All times listed are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary

9:30 am – Contemplating Poetry Using Lectio Divina with Rev. Susan Telford
Rev. Susan Telford will be guiding us in learning the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina using poetry. In each session, Susan will read a poem, drawing from a wide range of poets, including Rumi, Hafiz, David Whyte, Mary Oliver, John O’Donohue, and many others (including her own work), then guide participants through the four steps of Lectio Divina. Susan shares that this direct practice is a beautiful way to connect with Inner Wisdom and  Clarity.

10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Kelly Barber
Topic: “ “God grant me the courage to……Stay put. ”

Description: Rev. Kelly invites all to join her as she reflects on the powerful lessons and insights received through  500 Days with NTI.  She says “One of the gifts has been allowing myself the space to feel it,  in order to heal it. ”

Reading:  Rev. Glen Ganaway will read : NTI  2nd Timothy Chapters 1 & 2.

11:30 am –Weekly Fellowship Time – Laura~Joy Bedford
This is the time when Awakening Together fellowships as a community. We share what is on our hearts and minds from the recent homily or anything else that is truly inspiring us.

12:00 pm – A Past Recording of Giving Up Kate! – Rev. Kate Brennan *Recording
This recording will be the last program of “Giving Up Kate!” Rev. Kate has been guided to give up her sharing. Join us next week when a new program begins with Rev. Kelly Barber called “Random Love Songs.”

12:30 pm – God Through Audz – Audrey Whitehead
Join Audsie for her program ‘God through Audz’ as she reads and contemplates from Guiding Ollie Through “A Course in Miracles” Book One. It is directed and compiled by Rev. Devan Jesse Byrne. Experience the teachings of the first 60 Workbook Lessons of A Course in Miracles in a crisp, new, and child-like way.

1:00 pm – Sacred Inquiry – Rev. Shawna Summers
Rev. Shawna demonstrates the art of Sacred Inquiry in real-time. Join her as she asks to see with Clarity, questioning each layer of the thinking mind, to see what beliefs are hidden in the sub-conscious. She opens deeper into beginners’ mind with humble curiosity. This is an evolving process, as she discerns for the vibrational level of each thought, exposing the source. She invites all listening to join her in their own Inquiry to experience the strength of this powerful and often surprising spiritual practice.

1:30 pm – Freedom Practice Sangha – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
Following the recent Awakening Together online retreats it has become clear that many feel called to dive into intensive follow-up work. While the practice of unearthing and looking directly at our individual beliefs is primarily solitary in nature, we all recognize that the sharing of that work with others who are undergoing the same process can be enormously beneficial and supportive. This is a time of sharing our inquiries, insights and challenges, listening to others, or just knowing that we are in community, as we find that undefended place within ourselves that longs to be free.

2:30 pm – Qigong The Movement of Now – Ian McArthur
In this program, we will learn the traditional Mind, Body, and Spirit practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). Qi means life energy, referring to the energy circulating through the body, and Gong means cultivation or work. The two words are combined to describe the practice to cultivate and balance life energy. By following movements (forms) and a simple breathing technique, we encourage more Qi to flow which in turn allows us to feel more peaceful and at One with ourselves.

This practice has been followed for thousands of years to promote balance and wellbeing as well as a means to encourage Spiritual Awakening. Ian’s Meditative approach to Qigong allows us to experience the many benefits of Qigong. One of the beauties of Qigong is its simplicity which makes it easier for the forms to be learnt. You can start your practice at any age and begin a journey of discovery into Qigong.

For more information about Ian and to access his teachings you can email him at peacefulexperience@gmail.com. This is a link to his YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56v25DRGnqE&list=PLcCb8qlmwtFmJDRf3LUdZiP6ddH6v2kdz

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm The Sanctuary Is Closed

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time. Look below for helpful links.

1:00 – 3:00 pm – Self-Inquiry Dyad Practice – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard and Yvonne Unger.

The practice is intensive, direct self-inquiry. The format is partner-assisted contemplation, commonly referred to as dyads, which means two.

The day is Saturday and the time of the practice is 1 to 3 PM ET.  You can join for either the first hour, the second hour, or for both depending on the time available in your schedule.

What do you want?  What do you really want?  What is the aim of your spiritual practice?  What is the purpose?  What is your purpose? We ask because we embark weekly to practice in the sanctuary, and have a direct experience of the truth of what we are.  The very good news is that you cannot, not be the Truth of what you are.  Truth doesn’t go away because we don’t know it, can’t see it, or don’t presently experience it.

If you are interested in exploring your own blocks to the awareness of love’s presence, to the Truth of what you are, you are warmly invited to join us.

No prior experience is necessary.  An introduction and overview will be given at the beginning of each hour.

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7:30-8:30 am – Being Aware of Awareness Meditation – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This program provides an opportunity to be in community with others who will to find that place of no place, that attention to our natural attentiveness, that innate humanness that can often be overlooked. Rev. Anne Blanchard facilitates this program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:30 – 8:30 am ET by leading participants through gently guided Being Aware of Awareness meditation.

3-4 pm – Nisargadatta Maharaj: Contemplating “I am That” – Facilitated Rev. Anne Blanchard & Yvonne Unger
In this program, we contemplate the teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj together. “Between the banks of pain and pleasure the river of life flows. It is only when the mind refuses to flow with life and gets stuck at the banks, that it becomes a problem.” – Nisargadatta Maharaj

While the impetus for this program was born from the power and the clarity of the practice of the Minister Preparation Program curriculum, “The Teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj,” in which his pointings were contemplated, the desire is to share in this practice with all at Awakening Together regardless of any prior familiarity with the teachings of this Indian Master. So whether you have taken the MPP class or are brand new to these teachings, you are warmly invited to join in and see how Nisargadatta speaks to you.

SANCTUARY CLOSED AT 4:00 pm ET

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7:30 am – Meditation Exploration with Rev. Rhoda Makled
This program will replace Loving Consciousness Meditation and provides an opportunity to meditate in community with others who will to explore the Truth of what we are. During these meditations, Rhoda Makled will gently guide participants through a meditation practice. Meditation practices may include any of the following, but will not be limited to a specific style:

• Being Aware of Awareness
• Do Nothing
• Self-Inquiry
• Beingness
• Radiance Sutras
• Sound
• Loving Consciousness
• Contemplation

2:00-4:00 pm – Gentle Healing Year 3 – Rev. Susan Telford
Rev. Susan guides a group of committed students through year 3 of Gentle Healing who would like to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Thursdays at 2-4 pm ET and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings. This class is based on The Seven Steps to Awakening.

6:00-7:00 pm – Gentle Healing Year 3 –  Rev. Cyndi Krupp
Rev. Cyndi guides a group of committed students through year 3 of Gentle Healing who would like to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Thursdays at 6-7 pm ET. All members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings. This class is based on The Seven Steps to Awakening.

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All times are Eastern Standard Time. Look below for helpful links.

7:30-8:30 am – Being Aware of Awareness Meditation – with Rev. Anne Blanchard
This program provides an opportunity to be in community with others who desire to find that place of no place, that attention to our natural attentiveness, that innate humanness that can often be overlooked. Anne Blanchard facilitates this program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ET by leading participants through gently guided Being Aware of Awareness meditation.

12:00 pm – I Think, Therefore… – with Rev. Cyndi Krupp
In this program, Rev. Cyndi explores how we can use the Conditioning Loop (What I think, I see, what I see, I experience, what I experience I think) to shine a light on how the little self works to keep us in the dark. She uses personal stories, contemplations, and wisdom teachings. Join Cyndi in using the world that we see and the thoughts that we think to Awaken Together.

12:30 pm – Living the Undefended Surrender Experiment – Rev. Rhoda Makled
With humor, love, and open-hearted awareness Rev. Rhoda Makled is exploring her own take on the Surrender Experiment as coined by Michael Singer. Raw, authentic, and faithfully she is uncovering the path to living in the undefended Heart.

Rev. Rhoda will dig into topics she is exploring in her life such as what it means to live the experiment of being surrendered. Feeling every feeling and seeing every thought she can, Rhoda will share the journey of studying, journaling, contemplating, being inspired by, and surrendering to Truth. Inspired by so many teachers including those here at Awakening Together, Rhoda will share her contemplations and invites you to join and discuss your experience with your own surrender experiment. This undefended dialogue with Inner Wisdom is just one more way to observe as the self is undone–the intention being to leave space only for awareness of Awareness and release everything that covers Truth.

1:00 pm –  Unfiltered – with Rev. Anne Blanchard
Rev. Anne Blanchard shares her experience of purification and awakening, unfiltered and as it happens. Raw, reflective, brave, and infused with clarity, Anne’s open honesty inspires us all to dive deep into the spiritual journey instead of simply skimming the surface.

2:00 pm – New Program: Get Curious with Tina – facilitated by Tina Brown
Walk with me and ask the unquestionable questions. Inquire about the different principles of God. Go to Source with me and look to the Holy Spirit for Answers. Asking for discernment, clarity, and the willingness to be wrong. I need you to help me awaken! I’m willing, are you?

2:30 pm – Doreen’s CSI: Back to the Basics – with Rev. Doreen Bonnet
Join Rev. Doreen Bonnet as she uses the tools of CSI….contemplation, silence (meditation), and inquiry. Using her spiritual aspiration as a pointer, Doreen calls upon Inner Wisdom to navigate life and share her discoveries.

3:00 pm – Seven Steps & Out of the Stillness – with Rev. Regina Dawn Akers
Have you ever wanted to see inside someone else’s mind and heart as they journeyed toward spiritual awakening? Have you ever wondered what obstacles they faced, what inquiries they used, or what insights they experienced? If so, this program is perfect for you. Each week, Regina Dawn Akers shares from her published journal, Out of the Stillness. It was written as a personal journal over 8½ years as she contemplated quotes from spiritual masters and practiced the insight she realized through contemplation. The quotes Regina contemplated were collected by Michael Langford and published in The Seven Steps to Awakening. Both books are used in this program.

4:00 -5:30 pm – Awakening Together Sanctuary is Closed.

5:30 pm – The Yoga Mind – with Jeff Bailey
It’s our yoga to identify and remove the barriers to Love’s Light. And when do we practice? Always and now, the only time there is. This timeless formula, which uses time to save time, has shaped my yoga and given meaning to every detail of my life. I hope you’ll join me for these short and sweet interludes where we come to heal. We’ll draw mostly from deep themes in A Course in Miracles to set the backdrop for us to identify, share, and give up the shadows to Love’s Light.

6:00 pm – *Today is the Last Love’s Voice – with Rev. George Maddox
Rev. George is a minister through the Voice for Love and Awakening Together. Join Rev. George for his last program reading Awake: It’s Your Turn by Angelo DiLullo. Come join in and listen to the book that was recommended by Regina Dawn Akers.

6:30  pm – Gentle Healing Year 3 – Facilitated Rev. Sharon Hepburn
Audrey will be facilitating for Rev. Sharon Hepburn today. She will guide this group of committed students through year 3 of Gentle Healing who want to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm ET and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.

7:30 pm – Explorations of the Unbound – with Revs. Sharon Hepburn & Shawna Summers
This program will be a real time live contemplation between Revs. Shawna Summers and Sharon Hepburn. They will explore and unhinge what constricts opening to the joyous movement of the unbound.

8:00 pm – Joy Enfolding All in Love – with Laura “Joy” Bedford
Join Laura “Joy” Bedford as she joins in wholeness and worthiness with the Presence of God’s Unconditional Love and our True Divine Self. Laura Joy shares what is alive in her awareness during the program and enfolds it in Love if it seems to be different from the astounding and eternal Love of the Divine, so that it is dissolved and the Light that had been invested in it is returned to Source. Participants are warmly invited to join and share in Divine Presence and in opening to what Divine Love is revealing.

8:30 pm – Sanctuary is Closed

9:30 – Gentle Healing Year 1 – Facilitated by Rev. Michelle Costa
Rev. Michelle Costa guides a group of committed students who would like to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.

Everyone willing to make a commitment to healing/awakening is invited to join this group.

The Gentle Healing Curriculum guides committed students to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. Everyone willing to commit to healing/awakening is invited to join an online Gentle Healing group or go through the curriculum as a self-study using the Gentle Healing audios as your guide.

Sanctuary Closes at 11:30 pm ET/9:30 pm MT

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All Times are Eastern Standard Time –  See helpful links below.

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