All times listed are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary
9:30 am – Shiny Things – Claire Bhavani
What is Truth? And how do we find it in a life that is pushed and pulled around by the cravings, aversions, and ignorance of the human mind and senses? There can be no confusion about where to start, for it is all laid out within the eight limbs of Raja yoga, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Shiny Things provides practical guidance to apply the path of Raja Yoga in daily life, relieving suffering and accessing an inner sparkle, within a supportive group environment. It includes consideration of how we conduct ourselves in the world, how we relate to our spiritual practices, appropriate care of the body and vitality, a gradual quieting of the mind and senses, throwing out what is false, and glimpsing what is True.
We will initially use the book by Bhava Ram: The Eight Limbs of Yoga, Pathway to Liberation, as an introductory guide. If you don’t have the book, you can still join us. Later in the year, we will commence a deeper immersion into a full commentary of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Melody Brauninger
Topic: “It’s Always an Inside Job.”
Description: There are places along our path, when we feel lost in the illusion and see ourselves as victims of problems in the world. Then, there comes a moment of grace when we are reminded to look within. Once we hear that voice, we can rest assured we are on the road to healing. Melody will share her recent journey through such a seeming obstacle to peace, and her realization that her work was for the whole.
Reading: Joseph Schmitz will read ACIM Lesson 107: Truth will correct all errors in my mind and Regina Dawn Akers’ teaching on Rest, Accept & Trust – Classic Audio #5: Trust and Acceptance (read written message).
11:30 am – Weekly Fellowship Time – Laura~Joy Bedford
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 – Just Being Here Now – 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.
12:30 pm – 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 Freedom from the Judge Retreat – Facilitated by Rev. Shawna Summers
You are invited to join us for Reflections on the Freedom from the Judge Retreat that was facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert. This retreat was held online April 26, 27 & 28, 2024. This program gives participants an opportunity to reflect on the retreat with each other and also with friends joining to hear more about the retreat.
The participants will have the opportunity to share how this retreat helped them learn to recognize the voice of the judge and how they came to see that it is not their voice. They will also reflect on how they have engaged with the judge and the practices that help to disengage from it.
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2:30 pm – 4:45 pm The Sanctuary Is Closed
5:00 pm – SPECIAL PROGRAM: The Celebration of Life for Glen Ganaway
Join us as we come together as a community and honor our beloved Rev. Glen Ganaway. We will celebrate his life and the countless ways he enriched our community. His legacy will continue to live on through the teachings he shared, the lives he touched, and the love he spread. Glen’s vision for a world grounded in peace, love, and understanding remains a guiding light for us all. Glen’s life was a testament to the power of transformation, love, and community. He is survived by his spouse, Rev. Yolanda Mapes, whom he adored as the love of his life. This program will be allowed to continue into the next hour as needed so that all who feel to share will have time.
Order of Service
Opening – Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
“We are Angels” – Rev. Yolanda Mapes
Poem – Rev. Rhoda Makled
Message – Rev. Regina Dawn Akers
Song & Commentary – Ellie & Cam Kennedy
Eulogy- Carolyn McLaury
“The Greatest Love of My Life” – Rev. Yolanda Mapes
Open Participation by All
Closing with Meditative Music – Cam Kennedy
Beginning time is flexible – 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 President-Minister, Rev. Rhoda Makled, and Rev. David Hemphill share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles to fully embody them. They will read Regina Dawn Aker’s translation of the Tao Te Ching, and may refer to other translations as guided.
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Deepening into Clarifying the Teachings – Facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
During this program Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert will guide us as we will listen to a portion of each previously recorded “Clarifying the Teachings” program, which was originally taught by our Founding Minister, Regina Dawn Akers. Afterward, we will spend time contemplating and sharing what is most alive for us now. We may also spend time practicing what Regina is teaching. Bring your journals, openness, and curiosity as we explore what is revealed and ready to be seen. We invite you to join us.
8:00 pm The Sanctuary is Closed
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