Notes on Our Spiritual Journey
Welcome to our blog where we’ll feature a variety of topics and strategies to create more joy, more love, and more inspiration in your life.
May 6, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
May 06, 2025Dear Ones, It was His Holiness the Dalai Lama who beautifully shared his thoughts on compassion in this way: “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” This is not such a tall task as it may first seem, as each of us has within us a nurturing nature; perhaps, it is simply more developed in ...Read MoreApril 29, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Apr 29, 2025Dear Ones, Those who attended last Saturday’s Celebration of Life for our beloved John Szal experienced a great overflowing, not only with a full house of family and friends in the Sanctuary, but with deep love, heart-warming stories, beautiful music, and a grand Celebration of this great soul. Many also watched the live stream, and it ...Read MoreApril 22, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Apr 22, 2025We enjoyed a wonderful Easter Celebration, filled with music, flowers, and joy, as we delighted in our individual and collective rising in consciousness. This renewed aliveness within us continues to bring us fresh ideas and inspiration, as we maintain our conscious connection with the Beloved, as well as with one another. Completing this lovely month of ...Read MoreApril 15, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Apr 15, 2025Dear Ones, We have a very special Easter Celebration planned for you this Sunday at 1:00 P.M. at UCCVF, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA. Guest musicians will add to the joy of the day, as will our special Bountiful Bouquet ritual, while we celebrate, “The Plentiful Harvest.” Please be here with our Community if you are ...Read MoreApril 8, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Apr 08, 2025Dear Ones, A Beloved Community is one that honors, respects, encourages, and supports its members and friends in times of joy and those of sorrow. On Sunday morning, April 6th, our precious, long-time member and supporter of GPCSL, John Szal, left this earth plane and began his beautiful, new journey in the Heart of God. His vast ...Read MoreApril 1, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Apr 01, 2025Dear Ones, When healthy seeds are planted and well cared for, we have every reason to expect good results. If, however, toxic seeds find their way into the soil, the consequences can be dire. Similarly, as we continue keeping the High Watch, setting conscious intentions to keep our words, thoughts, feelings, and actions in Principle, we ...Read MoreMarch 25, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Mar 25, 2025“Up, Up, and Away!” Today, Rev. Mike and I are flying to San Diego, California, to visit with friends and grandchildren. This wonderful idea of “flying” above challenges and learning to see from a higher perspective can be a wonderful lesson. As we deepen our meditation, open our hearts to God’s Presence, and look up ...Read MoreMarch 18, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Mar 18, 2025Dear Ones, Today, Rev. Mike and I are co-hosting our Upper Main Line Interfaith Alliance luncheon meeting at United Church of Christ, where we also hold our Celebrations Sunday afternoons. We love this interfaith community of ministers, rabbis, priests, and imams, respecting and appreciating the various ways we practice our faith traditions, while cherishing our underlying ...Read More