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An Invitation From Carol |
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Dear Friends and Friends We Have Not Yet Met,
 One of the most anticipated events of our church is rapidly approaching. Each year, our teachers, ministers, students, church members and friends gather to review the year and enjoy each other's company as we address church business, listen to lectures and presentations, enjoy entertainment and worship together. Each year during this annual homecoming, Light of Christ invites an outstanding presenter to lead us in a significant topic for a two day workshop, which we call the conference segment of our homecoming week.
This year, John White will stimulate us with thoughts about the enlightenment process within the Christian Tradition. What a topic! You will see much more about his program in the following paragraphs. I want to invite you to be with us for the exciting thoughts rarely expressed with such authenticity. You are welcome to attend any of the events during the homecoming week, or if you would prefer, you can come specifically for John White's workshop. Please refer to the schedule below for details. Come, join us, and hear John White!
Blessings,
Rev. Carol E. Parrish
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Conference Workshop |
 "Enlightenment and the Judeo-Christian Tradition"November 9 - 10
John White returns to Sparrow Hawk Village to explore the meaning of Judeo-Christianity with regard to the process of personal growth, human evolution, the Holy Grail and world affairs. He will present an overview of culture today which shows the human race is on the verge of an evolutionary advance, as evidenced by many events and trends around the globe. Through an examination of the meaning of "metanoia," or radical transformation of consciousness, John will relate the spiritually questing individual and a planet-wide process of growth to a higher state of being through the teachings, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. He will also examine the Judeo-Christian tradition to show the meaning of evolution and the significance of the so-called New Age Movement, so that true and false spirituality can be discerned. He will describe the stages of consciousness unfoldment for the individual and for the human race.
Workshop Schedule:
Nov. 9 - 10th: 9 to 11:30 AM and 1 to 3:30 PM |
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About John White, MAT |
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John White is an internationally known author and educator in the fields of consciousness research and higher human development.
He has written The Meeting of Science and Spirit, Pole Shift, A Practical Guide to Death and Dying, Everything You Want to Know about TM and a children's book, The Christmas Mice.
He has also edited nearly a dozen anthologies, including Psychic Exploration, What Is Enlightenment? and Kundalini, Evolution and Enlightenment.
His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Reader's Digest, Omni, Esquire, Woman's Day and various other publications. His books have been translated into ten languages.
John has held positions as Director of Education for The Institute of Noetic Sciences founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell to study human potential for personal and planetary transformation and as President of Alpha Logics, a Connecticut school of self-directed growth in body, mind and spirit.
He holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Yale University. | |
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| Highlights of Homecoming Schedule |
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Please note that a complete schedule with additional activities such as meditation and meal times appears at the bottom. There are some programs that run concurrently, so conference attendees will at times have to choose between certain programs.
Monday, November 5th:
- 10 AM--Registration
- 11 AM--Professional Sharing
- 1 PM--ASAI (Association of Spiritual Academies International) Meeting
- 1 PM--Professional Sharing Continues
- 3 PM--Who Is Meher Baba?
- 7:30 PM--World Healing Meditation & Welcome
Tuesday, November 6th:
- 9 AM--Reports: Seminary Governors, Schools of Wisdom and Sophia Online
- 1 PM--SSW (Sophia Schools of Wisdom) Director's Training
- 2:30 PM--Starting a Charter and Sophia School
- 4 PM--Friends of Sancta Sophia Meeting & Reception
Wednesday, November 7th:
- 9 AM--Apollonius, the Unknown
- 10 AM--Professional Sharing Continues
- 1 PM--Alumni Meeting
- 5:30 PM--Ordination & Reception
Thursday, November 8th:
- 8 AM--Blessing for Ministers & Teachers Followed by Community Service
- 1 PM--Official Roll Call & LCCC Membership Meeting and Reports
- 4 PM--Group & Private Photos
- 8 PM--Concert: "Musical Mirror: 20th Century America Reflected Through Song"
Friday, November 9th:
- 9 AM--John White's Workshop Begins: "Enlightenment and the Judeo-Christian Tradition" (ends at 3:30 and continues Saturday)
- 4 PM--Book Signing
- 4 PM--Private Photos Continue
- 8 PM--Sancta Sophia Graduation & Reception
Saturday, November 10th:
- 9 AM--John White's Workshop Continues (Concludes at 3:30 PM)
- 7:30 PM--Talent Show at Karaoke Coffee House
Sunday, November 11th:
- 10 AM--Official Closing & Worship Service
- 12 PM--Covered Dish Luncheon
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Additional Information |
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 Join us to:
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Renew your bonds with friends and colleagues
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Gain new information and new inspiration
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Share your progress with others; we are ONE.
The fee for attending the conference event, "Enlightenment and the Judeo-Christian Tradition," presented by John White, is $125. There are no fees for attending pre-conference events.
Please schedule your arrival so you can be here by 1 PM Thursday for the formal conference attendance.
If you would like us to provide transportation from the Tulsa or Fayetteville airport, please plan on a $60 fee for your driver. If you plan on renting a car and are willing to help carpool with others, please contact the registrar--we appreciate your sharing in this way. If you plan on driving in and need directions, please call us.
If you would like to stay in the village, housing cost is $20 per person per night, or $25 for a private room (if available).
There are also three local motels outside the Village:
- Holiday Inn Express (918) 465-4329
- Comfort Inn (918) 431-0600
- Best Western (918) 458-1818
Both the Best Western and the Comfort Inn have indoor pools.
Other things to note:
Please let us know if you have authored a book this year. If so, we would like to invite you to participate in the book signing.
Our activities are designed to provide continuing education, entertainment, updates and esoteric enrichment for our collective benefit. We hope you join us.
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| Registration Information |
Our registrar is available to answer any questions you might have about the homecoming schedule, transportation and housing arrangements and registration. You can contact her at:
A schedule for your reference appears at the bottom and can be printed and cut out. You can also view and print it by clicking here. Please keep in mind that though we try to make the schedule as accurate as possible, it is subject to change. When you are ready to register, please complete our registration form, which also appears at the bottom or which can be accessed by clicking this. Completed forms should be mailed along with payment to:
Sancta Sophia Seminary
Attn: Registrar
11 Summit Ridge Drive
Tahlequah, OK 74464 |
| 2007 Sancta Sophia Seminary Fund Raiser |
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We have had raffles, auctions, jewelry and white elephant sales to raise funds for our seminary. All have been successful and we appreciate those who have given so generously to these events. I have worked several years behind the scenes to prepare the merchandise, sell the raffle tickets and present these events to all of you. When Carol Parrish asked for my ideas for a fund raiser for our 2007 Annual Conference, I suggested the following:
1. No raffle, no auction, no jewelry or white elephant sale
2. Make it simple
3. Tell people how they can help
With that in mind, we are appealing to the simplicity of our needs. In the past, we have divided the money raised between our Sancta Sophia Scholarship Fund and the Operating Budget. Our range of success has been between $2000 and $4000.
I spoke with several people last year involved in the sale of items and the raffles. We all agreed that the work involved to pull these events off is tremendous. The suggestion was for a certain number of people to simply give a set amount.
So, I thought it would be a fun idea to have a grid with the following breakdown: 80 spaces, each with a dollar value. You simply buy that space. We fill up the grid and the fund raiser is over. No one bothers you. It will be at the front office with a box for your donation. Your donation or pledge can be made anytime before the end of Conference. Your check should be made to Light of Christ Community Church. It is tax deductible as a donation. Pledges should be fulfilled by December 31, 2007. If you want to send it in now, just put 2007 SSS Fund Raiser in the memo area. We'll mark your spot off the grid.
We will simply ask:
20 people to donate $100 = $2000
20 people to donate $50 = $1000
20 people to donate $25 = $ 500
20 people to donate $10 = $ 200
This would raise $3700. A respectable sum for a fund raiser and very doable.
Think about it. The average amount a person donates runs about $50. If you are one of the higher end individuals who would buy raffle tickets every day, just write your check for $100 or $200. If you are tight with funds, give $10. If your usual spending on these events runs about $75, mark off a $50 spot and a $25 spot. You are not limited to one spot and if we go over and above the grid, what wonderful and generous people you are.
Having a fund raiser this way allows the workers from all the years past to enjoy Conference. They will not be spending their time and energy selling tickets, marking and selling merchandise or begging you for your funds. We love this seminary. So many of you ask how you can help. It's this simple. Just do it.
Rev. Julie Gohring
Sancta Sophia Seminary Alumni | |
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