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.
Feb. 4, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Feb 04, 2025Dear Ones, This month theme, “Love is Service” reminds us that Love is both an Indwelling Essence and a conscious, caring practice. The Presence of Divine Love within all life must be actualized through intentional, externalized action. As we become increasingly aware of the continued movement toward hatred, vengeance, and deep division around us, we are ...Read MoreJan. 21, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Jan 21, 2025Dear Ones, This past weekend, we honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929. Dr. King would have been ninety-six, had his life not been cut short at thirty-nine. Today, we celebrate Dr. Ernest Holmes, founder of Religious Science, who was born on January 21, 1887 and passed on peacefully in 1960 at age ...Read MoreJan. 14, 2025: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Jan 14, 2025Dear Ones, What a joy it was to experience our first Sunday in UCC’s Sanctuary! The sun shone brightly, and smiles were brilliant, as we greeted folks who are now able to attend in the daytime. We are so grateful to our friends at the United Church of Christ in Wayne for their gracious partnering with ...Read MoreJan. 6, 2025: GREAT NEWS From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Jan 06, 2025Dear Ones, GREAT NEWS!! Instead of meeting this Thursday evening at UCC in Wayne, we will begin this Sunday at 1:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of this lovely church and continue each Sunday after! So, no more Thursday night gatherings, but Sundays in the daytime. Please tell your friends about this welcome change of day and ...Read MoreDec. 31, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 31, 2024Dear Ones, Rev. Mike and I are so grateful to have enjoyed and celebrated another beautiful year with you, our Beloved Community, and happily anticipate a Bright New Year for all of us, as we “Thrive in 2025!” We have moved through many important changes, individually and collectively, and are more than ready to continue to ...Read MoreDec. 24, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 24, 2024Dear Ones, What a wonderful Winter Solstice we enjoyed last Saturday, with several interfaith presenters, great music, and a delightful crowd of warm, bright and appreciative folks from many faith traditions. Our philosophy celebrates Unity in Multiplicity, and we are honored to facilitate such opportunities to come together, as we learn about and love each other. It ...Read MoreDec. 17, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 17, 2024Dear Ones, Whether or not all the greeting cards have been sent, decorations are up, gifts wrapped, meals and baked goods planned, etc., we are just about a week away from Christmas and Hanukkah! Sometimes, simply enjoying the lights and décor of our neighbors or downtown merchants seems sufficient to bring a smile to our faces. ...Read MoreDec. 10, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 10, 2024Dear 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 ...Read More