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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.
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Out
Of a great need
We are all holding hands
And climbing.
Not loving is a letting go.
Listen.
The terrain around here
Is
Far too
Dangerous
For That
~ Hafiz, a 13th Century Persian poet
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October 14, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Via Negativa
silence, emptying, darkness, nothingness, sinking, letting go, pain, 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: Tom Good & Rick Dove
Greeter/Usher: Dave Miller
Reader/Communion Assistant: Rick Dove & Rick Stewart
Offering Invitation: Rick Stewart
Community Hour Hosts: John Petrosillo & Tim Mortimer
Continuing our progressive journey into our 15th year!
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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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What is Co-Create?
Join us on our journey to learn more...
details are forthcoming!
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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 some upcoming ballot questions:
Ballot Question 6 Marriage Equality Thursday, October 18
Ballot Question 4 Dream Act Thursday, 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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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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Activism
What kind do you practice?
Seven billion of us--and counting--are all "activists," because we're actively shaping our world. The only question is: Are we conscious activists, or unconscious activists? We see the results of unconscious activism all around us. Virtually every problem is caused by unconscious choices being made over and over and over again...It's impossible not to make a difference. Every
choice we make leads either toward health or toward disease [dis-ease]; there's no other direction. The question is not "How can I, one person, make a difference?" The question is "What kind of difference do I want to make?"
~Julia Butterfly Hill
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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:
Emcee: Max Ochs
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.
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20.
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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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Next Meeting of Spong Reading Group is October 27, 2012
The group reading Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World by John Shelby Spong will meet at PANERA, FESTIVAL AT RIVA at 11 AM on Saturday, October 27. We are reading Part X, The Synoptic Gospels. There is still time to join the group. If you need a copy of the book, contact Pastor Wayne at SchwandtW@aol.com.
An excerpt from our last meeting's reading may interest you:
"In and through Jesus, as Jesus had been presented to him, Paul experienced the healing presence of the love of God, a love that accepted him as he was and called him to be all that he could be. That was the meaning of salvation for Paul....." (page 281) |
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Eleventh Principle of Creation Spirituality:
There are many wells of faith and knowledge drawing from one underground river of Divine wisdom. The practice of honoring, learning and celebrating the wisdom collected from these wells is Deep Ecumenism. We respect and embrace the wisdom and oneness that arises from the diverse wells of all the sacred traditions of the world.
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OPEN ARMS WILL WELCOME YOU!
"Open Arms," our community dinner & discussion group, will meet Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 PM, trying out a new format. We will have dinner together and then bring up any weighty (or not-so-weighty) questions we may have, drawn anonymously "from a hat." All are welcome to pose their questions on, e.g., life, sacred scripture, something that was said in a Sunday reflection, sexuality, spirituality, what it means to be human, what is "dark matter!" etc, etc. (whatever matters to you). Contact Pastor Wayne for more details at SchwandtW@aol.com. As always, everyone welcome! |
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 10-11-2012 we have earned $1,427.34. 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. Thanks to Suzie for her contribution on Activism and to Dave for his "teaser."
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