Once again, a Newcomer’s Class series was recently held, and this Cathedral community proved to be a place where all are led to feel welcomed and appreciated.

A group of over 20 people, both new to the Cathedral and those who are already long time members, joined together to learn more about what it means to be part of All Souls.  Brian Cole and Todd Donatelli, joined by several ministry representatives, shared valuable insight and information about life and worship  at the Cathedral.

Here is your opportunity to met and get to know a few of the people who came to this class series.  As Todd Donatelli, notes,“This community has, throughout its history, sought to be a place for all persons – all souls.”

To all Newcomer’s and attendees – WELCOME!

Jill Goldie joined the Newcomer’s class even though she has been a member here for several years. After hearing a first sermon here years ago, she remembers feeling many emotions and those emotions have kept her coming back.  Jill enjoyed learning about the ministries and programs offered.  Jill is very active around the campus caring for the lawn and grounds and is an active participant in Parish Family Workdays. Jill feels comfortable here and says “you can certainly be as involved as you want to be, or not...it is all okay.  All Souls opens its arms and its heart and its soul... to all souls!

Pam and Steve Van Allen have lived in Asheville since November 2009, after moving from Columbus, Ohio where they attended All Saints Episcopal Church. Pam, a cradle Episcopalian, is a Daughter of the King and is interested in joining a local chapter. In Ohio, Pam and Steve were appointed to two Diocesan commissions – Evangelism and Formation.  After moving to Arlington, Virginia, both were involved in the Hospitality Ministry, Altar Guild and Lay Reading. Steve is a fellow of the Society for the Order of St. John the Evangelist which has an excellent Rule of Life.

Jennifer Shelley is a native of Philadelphia and  found All Souls after checking out Episcopal churches in the area on the web. She came to the Cathedral while visiting Biltmore village and found it a place she wished to be. Jennifer attended St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, in Blue Bell, PA., where she was on the Vestry.  Jennifer’s parents, Al and Anne Kime also attended the classes.

Pat and Malcolm  Douglas  have been in the Asheville area for 26 years.  Pat is a native of Boston, MA,  while Malcolm is from California They have been looking for a church where they could both be comfortable and take part. Pat is a cradle Catholic, and Malcolm a baptized   Episcopalian. They are both very pleased to have attended services at All Souls and plan to participate fully in the Liturgy and in some of the volunteer ministries. Pat is a nurse with 40 years of experience and Malcolm is a retired engineer.