Wednesday Evening Service

  The Road to Enough Spencer Sherman has an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He founded Abacus Wealth Partners as a one-person business that has grown to a sustainable financial advisory firm with 70 team members managing nearly $4 billion in assets. He is the author of  The Cure for Money Madness  and  The Money and Spirit Workshop . He also teaches mindfulness meditation, lectures at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and is a certified “Search Inside Yourself” teacher. In September, Spencer brought a blend of these interests to a conversation with Dr. Edward Viljoen, "The Road to Enough." If you were unable to attend, here is a link to the video of the program.   https://vimeo.com/608385697     [You will have to cut and paste the link into your browser.] Blessings, Rev. Tara

After attending one too many vigils and memorials for victims of mass shootings, Mohammad Jabbari was talking with his son Kazem. His son suggested that they do something about the violence by supporting people in being more kind to each other. That was the birth of the Sonoma County United in Kindness project. Since that conversation, more than 1500 persons have signed the  Declaration of Unity  in support of United in Kindness. Cities around the county have endorsed the program with resolutions and proclamations affirming the power of kindness. On Wednesday, September 1 at 7 pm, come hear how the project came to be and how the work of a few dedicated people can change people's points of view. To attend the gathering at 7 pm, please use this link: http://cslsr.org/Zoom-FirstWednesday Here's the link to a brief introduction to the September Wednesday Night Live! program:  https://vimeo.com/588071157/0ba858b60e 

  Have you ever wondered what Juneteenth was all about?  Is it a legitimate holiday/celebration like Kwaanza?  What is the General Order Number 3?  Is it taught in schools today?   We will answer these and other questions about African-American’s progress from slavery to today’s achievements while looking at a continuation of inequalities...and the rise of racism in the U.S.  Join us on Wednesday, June 9th, noon to 1 pm, for a Zoom  panel discussion.  Here's the link:  tinyurl.com/Juneteenth-Panel

Love and Law  is a collection of some of Ernest Holmes's earliest on the Science of Mind. There is a lot to variety, from statements that are "the clearest explanation of Oneness I've ever read," to dogmatic pronouncements, to sentences that invite us to go deeper with reflection and dialogue. Each week, Rev. Tara draws upon one of the essays, using it to launch the discussion. Here's the schedule: April 7     Mind Your Own Business April 14   Relief from Responsibility April 21   Attracting the Great Big Things April 28   Divine Science Although Rev. Tara encourages you to get a copy of the book, she provides quotes for people to explore. Drop in and see what you think. We meet on Zoom, noon to 1 pm, all the Wednesdays in April.  Here's the link:  Zoom for LTL

  Sometimes the most challenging part of a journey is the decision to take it. Once decided, the universe moves to support your choice in remarkable ways. Join Rev. Abigail Schairer on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 pm as she reflects on decision making in her life. Her comments are based in part on Raymond Charles Barker's book, The Power of Decision , and partly on her own observations of the process. Rev. Abigail will share her thoughts then there will be some time for questions and comments.  We are live on Zoom, 7 to 7:45 pm the first Wednesday of every month. Join us. You can find details on our website. All are welcome.

  In 2020 and in the early days of this new year, we have been powerfully reminded that institutionalized racism is still active in our country. Those of us who thought we eliminated racism in the 60s or welcomed a post-racial world with the election of Barack Obama learned it wasn't so. In February, we welcome back Olivia Kinzler, Lawrence Edwards, Celeste Austin, and Calvin Johnson, to offer their reflections on race relations in the United States. Their talks may inform, challenge, and/or inspire us as they speak during Black History Month. Here are the topics for each of the Wednesday lunchtime conversations: 2/3 - Calvin Johnson - Events that have shaped race relations in the    U. S. 2/10 - Olivia Kinzler - Microaggressions 2/17 - Celeste Austin - Black Lives Matter 2/24 - Lawrence Edwards - Reflections on Bishop Michael Curry’s book, Love Is the Way There is no need to pre-register for this group. Simply come to Zoom before 12 noon. You'll find the link on ou