JANUARY 2017
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1
 
Common Ground Chapel
19211 Dodge Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705


Mailing Address: Administrative Office
18282 East Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705


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

SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS
New Year's Eve
Burning Bowl
Release & Renewal Celebration
Saturday, December 31
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 


Please join us in the Chapel 


Common Ground is pleased to present our traditional Burning Bowl Ceremony in preparation for ringing out the old year and ringing in the new
  • release stuck energy, old ideas, grievances, and fears  
  • make room for what comes next
  • identify what is getting in the way of your sense of well being
  • set an intention to open to the infinite potential of a new year of possibilities
  • offer outdated beliefs to the transformative power of fire
  • open to guidance for a new vision for 2017 
Everyone is invited and included.  Please join us



Visioning 2017


Sunday, January 15
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Love Offering


"Where there is no vision, the people perish."


Please join The Revs in The Chapel for Visioning 2017
  • Visioning is a process by which we train ourselves to be able to hear, feel, see, and catch God's plan for our life or for any particular project we're working on
  • People who have no vision for their life are sleepwalking without a hint as to why they are here or what their purpose is
  • Each of us has the greatest gift imaginable, life
  • Open to living your best life
IONS Empowered Elders Workshop Series


 Conscious Aging Series Cultivating Wisdom, Connecting with Others, Celebrating Life



8-week Workshop ~ 
Weekly Sunday Sessions Beginning January 29 through March 19


12:30 pm to 2:30 pm


Reverend Glenda and Reverend Judy, certified Conscious Aging facilitators, offer this important series because they believe that consciousness matters as we bring our best selves forward to meet both the challenges and opportunities of aging.



The Institute of Noetic Sciences has developed this program specifically for seniors ready to consciously embrace this phase of their journey.



The world needs to expand the talent pool of empowered elders (50+) and this course can help do that.


Class size for this first session in 2017 will be held at 20 participants.  Each participant will receive a workbook.  There is a $120 fee for the entire 8-week series (workbook included).


Sign-ups for the workshop will be available beginning January 1.   
CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Then This Is Happening

 

  • Women's March on Washington ~ Orange County ~
    Saturday, January 21,  9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 
    Downtown Santa Ana
  • Sacred Gong Bath Meditation with Teri Wilder ~ Sunday, January 22, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, The Chapel


Sunday Service at The Chapel
Weekly 11:00 am to 12:00 pm




NOW WHAT?
Every Sunday during January at The Chapel on Common Ground, Reverend Glenda and Reverend Judy invite us to join them in courageously embracing all things new in the coming year.


There is an energy on the planet right now that lets us know big changes are taking place.  We have an opportunity to choose hope over fear.  We have an opportunity to show up to the Universe and pioneer our own lives amidst the uncertainties of our human adventure.


The Revs will invite us to open to a big vision for our lives.  They will help us reignite a passionate unwavering heart that believes in the goodness of life on life's terms.  From a place of 'awakened doing' we can contribute to a better world for everyone.


They will challenge us:
  • to be courageous and curious
  • to be vulnerable enough to start something new
  • to release the need to know all the answers
  • to re-frame situations and find new solutions
  • to believe in ourselves and claim our greatness
  • to smile at the world and know we make a difference
Now is the time to completely revamp our attitudes and beliefs about our rapidly changing personal lives and the rapidly changing world.  


We are at a choice point.  We can bow out or we can lean in.  The Revs invite us to take a leap of faith and join them in finding the unique and perfect way for each of us to be relevant into the future.  


These are the times that grow our souls.  These are the times and we are the people.


Please join us.  Who we are and how we are makes a difference in the Universe.


Everyone is welcome, invited and included.  


Come as you are.  As you are is perfect.
 
In addition to Sundays at The Chapel there are many opportunities each week to grow in awareness at Common Ground.  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.  


"Make your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears."
Nelson Mandela
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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 every Sunday at 11:00 am.  Also, check our calendar for current classes and workshops and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.


Blessings,



Rev. Glenda & Rev. Judy 

Common Ground
info@embracehumanity.com

714-836-5880 
 
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