Hold onto your hats! We are blessed to have Jami Lula return to Ojai! He'll be singing at the Symphony of Life Spiritual Center on Sunday, July 24th, and then later in the day, performing an outdoor summer concert at the Ojai Retreat on Besant Road. We are planning a wine/appetizer reception in the Waterfall Garden at the retreat from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and then Jami will perform in concert in the Shangrila Garden beginning at 6:00 PM. This promises to be a beautiful event. We will be announcing more about it in the coming weeks.

Join Rev. Karen for this fabulous new 8-week class, "This Thing Called You" beginning Thursday, June 2, 7:00 - 10:00 PM. During our time together, we will take a closer look at who we are, what we believe, and how we can shift some of our limiting patterns to become our own authority. We will examine the things that get in the way of our true freedom. To register, contact Rev. Karen at (805) 640-3743 or e-mail Karen.Wylie@solsc.org. The registration fee is $195; payment plans are available.

The theme of the Ojai Fourth of July Parade is "Proud to be an American." The theme of our float this year is "Celebrating Freedom and Diversity." This is about who we are as a spiritual community as we welcome people of all ages, faiths, lifestyles and ethnicities. We are meeting on a regular basis now to plan and prepare for the parade. You are invited to bring your creative ideas to our planning meetings that are happening every Monday afternoon until parade time at 4:00 PM, 410 Bryant Street, Suite K. There are opportunities to help design, decorate, ride on or dance alongside of our entry. Our official organization contact and Entry Marshall for this year is Candace Hull. You can contact Candace at (805) 646-0227. Everyone is welcome! We will also be planning for a Symphony of Life picnic after the parade. Come join in on July 4th for lots of fun!

Our deep appreciation to Rev. Susan Burrell who delivered a beautiful talk on "The Global Heart Vision." She reminded us about the possibilities for an awakened world. Rev. Susan is pictured below with Rev. Karen.

Also, we were gifted with the talent and beauty of our visiting artist, Danielle LoPresti pictured below.

Bonnie Landau Weed, artist and graphic designer, is offering this unique class to learn how to effortlessly connect with your creative intuition. The question is how can you effortlessly connect with the creative energies in the universe and produce the creative expression that is uniquely yours? This class will be held Saturdays, June 4, June 18 and June 25, 2011, 9:45 AM to 1:15 PM, 605A E. Oak Street, Ojai, CA. With materials provided by Bonnie, the cost is $135 for all three classes; $50 per class if purchased individually. If you provide your own materials, the cost of the class is $95 for all three classes; $35 per class if purchased individually. To find out more information or to register, e-mail or call Bonnie at Bonnie@LandauDesign.com or (805) 640-1458. 100% of the profits from this class will be donated to the Symphony of Life Spiritual Center (www.solsc.org).

Rev. Will was our teacher for the children this past Sunday. Our youth program supports parents in raising joyful, happy children who are self-confident, spiritually aware, global citizens. Each Sunday, our children 3-11 years old enjoy prayer, story telling, visual arts projects and/or music and movement. Our program is enriching and appropriate for young people regardless of their religious backgrounds. As part of our Sunday program, children get to explore the roots, purpose and meaning of special holidays throughout the year.

We welcome individuals who enjoy children and are willing to give of their time once monthly or quarterly. Please call Rev. Marilyn Miller, (805) 640-0498, if you are interested in assisting with the children.

We'll be discussing our book of the month, The Life of Pi by Yann Martel, at our next meeting on Friday, June 3, 6:00 PM. At that time, we will choose the book that we'll be reading for the month of June. All are welcome to join in at any time. The meetings are a potluck so bring food to share. Contact Peggie Williamson, (805) 640-2450, for the location of our next meeting or for more information.

SOLSC Financial Information

In order for Symphony of Life Spiritual Center to meet its financial obligations and provide the desired spiritual services, the church needs to bring in $5,600 a month. For the month of April, 2011 our total income was $4,112. In April, the church tithed $411 to the Agape International Spiritual Center. Your gifts and donations are greatly appreciated.

   

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