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 – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Michele Hojnacki
Topic: “Being Present with What Is ”
Description: A. H. Almaas’ says something beautiful and important about emotions. He says, “If you feel an emotion completely, without adding anything to it, it will transform to reveal its true condition, which is our True Nature in one particular flavor or another.” When we take our hands off of our experiences and just allow what is, healing happens revealing True Nature. Through the sharing of a recent contemplation, Rev. Michele will demonstrate how the practice of presence can reveal True Nature.
Reading: Sarah Hill will read from The Unfolding Now: Realizing Your True Nature Through the Practice of Presence by A. H. Almaas.
11:30 am –Weekly Fellowship Time – Rev. Tawonda Chase
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 *Recording
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 – 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 *Recording
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 in order 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.
8:00 pm – Movie Watcher Discussion Group – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This movie group will be a different experience since we will be watching this fun, festive movie together in the Sanctuary and then sharing our contemplations with some of the suggestions written below.
Remember the excitement you felt when you first watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas? How year after year when Christmas time rolled around you couldn’t wait to watch it again? Getting lost in the bright, colorful, alive animation of the cartoon, the dastardliness of the Grinch, and the innocence of all the Whos in Whoville was just part of the fun. Well during this month’s Awakening Together’s Movie Discussion Group, we will be reprising that annual watching tradition by joining together in the Sanctuary and viewing this classic TV special together.
As we watch we will consider the following questions: What if this classic children’s tale is really a very deep Truth teaching in disguise? What if this too is an example of the consistent wisdom in the universe which, once one opens their heart to it, appears everywhere by the hand of universal grace? And, more specifically, what unique inner guidance is here for us to discern in this timeless holiday standard that helps us live more in tune with our true nature, awakening to One True Self? Directly following the showing, we will have an opportunity to share our experiences, our insights, and any new revelations that arise from watching together with inner wisdom. We really do hope you can join us.
*Sanctuary closes at 9 pm ET/7 pm MT.
All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
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