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Join us for worship on Sundays normally at 6 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting at 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Click here for directions.
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September 30, 2012
Second Sunday
of
Via Negativa
letting go...pain...emptying...nothingness
darkness...sinking...silence...loss...depth
Sacred Gathering at 6 PM
at Annapolis Friends Meeting 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis Reflection by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt
Gathering Leaders:Setup/Put Away: Rick Stewart
Greeter/Usher: Sylvia Oliva
Reader/Communion Assistant: John Petrosillo
Offering Invitation: Rick Dove
Community Hour Host: Beth Lanier
We continue our progressive journey into our 15th year!
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"As swimmers dare
to lie face to the sky
and water bears them,
as hawks rest upon air
and air sustains them,
so would I learn to attain
freefall, and float
into Creator Spirit's deep embrace
knowing no effort earns
that all-surrounding grace"
--Denise Levertov
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Ninth Principle of Creation Spirituality:
Diversity is the nature of the Universe
We rejoice in and courageously honor
the rich diversity within the Cosmos and expressed among individuals and across multiple cultures, religions and ancestral traditions.
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Here's what the ballot will say for Question 6:
"Establishes that Maryland's civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in viola- tion of their religious beliefs; affirms that each religious faith has exclusive control over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith; and provides that religious organizations and certain related entities are not required to provide goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation of their religious beliefs."
Vote YES for Question 6.
It will uphold the new law that allows same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses. If upheld, this law will go into effect on January 1, 2013.
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September Covenant Dates
birthdays, anniversaries, covenant dates
Sept 4 Karl D. Walker death (2008)
Sept 11 Marvin Roger Woods death (2001)
Sept 11 In Memory of September 11, 2001
Sept 13 Janice Creamer & Cherly Lanore Civil Union in CT
Sept 17 Rick Stewart Birthday
Sept 19 Dennis L. Myers death (2011)
Sept 20 Justin Michael Abell Birthday (2001)
Sept 23 William E. Riley Birthday (d. 1999)
Sept 28 Glen O. Van Steenburg death (1999)
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 Become an individual member of Creation Spirituality Communities by clicking here, or sign up as a participant in the online community for FREE! Join our community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community, and participate in the discussion. Go to www.CreationSpirituality.info for more information and to sign up! Join the online group, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality.
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Spong Reading Group on
October 6, 2012
The group reading Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World will meet at PANERA, FESTIVAL AT RIVA at 11 AM on Saturday, October 6. We are reading Chapter 37 ( Romans, The Gospel of Paul) through Chapter 41 ( Post-Pauline Epistles: II Thessalonians, Colossians and Ephesians.) There is still time to join the group. If you need a copy of the book, contact Pastor Wayne at SchwandtW@aol.com. |
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Communities in Concert
A Benefit for Annapolis Service Organizations
sponsored by the Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network
Sunday, October 14, 3:00-5:30 pm
at the
Unitarian Universalist Church
333 DuBois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Featured Entertainment:
MC--Rev. John Crestwell
3:00: The Rob Levit Jazz Trio: Rob Levit--guitar, Amy Shook--bass, Frank Russo--drums
3:50: Moshe P. Weisblum, tenor and Shouvik Mondle, baritone: singing selections from "Man of La Mancha" and "Les Miserables"
4:30: Max Ochs and Anita Burkam
5:00: Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps: 100 Annapolis youth
All proceeds go to the following community service organizations:
Creating Communities (Rob Levit): a small non-profit organization that "harnesses the power of the arts for the community" throughout AA County, reaching hundreds of economically-challenged youth and adults through innovative partnerships.
Food Link: distributes vital resources to Anne Arundel families in crisis through a network of over 70 local service agencies. Life-sustaining assistance comes through retail and wholesale food and produce distribution, emergency baby pantry, and Caring Connection.
Centro de Ayuda (The Center of Help): promotes self- sufficiency and integration of 2500 immigrant families per year into AA County communities through case-working and classes in citizenship and immigration, English, homework help, and leadership.
Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps: challenges our youth to high levels of performance, professionalism, and musical competence by facilitating skills and awareness to improve personal achievement, self-esteem, and positive behaviors.
Ticket Information: see Pastor Wayne.
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Food/Goods Collection at Evolve Chesapeake
Please bring, if you are able, some pantry staples (e.g. tinned meat and fish, boxed pasta products, infant formula) or personal care products (e.g. laundry detergent, toilet paper, disposal razors, bath/shower soap, dish soap, deodorant, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products) for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Collection is ongoing every Sunday evening at Evolve Chesapeake.
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Opportunities to hear presentations both pro and con on three important ballot issues, followed by Q&A and community conversations. Venue is Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse.
Time: 7-9 pm.
October 4: Gambling Question
October 18: Marriage Equality
November 1: Dream Act
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Books for Sale at our Welcome Table
Titles by Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong,
Marcus Borg, and more.
Beautiful Note Cards also for Sale
Photography by Rick Dove
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FUNDRAISING FOR MINISTRY
USE iSEARCH AND HELP CCSC!
one cent per search!
Do you search the web? If so, you could be raising a penny for
Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community every time you search! iSearchiGive.com is a search engine powered by Yahoo! Search and iGive.com, the internet's first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase is donated to your favorite cause. Try it today - it's free! To try iSearch, click here. After you click on the previous link, in the upper right corner will be CLICK HERE TO ADD ISEARCHIGIVE TO YOUR BROWSER. Make it your default search engine and earn a penny for every search. Every penny counts!
YOUR USED CELL PHONES AND EMPTY INK JET AND TONER CARTRIDGES CAN HELP FUND OUR MINISTRY. BRING THEM TO GATHERING WITH YOU! These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with remembrance of time and talent you have offered through our ministries AND your financial gifts.
When shopping online always go through www.iGive.com! Register Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community as your charity and shop away! As of 9-27-2012 we have earned $1,423.94. Thank you for shopping through iGive.com and using iSearch.com for online searches!
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Note from Editor
Originally Blessed!! is sent out every Thursday. News, notices of events, articles, poetry, etc. are always welcome and should be sent to EvolveSylvia@gmail.com by the previous Wednesday night for publication in the upcoming newsletter, or at any time if not time-sensitive.
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