This Sunday in the Sanctuary ~ October 27, 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 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 Gathering with
Rev. Cyndi Krupp

Title: “Practicing the Presence of God”

Description: Time and again, teachers from various spiritual traditions reference the wisdom of Brother Lawrence. In this Gathering, Rev. Cyndi Krupp will guide us back to the source, offering a reading and discussion on the profound simplicity and beauty found in the life and words of this beloved 17th-century monk.

Reading: Jai Segal will read an excerpt from Practicing the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence.

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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 Rona Marren.

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 Helen Hamilton Retreat

Join us to hear from the recent retreat participants who attended the Helen Hamilton retreat, “Being Extraordinary & Ordinary, Living the Awakened Way“.

We will get to hear firsthand what the in-person experience was like for those in attendance. They will share any transmissions of insights, breakthroughs, or challenges that were encountered along the way during the 5-day retreat with Helen.

You’re warmly invited to join the discussion, where we’ll deepen into the wisdom gained from the retreat, even if you weren’t able to attend in person.

All are welcome to join!

Join us at 5:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm MT for The Mighty Companions Hour – The Voice That likes You with Rev. Yolanda Mapes

Join Rev. Yolanda as she continues to share her beautiful voice and heart during The Mighty Companions Hour. This is a program she and her late, beloved husband, Rev. Glen Ganaway began in 2020.

Rev. Yolanda Mapes, who is an interfaith minister, shares 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.

You can discover more about the Mighty Companions on this website: www.themightycompanions.com. Also, Rev. Yolanda has a site where you can purchase her beautiful, spiritually uplifting music: www.Yolanda.net/audio If you feel to contribute to her ministry, you can do so here: www.patreon.com/RevYolanda

Join us at 6:00 pm ET/ 4:00 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 7:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm MT for Movie Watchers Discussion Group with Laura “Joy” Bedford

Movies are modern day parables. Watching movies with your inner guide can inform rather than just entertain you. This Spirit Led Movie Watchers Discussion Group, facilitates the participants’ ability to identify spiritual themes in everyday movies and to use movies as a way of uncovering unconscious beliefs about ourselves and the world we live in.

Walter Mitty, (played by Ben Stiller) develops photos for a magazine in a dimly lit basement. To escape his mundane life, he imagines himself as a hero in exciting stories. When an unexpected opportunity arises during a moment of uncertainty and confusion, Walter decides to take a leap of faith, discovering his own worth and embracing a fearless life. The film also stars Kristen Wiig and Shirley MacLaine.

This delightful film was chosen for its rich array of awakening topics. These include saying “yes” to life and “no” to ego, finding connection with others, and drawing closer together. The film also explores feeling life in all its energetic qualities, seeing beyond the walls of the mind, following light and guidance, and facing fear and the unknown. Additionally, it emphasizes experiencing a sense of flowing ease—seemingly miraculous synchronicities—rather than trying to force outcomes and missing what is already present: Divine Love and a Self that knows us better than we know ourselves!

Please note, this is the 2013 version of the film with Ben Stiller, not the 1947 version.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty can be watched on YouTube, Amazon, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Pluto TV, Fandango at Home & Roku.

Trailer for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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The Sanctuary will close at 8:00 pm ET

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