Aug 5th, 2014  
Welcome to All Souls!
 
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Got an announcement? City Event? Classifieds? Send it to Katie at katie@allsoulsknoxville.com by Tuesday. Send photos too! Thank you!
news1All Souls News & Events
 
If you would like to put an announcement in the newsletter, whether it's yours or an event that you'd like to share in the city (that takes place downtown), please type up announcements with a few (3-5) sentences that include ALL necessary information (including your contact) in an announcement that I can copy and paste into the newsletter and send to katie@allsoulsknoxville.com. Thanks so much.

Send me your birthdays please, and let me know if I missed someone's!

 

Happy 16th Michael Hoisington!! This is Michael on top of Caney Creek Falls in Alabama. He likes to hike and canoe. Michael is a big Ernest Hemingway fan...he's read Old Man and the Sea and is in the middle of The Sun Also Rises. He likes Hemingway's short, minimalist style of writing because it's more like human thought. He put in over 260 hours of volunteer work last year at the Knoxville Zoo. He is a rover, and helps people find the animals and educates them about zoo inhabitants. He has an adventurous spirit, a great sense of humor and a generous heart. Happy birthday, Michael!
All Souls Youth Group Meeting
Who: All Souls Youth Grades 6th - 12th
When: Sunday, August 17th immediately after service
Where: All Souls Library, 3rd Floor 4 Market Square
What: Pizza and Meeting

 

Would you like to serve in the Children's ministry? Melanie needs a teacher and helper pair for the 3-6 year olds and one teacher for the toddlers/younger twos class. Contact Melanie Leach at keepingheart@gmail.com. Thank you!

 

The All Souls Medical Fund will be accepting application for this quarter from now through August 15. If you have medical, behavioral, or dental needs not covered by insurance or you have no insurance you can apply. This is a matching fund and the details are attached in the link below. Turn in or email applications to Brad Carter (bradcart@lycos.com), Ginger Kielarowski (kfam502@comcast.net), or to Jill (jill@allsoulsknoxville.com) in the church office this quarter. We ask that you submit supporting documents such as bills, payments and insurance coverage statements with the application.

Medical Fund Policy 

Medical Fund Application   

 

Happy Day Adam York!! Glad you were born! Im a big fan of Adam, mostly through my close associates who know him well: Brother Jesse and my girl Funmi, who used to live with the Yorks. He is a terrific father and husband, a loyal friend, and a wise consort. Adam is a gifted therapist at Ebenezer Counseling, where he specializes in marriage and family therapy. We're glad you're on the planet, Adam York...and we dont think you look like a vampire at ALL in this photo.

 

An internship will be available for the coming school year in our inner city youth swim team program. The position involves helping at risk children develop life skills through eating together weekly, tutoring and mentoring, and encouraging them. It involves facilitation of the out-of-the-water aspects of the swim team and does not require swimming experience. The position will require about 5 hours per week and will include a small stipend. Great experience for anyone going into the field of social services, urban studies, ministry or related areas. If interested contact Janey Tolliver at 300-3272.   

Job Description 

Application 

 

A great place to serve! The medical fund team is needing one or two new members for the team. If you know a member in our body who we should consider or would like to be considered yourself, let any of the medical fund team members know. The team meets quarterly to review applications and policy. The work involves review of paperwork, making phone calls, and followup contact work. We are looking for people in the body who have a calling for outreach to our own body and are willing spend time in prayerful consideration on medial funding decisions in a confidential manner. Email Brad Carter (bradcart@lycos.com) or Ginger Kielarowski (kfam502@comcast.net). 

 

We live our lives before the wild, dangerous, unfettered and free character of the living God. ~Walter Brueggemann
Check out Mike Fitz's wonderful blog on his travels through the northeast. 

 

(See amendment) Family Announcements on Sunday nights: Please send all Sunday evening family announcements to JILL at jill@allsoulsknoxville.com. All pertinent details are helpful and brevity is appreciated. Deadline for all Sunday floor announcements is the previous Thursday at noon.

Interested in learning more about or joining All Souls? The Fall Pilgrimage Class will be Tuesday nights September 9th through October 14th. Sign up on the website. Class is limited to 12. Details when you sign up.  

Need to contact the office for conference room/library availability or general church questions? Email jill@allsoulsknoxville.com.
 

Do you have an opportunity that a small fund will advance your efforts to seek the peace in the city?  Perhaps an All Souls grant, up to $500, could help.  Download Application here and submit to Marie Alcorn.    

Jeremiah Branson, where does one begin? Jeremiah turned 16 this year and is dominating the L&N STEM Academy as an upperclassman, which (other than driving) is the thing he's most excited about this year. Jeremiah is a passionate musician and went to KYSO summer string camp where he continued to study the violin and performed in a concert in front of family and friends. He is an ultimate frisbee champion, and plays on several teams. He served with Operation Backyard at Cedar Springs church and is active with our youth group. I met Jeremiah many years ago when he was at OBY and was so touched at how he was able to relate to the home owners while being so young, and he has always been a leader and a shepherd among his friends and colleagues. One of the funniest, coolest guys I know, who has a real desire to follow Jesus in courageous ways. Happy Birthday, Jeremiah!
classifiedClassifieds   

Selling something, need a place to live, have a place to live, have services to offer? Email Katie at katie@allsoulsknoxville.com.

Hi!  My name is Ben Wright, and I attend All Souls.  I am currently looking for a roommate. I'm easy to live with, and am clean and neat, but not OCD. :-)  If you're interested, e-mail me at benobuddy@gmail.com.

Kristin Ponsonby is new to All Souls and Knoxville and is looking for a family to nanny for. Her degree is in psychology and she has many years experience caring for children. Her phone number is 713 817 1154. She has worked in a preschool setting as a teacher with infants up to 4 years old. She also worked in a church child are program with elementary aged kids as well as at a summer  camp in California with 8 to 16 year olds. She is available Monday through Friday, any hours. Call her at 713.817.1154 or email at kristinponsonby@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday Bob Alcorn! Bob is a very talented architect in Knoxville with an office in downtown Knoxville who has created beautiful homes and commercial spaces in our city for over 30 years. Bob has also been actively involved for many years in beautifying our city
Knoxville. I so appreciate these efforts that encourage commerce and investment in our city as well as a sense of community pride and identity. Bob has served on the Knoxville Beautification Board, the downtown design review committee, and in many other capacities to ensure that Knoxville remains a place that is beautiful to live in and a place that retains its sense of dignity and presence. Bob actively supports the arts through his involvement in KMA and the Arrowmont school, and also helps us to keep our worship space laid out well. I just see God working through Bob in so many ways to keep our home and our city a place we can be proud of. Celebrating you today, Bob. Happy Birthday.

HOLY PATHS NEEDS ADMIN. ASST. This non-profit ministry supported by 10-to-the-City is in need of a part-time (10 hours/week) bookkeeper (knowledge of QuickBooks is required.) The second part of the job is for a Director of Development and Communication and requires some marketing experience, Two individuals may be hired unless someone has both skill sets. Please help spread the word! For a job description or to apply, contact Susanne Hassell, suhassell@gmail.com.

 

Allie Eber and friends are looking for a house with 2-3 bedrooms in ONK, Mechanicsville in the next 2 or 3 weeks. They are also looking for roommates, too if you are looking in the same area. Allie does ministry in Western Heights and will either work at the health department or children's hospital so would like to be near those areas. Email/Call her at aeber@vols.utk.edu or (901) 326-7833. Thank you!   

 

Lauren Wolford is a member of All Souls, and is looking to Nanny for a family starting in the middle or end of August. She is available Monday-Friday during the day. She had several years experience working with children. She can be reached at 276-620-6885 or laurenwolford@gmail.com. Thank you!  

 

Many congratulations on an inspiring season, Emerald Youth Swim Team!

 

 

knoxvillecommunityCommunity Involvement 


All Souls does not take formal positions on doctrinal or ethical positions outside of the Creed. We do, however, support our people as they, under the authority of scripture, in prayer and through community, discern the way of Christ in our world. Following Augustine, we believe in essentials, unity, in non-essentials, charity and in all things love.  We celebrate all the diverse ways our members  follow Christ in the world, even when we disagree with one another. Announcements in the update reflect the many ways our people are serving God in our community. They do not reflect All Souls' endorsement of a particular issue, doctrinal position, or cause.          

 

Bridges Out of Poverty training, sponsored by the Knoxville Knox County Homeless Coalition. Space is limited.
Click here for more details.


Danny Norman needs a lot of work.

HA! No really, Danny is one of my favorite guys and is a terrific teacher and pursues the Word ferociously in order to really understand and convey God's heart . He is part of a teaching team that explores the book of Exodus at Monday night prayer in the Chapel. Danny prays for people in ways that really recognize their humanity but still manage to challenge them to move into a deeper place with God. It is a powerful experience to see and be a part of. Danny has had a big year and married the lovely Megan Duncan, and we are thankful to be getting to know her as well. Happy Birthday, Danny Norman!
 

 

The Emerald Youth Foundation is looking to fill AmeriCorp positions for the 2014-2015 school year! 

These AmeriCorp would serve in an urban neighborhood part-time in support of a structured after-school or evening program with elementary, middle or high school age young people. A living allowance will be received while you serve and an education award given after you successfully complete the term. 

You can contact Sam Gosey, a member of our Body who works for Emerald, if you have questions about this opportunity! (samgosey@gmail.com) Or go here for more information or to apply.

 

The Tennessee Faith & Justice Alliance offers Clergy Training for Faith-Based Initiative Program.

 Location: First Baptist Church of Knoxville, Trentham Hall

510 West Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Date: September 16, 2014

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $6.00 for sandwich lunch buffet

Parking: Trentham Hall Parking lot between Hill, Walnut and Locust streets

RSVP: Vanessa Moore, vmoore@fbcknox.org

Deadline to RSVP is September 9, 2014  

About the Training Event

The Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance ("TFJA"), in conjunction with volunteer lawyers from the Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee, will provide training to identify the need for legal assistance,

including learning how to spot legal problems that affect the lives of their congregants and information on existing legal and social services resources in East Tennessee. This event is open to clergy and interested laity of all religious groups in the Knoxville area. The training will be the first TFJA event held in Knoxville. 

About the Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance

TFJA is a project of the Tennessee Supreme Court's Access to Justice Commission. It is an alliance of faithbased groups in Tennessee who commit to providing legal resources to their congregations and communities.

TFJA was created to align needs seen at the local house of worship level with possible legal resources that are nearby, perhaps even within the same congregation. The notion is to connect with people in need in a place

they already go to seek help with a problem. That place is quite often their place of worship. Projects range from traditional free legal clinics, to community education projects, to networks of attorneys volunteering to

meet the legal needs of local congregations.
getconnectedGet Connected at All Souls
 
Dude Group:
TUESDAY mornings 7am: 2118 dodson, 37917 (fristoe's house)
Email Caleb at fristoe82@gmail.com for more information.    

All Souls offers several classes for children during our Sunday evening service on the third floor.  There is a nursery for babies under the age of one and two classes for 1 to 2-year olds that meets during the whole service on the third floor. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 stay for the first part of the service and then come upstairs for a time of Bible stories, songs and fun. Contact Melanie Leach at 865-705-9482 or keepingheart@gmail.com.      

The Soul Mammas: If you are a mom with a young baby interested in hanging out with other moms and their babies you should come hang with the Soul Mammas.  
We meet Mondays at noon at varying locations.  We talk about mom stuff, spiritual stuff, and have a desire to grow in prayer together.  Please email/text Sarah Whisman at yankeevol82@ gmail.com or 865-385-1482 if interested!  

Happy Birthday to this wildly talented and passionate soul. Madison studies dance several hours a day and uses it so powerfully to tell stories, to connect with others, to develop a conversation with God and to understand the world around her. Whether she is using her gift to explore the life of Anne Frank in a performance about World War II or to teach ballet to the tiniest little girls at All Souls, she consistently touches others with her compassion and creativity. Happy birthday to this special girl. 


If you are a guy over 50 (or close to) and attend All Souls, we'd love for you to come to lunch with us at Fridays in the library at 4 Market Square on the 3rd Floor. Bring your own sack lunch. Email Doug at doug@allsoulsknoxville.com if you can come.            
If you are a mom/dad with a crying or rambunctious child, we now have a TV in the prayer chapel that streams the service so you don't have to miss anything. If you are a dad, you can do the same as long as no one is nursing. 

  

If you would like for the church to send you out with prayer during the worship service if you're moving or going on a mission trip contact Jesse at jesse@allsoulsknoxville.com.

   

sharehouseSHAREhouse, Artist & New City Events
  

In just a few short weeks, the Square Room Dinner Theatre will present Neil Simon's perennial summer hit "Barefoot in the Park,"

taking the stage on August 7 and 8, while the WordPlayers continue last year's successful series of public staged readings as they join us on October 13 to bring an as-yet-unannounced production to the Square Room stage.  

As well, on either side of a special Halloween show by Robinella (October 31), the Square Room is pleased to host the Marble City Opera for a two night run on October 30 and November 1.  

Join us to enjoy an evening of music with Buddy Greene (legendary harmonica player), Ron Block (banjo extraordinaire of Union Station), Jeff Taylor (featured artist on Grammy Winning Best Bluegrass Album of the year in 2007 and member of the Time Jumpers) and Andrew Peterson (award winning singer-songwriter and author). For more information about Square Room offerings and tickets, click here.

 

Jazz on the Square - Tuesdays Market Square, 8-10pm
As a part of the City of Knoxville's Market Square Concert Series, this is a weekly performance by some of Knoxville's finest jazz players, Marble City 5.

Shakespeare On The Square annually features two of the magnificent plays of Williams Shakespeare, comedies, tragedies and histories, rotated nightly outdoors on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. From mid July to mid August a blanket or a lawn chair is all you need to view these performances.

 

The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a free, live concert at noon, Monday - Saturday, inside the Knoxville Visitor Center.  You can bring your own lunch or buy a drink and snack from the Visitor Center shop!

To find out the artist(s) of the day, go to www.wdvx.com.

 

Follow the terrific offerings at the Tennessee Theater on their website here.  

Knoxville First Friday On the 1st Friday of every month, downtown is happening!  Art openings from the 100 block of Gay Street into Market Square offer an enjoyable gallery walk downtown.  Market Square District members offer performances, food specials and sales to celebrate the vibrancy of our downtown area. Check here for a listing of artists and venues that you can visit on the next First Friday. 

serviceService Times & Prayer Opportunities
Church Service: 5pm in the Square Room in 4 Market Square

Come pray with us as we lift up our church body, our city, and each other to God in the chapel of 4MS on the 3rd floor.
Sunday
4 PM Pre-service Prayer
Post-Service Prayer Ministry
Monday
6 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday
8:30 AM Prayer Team Meeting/Prayer for Sunday Service 
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Web: allsoulsknoxville.com
Email: katie@allsoulsknoxville.com
4 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902

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