The holidays at All Souls arrive not with hurry, but with a gentle widening—of our hearts, of our gratitude, of the circles we make around one another. This season invites us to slow down, to notice beauty, to reconnect with what makes life feel meaningful. And in a world that often rushes past the sacred, our community chooses to gather, honor, remember, celebrate, and welcome.
Here’s what’s unfolding at All Souls this December as we move together through a season rooted in Love Beyond Belief.
For many, the holidays hold both joy and ache. Each year, our Holiday Memorial Chapel creates space for the tenderness of remembering those no longer with us. Through candlelight, music, and moments of reflection, we honor the names, stories, and loves that continue shaping our lives.
This quiet gathering is one of the most meaningful of the season—an opportunity to breathe, grieve, and be held by community.
Immediately following the service on December 21, we invite everyone to stay for a brief but deeply meaningful Unitarian Communion.
Rooted in a 450-year-old tradition, this ritual is not about doctrine or creed. It is an invitation to remember our shared humanity, renew our commitment to our highest values, and reflect on the lives we aspire to lead. Bread and wine (or juice) become symbols of gratitude and gentleness—a simple moment of shared meaning in the heart of a busy season.
All are welcome. Always.
On Christmas Eve, our sanctuary glows with candlelight and expectation. Whether you’ve been here for decades or are walking in for the very first time, the night holds something special for everyone.
4:30 PM — Interactive, Child-Focused Candlelight Service
A lively and story-rich service designed especially for children and families, full of wonder, interaction, and joy
6:00 PM — Traditional Candlelight Service
A beautiful service with readings, carols, and a message of hope and peace
7:30 PM — Jazz/Gospel Candlelight Service
More details coming soon for this service
Across every service, candlelight becomes our shared language—one flame touching another, one community gathering around the promise that light still shines in the world.
December invites us to remember what matters. To celebrate with joy. To honor with tenderness. To gather in ways that make us more whole.
Wherever you are this season—in celebration, in grief, in transition, or simply in need of a place to breathe—we hope you’ll find a home at All Souls.
We can’t wait to share this season with you.
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About the Campaign
It’s time for H.U.G.S. — Hats, Underwear, Gloves, and Socks — our annual holiday collection supporting students at Unity Learning Academy, All Souls’ adopted school.
These essential items help children stay warm, comfortable, and confident through the winter months. Look for the HUGS Tree and donation boxes in the foyer beginning November 23.
Just purchase Hats, Underwear, Gloves, or Socks (no wrapping needed) and drop them off by December 14.
This is Love Beyond Belief made visible—one small gift at a time.
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All Souls is honored to welcome Chaplain Devin (D.S.) Moss, a Humanist Chaplain, award-winning storyteller, and spiritual caregiver whose ministry lives at the intersection of courage, compassion, and human dignity.
Chaplain Moss brings a humanist voice shaped by years of caring for people in some of the most intense and sacred spaces in our country. During his Clinical Pastoral Education residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, he provided daily support in trauma, psychiatric, palliative, and incarcerated units—places where questions of meaning, mortality, and connection are not abstract, but urgent.
In 2023, Moss traveled to Oklahoma to accompany Phillip Hancock, a humanist on death row. Through the final months of Hancock’s life and during his execution, Moss offered presence, steadiness, and moral clarity—not grounded in doctrine, but in deep respect for the inherent worth of every person. His experience with Hancock continues to shape his public ministry and his commitment to justice and compassionate care.
At All Souls, where atheists, agnostics, humanists, and all kinds of seekers gather in beloved community, Chaplain Moss’s message resonates on a spiritual and personal level. His work reflects a core truth of our Unitarian Universalist faith: that every life has meaning, and every person is worthy of dignity.
Beyond chaplaincy, Moss is the creator of The Adventures of Memento Mori, a Webby-, Signal-, and James Beard Award–winning podcast exploring life, death, and how we find meaning together. His storytelling work has partnered with major brands including Nike, Jordan, GM, and iHeartMedia.
On November 30, he will weave together his humanist worldview, his experience accompanying people through fear and loss, and his belief in compassion as a form of justice.
We invite you into what promises to be a powerful, deeply moving Sunday at All Souls.
We’re bringing back a meaningful All Souls tradition—featuring member-created artwork on the cover of our Christmas Eve Orders of Service.
This year, we’re specifically inviting submissions that reflect the spirit of the season:
Painters, photographers, illustrators, fiber artists, and digital creators are all encouraged to participate.
Please note: submissions will be considered, but not all can be selected. Email digital files or photos of your artwork to [email protected] by Monday, December 8.
Help us bring this tradition back to life and let the creativity of our community shine on Christmas Eve.
Our annual Thanksgiving Festival Service is a joyful, all-community celebration held the Sunday before Thanksgiving. In this beloved All Souls tradition, everyone is invited to bring a fresh fruit or vegetable to share on the chancel as part of the service. The food we collect will be distributed by our Community Resource Bank (CRB) to neighbors in need throughout Tulsa.
This year’s service will reflect on gratitude through art and community, featuring reflections on the painting Simple Gifts, Too by local artist Patrick Gordon—whose work is currently on display in his retrospective Wall Flowers: Patrick Gordon Paintings at the Philbrook Museum of Art. Gordon’s art captures the beauty of ordinary moments and the joy of being seen, themes that harmonize deeply with the spirit of Thanksgiving at All Souls.
Join us for this single, shared service at 10:30 a.m. as we give thanks together through music, reflection, and the simple gifts of generosity and grace.
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About the Service
Following our Thanksgiving Festival Service on Sunday, November 23, all are invited to stay for a brief and meaningful Unitarian Communion, one of the oldest and most beloved rituals in our tradition.
Practiced by Unitarians in Transylvania for nearly 450 years, this communion is not about doctrine or dogma. It is a ritual of remembrance, renewal, and recommitment—sharing bread and wine (or juice) while reflecting on our highest values and the lives we aspire to lead.
As Rev. Marlin teaches, this ritual invites us to:
All are welcome. No creed, no barrier—just a simple moment of shared meaning in community.
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About the Event
Gather with your All Souls family for the final Wednesday Community Connections of the year on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
After dinner, we’ll meet in the Sanctuary for chapel, then close with the lighting of the labyrinth on the front lawn—a beautiful ritual marking the changing season.
Together, we’ll watch the path glow beneath the night sky, then, if you choose, you can walk the labyrinth for a moment of reflection, release, and/or renewal.
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About the Program
How does a dream become a museum? OKPOP—the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture—was born from the conviction that Oklahoma’s stories deserve to be told. Executive Director Jake Krumwiede will share the museum’s journey from bold idea to a near‑opening reality, now in its final stage of fundraising.
Krumwiede began his career at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, where his passion for Oklahoma‑inspired popular culture took root. He holds history degrees from Rogers State University and Oklahoma State University, and has led OKPOP’s work since 2023.
Come learn how OKPOP will celebrate the artists, creators, and culture‑makers who shaped the soundtrack, screen, and stories of our state—and how you can be part of bringing this vision to life.
Membership & Lunch
If you haven’t yet renewed your Day Alliance membership for the year, you can do so at the meeting.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Dinner, Chapel, and Community
Consider Wednesday nights at All Souls as your third place - not home, not work, but a place to belong. Whether you're looking for a meal, a moment of reflection, or just a place to hang out, we welcome you the way you are.
Childcare is available
Below you'll find a list of classes we're offering for our Fall 2025 season. Visit our Calendar Page for more information, including room numbers, changes, or any other updates.
Weekly Classes (alphabetical order)
Exploring Art with Linda Alred
Sept. 10-Nov. 19 | In person only
Re-ignite your creativity, play along with others, relieve stress, try new methods and styles, and have fun! We’ll be thinking outside the box with a variety of materials and ideasthroughout the season. Bring your ideas and your imagination.
Hang Out and Help
Sept. 10-Nov. 19 | In person only
All Souls can always use a helping hand – labelling envelops, prepping Sunday School materials, making posters, or preparing flowers to deliver to those in need. Come lend a hand!
Mosaics and More
Sept. 10-Nov. 19 | In person only
Join Bill Westcott as he leads you through both the art and craft of mosaic making – community and individual pieces – and of storytelling. Listen and share stories as you make beautiful works of art. Donations for materials are appreciated.
Wednesday Circle
Sept. 10 – Nov. 19 | In person and on Zoom bit.ly/wednesdaycircle
Members moderate this conversational ministry from a spiritual point of view, governed by a commitment to our covenant. All are welcome to join in person (during Wednesday Community Connections) or on Zoom year round!
Yoga for All Souls
Sept. 10 – Nov. 19 | In person only
Join us for a weekly donation-based yoga class and sound bath led by Hannah Demuth, founder of High Vibrations Co. This weekly class is designed to use movement as medicine. All levels are welcome, come as you are.
Hannah Demuth is certified in trauma informed somatic therapy, a registered yoga teacher and sound practitioner. She is passionate about helping people feel safe and at home in their bodies. Through movement, mindfulness and sound, Hannah shares her magic with the world. Hannah creates safe, supportive spaces for healing, creativity, and self-trust.
Starting In September (alphabetical order)
Conscious Inclusion
White-Identifying Caucus Group
Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 5 and 19 | In person only | pre-registration required
Conscious Inclusion works with those who identify as white to foster deeper connections with ourselves and our own cultures and across racial and cultural lines, so that we may move forward as allies with a shared understanding. “We (white people) need to do the work to be anti-racist. No matter how far along the path we think we are, we have further to go. This is an opportunity for sincere reflection and growth, across racial boundaries. By learning about ourselves and each other, we can build a community that truly embodies inclusivity and love.” - Shannon Boston, Executive Director of Religious Exploration.
Conscious Inclusion is the first step in a transformative initiative designed to enhance cultural competence, address systemic inequities, and foster a deep sense of empathy and solidarity within a predominantly white Unitarian Universalist church community. The counterpoint to this course for BIPOC members is “IMPACT” which will be occurring simultaneously. There is an additional 10-session class in the Spring for both BIPOC and white members to engage in together. The entire 16-session program is available on a sliding scale for $25-$100, including the workbook, The Racial Healing Handbook.
Ecstatic Dance Party
Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19 | In person only
Move to curated music without restrictions or expectations, emphasizing a judgment-free space for self-expression and connection. Barefoot encouraged. All are welcome, children must be supervised by an adult. Please be expected to silence and put away your cell phones during the dance party.
IMPACT
BIPOC Caucus Group
Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 5 and 19 | In person only | pre-registration required
IMPACT works with those who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) to enrich their understanding and integration into the community of All Souls. It encourages open dialogue, promotes personal reflection on biases, and builds stronger community relations. The program seeks actionable changes to ensure the church is genuinely inclusive for all members, particularly those from BIPOC backgrounds, with a focus on sustaining these inclusivity efforts long-term. It is the first step in a transformative initiative designed to enhance cultural competence, address systemic inequities, and foster a deep sense of empathy and solidarity within a predominantly white Unitarian Universalist church community.
The counterpoint to this course for white members is “Conscious Inclusion” which will be occurring simultaneously. There is an additional 10-session class in the Spring for both BIPOC and white members to engage in together. The entire 16-session program is available on a sliding scale for $25-$100, including the workbook, The Racial Healing Handbook.
Recovery from Religious Wounds with Rev. Randy Lewis
Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15 | In person only | pre-registration required
This three-part program led by Rev. Randy Lewis is designed for church leaders, lay members, and any adult (18+) interested in healing from religious injury. Participants will explore practices such as readings, group discussions, and sharing personal experiences to better understand and recover from religious wounds.
Registration for this class is closed for the 2025 session.
Strut Your Crown: Beading and Conversation
Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15, and 29, and Nov. 12 | In person only
"Strut Your Crown" is an ongoing community beading project and discussion on conscious inclusion, religion, and relationships. Facilitated by Katherine Mitchell. All materials provided - just bring yourself!
Theme Talks with Shannon Boston
Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Oct. 29, and Dec. 3 | In person only
Join Shannon Boston to discuss what the monthly church-wide themes mean to you. On the Wednesday before the first Sunday of each month we look at the upcoming theme with poetry, imagery and prompts, then share with one another practicing speaking from our own experience and listening deeply. This series is especially important for anyone leading or facilitating classes or groups in the church.
Starting In October (alphabetical order)
Ducks in Row
Oct. 8-22 | In person only
All Souls Life Decisions team wants to help you be prepared for crisis and end of life decisions. This series will help you better understand your options, impacts of family situations, finances, and other circumstances such as health, housing, aging, and end of life.
Reimaging Your Own Theology (Pt. 1) with Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar (4 weeks)
Oct. 1, 8, (skip 15) 22, and 29 | In person and online
Most Unitarian Universalists can easily say what they don’t believe, but how many can clearly state what they do believe? Many people who have found the UU faith have come from other faith traditions, or from none at all. In this series we will begin an exploration of individual beliefs and the “big questions,” seeking a deepening and expanding understanding of ourselves and our world. Check back for a link soon.
“The New Menopause” Book Study
Oct. 1-22 | In person only
Join Hannah Middlebrook and A’isha Henderson to learn about Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s best seller “The New Menopause” and become equipped to make informed decisions about your health and well-being during menopause. This frighteningly under-researched area of women’s health is now leading to an boon in understanding as women are finally getting into the game of awareness of their own physiology.
Starting In November
Musical Improv with Third Space
Nov. 5 | In person only
"If you can't sing, sing louder!" is what we say. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to belt a tune, this improv class offers a supportive and playful environment for all music and improvisational skill levels. Come ready to laugh, learn, and have fun with fellow music enthusiasts. No sheet music required – just bring your enthusiasm! www.thirdspacetulsa.org
Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places with Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk
Nov. 17 | In person only
Join Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk for an exploration of how certain places and spaces become holy and transformative in our spiritual lives. We will examine what makes a space “sacred,” and how sacred places and spaces are both created and discovered. Together we will reflect on our experiences of sacred space and consider how understanding these ideas can deepen our spiritual practice and connection. Come prepared to share about a place that feels sacred to you, whether it is a quiet garden, a corner in your home, or a grand cathedral.
