This Sunday in the Sanctuary ~ December 3, 2023

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

Join us at 10:15 am ET/ 8:15 am MT for Our Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. David Hemphill

Topic:  “Being Present with What Is ”

Description: Rev. David will be conducting a journey on experiencing the immediate moment, with an emphasis on grieving repressed emotions and reducing resistance to spiritual practice. A variety of topics will be covered including dealing with trauma, sticky topics, and repression. Also, how to complete the grieving process.

Reading: Audrey Whitehead will read Angelo Dilullo’s Awake: It’s Your Turn, Chapter 6, and an excerpt from Byron Katie in Stephen Mitchell’s Foreword for A Mind at Home with Itself.

*Weekly gathering is held every Sunday morning at 10:15 am ET/8:15 am MT in the Awakening Together Sanctuary. Join us after the Gathering for our Fellowship Time, hosted by Rev. George Maddox.

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Join us at 1:00 pm ET/ 11:00 am MT for Sacred Inquiry

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’.

Join us at 2:30 pm ET/ 12:30 pm MT for Qigong with Ian McArthur

In this program, we practice 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 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 in Qigong.

Join us at 5:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm MT for The Mighty Companions 

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.

Join us at 6:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm MT for Enlightened Leadership: Building the Foundation – Revs. Rhoda Makled & David Hemphill

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 Vice President-Minister, Rev. Rhoda Makled, and Rev. David Hemphill share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them. In addition to the 2 versions already being read from the Tao, the pair will also read Regina Dawn Aker’s translation of the Tao Te Ching.

Join us at 7:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm MT for 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.

Join us at 7:45 pm ET/ 5:45 pm MT for the 5th Year Celebration of the Awakening Together Retreat House

We hope you can join us on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 7:45-9 pm ET/5:45-7 pm MT for a celebratory video created by Rev. Saina Fernandez in honor of this 5th-year anniversary of the Awakening Together Retreat House. Some wonderful surprise guests were interviewed and there are such lovely shares about the inspiration behind the Retreat House, how it all started, and just a glimpse of the day in the life at the Retreat House. Plus, a montage of pictures showing the beauty and wonder of the retreat house, La Veta, and surrounding areas.

The Sanctuary will close at 9 pm ET/7 pm MT.

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