Wednesday Evening Service

Join Rev. Tara Steele and Ministerial Intern Lawrence Edwards for a conversation exploring your life's purpose. We'll draw upon Stephen Cope's book, The Great Work of Your Life, over the five April Wednesdays from noon to 1 pm. Cope's commentary draws from the Bhagavad Gita with examples from extraordinary and ordinary lives. Here are the topics for each week of this free class: April 8 - Henry David Thoreau - What's the Big Deal? April 15 - Robert Frost - You Are Your Purpose April 22 - Mary Ann Woodman - Our Aversions: Key to Freedom April 29- Harriet Tubman - There Is Within You That Knows And here are the Zoom details:       Zoom Link      Meeting ID: 660 730 808 All are welcome to this free class.

Photo by  Jordan Wozniak  on  Unsplash Our theme this year is "Beyond 20/20 Spiritual Vision."  In February, we have our first special month-long evening program, celebrating Black History Month. Here are the speakers and topics for Wednesday evenings in February, usually in Waggoner Hall, 7 to 8 pm: February 5   -  Lawrence  Edwards, RScP - The Influence of Black Music on Culture in the US February 12  - Calvin Johnson - Just Mercy, The Work of Bryan Stevenson February 19  - Olivia Kinzler - The Political Scene: How Far Have We REALLY Come?! February 26  - Celeste Austin - A Journey of Family, Prayer, and Transformation, with the Prayer Chapel Singers, in the sanctuary Our Wednesday evening meditation from 6 to 6:45 pm continues.      Rev. Siota Belle leads a meditation circle in Waggoner Hall. This weekly gathering, Inviting the Sacred,  welcomes you whether you are a longtime meditator or new to the ...

Dawid Zawila, unsplash.com The New Year brings new Wednesday Wisdom experiences. All of these events are free, and love offerings are gratefully received. Every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 pm, Rev. Siota Belle leads a meditation circle in Waggoner Halls. It's called Inviting the Sacred . Whether you are a longtime meditator or new to the practice, you are welcome. Four months out of the year, you are invited to register for  Lunchtime Learning , a free one-hour class from noon to 1 pm. January's class is led by Dr. Edward Viljoen. For those of you who registered ahead or at the first class, here are the topics: January 8 - Goals January 15 - Vision January 22 - Affirmations January 29 - Release Now and then throughout the year, there are special Wednesday evenings. On January 29, at 7 pm, join Karen Drucker as she leads us in a Sacred Singing Night . In community, we'll enjoy beautiful songs, prayer, and stillness. All are welcome to this free event.

January 2020 Lunchtime Learning, January 8, 14, 22, 29, Noon to 1 pm Dr. Edward “A Fresh Start”, Social Hall January 8 - Goals January 15 - Vision January 22 - Affirmation January 29 - Release Inviting the Sacred, Meditation Circle, January 8, 14, 22, 29, 6 to 6:45 pm Facilitated by Rev. Siota Belle, Waggoner Hall Devotional Singing with Karen Drucker, January 29, 7 to 8 pm

As we move through the season of holidays, renewal, and powerful intention, know that your aspirations, your prayers, your yearnings, matter. Spirit is always present, responding to your thoughts, your feelings, your highest good.  Blessings in this time of Solstice, as days begin to lengthen, seeds sprout in the warming soil, and hearts fill with compassion for all. The New Year brings Wednesday Wisdom, free classes, facilitated evening meditation, occasional special evening programs. You can see more details on the tab "Topics and Presenters" or simply click  HERE.  Wednesdays in January, beginning January 8, join Dr. Edward for Lunchtime Learning, noon to 1 pm, in the social hall.  At 6 pm, every Wednesday, Rev. Siota Belle facilitates a meditation circle in Room 11, North Wing.

Photo by  Joanna Kosinska  on  Unsplash Having considered hope and peace, this Wednesday, we move into joy. This Divine quality has a sweetness and presence that is deeper and more lasting than our moments of happiness. Join with Rev. Joyce Kinzel as she explores how we open to and experience joy, in special moments and in everyday life. The conversation begins at 7 pm in Waggoner Hall, North Wing. Everyone is welcome. Love offerings are gratefully received.

Photo by  Deniz Altindas  on  Unsplash We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama This Wednesday we celebrate peace, beginning with the stillness of contemplation then moving into a conversation about the meaning of peace. Rev. Tara brings a simple phrase to the discussion, "Peace means no fighting." The gathering begins at 7 pm in Waggoner Hall. There is facilitated meditation in Room 11 at 6:15 to deepen your experience of stillness before we meet. All are welcome. Offerings for the love of our center are gratefully received.