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. Melody Brauninger
Topic: “It’s Always An Inside Job”
Description: There are places along our path, when we feel lost in the illusion and see ourselves as victims of problems in the world. Then, there comes a moment of grace when we are reminded to look within. Once we hear that voice, we can rest assured we are on the road to healing. Melody will share her recent journey through such a seeming obstacle to peace, and her realization that her work was for the whole.
Reading: Joseph Schmitz will read from ACIM Lesson 107: Truth Will Correct All Errors in my Mind & a RDA teaching on Rest, Accept & Trust – Classic Audio #5: Trust and Acceptance, written message.
*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 Joy Bedford.
Join us at 12:00 pm ET/ 10:00 am MT for Just Being Here Now with Anja Janssen
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 Reflections from the Freedom from the Judge Retreat with Rev. Shawna Summers
We hope you can join us for Reflections from Freedom from the Judge Retreat that was facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert. During this program participants will reflect on the retreat with each other and also with friends joining to hear more about the retreat.
The participants will have the opportunity to share how this retreat helped them learn to recognize the voice of the judge and how they came to see that it is not their voice. They will also reflect on how they have engaged with the judge and the practices that help to disengage from it.
We welcome everyone to join us!
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Join us at 5:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm MT in Celebrating the Life of Rev. Glen Morton Ganaway
Join us as we come together as a community and honor our beloved Rev. Glen Ganaway. The Celebration of Life for Glen Ganaway will be live in the sanctuary. This event will be an opportunity for us to come together, remember Glen, and honor his incredible legacy.
As we mourn the loss of Glen, we also celebrate his life and the countless ways he enriched our community. His legacy will continue to live on through the teachings he shared, the lives he touched, and the love he spread. Glen’s vision for a world grounded in peace, love, and understanding remains a guiding light for us all.
Glen’s life was a testament to the power of transformation, love, and community. He is survived by his spouse, Rev. Yolanda Mapes, whom he adored as the love of his life.
Order of Service
Opening – Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
“We are Angels” – Rev. Yolanda Mapes
Poem – Rev. Rhoda Makled
Message – Rev. Regina Dawn Akers
Song & Commentary – Ellie & Cam Kennedy
Eulogy- Carolyn McLaury
“The Greatest Love of My Life” – Rev. Yolanda Mapes
Open Participation by All
Closing with Meditative Music – Cam Kennedy
There will also be a live Memorial for Rev. Glen Ganaway in New York City on May 14th, 2024 at 6 pm ET at Unity Center of NYC– 213 W 58th St New York, NY 10019. unity@unitycenternyc.com (212) 582-1300
“Trust The Voice That Likes You.
She Will Tell You We Are One.
AND, She Will Tell You How To Act Like It. ”
– Rev. Glen Morton Ganaway
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.
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