Adult Education: A Rational Religion – Our Journey from New England
Forrest Church Gallery 1157 Lexington Avenue, New York
Week of Events
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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November 9, 2025 -What’s On Your Mind Listening Session
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November 9, 2025 -Adult Education: A Rational Religion – Our Journey from New England
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November 9, 2025 -Community Meditation: Sunday Sit
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November 9, 2025 -Nursery-Preschool Care
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November 9, 2025 -Sunday Worship Service
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November 9, 2025 -Religious Education for Children and Youth
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November 9, 2025 -Coffee Hour
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November 9, 2025 -All Souls in 20 Minutes
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November 9, 2025 -Friendship Circle for Widowed People
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November 9, 2025 -Small Group Ministry for Young Adults
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November 9, 2025 -Historical Society Annual Meeting 2025
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November 9, 2025 -What’s On Your Mind Listening Session
What’s On Your Mind Listening Session
We're excited to offer you opportunities to share what's on your mind through What's On Your Mind Listening Sessions. As we begin this interim period, we want to hear from all All Souls members who'd like input on interim planning. We also want to answer any questions you have about the interim process. The members of […]
Adult Education: A Rational Religion – Our Journey from New England
Join us for an exploration of our Unitarian Universalist heritage as we trace the path from Transcendentalism to the vibrant, inclusive community we are today as part of our All Souls Anniversary Sunday celebration! This program will be led by All Souls member, Laura Pedersen.
Community Meditation: Sunday Sit
Join us for this weekly 30 minute meditation before worship on Sundays. All experience levels welcome. The closing bell will ring with plenty of time to head over to the sanctuary for Sunday worship.
Sunday Worship Service
Join us every Sunday at 11:15 AM for spiritual nourishment, community, and fabulous music! Sunday 10/5 Laura Pedersen & David Rockefeller Sunday 10/12 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 10/19 Michael Eselun Sunday 10/26 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 11/2 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 11/9 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 11/16 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 11/23 Rev. Pamela Patton […]
Religious Education for Children and Youth
Kids explore justice, equity, generosity, interdependence, and more through fun Sunday activities, stories & community in a welcoming space! We provide an engaging and inclusive environment led by volunteers and staff where children and youth can explore spiritual and moral values, learn about Unitarian Universalism, and develop a sense of community. We teach through a […]
Coffee Hour
Head down to Reidy Friendship Hall after the 11:15 am service for Coffee Hour! Grab a coffee, introduce yourself, and learn more about the All Souls Community! If you'd like to volunteer to help with Coffee Hour and put your hospitality skills to work email Membership & Engagement Coordinator, Gretchen. We would love to have […]
All Souls in 20 Minutes
Join newcomers in the Sanctuary after the 11:15 service for this brief conversation about All Souls, our values, and how you can get connected here. You'll be led by our Spiritual Care and Membership Manager, Gretchen Joy Gabrielson. Our desire is to make space to learn more about your journey to All Souls and connect you […]
Friendship Circle for Widowed People
If you have lost a partner or spouse and are seeking new friendships, please join lay facilitator Christina Darnowski for our Friendship Circle. We meet monthly on the second Sunday of the month from 12:30 - 1:30 PM in the The Ware Room at All Souls. We will open our meetings with a short reading […]
Small Group Ministry for Young Adults
This small group brings together young adults (20s-30s) to explore life's big questions through the Unitarian Universalist Soul Matters curriculum. Each month, we gather to delve into a new theme that invites personal reflection, meaningful conversation, and spiritual growth. These facilitated discussions create space for authentic connection in our busy lives. Whether you're new to […]
What’s On Your Mind Listening Session
We're excited to offer you opportunities to share what's on your mind through What's On Your Mind Listening Sessions. As we begin this interim period, we want to hear from all All Souls members who'd like input on interim planning. We also want to answer any questions you have about the interim process. The members of […]
Monday, November 10, 2025
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November 10, 2025 -Community Meditation
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November 10, 2025 -Meditation & Discussion
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November 10, 2025 -Monday Night Hospitality
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November 10, 2025 -Writers Group
Community Meditation
Join us for short weekday meditations led by members of All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness. We hope this will help you get started with meditation or keep going. No meditation experience is required, all are welcome! Community Meditation meets for 30 minutes on Zoom, Monday through Saturday. ZOOM LINK Password: AS
Meditation & Discussion
Join us every Monday morning for a brief talk, guided meditation, and conversation. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary. The topics will vary each week. Buddhism and Mindfulness is organized by Pamela Patton and led by various experienced teachers from the All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness Program. Sign up for the All Souls […]
Monday Night Hospitality
For over 40 years, Monday Night Hospitality has served restaurant-style meals to those in need in New York City at All Souls. Monday Night Hospitality and its companion social services effort, Outreach Information Services, provides over 22,000 meals a year to those most in need (the homeless, elderly, unemployed and poor) in a unique setting. […]
Writers Group
Writers of all skill levels are invited to join these supporting and encouraging gatherings. Participants are invited to read and share their work and receive thoughtful review. The All Souls Writers Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30 pm on Zoom. All are welcome! ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 884 4970 4651 Passcode: Words […]
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025 -Community Meditation
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November 11, 2025 -Dharma Study Group
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November 11, 2025 -All Souls Knitting Circle
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November 11, 2025 -Community Choir
Community Meditation
Join us for short weekday meditations led by members of All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness. We hope this will help you get started with meditation or keep going. No meditation experience is required, all are welcome! Community Meditation meets for 30 minutes on Zoom, Monday through Saturday. ZOOM LINK Password: AS
Dharma Study Group
The Dharma Study Group is a drop-in group — you are welcome to attend once or as many times as you like. We will explore basic teachings of Buddhism using both a philosophical and, more importantly, a practical, approach. We meet biweekly at 1 PM on Zoom. Zoom link Passcode: dharma
All Souls Knitting Circle
Welcome to the All Souls Knitting Circle. We’re repeating our wonderful project from last year to benefit the guests at Friday Soup Kitchen and Monday Night Hospitality. And you are invited to help! Regulars welcome, newcomers very welcome – and instructions provided The plan is to make as many handmade scarves and hats as possible […]
Community Choir
"Sing and Rejoice" with the All Soul's Community Choir! Bring your voice, no audition required - join anytime! Maestro Trent Johnson, All Souls Assistant Director of Music, brings us uplifting music, musical and vocal tips. Meet new friends and have fun. The choir rehearses every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm and sing in the Sunday […]
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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November 12, 2025 -Community Meditation
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November 12, 2025 -Enlightened Aging Book Club
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November 12, 2025 -Bylaws Review Listening Circle
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November 12, 2025 -Community Meditation: Midweek Session
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November 12, 2025 -Stories with Soul
Community Meditation
Join us for short weekday meditations led by members of All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness. We hope this will help you get started with meditation or keep going. No meditation experience is required, all are welcome! Community Meditation meets for 30 minutes on Zoom, Monday through Saturday. ZOOM LINK Password: AS
Enlightened Aging Book Club
Led by Marianne Carroll, this group is for people 60+ who appreciate the opportunity to connect with others who are of a certain age and therefore of a certain degree of wisdom. Our conversations are about much more than aging. Please join us on Zoom on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Drop-ins are always welcome. […]
Bylaws Review Listening Circle
All Souls’ bylaws are the legal framework for how we organize ourselves and take care of the business of being a leading and thriving spiritual institution. The bylaws benefit from being reviewed periodically and especially at times of transition. Our bylaws were last updated sixteen years ago – in 2009. In conjunction with the current […]
Community Meditation: Midweek Session
Looking for a midweek reset? Join our 30-min meditation session - perfect for beginners & seasoned practitioners seeking calm in the chaos!
Stories with Soul
For more than 30 years, Stories with Soul has connected people through story and conversation each Wednesday evening. Join us for a relaxing evening with a short story and friendly conversation! Stories With Soul meets every Wednesday at 6:45 pm on Zoom. The final Wednesday of the month, Stories with Soul meets in person at […]
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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November 13, 2025 -Community Meditation
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November 13, 2025 -Transforming Our Suffering
Community Meditation
Join us for short weekday meditations led by members of All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness. We hope this will help you get started with meditation or keep going. No meditation experience is required, all are welcome! Community Meditation meets for 30 minutes on Zoom, Monday through Saturday. ZOOM LINK Password: AS
Transforming Our Suffering
Join us for our weekly Buddhism & Mindfulness program, Transforming Our Suffering. This group meets every Thursday at 10 am and is led by Pamela Patton, Assistant Minister. We are currently reading and discussing Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by Matthieu Ricard. You are most welcome to attend whether […]
Friday, November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025 -Community Meditation
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November 14, 2025 -Friday Soup Kitchen
Community Meditation
Join us for short weekday meditations led by members of All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness. We hope this will help you get started with meditation or keep going. No meditation experience is required, all are welcome! Community Meditation meets for 30 minutes on Zoom, Monday through Saturday. ZOOM LINK Password: AS
Friday Soup Kitchen
Serving lunch from the heart, every Friday for over 45 Years! Every Friday, 52 weeks a year, a dedicated community of volunteers come together to prepare and serve a hot, nutritious lunch to over 250 guests. Join us! If you're interested in volunteering with us for the Friday Soup Kitchen please contact Carol at: [email protected]. […]
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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November 15, 2025 -Community Meditation
Community Meditation
Join us for short weekday meditations led by members of All Souls Buddhism and Mindfulness. We hope this will help you get started with meditation or keep going. No meditation experience is required, all are welcome! Community Meditation meets for 30 minutes on Zoom, Monday through Saturday. ZOOM LINK Password: AS