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

Community Sunday

"Are You Wearing Sun Glasses?"

Lois Fladie, Community Guest Speaker

Are you wearing sunglasses? Come consider our perceptions as we go through life. How do they influence us; where did they come from; and are we ready to take off the glasses to see a new view? Woo--What is possible? Let's explore as we move into the new energies.

Officiator: Pastor Retha Banez

Sunday, February 12, 10:30 a.m.  

"Poetry: Shut the Door Softly"

Rev. Sue Van Dyke

The growth of Poetry Slams has become a worldwide phenomenon with competitions occurring across the globe. Poetry speaks to our hearts and minds with its eloquence of expression, brevity of words, imagery, and lofty thoughts. As we progress in years, the sound of a door closing quietly tends to outweigh our urge to slam it. Join us as we softly explore our inner world and connection with Spirit through the written and spoken words of poetry and song. 

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

Transfiguration Sunday 

Transfiguration Sunday brings us to the close of the Epiphany season in the church year. At this time we consciously begin the process of moving into the Fire Mysteries as we prepare to enter the Lenten Season. Peter, James, and John went up to the mountaintop with Christ Jesus. There, they were raised in consciousness and witnessed the mystery of the transfiguration. Matthew writes, "He was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow." On this Sunday, we will explore the esoteric relevance of this event and its meaning in our lives also expressed through music.

Communion: Pastor Retha Banez
Hierarchy Meditation/Offertory Blessing: Rev. Steven Chase 

Music Minister: Rev. Mary Jane Dicus

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

First Sunday of Lent

"Lent: A Time for Reflection"

 Rev. Steven Chase 

This First Sunday of Lent is the time to focus on the temptations that pull us off the spiritual path. How do we recognize the distractions from the trials and tests that are our true opportunities for growth? Today's lesson will look at this challenging time using the teachings of Master Jesus and other ancient scriptures.

 CONNECT GROUPS  

February 2  

Prayer Shawl Group, First Thursday,

Helena Messenger's Home, 6:00 p.m.

For comfort, the Prayer Shawl Group still sponsored by LCCC, has decided to hold their monthly gathering in Helena Messenger's home at a new time. The group meets to knit and crochet shawls and lap blankets with prayers, love and good wishes for those who would benefit from these comforting items.

Once a year on Thanksgiving Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, they bring these items to church to bless them in a special ritual during the church service. As their service work, the shawls and lap blankets are then delivered to nursing homes, oncology units and other locations in need.

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

February 2  

Blessings of the Cosmos Group,

Sanctuary, 6:30 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. We are also working with and practicing the Aramaic Lord's Prayer.

February 7

Book Study Group 

The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace,

Bookstore, 7:00 p.m.

LCCC is sponsoring an ongoing book study group to be facilitated by various members. The first book study to be led by Hanna Vessey is on M. Scott Peck's, "The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace."  The group will meet twice a month in our village bookstore, Sophia's Nest, for about one hour. Group members are asked to meet at least once per month. The dates chosen to discuss the first book are Tuesday, January 10 - Part I at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28 - Part II at 10:00 a.m., and Tuesday, February 7 - Part III at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please contact Isaac Porter at bookstore@sanctasophia.org to order a copy of the book.

February 14

(Cancelled - Valentine's Day)

Monthly Wellness Center Healing Circle, Second Tuesday,

Wellness Center, 6:30 p.m.

The Sparrow Hawk healers are hosting a monthly healing circle in the Wellness Center. Different healers will plan a new healing modality each month providing diverse experiences. All are welcome, so please join us.

February 16 

Monthly Toning Healing Circle, Third Thursday,

Sanctuary, 6:30 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.

February 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.

Book Study Group

Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership & Change,

Bookstore - Next four meeting dates and times to be determined.  

LCCC is sponsoring an ongoing book study group to be facilitated by various members. The next  book is: Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership & Change (1996), by Don Edward Beck, and Christopher C. Cowan. Jerry Vind will be the Group Facilitator. We plan to meet four times to discuss this book.

Don Beck, Ph.D., has been designing and implementing transformational practices for over thirty years. Spiral DynamicsTM presents Beck's unique values-based model that charts the evolution and emergence of human nature a bio-psycho-social map of living human systems that focuses on natural designs; a map that provides holistic and integral solutions.

Spiral Dynamics advances the principle that human nature is not fixed; and when pressured by circumstances, humans are able to adapt to their environment by constructing new, more complex, conceptual models of the world that allow them to handle the new problems.

According to Beck and Cowan, these conceptual models are organized around so-called vMemes: systems of core values or collective intelligences, applicable to both individuals and entire cultures. In spiral dynamics, the term vMeme is used to refer to a core value system, acting as an organizing principle, that expresses itself through memes (self-propagating ideas, habits, or cultural practices). The letter v indicates these are not basic memes but value systems that include them. Each person/culture embodies a mixture of the value patterns, with varying degrees of intensity in each.  

If you are interested in participating, please contact Isaac Porter at bookstore@sanctasophia.org to order a copy of the book.

The next time you visit Sparrow Hawk Village, don't forget to toss some workout clothes into your luggage. If you have a favorite yoga mat - hey, bring that along too (or you may borrow one of our loaners).

Beginning in February, there will be no yoga class on Fridays. Regular classes continue at the Wellness Center as follows:
 
Monday & Wednesdays:   Yoga, with Karuna Clark

Monday:
 
        Mixed Level Class:   7:45 - 8:15 a.m.
 
Wednesday:
       
        Mixed Level Class:   7:45 - 8:15  a.m.
                                and
        Extended Practice:   8:15 - 9:00  a.m.

Tuesday:   Upper Body Strengthening, with Sue Van Dyke

Thursday:   Freestyle Movement to Music, with Cynthia McGinnis              

The Celestial Hierarchy of Aquarius

Aquarius by Johfra

The hierarchy of the Angels rules from January 20 to February 19, 2012 at 12:17 a.m. Central. This angelic, or devic, evolution parallels the evolution of humanity. Imagine humanity and angels as cousins, and consider the close relationship this promises for the coming Aquarian age. Lord Christ is the Teacher and Master of Humanity and of Angels.

As we enter the Age of Aquarius, humanity will increase its awareness of the angels, or the devic kingdom of nature, for two reasons. First, our unfolding astral senses will perceive life in the subtle planes more readily, and, secondly, as we establish right relationship kingdom to kingdom, humanity and the kingdom of angels will truly become spiritual siblings.

Several important mysteries will unfold upon our planet as we advance. More human beings will balance masculine and feminine energies. This does not mean confusion of sexuality; but rather, positive self-assurance and a balance of heart and mind. As astral currents become more positive and conducive to the co-working of kingdoms, peace on Earth will be possible in a manner that has heretofore been rendered impossible by the pain-filled desire currents and thoughtforms of the last few hundred years. As the astral veil dissolves and immediate imbalances are overcome, peace will descend on Earth.

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.