DECEMBER 2015
VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12
 
Common Ground Spiritual Wellness Center
550 North Golden Circle Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Common Ground Chapel
19211 Dodge Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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SPIRITUALITY WITHOUT BORDERS FOR SPIRITUALLY INDEPENDENT PEOPLE

OPEN, INCLUSIVE, ACCEPTING

info@embracehumanity.com
714-836-5880
EMBRACE HUMANITY EXPRESS DIVINITY
EXPERIENCING LIFE'S JOURNEY AT ITS BEST
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thursday, December 24
5:00 to 6:00 pm
The Chapel at Common Ground is the perfect place to be on Christmas Eve.  

You are invited to set aside a sacred hour early in the evening before heading out to the busyness of Christmas and holiday celebrations. 

Come enjoy the peaceful beauty of our Chapel, the glow of candlelight, seasonal music, and heartfelt inspiration.  All faith traditions are welcome and honored.  This is a celebration of light and life.  

Everyone is invited.  There are no strangers at Common Ground.
New Year's Eve Release and Renewal Service
Thursday, December 31
6:00 to 7:00 pm

Please join us for our Annual Release and Renewal service in preparation for the new year.

You will be invited to open to guidance and write a letter to God, to set your intentions for the coming year, and to release to the Burning Bowl that which no longer serves you.  

We will each reflect upon those things in our lives that are holding us back and work towards untying the knots in our consciousness that keep them in place.  

This is a significant evening of reflection, release and renewal. Take time to be part of this meaningful experience before setting out to celebrate the new year.  

Everyone is welcome and invited.  

FYI:  2014 Letters to God will be distributed December 6, 2015
Join Us During the Holidays
Sundays at The Chapel
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
  • Focus on Light and Life
  • Music of the Season
  • Lighting  Candles of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace
  • Celebration of the Miracle of Hanukkah
  • Uplifting and Inspirational Messages 
  • Meditation
  • Warmth and Glow of Community
This Is Who We Are
Throughout the world, the month of December is filled with reminders of light and life.   Here at Common Ground we embrace the pure potential of the season by remembering our own divinity and that of all other beings.  

We come together in community to celebrate our humanity, renew hope, experience joy, express love, and find peace.  


There are many opportunities at Common Ground each week to grow in awareness.  Be sure to check out our busy calendar for the most up-to-date listing.
Common Ground is founded on the idea of embracing humanity ~ our own and that of others.  We endeavor to serve and empower the local and global community,  to actively support efforts toward creating a sustainable planet, and to grow as individuals toward a healthy lifestyle ~ body, mind and spirit.

We are creative, innovative, and contemporary in our approach to learning and demonstrating practices to support us in navigating through the complexities of day-to-day life; including meditation, personal growth, and exploration of wisdom traditions

Please check us out to see if we are a fit for your spiritual journey.


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WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE CHAPEL ON COMMON GROUND
 
The Chapel is one of Southern California's newest and most desirable niche wedding and special occasion venues. It is a picture-perfect turn-key setting in today's budget-conscious economy.  Our tasteful styling offers a glowing backdrop and gives a refined and intimate sense of quiet elegance.   
Create Peace on Earth One Person at a Time
Be kind to all you meet.  Be Kind to yourself. 
Let peace begin with you. 

Holiday Happenings

A WHIMSICAL
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 
6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM

Please join us for a delightful Christmas Eve dinner in the company of spiritual community. The Great Room at our Golden Circle location will be transformed into a warm and inviting dining room complete with a Christmas tree and holiday decorations. 
 
Dinner will be catered from Renata's Cafe Italiano. There will be something on the menu for everyone, gluten-free/vegan/regular,  The evening's fare includes appetizers, salad, pasta, garlic bread, and dessert.  Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.  
 
During the evening guests are invited to participate in a White/Green Elephant gift exchange.  Those wishing to participate are asked to bring a wrapped gift; perhaps an up cycled item, re-gift item, something from the 99 Cent Store, or an item from the GreenLady Boutique.  Nothing fancy or expensive.  It's all in fun.  
 
There will be caroling, a raffle and more........
 
Everyone is invited.  Reservations are a must.  Please sign up at the Chapel on Sundays, in the Bookstore at Golden Circle, online, or through MeetUp.  Sign-up between December 6th and December 20th.  Please RSVP no later than December 20th.  Fee for the evening is $20 all inclusive.  (no one refused)
 
Anyone who would like to help with set-up or clean-up is welcome to sign up for that, too.  
 
If you have questions please contact Reverend Stacie Buda at stacie@embracehumanity.com.  Donna Young and Jacqueline Miller are team lead

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE  
AND COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
'IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LIFE'
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
1:00 PM TO 4:30 PM

Please join us for our Annual Holiday Boutique.  This year Common Ground is pleased to partner with Dr.Janet Woods and Art of Light Institute to present a fabulous opportunity for holiday gift shopping.

The following vendors will be offering items for sale:
Moon Cake: Jewelry and photographs
Harold Yoak: Hand made wooden walking sticks, canes and some toys
The BottleArtCompany: Decorative lightup wine bottles
Flora Brown Associates: Gift baskets & books
Arbonne: Beauty & bath products
Tomorrows Treasures: Sacred plaques
Natures Art: Naturescapes
Rejuvessentials: Gemstone jewelry
ArtisticJewelry: Artistic one-of-a-kind eclectic jewelry with silk
Luna de Amor: Healing gems
Chocolate Art: Hand made unique chocolate creations

A Community Holiday Lunch of healthy salads, fruit, sandwiches, soups and holiday sweets will be available in the Holiday Kitchen for a modest price of $7.00 per person, children $2.00 each.  (no one refused).


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Have you been searching for an expansive, innovative and contemporary place to nurture your body, mind and spirit?  If so, you've found an answer right here at Common Ground. 

Visit us at The Chapel on Sundays, check out classes and workshops at our our Wellness Center, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Blessings,

Rev. Glenda & Rev. Judy
Common Ground
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