Mindfulness of Mind: Seeing What is Right Here
Reidy Friendship Hall 1157 Lexington Avenue, New York
Week of Events
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 -Community Meditation: Sunday Sit
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December 14, 2025 -Nursery-Preschool Care
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December 14, 2025 -Sunday Worship Service
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December 14, 2025 -Religious Education for Children and Youth
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December 14, 2025 -Coffee Hour
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December 14, 2025 -All Souls in 20 Minutes
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December 14, 2025 -Friendship Circle for Widowed People
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December 14, 2025 -Small Group Ministry for Young Adults
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December 14, 2025 -Mindfulness of Mind: Seeing What is Right Here
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December 14, 2025 -The All Souls Holiday Show
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 12/7 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 12/14 Multi Generational Service Sunday 12/21 Rev. Elaine Peresluha Sunday 12/28 Dr. Sarah Diamant
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 […]
Mindfulness of Mind: Seeing What is Right Here
Mindfulness of Mind: Seeing What is Right Here with Guest Teacher, Peace Twesigye The mind so close—so immediate—that we hardly notice the effect it has in our life, like fish not seeing the water they swim in. We’ll explore the third establishment of mindfulness, mindfulness of mind, as a way to gently turn our attention […]
The All Souls Holiday Show
A Holiday Show in Story and Song Starring Paula Ewin & David Rockefeller and The Hot Cocoa Quartet and The All Souls Community Choir led by Maestro Trent Johnson Free Admission, No Reservations, Festive Dress Refreshments after the program
Monday, December 15, 2025
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December 15, 2025 -Community Meditation
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December 15, 2025 -Meditation & Discussion
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December 15, 2025 -Monday Night Hospitality
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. […]
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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December 16, 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
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17, 2025 -Community Meditation
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December 17, 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
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, December 18, 2025
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December 18, 2025 -Community Meditation
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December 18, 2025 -Transforming Our Suffering
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December 18, 2025 -Blue Christmas Vespers Service
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 […]
Blue Christmas Vespers Service
The holidays aren't joyful for everyone. If you're carrying grief, loneliness, or sadness this season, you're not alone—and you're welcome here. Join us for a quiet service with instrumental music and a homily by Rev. Elaine. This is a space to simply be, without pressure to celebrate. Whether you've experienced loss, are feeling isolated, or […]
Friday, December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025 -Community Meditation
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December 19, 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, December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 -Community Meditation
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December 20, 2025 -All Queer Souls Friendship Circle
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
All Queer Souls Friendship Circle
Join us for friendship and community! We warmly welcome: LGBTQ+ individuals Straight and cisgender allies People at any stage of their journey Those questioning or exploring their identity Please join lay leaders Bill, Rob, and Lauren for our Pride Friendship Circle. We meet every other Saturday via Zoom from 10 to 10:45 to share a […]