All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary
9:30 am – Regina Dawn Akers Meditation will be played
10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. David Hemphill
Topic: “Experiencing the Direct Moment”
Description: Rev. David will be conducting a journey on experiencing the immediate moment, with an emphasis on grieving repressed emotions and reducing resistance to spiritual practice. A variety of topics will be covered including dealing with trauma, sticky topics, and repression. Also, how to complete the grieving process.
Reading: Audrey Whitehead will read Angelo Dilullo’s Awake: It’s Your Turn, Chapter 6, and an excerpt from Byron Katie in Stephen Mitchell’s Foreword for A Mind at Home with Itself.
11:30 am –Weekly Fellowship Time – Rev. George Maddox
This is the time when Awakening Together fellowships 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 – 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 – God Through Audz – Audrey Whitehead
Join Audrey Whitehead for her program God through Audz where she will read from a new Helen Hamilton book. Audrey will share, if prompted, in dedication to discerning for Truth and invites others in attendance to listen deeply, for all answers are within, and succinct, soulful sharing is encouraged.
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 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.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm QiGong with Ian McArthur
In this program, we will learn the traditional Mind, Body, and Spirit practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). Qi means life energy, referring to the energy circulating through the body, and Gong means cultivation or work. The two words are combined to describe a practice to cultivate and balance life energy. By following movements (forms) and a simple breathing technique, we encourage more Qi to flow which in turn allows us to feel more peaceful and at One with ourselves.
This practice has been followed for thousands of years in order to promote balance and wellbeing as well as a means to encourage Spiritual Awakening. Ian’s Meditative approach to Qigong allows us to experience the many benefits of Qigong. One of the beauties of Qigong is its simplicity which makes it easier for the forms to be learnt. You can start your practice at any age and begin a journey of discovery into Qigong.
For more information about Ian and to access his teachings, visit his website: www.peacefulexperience.com
3:30 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. 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 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.
7:00 pm – Deepening into Clarifying the Teachings – 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.
7:45 pm – 5th Year Anniversary Video Celebrating the Awakening Together Retreat House Will Be Played
We hope you can join us on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 7:45-9 pm ET/5:45-7 pm MT for a celebratory video created by Rev. Saina Fernandez in honor of this 5th-year anniversary of the Awakening Together Retreat House. Some wonderful surprise guests were interviewed and there are such lovely shares about the inspiration behind the Retreat House, how it all started, and just a glimpse of the day in the life at the Retreat House. Plus, a montage of pictures showing the beauty and wonder of the retreat house, La Veta, and surrounding areas.
*Sanctuary closes at 9 pm ET/7 pm MT.
All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
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