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 *Debut*
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. Meghan Reinhart
Title: “The Parable of the Barren Womb”
Description: Rev. Meg will contemplate a metaphor for the illusion of self and the nature of consciousness. The concept of ‘I Am’ is understandable as long as it exists as a concept. However, once it merges into its original state, there is no longer a subject who desires to know. The illusory entity disappears, and the root of consciousness becomes the focus of inquiry. All actions are carried out by the child of a barren woman, and all problems are those of consciousness. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the nature of our existence to uncover the source of consciousness.
Reading: Audrey Whitehead will be reading The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI) Revelations, Chapter 1, and an excerpt from Nisargadatta Maharaj’s “A Barren Woman”.
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 new program God through Audz where she will read from Helen Hamilton’s, Dissolving the Ego. 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 *Recording
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 – Reflections from the 5 Unexpected Pathways to Wisdom Retreat – Facilitated by Anne Blanchard
Following the recent Awakening Together online retreat with Anne Blanchard, the retreat participants will share how this particular retreat is helping them to use seeming obstacles to awaken by seeing they are actually the pathway to healing the mind.
If you feel called to join us and listen in on the sharings, please know that all are warmly welcome.
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 *Debut*
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 – Sounds of Awakening – Facilitated by Rev. Yolanda Mapes
Rev. Yolanda’s guest, Ashley Monique Menard, is a chameleon delivering award-winning performances in Comedy, Horror, and Drama. She is the creator, director, and star of the scandalous Youtube Mockumentary “The Art of Blowing it” about fictional 90’s child star Emmy Hart and her dealing with fear, second chances, and addiction.
In her 6th season filming the LGBTQ Body Positive Series “Skeleton Crew,” she plays twins Polly and Piper and has directed several episodes. She has also won multiple awards for her role as Genevieve in “Demon Doctor” and Opal in “Wasted on the Young.”
Ashley has been Off-Broadway with “Cuff Me: The 50 Shades of Grey Parody” and toured the US with “Date Me Do Me Dump Me” Ashley has sung in almost every club in New York City with her Adele Tribute Band.
She is also the host of “The Eff Your Fears Podcast,” an inspirational pod for creatives who deal with anxiety and rejection. Ashley Monique Menard’s velvety vocals deliver “Brene Brown” intros and insightful interviews.
Rev. Yolanda, the facilitator of Sounds of Awakening, is a trans femme genderqueer actor/singer/songwriter/
Her most recent projects are Sounds of Awakening-an inspirational music program hosted by Awakening-Together.org, “YolandaNanda” a cd, based on her love for mantras of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh traditions, “Skeleton Crew” a 5 season LGBTQAI Soap Opera web series, and Alien Love Child Musical, an autobiographical “musical concept EP”. See and hear more music: www.Yolanda.net/audio
*Sanctuary closes at 9 pm ET/7 pm MT.
All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
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