The White Stone Ceremony is an acient ritual. It is a ceremony of release from bondage of any kind. We are given a white stone, a blank slate, and the freedom to choose a new beginning and a new “name” and quality to bring forth in our life. Special music with Melody Cooper.
On January 13th, Rev. Judi Elia’s lesson was “The Heart of Unity is Prayer” and Melody Cooper was our special musical guest. The core practices of Unity are Prayer and Silence. James Dillet Freeman, Poet Laureate of Unity, in an article called “What is Unity?” once wrote: “One word that describes Unity is prayer. Unity…
January 6th at 11:00 am Blessings Everyone: A Universal Worship Service honoring our One Human Family with Rev. Judi Elia, Jemila and Mike Felisko, Larry Smith and Our Music Team. Dances of Universal Peace at 1:00 pm following a Potluck Lunch. Jemila Felisko is a Sufi Cherag (minister) and her husband Mike (usually seen on…
December 30th at 11:00 am The Burning Bowl The Burning Bowl can be a powerful ritual for releasing the past year and welcoming new beginnings. It’s a symbolic release- letting go of anythnig that no longer serves you. Release old thought pattern, unfulfilled expectations, mistakes, or situations that may be holding you back from living…
December 23rd: Fourth Sunday in Advent: Joy Charles Fillmore defines joy as the happiness of God expressed through humankind. Rev. Judi’s lesson “The Heart of Unity is Joy” explored the message of Jesus that as we practice these teachings God’s joy will be in us and our joy will be complete. Special music: Keith Franx…
On December 16th, “Clothe Yourself in Love” is Rev. Judi’s theme based on the scripture of St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians 3:14. “Above all, clothe yourself in love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Join us as we explore the power of Love. Special music: Rachel Grace and our Music Team
On December 9th, Rev. Judi’s lesson was “Mary’s Great Adventure” and included the story of “Our Lady of Guadalupe” and the practices of magnifyng the good inherent in the teachings of Mary. Special Music by Keith Franx and our Music Team.
For the First Sunday in Advent, Rev. Judi’s lesson on Dec. 2nd was “Faith: It’s More Than You Think”
On Novembr 25th, our guest speaker was Mary Ellen lapp. Her lesson was “Did You Do That On Purpose?” How much of our lives do we just go through the motions? Reacting instead of considering, is this action leading me toward my life purpose? Before you can begin a journey, you must have a destination in mind. Mary Ellen has some clues for…
On November 18th, we prayed, sang, shared and honored the spiritual practice and tradition of Thanksgiving for each other, the abundant harvest and the Living Earth. This was a Family Service co-created with our children, music team, prayer team and EveryOne present. Drums and rhythm instruments were a moving addition to the service.