This Sunday in the Sanctuary ~November 19, 2023

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 Contemplating Poetry Using Lectio Divina with Rev. Susan Telford

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. Michelle Costa

Topic:  “The Holiest of All the Spots on Earth”

Description: A Course in Miracles says “The holiest of all the spots on earth is where an ancient hatred has become a present love.” How is it possible that hatred becomes love? A year ago I would have said that my ‘ancient hatred’ could never be transformed into love.  In my homily, I will be sharing my journey from hatred to love.

Reading: Sharon Slyter will read from The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI) and A Course in Miracles (ACIM).

*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.

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Join us at 1:30 pm ET/ 11:30 am MT for Freedom Practice Sangha – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard

This will be a time of sharing our inquiries, insights, and challenges, listening to others, or just knowing that we are in community as we find that undefended place within ourselves that longs to be free.

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, now 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 7:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm MT for a Pre-recording of the Satsang with Tom Das

Julie Butler interviewed Tom Das.

Tom, a resident of London, is a spiritual guide who shares a profound message of freedom from suffering. His journey from intense spiritual seeking to the simple, unadorned realization of life as it is, offers insights that are both profound and accessible. Tom’s teachings, rooted in the grace of simplicity and direct experience, extend an invitation to step beyond illusions and embrace the extraordinary ordinariness of life.

This Satsang recording offers attendees a unique opportunity to delve deeper into Tom Das’ spiritual journey and insights. It’s a chance to reflect on the profound yet simple truths that characterize Tom’s teachings.

You can find out more about Tom on his YouTube Channel @TomDasNonduality or his website: tomdas.com.

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

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