The Kindom of Heaven: Taking the Sermon on the Mount Seriously with Riley Kern,
Led by Riley Kern, a former evangelical minister who changed his mind but still loves Jesus, attorney, dad, and All Souls member. 6-week series, drop-ins welcome.
About
When Ralph Waldo Emerson resigned his pulpit and walked into the woods, he was not abandoning religion; he was finding it. “In the woods, we return to reason and faith,” he wrote. “Standing on the bare ground…I become a transparent eye-ball; I am nothing; I see all currents of the Universal Being circulate through me.”
Our Transcendentalist inheritance lives at the heart of Unitarian Universalism and yet we often forget its power. What do we do in the age of distraction? Between the notifications, beeps, and scrolling—where is there room for wonder?
This three-session class, led by Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk, recovers the spiritual practice of attention, drawing on our Unitarian Transcendentalist heritage, the Indigenous wisdom of botanist Robin Wall. Kimmerer, and the shared geography scholarship of Belden Lane.
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The 5th Chakra is the power center of living from our truth, the center of expression of our thoughts & creativity and true emotions. When balanced and healthy, we live from our dreams, our visions, our greater purpose, our integrity, our love of who we are, and our blessings in life.
Facing our truth allows us to live the life we are meant to live. Good relationships take work and the willingness to express our truth. Clear your 5th chakra in this class and learn how to continue to keep it clear.
Facilitated by Sue A. Woodward, Forest Therapy Guide and Animal & Nature Intuitive
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In today's political climate, queer rights are constantly being threatened, and it's easy to fall into the idea that an individual person can't do anything.
In this presentation led by Margaret Hope-Hernandez, you'll learn to break out of that idea and create a clear plan of what any individual can do to support the queer community.
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Led by Earl Goodman and Mack Vanderlip, Great Decisions is a nation-wide discussion program on world affairs that involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the video series and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
The 2026 Great Decisions Kick-Off Meeting will be held Sunday, January 18, at 2:30 pm in the Aaronson Auditorium downtown in the Central Library “Understanding Asylum in the U.S.” Elisa Stiles. Immigration Atty
The 2026 Briefing Books will be available at the downtown Kick-Off meeting and at the first few meetings at All Souls. Briefing books can also be orderedonline from the Foreign Policy Association at Foreign Policy Association, for $35. And the Kindle version is available through Amazon for $24.99.
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Event: Spring Short-Term Choirs
Where: Choir Loft
When: Wednesdays | 7:00PM–7:30PM
Commitment: 4 rehearsals + sing in both Sunday services
Contact: Dr. Randall Hooper ([email protected])
What are “short-term choirs”?
Short-term choirs are a low-pressure way to join All Souls music: you rehearse for four short sessions, then sing in worship at both services. It’s an easy on-ramp if you’re new, returning, or just ready to try.
Which choir is for me?
Tenor Bass Choir (Tenors & Basses)
Treble Choir (Sopranos & Altos)
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or a little rusty, you’re welcome. Show up, find your people, and help make worship feel even more alive. For more information, email Dr. Randall Hooper at [email protected].
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About the Program
All Souls Day Alliance is excited to welcome this month's speaker, Sarah Grounds, a founding member of the City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma.
Founded in 2013, City Lights Foundation is a Tulsa-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity for those experiencing homelessness. Their approach is rooted in compassion and connection. Sarah is responsible for ensuring the mission, vision, strategies, core values, and goals of City Lights are carried out.
Sarah believes deeply in these things and strives to daily carry out a lifestyle of service and community.
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]
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade is fast approaching on January 19, 2026! There are two opportunities to gather with your All Souls family and take part:
Float Decorating at All Souls – January 18
Help All Souls prepare our float for the MLK Day Parade. All ages welcome! Come lend a hand and help make the float beautiful. Set up will be in the All Souls parking lot starting at 10AM on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Walk with All Souls at the Parade – January 19
Join us as we walk together in the parade, honoring and supporting the values at the heart of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Walk proudly with All Souls! The parade starts at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & John Hope Franklin Blvd at 11:00AM. For more information, please visit the MLK Tulsa Commemoration Society website.
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Over 70 years ago, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix, the iconic, twisted ladder shape of DNA. Because of this discovery, we've learned how genetic material is stored, copied, and passed down. This has led to genetic engineering, gene therapy, and so much more. But there's another double helix that makes us who we are, spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically, and that is the double helix of grief and gratitude.
In Sunday's message, we'll explore how tending to the spiraling strands of grief and gratitude might help us come more fully alive, present, and ready to act for what we love.
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About the Event
Clean out clutter after the holidays and participate in the gift economy at the same time! Bring usable items on January 11 to give away for free and find new, free treasures! Meet in the church parking lot as long as the weather allows. In the event it can't be held outside at 1pm, we’ll move to the President’s Room.
Meet in the All Souls parking at 1:00PM on Sunday, January 11 (weather permitting). Pop your trunk, share what you no longer need, and maybe find something new to take home. No buying, no selling—just giving, sharing, and connecting.
In the event it can't be held outside at 1:00, we’ll move to the President’s Room.
Come join the fun, meet others, and help keep good things out of the landfill!
