We believe that each individual must shine personal light and live a life of honesty, nobility, simplicity, and justice.

from Tenets of Light of Christ Community Church 

Happy 30th Birthday Light of Christ Community Church

In June 2011, Light of Christ Community Church celebrates thirty years since Carol Parrish, Charles Harra, and Grace Bradley established the church on top of Sparrow Hawk Mountain, and we're hoping for some birthday presents!  Here is our "wish list" of things the church needs. Please consider sending a donation as we celebrate thirty years of service. Thank you.

LCCC 30th Birthday Wish List

Please click here to donate through PayPal or mail your check to Light of Christ Community Church, 11 Summit Ridge Drive, Tahlequah, OK 74464 or call (800)386-7161 with a credit card. Your donation is tax deductible.

With heartfelt appreciation and love, we thank you for your most generous birthday gift.

Download and distribute our Birthday Wish List flyer here. 

Sunday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.

Ascension Sunday

"Tell Me Something I Don't Know!"

Rev. Mark Throckmorton  

At the Ascension, Jesus gives his disciples commands and assurances. Nothing he said was new information to them. I had a similar experience listening to the Dalai Lama, Sister Prejean, and Vincent Harding: I had heard it all before. How do we activate these teachings in our own lives as these great souls have?

 Officiator: Rev. Bonita Plymale

"Come, Holy Spirit, Come!"

Sunday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.

Father's Day & Trinity Sunday 

"The Responsibilities of Fathers"

Rev. Steven Chase & Friends

Torkom Saraydarian writes about the esoteric role of the father, stating, "Each child needs a masculine presence in order to build himself. Preferably, it should be a presence that is related to his blood and bones. If this is not possible, the role of the masculine presence can be filled by a close teacher, priest, or doctor. ... Both boys and girls look to their father in the process of building their minds and personalities." Along with Rev. Mark Throckmorton and John Banez, time will be provided for the congregation to share some stories during a reflection and celebration on fathers and fathering. Please bring pictures of fathers, grandfathers, sons and father figures to decorate our altar. 

Sunday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

"What's Love Got to Do with It?" 

Rev. Mary Jane Dicus  

"There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear" -- Buffalo Springfield

In these turbulent times in which we live, it is easy to become distracted, fearful and confused. It is increasingly important to be able to focus our energies to move in harmony with the plan of evolution. So where does love fit into the picture? This magnetic flow of vital energy is the force that unifies and draws things together, even when the world seems to be falling apart. Come and listen with your heart as we explore how love underlies the happenings of the times.

Officiator: Rev. Sue Van Dyke
Communion: Rev. Mary Jane Dicus
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Peg Willson
Co-Ministers of Music: Rev. Roberta Wilkes & Rev. Mary Jane Dicus

 CONNECT GROUPS  

June 2 

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.

June 16
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. 

June 26  

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.

June 28  

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.

The Celestial Hierarchy of Gemini  

Gemini by Johfra

The Celestial Hierarchy of Gemini rules from May 21 to June 21. Also known as the Lords of Mercury, and the Seraphim, the grandeur and power of this hierarchy surpasses all description. The Mercurian influence is designed to explore duality with the intent of participating in the reconciliation of spirit and matter. When initiates vibrate to the presence of these mighty Seraphim, they begin to understand the interaction between masculine and feminine, yin and yang that animates everything from atom to planet. Gemini holds the cosmic pattern of the perfect androgyny, with masculine and feminine potencies equal-the goal of initiates of the greater Christ mysteries.

At the Festival of Humanity, occurring in the period empowered by the hierarchy of Gemini, the Lords of Mercury help those who strive for holiness become aware of the mysterious hidden potential of unconditional love we call the Christ-Within. They lead us to the initiatory work of aligning our mind to Higher Mind. Such an opportunity also challenges us to bring the two parts of self-personality and soul-into a co-working relationship. This uplifting impulse inspires aspirants to make themselves more and more open to subtle impressions and in turn draws the brain, the mind, and the intuition into attunement to the Cloud of Knowable Things.

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.