Vision Workshop

VISION - It's nice to know where you're headed.

This coming Saturday, January 17 we'll be hosting an All Souls Vision Workshop from 8:45 AM - 1 PM at the Cryder's (2307 River Road).

This is probably one of the most important things we've done thus far. The Vision Dinners painted a picture for the kind of community we'd like to create; the Vision Workshop will unpack our strategy for getting there. After all, it's nice to know where you're headed. :-)

We'll flesh out our understanding of what a church is (and isn't!), we'll share specific goals for the next 6-12 months, and we'll work together to figure out the best way to get there. This is a great opportunity to see how the vision plays out - to study the roadmap, kick the tires, ask questions, and offer feedback. It will be very hands on. And you'll go away with a clear picture of who we are, where we're headed, and how you can be more involved.

If you consider All Souls your church home it's extremely important for you to attend if at all possible - it'll help you know how to move deeper in our community, and it'll help us know you want to do so.

If you're simply curious about All Souls, this will be a great way to evaluate us - to peer beneath the surface and find out what we're really up to here in Missoula.

Even if you're skeptical about All Souls (or Jesus!), you're still welcome too - this is a great way to see the dirt. We desire to be open and honest, even if that means you end up going somewhere else.

So regardless of where you're at in your spiritual journey, we really hope you will join us for this special event. If you are at all interested in this thing called All Souls, we think you'll be glad you came. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Childcare will be available at the Sutherland's (1601 W Kent). What we need from you is an RSVP.

For more information, please contact Christian (529-5568) or Ryan (529-2468).

The Night Before Christmas

"The Newborn" - Georges de la Tour (1593-1652)

This Christmas Eve, we'll be hosting our very first Midnight Service, beginning at 11:30 PM in our downtown space (147 W Broadway). This will be a small, intimate gathering to celebrate the coming of Christ through music, Scripture, and friends. Come participate in a tradition that is at least 1500 years old. Your kids will love it, and so will you. We hope you will join us this Christmas Eve!

All Souls Christmas Party

Come join us this Saturday, December 13 at 6 PM at Lake Missoula Cellars as we team up with Andrea Harsell & Friends to throw a killer Christmas party and raise money for Big Brothers & Big Sisters' "Families in Need" this holiday season.

For a suggested donation of $15 per person (more if you'd like!), you'll get to experience fabulous food, great local wine, amazing music, and a whole lot of fun. Plus, you'll be contributing to a great cause and making our community a better place too.

Interested? Here's how you can help:

1. please buy a ticket as soon as possible (at Rockin Rudy's or Lake Missoula Cellars) or RSVP (and pay at the door) so we can know how much food to prepare. Even if you can't make it to the party, please consider purchasing tickets to help support the cause.
   
   
2. please help us spread the word by inviting your friends and announcing the event on any mailing lists you are connected with.
   

We need your help to get the word out! If you like great food, great wine, great music, and a great time, you're going to love this event! Hope to see you this Saturday!

Vision Dinner

We've been here in Missoula for over two years now, and a LOT has happened in that time. We've asked a lot of questions, built a lot of friendships, and we've worked hard to create a community of faith where people are welcome even if they don't share our convictions. Slowly but surely it's beginning to happen. We think that's pretty cool.

Many of you have played a vital role in this process (thank you!). Some of you are still checking us out. And some of you might be wondering where to begin. We think that's cool too, and we look forward to helping you evaluate us.

Fundamentally, All Souls Missoula is a community in motion - we're on a mission, we're headed somewhere - and a big part of our job is to be upfront and honest about who we are and where we're going. After all, how else are you going to figure out whether we're a place worth investing in?

Vision dinners are a chance for us to share a great meal, talk about our vision, and answer any questions you might have. We hope to paint a clear picture of where we're going over the next six months, how we hope to serve this community, and how we hope to be a community that works for the good of the city.

If you are at all curious about what's going on here at All Souls - whether a little or a lot - you really won't want to miss this. Here's the skinny...

• WHERE: The Cryder's place (2307 River Road).
• WHEN: Sat, Dec 6, from 6:30 - 9 PM.
• WHAT: A great evening of food and friends!
  

So there you have it. If you're interested in coming, please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. If you have questions, call Christian (529-5568) or Ryan (529-2468).

Mount Sentinel Reseeding Project

Hey folks - we need your help reseeding Mt Sentinel!

We've all seen the huge burned area on the hillside above UofM - this project is all about reseeding the ground with native grasses to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. Which is cool. But it's going to take an awful lot of help to pull it off!

And that's where you come in! We need volunteers to help on Saturday, Nov 8 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Reseeding requires traversing steep hillsides, so you should be prepared for a vigorous day of walking. Lunch will be provided, with a party afterwards to talk about the day and build community among people who shared a fun experience.

One of the things we talk about a lot at All Souls is being a church that loves our city and works for its renewal (cf. Jer 29:7). This is a great opportunity for us to put our money where our mouth is. Plus its a great way to build relationships - both with folks at All Souls, but also with people in the broader community. And it'll make a tangible difference in Missoula.

If you'd like to volunteer (either to work or help with the party), please contact Graham Roy (493-6634) or Christian (529-5568). Hope to see you this weekend!