The full moon of Taurus in May marks the Celebration of Wesak. At Light of Christ Community Church, Wesak is not just a tribute to an event that happened once, but rather a yearly recurring expression of divine purpose coming through the Buddha, cooperating at the Festival with his brother, the Christ. In mutual service to humanity, the Buddha and the Christ bring about a significant linking that blends East and West.

Sunday, May 1, 10:30 a.m. 

"Mantras, Our Higher Connection"

David Cutrell  

Our daily spiritual life has several aspects: feeding that inner flame and going deeper within through prayer and meditation, renewing our commitment to being a more full expression of our soul, etc. Today we will explore yet another tool for daily life, that of repeating and singing mantras. Mantras can be a powerful tool for transforming our lives. Let's explore them together.

 Officiator: Rev. Mary Jane Dicus

"Mother's Day Wishes"

Sunday, May 15, 10:30 a.m.  

"Two Masters...One Truth"

Rev. Karuna Clark

Jesus and Buddha, two of the world's greatest Holy Beings, inspired their followers through the universal language of the heart. Touching into several of their parallel teachings, we will take another step forward, into experiencing the truth of the awakened heart.

Sunday, May 22, 10:30 a.m.

"The Heat of the Refiner's Fire" 

Rev. Peggy Eaton 

Have you been feeling the heat??? Have you felt dissolution of long-held, fixed opinions and beliefs? Are you losing interest and passion in your present relationships and circumstances? GOOD! The FLOOD of events that are liquefying you, transforming you,
molding you are just what you have been longing for!! Your Soul is assisting you. It's the Game of Transformation. It is the FIRE walk!! Step up! Take a risk! Say "Yes" to what is your bliss, your heart's desire. We will share our scale-tipping experience that assisted our transformation.

Officiator: Rev. Virginia Wagoner
Communion: Rev. Peggy Eaton
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Peg Willson
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus

Sunday, May 29, 10:30 a.m.

LCCC 30th Birthday & Hat Sunday/Memorial Sunday

"Honoring Our Journey" 

Pastor Retha Banez & Rev. Bonita Plymale  

Communion: Rev. Bonita Plymale 

Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Pamela Ramsfield

Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus

 CONNECT GROUPS  

May 5

Prayer Shawl Group, First Thursday, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 p.m.

The prayer shawl group meets to knit and crochet shawls and lap blankets with prayers, love and good wishes for those who would benefit from these comfort items.

Once a year we gather these items at our November Sunday Blessing service and take them to nursing homes, oncology units and the like as our service work.

All are welcome to join us, beginners and advanced needle workers. We are interested in teaching those who wish to learn to crochet or knit.

May 19
Monthly Toning Healing Circle, Third Thursday, 7:00 p.m. 

Those who participate in the toning circle come together for the purpose of experiencing the vibrational qualities of our crystal toning bowls, the healing power of chanting and the haunting sound of the free notes. Participants can choose to surround themselves with the energy of one individual toning device, or experience them all at once. Most importantly, the presence of each individual adds to the power of the group. All are invited to join in this experience. 

May 22 

Orin Meditation Group, Fourth Sunday, Sanctuary, 1:00 p.m.

Join the meditation group that holds short group meditations guided by channeled visualizations and meditation from the Orin material. Rev. Maggie Webb Adams-Karjens from Iowa, introduced this material to seven village folks about two years ago. The group believes these meditations have drawn the attention of those [in body and in spirit] who are in alignment with the higher plan by attracting people, resources and those with a servant heart to assist the journey of Light of Christ Community Church, Sancta Sophia Seminary and Sparrow Hawk Village.

If you are interested in meditating with a group of like-minded individuals, to add your positive energies to the healing and restoration of all levels of consciousness, humanity, Mother Earth and the solar systems beyond us -- come join us in body or in spirit. We welcome all to unite in our efforts to send out a positive, healing vibration into the ethers.

May 26 

Blessings of the Cosmos Group, Thursday, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Retha Banez invites all who would like to participate in a monthly group called "Blessings of the Cosmos," based on the Neil Douglas-Klotz Aramaic work highlighting nearly two dozen of Jesus' most powerful benedictions. His book reminds us that each one is a promise that "every person might become a son or daughter of God, living in wisdom and compassion, as Jesus did." Join Pastor Banez as she leads us through one of these powerful blessings each time we meet accompanied by a beautiful, guided body prayer.

Jesse Garnee, Director, Wellness Center

Workout/Movement Classes

Monday-Friday 7:45-8:15a.m.

Friday PM (Jesse)          Edgar Cayce PM's

Massage, Polarity, Yoga Therapy & Reiki available 7 Days a Week

May 10 Healing Event: Healing Lottery 7:00-8:00p.m.

June 21 Healing Event: Blessing of the Senses 7:00-8:00p.m.

The Celestial Hierarchy of Taurus  

Taurus by Johfra

The Celestial Hierarchy of Taurus, ruling from April 20 through May 21, holds the cosmic pattern for all earthly forms. These holy ones are so exalted; the name of the hierarchy is unidentified (although sometimes called the Thrones). They are known through the works they perform for humanity and the Lords of Karma work under them. Taurus has been called the Earth Mother sign-the energy of the Divine Feminine permeates all planetary life. Our appreciation of nature can either become possessive and materialistic, or transmute personal love into love of life and natural beauty. The threat of possessiveness clues us in to the karmic challenges to be overcome. If love is thus distorted, the lessons come bringing disappointment, discord, and sorrow.

The celestial hierarchy of Taurus wants no personal attention and gives no personal contact. Devoted to the laws of life, these Lords wield their power wisely. Each touch they offer uplifts the passionate feeling nature to serve the soul purpose. These wise influences help souls between lives select experiences that will bear good fruit. The gentle yet powerful Lords who work through Taurus emit a musical language, fashioning the world of forms through the use of tone, so we relate to these Lords through the healing powers of music and vibration, as well as through light, and thoughtforms.

Adapted from The Book of Rituals--Personal and Planetary Transformation by Reverend Carol E. Parrish-Harra � 1990, IBS Press, Santa Monica, CA, & 1999, Sparrow Hawk Press, Tahlequah, OK.