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Spiritual contentment
Convocation update
Also in the news this week
Events in April
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Spiritual contentment

 

You have to love your Self, that inner being, that which transcends

all other identifying attributes.

Any demand that negates the value of Self denies Selfhood.

Recognizing the value of Self is essential for Self love.

If Self love is not present then how can you possibly say you love God (any divinity you believe in) let alone your neighbor?

Without Self love there can be no spiritual contentment.

(Norman Wilson)

 

Contributed by Rev Pamela Ramsden

 

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Issue 156 : 1 April 2012

Greetings! 

 

Spring is here - and hasn't it been glorious? Bulbs and colour and leaves and sunshine and waves and t-shirts and ..... renewed life surging through. A time to give thanks and a time to enjoy.

 

With blessings to you from Tim, and on behalf of all the staff team
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Convocation update

 

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Plans are well advanced for Convocation 2012 hosted in London this year by Rev John Merrill and Rev Anja Saunders.The programme for Saturday 9 June focuses on the theme of Connectedness. The morning holds space for dropping deeper into the connecting space through meditation, movement, song, prayer and networking, as well as an inspirational talk. The afternoon includes an OSIF update and the renewing of our vows, connecting with chi and a final open space. You are encouraged to wear your ceremonial clothes andbring your stole.
 
One Sunday 10 June, there will be a pilgrimage 'Walk with God' starting from Gospel Oak at 10.30, and passing all faiths including more than 15 places of worship and temples. There will be two periods of silent walking around Primrose Hill in the morning and in Regents Park in the afternoon. Lunch will be near the cafe in Regents Park at 12.30 for a Mother Earth Service and picnic. The last church is Our Lady of Assumption (one of seven Our Lady's in London), reaching Piccadilly Circus around 4.30, with a further option to continue to Green Park.
 
Families, partners, children and friends are invited to join the walk on Sunday - no cost, just a donation please.  We hope you can come for these two days in 2012 Olympic City, reconnecting with ourselves and with the Divine.
 
Advance booking of your place at Convocation is essential. The early-bird discount ends today, but can be extended by 24 hours if you're really quick!
Also in the news this week

  

Following news last week of Rev Jan Storey's new book, this week there is news of Rev Pamela O'Cuneen's book entitled Culture Shock and Canapes due for publication on 5 April.

 

Rev Paul Sandford writes about a recent lecture and his interest in the Charter of Compassion and the International Campaign for Compassionate Cities. For more information, or to become involved, please contact Paul (Login required to this forum).

Events in April
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Community Prayers, every Monday 

 

2 April: Dreaming into Healing, Remembering our Wholeness, Brighton

 

3 April: Ministers meeting, Brighton

 

7-10 April: Into Christ Consciousness, Findhorn

 

10 April: Only the mystics will survive, Abingdon

 

11-13 April: The Women at Easter, Findhorn

 

11-14 April: GreenSpirit Spring Walking Break, Buxton

 

13 April: One Light Gathering on the theme of Work, London

13 April: Women's Spirituality Circle, Brighton

 

14/15 April: Y1 student training, London

 

17 April: Universal worship service, Frome

 

18 April: Supervisors Network, conference call

 

20-22 April: Reconnecting the Heart Retreat, Dorset

 

27 April: Introduction Day, London

 

28 April: Constellation workshop, Watford

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