A universal assembly for true discernment
God Responds to the Energy of Gratitude
Phil Frisk, Ordained Awakening Together minister, offered a sermon on gratitude for the Thanksgiving season. Lao Tzu advised in his 46th verse, “Practice Gratitude and contentment every day”. Also shared, are several inspiring minister’s stories that inspire gratitude. Phil also offered great tips for continued health. Judy Frisk reads from “Journey Beyond Words” by Brent Haskell. The Gathering administrator was Barb Deurwaarder.
Littleness versus Magnitude
Jay McCormick, licensed Awakening Together minister, invited everyone to let go of our ‘little’ world and accept the grandure of the truth of our expansive nature. Remember that every choice we make stems from who I think I am, and represents the value you put upon yourself. Teddy Poppe reads “Littleness versus Magnitude” from ACIM Chapter 15. The room Admin was Barb Deurwaarder.
Lyn Johnson, Licensed Minister gave a wonderful talk centered around A Course in Miracles Lesson 181 “I trust my brothers, who are one with me”. Teddy Poppe reads the lesson, and Jay McCormick is the administrator. Lyn reminds us of the refreshing awareness that every moment we start over again with our brother, knowing that no matter what happens the are ‘walking with you’ and there is no reason for fear.
Time is NOW! Love is experienced in the Now!
Phil Frisk, minister, shares from his vast experience the simple joy of being in the moment, and realizing that even when you are ‘thinking about the past’ your doing so in the MOMENT Of NOW! Phil shares many simple and refreshing examples of this practice, and this talk is filled with great quotes and inspirational stories. Realize the truth that is now, and realize that you can never become something you already are, which is perfect love – you can only unfold to it, in the present moment.
Barb Deurwaarder shares a reading from “Journey Into Now – Clear Guidance on the Path of Spiritual Awakening” by Leonard Jacobsen. The room was administered by Jay McCormick.
I Am Under No Laws But God’s
David Fishman, minister, shares clarity based on A Course in Miracles workbook lesson 76. We look for salvation in the forms of the world, but salvation lies in That Which we Are.
Melinda Everett reads from A Course in Miracles.
Lyn Johnson assists as room admin.
Wisdom & Time
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, explores the difference between psychological planning and practical planning, as well as the difference between right regret and wrong regret.
Nancy Sullivan reads from Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now.”
Lyn Johnson serves as room admin.
Heaven is One
Philip Frisk, minister, reminds us that Heaven is one and ‘one’ leaves no one out.
Barbara Siegel reads from Brent Haskell’s “The Other Voice.”
Lyn Johnson serves as room admin.
(The first few minutes of this audio were lost.)
The Desire ‘to Get’ Blocks Realizing Now
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, speaks about the subtle desire ‘to get’, which is a hidden motivation for many of our actions, as a block to true perception.
Danielle Wright reads from “Peace Is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Jay McCormick serves as administrator.
Waiting for Wisdom to Speak
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, encourages everyone to use contemplation as a means of realizing wisdom within that is beyond intellectual knowledge.
Wayne Stills reads “How I Discovered Meditative Self-Inquiry” from Adyashanti’s book, True Meditation.
Lyn Johnson assists as room administrator during the gathering.
What Could You Not Allow if You Knew All Things are Gently Planned …
David Fishman, minister, begins this gathering by announcing he has been diagnosed with Stage 4a cancer. This announcement sets the stage for a powerful, contemplative gathering.
Melinda Everett reads from NTI Revelation, Chapter 2.
Jay McCormick serves as room admin.
