This Sunday in the Sanctuary~ May 23, 2021

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

Title: “Seek Ye First the Kingdom”

Description: Things often are more challenging than not getting what you want. For instance, knowing what you want, being able to clearly communicate what you want, and feeling worthy enough to receive the things you want. This Sunday, Rev. Meg will expound on the promise Jesus makes; “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) from the Bible.

Reading: Rhoda Makled will be reading Matthew Chapter 6 in NTI.

*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 Letting Go of Fear Retreat

Join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday, May 23rd at 1:30 pm ET/11:30 am MT for an upcoming program Reflections from the Letting Go of Fear Retreat. You are invited to share in this group environment amongst friends. We will be sharing our insights, breakthroughs, and wisdom that have come through. Also, please know that if you would like to just come and listen in on the rich inspiration that came from attending this powerful online retreat that was facilitated by Rev. Regina Dawn Akers that is warmly welcomed as well. Anne Blanchard will be your admin and your facilitator.

Join us at 6:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm MT for Something Genuine with Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert

Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert facilitates this program, in which Awakening Together members and friends join together to watch and discuss TED talks that reveal the Truth of ourselves and our universe based on the actual experience of ordinary people. Their insights are genuine—not based upon theory or dogma—and give us a “man on the street” perspective on what we are coming to learn through Awakening Together.

Join us at 7:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm MT for The Guiding Light with Rev. Regina Dawn Akers

Regina Dawn Akers reads selections from the book Perfect Brilliant Stillness by David Carse. The purpose of this inspired book study is to learn to stop focusing on words and concepts. Look where the pointers point! Be still and realize Perfect Brilliant Stillness just as it is. Join Regina as she dives deep into this enlightened book study which isn’t a book study at all! Here’s a link to the book here: Get the book for free

Join us at 8:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm MT for Movie Watchers Discussion Group

Sound of Metal is a 2019 American drama film directed and co-written by Darius Marder. The film stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, and Mathieu Amalric.

The film was critically acclaimed and was listed on 52 film critics’ top-ten lists for 2020. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It was also nominated for and won numerous other awards, particularly for Ahmed’s lead performance.

Keeping at bay his inner demons by devoting himself to art, metal drummer, Ruben, has been living for the moment for the past four years. Then, while on tour with his lead-singer/girlfriend, Lou, Ruben realizes that his hearing is rapidly deteriorating. As this sudden hearing loss turns his world upside down, and numbing fear paired with angry denial take over, Ruben reluctantly accepts to join a small deaf community overseen by Joe, a compassionate Vietnam War veteran. Now, Ruben needs to find some solid ground, understand that being deaf is not a handicap and that deafness isn’t something to fix. But, is Ruben willing to accept his new life and learn how to be deaf? This movie is a beautiful example of how one meets loss which ultimately helps him to uncover who he is on this wild journey.

Here is a link to a playsheet designed to facilitate contemplative movie watching: Click Here

This movie can be found only on Amazon Prime.

Jackie Greggs will lead the Movie Group’s discussion of this movie on Sunday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET/6 pm MT.