Joan Richmond — Where Do We Go From Here?
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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 | 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 | 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!

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
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
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Bio — Anthony Brown is the founder and director of Coordinating & Assisting Recovery Environments located in Southern California. His past life has led him to many dark and often dangerous places. Addicted to drugs and alcohol since he was very young, he shares his life to others so that they can have hope in themselves as he has discovered within himself. He authored the book “From Park Bench to Park Avenue”, in which he details his incredible journey from dysfunction and homelessness to recovery and triumph. He is currently pursuing his ultimate passion of giving hope and helping those still imprisoned by destructive behaviors. With an MSN from the United States University, he is currently developing a long-term treatment model in Mansfield, Ohio for transitional services to assist the homeless population.
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!

Morah Nancy Shimer
2026-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Cindy Petri
Speaker — Morah Nancy Shimer
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Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Christopher Reynolds
2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Brian Moore
Speaker — Christopher Reynolds
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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.

All Souls 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 — All Souls Graduation Service
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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!

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.

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

Rev. Joan VanBecelaere
2026-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | All Souls UU Church, 25 Church St., Bellville, Ohio, 44813
Sunday Service — 10:30 a.m.
Leader — Margaret Lin
Speaker — Rev. Joan VanBecelaere
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Bio — Rev. Joan VanBecelaere is a retired Unitarian Universalist community minister. Prior to retirement, she was the Executive Director of Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio. She has also served as regional Lead with the Central East Region, district executive for the old Ohio Meadville District,, vice president for student services at Iliff School of Theology in Denver CO. She has a long standing interest in politics and has a masters of public administration and policy analysis from CU Denver.
She is a member of the North Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Lewis Center, Ohio. She lives in Columbus with her spouse, Jerry, and four very active felines.
Join us downstairs after service for coffee and conversation.
Masks are optional in the building, and we fully support individuals’ choices regarding their use.

Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn
2026-07-19 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
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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.

Board Meeting
2026-07-26 09:00 - 10:00 | All Souls Fellowship Hall, 25 Church St, Bellville, OH, 44813, United States
🌿 All Souls Board Meeting 🌿
📅 Sunday, July 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.
