Dear Ones,
Wow! What an amazing group of celebrations we enjoyed last Sunday afternoon in UCC Fellowship Hall. It began with a memorable glance back at the genesis of our Center, thirty-two years ago, including messages from Dr. Gwen Gillespie, Dr. Bob Deen, and Rev. Jackie Dougherty.
Then, we received three beautiful members, one in person, and two out of state. The rededication of our Practitioners included receiving their new stoles, badges, and service pins. Those out of the area were part of the ceremony by Zoom. Rev. Mike was duly installed as Assistant Minister, and my tenth anniversary with GPCSL was lovingly acknowledged. What a marvelously meaningful and moving day! Thanks to all who brought it together.
Remember the Bountiful Bouquet you designed by bringing your individual flowers to the empty basket at our Thanksgiving Eve Celebration? This demonstrated clearly what we can create together when we each bring our own hearts, minds, and gifts to one another. We have arrived at a new place in consciousness where we are ready to move with confidence and joy into the next chapter of the Greater Center for Spiritual Living, and Rev. Mike and will do our best to keep up with you, as we do!
Our next amazing event will be the Annual Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21st, in the Sanctuary at 6:30 P.M., featuring many faith traditions and wonderful music, followed by refreshments in the Gathering Place. This is the actual date of the Winter Solstice, and we honor both the darkness and the emerging Light. Let’s celebrate it together.
Our weekly Thursday Celebration takes place at 7:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary, we gather in the Sanctuary, this week’s topic being, “Seeing Through God Goggles.” It is as we rise above human interpretations and judgements that we are able to align our consciousness with the Divine and begin to see things from a higher perspective. Be with us if you are local or tune in on Sunday morning, December 15th at 10:30 A.M. at www.cslphilly.org.
Our Licensed Professional Practitioners provide spiritual support for your human concerns. Their page on our website provides all their contact information, so select any of them for assistance.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine