All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary
9:30 am – Radiantly Alive Meditations with Rev. Saina Fernandez
In this program, Radiantly Alive Meditations, Rev. Saina Fernandez will lead us step-by-step through the 112 gateways into meditation. These meditations are doorways into the wonder, awe, and bliss that are available to us at all times. If you have ever struggled with meditation, or it has become dry in some way, then these ways of meditating can possibly bring life and aliveness to your practice.
10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Rubye Nasser
Title: “Love, Devotion, and Self Inquiry”
Description: Join Rev. Rubye as she shares her personal reflections on devotion to loving what is and s/Self Inquiry.
Reading: Joseph Schmitz will read sections: How to Awaken to the Dream Part Two, s/Self-Inquiry, Extinguishment of the I Thought, The Mind that Thinks it is Lord, and Full Time Inquiry for Self from The Teachings of Inner Ramana.
11:30 am –Weekly Fellowship Time – Rev. Tawonda Chase
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 – Giving Up Kate! – Rev. Kate Brennan
Rev. Kate reads and shares her journal, contemplation, and experience of applying the teachings of Gentle Healing.
12:30 pm – God Through Audz – Audrey Whitehead
Join Audrey Whitehead for her new program God through Audz where she will read from Helen Hamilton’s, Dissolving the Ego. Audrey will share, if prompted, in dedication to discerning for Truth and invites others in attendance to listen deeply, for all answers are within, and succinct, soulful sharing is encouraged.
1:00 pm – Sacred Inquiry – Rev. Shawna Summers
Rev. Shawna demonstrates the art of Sacred Inquiry in real time. Join her as she follows the guidance, questioning each layer that the thinking mind throws at her in an attempt to hide the wisdom that is inherent in us all. She is learning to go deeper into beginners’ mind with humble and honest curiosity. This is an evolving process, as she learns to feel 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 spiritual practice. The original inspiration for this half-hour came from Adyashanti’s book ‘Sacred Inquiry’.
1:30 pm – Freedom Practice Sangha – Facilitated by 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 will be 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 – Qi Gong “The Movement of Now” – Facilitated by Ian MacArthur
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 a 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 in order to promote balance and well-being 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 learned. 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, visit his website: www.peacefulexperience.com
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Awakening Together Radio Broadcast during the break.
This is the time designated as a break so that our Sanctuary Director may have the time to rest.
5:00 pm – The Mighty Companions – Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes
Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes, who are interfaith ministers, share a delightful, funny, and inspiring hour of A Course in Miracles. Come join in on the fun, the laughs, and the music while unlearning the ego through the lessons and chapters of ACIM.
6:00 pm – Enlightened Leadership: Building the Foundation – Facilitated by Revs. Jacquelyn Eckert & Rhoda Makled
The Tao Te Ching (The Way), written by Lao-Tzu (Old Teacher), is a guide to enlightened leadership. While most people believe effective leadership lies in knowledge and power, the Tao teaches it lies in emptiness, stillness, and presence.
Awakening Together’s President-Minister, Jacquelyn Eckert, and Vice President-Minister, Rhoda Makled share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them.
7:00 pm – Deepening Into Clarifying the Teachings Together – Facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
During this program, we will listen to a portion of each previously recorded “Clarifying the Teachings” program. Afterward, we will spend time contemplating and teaching ourselves what is most alive for us at the moment. We may also spend time practicing what Regina is teaching. And…we will start at the very beginning.
Bring your journals, openness, and curiosity as we explore what is most alive in us and ready to be seen. We hope you feel inspired to join.
8:00 pm – Candidate Forum Special Member Meeting – Facilitated by Rev. Rhoda Makled
We as a community will get the chance to get to know the six various candidates that have been nominated for the Trustee Board of Elections. This meeting is intended to help you to have the information you need to be able to cast your vote for the four empty seats available on the Board of Trustees.
*Sanctuary closes at 9 pm ET/7 pm MT.
All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
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All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
Awakening Together Internet Broadcast: Listen Live on AT Radio
1:00 – 3:00 pm – Self-Inquiry Dyad Practice – Facilitated by Anne Blanchard 
In case you haven’t heard, Awakening Together shares several of our recorded programs as podcasts. If you’re a person who enjoys podcasts and using podcast players to listen to recordings then we wanted to let you know that we’ve created a centralized page on the website where you can find all of the podcasts.
Rev. Kate shares her experience, poetry, and life with us as she goes about the business of giving up her ideas about herself and the world on her journey toward purification and awakening. Rev. Kate shares with wisdom and humor and allows us a glimpse into the beautiful and sometimes messy blossoming of life examined with an eye on Truth.
