February 3
“Speak Lord, for your servant is listening” with Fr. John Beddingfield
Both Holy Scripture and Tradition share many stories of people who have heard God’s call in their lives and responded. However, those responses were not always easy and oftentimes included a price. Fr. John will share with us these inspirational stories as we further explore how God’s call may take shape in the lives of others, in our own lives, and the life of this parish.

February 10
“Hurricane Katrina Relief” with John and Mary Miers
John and Mary Miers, members of St. James, Potomac and active in the diocese and national church in a variety of ways, spent the month of September in New Orleans assisting with Hurricane Katrina relief. Come hear their stirring story of working with local parishes to help rebuild a city devastated by storm.

February 17 & 24:
“Our Theology and Calling in Liturgy” with Ed Perlman
All Souls parishioner Ed Perlman will share with us a discussion on our greatest calling in life – worshipping God through the liturgy of the Church. Come hear more about the history and inner workings of our liturgy. Why do we say what we say when we say it? How do the various pieces of our liturgy come together?

March 2
“Town Hall” with Fr. John Beddingfield and the Vestry
Continuing our open town hall meetings, Fr. John and the Vestry will give us an update on the mission and ministries of our parish. They will also be available for a question and answer session.

March 9
Topic to be determined with Ike Brannon

March 16
“HIV/AIDS Ministry in Tanzania” with Embry and Joe Howell
Embry and Joe Howell, long-time All Souls members, will share with us a heart-stirring presentation on their recent trip to Tanzania, Africa. Come hear their story of ministry to the people of a nation ravaged by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

March 23
Easter – No Adult Forum

March 30
Episcopal Relief and Development” with Erwin de Leon
Nearly 3 billion people, almost half of the world’s population, live on less than 2 dollars a day unable to meet their basic needs of food, water and shelter. Every year, natural and manmade disasters decimate communities locally and internationally. The Episcopal Church responds to human suffering around the world through Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Erwin de Leon, former Interim Church Relations Officer and current consultant with ERD, shares his perspective on this important ministry and how we might participate as individuals and as a parish.