“In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes, how do you measure a year in a life?” “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway musical, “Rent”
Continuing with September’s theme, “Reawaken and Renew,” we are preparing to celebrate the autumnal season in just over a week, as well delighting in the start of new classes, and experiencing our Annual Community Gathering this Sunday, September 19th. It truly is all about letting Love lead the way, as we have depended on this Divine Source throughout the pandemic and the many global challenges we have faced. How do we “measure a year” and continue counting the blessings and gifts that have emerged and shall continue to show up in our lives?
It was necessary to dive more deeply into God’s Love and Wisdom, as we navigated challenging currents and unsettling seas of experience, and we have made it through to this powerful point. The more we focus on the good that continues to come from all these situations, and the proof of a conscious, caring, compassionate humanity in the midst of this multitude of challenges, the greater becomes the possibility of our emergence into a whole, new way of living. Our progress is measured by our increased reliance on Spirit, our more intentional use of the Law, and our growing confidence in ourselves, our Community, and the future of the world itself.
Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 A.M., either in person or on line, then bring your lunch, if you wish, as our Community Meeting begins at 12:15 P.M. and is open to members and regular attendees; of course, only GPCSL members are qualified to vote. Your Board of Trustees has a wonderful presentation planned for you, with a beautiful review of the past year and some great plans for an inspired year to come. Your presence and clear voice are essential to the continued progress of our Beloved Community, so do plan to share this sweet afternoon with your spiritual family.
If you wish to join one of our Practitioners prior to our Celebration, simply go upstairs to our Prayer and Meditation Room to participate a quiet, twenty-minute Meditation at 10:00 A.M., prior to Celebration. Do keep in mind that we follow CDC recommendations, wear masks indoors, and use color-coded name tags to communicate people’s choices for the degree of personal connection or social distancing desired. We continue live streaming, as well. Join us in person or on line at www.cslphilly.org and click on the orange “watch now” button, whenever you wish to view the Celebration or previous Sunday Celebrations and Rev. Mike’s and my archived “Love Notes.”
Our Practitioners and Intern are prepared to support you spiritually, so select one from the Practitioner Page and let your life change for the better.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine