What’s Happening in the Sanctuary Sunday, October 27, 2024

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary

9:30 am – Contemplating Poetry Using Lectio Divina – 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. Cyndi Krupp
Topic: Practicing the Presence of God.

Description: Over and over teachers from various traditions refer to the teachings of Brother Lawrence.  During this Gathering, Rev. Cyndi Krupp will be taking us to the source with a reading and a discussion of the simplicity and the beauty which is the life and the words of this beloved 17th century Monk.

Reading: An Excerpt from “Practicing the Presence of God” – Brother Lawrence read by Jai Segal.

11:30 am – Weekly Fellowship Time – Hosted by Rona Marren
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. Experience the teachings of the first 60 Workbook Lessons of A Course in Miracles in a crisp, new, and child-like way.

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 – Retreat Reflections on the Helen Hamilton retreat – facilitated by Joseph Schmitz.
Join us for the Retreat Reflections program to hear from the recent retreat participants who attended the Helen Hamilton retreat, “Being Extraordinary & Ordinary, Living the Awakened Way“.

We will get to hear firsthand what the in-person experience was like for those in attendance. They will share any transmissions of insights, breakthroughs, or challenges that were encountered along the way during the 5-day retreat with Helen that was held October 14- 18, 2024, in person at the Retreat House in La Veta, Colorado.

You’re warmly invited to join the discussion, where we’ll deepen into the wisdom gained from the retreat, even if you weren’t able to attend in person.

2:30 – 5:00 pm – Sanctuary Closed