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SEPTEMBER 2014 Newsletter - Volume 10, Issue 9 
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 THE PROSPEROUS HEART
 Creating a Life of Enough

During the month of SEPTEMBER Reverend Glenda and Reverend Judy invite us to join them in opening to prosperity in all areas of life.

Based on the book, The Prosperous Heart, by Julia Cameron, The Revs will introduce us to inspiring daily tools, exercises, and strategies that can help us create a life that is full, satisfying, and secure ~ both fiscally and spiritually.

Together we will explore ways to forge a healthy relationship with money and with a rich creative life. This is an opportunity to open to the possibility of living a life of purpose, freedom, and inspiration.

This is a perfect series of talks for anyone who has a deep desire to cultivate the capacity to open to a partnership with their creative heart and soul as a means to appreciate prosperity in all areas of life.

Please join us every Sunday in September. Common Ground is the perfect place for anyone who is spiritually independent and open to spirituality without borders. We are an open accepting spiritual community where everyone is welcome.

Please join us each Sunday at 10:30 am.


Resources include:
  • Spiritual Economics, by Eric Butterworth
  • The Prosperous Heart, by Julia Cameron

    Sunday Morning Inspiration Weekly:
    10:30 am


    Talk titles for SEPTEMBER

  • September 7: The Money Myth ~ guest vocalist, Harold Payne
  • September 14: What is Enough? ~ guest vocalist, Darius Lux
  • September 21: The Benevolent Universe ~ Teri Wilder, guest vocalist
  • September 28: Security in a Changing World

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    Thank You for Your Generosity!
    Common Ground is solely supported by the gracious offerings of its spiritual community and friends.


    2013/2014 Newsletter Archives

     


  •  SEPTEMBER CLASSES & EVENTS
     Sunday Morning Inspiration Service 10:30 am

    SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY EVENTS
  • AUTUMN POTLUCK LUNCH ~ Sunday, September 14~ 11:30 am

    FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
  • RECYCLE SUNDAY ~ September 21
  • Orange County Farm Bureau Certified Farmers' Markets

    ONGOING
  • A COURSE IN MIRACLES ~ Tuesdays, Weekly ~ First & Third Tuesdays, 11 am ~ Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 12 Noon ~ Love Offering
  • CHANTING AND KIRTAN FOR PEACE with SPIRIT SOUL AND FRIENDS ~ Third Sunday (No gathering in September) ~ 12:30 to 2 pm ~ Free (Donation Accepted but Never Expected)
  • ECKHART TOLLE BOOK STUDY~ New Earth ~ Tuesdays ~ September 2 & 16 ~ 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 ~ Tuesdays, Weekly ~ 6:15 to 7 pm ~ Love Offering
  • REIKI HEALING CIRCLE facilitated by Barbara Fukuda, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher ~ Tuesday, September 9 & 23 ~ 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
  • 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, September 9 & 23 ~ 10 to 11:30 am ~ Love Offering

    VENUE EVENTS
  • Meditation and the Art of Happiness, with Craig Phillips ~ Sunday, September 7 ~ 2 to 5 pm
  • Health and Wellness: A Lifestyle Plan, with Tamani Deering ~ Monday, September 15 ~ 6:30 to 8:30 pm
  • RECOVERY OF THE REAL AUTHENTIC TRUE SELF, with Luke Benoit ~ Wednesday, September 17 ~ 6:45 to 9:00 pm
  • Advanced Healing Technique: Awakening the Perfect Healer ~ Monday, September 15 ~ 6:15 to 8:15 pm
  • The Selfless Self Book Study, with Doug Brown ~ Weekly Thursdays ~ 1:30 to 2:45 pm
  • Coaching Clients to Success: Life Shift Coaching Certification, with Dr. Janet Woods ~ Wednesdays, September 4, 11 & 18 ~ 7 to 9 pm
  • Tea Leaf Reading, with Dr. Marla Shaw ~ Saturday, September 6 ~ 10 am to 2pm
  • Crystal Empowerment, with Charlotte Holmes ~ Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ 7 to 9 pm
  • Create an Amazing Life Using Chinese Astrology, with Dr. Janet Woods ~ Mondays, September 8, 15 & 22 ~ 7 to 9 pm
  • Plum Blossom I Ching, with Dr. Janet Woods ~ Monday, September 29 ~ 7 to 9 pm
  • Dowsing, with Dr.Marla Shaw ~ Wednesday, September 3, 10,17 & 24 ~ 7 to 9 pm
  • Holistic Moms Network ~ Thursday, September 18 ~ 6 to 7 pm
  • Smart Dating Seminar for Men and Women, with Marcia Fiallo ~ Thursday, September 25 ~ 7 to 9 pm
  • 35 for Life, with Mick Hall ~ Tuesday, September 16 ~ 7 pm
  • Oneness Blessing ~ Deeksha ~ Monthly the 2nd Tuesday, September 9 ~ 7 to 8 pm ~ $5 Blessing Giver/$10 Blessing Receiver
  • Orange County Spiritualist Gathering, with Medium Kathleen Vance ~ Wednesdays, September 10 & 24 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ $10 suggested donation
  • Health Science Discussion ~ History in the Making! ~ Saturdays, September 6 & 20 ~ 11 am to 12:30 pm
  • OC Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting ~ Wednesday, September 10 ~ 6:30 to 9 pm
  • Development 1 & 2: 1: Developing your spiritual path & 2: Intuition and advanced students in spiritual and psychic awareness, with Bob Lewis ~ Saturday, September 13 ~ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm & 12:30 to 3 pm and Saturday, September 27 (Development 1 only) ~ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
  • Gentle Restorative Yoga, with Renee Schwan ~ Weekly ~ Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 2 to 3 pm ~ $10 per session
  • Zen and the Art of Happiness/Tao Te Ching Study & Meditation Group, facilitated by Rev. Craig Phillips ~ Weekly, Wednesdays ~ 7:15 to 9 pm
  • Business Skills for Metaphysical Entrepreneurs, with Dr. Janet Woods ~ Thursday, September 25 ~ 7 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.


     


  •  2-1-1 ORANGE COUNTY
     Connect, Collaborate, Inform

    The newly emerging InReach Support program at Common Ground is expanding to include the services of 2-1-1 Orange County.

    2-1-1 Orange County's mission is to help people find the help they need. They aim to connect, collaborate and inform both those in need and those offering assistance.

    The following areas of need are addressed:
  • Food
  • 24-hour Crisis and Suicide Counseling
  • Youth and Child Care Issues
  • Transportation
  • Shelter
  • Government Assistance Programs and Others
  • Housing and Utilities
  • Physical and Mental Health Services
  • Elder Services
  • Substance Abuse
  • Parental Care
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Care

    This is a valuable resource for the complexity of contemporary life today.

    By simply dialing 2-1-1, a free, 24-hour information and referral helpline is reached linking callers to thousands of local health and human service programs in Orange County. Staffed 24 hours per day by caring, experienced and trained specialists, 2-1-1 Orange County connects callers directly with help.

    2-1-1 Orange County connects people of all income levels, languages, and cultural backgrounds to resources tailored to their needs and circumstances, taking into account accessibility, eligibility requirements and other factors through live assistance from highly-trained and certified Information & Referral Specialists or through a searchable online resource database.

    2-1-1 Orange County pocket referral guides will soon be available at Common Ground. Stay tuned!


     


  •  FYI
     What's Happening?

  • The GreenLady Boutique is accepting fall and winter items in preparation for the upcoming season. Remember: donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by the IRS.

  • Common Ground's Tenth Anniversary Celebration is just around the corner. Save the Date! November 14, 2014. More information to follow.

     


  •  PRAYER & MEDITATION
     May the grace of the Almighty support, sustain and supply all my needs

    I give thanks to God for this day, in which my dream will flourish, my plans will succeed, my destiny will be assured, and the desire of my heart will be granted.

    May the money I need know my name and address as the need arises. As I awake each morning, may my life be clean, calm and clear as the early morning dew. May the grace of the Almighty support, sustain and supply all my needs.
    Amen!


    Anonymous




    Life is prayer at Common Ground.

    If you need comfort and inspiration please visit our website to submit a request .


    Common Ground and its friends are served by a Prayer Team comprised of a large circle of loving people who hold in their hearts and in their awareness the prayer needs of all those in need. Carol Marshall graciously serves as prayer team lead.

    Those needing prayer support are invited to make Prayer Requests on-line at judy@embracehumanity.com or by placing a request in the prayer box in the Lobby.

    There are no fees for prayer at Common Ground.


     


     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; 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; and Willows in the Wind, a not-for-profit organization supporting families with teens and young adults in crisis.


    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.

     


     UPCOMING 2014 EVENTS
     Mark Your Calendar Today

    CURRENTLY SCHEDULED:


    Halloween Potluck
    Tenth Anniversary Celebration ~ November 14
    Holiday Boutique
    Thanksgiving Potluck
    Holiday Potluck
    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    New Year's Eve Reflection Service


     


    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 open to prosperity in all areas of life