important meeting where we will:

Share updates on how the church is doing.
Discuss plans for the upcoming year.
Vote on new Board Members and form Committees per the Bylaws.
Approve the annual budget for the new fiscal year.

Your participation matters! We must have a quorum of our membership to proceed with these important votes, so please make every effort to attend.
Together, we’ll celebrate our accomplishments and plan for the future of All Souls. We look forward to seeing you there!

All Souls UU Garage Sale - Drop Off
2026-06-14 09:00 - 14:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church🌟 Garage Sale – Drop-Off Schedule
Get ready for the All Souls Garage Sale — a weekend of great bargains and community spirit!
Discover household goods, clothing, books, and unique treasures, all while supporting the mission and programs of our church. Whether you’re shopping, donating, or volunteering, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🛍 Sale Dates & Times:📅 Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📦 Donation Drop-Off:
Bring your donations before or after church on Sunday, June 14 — we’ll accept items until 2 PM.
Wednesday, June 17: After 7PM
Prior to sale start on Thursday, June 18
👉 Please check in with Carla M. & Ed F. so they knows your items are for the sale.
🪑 Large furniture items: Please hold off until the sale begins on Thursday, June 18 as we have limited storage space.

💛 Volunteer Opportunity:We need many hands to make this sale a success! Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift — it’s a great way to connect and give back.

♻️ Post-Sale Donations:Any unsold items on Saturday, June 20th will be donated to local charity shops — ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Thank you for your generosity and support!To get involved or volunteer, please contact Carla Miller or Ed Fox.

Morah Nancy Shimer — A Jewish View of the Hebrew Bible
2026-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Brian Moore
Speaker — Morah Nancy Shimer
Title — A Jewish View of the Hebrew Bible
Bio — Morah Nancy Shimer (morah simply means “teacher”) has been a Jewish educator, administrator, song leader, and spiritual leader for 43 years. She has taught all ages, from preschool to adult, in congregations and in Jewish Community Centers throughout central and northeastern Ohio, including in Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown, Canton, and Mansfield. She has also volunteered as the Jewish chaplain at the Marion Correctional Institution. Morah Nancy has served as the lay spiritual leader of Emanuel Jacob Congregation for 8 years, and was the cantorial soloist and religious school teacher there for 11 years before that.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Community Call to Action Meeting
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
✨ Social Justice — Community Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, June 17⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Community Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet 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

All Souls Garage Sale Drop Off
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church🌟 Garage Sale – Drop-Off Schedule
Get ready for the All Souls Garage Sale — a weekend of great bargains and community spirit!
Discover household goods, clothing, books, and unique treasures, all while supporting the mission and programs of our church. Whether you’re shopping, donating, or volunteering, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🛍 Sale Dates & Times:📅 Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📦 Donation Drop-Off:
Wednesday, June 17: After 7PM
Prior to sale start on Thursday, June 18
👉 Please check in with Carla M. & Ed F. so they knows your items are for the sale.
🪑 Large furniture items: Please hold off until the sale begins on Thursday, June 18 as we have limited storage space.

💛 Volunteer Opportunity:We need many hands to make this sale a success! Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift — it’s a great way to connect and give back.

♻️ Post-Sale Donations:Any unsold items on Saturday, June 20th will be donated to local charity shops — ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Thank you for your generosity and support!To get involved or volunteer, please contact Carla Miller or Ed Fox.

All Souls Garage Sale - Day 1
2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church🌟 Garage Sale – Event Info 🌟
Get ready for the All Souls Garage Sale — a weekend of great bargains and community spirit!
Discover household goods, clothing, books, and unique treasures, all while supporting the mission and programs of our church. Whether you’re shopping, donating, or volunteering, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🛍 Sale Dates & Times:📅 Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📦 Donation Drop-Off:
Prior to sale start on Thursday, June 18
👉 Please check in with Carla M. & Ed F. so they knows your items are for the sale.
🪑 Large furniture items: Please hold off until the sale begins on Thursday, June 18 as we have limited storage space.

💛 Volunteer Opportunity:We need many hands to make this sale a success! Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift — it’s a great way to connect and give back.

♻️ Post-Sale Donations:Any unsold items on Saturday, June 20th will be donated to local charity shops — ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Thank you for your generosity and support!To get involved or volunteer, please contact Carla Miller or Ed Fox.

All Souls Garage Sale - Day 2
2026-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church🌟 Garage Sale – Event Info 🌟
Get ready for the All Souls Garage Sale — a weekend of great bargains and community spirit!
Discover household goods, clothing, books, and unique treasures, all while supporting the mission and programs of our church. Whether you’re shopping, donating, or volunteering, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🛍 Sale Dates & Times:📅 Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

♻️ Post-Sale Donations:Any unsold items on Saturday, June 20th will be donated to local charity shops — ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Thank you for your generosity and support!To get involved or volunteer, please contact Carla Miller or Ed Fox.

All Souls Garage Sale - Day 3
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813

Christopher Reynolds — Mandalic Unitarian Universalism: A celebration of the inherent worth and dignity of every father and grandfather
2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
New Member Induction Service
Leader — Cindy Petri
Speaker — Christopher Reynolds
Title — Mandalic Unitarian Universalism: A celebration of the inherent worth and dignity of every father and grandfather
Topic — Join Christopher Reynolds this Father’s Day to celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every father and grandfather through mandalic consciousness. John P. Dourley describes this as the idea of a creative center in the psyche which gives birth to all points of opposition on the circumference of human consciousness. This creative center is called the “spirit heart,” in Indigenous wisdom, “Hara, “in Japanese culture, and “Grail,” in Western culture.
Bio — F. Christopher Reynolds, M.Ed., is a singer, teacher and roving shaman. His mission is to sing, to teach, to restore American culture’s sacred relationships into the Anthropocene Epoch. He is a singer-songwriter with 20 releases. He is the lead author on the only publications on depth psychology, soul, creativity, and giftedness. He is also published in organic creativity in the language classroom. Chris is the founder of No Man’s Folk. He is a co-founder of archetypal ecology. He is a ritual facilitator and board member for returning veterans with Warriors Journey Home.
Learn more at his website: urrealist.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.

New Member Induction
2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
New Member Induction
Sunday, June 21, 202610:30 AM
During this Sunday’s service, we will joyfully welcome several new members into the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church community.
Becoming a member at All Souls is a meaningful step in the life of our congregation. Through this shared covenant, members affirm their commitment to our community and to the values that guide Unitarian Universalism.
We invite the congregation to join us in celebrating and welcoming these new members as we continue building community together.

Questions For Your Answers
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Bob Evans @ Hanley Rd., 30 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
☕ Religious Exploration – Questions For Your Answers☕
📅 Wednesday, June 24th⏰ 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.

Mansfield Gay Pride Festival and Parade
2026-06-27 | South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave, Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
Date:Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time:Meet at 9:30 AM (Parade start time 11am)
Location:Start of the parade route, Mansfield, OH
Details:All Souls will be proudly participating in the Annual Mansfield Gay Pride Parade! This year, we will be marching in the parade only and will not be setting up a tent at the festival.
We invite you to meet us at 9:30 AM to help set up our trailer and walk with us in the parade. Wear your favorite Pride gear or All Souls shirts and help us represent our church and our values with joy, love, and inclusion.
All are welcome to join—bring your spirit and your walking shoes!

Board Meeting
2026-06-28 09:00 - 10:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌿 All Souls Board Meeting 🌿
📅 Sunday, June 28, 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.

Karen Gotter - Oh, The Places You'll Go! Graduation Service
2026-06-28 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Josh Ghiloni
Speaker — Karen Gotter
Title — Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Topic — All Souls Graduation Service Sunday at All Souls celebrates the journeys, accomplishments, and new beginnings of graduating seniors as we recognize this important milestone and honor the paths that lie ahead.
Bio —
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
2026-06-28 12:00 - 14:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌟 Community Potluck 🌟
📅 Sunday, June 28th⏰ 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!

Community Call to Action Meeting
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
✨ Social Justice — Community Call to Action Meeting ✨
📅 Wednesday, July 1⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Church Sanctuary

Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM as the Community Call to Action Committee gathers once again. We’ll meet 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
2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🍷 Wine with Friends 🍷
📅 Thursday, July 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.

CERSI
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-11 | oberlin college
Central East Region Summer Institute

Rob Gibson - Intersection between Faith and Fun
2026-07-05 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Hayley Young
Speaker — Rob Gibson
Title — Intersection between Faith and Fun
Topic — Discover how amateur radio intertwines with the core principles of the Unitarian Universalist faith. This lifelong hobby fosters learning, mindfulness, and connection through opportunities to service our fellow humans, getting outdoors, and personal relaxation. After the service, join us for live demonstrations and see a piece of how amateur radio can enrich your life. All are welcome to explore this multifaceted hobby.
Bio — Rob Gibson is a seasoned Cloud Services Engineer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. He also serves the All Souls UU Church where his expertise and passion for technology are valued greatly. Rob has a wife and daughter, and he’s been an Amateur Radio operator for more than 20 years, using that hobby as both entertainment and a way to connect with others globally. His interests extend beyond tech; he’s also a dedicated fan of sci-fi, particularly Star Trek and Stargate, and he enjoys letting the family cat spar with him in the evenings after work.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.
