MAY 2016
VOLUME 12, ISSUE 5
 
Common Ground Chapel
19211 Dodge Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Common Ground Spiritual Wellness Center
550 North Golden Circle Drive
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
ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP: JUST THE BASICS
Sunday, May 15
The Chapel
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
The Revs are pleased to present an introductory workshop exploring the fascinating and important work of the Enneagram, a system of mapping human nature dating as far back at the time of the Babylonians.  The Enneagram became known in modern day through the work of spiritual teacher, Gurdjieff, who taught in  Europe in the 1920's.  
 
As a complement to spiritual practice, the Enneagram focuses on self-observation and self-inquiry in an effort to see ourselves truthfully and non-judgmentally; to see our 'personalities' in action.
 
Key to the practice is:
            Discovering healing attitudes, gifts, and processes for transformation
            Exploring motivations
            Examining childhood messages
            Observing wake-up calls and red flag behavior 
            Doing inner work
 
Everyone is welcome and invited to this introductory workshop.

$20 per person (no one refused)

Those who want to make a commitment to further exploration of the Enneagram system are invited to participate in an ongoing series of classes specifically focused on key practices.  
AIDS WALK ORANGE COUNTY 2016
Saturday, May 14
8:30 am Registration Opens
10:30 am Walk Begins
William R. Mason Regional Park, Irvine
Common Ground is pleased to sponsor a team for the upcoming AIDS Walk Orange County.
 
The 30th annual AIDS Walk Orange County features a 5 km walk and Red Ribbon 5 km Fun Run through the William R. Mason Regional Park in Irvine.

The program and festival attractions include music, food vendors, carnival booths, and merchandise sales.
 

Click on JOIN A TEAM and choose Common Ground.
 
Bring your family and friends for a fun day out at the park. Support a worthy cause.

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'Change Required Trio' Featuring Bill Sheppard
Sunday, May 22
11:00 am during service in The Chapel

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP WITH GRACE AVALON, AUTHOR OF "THANK GOD I'M CRAZY'

THE CHAPEL ~ SUNDAY, MAY 22 

1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM

$20 per person

Common Ground is pleased to host Grace Avalon, teacher, speaker and counselor, for an inspirational afternoon workshop.
Grace is a master teacher and student of A Course in Miracles and is the author of 'Thank God I'm Crazy", reflecting naked openness and in-depth self realization that acutely mirrors aspects of every person's existence, the heartbreak and the search for true meaning in life.

Grace will be speaking at 11:00 am during service in The Chapel on Common Ground that same day.
Sunday Service at The Chapel
Weekly 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

DEEP AND HOLY HUNGER

During the month of May, Reverend Glenda and Reverend Judy invite us to explore the deep and holy hunger we all have for wholeness, for understanding, for meaning, and for love.  

They will help us embrace the idea that love and belonging are essential to the human experience. 

They will challenge us to cultivate the capacity to have courage enough to allow our own vulnerabilities to 'see the light of day' so that we can heal, be free, and let our hearts speak.  

The will take us on a journey that reveals what it takes for us to be authentic, to have the courage to show up and be seen, and to engage our lives from a place of wholeheartedness . 

This is a perfect talk series for these sometimes uncertain times of personal and global unpredictability.  Anyone who is ready to experience more love, belonging, joy, creativity, and trust will find meaning in this month's messages.

Please join us every week for an hour of inspiration, music, message and meditation. Everyone is invited and included.  

Come as you are.  As you are is perfect.
 
In addition to Sundays at The Chapel 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.


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.   Common Ground is pleased to partner with Blue Truffle event management. 

"We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection."
~ Brene Brown

New Opportunities



KARL ANTHONY HOLD THE SKY CONCERT ~ JUNE 6, 2016 ~ THE CHAPEL ON COMMON GROUND
7:00 PM

TICKETS: $18 IN ADVANCE/$25 AT THE DOOR

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Common Ground is pleased to present Karl Anthony in concert.  

This is a don't-miss opportunity to experience Karl Anthony, a musician whose career has spanned more than three decades and taken him all over the globe.  Karl has received several Gandhi/King Season For Nonviolence Peace Hero Awards for his humanitarian efforts and innovative music.  

This is a 'don't-miss' event.  Please join us.

IMPORTANT STUFF
  • All About Giving:  Visit the Easy Pay table to make a credit card donation on Sundays.  Common Ground is solely support by your gracious giving.  Please remember spiritual community when vacationing or unable to attend on a Sunday
  • All About Politics: Safe Sanctuary ~ Common Ground is a Neutral Meeting Place of Conscious Mind

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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
info@embracehumanity.com
714-836-5880 
 




Common Ground 
714-836-5880
 
 

Common Ground Spiritual Wellness Center | 550 North Golden Circle Drive | The Chapel on Common Ground | 19211 Dodge Avenue | Santa Ana | CA | 92705