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an original blessing community
September 19, 2013
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eNewsletter from
Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community
Christianity Beyond Convention
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Join our sacred gathering on Sundays normally at 6 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting at 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Click here for directions.
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W E L C O M E !
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September 22, 2013
Sacred Gathering at 6 PM
meeting at
Annapolis Friends Meeting
351 Dubois Road, Annapolis
Reflection by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt
Gathering Leaders:
Set-up/Put-away: Rich Stewart
Greeter/Usher: Adri Eathorne & Kim Hinken
Reader/Communion Assistant: Chuck Riley
Offering Invitation: Suzie Robertson
Community Hour Hosts: John Petrosillo & Tim Mortimer
Co-creating a Progressive Christian Spirituality
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I feel my fate; my fate finds me.
I feel my star; my star finds me.
I feel my aims; my aims find me.
My soul and the world are one...
Life will be clearer around me.
Life will be more burdensome for me.
Life will be richer for me.
-Rudolf Steiner
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A big welcome to our new members who joined Evolve Chesapeake last Sunday: Andre Hill, Christina Borgoyn and Laura Cooper. It's good to have you with us!
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You can become an individual member of Creation Spirituality Communities or sign up as a participant in the online community for free. Join our online community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community, and take part in the discussion. You can get more information and/or sign up by clicking on the following link:www.CreationSpirituality.info.
NOTE: This website is well worth checking out for its interesting videos of Matthew Fox and others who describe various facets of Creation Spirituality. You'll also find updates of new conferences and much more.
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FROM GAIN (Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network):
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
612 2nd St. in Eastport
is hosting its
First Annual Pet Blessing Ceremony
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at 10 A.M.
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"The Peaceable Kingdom" by Edward Hicks
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Everyone is welcome to bring their pets to receive a blessing. All pets must be on a leash, in a crate, or in a carrier. Also, owners are welcome to bring photos of pets that are unable to attend. Rain or Shine. Free will offer- ing. Call 410-268-5638 for further information.
So God made the wild animals, the tame animals, and all the small crawling animals to produce more of their own kind. God saw that this was good. Genesis 1:25
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I miss the meaning of my own part in the play of life
because I know not of the parts that others play.
- Tagore
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September Covenant Dates
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Covenant Dates
September 4 Karl D. Walker death (2008)
September 11 Marvin Roger Woods death (2001)
September 13 Janice Creamer & Cherly Lanore Civil Union
September 15 Laura Cooper Birthday
September 17 Rick Stewart Birthday
September 19 Dennis L. Myers death (2011)
September 20 Justin Michael Abell Birthday (2001)
September 23 William E. Riley Birthday (d. 1999)
September 28 Glen O. Van Steenburg death (1999)
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OPEN ARMS WILL WELCOME YOU ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Open Arms is a lively discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM, usually at the homes of various Companions. We typically share a meal, often provided by the host (or carry-out), and then watch a video that leads into a discussion of the topic presented on the video. Over the years these groups have included reading and discussing a book of the Bible, watching the Living the Questions series, etc. and sharing about our lives. Discussion, fun, and getting to know each other better are always part of the evening. For more information contact Pastor Wayne at SchwandtW@aol.com.
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BRING IN THE CLOWNS!
The spirituality of a clown from Sylvia Oliva
A friend of mine who is a member of the religious congregation called the Little Sister of Jesus, recently sent me these words written by a Little Brother who works as a clown. I like what he wrote:
"when I am performing, I feel as if it is a moment of prayer, something mystical. It is not easy to express what I perceive and experience deep inside of myself... but I know that it is prayer... a moment of interior harmony, a magical moment, a contemplative moment. When I appear in front of the audience, I feel fully with God while I'm performing. Yes, it is possible to pray while clowning... yes, it is possible to contemplate while looking at God's creatures in front of you... yes, it is possible to pray and contemplate dressed in a colorful clown costume and makeup... yes, it is possible to be in communion with all those around you. A chapel or church is not necessary for living of God and with God."
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Support SCAN*, our Local Food Bank
Help those in need by bringing to our Sunday gathering, an item or two for the local food bank when you are able. Most welcome are pantry staples: tinned meat and fish, boxed pasta products, infant
formula, etc. and personal care products such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, disposable razors, bath and shower soap, dish soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products. Collection is ongoing every Sunday.
*South County Assistance Network
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We've earned $1,588.21 so far!
We invite you to help us:
Do you use iGive.com to shop online?
If you answered "no" to one or both of those questions, you are missing out on donations to help fund our ministry. Talk with Pastor Wayne if you need technical assistance under- standing how to do these passive donation options for YOUR community.
Other Ways to Support our Ministry:
Books for sale at our welcome table
Titles by Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong,
Marcus Borg, and others, and
Rick Dove's cards with beautiful nature photos
And remember, your used cell phones and empty ink jet and toner cartridges can also help fund our ministry. These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with remembrance of time and talent you have offered to our ministries and your financial gifts. Bring them to Gathering with you.
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Recalling Pastor Wayne's Reflection of last Sunday, "What's Next?"
from Sylvia Oliva
After celebrating and giving thanks for what we have been and done the past 15 years and for all we have received from others, we begin a new phase of our journey together. We are all invited to share our insights, perceptions, creativity and talents which will involve and evolve us into the future, as we move with the times and respond to a changing world. "Perhaps we have come to the place where we are for just such a time as this," as the song goes!
To get our creative juices flowing, you might like to--as Pastor Wayne suggested--fill in the words to make an acronym out of EVOLVE. Below is my attempt at this. Please send yours to EvolveSylvia@gmail.com for inclusion in the newsletter.
Equality
Vision How would you do it?
Oneness Please send me your ideas to share.
Love It's fun!
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From G.A.I.N.
Chesapeake Interfaith Environmental Group Presents:
Youth Fall Fest at Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Sunday, October 6 from 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM
Have you ever dredged for oysters or paddled a tidal marsh full of blue heron and osprey? Join the CBF education staff to explore and learn about the Chesapeake Bay and its inhabitants. It's an afternoon of fun and environmental education at the CBF green building headquarters. This is offered free to 4th graders and above. Registration and a Health Form are required. For more information and to register, visit: www.chesapeakeieg.com or call 410-798-0690.
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Here's how the program works:
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We've created a special web page, dedicated to our organization. The page features specific information about our group and explains how supporters can help us achieve our fundraising goals by purchasing flower bulbs and plants directly from Flower Power.
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For every purchase made Evolve Chesapeake receives 50% of the sale price which counts toward our fundraising goal.
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Now here's where you come in!
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Automatically invite friends and family members to buy from our fundraiser. Click here to personalize your invitations and add email addresses to our fundraising drive.
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Post your fundraising message on Facebook in just minutes. Click here to set up your personalized landing page and, once complete, you'll be able to "Share Now" with your friends and family.
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Thanks from the Editor
Thank you to all who are making this newsletter a vehicle for sharing--a letter to the editor, an article you wrote, some news you feel is important for us to know, a poem you wrote or discovered, a song or piece of music that speaks to you, a book review, a photo, a link to a video, etc. Please keep them coming to EvolveSylvia@gmail.com.
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Photograph by Rick Dove, who has a large selection of his nature photography
for sale at Evolve Chesapeake:
5" x 7" photocards @ $3 and matted photographs @ $10.
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If you have a profile on Facebook
become a fan of CCSC by clicking here.
Upload pictures, start a discussion, invite friends.
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Visit our website:www.EvolveChesapeake.com and other interesting websites under Quick Links in the sidebar at the top left.
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