Dear Ones,
Of course, we know that change is a constant and that it can be cumbersome for some who may be challenged in releasing the familiar and stepping into the unknown. We also know that the Changeless Presence constantly nurtures and guides us on these journeys of transformation, so there is every reason to relax into the Divine Right Activity that is operative in our personal lives and in our Beloved Community.
As we deepen our faith in the Spirit that cherishes us and the Law which responds to us, it becomes not only easy but delightful to move along a path of greater discovery. There is an air of newness and excitement this time of year, as we all “go back to school” and invite the Wisdom within us to guide us through all the changes with Grace.
This Sunday’s Celebration was pre-recorded at the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA and will be streamed to you on Sunday, September 8th at 10:30 A.M. Do join us online by going to www.cslphilly.org and pressing the orange “Watch Now” button. With September’s theme in mind, “Learn, Teach, Transform,” Rev. Mike and I chose to present a “He Said/She Said” talk on, “The Art of Change.” Our next in-person gathering will take place on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th at the United Church of Christ Valley Forge in Wayne, PA., and you are invited to join us at 6:30 for Meditation, as we prepare for our 7:00 P.M. Celebration in their lovely Sanctuary. All our Thursday gatherings will be streamed on Sunday morning at 10:30 A.M., as usual.
This is an exciting new chapter for our Spiritual Community, and we are thrilled about our partnership with this lovely and welcoming congregation.
Our new Music Director, Ray Adkins, will begin that night and continue bringing his musical talents each following Thursday Celebration. Come and experience the joy and beauty of our wonderful gatherings in this warm and inviting facility. We will also be meeting from time to time in their Fellowship Hall on Sunday afternoons. The first one will be our Annual Community Meeting at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 15th.
If you are interested in membership with GPCSL, please consider joining our Discovery Classes on Zoom from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. on two consecutive Sundays: September 22nd and 29th. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us, even if you are a long-time member. A beautiful booklet will be emailed to you following your registration, and this is a non-tuition class.
When a challenge may seem a bit overwhelming, it may be time to engage the services of one of our Licensed Professional Practitioners to help you through any care or confusion to a clear, compassionate solution. As you get in touch with any of them on the Practitioner Page of our website, you will receive a loving, listening ear, spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer), and a consciousness uplift.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine