Wednesday Evenings in May

Have you been reading along with the weekly or daily readings in the Science of Mind textbook? I am finding it to be a lovely morning practice, sometimes leading into prayer or stillness, other times into questions and "What did Ernest mean by that?" That's when I appreciate our Wednesday evening services that explore the day's reading.

There is quite a range of topics for May, the month we focus on Spiritual Guidance and Personal Responsibility. The service begins at 7 pm, in the sanctuary. There is also meditation in Grinton Chapel at 6:30 pm for those of you who like to begin in this way.

Here is our calendar, including the textbook reading for the day:

May 4 - Rev. Janet Tobin - "Answered Prayer" 190.1-191.4

May 11 - Rev. Tara Steele - "An Image of the Divine" 195.5 - 197.4

May 18 - Rev. Kim Kaiser - "How to Heal" 201.5 - 203.3

May 25 - Dr. Edward Viljoen - "Help through Prayer at a Distance" 208.2 - 210.3

Following the service, all are welcome to join in light snacks and continue the conversation.

You can find the reading guides on the information table in the Social Hall. The year-long guide is also available electronically here Science of Mind Guide in One Year

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