OUR TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR! Vol. 27, No. 7 “An independent publication for news about metaphysical activities” July 2009 Rev. Dr. Mary A. Tumpkin Metaphysical Study Society The Society for the Study of Metaphysical Religion (SSMR) will conduct a special sem- inar on Malinda Cramer during the 94th Annual International New Thought Alliance (INTA) World Congress to be held at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, IL, August 24-28. The SSMR seminar is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, August 27. Malinda Cramer was the co-founder and first president of the International Divine Science Association and a student of Emma Curtis Hopkins at the Christian Science Theological Seminary in Chicago. Ernest Holmes, the founder of Religious Science, as well as Dr. Claudine Whitaker and Dr. Carleton Whitehead, former pastors of the First Church of Religious Science in Chicago, were all ordained as Divine Science ministers as was the legendary Emmet Fox. Panelists for the SSMR seminar are Dr. Mary A. Tumpkin of the Universal Truth Center in Miami Gardens, Florida, former interim pastor of Christ Universal Temple; Dr. Christopher Bazemore and Dr. Anne Kunath, both of the United Divine Science Ministerial School; and Rev. Cynthia Lippert, INTA Congress Program Coordinator. For details on registration, please see the INTA Congress ad on the back cover of this issue or call the North Shore Center for Spiritual Living at 847 492-0500. In addition to full conference registration, daily and half-daily registration will be avail- able at the door Mary Pullins 108th Birthday, WOW Mary Magalene Sykes Pegues Pullins will be celebrating her 108th birthday on Friday, July 3rd. She is the grandmother of the late Disc Jockey, Mr. Richard Pegues on WVON radio. She is a member of Christ Universal Temple, where Rev. Johnnie Coleman is Founder and Pastor Emeritus. Mary also has affiliations with several other churches. She lives in the Chatham area and supports chari- ty with finance and services. Her motto is, “Don’t put off today for tomorrow.” She still remembers dates, times and places. She’s someone you should know. Weight Loss Secret The Peace Center will be hosting a spiritu- ally based weight loss class series entitled “Making Peace With Your Body - The Great Weight Loss Secret Revealed!!!!” on Wednesdays, June 24-July 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Peace Center, 6833 Stanley Avenue, in Berwyn. A fee is involved. Why are so many dieters unable to keep the weight off permanently? This class looks beyond the physical reasons like calories and exercise to reveal the inner reasons behind excess weight. This class approaches reaching one’s ideal weight as a spiritual journey which ultimately brings us closer to God and to greater self appreciation. You will also listen to portions of the new Abraham-Hicks CDs on the Law of Attraction and Weight Loss, “Think and Grow Thin.” The suggested text for the class is Thin Through the Power of Spirit by Lucia Capodilupo. Copies are avail- able for purchase at The Peace Center. For more information call 708 749-8888 or write [email protected]. To register in advance, see their site on meetup.com. Rev. Aleksandra Sikora Ordination Celebration The Oak Park Church of Religious Science is pleased to announce the Ordination of Rev. Aleksandra Sikora on July 17, at Drury Lane, Oakbrook. They invite you to share in this momentous occasion and celebration. The special event will start with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. The ordi- nation ceremony begins at 7 p.m., followed by a formal dinner and live music program. A representative from International Centers for Spiritual Living will officiate. Rev. Aleks, an originating member of OPCRS, was installed as its Pastor in 2006 following the transition of its founder and co- pastor, Rev. Harriet Smolka. She began her studies of Religious Science under the tute- lage of Dr. Carlton Whitehead, at the First Chicago Church of Religious Science. A licensed Religious Science Practitioner since 1994, Rev. Aleks graduated from Oak Park Church’s first Fourth-Year ministerial training class, receiving her minister’s license in 1997. As Senior Staff Minister from 2002 to 2006, Rev. Aleks played a vital role in the spiritual, educational, and outreach activities of OPCRS. As Pastor, she has led and guided a new era of growth and change at the Oak Park Church of Religious Science. Please join her. All ministers attending are invited to participate in the formal robed pro- cessional. The dinner, accompanied by live musical entertainment, featuring The Harry Steckman Trio, is $60 per person. All respons- es must be received by July 3, 2009. Call 773 889-4700 for more information or to RSVP. Have A Happy Fourth of July Have A Happy Fourth of July
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OUR TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR!Vol. 27, No. 7 “An independent publication for news about metaphysical activities” July 2009
Rev. Dr. Mary A. TumpkinMetaphysical Study Society
The Society for the Study of MetaphysicalReligion (SSMR) will conduct a special sem-inar on Malinda Cramer during the 94thAnnual International New Thought Alliance(INTA) World Congress to be held at theHilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort inBloomingdale, IL, August 24-28. The SSMRseminar is scheduled for Thursday afternoon,August 27.
Malinda Cramer was the co-founder andfirst president of the International DivineScience Association and a student of EmmaCurtis Hopkins at the Christian ScienceTheological Seminary in Chicago. ErnestHolmes, the founder of Religious Science, aswell as Dr. Claudine Whitaker and Dr.Carleton Whitehead, former pastors of theFirst Church of Religious Science in Chicago,were all ordained as Divine Science ministersas was the legendary Emmet Fox.
Panelists for the SSMR seminar are Dr.Mary A. Tumpkin of the Universal TruthCenter in Miami Gardens, Florida, formerinterim pastor of Christ Universal Temple; Dr.Christopher Bazemore and Dr. Anne Kunath,both of the United Divine Science MinisterialSchool; and Rev. Cynthia Lippert, INTACongress Program Coordinator.
For details on registration, please see theINTA Congress ad on the back cover of thisissue or call the North Shore Center forSpiritual Living at 847 492-0500.
In addition to full conference registration,daily and half-daily registration will be avail-able at the door
Mary Pullins108th Birthday, WOW
Mary Magalene Sykes Pegues Pullins willbe celebrating her 108th birthday on Friday,July 3rd. She is the grandmother of the lateDisc Jockey, Mr. Richard Pegues on WVONradio. She is a member of Christ UniversalTemple, where Rev. Johnnie Coleman isFounder and Pastor Emeritus. Mary also hasaffiliations with several other churches. Shelives in the Chatham area and supports chari-ty with finance and services. Her motto is,“Don’t put off today for tomorrow.” She stillremembers dates, times and places. She’ssomeone you should know.
Weight Loss SecretThe Peace Center will be hosting a spiritu-
ally based weight loss class series entitled“Making Peace With Your Body - The GreatWeight Loss Secret Revealed!!!!” onWednesdays, June 24-July 22, from 7 to 8:30p.m., at the Peace Center, 6833 StanleyAvenue, in Berwyn. A fee is involved.
Why are so many dieters unable to keep theweight off permanently? This class looksbeyond the physical reasons like calories andexercise to reveal the inner reasons behindexcess weight. This class approaches reachingone’s ideal weight as a spiritual journey whichultimately brings us closer to God and togreater self appreciation. You will also listento portions of the new Abraham-Hicks CDs onthe Law of Attraction and Weight Loss,“Think and Grow Thin.” The suggested textfor the class is Thin Through the Power ofSpirit by Lucia Capodilupo. Copies are avail-able for purchase at The Peace Center.
For more information call 708 749-8888 orwrite [email protected].
To register in advance, see their site onmeetup.com.
Rev. Aleksandra SikoraOrdination CelebrationThe Oak Park Church of Religious Science
is pleased to announce the Ordination of Rev.Aleksandra Sikora on July 17, at Drury Lane,Oakbrook.
They invite you to share in this momentousoccasion and celebration. The special eventwill start with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. The ordi-nation ceremony begins at 7 p.m., followed bya formal dinner and live music program. Arepresentative from International Centers forSpiritual Living will officiate.
Rev. Aleks, an originating member ofOPCRS, was installed as its Pastor in 2006following the transition of its founder and co-pastor, Rev. Harriet Smolka. She began herstudies of Religious Science under the tute-lage of Dr. Carlton Whitehead, at the FirstChicago Church of Religious Science. Alicensed Religious Science Practitioner since1994, Rev. Aleks graduated from Oak ParkChurch’s first Fourth-Year ministerial trainingclass, receiving her minister’s license in 1997.As Senior Staff Minister from 2002 to 2006,Rev. Aleks played a vital role in the spiritual,educational, and outreach activities ofOPCRS. As Pastor, she has led and guided anew era of growth and change at the Oak ParkChurch of Religious Science.
Please join her. All ministers attending areinvited to participate in the formal robed pro-cessional. The dinner, accompanied by livemusical entertainment, featuring The HarrySteckman Trio, is $60 per person. All respons-es must be received by July 3, 2009. Call 773889-4700 for more information or to RSVP.
Have A Happy Fourth of JulyHave A Happy Fourth of July
Christ Universal Temple11901 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Ilinois, 60643 (773) 568-2282
www.cutemple.orgFounder Rev. Dr. Johnnie Colemon
We Believe That It is God’s Will That Every Individual On TheFace of This Earth Should Live A Healthy, Happy and Prosperous Life!
We Are A Church For All People! Come and Worship With Us On Sunday Mornings!
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noonSunday School 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
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The early registration has been extended toJuly 15!
Join in for this first-of-its-kind event forLake County women. Keynote speaker isMarianne Williamson, bestselling author andinternationally acclaimed speaker on spiritual,political and personal issues. Additional expe-riential workshops and lectures facilitated byan incredible group of women leaders willprovide support, tools and key strategies tolead powerfully, successfully AND soulfully.Don’t miss out! Sign up now for early regis-tration! Space is limited.
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Spiritual Community EventsFree Family Movie Night, on the Big
Screen TV, features Quest for Camelot, July16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The Center forSpiritual Evolution, 204 Spring Street in Cary.Everyone is invited, bring the whole neigh-borhood! Popcorn is supplied, but pleasebring your own soft drinks. The next showingis August 20, “Balto 2 Wolf Quest.”
Spiritually progressive women, seeking thecompany of other like minded women, meetSunday, July 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,after service. Requests for confidentiality arecompletely honored in this sacred wom-en�s circle of all ages. It starts with check-ins and if someone needs extra prayers, thegroup offers help. In a lay-led exploration ofdifferent topics facilitated by a differentwoman each month, viewpoints are freelyexpressed without judgment or need for con-sensus. Circles often include a guided medita-tion followed by what surfaced from theimmersion and what others in the group cando to support each other.
The Center’s children’s Science of Mindcurriculum is Castles of Creation (toddlerthrough 5th grade). This program runs yearround concurrent with the 10 a.m. SundayService. Another ongoing center service isBuddhist meditation every Tuesday at 10 a.m.with Bhanta Sujatha ($10 donation).
As a trans-denominational church center,all activities are open to everyone withoutobligation. A 9:30 guided meditation precedes10 a.m. service. Coffee, fellowship and con-versation are shared after Sunday serviceevery week.
The Center for Spiritual Evolution, is aReligious Science community, at 204 SpringStreet, in Cary, phone 847 516-1950 or visitwww.newthoughtmchenry.org.
Living Your Passions WorkshopCertified Passion Test facilitator, Dan
Hanneman, will help people tap into deeplyheld passions and map out how to fulfill them,at the Center for Spiritual Evolution, 204Spring Street, Cary, in a workshop, on July 19,from 12 noon til 3 p.m.
With an extensive background as a profes-sional counselor and certified hypnotherapistwith combined business and professionalbackgrounds in spiritual life coaching, meta-physics, Religious Science healing, hypnosis,psychology, motivational techniques, and per-sonal/business development systems, Han-neman is the founder and CEO of BlockBustYour Path. He says, “to be happy and fulfilledat the deepest part of being, the key is living alife favoring our deepest passions. Everyone’sunique passions are the touchstones to master-ing personal destiny. By following them, youare led to the center of your soul. Joy, fulfill-ment, and prosperity awaits everyone there.”
According to a Harris Interactive study,only 20% of working Americans are passion-ate about what they do. That means 80% areunfulfilled, unsatisfied, even unhappy. It’stime to turn those statistics on their head, sayNew York Times bestselling authors of ThePassion Test, Chris Attwood and Janet BrayAttwood. “In this global economy, peoplecan’t afford to do things they’re not passionateabout, because they’ll lose their jobs,” saysJanet Bray Attwood. “In a study of over 300enduringly successful people, the one com-mon characteristic of all of them was that theyknew their passions and they made choicesbased on them. Success today depends onknowing and following one’s passions.”
Jack Canfield, author of Conversations withGod, made highly significant changes in hislife on two occasions through the Passion Testprocess. According to Hanneman, “when youconsistently follow the system there is nothingthat will stop you from your greatest aspira-tions and dreams.”
The Living Your Passions workshop firstpinpoints five core passions which offer cluesto every person’s unique and special role inthe world. Then markers are identified to helpone actualize the experience of core passions.The workshop includes a vision board andwriting “passion pages” for greater clarity.Participants then live more happily by practic-ing “Intention-Attention-No Tension” whilemaking clear choices which favor their pas-sions.
Suggested donation for the Living YourPassions workshop is $30.
SOS Women’s GroupThe “Sister’s of the Spirit” women’s group
from Unity Church of Crystal Lake, 200Ellsworth, gathers at Panera’s in Crystal Lakeon Friday, July 26th at 6:30 for “sisterhood.”A meeting follows from 7 to 9 p.m.
This group celebrates the joys of life’slighter side while supporting each other in thespirit of freedom and love.
For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.
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Lake group is to participate in acts of kindnessin the community in order to demonstrate theprincipal of Oneness with all beings.Participants will actively be the hands and feetof God, choosing to raise the consciousness ofthe planet by being the change they wish tosee in the world.
This group meets at 7 p.m., on July 14, atKorte Architecture, 135 Beardsley Street,Crystal Lake.
Regular attendance is not necessary.Monthly kindness events are planned at eachmeeting.
For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.
Let Me Please Lord, let me continue to be still and
sit still.Let me linger in the silence of my soul and
listen to Your voice.
Please Lord, let me hunger for the answersthat come from sitting still and being still. AsI linger and honor the moments when my soulrejoices from hearing That voice.
Please Lord, let me continue to do Your willas I get mine out of the way. While I contin-ue to know The voice that I hear, better andbetter. Wileyetta Harris
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Potpourri of SpeakersFavorite guest speakers and leaders of The
Center for Spiritual Evolution will be featuredin July on Sundays at 10 a.m., at 204 SpringStreet in Cary.
Professional senior counselor and certifiedhypnotherapist, Dan Hanneman delivers “ThePower of Your Decision,” on July 5th. Asfounder and CEO of BlockBust Your Path,Hanneman combines his business and profes-sional background in spiritual life coaching,metaphysics, Religious Science healing, hyp-nosis, psychology, motivational techniques,and personal/business development systems.
Fully animated living emerges when peoplemake a decision to change for (the) good. Tounshackle one’s habitual negative thought pat-terns requires a decision that is made to sup-port the new thought pattern. As a licensedReligious Science Practitioner, Dan will sharehis personal revelations while referring to thepre-eminent work from Rev. Charles Barker,“The Power of Decision.”
As Blockbust Your Path Talk Radio host,Hanneman recently launched a business pro-gram called, “Spiritual RockStars,” whereheart-centered entrepreneurs become success-ful by serving all the clients they are meant toserve. The weekly show broadcasts topexperts from a wide range of fields to removepersonal blocks so that a more successfulbusiness and personal life unfolds.
July 12, features Rev. Joette Waters, whowill talk about “Choosing to be Happy.” As amotivational speaker and founder of theEmpowerment Center Chicago, Joette teachespractical principles for personal growth byfacilitating classes, workshops, and seminars.Honoring all great truths and philosophies,she is well known for her tremendous gift fortaking complex spiritual and philosophicalideas and presenting them in a simple, downto earth, sweet and comedic way.
Buddhist monk Bhanta Sujatha arrives July19, to touch all listeners with his profoundmessage, centered on “Finding Peace andContentment.” For decades, Bhantaâ�™smeditative presence and subtle power hasinspired many to live more peacefully andlovingly.
The Center’s Potpourri of Speakers monthfinalizes with a healing service, July 26.Attendees will submit anonymous prayerrequests which will be prayed upon by sever-al licensed Religious Science practitioners.
Rev. Anne Muelleman returns to the pulpitin August, after taking time off in July, to planfor the church’s new calendar year, and to dosome quiet reflection of her own.
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A Prayer, Healing and Teaching MinistryEmpowering Sunday Services and Youth Ed at 10:00 a.m.
UNITY CHURCH OF CRYSTAL LAKE200 Ellsworth, Crystal Lake, IL
Reverend Thomas WendtPhone, Inspirational Message (815) 356-5624
Come be a Part of This Growing Spiritual Communitylwww.uccl.org
INTA WorkshopsIn addition to a full roster of fifteen out-
standing speakers from Unity, ISCL, USCL,UFBL, Divine Science and independentchurches, the 94th Annual International NewThought Alliance (INTA) World Congresswill feature interactive workshops plus dailymeditation and Tai Chi. The Congress will beheld at the Hilton Chicago/Indian LakesResort in Bloomingdale, August 24-28.
In her workshop on “The Mystic Heart ofService as a Path to Self-Realization,” Rev.Lisa Stewart-de Snoo of the Spiritual LivingCenter of Greater Milwaukee will discuss howmetaphysicians can serve the planet in waysthat will quicken humanity along the path ofspiritual evolution to the next stage of spiritu-al development.
Participants in the workshop on “Super-conscious Meditation: Open Your Heart andMind to the Infinite,” led by Rev. Ellen GraceO’Brian from the Center for SpiritualEnlightenment, will experience the philoso-phy and practice of Kriya Yoga supercon-scious meditation for spiritually conscious liv-ing and ultimate fulfillment.
From Ft. Lauderdale Center for SpiritualLiving in Florida, former financier Rev.Ernest Chu will lead a discussion on “SoulCurrency: Investing Your Inner Wealth forFulfillment and Abundance,” how to prospereven in challenging economic climate.
In the workshop “Everything You Do andNothin’ That You Did” minister, attorney andgolf pro Rev. Bill Wear Jr., from Springfield,MO will examine the psychological resistancewe encounter in our attempts at life and rela-tionship improvement and will offer strategiesand solutions for teaching/counseling stylesand programs.
Chicago area workshop leaders includeRev. Jacqueline Triche-Atkins, J.D., of PowerCircle Congregation. Her workshop on“Pebble Power” will discuss the ripple effectof our thoughts, words and actions.
In her workshop on “Visioning: Trans-formation to Divine Destiny” Rev. CelesteFrazier of the Power of Oneness SpiritualCenter will show how to engage in a spiritualpractice that opens you up to catch God’s ideafor your life, for your spiritual community andfor the entire planet.
A trio from Christ Universal Temple, Revs.Derrrick Wells, Gaylon McDowell andRoderick Norton will present, “ExploringSpiritual Freedom,” how true freedom is onlyfound is the discovery and awareness of yourspiritual nature.
For details on registration, please see theCongress ad on the back cover of this issue orcall the North Shore Center for SpiritualLiving at 847 492-0500. In addition to fullconference registration, daily registration willbe available at the door.
"When you make a mistake, don't lookback at it long. Take the reason of the thinginto your mind, and then look forward.Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The pastcannot be changed. The future is yet in yourpower." Phyllis Bottome
Tricia Alexander July Activities
Unity Church of Crystal Lake, 200Ellsworth, and the Rev. Tom Wendt extend anopen invitation to the church’s 10 a.m. SundayService and Youth Ministry for UNITIKES(age 3-Kg.), UNIKIDS (grades 1-3) and UNI-TEES (grades 4 & 5) at the church. UNI-TEENS (grades 6-8) and Y.O.U. (HighSchool) meet off site at Korte Architecture,135 Beardsley St., Crystal Lake. For moreinformation call 815 356-5624 or visitwww.uccl.org.
During the Month of July, the OutreachMinistry “Packin” The Pantries program willcollect canned fruit, veggies, and fruit juicesto benefit three local food pantries.
On Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 7 p.m.book group discussion group meets at KorteArchitecture to discuss A New Earth -Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by EckhartTolle.
On Sunday, July 5, & 19, Tricia Alexanderwill be the guest vocalist at the 10 a.m. serv-ice. Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m.
On Sunday, July 12, music will be providedby a guest musician at the 10 a.m. service.Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m. OnTuesday, July 14, 7 p.m., Angels of Kindnessmeet at Korte Architecture. On Friday, July24, “Sisters of the Spirit” Women’s Groupmeets at 6:30 for “sisterhood” and a meetingfrom 7 to 9 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Panera.
On Sunday, July 26, at 10 a.m., Rev. TomWendt, at a special Pet Blessing service, willhonor the Spirit of Life found in all livingcreatures. Well-behaved pets are invited intothe sanctuary, an additional blessing will beoffered outside the building following theservice. Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m.Story Circles meet at 11:30 a.m. to explore thetopic: “What in nature (a sunset, snowfall,flower etc.) do you appreciate?”
Rev. Dr. Joseph E. HillFounder/Senior Minister
Power Circle Congregation & Center9350-64 So. South Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617-4649Sunday Prayer Meditation: 9:30-9:45 a.m.
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.Remembrance/Forgiveness/
Communion ServiceSUNDAY SERVICE
July 5, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.(Casual Attire for 1st Sunday)
Wednesday Night Bible Service – 7-8 p.m.Phone (773-721-7972) Fax (773-721-2422)
Caring Hearts Ministry (773-721-0615)Banquet Center (773-721-3231)
Prayer Line (773-721-2593) Spiritual Counseling (773-721-2583)
Email: [email protected]
Once A MonthNext Level LivingSummer Classes
“Ask and It Is Given”by Jerry & Esther HicksInstructor, Dottie ColeyJuly 11th, August 15th
September 12th (Tentative)12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Registration: $20.00 for all Classes
$5 In-Class Workbook
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9 AM—1 PM Donation: $30 Advance$35 Door - $20 Children
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(Founder’s Day & AnniversaryMore Information Forthcoming)
For more information you may call773-721-7972
Center Office HoursMon 12 noon – 5 pm
Tues-Thurs 9 am- 5pmE-mail [email protected]
Rev. Jacqueline Triche AtkinsWhat Are You Hearing?REV. JACQUELINE TRICHE ATKINS, J.D.Recently I viewed a movie that told the
story of an extremely gifted man who sufferedfrom the appearance of a mental illness. Thefocus was not on the illness, but on one of thesymptoms that plagued him. He heard voices,voices that were a destructive force to him. Asa young man, preparing for his career as aconcert cellist at the Juilliard School of Music,the voices first attacked him. He heard themsaying that he could not do what he wasattempting, that he was not the right color, andthat only these voices could protect him.These voices continued throughout his lifeand seemed to be the loudest when the manwas in closed spaces. Unfortunately, the manwas not able to obtain assistance, medical orotherwise, to help him to shut down the voic-es or to differentiate the voices from his “RealVoice,” “the still small voice.”
The story is a metaphor for what often hap-pens with us. Though not subject to a mentalillness experience, we often find ourselves ina seemingly similar situation. We hear voicesthat are a destructive force in our life experi-ences. While we may not allow “our voices”to put us on the street and into a homelessstate of existence, as the movie character did,we do allow “our voices” to shut us down andto block so many of our blessings. “Our voic-es” become our guiding truth. They createsuch a dissonance that we do not hear “the stillsmall voice” any longer. We become blind towhat we really are, the image, likeness ofGod. As time goes on, we allow the destruc-tive voices that have now become a part of ourconsciousness to toss us between the past andthe future, such that the present goes unno-ticed. They place us in a state of regret of whathas occurred and in a state of fear of what’s tocome! Our giving away the joy of the “Now”becomes a habit. This movie reminded methat we must consciously practice shifting ourfocus so that we hear only “the still smallvoice,” the voice of our Real Self. If we do so,we will avoid what Eckhart Tolle wrote,“Many people live with a tormentor in theirhead that continuously attacks and punishesthem and drains them of vital energy.” Checkon yourself. Are you living with destructivevoices, incessant thoughts and chatter in yourmind, causing you to experience pain andblocking your blessing?
Email [email protected] with anyquestions or comments.
Rev. Helice GreeneThe Soul Of America
BY REV. HELICE GREENEThe Soul of America is the aggregate – the
sum total of the souls of each one of us, as wecontribute our good to the overall good. Weare one nation under God. We are a union. Wehave a unity of purpose. We have a commonidealism.
The American founders were intellectualcitizens of the Age of Enlightenment. Theyembodied the ideals of an extraordinary timein history. Their philosophical vision wasexpressed in the Declaration of Independenceand their political genius in the Constitution.The balance of these along with courage andvision created a doorway to freedom. We areall heirs of the Age of Enlightenment. Ourthinking, our commitment to freedom, princi-ples and values continue to shape our nationand fulfill our legacy.
These documents are like ancient tablets onwhich are inscribed the living truths that canonly set us free when we realize true freedomis a gift of our Creator. We are divinely creat-ed spiritual beings placed on earth for the pur-pose of creating the good, the true, and thebeautiful. This goal, when embraced, is acompelling force motivating us to higher andloftier heights.
Never has there been a time in our historywhen it was more imperative for each individ-ual to think for him or herself. The words ofH. Emilie Cady in her classic book, LessonsIn Truth, poses the timeless question....Bondage or Liberty, Which? All suffering isthe result of the belief that we are in bondageto the things and circumstances of the world.The ultimate aim of every individual is tocome into the consciousness of the InfinitePresence indwelling.
There are within each of us God-given tal-ents to respond to a world that is constantlychanging and challenging our freedom.Spiritual law would have us serve each otherrather than compete with each other, blesseach other rather than judge or condemn eachother, and place our primary attention of theGreat Commandment … Love one another.Jesus said: “Ye shall know the Truth and theTruth shall set you free.”
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Video On YouTubeOn December 12, 2008, Share International
Foundation announced that a “star-like lumi-nary of brilliant power” would soon appearand be visible worldwide. Since then therehave been hundreds of sightings of the “star.”Share International magazine has receivednumerous photographs, while dozens ofvideos showing the “star” have been posted onYouTube. The phenomenon has also beenreported in the media, including Sky News.
Share International has produced a ten-minute film of this extraordinary happening,including photographs, video footage andmedia reports. It demonstrates how the "star"moves, changes shape and emits rays of bril-liant colors. The luminary is, of course, not astar per se, but one of four gigantic spacecraft,positioned so that one is visible from any partof the globe.
The “star” heralds the emergence ofMaitreya, the World Teacher, and his first tel-evision interview, due to take place in theUSA. Maitreya will appear initially as an ordi-nary man and show humanity the changeswhich must take place to ensure the future ofPlanet Earth and its people. This event isimminent. The "Star" Sign video can be seenon YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuuMOvy1KNE
Benjamin Creme, the primary spokespersonfor this information, will be speaking in NewYork, Los Angeles, and San Francisco July 25& August 9. Details are available at 888 242-8272 or www.share-international.org/events/upevents.htm.
Seeking Additional SponsorsDear Harry Maram, thank you for being a
friend of VeggieFest2008.The fourth annual Veggie Fest will take
place on Saturday & Sunday, August 8th and9th, in the Chicago suburb of Naperville,Illinois. VeggieFest2009 is seeking additionalvendors, exhibitors and sponsors. Last year’sattendance was over 10,000 and we’re expect-ing to grow to above 15,000 this year.
Admission is free to the public. Companieswith vegetarian and vegetarian friendly prod-ucts and services will find that this is atremendous opportunity to reach the rightaudience. Contact Babita Ribet at [email protected]) or 630 915-6750 or visitwww.veggiefestchicagoland.org.
Madelon GuinazzoByron Katie Classes
The Peace Center of Berwyn is delighted tohost a class series “Have You Ever AskedYourself? Hearing Your Truth Through TheWork of Byron Katie” facilitated by MadelonGuinazzo. The classes run for five consecutiveThursdays beginning June 25 from 7-9 p.m. atthe Peace Center, 6833 Stanley Avenue inBerwyn. There is a fee involved.
This class will give participants a firmfoundation in the life changing process devel-oped by Byron Katie called ‘The Work.’ “Thegoal is to make it so fun you’ll want to keepdoing it until all your stress is gone!” saysMadelon. “The first class is the introductionand all newcomers to The Work are encour-aged to be present for this session. Those whohave done it before will enjoy all the sessionsand everyone is welcome to come wheneverthey can. Doing all five sessions will firmlyplant you in your Work.”
Madelon brings 5 years of personal practiceand the simple awareness of her own experi-ences to the facilitation of this class. Thetransformation of her inner life has opened anavailability to sharing The Work with others.She facilitates the possibility for others tohave their own experiences with clarity andlove. She offers this class for the love of Peace- inner and outer.
Madelon has attended the nine day Schoolfor The Work both as participant and as staff.She has spent 2 years in the Byron KatieInternational Certification program and hasattended multiple workshops, retreats andgatherings of The Work as well as presentedworkshops and facilitated gatherings herself.
For more information, contact The PeaceCenter at: [email protected] call 708 749-8888. Advance registrationavailable on their site on meetup.com
Linda Nyberg & Tom MasbaumJoy & Peace With EFT
EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, is atrue miracle worker in many ways, and CEU’sare available for LCSW’s, Massage Therapistsand Reflexologists. You will feel more of thejoy of life when you have released the sting ofsome of your old memories. Emotional wellbeing abounds and is your birthright. Learn toclaim that peace & joy with a gentle, simpletapping technique. EFT is acupuncture/acu-pressure without needles. Come to one of theclasses listed below to experience it first hand.If you use EFT in your present practice youwill learn additional steps to guarantee suc-cess with EFT. In our private sessions weguarantee success or there is no charge for thesession. EFT is that good.
Please call to register for July workshop,who’s dates are on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:30to 9 p.m., South Suburban College, SouthHolland, Introduction to EFT, (2 CEU’s) $29.On Wednesday, July 8, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.,College of Lake County, Vernon Hills,Introduction to EFT, (3 CEU’s) $49. OnThursday, July 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., So SubCollege, So Holland, Intuition & MuscleTesting (AK) (2 CEU’s) $29. On Saturday,July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., EFT, $1 perminute, at Ask Your Angels day, Angel Center,Oswego.
On Wednesday, July 15, from 6:30 to 9p.m., College of Lake County, Grayslake,Introduction to EFT (3 CEU’s) $49.
On Thursday, July 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.South Suburban College, South Holland, 12Ways to Reduce Stress, $29. On Saturday,July 18, All day, Puja ceremonies with theTibetan Monks of the Dalai Lama, AngelCenter, Oswego. On Wednesday, July 22,from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., South SuburbanCollege, EFT Full Level One, bring a lunch,(6 CEU’s), $79.
Call Tom Masbaum, EFT ADV or LindaNyberg, EFT Practitioners, to register at 708955-3634 or visit www.EFT-TOM.com oremail [email protected]
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TOM MASBAUM, EFTADVANCED EFT Practitioner,
(Emotional Freedom Techniques)Private sessions in person
or on the phone.Guarantee of success or no charge.
708/955-36347
Kristine GenneroSomething To Think About
From Ernest Holmes, “Science of Mind”Jesus said: “If ye have faith as a grain of
mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain,remove hence to yonder place, and it shallremove; and nothing shall be impossible untoyou.” Faith is centered in, and co-operateswith, Divine Mind.
Because we fail to realize that Principle isnot bound by precedent, we limit our faith tothat which has already been accomplished,and few “miracles” result. When, throughintuition, faith finds its proper place underDivine Law, there are no limitations, and whatare called miraculous results follow.
If we are to have an active faith — the faithof God instead of merely a faith in God — ourthought must be centered in Universal Mind.We are convinced that under Divine Law allthings are possible, if we only believe, andwork in conformity with the principles of thatLaw. Such a faith does not spring full-orbedinto being, but grows by knowledge and expe-rience. No matter what the outside appear-ance, we must cling steadfastly to the knowl-edge that God is good, and God is all, under-neath, above and round about. Thus we shallbe able to say, with conviction: “I know inwhom I have believed...”
Effective mental treatment is propelled by aconsciousness of love and a realization thatthe Creative Spirit is always at work. It is thenature of the Creative Power to take form, andit is the nature of man to use It. The work iseffective because the Law is always in opera-tion.
Affirmation by Rev. Michael C. Rann:“Thank you God, I have the faith and myfaith in the Law makes my dreams real.Thank you God and so it is!”
Courtesy of First Church of ReligiousScience in Chicago.
Detox Becoming MainstreamInterest in detoxification, the process of rid-
ding the body of impurities, is going fromtrend to mainstream as a way to lose weight,reduce the signs of aging, increase energy,restore spiritual well-being, relieve allergiesand asthma and even relieve such chronic dis-eases as diabetes and arthritis. Colonics detoxdiets, fasting and cleansing are terms that areheard more and more in the media and in con-versation.
Sorokie, who is also the author of GutWisdom: Understanding and Improving YourDigestive Health (Career Press), explains,“When the colon is congested with stagnantwastes, poisons back up into the systems ofthe body. As a result, they pollute the innerenvironment. This is called autointoxication.All of the body’s tissues are affected byautointoxication. When the cells of the bodiestissues become toxic, the ‘wisdom’ of thebody will retain water to dilute the toxin,hence, extra water weight,” she said.
Sorokie points out that colonics are just thefirst step in detoxifying the body. A thoroughdetox is systemic cleanse which involves dietmodification, herbal supplements andcolonics in combination to assist in detoxify-ing the liver, gall, small and large intestines.
According to Sorokie, “the detox trend isnot new. Spiritual leaders such as Jesus,Moses and Krishna preached the wonders ofcleansing for clarity of the mind, body andspirit. Native Americans used it as part of theirspiritual practice to purify the body as a livingtemple of God. Throughout the world today,health clinics and health-oriented spas imple-ment various cleanses and fasts, thus success-fully treating individuals from weight loss tocancer,” said Sorokie.
For those who wish to take detoxificationfurther than colonics, Sorokie has designedher own detox program called the “GutWisdom Detox” and hosts “The Gut WisdomTransformational Detox,” which is a series ofdetox classes designed to take someonethrough the complete detoxification process.Sorokies’, “Gut Wisdom TransformationalDetox” is held once a week over the course ofa month at Partners in Wellness, her holistichealth care center in Chicago’s Lincoln Parkneighborhood.
Sorokie explains that a wealth of benefitsoften occur as a result of “a detox.” Oftenpeople will lose weight, clear up skin prob-lems, and experience an increase of energyand the elimination of a variety of gut prob-lems like gas, bloat, constipation and inflam-matory bowel disease. She continued, “Adetox can serve as a “vacation for your gut”and can create a powerful shift in your life. Itrelieves us from the irritants, wastes, and toxicfoods. When our bodies are overloaded withtoxins, our organ functions can get overlystressed. As a result, good immune and elimi-native functions can get inhibited. We saw thisdemonstrated in the documentary film, “SuperSize Me” (where film maker MorganSpurlock ate nothing but fast food for amonth) which proved that consumption of
toxic foods can cause severe damage to manyof the body’s organs including the heart andthe liver.”
According to Sorokie, a toxin is a substancethat creates irritating, harmful and potentiallydamaging effects in the body. She explained,“Toxins will remain in our body tissue andorgans until they are removed. A cleanse (ordetox) is a “mover.” Environmental toxinssuch as pesticides, preservatives and pollutionhave burdened our bodies with hazardouswaste material. Medications have altered ourgut’s vital bacteria balance, causing irradiatedstomach and intestinal wall linings. Stress hastightened our gut into knots and spasms aswell as left behind degenerative chemicalwaste from the release of the stress fightinghormones. The walls of our colon can becomecoated with layers of hardened waste and rub-bery mucus from years of improper eating ofrefined, fiberless sugary foods.”
In her book, Gut Wisdom, Sorokie says thatthe accumulation all of these toxins can liter-ally create a toxic waste site within our bodies.She continued, “What does not get eliminatedby our digestive tracts, gets recirculated.Toxins become stored in our fatty tissue andthat they can accumulate for years. This cancontribute to various autoimmune dysfunc-tions, such as chronic fatigue and fibromyal-gia, as well as a myriad of other physical andemotional imbalances. All of these long heldtoxins can finally be eliminated during adetox. It can literally transform a person, andassist them back to good health and to theirproper weight.”
For more information about AlyceSorokie’s book, Gut Wisdom, “The GutWisdom Transformational Detox” or aboutcolonics, call 773 868-4062 or visitwww.gutwisdom.com. Partners in Wellness islocated at 1967 N. Dayton in Chicago.
Alyce M. Sorokie
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Rev. Robert YarbroughLife Of MeBY REV. BOBBY
For the life of me I cannot find the “nega-tive” that I hear so much about in NewThought and Metaphysical Churches. “Thereis only One Presence and One Power in theUniverse, God the good omnipotent.” Who’szooming who?
A Rev. Bobby quote from 1999: “It is morethan a notion to allow this TRUTH to work inour life instead of just learning enough toespouse it.” There are some things, for the lifeof me, I just can’t get to. We can all get along,but if you start talking New Thought orMetaphysical and certain words come out ofyour mouth, I’m going to take a couple ofsteps back, before I run, to make sure youcan’t grab me. Compromise yourself if youwant. It is your free will and choice. I can usemine to do something different.
The Greek for disciple – matheteuo, pho-netically - math-ayt-yoo’o – means to enrollas a scholar. Disciple is also a derivative of theword discipline. Using the movie, JerryMaguire to draw an analogy, “Show me thediscipline!” Scholar, please.
I’ve never been able to do anything but callit like I see it. I am blessed to have my friends,but by no means does that mean that it doesn’tget hairy in those relationships sometimes. Ipractice this TRUTH the way that I practice itfor one reason and one reason alone. It is forthe life of me. Visit www.revbobby.com.
Revs. Mike Gerdes & Margo RuarkPeace Center Opens
The Peace Center joyfully announces it isnow open for business at 6833 Stanley Avenuein Berwyn’s historic Depot District. “We are awelcoming place that honors all paths topeace, to spirituality, and the connection of allpeople,” says Mike Gerdes, Director. “Weprovide tools for peaceful living that helpmake the world a better place.”
The Peace Center is a gift shop, book store,and coffee shop that offers unique hard to finditems that aid in the personal journey ofpeacemaking. “We also offer classes in peaceskills, and healing of personal and interper-sonal conflict.” “Berwyn needs the PeaceCenter,” Gerdes says, “and it is thrilling to bepart of the revival of the city. With foreclo-sures right and left and people losing theirjobs, there is a clear invitation to reach out tothose who could use some spiritual supportregardless of religious affiliation. All thesechallenges can be effectively addressedthrough a consciousness of peace.”
Berwyn has an interesting demographicwith 40% of the population identifying asCatholic and 20% consider themselves “spiri-tual but not religious.” There is great opportu-nity to bring both groups together and sharepeace skills such as nonviolent communica-tions, sacred dance, prayer, meditation andspiritual healing,” says Gerdes. “An importantdistinction is that The Peace Center promotesanything pro-peace. We are not about anti-war. We are not anti-anything,” says Gerdes.He reports that Mother Teresa once told ayoung man that she would not come to hisanti-war rally, but she added “Let me knowwhen the peace rally is and I’ll be sure to bethere.”
With the 50th anniversary of the PeaceSymbol, the timing couldn’t be better foropening of The Peace Center. “Peace is a fash-ion statement that never goes out of style!”says Gerdes. All are welcome to peruse ThePeace Center’s gift shop, have a cup of fairtrade organic coffee, and perhaps leave withT-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers, and otheritems that allow you to be the messenger ofpeace wherever you go. “Compassion is theradicalism of our time.” says the Dalai Lama.We can start right here in Berwyn.
You can check out The Peace Center andour various classes and activities at www.the-peacecenter.org or call 708 749-8888.
Visit the store at 6833 Stanley Avenue,Berwyn. Send all inquiries to [email protected].
Rev. Anne S. MuellemanCenter for Spiritual Evolution
a Religious Science communitySunday Celebraton Service 10 AM
Meditation 9:30 AMSOM children’s program toddlers thru 5
Weekly Accredited SOM Classes & activities
204 Spring Street, Cary, IL 60013847-516-1950
www.newthoughtmchenry.org
Rev. Ken WilliamsonLet Us Commence
BY REV. KEN WILLIAMSONGraduating from high school and finishing
something that no one in my immediate fami-ly had done, I thought the commencement cer-emony was about my accomplishments, andso did most of my classmates. In a sense, twothings were transpiring simultaneously. Wewere completing something, and it was wor-thy of acknowledgement. Just as we celebratewhat has been achieved by our church’s grad-uating senior.
We also know that we have prepared our-selves for a beginning. We are like the treesplanted by the river mentioned in the abovequote. What allows larger trees to tumble istheir drying out at the root. So we continue tofeed and nourish our roots in spirit so that wewill not be moved.
There is a process we can engage that willaide in our development and unfoldmenttoward commencement, toward beginning.First, we acknowledge that we have arrived ata gateway in our lives. It is the frontierbetween Heaven and the mundane. We con-front here what is hidden in ourselves - thatwhich needs to be examined before we takesteps to our success. Then we review the past,the learning and joys, the victories and sor-rows. We observe it all, bless it all, and releaseit all. It is in letting go of it all that we reclaimour power. Now we commence. And the firstact I invite you to commit is to pray for all thechildren.
“He will be like a tree firmly planted bystreams of water, Which yields its fruit in itsseason And its leaf does not wither; And inwhatever he does, he prospers.” -Pslam 1:3
“People were bringing little children toJesus to have him touch them, but the disci-ples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, hewas indignant. He said to them, “Let the lit-tle children come to me, and do not hinderthem, for the kingdom of God belongs tosuch as these. I tell you the truth, anyonewho will not receive the kingdom of God likea little child will never enter it.” And he tookthe children in his arms, put his hands onthem and blessed them.” Matthew 10:13-16
Courtesy of the The Shoreline Weekly, fromUnity Church on the North Shore, 3434Central Street, Evanston.
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JULY 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Wisdom that Lasts a Lifetime”Rev. Alden Studebaker – Guest Speaker
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Quickening Of The Spirit Unity of Oak Park, 405 North Euclid, Oak
Park and Unity in Chicago, 1925 West Thome,Chicago, are co-hosting a week of SpiritualEducation and Enrichment (SEE) classes atUnity of Oak from Sunday, July 19 thruFriday, July 24.
At 12:30 pm on Sunday, July 19, Rev. Dr.Paul Hasselbeck, Dean of Spiritual Educationand Enrichment at Unity Institute, will presentan overview of Unity’s SEE program that willinclude details about recent changes to theprogram. Then Unity ministers from theChicagoland area will teach the six SEE class-es
The SEE classes may be taken for SpiritualDevelopment or Post Grad credit. Specialreduced rates are available if your registrationis postmarked on or before July 3. Visit or callthe church to obtain a registration form andprogram description with basic informationabout the classes being offered. These materi-als are also posted on the church websitewww.unityoakpark.org.
Affirmative Prayer Class, will be held onWednesday, July 8, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.Unity is a movement of prayer and healing,according to the founders, Charles and MyrtleFillmore. Unity teaches us that prayer, if prop-erly understood and exercised, naturally leadsto healing. Prayer is about moving ourthoughts and feelings to a higher vision of thechallenges that we experience. Rev. DebraDixon, the Spiritual Leader of Unity Center ofLight in Hinsdale, presents this class to sup-port and deepen your awareness of God mov-ing in and through you.
Healing the Heart: Pathways to Physical,Mental and Spiritual Well-Being class, will beheld on Wednesday, July 15, from 7:30 to 9p.m. Using a warm, conversational, oftenhumorous style, Dr. Bruno Cortis teaches sim-ple steps you can take each day to reducestress and communicate with your heart. Weall need peace, love and a meaningful life.This seminar will show you a pathway to ful-fill those needs. Dr. Bruno Cortis has been apracticing cardiologist for more than 30 yearsand has written two best-selling books, Heart& Soul and The Spiritual Heart.
Getting Authentic with the Bible, will beheld on Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thisseminar, presented by Unity Minister Rev.Alden Studebaker, is based on Rev.Studebaker’s book, Widsom For A Lifetime:How To Get The Bible Off Your Shelf AndInto Your Hands. This workshop, which canbe taken for SEE credit, offers practical, occa-sionally humorous, and extremely valuableinformation about how to study the Bible.
Discovering the Self, held on Wednesday,July 29, Aug. 5, and 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.The conflict of releasing the past and accept-ing the present is a serious problem causingdeep emotional distortions. Learn how tomake friends with the past, gain personal free-dom and heal problems caused by memoriesthat tie us to the past. See yourself as one par-enting that unruly self of the past. Join Rev.Richard Billings on Wednesday nights forinstruction and discussion.
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Although there are currently no DivineScience Churches in the Chicagoland area,Divine Science was one of the earliest teach-ings in New Thought. The first Divine Scienceservice was held by Nona Brooks on January1, 1899.
In 1919, Nona Brooks went on to foundwhat subsequently became the First Church ofReligious Science in Chicago. Although someof the very early history of the church was notwritten down, we do know that one of its earlyministers was Dr. Claudine Whitaker. She wasoriginally an ordained Episcopal Deaconessliving in New York. While there, she beganattending services of Emmet Fox who, for 20years as pastor of the First Church of DivineScience in New York spoke to thousands ofpeople every Wednesday evening.
Dr. Whitaker became so taken with theideas she heard from Emmet Fox that shemoved to Denver where she studied for fouryears with Dr. Harvey Hardman at the DivineScience College. She was ordained by NonaBrooks and, at Dr. Brooks’ request, moved toChicago sometime in the 1940’s to take overthe ministry of First Chicago Church. Shebecame active in and served on the board ofThe International New Thought Alliance(INTA). She was introduced to ReligiousScience by Dr. Robert Bitzer, then president ofINTA, and Dr. Raymond Charles Barker andDr. Ernest Holmes, founder of ReligiousScience. In 1957, she brought First Churchinto the International Association of ReligiousScience Churches, known today as Inter-national Centers for Spiritual Living.
One of Dr. Hardman’s subsequent studentswas Dr. Carleton Whitehead. Dr. Hardmanrecommended Dr. Whitehead to Dr. ErnestHolmes who, in turn, sent him to Monterey,California to establish the Monterey Churchof Religious Science. In 1969, when Dr.Whitaker retired here in Chicago, she recom-mended Dr. Whitehead as her replacement.
90 years ago a legend was born! FirstChurch of Religious Science started 90 yearsago this July, by Rev. Dr. Claudine Whitakerand Nona Brooks who has become a legend inthe New Thought World, and about 40 yearsago Dr. Carleton Whitehead took over.
20 years later, after being president ofGamzo Advertising, Rev. Rann who studiedwith Dr. Whitaker and Dr. Whitehead, tookover. In 1995, Rev. Rann asked KristineGennero, R.Sc.P., with an excellent back-ground in finance, to join his team as generalmanager. Corwin Marbly, Jr. joined the teamin 2001 and is in charge of day to day opera-tions. In 2006, Rev. Rann appointed CynthiaL. Morson as assistant minister, with a 20 yearhistory as investigator for the State of Illinois.She has two wonderful daughters who cometo church every Sunday and one of her daugh-ters, Shavon (Kizzy) heads up the youth pro-gram. Rann says it’s all about people, likeChauncey Moore, President and AnnetteMoore, Chairman of the Pastoral CareCommittee. First Church continues to makeits mark on Chicago.
The Harmony Line gives callers a new spir-itual motivating short lesson each day. Callersnow average over 500 a month. New pro-grams are seen on television 8 times eachmonth on channel 36. In past issues of MetaMonthly, First Church has announced the“Prosperity Club” headed by KristineGennero, R.Sc.P. and the “Love Club” headedby Rev. Cynthia, and soon will announce the“Healing Prayer Ministry” also headed byRev. Cynthia.
Thank you to all who have been part ofFirst Church. Spiritual programs have beenplanned to celebrate the 90 years.
The First Church of Religious Science inChicago is one of the oldest metaphysicalchurches in the New Thought Movement, andhas a rich and colorful background, peopledwith well-known names in New Thought.
Twenty years later, Dr. Whitehead retired,Rev. Michael C. Rann became and remainsthe pastor.
Of special interest in the history of FirstChurch is the hand-made podium, e/speciallydesigned by Dr. Hardman, which he used formany years and then bequeathed to his pro-tégé, Dr. Carleton Whitehead. Dr. Whitehead,in turn, bequeathed this special and very sym-bolic podium to his protégé, Rev. MichaelRann. On the occasion of Rev. Rann’s instal-lation as pastor of The First Church ofReligious Science, Dr. Whitehead also gavehim his personal Science of Mind textbookcontaining his many years of hand-writtenmarginal notes, inscribed “July 20, 1990.Michael. I pass the torch to you with joy, love,and great expectations. Hold it high.Carleton.”
First Church holds Sunday services at 9:30and 11:00 a.m., at Water Tower Place, in audi-torium suite 913E. Executive offices andclasses are at the same location.
Many special functions are planned for thisyear to celebrate 90 years in the “Honor andGlory of God.”
For more information call 312 339-9999 oremail [email protected]
Story CirclesStory Circles will meet after the service on
July 26, at 11:30 a.m., at Unity Church ofCrystal Lake, 200 Ellsworth. Participants areinvited to recall a portion of their life experi-ence and share a personal story about thismonth’s topic: “What in nature (a sunset,snowfall, flower etc.) do you appreciate?”Story Circles provide an opportunity to prac-tice focused listening and to feel a profoundconnection with those around you. For moreinformation call 815 356-5624 or visitwww.uccl.org.
90 Years In Chicago
Rev. Michael Rann Cynthia L. Morson Corwin Marbly, Jr
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or visit www.myoptions4health.comDr. Schultz will also be at Inner Peace in
Joliet, 1002 Infantry Drive, Unit E, Joliet, IL60435. Call them for the date & time at 815773 2373.
Energy Healing WorkshopAlex Hermosillo will be doing a Healing
Workshop for Chicago IANDS on Sunday,August 9, from 1 - 5 p.m., at The MeskillCenter at Mallinkrodt in the Park, 1041ARidge Road, Wilmette. This is a beautifulspace with plenty of free parking, which is a1/2 block from the 422 (Lake Street) bus lineand one mile from the Wilmette Metra station.Visit www.wilmettepark.org.
Alex is able to awaken the gift of healing inothers so they may heal themselves; and hehas taught hundreds of people around thecountry his healing technique. His clients andstudents come from all walks of life includingartists, teachers, homemakers, children, nurs-es, doctors and athletes. Alex is a top-levelhealer (like John of God). Healings occasion-ally occur during these workshops.
Alex says anyone can learn the Mastery ofEnergy Healing Technique. Every one of ushas the ability within to help themselves, theirloved ones and others. Empower yourselftoday with the simple tools Alex gives you.
In this class you will learn about negativeand positive energies, what they are and howthey affect us. Alex will give you the tools thatare easily understood and implemented tobecome aware of these energies, and then howto release the negative energies that create ill-ness in the physical, mental and emotionalbodies from yourself and others. This tech-nique benefits you, your loved ones andclients alike! Students and clients come fromall walks of life including artists, teachers,homemakers, children, nurses, doctors, ath-letes, and anyone interested in healing.
Fee is $250, payable to Chicago IANDS,PO Box 732, Wilmette, IL, 60091. Partici-pants receive a Certificate upon completion.To sign up for the workshop, call 847 251-5758 or sign up at a regular monthly meeting.
Rev. Joette WatersPower of Choice Workshop
Rev. Joette Waters uplifting workshop“The Power of Choice - How to achieve andmaintain a happy healthy lifestyle,” begins at11:45 a.m. until 2 p.m., on July 12, at theCenter for Spiritual Evolution, 204 SpringStreet in Cary. Suggested donation is $25.
Attendees will create a more healthy lifethrough thinking and beliefs which serve theirhighest good by connecting with an infinitepower for good.
Making right mental choices fuels the lawof attraction which draws positive experiencesto its creator. Joette shows how applying uni-versal principles in daily living invites posi-tive results, enhanced further with stayingpower when the art of affirmative focus ispracticed.
As a motivational speaker who founded theEmpowerment Center Chicago, Joette teachespractical principles for personal growth byfacilitating classes, workshops, and seminars.Honoring universal truths and philosophies,her exceptional talent takes complex meta-physical ideas and presents them in a fun, sim-ple, down to earth, understandable way.
The Intuitive AdvisorBY MONA LISA SCHULZ
The Intuitive Advisor: A Psychic DctorTeaches You How to Solve Your Most PressingHealth Problems (Hardcover)
Whether it’s the loveless marriage, familyfrustrations, the dead-end job, or all the otherstressors that result in a health issue that won’tgo away, most people have some prototypicalproblem that has caused them to get stuck in arut and feel lost and confused. And in justabout every city or town, you can find a psy-chic advisor who will offer to advise youabout these topics, often for a hefty sum ofmoney. But these types of “fortune tellers”give you only limited advice, more like aweather report. They tell you if things will getbetter or get worse, whether the boyfriend orgirlfriend you just broke up with will comeback, whether that check you’ve been waitingfor will be in the mail, or whether your lovedone’s health will improve. All that’s left is foryou to go home and wait for things to happen.
Well, there must be a better way to learnhow to deal with issues that affect your health. . . and there is! In this enlightening book,Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D., shows youhow to combine intuition with intelligence tosolve your most pressing health problems. Butshe’s not your run-of-the-mill intuitive.
Described as a psychic doctor with humor,solutions, and credentials, Dr. Mona Lisagives you no-nonsense, grounded, practical,in-your-face solutions on how to fix the rela-tionship, or job/family/physical/emotionalproblem. She also explains how to deal withmany ailments that affect your well-being,including fatigue, allergies, skin problems,weight, digestion, depression, anxiety, andmuch more. By mastering the “7 Rules forIntuitive Health,” you can learn to intuitivelyconquer pain and suffering and create a lifefilled with health and happiness. Dr. MonaLisa is well recommended by Amy Biank ofthe Angel Center, in Oswego, and by TomMasbaum, the EFT practitioner who alsoteaches Basic Intuition at 15 venues in theChicago area. Dr. Mona Lisa, will be in theChicago area in July for book signings andother presentations at some of your familiarplaces.
On Friday, July 17, at 9 a.m., at theSycamore Public Library, 103 E State Street,Sycamore, call 815 895-2500 or visitwww.sycamorelibrary.org. On Saturday, July18, at 9 a.m., at Brain Injury Association ofIllinois, Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights.Call 708 945-8360 or visit www.biail.org.
On Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 5 p.m.Soderworld Healing Arts Center, 16 W 501Nielson Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60527. Visit www.soderworldwellness.com or call 630 455-5885.
On Monday, July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.,Insight Awareness, 18112 Martin Avenue,Homewood, IL 60430. Call 708 957-1284 orvisit www.insightawareness.com.
On Tuesday, July 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.,Options 4 Health, 5435 Bull Valley Road#118, McHenry, IL 60050. Call 815 363-7007
Mona Lisa Schulz
Walter PerschkeNew Sunday Program
The Spiritual Learning Center, 47 PolkStreet, Chicago, announces a new Sunday pro-gram, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the FOCUSMeeting Center, 430 West 22nd Street inLombard.
The July program features on Sunday, July12; What’s your personality? Discovery &Enhancement with Aromatherapy, facilitatedby Dr. Jennifer Echert, Naturopath, ClinicalAromatherapist. “Aroma-Genera” is a processof personality discovery and enhancementthrough essential oils. Explore which oils bestsuit you and help you progress rapidly in pos-itive directions by profoundly impacting yourwhole person. Experience the “MagnificentNine” typing oils synergized from over 150individual essential oils to discover yourabundant self.
On Sunday, July 19; Angel TherapyPractitioner, Denise Sutherland lectures andhosts a variety of workshops on the healingpower of the angels. As a mystic and messen-ger of the Divine “Messengers,” Denise’s pri-mary mission is to spread the word of theangels by encouraging the direction of one’sDivine Purpose. Her work inspires spiritualand emotional healing, gives counsel onhealth, career and relationships, and promotesan understanding of the inner voice of Spirit.In this class, Denise will introduce the angelicrealms and instruct on connecting with andrecognizing signs from the angels. She willalso demonstrate how the angels can be enlist-ed to help resolve any challenges, large orsmall, and to further healing and progressionon all levels – mind, body and spirit.
On Sunday, July 26; Reflexology with Rev.Rose Whiteside: Learn how to heal yourself oryour loved ones through massaging the foot.Rose has been doing bodywork for 20 years,the last 15 of which have been focused onreflexology, which releases blocked energyand creates a sense of relaxation and well-being. Using essential oils greatly enhancesthe spiritual vibrations of the treatment. Rosealso receives psychic interpretations of subtleenergies in your body and energy field.
This hands-on class is geared toward thenovice wishing to share this powerful toolwith friends and family.
Walter Perschke, President and founder ofThe Spiritual Learning Center said the popu-lar “The Way of the Mystic” and “AccessingYour Higher Self” classes have been sched-uled for August, as well as the “2012” docu-mentary movie, at their Chicago loop location.
For more information of future events,email [email protected] orcall 312 786-0077.
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Geary DavisHealing Potential
Chicago International Association ForNear-Death Studies (IANDS) support andstudy group will meet on Saturday, July 11,from 2 to 5 p.m., at Frank Auditorium inEvanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. (&Central), Evanston. Suggested donation is$20. All are welcome. No one is turned away
Guest speaker is Geary Davis, who is aNear-Death Experiencer, is a spiritual healerutilizing a variety of techniques, including theprinciples of Chinese Energetic Medicine withAcupuncture and Qigong.
Geary’s approach values all religious andspiritual beliefs, and is based on the combina-tion of focused intention and connection toSpirit, along with the subtle energy and innatehealing potential of the person being treated.
Geary has developed methods for healingmind, body and spirit and has a busy healingpractice in the northwest suburbs, andbelieves that a successful treatment addressesall three elements of mind, body, and spirit.Therefore, healing meditation and prayer isalso a component of these treatment modali-ties.
He is nationally certified by the NCCAOM(National Certification Commission forAcupuncture and Oriental Medicine) as aDiplomate in Acupuncture and is licensed topractice in the State of Illinois.
He earned a Master’s Level Certificate inAcupuncture from the Midwest College ofOriental Medicine, graduating Summa CumLaude, and has also studied in China and com-pleted an advanced internship in acupunctureat the Guangzhou University of TraditionalChinese Medicine in Guangzhou.
Previous educational accomplishmentsinclude a BS in Biomedical Engineering fromthe Technological Institue at NorthwesternUniversity and an MBA in GeneralManagement from Amos Tuck School ofBusiness at Dartmouth College.
Davis, and his daughter, Carly, who prac-tices and teaches Jin Shin Mun EnergeticHealing, often work together for the benefit oftheir patients.
Visit www.gearydavis.com for more infor-mation.
Stephanie E. Wilson-ColemanThoughts are not Idle
BY STEPHANIE E. WILSON-COLEMANAuthor of Is Anybody Listening? And Embracing Life’s Lessons
In Proverbs 15 chapter we are advised thatGod is keeping a watchful eye on evil andgood. We often misinterpret this scripture andmany others like it. To us, this encompassesonly what we do in the outer, our actions,therefore we think we have been given “a getout of jail free card” when it comes to ourthoughts. Instead of starting at the root, ourthoughts, the activity of our minds, we areblinded by our actions, not realizing that with-out thought, action would be impossible, for itis thought that fuels and ignites action. In ourminds most of us have committed more mur-ders and hurled more vicious insults thanwould be possible in the outer. And we won-der why our lives are filled with inconsistentresults.
We believe because we did not act uponthese thoughts that we are innocent and safe.Quantum physics has proven that thoughts arecreative and are made manifest or born in theouter world as our experiences. It has beenproven that we cannot hide from our thoughts;every instance of lack, limitation and illnesscan be traced back to our thoughts. It is thefunction of the Universe to grant the things wethink about, whether they are consistent withour desires or contrary to them. The Universedoes not have the ability or power to deter-mine if we are thinking thoughts that are ofthings we would like to experience, or if weare simply participating in some what-if fanta-sy. It leaves that for us to decide. It has a sim-ple purpose; manifest the things we consis-tently think about.
The only way to experience the things wecall good is through the use of our thoughts.We must learn to use our mind to think “our”thoughts instead of allowing others to planttheir thoughts into our consciousness; wemust learn to control our thoughts so our minddoes not start to think, wander and createthings to focus on without our permission. Wemust question and challenge our mind everytime we find ourselves thinking things that arecontrary to the Divine.
God is keeping a watchful eye. However,God leaves us to create through the power ofour thoughts.
For your weekly A Sip of Inspiration, lis-ten to Stephanie Wilson-Coleman Sunday’sfrom 7 to 8 p.m., on The Talk of Chicago,WVON 1690 AM.
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International Centers For Spiritual Living DuPage Center for Spiritual Living 630.495.6626Revs. Mary Beth & Michael Speer, Co-PastorsSunday: 9 am Spiritual Forum; 10 am Healing Meditation;10:30 am Celebration Service 10:30 am Youth Program forChildren Pre-school through Teens; Royal Glen Ofc. Complex,1200 Roosevelt Rd., Suite 140 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137; e-mail:[email protected]; website: www.dupagecenter.org Dial-a-Treatment: 630.415.1717
Fox Valley Church of Religious Science 630.443.9874Rev. Elmer Rullman, PastorLesson 9:00 AM Service 10:30 AMMeeting in the Campbell House33W848 Cherry Lane, GenevaFor classes or directions see www.fvcrs.org
North Shore Center for Spiritual Living 847.492.0500Revs. Bill and Elizabeth Arrott, Co-PastorsSun. Meditation 10 a.m. Celebration 10:30 a.m.Evanston Masonic Temple, 1453 Maple Ave., EvanstonMail: P.O. Box 1955 Evanston, IL [email protected] www.rsns.netSpiritual Connection line 847-492-1440
Oak Park Church of Religious Science 773.889.4700Rev. Aleksandra Sikora, Pastor www.opcrs.comFax: 773.889.4720 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Scienceof Mind Metaphysical Teaching Center and Bookstore,6832 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60707
The First Chicago Church of Religious ScienceRev. Michael C. Rann 312.335.1051Chicago Science of Mind Center and Metaphysical BookStore, Water Tower Place, Suite 913-E, Chicago, ILSunday: 9:30 and 11 a.m.Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5623, Chicago, IL 60680
The Peace Center 708.749.8888Mike Gerdes and Margo Ruark, Directors6833 Stanley Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402email: [email protected]: www.thepeacecenter.infoSunday metaphyscial lecture and Kosmic Kids 4 p.m.
Universal Center for Positive Living 773.415.1225Rev. Cheryl Hawkins, Pastor Sunday celebration 11:30 a.m., Baker Hall, Church of theHoly Nativity 1917 West 93rd Street, Chicago, ILwww.universalcpl.org e-mail: [email protected] & Mail: 9335 S. Prairie, Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
Center for Spiritual Evolution 847.516.1950McHenry County Church of Religious ScienceRev. Anne S. Muelleman Sunday: 10 a.m.204 Spring Street, Cary, IL. www.newthoughtmchenry.org
New Thought Chicago 773.931.3476Global Transformation Through Individual ConsciousnessRev Nick Angotti, Teacher of New Thought IdeasSunday Location: Theater Building Chicago,1225 W Belmont Ave 10:45 - 11:30 AMMail: 3304 N Broadway, #161, Chicago, IL 60657 [email protected] www.newthoughtchicago.com
UNITED CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCEPower of Oneness Spiritual Center 773.962.9081Rev. Celeste Frazier, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club,5480 S Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615-5313Sunday Meditation: 10:45 am Celebration Service: 11 amwww.powerofoneness.net
INDEPENDENT CHURCH’SGod’s Gift Ministries 773.651.0300Rev. Gwendolyn L. AppleberrySunday Service 11am-12:306549 S. Halsted Street, Chicago. IL 60621-2654 Live Radio. Mon & Tues 4 a.m. & 2 p.m. 1570AMwww.gospel1570.com
Power Circle Congregation (PCC) 773.721.7972Founder/Sr. Minister Rev. Joseph E. Hill9350-64 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60617Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.
Midwest DirectoryUNITY CHURCHESFox Valley Unity Ofc. 630.879.1115Rev. Jan Little Sunday service 10 a.m.230 Webster St. Threshold Books 630.879.1126Batavia, IL 60510 Dial-A-Prayer 630.879.1129Website: www.FoxValleyUnity.orgClasses: A Course in MiraclesSouth Side Unity Center of ChristianityRev. Gregory Lawson 773.445.78959320 S. Ashland Ave. Sunday School: 11 a.m.Chicago, IL 60620 Church-Sunday: 11 a.mUnity Center of Light 630.968.2234Rev. Debra Dixon Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Hinsdale Adventist Academy, 631 E. Hickory StreetHinsdale, IL 60521 www.unitycenteroflight.comMail: P.O. Box 6838, Villa Park, IL 60181-6838Unity Church of Crystal Lake 815.356.5624Rev.Thomas Wendt, Sunday: 10 a.m.200 Ellsworth St., Masonic Temple, 1 bl. S. of 176,1 bl. E. of Main, Crystal Lake, IL www.uccl.orgMail: P.O. Box 312, Crystal Lake, IL 60039Unity Church of Oak Park 708.848.0960Rev. Richard Dale Billings, Rev. Helice Greene405 N. EuclidOak Park, IL 60302 Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Nursery: 9 & 11 a.m., Youth Education: 11 a.m.Dial-A-Blessing: 708.383.4655Unity Church on the North Shore 847.864.89773434 Central Street, Evanston, IL [email protected] in Chicago 773.973.0007Rev. Erica Trantham www.unitychicago.org1925 W. Thome AvenueChicago, IL 60660 (6200 N, just west of Ridge)Sunday Services 9:30 & 11:30 amSunday School: 9:30 am; Childcare - all servicesUnity in Lincoln Park 773.528.9597Rev. Sandy Diamond Sunday: 11 a.m.Days Inn, 644 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL 60657mailing address: P.O. Box 461, Park Ridge, IL 60068www.unitylincolnpark.orgUnity in Naperville 630.718.1318Rev. Kitty Benson Sunday 10 a.m.Gregory Middle School 2621 Springdale CircleNaperville www.unityinnaperville.org Unity Light of Mind Education Group 773-863-4266Ethel Witt-McCall, LUT/Spiritual Leader Sunday 10 am6117 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60636Unity Northwest Church 847.297.0997JoAnn Ballard, LUT, Spiritual LeaderSunday: 9 & 11 a.m. Youth Education 11 a.m.259 E. Central Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
INDIANAUnity Church of Christ 219.931.5284Rev. Geraldine Colvin Service 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday classes: 7 p.m.Dorothy Long Wee Wisdom Preschool, 740 RiverDrive, Hammond, IN 46324 (SW corner of CalumetAve. & I-80/94) [email protected]
WISCONSINUnity Church of Kenosha & Racine 262.697.5298Don Donini, LUT, Spiritual Leader www.unitykr.orgSunday Service & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.9220 26th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143
Headquarters OfficesInternational Centers For Spiritual Living 800.662.1348 P.O. Box 2152, Spokane, WA 99210-2152
Meditation CenterScience of Spirituality Center 630.955.12004-S-175 Naperville Rd., Naperville, IL 60563Daily Center Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Toll free: 800.222.2207. http://www.sos.org
UNIVERSAL FOUNDATION FOR BETTER LIVINGChrist Universal Temple 773.568.2282Rev. Dr. Johnnie Colemon – FounderRev. Mary A. Tumpkin – Interim Senior Minister11901 S. Ashland Ave. (I-57 at 119th St. exit)Chicago, IL 60643 Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.773.568.2282 Church-Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Meditation: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Temple of Spiritual Truth 773.261.9793Rev. Jean Dade Batchie Sunday: 11 a.m.5109 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
Westside Center of Truth 773.522.0433Rev. Helen Cooper, Pastor FAX: 773.561.82773745 W. Ogden Av. Sunday Service: 10 a.m.Chicago, IL 60623 Sunday School: 11 a.m.
Practitioner Services:APPLEGATE, Michael A. 312.740.0239
Speaker, Trainer, Author of “Raising A BrandNew Bar!” www.mikeapplegate.com
ANGOTTI, Rev. Nicholas G. 773.931.3476Practitioner Work and CounselingMinister of Religious Science, B.F.A., M.R.S.e-mail:[email protected]
ARROTT, Rev. William 847.492.0500Counseling, Practitioner Treatmentsby Appointment. Telephone Sessions
BOHANNON, Rev. Norman 773.785.5085by appointment only
FRAZIER, Rev. Celeste A. 773.962.9081Counseling, Practitioner Treatments byappointment or telephone sessions
MARTIN, Lilyan, R.Sc.P. 773.327.6691Telephone Sessions only
MUELLEMAN, Rev. Anne B. 815.444.0942Counseling, Practitioner Treatmentsby appointment or phone.
WILSON-Coleman, Stephanie E. 773.241.5683"Learn to turn turmoil & chaos into victory & success"Speaker, Author, TV Show Host email: [email protected] website: www.champagneconnection.com
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Eckhart Tolle DiscussedThe content of Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New
Earth - Awakening to your Life’s Purpose, isdiscussed at a group, facilitated by MaryAnderson, meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m.,at Korte Architecture, 135 Beardsley, CrystalLake.
Rev. Tom Wendt believes this book “con-tains the power and wisdom to be world-changing, in terms of creating a world thatworks for all.”
The purpose of this 1½ hour session is toencourage attendees to explore their own livesand discuss ways to incorporate Tolle’s teach-ings into their everyday experience.
A $5 love-offering is suggested for eachsession. Visitors are welcome.
For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.
“The future is simply infinite possibilitywaiting to happen. What it waits on is humanimagination to crystallize its possibility.”
Leland Kaiser
Road, Oswego.Six monks will spend six hours a day con-
structing the Mandala. When they are donethey will have placed over six million grainsof sand, each grain a call to a healing spirit orelement. The healing energy is palpable dur-ing the entire process. You are welcome tocome and watch, bring people or, pictures ofpeople, who need healing and enjoy the peaceand healing yourself. The monks will beworking each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. OnSaturday, July 11 there will be a special clos-ing ceremony from 1 to 3 p.m. You will beable to see the completed mandala and it is ourintention to give each person attending a smallpacket of the blessed sand. Call John at 630670-0555 for mandala details.
Forgiveness To HealingThis four-part seminar began on Saturday,
June 27, will also be held on July 11, July 18,July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Ada S.McKinley Center, 29th and Wabash, inChicago. Free Parking. Enter from 29th Streetbetween Michigan and Wabash.The facilitatoris the Rev. Dr. Emma Luster-Lassiter.
Registration fee is $10 per session, call 312670-8924 or send an email to [email protected] to register or visitwww.SpiritualDignity.net.
They are looking forward to sharing withyou and your friends, the practical Healingbenefits of Forgiveness, and how it returns allof us to our divinely ordained state of whole-ness. Good reasons to visit the web site, toexperience quiet, sacred moments every day,at any time, learn more about where and whenUniversal Truth Principles are being shared.
Pet Blessing Unity Church of Crystal Lake, 200
Ellsworth, invites congregants and guests tobring well-behaved pets of any variety at 10a.m., on July 26, to our every popular PetBlessing service which will honor all livingcreatures with an emphasis on the divine con-nection people feel with pets.
If necessary some pets will be blessed out-side the building following the service. Wehave welcomed cats, dogs, birds, bunnies,fish, a ferret, and a mini horse in years past.
For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.
Drepung Gomang TourThe Monks of Drepung Gomang are
presently on a tour of the United States, spon-sored by The Angel Center, 76 Main Street,Oswego, from July 2nd thru the 19th. Theirgoal is to share the compassion and wisdom ofTibetan Buddhism, to demonstrate the artisticaccomplishments of the people of Tibet, andto generate the necessary funds to insure thesurvival of Tibetan culture. The DrepungGomang Monastery will use donations tohouse, feed, and educate everyone wishing tostudy at this monastic center of higher learn-ing, including orphans and refugees fleeingChinese occupied Tibet. The monastery wish-es to establish a Food Foundation Fund whichwill help the monastery to provide a continu-ous food supply to the student monks in yearsto come. Information about The DrepungGomang Monastery and their monks NorthAmerican Tour is available on their websitewww.gomang.org.
The Drepung Gomang Monks will be par-ticipating in multiple events in our area.Please go to www.theangelcenter.org andclick on the Monks tab to see a list of eventtimes and dates. There are still several open-ings in their schedule if you or your organiza-tion wish to sponsor an event. For more infor-mation or to request a copy of the “Events”Packet,” go to “The Angel Center” 76 MainStreet, Oswego, or call John Biank at 630 670-0555.
On Thursday, July 2, Meet the Monks andShop Tibet, from 4 to 8 p.m. The AngelCenter, 76 main Street, Oswego.
They will be introducing our visitors andgiving you an opportunity to purchase theamazing Tibetan goods that they brought fromhome! The prices are at a fraction of US retailand all proceeds go to support the monastery.
On Monday, July 6, celebrate the DaliLama’s birthday with the Monks from 6:30 til10 p.m., at Biank’s 83 Century Drive, Os-wego. There will be cake, special treats andgreat fun as we celebrate this joyous Tibetanholiday! Call to see how you can help!
On Monday, July 6, opening ceremony forthe creation of the Healing Mandala, from 10a.m. to 12 p.m., at Allied Bank, 3201 Orchard
The Monks of Drepung Gomang
Burning Bowl ServiceOur nation’s celebration of the freedom
achieved by our forefathers can also be cele-brated in a very profound and spiritual way.
The Burning Bowl Service gives you timeto reflect on habits, thoughts, etc. which nolonger serve you and that you want eliminatedfrom your life. Through prayer, meditation,and personal self reflection, you write downon a paper what you want eliminated fromyour life. Then having set the intention torelease all these things on paper, the paper isburned, and release is symbolically achieved.
This wonderful service will be held at UnityNorthwest Church on Thursday, July 2 at 7p.m. A love offering will be accepted. Comeprepared to release and let go of the thoughtsand burdens which do not serve you.
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