All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary
9:30 am – 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.
10:15 am- 12 pm – 10th Year Anniversary for Awakening Together
There will be three components to our anniversary celebration.
There will be a panel of speakers who will give us a first-hand glimpse of what it was like in those beginning days of Awakening Together.
Second, we will also begin sharing the interview toasts conducted by Julie Butler and Helen Avery. Julie and Helen gave generously of their time and talent by conducting short interviews with Awakening Together members who volunteered to share deeply about how Awakening Together has impacted their lives and spiritual growth.
Third, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary with a picture mosaic created by Saina, our Sanctuary Director. You can celebrate with us by adding your pictures to the mosaic link below in this announcement. This mosaic is a fun, interactive collaboration that allows you to share your most enjoyable memories of Awakening Together. You are invited to create an account with Mosaic and log in so that the pictures you share will indicate that you contributed them. It will be fun to see what images are shared and by whom. Alternatively, feel free to add pictures anonymously if that is more appealing to you.
Remember to add your pictures to this mosaic to make it even more unique and beautiful, and further celebrate 10 years of Awakening Together. Click Here to See MOSAIC
12:00 pm – Giving Up Kate! – Rev. Kate Brennan
Rev. Kate reads and shares her journal, contemplation, and experience of applying the teachings of Gentle Healing.
12:30 pm – Interview Toasts
We will continue sharing the interview toasts conducted by Julie Butler and Helen Avery. Julie and Helen gave generously of their time and talent by conducting short interviews with Awakening Together members who volunteered to share deeply about how Awakening Together has impacted their lives and spiritual growth.
1:00 pm – Sacred Inquiry – Rev. Shawna Summers
Rev. Shawna demonstrates the art of Sacred Inquiry in real-time. Join her as she follows the guidance, questioning each layer that the thinking mind throws at her in an attempt to hide the wisdom that is Inherent in us all. She is learning to go deeper into beginners’ mind with humble and honest curiosity. This is an evolving process, as she learns to feel 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 spiritual practice. The original inspiration for this half-hour came from Adyashanti’s book ‘Sacred Inquiry’.
1:30 pm – Freedom Practice Sangha – Facilitated by 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.
2:30 pm – 4:45 pm Awakening Together Radio Broadcast during the break.
This is the time designated as a break so that our Sanctuary Director may have the time to rest.
5:00 pm – The Mighty Companions – Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes
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.
6:00 pm – Enlightened Leadership: Building the Foundation – Facilitated by Revs. Jacquelyn Eckert & Rhoda Makled
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 President-Minister, Jacquelyn Eckert, and Vice President-Minister, Rhoda Makled share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them.
7:00 pm – 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.
8:00 pm – Reel of Interview Toasts for 10th Year Anniversary
We will continue sharing the interview toasts conducted by Julie Butler and Helen Avery. Julie and Helen gave generously of their time and talent by conducting short interviews with Awakening Together members who volunteered to share deeply about how Awakening Together has impacted their lives and spiritual growth.
*Sanctuary closes early tonight at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT.
All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
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All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
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