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In This Issue
Meditation &
Rosary Schedule
LCCC Job Opening
Villa Sancta Sophia
Signs of Christ Class
Review of Humanity
Ascending
LCCC Homecoming
& Conference
This Month's
Classes & Events
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| About Our Music
LCCC is fortunate to have as its Minister of Music Rev. Roberta Wilkes, a musician with over 50 years experience.
Roberta writes many of the selections she plays during our services. She also coordinates our musical programs and directs our musical volunteers.
One of our regular musicians is Doris Pass, who plays piano during many of our services.
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Signs of Christ Class
Rev. Parrish leads an ongoing class that meets in the chapel Tuesday nights at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome, and the class is on a donation basis. Come explore the path of discipleship.
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| Summer Retreat
Have you taken time this summer for yourself?
We all need occasional breaks from our daily routine.
Consider a weekend (or longer) at Villa Sancta Sophia, where aside from occasional visits from deer friends, you can relax and reconnect with your inner guidance.
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Letters From CEP
Have you dropped off Carol's ExCEPtional mailing list?
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LCCC has a new employment opportunity! For details, go to
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Editor's Pick
Reviewed by
Carol E. Parrish
Some of us will recall Barbara being at the Village some years ago and what a delightful time we had in sharing our thoughts about the future. Now Barbara Marx Hubbard has put those potent ideas of hers into a short DVD, and it is superb! I believe most of us find ourselves agreeing with the daring thoughts she offers.
Within this brief documentary, Barbara traces the history of planetary life, the birthing of human consciousness and the creation of crises which now dictate a new way of life. Dare we not listen? Does most of humanity realize the leap that is ours to make?
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Contact Us
We love hearing from you! If you have a question or a comment, please write us at:
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Dear Light Bearers,
We are so excited about the wonderful response to our first issue last month! Thank you all for your support.
We were particularly touched by the response of so many friends outside of Tahlequah. We would remember with you that community is not about geographical coordinates--you too are an important part of the Sparrow Hawk Community.
Please take time to read the many events coming up this month in the church and the seminary.
Please call or write us if you would like more information about anything listed. We are always glad to hear from you!
The Editors
"For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
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Sunday, September 2nd, 10:30 AM
"The Fruits of True Labor"
 On Labor Day Weekend, many people picnic and party, enjoying the last days of the summer season. Some may think briefly about the origins of Labor Day in relation to the work environment and its conditions. On this Labor Day Sunday, Rev. Retha Banez will explore the esoteric meaning of labor, expanding our thoughts to the idea of true labor as it applies to building and manifesting the Divine Plan on Earth. Come and join us to discover your part in this process.
Communion: Rev. Marjorie Stuth
Officiator: Rev. Bonita Plymale
Hierarchy Meditation: Rev. Bonita Plymale
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Sunday, September 9th, 10:30 AM
"The Alchemy of Love"
Rev. Steven Chase's sermon is inspired by his ponderings on the meaning of life following a recent reading of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Coelho writes about the Soul of the World and Personal Quests that touch our lives when we are awake and aware. Life unfolds for us as we open to its possibilities when we are not afraid and are open to love. The question then is: How do we open to our Personal Quests and follow them?
Communion: Rev. Robert Willson
Officiator: Practitioner Pamela Ramsfield
Hierarchy Meditation: Rev. Peggy Willson
Artwork by Cedar Carrier
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Tuesday, September 11th, 8 AM
New Moon of Virgo Service
Rev. Banez and Rev. Willson will lead us in our new moon ritual, which will take the place of our usual morning meditation. The exact time of the new moon is 7:45 AM.
New moon rituals help us focus on the time for new beginnings in each monthly cycle. We have an opportunity to release old patterns and habits and attune to the Virgo energy as we set our intent for the coming cycle. It is also a time for blessings with the "Blessing of the Elements." Please join us.
We will also commemorate 9/11 and observe a few moments of silence in remembrance.
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Sunday, September 16th, 10:30 AM
"Are We Ready?"
 Rev. Carol Parrish will explore ideas from both a personal and global perspective concerning the future.
Prophecies are enticing as we hear them, and we have listened for years. Now we see them occurring and are having to examine the consequences of having listened for years and not necessarily having prepared ourselves--or have we?
Having just entered the last five years of the Mayan Calendar, we now stand at the brink of the future. We must examine our lives and practices to see if indeed we are ready.
Communion: Rev. Carol Parrish
Hierarchy Meditation: Rev. Steven Chase
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| Tuesday, September 18th, 8 AM
Feast Day of Sophia Service
Rev. Carol Parrish will lead this special service which will take the place of our usual morning meditation. 
In Sophia Sutras, Carol writes:
Sophia, the Wise Mother, is advancing in her role as Mother Earth and awakening her children to be better participants in the role they play in Earth's journey. With the expansion of the heart-mind in humanity, we can undergo a more gentle birth and experience a collective "apocalypse of peace" by deliberate co-creation with the intensifying spiritual powers, or new energies as they are more frequently called, presently bombarding the planet.
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Friday, September 21st, 8 AM
International Peace Day Meditation
Rev. Banez and Rev. Willson will lead us in meditation as we join the International Peace Day celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to serve and support our global community!
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| Sunday, September 23rd (Autumn Equinox):
"The Inflowing Christ Presence"
In this special Sunday service, we come together to acknowledge and celebrate the Festival of Autumn Equinox, which occurs at 4:52 AM as the sun enters Libra. Rev. Banez and Rev. Willson invite you to join them at this powerful point in our spiritual year as the Cosmic Christ, the Sun Spirit, descends from on high, infusing the earth with the energies of life, light and love. The rhythm of the entire planet is accelerated. We remember the words of Corinne Heline, who tells us: 
"As the Christ spirit permeates the earth, lines of demarcation between race and race, nation and nation, are being obliterated. The glad day will yet dawn when the planet will domicile a unified humanity, and the ideals of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man will be a reality."
Please join us for this ritual blessing of the inflowing Christ spirit.
Communion: Rev. Retha Banez
Officiator: Rev. Retha Banez
Hierarchy Meditation: Rev. Connie Swan
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| Wednesday, September 26, 8 AM
Full Moon of Libra Celebration
Rev. Banez and Rev. Willson will lead us in our Full Moon ritual, which will take the place of our usual morning meditation. The exact time of the full moon is 2:46 PM.
"At the time of the full moon, it is as if a door were suddenly opened wide, which at other times stands closed. Through that door, aspirants and disciples can contact energies which are not easily available."
--Djwhal Khul
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| Sunday, September 30th, 10:30 AM
"Imagine..."
Rev. Retha Banez and Rev. Peggy Eaton will co-facilitate an informal Sunday service based on the theme of the John Lennon song, "Imagine." We invite our community and our spiritual family from near and far to join us in envisioning and creating a powerful thoughtform of our world as one of love, peace, and oneness. As John Lennon sang, "Imagine all the people living life in peace...you may say I'm a dreamer...but I'm not the only one...I hope someday you'll join us...and the world will be as one."
Communion: Rev. Retha Banez
Hierarchy Meditation: Rev. Peggy Eaton
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Each Week LCCC Offers:
Morning Meditation 8 AM Monday through Friday
Please note above days which have a special service in place of meditation this month.
World Healing Meditation
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| Have you Registered?
LCCC 26th Annual Homecoming & Conference
By now you should have received detailed information on our upcoming fall conference (please let us know if you have not). We encourage you to register early--don't miss out on all the exciting programs and this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues. Click on Homecoming Schedule to view the week's events and on Register Now to print your registration form. We hope you will join us!
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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 and let us know soon!
Dunrovin Retreat
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!
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.
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| This Month at Sancta Sophia Seminary:
September 15-16: Graduate Program Orientation
September 17-21: Graduate Program Trimester III:
Convergence of Science and Spirituality:
"The Tangled Hierarchy of Science and Spirituality"
This class will explore the difficult challenge of reconciling a unitive world view with the apparent reality of duality and separatism. We will consider anomalies from various fields of science, modern and ancient mystical perceptions of the world and show that all are pointing toward a synthesis of modern science and spirituality.
Rev. Robert Willson, Ph.D. Cost: $500 incl. lunch
September 15, 16, 22: Wellness Guide Program: "Wellness of Mind"
This program offers training in reaching others through the teaching and learning process, mind sciences, enhancing intuition, counseling and mentoring skills, as well as therapeutic approaches. Guidance and practical suggestions help you achieve a goal of private practice and/or establishing a center. This is a requirement for Wellness Guide Certification.
Cost: $200 Rev. Linda Oliver, RN
September 15, 18, 20: Spiritual Mentor Program:
"Legal and Ethical Values and Issues"
 This program prepares individuals to assist those who seek a personal relationship with the Divine Essence within themselves. A Spiritual Mentor is a catalyst, confidentially interacting with the seeker to stimulate the process of relating and responding to God as personally understood. This is a requirement for Spiritual Mentor certification.
Rev. Carol Parrish Cost: $200
September 24-28: Inner Symbols: "The Language of Dreams and Meditation"
 This class provides an enjoyable combination of lecture, discussion, and exercises to help participants discover the significance of symbols in the inner and outer aspects of their lives. Few realize how connected dreams and psychic skills are, both exposing deep feelings, meanings, and concerns of the hidden nature.
Cost: $225/250 incl. lunch Rev. Retha Banez
Please note:
If you are currently not receiving detailed e-flyers about SSS classes and would like to be on our list, please write lccc@sanctasophia.org. We will also send you our quarterly printed newsletter if you include your mailing address.
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| Next Month at Sancta Sophia Seminary:
October 8-12: Spiritual Healing I: "The Art and Science of Spiritual Healing"
 With an emphasis on becoming a healing channel, participants will learn how healing happens through a variety of methods in this experiential class. Participants will have the opportunity to practice techniques and develop their personal approach under the guidance of experienced spiritual healers. Students have a choice of focusing on Quantum-Touch or Reiki in the afternoons.
Rev. Carol Parrish and Rev. Linda Oliver Cost: $225/250 incl. lunch
October 13: Intuitive Skills Day
Always a popular event, Skills Day features private appointments with intuitive readings in astrology, numerology, Shustah, and more.
Cost: $8/appointment
October 15-19: Spiritual Healing II:
"Facing Death and Dying with New Awareness" (AM class)
 Understanding that death is life too, participants are taught how to cope with personal grief and how to facilitate a support system.
"Coping with Spiritual Emergencies" (PM class)
Poised between the known and the unknown, evolutionary forces push us forward, yet few understand expanded realities. We must rework the old and familiar in order to be made new.
Rev. Carol Parrish and Rev. Linda Oliver Cost: $225/250 incl. lunch
October 20: Special Weekend Workshop: "Esoteric Insights to Death:
A Comparison of Clinical and Esoteric Explanations of the Dying Process"
In this workshop, the comparison of the esoteric teachings of death and dying to a medical model is intended to provide terminally ill persons, their loved ones and caregivers with new insights in preparation for a more peaceful death.
Rev. Katherine James Cost: $75
October 21: Heart/Mind Blessing
This blessing, which involves an intuitive selection of one of the ancient Biblical oils, takes approximately 30 minutes. Donations support the work of the Wellness Center.
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They sought for light, for revelation and for power. The laws and precepts of the coming age required all the wisdom of the masters of the world.
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