August 2007
The Light Bearer
Light of Christ Community Church
 
In This Issue
 
Sunday Orders of Service
 
Meditation & Rosary Schedule
 
Dedication of Viillage
 
Full Moon Of Virgo
 
Upcoming Events
 
 
Dedication of Village
August 15 at 8 AM
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Rev. Marjorie Stuth & Rev. Carol Parrish

Each year on the 15th of August, we pause and recall the dedication of the Village to the Divine Mother. 
 
In 1981 very little was understood about devotion to the Divine Feminine except as Mother Mary. 
 
Now we have begun to understand the Great Mother on many levels; Sophia is coming into her own. 
 
Join us as we recall the love of the Mother and respond to it with dedication and appreciation.  She stands guard over the Village and each of us as we grow into our potential. 
 
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Full Moon of Virgo
 
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Rev. Retha Banez
will officiate
our full moon service on
Monday, August 27th
at 7:30 PM. 
Please join us!
 
Contact Us
  
 We welcome your input.  If you have a question or a comment, please contact:
 
Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Welcome to the first edition of LCCC's monthly cyberletter, The Light Bearer. 

Our goal is to harness the power of e-communication to keep our community connected and informed.
 
We  hope to present upcoming church events and sermon topics, as well as to relate member news and village and seminary events.
 
We welcome your input and we hope you will enjoy!       
 
If you would like more information about LCCC, we invite you to visit our site.
 
August 5th: "Intention Experiment"  
 
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In this sermon, Rev. Robert Willson will look at the best scientific evidence as to what works for manifesting our intentions, as well as how to maximize these intentions.There is much more to this than just wishful thinking and having a positive attitude!  Much of this information will be based on a book called The Intention Experiment.
 
Communion: Rev. Robert Willson. 
Officiator: Rev. Peggy Willson.
 
August 12th: "To Envision a Joy Filled Future" 
                                    
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Rev. Carol Parrish invites you to celebrate National Joke Day with a special service that focuses on spiritual humor.
 
August in the Village is a time when we rest and enjoy one another.  There are no classes, and we will probably have less busy-ness than usual, so let's play some!
 
We invite each of you to come and bring an uplifting joke or story to share with others as we gather in our Sunday Morning Celebration.  
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The ancients greathly appreciated laughter, which they considered a divine gift and remedy.
 
Modern studies have shown that laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, increases muscle flexion and boosts immune function.
 
We should also remember that play is one of Sophia's mysteries.  As we embrace the Divine Feminine, we should remember to include play and laughter as an important and spiritual aspect of our lives. 
 
Communion: Rev. Carol Parrish
Officiator: Rev. Robert Willson
 
August 19: "The Psychology of Joy" 
 
bannerPractitioner Helen Weiser's sermon will weave the connection between science and spirituality. Psychology is making its way into the Age of Aquarius by integrating spiritual practice and scientific method. Indeed, all of human endeavor is begining to rise to the call of higher spiritual energy. Ms. Weiser will show how we find evidence of this connection through inspired music, poetry and art. She will provide demonstrations and exercises to help us transform negative into positive energy and bring the psychology of joy into our lives.
 
Communion: Rev. Marjorie Stuth
Officiator: Rev. Retha Banez
 
August 26: "What Does It Mean To Be Blessed?"
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Practitioner Pamela Ramsfield will explore what it really means to be blessed in the context of our shifting consciousness.  We are living in an era sometimes referred to as the "between the world" time or "no time."  Many of us are reworking old programming, exploring ideas about cultures and customs, and responding to the ideologies that have held families together.  Relationships and vocations are ending or being reworked.  It is important to realize this reworking is helping to bring about a new consciousness to humanity.  As these foundations shift, what does it mean to be blessed?
 
Communion: Rev. Retha Banez
Officiator: Rev. Retha Banez
 
Each Week LCCC Offers:
 
mother statueMorning Meditation 
8 AM Monday through Friday
 
World Healing Meditation
7:30 PM Monday
 
Aquarian Rosary
9 AM Saturday
 
For more information, please contact lccc@sanctasophia.org or call (918) 456-3421.
 
Upcoming Events
 
Figueira Trip
Rev. Carol Parrish is organizing a trip to Brazil November 15-27, 2007.  The cost will be $1800 per person, which includes room & board, transportation, and activities.  If you are interested in this trip and would like more information, go to Brazil Info.
 
Dunrovin Retreat
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Sancta Sophia Seminary is gearing up for its last Dunrovin Retreat September 27-30, 2007.  Our theme this year is "Intuitive Play and Rejoicing in Nature.  We shall specialize in music, fun, and games!
For details, go to Dunrovin Info.
 
 
 
Special Lecture at Spirit United: "More to Life than Meets the Eye"
On Septmeber 26th at 7 PM, Rev. Parrish will speak at Spirit United Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She asks: Can we accept that humanity has contact with other, unseen dimensions?  Have church concepts about angels kept us "safe" from facing other forms of Life?  For more information, write contact@spiritunited.com or call (612) 378-3602.  There is a $15 fee for this event.