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SPIRITUALITY WITHOUT BORDERS
Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent
During the month of FEBRUARY Reverend
Glenda and Reverend Judy are pleased to highlight and explore the trend that sees millions of Americans moving away from traditional houses of worship in their quest for the Divine.
This trend is in keeping with the founding vision and mission of Common Ground and is the fastest growing spiritual movement in the United States today.
This trend is demonstrated by those in the spiritual community at Common Ground, most of whom find their way through the doors as religiously unaffiliated and not limit to one religion or another, rather they are open to wisdom wherever it can be found.
Using
sacred texts and teachings from the world's major religions, The Revs will help us
explore the five core questions at the heart of every religion's search: Who am I? Where did I
come from? Where am I going? How shall I live? Why?
This talk series will be a dynamic, evolving and meaningful exploration of contemporary twenty first-century spiritual life.
If you are a spiritual seeker without borders and are open to wisdom wherever it can be found, this is a don't-miss opportunity!
Common Ground is an open accepting spiritual community where everyone is welcome.
Please join us for inspirational messages at Common Ground each Sunday at 10:30 am.
Resources
include:
Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent: Sacred Teachings ~ Annotated & Explained,
Annotation by Rami Shapiro
The Big Questions: How to Find Your Own Answers to Life's Essential Mysteries , by Lama Surya Das
The Perennial Philosophy, by Aldous Huxley
Sunday Morning Inspiration
Weekly:
10:30
am
Care available during Sunday Inspiration for infants through 5th grade
Talk
titles for FEBRUARY
February 2: Be an Avatar
February 9: The Heart of the Matter ~ Elizabeth Gonzalez, guest vocalist
February 16: The Big Questions
February 23: Soul Sunday ~ Teri Wilder, guest vocalist
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Robert Fields:Appearing
Sundays in
February
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Common
Ground is solely supported by the gracious
offerings of its spiritual community and
friends.
2013 Newsletter Archives
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FEBRUARY CLASSES & EVENTS
Sunday Morning Inspiration Service 10:30 am
FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS
VALENTINE'S DAY POTLUCK LUNCH ~ Sunday, February 9 ~ 11:30 am
GONG MEDITATION, with Teri Wilder ~ Sunday, February 23 ~ 12 TO 1 PM ~ $15 per person
CARE PROGRAM
Ages infant thru 5th grade ~ Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 am
OUTREACH
Valentine's Day Card Outreach Project ~ Tuesday, February 11 ~ 2 pm ~ Cranbrook Senior Assisted Living Community
Orange County Cold Weather Armory Emergency Shelter ~ Sunday, February 16
FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
RECYCLE SUNDAY ~ Third Sunday of the Month, February 16
Orange County Farm Bureau Certified Farmers' Markets
ONGOING
A COURSE IN MIRACLES, facilitated by Karen Akers ~ Tuesdays, Weekly ~ 12 Noon ~ Love Offering
CHANTING AND KIRTAN FOR PEACE with SPIRIT SOUL AND FRIENDS ~ Sunday, February 16 ~ 12:30 to 2 pm ~ Free
EVENING ECKHART TOLLE BOOK STUDY~ New Earth ~ Tuesdays ~ February 4 & 18 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering
ECKHART TOLLE BOOK STUDY ~ Power of Now ~ Fridays, Weekly ~ 12:30 to 1:30 pm ~ Love Offering
REIKI HEALING CIRCLE facilitated by Barbara Fukuda, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher ~ Tuesday, February 11 & 25 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering
SACRED HISTORY ~ Historical Exploration in Religion & Spirituality, with Dr. James D. Rietveld ~ Weekly ~ Thursdays (drop in class) ~ 7:30 to 9 pm ~ Love Offering
SUNDAY AFTERNOON WALK/HIKE ~ Sunday, February 23 ~ 3 to 5 pm
TED Talks Discussion Group
~ Friday, February 7 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering
WOMAN'S WISDOM CIRCLE & Book Study: Still Here, by Ram Dass ~ Tuesday, February 11 & 25 ~ 10 to 11:30 am ~ Love Offering
VENUE EVENTS
USUI REIKI I CERTIFICATION COURSE, with Barbara Fukuda ~ Saturday, February 8 ~ 9 am to 4 pm
INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY, with Barbara Fukuda ~ Saturday, February 15 ~ 9 am to 1 pm
Special Free Introductory Healing, with Carla Cohen ~ Tuesday, February 4 ~ 11 am to 2 pm
Women Connecting with Heart ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, February 4 & 18 ~ 11 am to 12:30 pm, Love Offering
Oneness Blessing ~ Deeksha ~ Monthly the 2nd Tuesday, February 11 ~ 7 to 8 pm ~ $5 Blessing Giver/$10 Blessing Receiver
Gentle Restorative Yoga, with Renee Schwan ~ Weekly ~ Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 2 to 3 pm ~ $10 per session
35 for Life, with Mick Hall ~ Tuesday, February 4 ~ 7 pm
Space Clearing Harmonization, with Marla Shaw ~ Tuesday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Feng Shui For Your Home's Soul, with Deb Smith ~ Tuesday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Face Reading for Life Success, with Marla Shaw ~ Wednesday, February 5,12,19, 26 ~ 7 to 9 pm
REMEMBERING WHO YOU ARE, Lori Hope ~ Ongoing Thursdays beginning February 6 ~ 7 to 9 pm
WRITING AND MEDITATION FOR WOMEN, with Gillian Summers ~ Fridays, February 7 & 14 ~ 11 am to 1 pm
'Hush' ~ A One Woman Play by Gillian Summers ~ Friday, February 21 ~ 7 pm ~ $15 per person
Marketing, Design + Print Basics for the Mystic, with Marla Shaw ~ Saturdays, February 8, 15, 22 ~ 11 am to 1 pm
Pyschic Awareness Through Mediumship
, with Dennis Nozawa ~ Thursday, February 13, 20, 27 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Thich Nhat Hanh/Tao Te Ching Study & Meditation Group, facilitate by Rev. Craig Phillips ~ Weekly, Wednesdays ~ 7:30 to 9 pm ~ $5 suggested
Development 1 & 2: 1: Developing your spiritual path & 2: Intuition and advanced students in spiritual and psychic awareness , with Bob Lewis ~ Saturday, February 15 ~ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 to 3 pm ~ $20 per person
Orange County Spiritualist Gathering, with Medium Kathleen Vance ~ Wednesdays, February 12 & 26 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ $10 suggested donation
Tapping Into Empowerment, with John Freedom ~ Saturday ~ February 22, 12 to 5:30 pm ~ See link for fees
Be sure to look for updates and details of activities in weekly email notices.
Ongoing weekly classes continue as scheduled. Check our At-a-Glance Calendar for detailed information.
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LYCEUM LIVE OC 2014
Sharing Wisdom
Common Ground is pleased to provide the venue for the upcoming Lyceum Live OC 2014 event.
On Saturday, March 8th, from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon, experts in the field of life and business coaching, personal growth and inspiration will share their wisdom in this unique and personal forum.
The collective wisdom of
five inspirationalists will help guide those in attendance to get out of their ruts, to gain new outlooks, and to believe in themselves again. This is a perfect opportunity for transformation!
Meet the Inspirationalists!
DANIEL GUTIERREZ:
Gutierrez is an International Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Radio Personality and Author of Stepping Into Greatness: Success Is Up To You.
Leveraging his experience, his infectious humor, and his deep belief that there is greatness in each of us, he has been instrumental in helping to transform businesses and individuals all over the world. His appeal breaks the boundaries of profession, culture, and age.
JAN EDWARDS:
President of Holistic Chamber of Commerce-OC and Owner/Consultant of One Source Wellness.
Co-creating Mind, Body, Spirit Consciousness and Well-Being through programs, coaching, and speaking, Jan is an inspirational mentor and collaborative grass roots leader. She speaks from the heart and her lifelong personal truth-seeking journey from fear and struggle, to release, transformation, and peace. Her passion is to be a model of vulnerability, teachability, and no-pretense authenticity, to help others create the changes they want to see outward, by first looking inward.
MARK ROMERO:
An internationally known Energy Healer and Transformational Leader. For nearly 20 years, Mark had a successful career in sales and executive management. Even with this success, the calling for him to be of greater service to humanity is what, ultimately, encouraged him to change his direction..
Mark has helped thousands of people worldwide heal their lives and shift their perceptions. It is reported that patients with Alzheimer's have regained short-term memory, Autistic children have been able to have focused conversations, stressed corporate executives are producing better results, patients are recovering faster from surgery and illness, and people are more able to let go of the limiting beliefs and internal blocks that are preventing them from living more fully expressed lives.
SARAH MICHAEL:
Sarah is known as an Expert of Intuitive Leadership, and is the founder of Sparkling Results. Sarah works with heart-centered and mission-driven entrepreneurs to produce real financial results that feel good. With extensive experience in marketing communications, business operations, personal development and Law of Attraction, Sarah works with clients who are struggling with nailing down the words they want to say and with owning the significant value and transformation they provide. Clients report that they walk away from working with Sarah able to make real money and create a lifestyle rather than a workstyle.
HOST ~
RUBEN ALVAREZ:
Executive Producer of Lyceum Live.
The President & Chief of Stay Connected OC has taken on the role of Executive Producer of Lyceum Live OC 2014. He will also be showcasing photography from his upcoming book "LOVE AN ENTREPRENEUR NOTEBOOK". In addition, Ruben is a Oneness Deeksha Meditation Giver.
Lycem Live OC EVENT & FOUNDERS LUNCHEON: $50
A private luncheon with
Lyceum Live speakers
Lyceum Live OC Event Only:
$20
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TITHING 2014
May All That We Give and All The We Receive Be Blessed and Multiplied. As We Give, So Shall We Receive ~ Common Ground is truly blessed and in turn becomes a blessing in the world
Common Ground
reaches out to the global community through our
spiritual
practice of conscious giving.
Giving back
to the
world
is an important aspect of our mission and
vision. A
balanced integral approach is reflected in
conscious
selection of 501c3 qualified programs and
institutions
to which Common Ground provides tithes each
month.
Recipients of Common Ground 2013
tithes
include:
IONS
(Institute of
Noetic Sciences), advancing the science of
consciousness and human experience to serve
individual and collective transformation; Kiva,
empowering people to lift themselves out of
poverty;
Project
HOPE School, (Homeless
Outreach Program in Education), helping
children without permanent homes transition
into the mainstream educational system;
Walking
Shield, helping to improve the
quality of life for American Indian families;
, The Humane Society of Dover-Stewart County, a not-for-profit organization rescuing abused, abandoned and neglected animals and placing them into good homes, Mercy House Fare Share Program, providing bus passes for homeless men, women and children in search of a better life, and The Avielle Foundation, a non-profit foundation created by the parents of a child victim of the Sandy Hook killings, aiming to support and protect vulnerable loved ones and to strengthen communities through brain health initiatives and community engagement.
The organizations to
which
Common Ground tithes are meaningful programs
where people from the spiritual community and
its
friends are already serving with heart and
hand, and
supporting with time and treasure.
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Common Ground is a Teaching-Learning
Center where people bring their very
souls
where people grow one another by sharing what
they
know where people learn spiritual
practices to
support them in working with the complex
possibilities
of today's world
May you be open to wisdom wherever it can be found
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