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Closing Soon: Pray Without Ceasing
Closing Soon: Pray Without Ceasing

An Online Retreat With Anne Blanchard Monday-FridayOctober 19-23   Ramana Maharshi observed there were two primary paths to Self-Realization; the first being the path of wisdom or self-inquiry ...

Join Us for Reflections from the Freedom From the Prison of the Mind Retreat on October 4th at 1:30 pm ET
Join Us for Reflections from the Freedom From the Prison of the Mind Retreat on October 4th at 1:30 pm ET

Join us Sunday, October 4th at 1:30 pm ET for Reflections on the recent online retreat, Freedom From the Prison of the Mind with Rev. ...

New 6-Week Support Sangha Begins Thursday, October 8 at 1pm ET
New 6-Week Support Sangha Begins Thursday, October 8 at 1pm ET

  Join us for a new 6-Week Support Sangha, facilitated by Rev. Helen Avery, exploring and working with existential and developmental wounds. The group will meet ...

REGISTRATION CLOSING TODAY: Introduction to Kabbalah
REGISTRATION CLOSING TODAY: Introduction to Kabbalah

One strength of Kabbalah is its deep contemplation of the nature of God. Rabbi David Cooper wrote, “The closest we can come to thinking about ...

The Mighty Creative Hour - Pop-Up Edition, with Rev. Meg Reinhart
The Mighty Creative Hour – Pop-Up Edition, with Rev. Meg Reinhart

  Rev. Yolanda and Rev. Meg Reinhart co-created a Pop-Up edition of The Mighty Creative Hour on September 27th, 2026. In this program, Meg and Yolanda shared ...

09-27-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Meg Reinhart, "Leave a Little Room"
09-27-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Meg Reinhart, “Leave a Little Room”

Title: “Leave a Little Room” Description: What might reveal itself when we leave a little room around what we think we know? In this homily, Rev. Meg ...

Honoring Rev. Jane Marie Sobel and Welcoming Rev. Meg Reinhart
Honoring Rev. Jane Marie Sobel and Welcoming Rev. Meg Reinhart

Awakening Together is preparing for a meaningful staff transition as we approach the end of the year. It is a transition that gives us an ...

Join Us for The Mighty Creative Hour - Pop-Up Edition, with Rev. Meg Reinhart ~ 09-27-26, 5pm ET
Join Us for The Mighty Creative Hour – Pop-Up Edition, with Rev. Meg Reinhart ~ 09-27-26, 5pm ET

Rev. Yolanda and Rev. Meg Reinhart are co-creating a Pop-Up edition of The Mighty Creative Hour on September 27th, 2026 at 5pm ET. In this program, ...

Join Us for Reflections On Freedom in Plain Sight Retreat on September 27th at 1:30 pm ET
Join Us for Reflections On Freedom in Plain Sight Retreat on September 27th at 1:30 pm ET

Join us Sunday, September 27th at 1:30 pm ET for Reflections on the Freedom in Plain Sight retreat with John Mark Stroud & Cindy Stroud. ...

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON: Introduction to Kabbalah
REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON: Introduction to Kabbalah

One strength of Kabbalah is its deep contemplation of the nature of God. Rabbi David Cooper wrote, “The closest we can come to thinking about ...

09-20-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Kelly Barber, "Become Like Little Children"
09-20-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Kelly Barber, “Become Like Little Children”

Title: “Become Like Little Children” Description: Many spiritual teachings invite us to explore and embrace the child-like quality within each of us. Why am I much ...

Recording ~  Quarterly Member Meeting September 2026
Recording ~ Quarterly Member Meeting September 2026

Listen to Recording 🎧📄 Need a transcript of this recording?You can generate one free using TurboScribe Our members gathered on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 to learn about what’s happening in our ...

Awakening Together's September Satsang with Kogen
Awakening Together’s September Satsang with Kogen

We were honored to welcome Kogen as our September Satsang guest. His conversation with Rev. Ginny Wall was both inspiring and insightful, offering profound reflections ...

09-13-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Anja Janssen, "A Deep Dive Into the Mystery"
09-13-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Anja Janssen, “A Deep Dive Into the Mystery”

Title: “A Deep Dive Into the Mystery” Description: In this Weekly Gathering, Rev. Anja Janssen invites us into a contemplative exploration of presence, awareness, and the ...

Awakening Together in Community: Ajijic Sangha Completes an Eight-Week Study of Inner Ramana
Awakening Together in Community: Ajijic Sangha Completes an Eight-Week Study of Inner Ramana

Rev. Jai Segal recently facilitated an eight-week study of The Teachings of Inner Ramana at Awakening Heart Sangha in Ajijic, Mexico. Rev. Azaan Lee, Rev. ...

New Program: "Transformational Connection" with Ash Cusack Begins Friday, September 11 at 12:30pm ET
New Program: “Transformational Connection” with Ash Cusack Begins Friday, September 11 at 12:30pm ET

Join us for the new program Transformational Connection, facilitated by Ash Cusack. It debuts Friday, September 11, 2026. This program will be in the Sanctuary ...

“God Ain't Got No Fingers” — A Poem by Rev. Abigail Edwards
“God Ain’t Got No Fingers” — A Poem by Rev. Abigail Edwards

Rev. Abigail Edwards shared this poem recently in the program “Discovering Creativity via The Artist’s Way” among other places. Members requested that Abigail share it ...

09-06-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Sami Ross, "What Is the Gem of Healing in This Moment?"
09-06-26 ~ Weekly Gathering with Rev. Sami Ross, “What Is the Gem of Healing in This Moment?”

Title: “What Is the Gem of Healing in This Moment?” Description: Rev. Sami Ross is being invited to see differently – to shift from using the ...

Online Retreat Open for Registration: Pray Without Ceasing
Online Retreat Open for Registration: Pray Without Ceasing

An Online Retreat With Anne Blanchard Monday-FridayOctober 19-23   Ramana Maharshi observed there were two primary paths to Self-Realization; the first being the path of wisdom or self-inquiry ...

REGISTRATION OPEN: Introduction to Kabbalah
REGISTRATION OPEN: Introduction to Kabbalah

One strength of Kabbalah is its deep contemplation of the nature of God. Rabbi David Cooper wrote, “The closest we can come to thinking about ...

New Direction for In-Person Gatherings
New Direction for In-Person Gatherings

The Awakening Together Board of Directors has approved a change in how we will offer in-person retreats and gatherings beginning in 2027. After completing the retreats ...

New Sanctuary Offering: Circling Begins August 27th @ 9:30 a.m. ET
New Sanctuary Offering: Circling Begins August 27th @ 9:30 a.m. ET

Most people will spend their whole lives feeling what they are allowed to feel and calling the rest overreaction or weakness. The rare ones will ...

Online Retreat Open for Registration: Freedom From the Prison of the Mind
Online Retreat Open for Registration: Freedom From the Prison of the Mind

An Online Retreat With Anne Blanchard Monday-FridaySeptember 28-October 2 Teacher Angelo DiLullo describes the habit of mind identification as a kind of inner confinement. Human beings, while ...

MPP Course: Introduction to Sufism - Closing Today
MPP Course: Introduction to Sufism – Closing Today

“It’s best to call Sufism a way of experiencing reality as love itself.” ~ Neil Douglas-Klotz “Islam and Sufism are one. Teaching that to understand Islam ...

"Good Girl" -- A Poem by Rev. Helen Avery
“Good Girl” — A Poem by Rev. Helen Avery

During the July 13, 2026 session of Discovering Creativity via The Artist’s Way, participants explored the relationship between anger and creativity—the focus of Chapter 3 ...

Looking for Michael Langford's Teachings?
Looking for Michael Langford’s Teachings?

We are pleased to share a new page that brings together Michael Langford’s teachings available, through Awakening Together and other places, in one convenient location ...

Have an Old Device? It Can Help Support Awakening Together
Have an Old Device? It Can Help Support Awakening Together

Many of us have old phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, or smartwatches tucked away somewhere, no longer being used. Awakening Together now has a way for those ...

New Program: "An Intimate Journey with the Book of John" with Revs. Michele Hojnacki & Azaan Lee Begins Sunday, August 2 at 6pm ET
New Program: “An Intimate Journey with the Book of John” with Revs. Michele Hojnacki & Azaan Lee Begins Sunday, August 2 at 6pm ET

Join us for the new program, An Intimate Journey with the Book of John, facilitated by Revs. Michele Hojnacki & Azaan Lee. It debuts Sunday, ...

Elevate Society Features Awakening Together’s Monthly Satsang
Elevate Society Features Awakening Together’s Monthly Satsang

We are delighted to share that Elevate Society has published an in-depth review of Awakening Together’s Monthly Satsang podcast. The review beautifully reflects the intention behind ...

“Crazy, With Teeth” — A Poem by Rev. Meghan Reinhart
“Crazy, With Teeth” — A Poem by Rev. Meghan Reinhart

Rev. Meghan Reinhart recently shared the following poem in several Awakening Together programs, including Discovering the Artist’s Way and Living the Undefended Surrender Experiment. Listeners spoke ...

New Program: "Rumi Wisdom" with Rev. Sami Ross Begins Saturday, July 11th at 7:30am ET
New Program: “Rumi Wisdom” with Rev. Sami Ross Begins Saturday, July 11th at 7:30am ET

Join us for the brand new program, Rumi Wisdom with Rev. Sami Ross. It debuts Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at 7:30am ET. This program will be ...

A New Way to Support Awakening Together
A New Way to Support Awakening Together

Do you have an old phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, or smartwatch sitting unused in a drawer? Awakening Together now has a simple way for you to ...

New Program: Beyond Gentle Healing 3: A Sangha-Led Group Begins Monday, June 29th at 5pm ET
New Program: Beyond Gentle Healing 3: A Sangha-Led Group Begins Monday, June 29th at 5pm ET

Join us for the new program, Beyond Gentle Healing 3: A Sangha-Led Group with Rev. Michele Hojnacki and friends. It debuts Monday, June 29th, 2026 ...

New Program: "Living As the Flow" with Rev. Melody Brauninger Begins Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:30pm ET
New Program: “Living As the Flow” with Rev. Melody Brauninger Begins Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:30pm ET

Join us for the brand new program, Living As the Flow with Rev. Melody Brauninger. It debuts Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at 7:30pm ET. This ...

New Program: "Wednesday Evening Inquiry with S²" with Revs. Sharon Hepburn & Shawna Summers Begins Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30pm ET
New Program: “Wednesday Evening Inquiry with S²” with Revs. Sharon Hepburn & Shawna Summers Begins Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30pm ET

Join us for the brand new program, Wednesday Evening Inquiry with S², with Revs. Sharon Hepburn & Shawna Summers. It debuts ...

New Program: "The Yoga Mind" with Joanne Schneider & Elaine Wilson Begins Tuesday, June 16th at 8pm ET
New Program: “The Yoga Mind” with Joanne Schneider & Elaine Wilson Begins Tuesday, June 16th at 8pm ET

Join us for the brand new program, The Yoga Mind with Joanne Schneider & Elaine Wilson. It debuts Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 8pm ET. ...

Why Is Sanctuary Etiquette Important?
Why Is Sanctuary Etiquette Important?

As a community, we gather in the Awakening Together Sanctuary to share, be in communion with Truth and rest in stillness. Each of us brings ...

Scholarship and Benevolence Policy Update
Scholarship and Benevolence Policy Update

Awakening Together has made a small update to our Scholarship and Benevolence Policy and Procedure. The update adds Procedure VI: Board Exceptions (Benevolence). This new procedure ...

New Transcript Option for Audio Recordings!
New Transcript Option for Audio Recordings!

We are happy to offer a new option for those who would like a written transcript of our recorded audio programs. Going forward, many of our ...

A New Way to Support Awakening Together: Donate Your Used Device
A New Way to Support Awakening Together: Donate Your Used Device

Do you have an old phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, or smartwatch sitting in a drawer? Awakening Together now has a simple new way for you to ...

Now Available in Spanish: Thoughts of Awakening
Now Available in Spanish: Thoughts of Awakening

We are delighted to share that Thoughts of Awakening is now available in Spanish , This beloved book offers 365 daily thoughts for contemplation along with ...

Are You a Subscriber, But Not Yet a Member?
Are You a Subscriber, But Not Yet a Member?

Did you know that being a subscriber to the Daily Update doesn’t automatically make you a member of Awakening Together? Membership isn’t required to participate in ...

New Program: The Final Pathway
New Program: The Final Pathway

Beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:30–7:30 pm ET in the Awakening Together Sanctuary, Awakening Together offers a new program, The Final Pathway, facilitated by Rev. ...

Did You Know Awakening Together Has Podcasts?
Did You Know Awakening Together Has Podcasts?

Awakening Together has a collection of podcasts available for anyone who would like to listen to teachings, guided meditations, and contemplative reflections in podcast form. Some ...

Practicing in Community – Ongoing Ways to Engage!
Practicing in Community – Ongoing Ways to Engage!

There are many ways to stay connected through ongoing practice within our community. These programs offer a space to slow down, explore, and deepen your experience ...

How to Use the Awakening Together Radio App
How to Use the Awakening Together Radio App

Our Awakening Together radio app makes it simple to listen anytime—whether you’re tuning into a live program or catching up on recent recordings. Below is a ...

Would You Like to Serve as a Reader During the Sunday Gathering?
Would You Like to Serve as a Reader During the Sunday Gathering?

We are currently inviting Awakening Together members to volunteer as readers for our Sunday Weekly Gathering, held at 10:15 a.m. ET / 8:15 a.m. MT ...