All times listed are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary
9:30 am – Contemplating Poetry Using Lectio Divina – 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.
10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Anne Blanchard
Topic: “Norming the Natural: Fear Is A Part of Life”
Description: When we embark on the spiritual path, often the motivation is to end suffering. For most people, the presence of fear equates to the presence of suffering. Since we want to eliminate suffering, we often try to do so by denying, avoiding, or eliminating fear. But what if fear is not actually coming at us but instead coming for us, coming as a wake-up call, as a helpful reminder that we may be sleeping and that there is something present which is asking for our attention? In short, what if fear lies not as an impediment to spiritual progress but is actually pointing the way to the highest lesson we could be living and learning right now?
Reading: Sheila Wright will read ACIM, Text 2.VI.9, “Fear and Conflict”.
11:30 am – Weekly Fellowship Time – Rev. Tawonda
This is the time when Awakening Together joins together in fellowship as a community. We share what is on our hearts and minds from the recent homily or anything else that is truly inspiring us.
12:00 pm – CANCELED until August 25: Just Being Here Now – Anja Janssen
An inspirational Video will be played.
12:30 pm – CANCELED today: God Through Audz – Audrey Whitehead
Join Audsie for her program ‘God through Audz’ as she reads and contemplates from Guiding Ollie Through “A Course in Miracles” Book One. It is directed and compiled by Rev. Devan Jesse Byrne. Experien
1:00 pm – Sacred Inquiry – Rev. Shawna Summers
Rev. Shawna demonstrates the art of Sacred Inquiry in real-time. Join her as she asks to see with Clarity, questioning each layer of the thinking mind, to see what beliefs are hidden in the sub-conscious. She opens deeper into beginners’ mind with humble curiosity. This is an evolving process, as she discerns for the vibrational level of each thought, exposing the source. She invites all listening to join her in their own Inquiry to experience the strength of this powerful and often surprising spiritual practice.
1:30 pm – Reflections on the Retreat ‘Letting Go of Fear’ – facilitated by Joseph Schmitz
This program allows participants of the online retreat “Letting Go of Fear” to share their insights, challenges and questions about this retreat facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard. The retreat was held online July 22 thru 26. Joseph Schmitz will facilitate this program. All are welcome to attend!
Please join us in listening to this recording of a live concert that Rev. Yolanda performed earlier in the day at the Unity Church in Norwalk, CT!
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
6:00 pm – Enlightened Leadership: Building the Foundation – Facilitated by Revs. Rhoda Makled & David Hemphill
Revs. Rhoda Makled and David Hemphill share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them.
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.
They will be using Regina Dawn Akers translation and other translations as guided.
7:00 pm – Deepening into Clarifying the Teachings – Facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
When Regina Dawn Akers announced that the “Clarifying the Teachings” program had come to its natural end, Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert felt guided to re-listen to these transformative teachings with us.
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 in the moment. We may also spend time practicing what Regina is teaching.
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.
8:00 pm ET The Sanctuary is Closed
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