“The light is greater than the darkness nor has the darkness any power over the light.” ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 411
We understand that “darkness,” whether actual nighttime or metaphorically dreary times, simply is the absence of the light. Like entering an unlit room and turning on the light switch, either type of darkness disappears when light is introduced. God IS Light, the Absolute and Eternal Reality, always available to lead us through challenging times and ready to lift our consciousness above the temporary conditions.
Let’s bless the dark night, in which we rest deeply and become refreshed, and appreciate life’s fallow times from which our quiet contemplation and mental reorganization bring us gifts of understanding and renewal. Then, we can more appreciate the Light which inspires us to live in strength and newness. This truly is a very special time of year.
Our Annual Winter Solstice, “Grace in the Night; Joy in the Light,” promises to be a joy-filled experience on Saturday, December 17th at the Smethers’ facility, “Inteprod,” 2583 Industry Lane Eagleville, PA 19403. Doors open at 6:45 P.M., and the music and program begin at 7:00 P.M. Expect glorious music from Jim Wade and Frank Ravenwolf Henninger, and find your own voice in the Community songs we sing. This will be an IN-PERSON celebration and not streamed until the actual Solstice on December 21st. You are invited to bring treats, if you care to add to the reception following the program.
The next day, Sunday, December 18th, we meet for our Morning Celebration at the same site and are so grateful to Suzanne and Rick Smethers for inviting us to use their facility for both events. Continuing our monthly theme of, “Lighting Up the World,” my talk will focus on, “Lighting ALL the Candles,” as that will be the first night of Hanukkah. We look forward to more holiday treats and visiting time after Celebration.
The following Sunday is Christmas morning, and you may join us at the regular time in your “jammies,” as we stream it to you, allowing everyone to relax into your personal celebrations at home. Our last gathering of the year will take place on December 31st at the AVE Clubhouse in Malvern, 311 Lancaster Ave. Please arrive by 6:45 A.M., when Rev. Mike will lead us at 7:00 A.M. in a beautiful World Peace Meditation, corresponding with all other gatherings around the world at Greenwich Mean Time.
Do visit our website, www.cslphilly.org to view our calendar of events, to tune into our live streams or to view past Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike. Also, please visit our Practitioner Page to find caring professionals who are ready to help you through any challenges, using spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer.)
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine