This Sunday in the Sanctuary ~ March 12, 2023

Join us at 9:30 am ET/ 7:30 am MT for Contemplating Poetry Using Lectio Divina with Rev. Susan Telford *Debut

Rev. Susan Telford will be guiding us in learning the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina using poetry.

In each session, Susan will read a poem, drawing from a wide range of poets, including Rumi, Hafiz, David Whyte, Mary Oliver, John O’Donohue, and many others (including her own work), then guide participants through the four steps of Lectio Divina.

Susan shares that this direct practice is a beautiful way to connect with Inner Wisdom and obtain clarity.

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

Title: “The Parable of the Barren Womb”

Description: Rev. Meg will contemplate a metaphor for the illusion of self and the nature of consciousness. The concept of ‘I Am’ is understandable as long as it exists as a concept. However, once it merges into its original state, there is no longer a subject who desires to know. The illusory entity disappears, and the root of consciousness becomes the focus of inquiry. All actions are carried out by the child of a barren woman, and all problems are those of consciousness. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the nature of our existence to uncover the source of consciousness.

Reading: Audrey Whitehead will be reading The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI) Revelations, Chapter 1, and an excerpt from Nisargadatta Maharaj’s “A Barren Woman”.

*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 1:30 pm ET/ 11:30 am MT for Reflections from the Five Unexpected Pathways to Wisdom Retreat – Facilitated by Anne Blanchard

Following the recent Awakening Together online retreat with Anne Blanchard, the retreat participants will share how this particular retreat is helping them to use seeming obstacles to awaken by seeing they are actually the pathway to healing the mind.

If you feel called to join us and listen in on the sharings, please know that all are warmly welcome.

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. Jacquelyn Eckert & Rhoda Makled *Debut

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.

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 8:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm MT for Sounds of Awakening

Rev. Yolanda’s guest, Ashley Monique Menard, is a chameleon delivering award-winning performances in Comedy, Horror, and Drama. She is the creator, director, and star of the scandalous Youtube Mockumentary “The Art of Blowing it” about fictional 90’s child star Emmy Hart and her dealing with fear, second chances, and addiction.

In her 6th season filming the LGBTQ Body Positive Series “Skeleton Crew,” she plays twins Polly and Piper and has directed several episodes. She has also won multiple awards for her role as Genevieve in “Demon Doctor” and Opal in “Wasted on the Young.”

Ashley has been Off-Broadway with “Cuff Me: The 50 Shades of Grey Parody” and toured the US with “Date Me Do Me Dump Me” Ashley has sung in almost every club in New York City with her Adele Tribute Band.

She is also the host of “The Eff Your Fears Podcast,” an inspirational pod for creatives who deal with anxiety and rejection. Ashley Monique Menard’s velvety vocals deliver “Brene Brown” intros and insightful interviews.

Rev. Yolanda, the facilitator of Sounds of Awakening, is a trans femme genderqueer actor/singer/songwriter/performance artist & interfaith minister, originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama- The Hit Recording Capital of the World. Rev. Yolanda has been making music/theater/TV/film/performance art for well over 35 years, winning the NYC MAC Award twice and inducted into both the NY Blues Hall of Fame and The GLBT Hall of Fame.

Her most recent projects are Sounds of Awakening-an inspirational music program hosted by Awakening-Together.org,  “YolandaNanda” a cd, based on her love for mantras of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh traditions, “Skeleton Crew” a 5 season LGBTQAI Soap Opera web series, and Alien Love Child Musical, an autobiographical “musical concept EP”. See and hear more music: www.Yolanda.net/audio