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Symphony of Life Spiritual Center
Our Community NewsletterMarch 23, 2012

"I cannot depart from Its Presence nor wander from Its care. My Love is complete within me."

Ernest Holmes, The Science of Mind

 

The following is from the book, Spiritual Liberation, by Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith. It is entitled Love, Lover and Beloved. Suzi Lula provided it for our reading on Sunday.

 

Love starts with self-love. Acceptance starts with self-acceptance. Compassion begins with self-compassion. Surrender starts with self-surrender. These are the avenues through which we open ourselves to sharing our love, compassion, and wisdom with our loved ones, with our community, with our world. The longing we feel inside for that "missing something" gets misconstrued into a lack of material things, emotional needs, egoic needs--when all along the deepest desire of our innermost being is for union with our true nature, our God-self, the Beloved.

 

Peace with our existence is what we yearn for but will never find by constantly trying to fulfill the myth of outer perfection. When we come into communion with the Self, then all the outer joys of the world are seen and appreciated with a whole new attitude. The time for such an awakening is now. And the place for awakening is you, right on the ground where you now stand.

 

Does this mean you will be a perfect human being in the eyes of the world? Probably not. The truth is you don't need to be perfect to reveal your inner treasures. You only need to be true to your Self and know that you are indeed all right already.

 

The affirmation for the day: Today I make room in my heart for myself. My self-respect is reflected in my thoughts and actions. I respect the world in which all sentient beings and I live. I embrace my imperfect perfection and express a sense of humor even as I do my inner transformative work. Life is good, and I realize the preciousness of my human incarnation and that I am all right already.

 

In gratitude,    

Rev. Karen Wylie

 

Rev Karen     


Announcements

 

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Sacred Service Saturday 

Well, as you know, our sacred service got rained out last week, but we have been rescheduled. Join the Symphony of Life tomorrow as it gathers to serve from 8:30 - 12:30 with Ojai Trees.

 

We meet at lower Libbey Park in Ojai, which is at 405 South Montgomery Street where the lower tennis courts are located. Please wear appropriate work gear, boots, gloves, hat, etc. Bring water to drink. You will be assigned to a team of volunteers. Tree planting is completed by 12:30 and we finish up with a free yummy snack lunch party. You will be supervised by a trained planting supervisor. Tools and materials are provided by Ojai Trees.

 

The work is easy and fun because "many hands make light work." There will be strong people on each team to do lifting and tough digging. This is a great opportunity to take some positive action toward healing the environment right near where you live. To participate with us tomorrow, you can send an e-mail to Ojai Trees,  ojaitrees@sbcglobal.net and call Tom Bostrom at (805) 798-5648.

 

Gratitude and Appreciation 

Thank you Jami, Suzi and William Lula for providing such a wonderful morning of love, beauty and talent this past Sunday. Suzi was our speaker and she did a fabulous job. Jami's songs were beautiful and inspiring; and their son, William, did everything from videography to drawing to piano playing to singing. It is clear that he comes from musical, talented and loving parents. The workshop after service was a sacred, heart-opening experience. We are blessed to have our Lula friends.

 

Jami Lulu

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Visioning This Sunday 

We will have our monthly visioning meeting this Sunday, March 25, right after service at 12:15 in the children's area. We vision to capture the Divine idea for our individual lives and also for the growth and expansion of the Symphony of Life Spiritual Center. Your participation is appreciated!

 

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Free Spiritual Cinema Night

Our monthly Spiritual Cinema Night, sponsored by the Symphony of Life and Casa de La Luna Retreat, will take place on Friday, March 30, at Casa de La Luna, 710 S. La Luna Avenue (between Baldwin Road and W. Lomita Avenue). This month's feature is The Way, a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and finding meaning in the tragedies and challenges of life. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to France to deal with the tragic loss of his son. Rather than return home, Tom decides to honor his son's intention to complete the historical pilgrimage known as Camino de Santiago, or "The Way," by walking it for him. As fate would have it, the trip has a profound impact on Tom, inspiring him to consider the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose."

 

Norman Carter, who has himself twice completed "The Way," walking from St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, will help lead the discussion that follows the screening. Others who have completed the pilgrimage are invited to come and share their experiences as well.

 

Doors open at 6:30 and the movie begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Although the event is free, donations are gratefully accepted and go to Casa de La Luna Retreat. For further info, contact Leslee Goodman, (805) 625-1031.

 

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Tithe Recipient for February

We are pleased to present our tithe recipient for February. This time we are honoring the work being done by Peggie Williamson and her non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Wishworks International. Wishworks provides books, school supplies and other resources directly to teachers in Musoma, Tanzania of Africa. This helps to insure that all children have the necessary materials for a quality education. Wishworks is a totally volunteer organization with no paid staff. They rely on donations and purchases from Made in Musoma Artists Co-op (which Peggie founded to support women artists) for their funding. We are proud of Peggie and the work she is doing in Africa.

 

Peggie Williamson

 

Creative Adventures Winter Program 

We welcome children 3-11 years of age to 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.

 

We are currently looking for two facilitators to assist with our children's program. Please call Rev. Marilyn Miller, (805) 640-0498, if you are interested in serving in this way. 

 

Open Invitation  

This is an invitation to singers and musicians out there who would like to perform at the Symphony of Life.  Contact Rev. Karen, (805) 640-3743, or Patricia Cardinali, (805) 646-2098, if you are interested.

 

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New YouTube Video 

Check out the home page of our website to see our YouTube Video!  

 

Visit our SOLSC Website

Please go to www.solsc.org to visit our community website.

 

Visit SOLSC Facebook

 

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SIDEWALK SATURDAY: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING with Valerie Freeman. The Ojai Academy for the Arts presents another Sidewalk Saturday event, Saturday, March 24, 11 am to Noon at Monica Ros School, 783 McNell Road, Ojai 93023, for children of all ages. It's Free!  

 

TOPA TOPA ELEMENTARY ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW AND AUCTION, Saturday, March 24th, Ojai Valley Women's Club, 441 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai 93023, 4-5 pm Family Hour, 5-9 pm Adult Event with Silent Auction, Raffle, Food and Beverages, and Entertainment.  Please join in to celebrate the creativity and talent of young artists from Topa Topa Elementary.  All donations will go to art programs at Topa Topa; Sponsors:  Bliss Frozen Yogurt and Ojai Academy for the Arts.   

 

OJAI HEALING EVENTS is a website announcing spiritual/healing events in the Ojai Valley, as well as in the surrounding communities of Ventura County and beyond. Another level of direct advertising for individuals, businesses, and organizations. For info about posting event announcements or mind/body/spirit services, please visit www.OjaiHealingEvents.com  and click on the button for "Event Posting Info." For more information, email marilyn@ojaihealingevents.com, or call Marilyn Salas (805) 798-1448. 

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Music Director

 Patricia Cardinali  

 

 

Upcoming Speakers   

 
Sunday, Mar 25

Reverend Karen Wylie 

Spiritual Director

 

Sunday, April 1 

Reverend Karen Wylie

 Spiritual Director

 

Sunday, April 8

Reverend Karen Wylie

 Spiritual Director

 



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SOLSC Vision Statement

We live as Love, thriving and participating as a community in celebration of our Oneness with All.

SOLSC Purpose Statement

We are participating and thriving as an inclusive, multicultural spiritual community. We provide an environment where we realize our individual connection to God, the Love Intelligence that governs the universe. We promote, through the energy of unconditional love, the realization of the Divine magnificence within.

SOLSC Service and Contact Information

Sunday Services ... 10:00 AM Silent Meditation
10:30 AM Worship Service and Youth Church
Location ... Historic Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai CA 93023

Symphony of Life Spiritual Center
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 322, Ojai, CA 93024
Local (805) 715-9796 Toll free (800) 921-7505
Email: info@solsc.org Web: www.solsc.org
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