Our Advent Festival kicks off the liturgical year with the season of Advent. On this night, we gather around a fire in the courtyard to sing, pray, and recall some of the stories that have brought us here. We will have hot cocoa and cookies, make Advent wreaths, and our annual All Souls Christmas ornament. This is a great night for kids and families, especially. Bring some cookies to share!

Wondering how to learn more about All Souls and connect with our community? Join us for a newcomer class held in the Common Room (downstairs at the church) at 9:15 am on the following Sundays in November: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

Join the Rev. Michael Lemaire as we will finish our survey of the gospels with the Gospel of Matthew. As we have with the other gospels, we will examine the authorship, theology, and history of this book. We will read some of the unique parables and lessons found in this gospel, noting its particular take on discipleship. The last class will be an overview and wrap-up of all the gospels on a comparative basis. If you have not been able to attend any of the other classes, you may find this overview a beginning rather than an end. Class meets in the Parish Hall at 9:15 am on the following Sundays: Nov. 30th, Dec. 7, 14, 21.

Wondering how to learn more about All Souls and connect with our community? Join us for a newcomer class held in the Common Room (downstairs at the church) at 9:15 am on the following Sundays in November: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

The End: Body, Mind, and Soul

Death is one of life's few certainties, yet it's a topic many of us avoid discussing until crisis forces our hand. We will tackle these important conversations head-on with a three-part series titled "The End: Mind, Body, Soul". 

Whether you're 30 or 80, planning for end-of-life is one of the most loving gifts you can give yourself and your family. Too often, families find themselves making difficult decisions without knowing their loved one's wishes, or discover that the absence of proper legal documents creates unnecessary stress, expense, and conflict during an already difficult time.

Each Sunday will focus on a different dimension of end-of-life planning, with Richard Lynch facilitating conversations centered on the preparing for life's final chapter. Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: November 9th, 16th, and 23rd.

The End: Body, Mind, and Soul

Death is one of life's few certainties, yet it's a topic many of us avoid discussing until crisis forces our hand. We will tackle these important conversations head-on with a three-part series titled "The End: Mind, Body, Soul". 

Whether you're 30 or 80, planning for end-of-life is one of the most loving gifts you can give yourself and your family. Too often, families find themselves making difficult decisions without knowing their loved one's wishes, or discover that the absence of proper legal documents creates unnecessary stress, expense, and conflict during an already difficult time.

Each Sunday will focus on a different dimension of end-of-life planning, with Richard Lynch facilitating conversations centered on the preparing for life's final chapter. Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: November 9th, 16th, and 23rd.

Wondering how to learn more about All Souls and connect with our community? Join us for a newcomer class held in the Common Room (downstairs at the church) at 9:15 am on the following Sundays in November: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

One Thursday a month, All Soulsians will meet up at a different beer garden in Berkeley. All are welcome to come for a drink, a bite, a chat, or to play chess. Beer gardens are ideal because they have plenty of family-friendly, outdoor space and are casual enough that anyone can drop by for a spell as they are able. But this is an all-ages, intergenerational event—we would love to see everyone there.

November location: Headlands Brewery, 1280 Gilman St, Berkeley

Every second Sunday of the month we host a jambalaya meal for anyone who is hungry. Please come by and pick up a meal to go, or sit and eat in the courtyard. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help with this meal, contact Jennifer A (akiyama.jennifer@gmail.com)

The End: Body, Mind, and Soul

Death is one of life's few certainties, yet it's a topic many of us avoid discussing until crisis forces our hand. We will tackle these important conversations head-on with a three-part series titled "The End: Mind, Body, Soul". 

Whether you're 30 or 80, planning for end-of-life is one of the most loving gifts you can give yourself and your family. Too often, families find themselves making difficult decisions without knowing their loved one's wishes, or discover that the absence of proper legal documents creates unnecessary stress, expense, and conflict during an already difficult time.

Each Sunday will focus on a different dimension of end-of-life planning, with Richard Lynch facilitating conversations centered on the preparing for life's final chapter. Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: November 9th, 16th, and 23rd.

Wondering how to learn more about All Souls and connect with our community? Join us for a newcomer class held in the Common Room (downstairs at the church) at 9:15 am on the following Sundays in November: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

Join us as we celebrate our Feast of Title! Just after the 10:30 am service, in the Parish Hall, we’ll gather for a potluck meal together. Please bring a dish that reminds you of someone you have loved but no longer see. Feel free to include a story of the dish, the recipe, and/or a fond memory of the person alongside. We hope you will gather with us as we celebrate the saints and souls of All Souls Parish.

During the worship services, we will pray the names of those who have died over this past year. If you would like to add a name to that list of names, please do so here.

Join Kaki Logan for the second session that gives an overview of the Episcopal Pilgrimage to five detention centers in New Mexico and Texas in early June. This class, similar to the first one, will offer ideas about why immigration has increased and changed in recent years, and suggest how we might support immigrants in this environment. Class meets at 9:15 am in the Common Room on November 2nd.

Sunday morning, October 26th, we’ll gather our pledges of financial support to All Souls. Then, Sunday evening at 5:30 pm, we’ll all meet to dine and celebrate together. All are welcome to join us for this very fun and celebratory evening. To sign up, click here or use the form in the Narthex.

One Thursday a month, All Soulsians will meet up at a different beer garden in Berkeley. All are welcome to come for a drink, a bite, a chat, or to play chess. Beer gardens are ideal because they have plenty of family-friendly, outdoor space and are casual enough that anyone can drop by for a spell as they are able. But this is an all-ages, intergenerational event—we would love to see everyone there.

October location: Cellarmaker Brewing Co., 940 Parker St, Berkeley

November location: Headlands Brewery, 1280 Gilman St, Berkeley

Every second Sunday of the month we host a jambalaya meal for anyone who is hungry. Please come by and pick up a meal to go, or sit and eat in the courtyard. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help with this meal, contact Jennifer A (akiyama.jennifer@gmail.com)

What is a soul? What is the self? For three weeks, the Reverend Emily Boring and the Reverend Phil Brochard will explore the notion of soul and self from several different vantage points: scripture, theology, history, science, and liturgy.

Join us for these three Sundays, let us know what a favorite piece of soul music you’d like us to start our classes with, and bring some favorite soul food to share! Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 5th for a screening of King of Kings (2025), a new animated movie about the life of Jesus. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 

6:00 Pizza dinner 

6:30 Movie 

This will be a joint event with our older youth, too. Pajamas encouraged!

What is a soul? What is the self? For three weeks, the Reverend Emily Boring and the Reverend Phil Brochard will explore the notion of soul and self from several different vantage points: scripture, theology, history, science, and liturgy.

Join us for these three Sundays, let us know what a favorite piece of soul music you’d like us to start our classes with, and bring some favorite soul food to share! Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12

What is a soul? What is the self? For three weeks, the Reverend Emily Boring and the Reverend Phil Brochard will explore the notion of soul and self from several different vantage points: scripture, theology, history, science, and liturgy.

Join us for these three Sundays, let us know what a favorite piece of soul music you’d like us to start our classes with, and bring some favorite soul food to share! Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12

One Thursday a month, All Soulsians will meet up at a different beer garden in Berkeley. All are welcome to come for a drink, a bite, a chat, or to play chess. Beer gardens are ideal because they have plenty of family-friendly, outdoor space and are casual enough that anyone can drop by for a spell as they are able. But this is an all-ages, intergenerational event—we would love to see everyone there.

September location: Fieldwork Brewery, 1160 Sixth St, Berkeley

October location: Cellarmaker Brewing Co., 940 Parker St, Berkeley

November location: Headlands Brewery, 1280 Gilman St, Berkeley

Ale Souls, the beer drinking/seasonal brewing affinity group, will be meeting to brew our Fall beer. Food will be provided. All are welcome including kids, non-beer drinkers, etc. RSVP to David G. (davidlawrencegutfeld@gmail.com) if you can make it. New members encouraged if you haven’t come to an Ale Souls Event yet.

The Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers and Diocesan Chancellor Christopher Hayes

Although marriages are celebrated in the church, marriage is not a uniquely Christian practice, and unlike other Christian rites, in the United States, marriage also involves the state. In this course, we’ll explore the meaning and significance of marriage, especially in the Episcopal Church. Week one will focus on marriage in scripture, and week two will consider teaching and practices in the Episcopal Church today. In the final week, Diocesan Chancellor Christopher Hayes will join us for a discussion of the involvement of the state and legal foundations for marriage. Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: August 31, Sept. 7, Sept. 21

Every second Sunday of the month we host a jambalaya meal for anyone who is hungry. Please come by and pick up a meal to go, or sit and eat in the courtyard. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help with this meal, contact Jennifer A (akiyama.jennifer@gmail.com)

Join us from 7 pm-8:30 pm on Sunday, September 7th, for the first meeting of our 2025-26 youth program year! Come to the courtyard to meet the new leaders and connect with other youth (plus, games, snacks, and art!). 6th - 12th graders are welcome. Look for more information about the fall calendar soon. 

The Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers and Diocesan Chancellor Christopher Hayes

Although marriages are celebrated in the church, marriage is not a uniquely Christian practice, and unlike other Christian rites, in the United States, marriage also involves the state. In this course, we’ll explore the meaning and significance of marriage, especially in the Episcopal Church. Week one will focus on marriage in scripture, and week two will consider teaching and practices in the Episcopal Church today. In the final week, Diocesan Chancellor Christopher Hayes will join us for a discussion of the involvement of the state and legal foundations for marriage. Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: August 31, Sept. 7, Sept. 21

Join Kaki Logan for this two week series intended to increase awareness of the realities facing immigrants today. The first session offers an overview of the Episcopal conference  “Leaving Home, Migration Through the Eyes of Children” and introduces the Welcoming Quilt Project. The second session gives the upshot of the Episcopal Pilgrimage to 5 detention centers in New Mexico and Texas in early June. Both sessions will offer ideas about why immigration has increased and changed in recent years, and suggest how we might support immigrants in this present and rapidly changing environment. Class meets at 9:15 am in the Common Room on the following Sundays: August 31, September 21.

The Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers and Diocesan Chancellor Christopher Hayes

Although marriages are celebrated in the church, marriage is not a uniquely Christian practice, and unlike other Christian rites, in the United States, marriage also involves the state. In this course, we’ll explore the meaning and significance of marriage, especially in the Episcopal Church. Week one will focus on marriage in scripture, and week two will consider teaching and practices in the Episcopal Church today. In the final week, Diocesan Chancellor Christopher Hayes will join us for a discussion of the involvement of the state and legal foundations for marriage. Class meets in the Parish Hall on the following Sundays: August 31, Sept. 7, Sept. 21