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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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| "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God ... It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
~Marianne Williamson, from A Return to Love: Reflections
on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
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October 7, 2012
Third 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 SchwandtAll are Welcome to Potluck this Evening!
Gathering Leaders:Setup/Put Away: Dave Miller
Greeter/Usher: Adri Eathorne & Kim Hinken
Reader/Communion Assistant: Dave Miller
Offering Invitation: Beth Lanier
Community Hour: Potluck Supper
Continuing our progressive journey into our 15th year!
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Tenth Principle of Creation Spirituality:
The basic work of God is compassion and we, who are all original blessings and sons and daughter of the Divine, are called to compassion.
We acknowledge our shared interdependence; we rejoice at one another's joys and grieve at one another's sorrows and labor to heal the causes of those sorrows.
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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. |
 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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October Covenant Dates
birthdays, anniversaries, covenant dates
Oct 1 Meta Ann Snyder death (1998)
Oct 7 Suzanne B. Hickmon death (2000)
Oct 10 Suzanne B. Hickmon Birthday (d. 2000)
Oct 10 Sylvia Oliva Birthday
Oct 15 Velma Blitch Birthday (d. 1999)
Oct 18 Jake Spencer Birthday
Oct 19 Wayne Schwandt Birthday
Oct 21 Chuck Riley Birthday
Oct 23 Wayne E. Schwandt & Chuck Riley Marriage in CA (2008)
Oct 23 Tim Mortimore & John Petrosillo Wedding (2010)
Oct 26 Phila Hoopes Birthday
Oct 29 Dennis L. Myers Birthday (d. 2011)
Oct 29 Patrick Edward Price Birthday (2007)
Oct 29 Daniel Teitjen Schellhorn Birthday (d. 2008)
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COMMUNITY DIALOGUES
ON MARYLAND'S BALLOT INITIATIVES
Are you tired of the negative tone of this political season yet realize important decisions will be made in November that affect you and our whole community? Then take part in Community Dialogues, "respectful conversations" about three upcoming ballot questions on three Thursdays from 7-9 pm:
Ballot Question 7 Expanding Gambling October 4
Ballot Question 6 Marriage Equality October 18
Ballot Question 4 Dream Act November 1
Venue: Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Rd., Annapolis
Time: from 7-9 pm
Agenda: Presenters from each side will briefly state their case, followed by a few questions for clarification--no debate. The rest of the evening will focus on small-group facilitated discussions about what is important to you regarding that ballot question and what concerns or fears you may have.
The goal: for regular citizens with varying viewpoints to discuss important political and social issues in a civil manner--listening deeply to and learning from one another. No one will pressure you to vote a certain way.
Sponsors: Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network, Annapolis Friends Peace & Justice Center, and Community Forum of Annapolis.
For additional information email don5052@comcast.net.
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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.
See Pastor Wayne for tickets.
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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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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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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 ON QUESTION 6.
It will uphold Maryland's Civil Marriage Protection Act, which allows same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses. When upheld, this law will go into effect on January 1, 2013.
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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 10-4-2012 we have earned $1,424.05. 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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