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Welcome to All Souls!
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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.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
We celebrate the birth and light of Christ with our Christmas Eve Service on December 24th at 5 pm in the Market Square Pavilion. Since we hold it outside, we will cancel if bad rain or snow shows up. We will send out a day-of cancellation email if that is the case.
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Join us every Sunday through Advent at 7 pm in the Chapel for a brief compline service.NEWS FROM THE SHEPHERDING TEAM As we come to the close of the All Souls budget year, our revenue is currently projected to be about $30,000 less than what is needed to cover our operating budget. This is the result of adding needed nursery workers and a full-time office manager to our staff mid-year. As you prepare to do your year-end contributions, please prayerfully consider this situation and your gifts to All Souls. Much of the December 2 meeting of the Shepherding Team was spent discussing church growth issues and how to provide space and support for the number of new babies being born in our congregation. One short-term response is to add two more paid nursery workers and to work with 4 Market Square to develop flexible solutions to use space more effectively. This led into discussion and approval of the budget for 2015 which includes new nursery workers and the costs of the needed space solutions. Three new Shepherds have been elected for three-year terms that start on Jan. 1, 2015: Danny Bullington, Dan Holbrook, and Ginger Kielarowski. They will replace Brad Carter, Joe Morelock, and Laurens Tullock, who are rolling off the Shepherding Team at the completion of their terms on December 31. An orientation retreat was held on December 13 for the new Shepherding Team. Officers will be elected in January. ONE MORE CHILDREN'S HELPER NEEDED: We are in need of one more person for the 2- year-old class on the 5th Sundays in 2015. (There are three 5th Sundays from January - May). If you would be willing to volunteer those three times, please email Melanie Leach keepingheart@gmail.com.
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Friday evening, January 9th
Session #1 - 6:45 - 9:30
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Remedy Coffee
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Saturday morning, January 10th
Session #2 - 8:45 - 11:30 am
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Remedy Coffee
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Saturday afternoon, January 10th
Session #3 - 1:15 - 3:30 pm
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Remedy Coffee
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Sunday morning, January 11th
Optional brunch
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To be announced
(no childcare provided)
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Sunday evening, January 11th
Kent will speak at the All Souls regular evening service
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Square Room as always
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- Sign up through the website www.invitedretreat.com. - Remedy has seating available for 150 people. - Childcare will be provided for sessions at the Remedy Coffee facility - not for Sunday brunch. - The deadline for childcare signup is December 21st!!!
We want you in the church directory! The following link will take you to a questionnaire that will help the church office have updated contact information for you and your family. This is also the first step in having a current church directory that will be available for our members in 2015. PLEASE click here and take a few minutes to fill this out. If you have any questions, email jill@allsoulsknoxville.com.
Waiting: The Spiritual Discipline
Susanne Hassell shared a spiritual discipline useful for making us into the people of God: waiting. Waiting builds us up. During Advent, the church specifically celebrates waiting. We say, "Come Emmanuel (God-with-us)." We wait for Jesus Christ to be revealed in us in a new way. What is God birthing in you during Advent or other times of waiting?
Additional handouts for personal and small group exercises: [ PDF file] Ashley Addair will perform in Circle Modern Dance's 23rd annual production of Modern Dance Primitive Light, Now in its 23rd year, Modern Dance Primitive Light (MDPL) has become an anticipated solstice celebration of movement and creativity in Knoxville. This unique event provides audiences with an intimate connection with dancers, performance artists and live musicians while being immersed in the warm ambiance of the Laurel Theater. Rooted in Circle's own traditions but continually breathing in new creativity, MDPL will feature work from both established and developing choreographers. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Audience members are encouraged to bring pillows as seating is limited.  | | Eli, Taryn, Will, Matt and Kate Mclean |
Help Stock the Volunteer Ministry Holiday Store!
In seeking the peace of the city, many of our members have worked through Volunteer Ministry Center (www.vmcinc.org), and the church has given financial support through our tithing referred to as Ten-to-the-City. Additionally this Christmas season we are providing an opportunity for individuals to donate items for the VMC Holiday Store, where VMC clients "make purchases" with points that they have accrued through community service. Please see a list of suggested items HERE , and we'll have a deposit box at the December 21st All Souls worship services. Please contact Marie Alcorn, 865-679-3048 or marie.alcorn@yahoo.com for additional information. Do you want to grow closer to God in the New Year? Study the same chapter and verse of the word of God with 1,000 groups in the United States and thousands of believers in 38 countries. Bible Study Fellowship is currently studying the life of Moses. Join Nora Hassell and Ginger Kielarowski at a Welcome Day for interested women on Wednesday, January 7that Grace Lutheran Church. There is a day, time, and location available for most schedules with 5 women's classes and 2 men's classes in Knoxville. Loving child care is provided. Contact Ginger Kielarowski at kfam502@comcast.net if you are interested. Endure is a live worship project for all the broken, hopeful, and weary that are trusting the Lord on their journey. It is opportunity to come together as a body and worship through the journey together. This live album, written by Vincent Charlow, who often shares the stage with Jesse to lead our worship, will be on Dec. 20th at 7 pm, 119 W Fifth Ave, Knoxville, TN. To learn how to support this project in prayer and action, contact Vincent at vincent.charlow@gmail.com. Hello, my name is Colin Skinner- I've played percussion a few times at All Souls and I am a graduate of the Fellows Program! Just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that Bryan Terrill and I are embarking on a journey to collect and tell God's story in our city of Knoxville. This is no easy conquest, which is why we are crowdsourcing it: asking people, The Body of Christ, the church, to send us their experiences, stories, triumphs, defeats, etc. in the Lord, especially in Knoxville, whether it is the arts, marketplace, athletics, etc. In this way, we celebrate together what God is doing in this city! I just wanted to encourage the Body at All Souls to be aware and get involved in telling the story of God in our city, as well as to follow on Instagram (@pileofstones) and to get the word out in any way you feel led. Please submit your story to colingskinner@gmail.com or bryancterrill@gmail.com.  | | Ashley Addair |
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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.
Potluck at Caleb and Kasey Fristoe's house will take a brief break during the holidays. Be on the lookout for another announcement when it resumes. | | Ginger Kielarowski, Brittany Decker, Austin Ferber, Linda Hamilton, Katie Beth Judd |
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.
The "Over 50" men's group that meets on Fridays will not meet December 26th or January 2nd. It will resume on January 9th.
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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.
Volunteer at The Love Kitchen over the Christmas Holidays
The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothing and emergency food packages to homebound, homeless, and unemployed persons. They work with local agencies to provide meals, secure used clothing, and donate services in the hope of promoting the self-sufficiency of those they serve. The organization has no paid staff; all donations go to those who need it most. Their ultimate goal is to provide nourishment for anyone who is hungry and to establish a community center to serve as a safe haven supporting area children and their families.
More Info
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InterFaith Health Clinic Holiday Giving
Are you looking for a gift for that person who has everything? Need to say thanks to your co-workers, but don't know how? InterFaith Health Clinic has some gift ideas that work for everyone! Consider making a donation to the clinic and "purchase" one of our gifts. We will send a card to the recipient, you will be helping support our ministry of serving the working uninsured and more than 8,500 patients will be able to receive the care they need. If you would like to make a purchase from the catalog, please call 865-243-3038.
More Info
Holy Paths Retreat
"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.
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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. James White's Fort Christmas Past Tour, through December 20th Experience Christmas in the 1800's with James White's Fort and enjoy the treats of the season. More InfoNinth Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Tennessee Art Education Association present the ninth annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition November 28, 2014-January 11, 2015. The exhibition features artwork created by middle and high school students and offers students the opportunity to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment. This event is made possible by the generosity of presenting sponsor Regal Entertainment Group and additional sponsors Pharma Packaging Solutions, Emerson Process Management, and Home Federal Bank. Holiday History Tour until December 23rd Come stroll downtown Knoxville and consider a time before Christmas trees and mistletoe, before an English writer and a German businessman dragged the city shooting and cussing toward a new era.
Holidays in Transition Christmas in Knoxville went from not being celebrated at all, to the rip-roaring Saturnalia that (briefly) caused the city to reconsider its wild ways, through grand traditions like bowling, firecrackers, and roast bear, before a European immigrant taught us about decorating trees and such. From pioneer days to modern events like the Strolstice and Tour de Lights, Knoxville has always made the holidays our own.
Highlights Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays in downtown Knoxville while learning about local traditions and legendary celebrations. Longing for an old-fashioned Christmas feast? Bring on roasted leg of bear! True stories of Christmases past-whether frivolous, wacky, or downright scary. Click here for more info Knoxville Children's Theatre presents The Best Christmas Pageant Eve 109 E. Churchwell Avenue , Knoxville TN THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is based on the novel by Barbara Robinson Performances; through December 21. For more information, please visit: http://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/. Tour de Lights Bike RideFriday, December 19, 2014 at 7 pm |
At Market Square
Judging begins at 6 pm
Fun, FREE, casual 5 mile bike ride has been named one of Knoxville's favorite holiday traditions
Ride starts from Market Square and tours downtown, 4th and Gill and Old North Knoxville
Prizes are awarded after the ride in several categories, including Best-Decorated Bike, Best Decorated Person, and Best Group Theme
Mast General Store and Three Rivers Market provide hot cocoa and cookies for participants
Helmets, white front light, and red rear reflector are required. All ages and skill levels welcome
More info at www.ibikeknx.com.
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Arts & Culture Alliance Members Show
Through December 23, 2014 The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm
FREE
The Arts & Cultural Alliance presents its 2014 Members Show, the largest annual exhibition of local artist in the Greater Knoxville area. The fresh mix of two and three dimensional works created within the last two years encompasses a wide variety of media. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition.
www.theemporiumcenter.com / 865-523-754 | | Brittany Decker and Katie Beth Judd |
KSO 28th Annual Clayton Holiday Concerts
December 19 - December 21
Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Friday & Saturday: 7:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 3 pm
$14.00 - $45.00 ($7.50 to $23.00 for children and students)
Join Maestro Lucas Richman and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for the 28th Annual Clayton Holiday Concerts! There are four chances to hear warm & familiar songs to fill your heart with cheer. Brilliant music by KSO & Special Guests will be sure to get your family in the Holiday Spirit.
www.knoxvillesymphony.com / 865-291-3310Marble City Glassworks Ornament Sessions 1045 Artella Drive , Knoxville TN Through December 21st, join Marble City Glassworks for a fun filled workshop making custom ornaments. This interactive experience gives you an intimate encounter with hot-formed glass. You pick the colors and style and they will guide you through the process of creating your own holiday decoration that you get to take home and cherish forever. It's fun, fast paced, and something you will never forget. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the festivities. Each ornament experience is $40. The ornaments will need to cool down slowly before they can go home with you. They will arrange for you to pick up your treasure or have it safely mailed to you. Visit their studio site to reserve your spot! http://www.marblecityglassworks.com/studio/event-registration/ Knoxville Holidays on Ice Now through 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 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 - 6 pm 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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