This Sunday in the Sanctuary ~ June 2, 2024

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

Join us at 9:30 am ET/ 7:30 am MT for Shiny Things with Claire Bhavani

What is Truth? And how do we find it in a life that is pushed and pulled around by the cravings, aversions, and ignorance of the human mind and senses?

There can be no confusion about where to start, for it is all laid out within the eight limbs of Raja yoga, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Shiny Things provides practical guidance to apply the path of Raja Yoga in daily life, relieving suffering and accessing an inner sparkle, within a supportive group environment. It includes consideration of how we conduct ourselves in the world, how we relate to our spiritual practices, appropriate care of the body and vitality, a gradual quieting of the mind and senses, throwing out what is false, and glimpsing what is True.

We will initially use the book by Bhava Ram: The Eight Limbs of Yoga, Pathway to Liberation, as an introductory guide. If you don’t have the book, you can still join us. Later in the year, we will commence a deeper immersion into a full commentary of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Join us at 10:15 am ET/ 8:15 am MT
for Our Weekly Gathering with
Rev. Marisol Landin

Topic: “Stepping Out of the Loop”

Description: Join Rev. Marisol as she shares a conversation with Spirit on stepping out of the loop of thought and experience and what it means to let go. She will explore the desire to be free of illusion and what can get in the way of it.

Reading: Jill Grace will read from New International Bible, Matt. 26:69-75, NTI, Matthew Ch 26, v.69-75 & NTI, Revelation, Ch 22, v.10-21.

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*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. Tawonda Chase.

Join us at 12:00 pm ET/ 10:00 am MT for Just Being Here Now with Anja Janssen 

Everything is already here now, so all we have to ‘do’ is be. In this program, Anja will look deeply into the now, the present moment, to explore how truth presents itself. She will be using everyday experiences and events to practice being present with what is. She will also share a variety of teachings about the now, the illusion of time, and resting in beingness. Some of the teachers and texts she will draw from are Eckhart Tolle, Lao Tzu, Angelo Dilullo, A Course in Miracles & NTI. Join Anja in using our everyday experiences to embrace the present moment and be.

Join us at 1:30 pm ET/ 11:30 am MT for Visiting Ministers Program Informational Gathering

Rev. Cyndi Krupp will facilitate this 30 minute informational gathering about our Visiting Ministers Program. The Awakening Heart Sangha in Ajijic, Mexico is collaborating with Awakening Together in hosting our ministers. This program will include a video tour of the gorgeous grounds at this beautiful retreat center. This half-hour session is designed for both current and future ministers who are interested in serving the Awakening Heart Sangha Community in Ajijic, Mexico.

The Visiting Ministers program offers a unique opportunity for Awakening Together Ordained Ministers to extend their service to our community members residing in the Villa del Angel community. Awakening Together exclusively facilitates this initiative to support our members and foster an effective and successful sangha in the spirit of service.

For more information about the Awakening Heart Sangha Community, please visit their website at awakeningheart.love

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 6:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm MT for Enlightened Leadership: Building the Foundation with 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 with 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 8:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm MT For The Quarterly Member Meeting

In this Quarterly Member Meeting, President Minister, Rhoda Makled will share about:

• • • • • • Financials for Awakening Together.
          • Details about Awakening Together’s 2024 Pilgrimage to New Mexico.
          • The available Retreat House Caretaker position.
          • “Sangha is the New Guru” Retreat

Awakening Together extends a warm invitation to all members to join our Quarterly Member Meeting. Your presence is not only valued but considered an integral part of the shared vision and purpose that has made this community thrive.

Enter the Sanctuary or see the complete listing of speakers.