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September 26, 2013   
eNewsletter from
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Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community

 

Christianity Beyond Convention  

 
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IN THIS ISSUE
September 29th Sacred Gathering
1st Principle of Creation Spirtuality
Last Sunday's "Bonfire"
September Covenant Dates
Youth Fall Fest at CBF
E V O L V E
"harvest's heat" by Christina Borgoyn
Support our Food Bank
Support our Ministry
Not What You Think
Creation Spirituality Communities Online
Flower Power Fundraiser
The Horsehead Nebula
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Faith is the bird that feels the light
and sings when the
dawn is still dark.
                                           - Tagore

 September 29, 2013

Second Sunday 
on the Path of Emptying  
 
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: Erine Sedicum            
     Greeter/Usher: Dave Miller        
    Reader/Communion Assistant: Tom Good       
                 Offering Invitation: Sylvia Oliva 
    Community Hour Hosts: Chuck Riley & Wayne Schwandt    
 
Co-creating a Progressive Christian Spirituality

From Creation Spirituality Communities:

1st Principle of Creation Spirituality

The universe is fundamentally a blessing.
Our relationship with the Universe fills us with awe.



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Photo by Erine Sedicum
These candles were our Fall Equinox Fire last Sunday.  As we gathered we each lit a candle for a concern we had, whether personal, community or world. We were then invited to sit quietly and listen for a moment to Beth's music while focusing on things in our life which are calling us to let go.
Photo of large bonfire from Wikipedia



This is how some of us may have imagined it: a big bonfire with all of us circling around it, dancing and singing. One day!

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)
  


Nothing goes away
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. 

E V O L V E  is an anacronym for......     
What do you say it stands for? Send it to EvolveSylvia@gmail.com for inclusion in the newsletter. This one's from Erine Sedicum: 
      
  Excellent                   CCCS Sphere
  Vigorous
  Observance
  Linked 
  Variety 
  Enlightened


                             harvest's heat
                                                   by Christina Borgoyn
 
                                    your lonely hands arc in aching gold;

                                    I once knew a morning so white with age -
                                    we held our breath to stare at sky
                                    summer whispers to lonely ear,

                                    bleeding harvest's heat
                                    upon lands stretching out in autumn slumber

                                   when I found myself 'neath willow draping foliage -
                                   your voice, into midnight, cascaded

                                   until bones shone no white anymore.
 


Support SCAN*, our Local Food Bank
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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 toilet paper,  laundry detergent, disposable razors, bath and shower soap, dish soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products.  Collection is ongoing every Sunday.

*South County Assistance Network 

We've earned $1,588.21 so far!
We invite you to help us: 
   
  Do you use iGive.com to shop online?   
Is iSearch.com your search engine?
 
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 large selection of beautiful nature photography: 
5" x 7" photocards @ $3 and matted photographs @ $10.
 
And don't forget that 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.  

Not What You Think
                                      In Concert at Unity by the Bay
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          836 Ritchie Highway, Suite 18
               Severna Park, Maryland

Not What You Think is an a cappella choral ensemble from the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of DC.  The group will perform selections from its repertoire of pop, light jazz, and folk music.

Sponsored by UBB's LGBT Outreach Committee; proceeds to benefit the UBB Building Fund; suggested donation $15.
Free Coupon

If you are a newcomer to our Sacred Gatherings, this coupon is for you! 
It entitles you to a fresh loaf of home-baked bread made by our Pastor.  This delicious bread is usually made with raisins and honey.  Just cut out
the coupon and place it in the offering plate next Sunday, then at the close of our Sacred Gathering you will receive, along with our welcome, the loaf free of charge.
Offer Expires: Never!
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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.  

Flower Power Fundraising

Evolve Chesapeake has partnered with Flower Power Fundraising for this season's fundraiser.  Flower Power offers top-quality flower bulbs for our friends and family members to purchase. All orders ship directly to our customers' homes and come with a 100% money-back guarantee. And the best part, we get to keep 50% of every dollar sold!

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.

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.



Thank you to all who are making this newsletter interesting.  Please send your contributions to EvolveSylvia@gmail.com.

Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula approximately
1500 light years from Earth. The nebula is located just
to the south of the star Alnitak, which is farthest
east on Orion's Belt.

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