LCCC Schedule of Events
Morning Meditation
8 a.m., Monday - Friday
World Healing Meditation
7:00 p.m., Monday
Aquarian Rosary
9 a.m., Saturday
AUGUST
SPECIAL EVENTS
All times are
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT
TIME
August 9
New Moon of
Leo Service,
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
(exact at 10:09 p.m.)
August 15
Re-Dedication of
Sparrow Hawk Village
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
August 19
Monthly
Toning Healing Circle,
Third Thursday,
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
August 20Mercury Retrograde, Friday, 3:00 p.m. August 23Sun enters Virgo, Monday, 12:28 a.m. August 24
Full Moon of Virgo Celebration, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (exact at 12:06 p.m.) ~Board of TrusteesWe love to hear from you. Please write us with questions or comments: LCCCBoard@sanctasophia.org |
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Greetings,
The next forty days are filled with opportunities to acknowledge the Divine Feminine Energy and Birthing Mysteries, as well as anniversaries and annual celebrations that add to the rich texture of life in the Tahlequah area.
 The middle of the month brings the annual Re-Dedication of Sparrow Hawk Village. On August 15, 1982, Sparrow Hawk Village was dedicated, "In Honor of the Divine Mother." The foremost goal of the village has been to create an environment that fosters personal growth and an atmosphere of mutual sharing and respect. Now the concept of sustainability expands on that perspective as commitment deepens.
Contemporary Sacred Feminine Voices are heard as the sun moves into the earthy Virgo energy, followed by the Full Moon on August 24. Purity characterizes this second Earth sign in the zodiac. The reappearing symbol of Mother and Child reminds us that each individual is birthing the Christ-Within, knowingly or unknowingly.
The next Friday, August 27, marks the centenary of Mother Teresa's birth, August 27, 1910. One hundred years after the birth of this remarkable woman, her words and actions maintain a high bar for the demonstration of unwavering acceptance and service. As villagers co-work in community, Mother Teresa's words have added impact. When reflecting on the need to labor together in kindness, she wrote:
Let us be very sincere with each other and have
the courage to accept each other as we are.
Do not be preoccupied with each other's failures;
rather find the good in each other,
for each one of us is created in the image of God.
The final week in August brings the annual four day celebration of the Cherokee National Holiday. What's it all about? LCCC's attention that Sunday is on the greater community surrounding Sparrow Hawk Mountain and the enduring Cherokee heritage and culture. The courage, hard work, and spiritual awareness of our neighbors gave birth to the unique and flourishing city that Tahlequah is today.
Speaking of giving birth, Sancta Sophia is offering a class on the subject! The third 2010 Graduate Week is titled, " Birth: Implications on the Soul." Rev. Carol Parrish and retired mid-wife Debbie Dise have a fascinating investigation of the birthing process planned for September 6-10. Conventional wisdom about childbirth will be reexamined as Ancient Wisdom concepts are explored. Everyone interested in this analysis is welcome to attend the morning class for a reduced price.
See the schedule to the left for links to the wonderful events, classes, and Sunday lessons offered in August. With all these exciting things going on, this is a great time to visit.
Blessings,
All the ministers at Light of Christ Community Church |
Sunday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.
"Be the Glory of God"
Rev. Peggy Eaton
 We are to be expressions of God in the world. That is our divine purpose and our human/body/earth purpose. Now we can act that out in a variety of ways, professions, callings and interactions. Let's explore divine ways to be in the world and not of it. Let us explore the metaphysical currents we stir when we are not expressing our highest good. Shanti.
Officiator: Rev. Bonita Plymale
Communion: Rev. Retha Banez
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Bonita Plymale
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus
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"Fresh As a Daisy"
Rev. Tom Simota
 Opportunities for discovering new and exciting ways to approach/serve life abound on a regular basis, but do we always have the "eyes to see" and "the ears to hear" these various callings? Where are you on your stage of growth concerning a particular attribute of your being? Are you the seedling just beginning a new journey, or are you perhaps in full bloom, or maybe even withering on the vine? Regardless of where you are currently with the attribute you are reflecting on, please remember to "always have a beginner's mind." This phrase is key to the practice of yoga, so we might consider applying it to the practice of living our daily life. When we become stuck in our ways, the "beginner's mind" seems to be more of a challenge -- like a weed in a flower garden. As we are open to change, and a beginner's mind, we greet life "fresh as a daisy." What's in your flowerpot?
Officiator: Rev. Retha Banez
Communion: Rev. Tom Simota
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Pamela Ramsfield
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus
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Sunday, August 15, 10:30 a.m.
Re-Dedication of Sparrow Hawk Village
"In Honor of the Mother"
Rev. Retha Banez & Rev. Robert Willson
  Our lovely village is dedicated to the Mother. On this special Sunday, Feast Day of the Virgin Mary, all are invited to join the co-pastors as they lead us through an annual exercise in a Re-Dedication of Sparrow Hawk Village. Together let us envision our future and give thanks for the blessings of the Mother upon each one of us.
Communion: Rev. Steven Chase
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Steven Chase
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus
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Sunday, August 22, 10:30 a.m.
"Contemporary Sacred Feminine Voices"
Rev. Sue Van Dyke & Troupe
 Building on the sacred feminine voices of the past as presented earlier this year, we continue our study of the women who in more contemporary times, continue to push, prod, uplift, challenge, dissect, and remind us of who we are and the World Servers we are to become. Join us as a troupe of LCCC ministers once again present the sacred poetry, essays, stories, songs, and inspirational writings of many heartfelt feminine voices.
Officiator: Rev. Cynthia McGinnis
Communion: Rev. Robert Willson
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Peg Willson
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus
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Sunday, August 29, 10:30 a.m.
"What's It All About?"
Practitioner Jenny Roberts
 This week will begin the celebration of the Cherokee National Holiday. Join us in our sacred circle as we reflect on a little of the culture and traditions of the tribe that calls Tahlequah its capital. An understanding of our neighbors, the culture and the sacred mountain we live on can only help us as we travel on our Path down the Red Road.
Officiator: Rev. Peggy Eaton
Communion: Rev. Bonita Plymale
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Peggy Eaton
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus |
Love is a Promise, a Discipline, and a Lifestyle - e-Book
This newest title by Rev. Parrish-Harra is a treatise on Love -- a word all know on the surface, although few understand esoterically that "love's greatest work is to energize the evolving plan for Life."
Richly illustrated, Love is a Promise... is available as an immediate file download in our shopping cart. It arrives as a Zip file - just save it to your computer, and double click on it to open and read in Acrobat Reader.
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