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Welcome to All Souls!
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 All 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 and send to Jill Branson in the office at jill@allsoulsknoxville.com.
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Reminder: Members will vote on the Shepherding Team slate directly after the service on Sunday, Nov. 23. We will briefly hear from Danny, Dan and Ginger, and then vote on the slate as a whole. Please move towards the front of the room at the end of the service so we can begin quickly. Thanks!
"What does it look like to love our homeless neighbors?" Do you find yourself asking this question as you attend church in the heart of the city or visit the downtown area? Steve Duncan, one of our members who works for Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), will lead this informal discussion on Sunday, November 23rd in the conference room after the Shepherding Team vote. Pizza and drinks will be provided. If you have a specific question you would like for Steve to cover during this time, please submit it to Steve at sduncan@karm.org before the 23rd. To ensure we have enough food, please RSVP to jill@allsoulsknoxville.com.
From Shawn Mauer - Jr. High and High School youth, we are volunteering at the Fantasy of Trees. We will be helping in the Jingle Bell Ornament area on Sunday, Nov. 30th from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Afterwards, we will grab something to eat before church. Go online and sign up for Jingle Bell Ornament on Sunday, Nov. 30th from 11:30-3:00. (http://www.fantasyoftrees.org/volunteers.aspx)
ATTENTION ALL SOULS' FAMILY...
In an effort to ensure we have the most recent contact information for you, PLEASE click on the link below and take a few minutes to fill out our online questionnaire. This information will serve the following purposes: 1) it will allow the church to have an up-to-date database of our people, 2) it will provide necessary information to put together a church directory, 3) it will be a good resource for connecting people in the body, and 4) it will ensure we have accurate addresses for mailing the end-of-year giving statements. This should take
less than 10 minutes of your time. If you have any questions, email jill@allsoulsknoxville.com. https://docs.google.com/a/allsoulsknoxville.com/forms/d/1t2ZAlSndH542H8-S29WblDRRMCzSDDtM0ayMY1D7Qb8/viewform
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Congratulations, Taylor and Jenna Claire Rorex on the birth of Samuel Abraham Rorex! "Abe" was born at 4:19 Tuesday morning (11/18), weighing in at 8 lbs 4 oz.If you would like to provide a meal for the Rorex Family, (whether a hot meal you deliver or a frozen meal delivered on your behalf for later), go to http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=JHPX1656&v=c17dbbeac1. | | Etta and Townes Noll |
Nate and Hannah Noll are looking for someone to help watch the twins two days a week at their home from 9-3. For more details, emailhannahtnoll@gmail.com.Joy: An Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty Keith and Kristyn Getty will host a Christmas concert at the Tennessee Theatre on December 20. We sing a number of their songs in our services, such as In Christ Alone, Oh How Good, and Repentance (Father, We Have Sinned). They'll have more instruments on stage than we have on a Sunday night, so that's one difference you'll experience. They'll also have a 100 person choir, which has not worked well in the past when we've tried to fit that on our Square Room stage. You can buy a ticket directly, but we can get a group discount if at least 10 of you want to attend. Email me if you're interested in the discount and I'll let you know if we can meet the minimum. -Jesse (jesse@allsoulsknoxville.com)
"Invited" Retreat is coming, January 9-11 at Remedy Coffee. For ALL retreat details and to sign up, please visit https://invitedretreat.com/.
Make sure you check out Ashley Addair and Maryann Watkins' work at Tomato Head on Market Square during the month of November, and the Tomato Head out west during December!
Will a small grant advance your efforts to seek the peace of our city? Here is an application for an All Souls grant of up to $500. Download Application here and submit to Marie Alcorn.
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Get Connected at All Souls
Dude Group:
TUESDAY mornings 7 am: 2118 Dodson, 37917 (Fristoes' house)
Email Caleb at fristoe82@gmail.com for more information. Everyone is invited to Caleb & Kasey Fristoe's home for an informal potluck [nearly] every Sunday after church. Grab enough chips & salsa to share, or prepare a dish to contribute and join us when you can! We live a couple miles east of downtown at 2118 Dodson Ave. Email kasey7767@gmail.com for more information or to be put on the email list.  | | Nikki and Aubrey Petty |
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 meet 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 you are a guy over 50 (or close to) and attend All Souls, we'd love for you to come to lunch with us on Fridays at 12:15pm 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.  | | Laura and Polly Cottrell |
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Knoxville Community 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.
Holy Paths Advent Retreats
Saturday, Dec. 8, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 8420 Nubbin Ridge Rd.
Advent is a time of waiting, of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. We will explore the life of Mary and provide resources for you to continue reflections during the Advent and Epiphany seasons. "Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones" Weekend Retreat - Jan. 16-18.
Lodge at Buckberry Creek, Gatlinburg. For more information or to register for a retreat: www.holypaths.org/retreats.
Keepin' the Holiday Lights On ... All Year Long
The Volunteer Ministry Center works with individuals and families in crisis who are at risk of losing their housing to help them develop a plan to pay their utility bills and maintain their housing over the long term. Last year, 3087 utility requests were made to VMC; however, only 593 of those requests could be fulfilled due to funding availability. A gift of $25, $50, $75 or more will help someone keep their lights on. Please mail your tax-deductible gift to Volunteer Ministry Center, P.O. Box 325, Knoxville, TN 37901 or make an online donation at
www.vmcinc.org.
Christmas Party for the LaunchPoint program fall graduates and current enrollees (about 40 participants). Dec 9th, at KARM. Set up at 6:30p.m.; party begins at 7:00 pm. We need: your attendance, your sweet or salty snack food, and/or a $25 or $50 gift certificate purchased at a KARM Thrift Store to be given as Christmas presents to these folks. If you are interested in participating, donating a food item and/or a gift card, please sign up here. For more information, contact Jane Bullington at cbrsoutheast@iol24.com or 865-924-3593.  | | Carter Smith |
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Classifieds
Selling something, need a place to live, have services to offer? Email Jill at jill@allsoulsknoxville.com.
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Events in the City
If you are interested in keeping up with the many events that happen in Knoxville, insideofknoxville.com is a blog that provides a weekly listing of downtown or near-downtown events. Clarence Brown Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, November 26 - Dec 21. Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts return in this long-running and most popular production. Join us for music and dancing in Dickens' timeless tale of love and redemption. For more info | | Doug and Bryden Banister |
KSDA Weekly Swing Dance Every Wednesday the Knoxville Swing Dance Association presents weekly dancing at the Laurel Theater. The focus is on vintage swing music and dancing from the early 20's to late 40's. Are you interested in learning how to dance? From 7 - 8 pm there are beginner-friendly dance lessons open to everyone that are included in admission for the dance. Don't have a partner? Don't worry! There are classes that rotate partners so you'll get a chance to dance with everyone. The floor is open for social dancing from 9 - 10:30. The most important thing is to have fun!
Knoxville Holidays on Ice November 28 - January 4 Knoxville's Holidays on Ice, presented by Home Federal Bank, is an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Knoxville on Market Square.
Enjoy skating under Christmas lights rain or shine.
For questions about Knoxville's Holidays on Ice please call 865-215-4423. For More Info "Canstruction" Holiday "Canstruction" presented by Messer Construction Co. is a giant art exhibition with a purpose - fighting hunger. Teams of Knoxville architects, engineers, contractors, designers and students will construct holiday-themed works of art made of canned food. View the sculptures and vote for your favorite at the Knoxville Convention Center, Nov. 22-Dec. 3 during convention center hours. Free! All canned food used to build the sculptures will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. "Canstruction" is one of the largest national food bank drives in world and takes place in more than 170 U.S. cities each year. For more Info Regal Celebration of Lights Friday November 28th, 6 pm MAYOR MADELINE ROGERO will lead the countdown as downtown Knoxville lights up for the holidays at the Regal Celebration of Lights. It features the lighting of the 38-foot-high Christmas tree which fronts on Gay Street amid the glow of more than 100,000 blue and white lights decorating downtown.
WDVX Holiday Ho-Ho-Hoedown entertainment at 6:30 p.m. on Market Square Stage
Downtown Knoxville becomes a Christmas village with caroling and marshmallow roasting
Performance by Old City Buskers
Train rides for children of all ages
FREE activities including pictures with Santa Claus, hot cocoa by the Salvation Army, face painting, balloon animals & much more!
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Keyboards at Christmas - A Benefit for "Mission of Hope"
Tennessee Theater, November 30th, 6pm.
A Gala event of holiday music featuring 5 Steinway Grand Pianos and the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Also featured will be a Jazz Quartet, beautiful music to begin the holiday season with your family, and even a portion where you can sing a long. Come, relax and enjoy. Proceeds benefit Mission of Hope. For more information contact Donna McNeilly, 865-386-6371 or donnarmcny@aol.com For More Info  | | Dwight Tarwater (father) and Dwight Tarwater (son) |
WDVX World Class Bluegrass at the Bijou Theater at 8pm on November 21st. Buy tickets here.
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: Jazz Jam 100 S Gay Street PO Box 2506, Knoxville TN Bring your axe and play, or just listen and enjoy. Its free either way. Hosted by Vance Thompson, trumpet.
2014-2015 Jazz Jams on First and Third Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm December 7 and December 21, 2014
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Service, Prayer Times, and Information
Church Service: 5 pm 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
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.
If you have a crying or rambunctious child, we now have audio in the prayer chapel.
If you're moving or going on a mission trip and would like for the church to send you out with prayer during the worship service, contact Jesse at jesse@allsoulsknoxville.com
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Contact Us
Web: allsoulsknoxville.com
Email: jill@allsoulsknoxville.com
4 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
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Sincerely,
All Souls Church
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