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AMAZING BE ATTITUDES
Transformation and Renewal
During the month of APRIL Reverend
Glenda and Reverend Judy invite us to focus attention on cultivating an understanding of how our thinking determines the attitudes we bring to life.
They will help us see that our own static thoughts have a tendency to hold old ideas and beliefs in a state of 'mental intertia' that resists change; even when change would improve and enhance our lives.
The Easter season, celebrated throughout the Christian world, is a perfect time to remember the Truth of our own Divinity as we embrace the greatest gift of our humanity ~ the power of thought. Through our thoughts we can incorporate into our consciousness the mind of God/Source/Light/Love/Divinity/Allah/Christ/Buddha/or Whatever you call your Higher Power.
Eric Butterworth, the great metaphysician, says everyone of us has within us "the molding power of our own thoughts".
No matter what challenges we may be facing, with the right attitude we can go, grow and blossom through them.
This season of transformation and growth suggests the importance of cultivating the thoughts and attitudes that recognize the many blessings in our lives and remind us of the possibility of a renewed perspective so that we can actually live the highest idea of our own Divine nature.
This talk series if perfect for anyone who is willing to step into the pure potential of being human in a complex world and at the same time open to remembering the Truth of BEING.
Common Ground is an open accepting spiritual community where everyone is welcome.
Please join us each Sunday at 10:30 am.
Resources
include:
Celebrate Yourself,
by Eric Butterworth
The Good Heart, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Sermon on the Mount, by Emmet Fox
Sufism: The Transformation of the Heart, by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
Discover the Power Within You, by Eric Butterworth
Sunday Morning Inspiration
Weekly:
10:30
am
Care available during Sunday Inspiration for infants through 5th grade
Talk
titles for APRIL
April 6: Blessed BE ~ Debbie Voltura, guest vocalist
April 13: Soul Sunday
April 20: BE the Light of the World ~ EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION ~ Teri Wilder, guest vocalist
April 27: The Heart of BEING Human ~ Harold Payne, guest vocalist
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Sundays in
April
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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APRIL CLASSES & EVENTS
Sunday Morning Inspiration Service 10:30 am
APRIL COMMUNITY EVENTS
PALM SUNDAY POTLUCK LUNCH ~ Sunday, April 13 ~ 11:30 am
EASTER CELEBRATION: CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, WHITE DOVE RELEASE, EASTER PARADE & INSPIRATIONAL SERVICE ~ Sunday, April 20 ~ 9:30 to 11:30 am
Q&A WITH THE REVS ~ Sunday, April 27~ 12 noon
CARE PROGRAM
Ages infant thru 5th grade ~ Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 am
FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
RECYCLE SUNDAY ~ April 13
Orange County Farm Bureau Certified Farmers' Markets
ONGOING
A COURSE IN MIRACLES, facilitated by Karen Akers ~ Tuesdays, Weekly ~ First & Third Tuesdays, 11 am/Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 12 Noon ~ Love Offering
CHANTING AND KIRTAN FOR PEACE with SPIRIT SOUL AND FRIENDS ~ Sunday, April 6 ~ 12:30 to 2 pm ~ Free (Donation Accepted but Never Expected)
ECKHART TOLLE BOOK STUDY~ New Earth ~ Tuesdays ~ April 1 & 15 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering
ECKHART TOLLE BOOK STUDY ~ Power of Now ~ Fridays, Weekly ~ 12:30 to 1:30 pm ~ Love Offering
MEDITATIVE BREATHING, with Jess Ly ~ Ongoing, Wednesdays ~ 6:15 to 7 pm ~ Love Offering
REIKI HEALING CIRCLE facilitated by Barbara Fukuda, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher ~ Tuesday, April 8 & 22 ~ 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, April 27 ~ 3 to 5 pm
TED Talks Discussion Group
~ Friday, April 4 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering
WEEKLY BOOK STUDY, with The Revs: Forgive for Good, by Dr. Fred Luskin ~ Ongoing Tuesdays ~ 1 to 2 pm ~ Love Offering
WOMAN'S WISDOM CIRCLE & Book Study: The Five Things We Cannot Change, by David Richo ~ Tuesday, April 8 & 22 ~ 10 to 11:30 am ~ Love Offering
VENUE EVENTS35 for Life, with Mick Hall ~ Tuesday, April 1 ~ 7 pm
Women Helping Women, with Marilyn Longo ~ Wednesday, April 2 & 16 ~ 1 to 2 pm ~ $5 per person
Women Connecting with Heart ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, April 1 & 15 ~ 11 am to 12:30 pm, Love Offering
Tarot for Today, with Charlotte Holmes ~ Mondays, April 14, 21, & 28 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Feng Shui For Your Home's Soul, with Deb Smith, Mondays, April 14, 21 & 28 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Don't Face Reality~Create Reality 'E-Squared',with Marlene Charlesworth ~ Wednesdays, April 2 & 9 ~ 1 to 3 pm
The Ease of Meditation ~ Meditation Intensive, with Rev. Craig Phillips ~ Sunday, April 13 ~ 2 to 5 pm
Face Reading for Life Success, with Marla Shaw ~ Wednesday, April 2 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Pyschic Awareness Through Mediumship, with Dennis Nozawa ~ Thursday, April 3 & 10 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Oneness Blessing ~ Deeksha ~ Monthly the 2nd Tuesday, April 8 ~ 7 to 8 pm ~ $5 Blessing Giver/$10 Blessing Receiver
Space Clearing Harmonization, with Marla Shaw ~ Tuesday, April 1, 8 & 15 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Orange County Spiritualist Gathering, with Medium Kathleen Vance ~ Wednesdays, April 9 & 23 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ $10 suggested donation
Feng Shui Astrology: Using the 9 Star Ki to Achieve Awesomeness in Life, with Dr.Janet Woods ~ Wednesdays, April 2 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Home Circle, with Esperanza "Espe" Gonzalez and Melinda Kushner ~ Weekly Fridays ~ 7:30 to 9 pm
Smart Dating Seminar, with Marcia ~ Tuesday, April 22 ~ 7 to 9 pm
First Aid with Young Living Essential Oils, with Carla Cohen ~ Tuesday, April 8 ~ 6:30 to 9 pm
Dowsing with the Dragon, with Marla Shaw ~ Monday, April 7 ~ 7 to 9 pm
Crystal Therapy, with Deb Smith ~ Monday, April 7 ~ 7 to 9 pm
OC Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting ~ Wednesday, April 9 ~ 6:30 to 9 pm
Brain Built Spaces: Creative Design for Health & Longevity, with Dr. Janet Woods, Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ 7 to 9 pm
USUI REIKI I CERTIFICATION COURSE, with Barbara Fukuda, Saturday, April 19 ~ 9 am to 4 pm
Chakra Balancing with Essential Oils, with Carla Cohen ~ Sunday, April 13 ~ 12 to 3 pm
Development 1 & 2: 1: Developing your spiritual path & 2: Intuition and advanced students in spiritual and psychic awareness , with Bob Lewis ~ Saturday, April 12 ~ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 to 3 pm
Development 1, with Bob Lewis ~ Saturday, April 26 ~ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Gentle Restorative Yoga, with Renee Schwan ~ Weekly ~ Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 2 to 3 pm ~ $10 per session
Pema Chodron: Living Beautifully/Tao Te Ching Study & Meditation Group, facilitated by Rev. Craig Phillips ~ Weekly, Wednesdays ~ 7:15 to 9 pm
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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MY FAIR LADY FASHION SHOW AND TEA
A Fund Raiser
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Common Ground is pleased to present a springtime event benefitting both Common Ground and Breast Cancer Angels.
The event is designed to replace Common Ground's traditional Annual Yard Sales events which are held twice a year, in the spring and fall. This shift has taken place as a result of logistics and vision.
The fund raising event will provide an opportunity to not only supplement Yard Sale income but also expand Outreach and Tithing efforts to include a worthwhile organization, Breast Cancer Angels, whose mission is to provide financial, emotional and spiritual assistance for women and their families as they are going through breast cancer treatment.
The event will be based on the theme, My Fair Lady, and includes a simple elegant menu plus a fabulous runway show featuring the latest spring and summer fashions from Blondies Style, a local Old Town Tustin shop.
The fashion show and tea will take place in Common Ground's Sanctuary. While the event is open to everyone, ladies and gentlemen alike, the seating capacity will be held to eighty guests.
Those wishing to support the event are encouraged to make reservations as early as possible to guarantee a place at the table. Tickets are available online or at Common Ground.
Common Ground will have an opportunity to use its fine collection of china, glassware and teacups, which over the years have been generously donated by the spiritual community.
A delightful collection of Fascinators is available in the shops at Common Ground for those who want to 'play' along with The Revs by donning a festive hat for the occasion. There is a variety of colors, styles and sizes from which to select. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, would be pleased to wear any one of them!
This is a first-of-its-kind event at Common Ground. It is expected to be a great success. Please consider joining us. It is a meaningful way to support spiritual community and breast cancer awareness.
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SERMON ON THE MOUNT
The BEatitudes
The Sermon on the Mount, a collection of sayings and teachings of Jesus, is considered a reflection of the central tenets of Christianity.
Key teachings within the Sermon on the Mount are the Beatitudes, eight blessings that present a set of Christian ideals that focus on a spirit of love and humility.
Each of the Beatitudes begins with the words, "Blessed are....", echoing the highest ideals of the teachings of Jesus on mercy, spirituality, and compassion.
The Sermon on the Mount is found in the Book of Matthew in the Christian text, the Holy Bible. The Beatitudes are included in Chapter 5, verses 3 through 12.
Jesus concerned himself exclusively with the teaching of general principles, and these teachings focus on ways of thinking.
Jesus taught the idea of cultivating an attitude of love, compassion and reliance on spiritual principles rather than on strict adherence to various rituals and the letter of dogma.
The Beatitudes beautifully express these core teachings.
Blessed are..
...the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
...those who mourn: for they will be comforted.
...the meek: for they will inherit the earth.
...those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they will be filled.
...the merciful: for they will be shown mercy.
...the pure in heart: for they will see God.
...the peacemakers: for they will be called children of God.
...those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Emmet Fox, author of The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life, tells us Jesus taught no theology.
".....the message which Jesus brought has a unique value because it is the Truth of the nature of God and of man, and of life, and of the world; and of the relationships which exist between them."
Fox gives us a metaphysical interpretation of the Beatitudes that reveals a manual for the growth of the soul. Consider the following:
...Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Be willing to set aside your present habits of thought, your present way of life, and anything and everything that stands in the way of your awareness of the divine.)
...Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Be still and know the Presence of the Divine, which is the end of mourning.)
...Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Be willing to allow the activity of the Divine to come about in its own way, supporting your highest good.)
...Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (Be patient and steadfast in searching for Truth; seeking progress not perfection.)
...Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. (Bless others and be blessed in return.)
...Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (Recognize the Power and Presence of the Divine in all things and express that knowing wholeheartedly in thought, word and action.)
...Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (Bring about true serenity and peace in your own soul as a means to express the Divine in your own life.)
...Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Our own thinking is the source of 'persecution' when we are tempted to hold unskillful thoughts about a situation, some person, or ourselves. Cultivating right thought brings harmony, peace and joy.)
Blessed BE.
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MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE
Celebrating Spring ~ Celebrating Easter
Common Ground is pleased to join the Christian world in celebration of the Easter Season ~ a time of beauty, renewal and rebirth.
A Continental Breakfast will be served on the patio at Common Ground beginning at 9:30 am. Coffee, juice, pastries, seasonal fruits, and cheese will be on the menu.
At 10:15 am there will be a brief celebration on the lawn and a brilliant release of white doves.
Following the dove release, there will be a fun Easter 'parade' into the Sanctuary as we enter into a time of inspiration, music and abundant blessings during our regularly scheduled Sunday service at 10:30 am.
Celebrating the idea of renewal and rebirth during this glorious time of year provides an opportunity for 'making all things new' through the changes we make in the way we embrace the world we live in.
Come enjoy the beauty, creativity and joy of a grace-filled celebration that is appropriate for everyone. Taste the sweetness of life, experience the aroma of springtime, and receive the blessings of love and inspiration. Everyone is welcome.
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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, 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; and, Breast Cancer Angels, a not-for-profit organization providing financial, emotional and spiritual assistance for women and their families as they are going through breast cancer treatment.
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 cultivate an understanding of how your thinking determines the attitudes you bring to life
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