Values Based Spiritual Living

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1 Values Based Spiritual Living January 1, 2017 Music Ministry Jeff Wright, Guitar and Vocals Rick Kirkpatrick, Guitar Julie Chiarelli, Congas Jon Fox, Bass Juanita Bratton and Jill Fox, Vocals Welcome Music The Breeze at Dawn by Rumi/Wright I Trust In God by Rickie Byars-Beckwith Welcome and Announcements Spiritual Mind Treatment Shera Banbury Chant I Am Letting Go by Jack Fowler Meditation Shera Banbury Special Music Spiritual Talk Creating a Value-Based Life Rev. Lani Howard Congregational Song Forever Young by Bob Dylan Offering Closing Music I Release by Rickie Byars-Beckwith Practitioner: Shera Banbury Page 1

2 Announcements This week s affirmation is: I live a Principle-centered Spirit-led Life. Religious Science QuickStart An Introduction to the Background and Basic Principles of the Religious Science Philosophy With Shera Banbury, R.Sc.P. Two Saturdays: January 7, 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and January 14, 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm For a suggestsed donation of $20 per session Learn more about Religious Science, the V Symbol meaning, and the difference between meditation, prayer, and affirmation. Concepts will be discussed such as: sin and evil, heaven and hell, death and reincarnation, Christians and Jesus Christ, miracles and healing, and New Thought. I Am the Light with Matt Kahn Sunday, January 8th 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cost: Love Donation Each gathering is a living, breathing, visceral experience of the power and healing of unconditional love to inspire our soul s journey to be reawakened and reimagined in the most heart-centered way. Join us for the video as the spontaneous transmission unfolds for us all. Drumming Class and Circle Returning Jan. 12th Is back on Thursdays from 6-8pm with Michael DiMartino - Suggested Love Donation is $10 Page 2

3 Announcements (Continued) Special Thanks this week to: Gary Wade for all his work as our new treasurer and Carl Wiggins for rescuing us on short notice to unlock our heating unit for repairs. The Principles of Successful Living 8 Wednesdays from 2:30-5:00 pm starting January 11th, 2017 With Julia Robles Scott, R.Sc.P. Suggested Donation$20 per class Required Book: The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes In this class, students explore the role of consciousness in co-creating their own life. Upon successful completion, participants will have a greater understanding of our place in this spiritual universe and our relation to the one creative source. Sign up today to learn: about your connectedness to an infinite power for good which you can use; how to apply Universal Principles in your daily life and get results; the art of positive prayer called Spiritual Mind Treatment; the value of meditation, daily spiritual disciplines and commitment; that you have found new friends and relationships in your classmates who think as you do; that you really can create a new life by changing your thinking and beliefs. Building a Healing Consciousness With Rev. Lani Howard 8 Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm, beginning Jan. 19, 2017 Suggested Donation: $20 per class One purpose illuminating all our studies in the Science of Mind is to open our thought to the possibility that we can create a better world. Looking at this transcendent purpose, we begin to see that the possibility rests on the foundation of our inner lives and the discovery and exploration of the power of our thought...in the awakening, enrichment, and expansion of our individual consciousness...so that each of us is fully open to being all we can be, fully aware of the Presence within and the Unity of all life. As this life-enrichment process unfolds in each of us, it pours into the Universal Consciousness a vital force for change in the world. Required Books include the Science of Mind Textbook by Ernest Holmes and The Joy of Meditation by Jack and Cornelia Addington. Sign up today! Page 3

4 Announcements (Continued) Sacred Circles in Action Please visit our Events Table near the foyer for more information, and to sign up for the one-day Leadership Orientation if you d like to create your own Sacred Circle! Here are some of our Circles that are Now Open: ANIMAL KINSHIP MINISTRY This Circle is about pets, and the people who love them. If you love pets and are willing to pray and care for them, and also to pray for the people who love them, then this circle is for you. It just takes a willingness to pray and participate. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Lorie at CONSCIOUS AGING WOMEN S CIRCLE is for women over the age of 65 who want to meet once a month to discuss and explore various issues related to aging. If you d like to join them, contact Cre Cooper at SACRED DANCE CIRCLE We will dance on Wednesdays Jan. 4th and Jan. 18th from 9:30-11:00 am at Sierra Center. All the dances are simple, and taught, with a focus on connection and being centered. We will also have a Sunday dance at the Center, on the fourth Sunday in February from 2-4 PM. Watch for more opportunities to join us in Sacred Circle Dance this Winter! Call Judy ( ) if you have questions. THEATRE TROTTERS will meet soon to plan more fabulous outings for our local theater and musical shows! All are welcome to join us for all our events. You are welcome to join us for all our events! Please call Kathy Mann at with questions. Here s to making Merry! UPLIFT, People Serving People Sandi Schilling leads a circle of friends who are interested in bringing a little sunshine into someone else s day. This could involve taking a meal, giving a ride, or sending a card. Doing a favor for someone who needs a hand up. If you are interested in this sacred circle, please contact Sandi Schilling at VISUAL ARTS CIRCLE this circle is for all levels of visual artists. Activities include painting and drawing en plein aire (outdoors) and viewing various galleries and shows. To sign up, contact Tom Devine at or Farley Fallon at Hospitality House Dinner! Our next monthly Hospitality House Dinner will be on Thursday, January 12th, and the signup sheet is available at the events table. Sign up now to enjoy meeting & serving some of our neighbors who are currently without a home. Please sign up to participate if you can. THANKS! Page 4

5 Announcements (Continued) Scheduled Events and Classes at SCSL Saturdays, January 7th & 14th 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Religious Science QuickStart class with Shera Banbury, R.Sc.P. Sunday, January 8th, 2:00-5:00pm Matt Kahn Video and discussion. Wednesday, January 11th, 2:30-5:00 pm, Principles of Successful Living, an 8 week class with Julia Robles-Scott R.Sc.P. begins. Thursday, January 12th, 3:45-7:15 pm, Hospitality House Dinner (off-site). Sunday, January 15th, 11:30am 12:30 pm, The Visioning Process Sunday, January 15th, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, Dances of Universal Peace Thursday, January 19th, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Building a Healing Consciousness, an eight week class with Rev. Lani begins. Friday, January 20th, 7:00-9:00 pm, Spiritual Movie Night (film TBA). Please contact the office to help make popcorn and show the movie! Sunday, January 22nd, 1:00-4:00pm, New Members Workshop with Rev. Lani Howard. Sunday, January 29th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm please join us for our Annual Meeting and lunch! Recurring Gatherings at SCSL - Offered for a Love Donation!. 2nd Sundays - 2:00-5:00 pm, Matt Kahn Video & Discussion. Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1:00-2:00 pm. Medical Qigong for Health and Wellness with Sue Steger. Wednesday Evenings - 6:00-8:00 pm, The Course in Miracles Group Meets at Ted Smith s home, 119 Winchester, GV. Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm, Drumming Class & Circle, returns Jan. 12th Fridays 3:00-4:15 pm Sugar-Free Consciously Support Group with Robert Kelaghan. What is Membership at Sierra Center? Take Our New Member s Workshop on January 22nd from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with Rev. Lani This workshop is informative, interactive, and fun, and you will learn what membership is here, and how we intend to interact as a Spiritual Community. Sign up today at the events table and join us. There is no cost for this workshop, or to be a member. Membership has benefits. Page 5

6 Announcements (Continued) Practitioners Are Available To Meet With You! Do you have concerns or issues weighing on your mind? Would you appreciate having prayer support for knowing the highest and best outcome? There are spiritual advisors available to meet with you briefly after Sunday services for no fee. You may also place Prayer Requests in the Prayer Request Box on the Practitioner table next to the front entrance. Each Monday the Practitioners gather to hold consciousness for the perfect healing of all situations and conditions. Spirit is all there is and we recognize your wholeness, prosperity, health, loving relationships and divine self expression. You may also call a Licensed Practitioner to schedule an appointment with them during the week for a fee. Licensed Practitioners are: Shera Banbury Julia Robles Scott Lori Stitt Spiritual Mind Treatment / Affirmative Prayer works!! Take advantage of this healing service!! If you are interested in becoming a Licensed Practitioner, please call the office and speak with Rev. Lani. Compassion Corner and Prayer Requests If you have a gratitude, a prayer request, or a request for support of any kind that you d like to share with the congregation, please call the office and we ll be happy to list it in the bulletin for two weeks. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If you need a ride, or meals during an illness or following a surgery, or know of someone in the congregation who does, please contact Sandi Schilling, leader of the Uplift Circle, at She and her circle of caring people will be happy to help in whatever ways they are able. The books that Rev. Lani will be speaking from in January are: This Thing Called You and The Science of Mind, both by Ernest Holmes, and both are available in our bookstore. Page 6