Sunday,
January 1st
Meditation
9:15 AM
Celebration Service 10:00 AM
Rev. Doug's Message:
"Happy New Year!"
Musical Guest
Sunny Daye
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Dear Ones,
There is a special energy in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. It's a kind of lull. Maybe it's a sort of energy "hangover," with the excitement and activity of Christmas waning and the world around us (the weather, the Strip, the traffic) "cooling off."
What a beautiful week to take some extra contemplation time. I plan to do that this week, in advance of our Saturday morning "Out with the old...in with the new" cleansing and intention setting ceremony. I invite you to join with me in the days leading up to Saturday, in the quiet of your own space, to reflect on this year: how has it been for you? What are the best things you remember about it? What have been the chal- lenges? Are any of the challenges something you'll take into 2012 with you? What do you want most in 2012, and are you willing to "stay your mind" on that? Reread "Peace Be Unto Thee, Stranger" in this newsletter and allow it to inspire your contempla- tion time. This coming weekend heralds a new era at CSLGLV. We're transforming our Sunday gather- ings in order to serve better the vision and values we hold as a community. If you love or are interested in experiencing group meditation, there will be a 30-minute Meditation Service every Sunday morning at 9:15 in the sanctuary. We invite you to come and "sit with God" together, gently guided by a Practitioner. Then we shift the energy and begin our celebration service at 10:00. This will be more like the morning services you're used to, with the added benefit of everyone being together at one service -- we can get to know each other better! 2012 has emerged in visioning as a year of Expansive Vibration. This shift to our Sunday mornings is just the first manifestation of what will no doubt prove to be a transformational year for us, individually and collectively. I am wishing, er, KNOWING for you a magnificent New Year. Join me in the "quiet lull" of this week, let's gather on Saturday morning at 6:30 to go out with the old and welcome in the new, and then we'll start the year off RIGHT with a Sunday morning spirit-filled experience. Richest blessings to you, always!
In love,
 Peace be unto thee, stranger
Enter, and be not afraid
I have left the gate open and thou art welcome to my home
There is room in my house for all
I have swept the hearth
and lighted the fire
The Room is warm and cheerful, and you will find
comfort and rest within
The table is laid,
and the fruits of Life
are spread before thee
The wine is here also;
it sparkles in the light
I have set a chair for you
where the sunbeams
dance through the shade
Sit and rest and refresh your soul Eat of the fruit and drink the wine All, all is yours,
and you are welcome
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comes to an end, consider signing up for electronic giving. CSLGLV relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give
on a recurring basis.
Please contact the church office at 739-8200 for more details.
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Join the lesbian,
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and transgender group at CSLGLV. For more information, contact Ed Ryan at 702-401-0993 or Laura Hallett, RScP
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 See below to find out about classes,
fantastic upcoming events and more...
"Out With The Old...In With The New!" a cleansing ceremony/service to bring in the New Year. Saturday, December 31st - 6:30 AM (you read it right!)
New Year's Day Champagne Brunch
Sunday, January 1st after service in the Great Room
Kick off the Gourmets for God FUNdraiser
and celebrate the New Year with your CSL family
hosted by Larry and Rebecca Montoya.
Suggested donation of $5.00 for the brunch,
though all are welcome!
Choir Rehearsal
Every Monday, 6:45 PM (No rehearsal January 2nd)
"An Adventure in Faith"
Every Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Drop In Discussion/Support Group
Wednesday Service December 28th - 7:00 PM "Exploring the Mystical"
Mystic Joel Goldsmith writes,
"When you experience God, you find is-ness.
When you are in the presence of God
you are in the presence of fulfillment.
Attaining the experience of God is the attainment
of all the added things, with no asking and no telling." Through message, music and meditation,
Laura Hallett, RScP will explore the mystical
this Wednesday.
NO Young Adults Group this week
Sundays at 6:00 PM - Room #4 If you're between the ages of 18 and 34,
join us as we begin a heart-felt exploration
of Khalil Gibran's master work The Prophet.
Copies of the book can be purchased
in the Beacon of Light Bookstore.
Want more information?
Contact Justin Riley at 540-0116
WINTER CLASSES STARTING
Treatment and Meditation (Certificated)
Thursdays, January 12th - March 29th (12 classes)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Payment plans available
Beyond Limits (Certificated)
Saturdays, January 14th - March 17th (10 classes)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Payment plans available
Beyond Limits Spanish (Certificated)
Thursdays, January 19th - March 22nd (10 classes)
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Payment plans available
Spanish for Spiritual Living
Saturdays, January 21st - March 17th
(8 classes - no class on February 18th)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Journey InWords
Tuesdays, January 24th - February 28th (6 classes)
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self (Certificated)
Mondays, February 6th - April 2nd
(8 classes - no class on February 20th)
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Payment plans available
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NEW YEAR, NEW SERVICES!
Beginning Sunday, January 1, 2012,
join us for a 30-minute Meditation Service
at 9:15 a.m.
Gently guided by a Practitioner,
you'll have the opportunity to "sit with God"
in the peace and beauty of the sanctuary,
with others of like mind.
The service ends at 9:45,
followed by a 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service, when everyone in the CSLGLV community
can gather together and enjoy
a powerful and uplifting message
along with our magnificent music.
Come for the meditation and stay
for the celebration!
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Congratulations!
Mark and Rose Oatis
Volunteers of the Month
"Being volunteers have allowed us to become more compassionate and more appreciative of everything that comprises our spiritual community."
Thank you Mark and Rose, for all you do!
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The season of joy, peace and goodwill has no beginning and no ending in the Divine flow of life Judy-Ann Young, RScP |
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| How Large is Your Oneness?
by Claytee White, Core Council President
When I state that "I am One with the Universal Presence" that created everything out of Itself - mineral, plants and animals - am I really serious or just talking the talk? Am I consciously aware of what this means? Is it real to me? Do I embody this? Do I live it?
If I embody this belief, does it go beyond my neighbor- hood? Does it cross the border? Does it go to Iraq, China, Mexico, Arizona, South Africa, the Sudan and Afghanistan Does it go beyond political parties? Does it go beyond race? Does it go beyond gender? Does it go beyond our class structure? Does it include the homeless?
If my Oneness is not all encompassing, how do I change it? I suggest journaling, contemplation, studying, practicing the presence and meditation. By doing this, it can change all things in your life for the best possible life...the best possible service...the best possible use of your life directed by God.
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Be Inspired This Holiday to Give Back
RECYCLE!
Electronic/Computers
www.mygreenelectronics.org
Cell Phones/Rechargeable Batteries
www.call2recycle.org
Appliances
www.republicservices.com
Paint
www.republicservices.com
or call 1-800-Got-Scrap (468-7272)
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WISH LIST
Here are some items we'd love to receive!
Office supplies:
8 1/2 x 11" white and color copy paper
Box of 3-tab 8 1/2 x 11 manila file folders
2 x 4 white mailing address labels
Staplers and staples
Scotch tape
Clear boxed packaging tape
Rolls or Books of postage stamps
6' folding tables
8' white linen table cloths |
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