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  May 15, 2014    
  eNewsletter from
  EVOLVEChesapeake

 

Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community

on the Path of Transformation 

 

IN THIS ISSUE
May 18th Sacred Gathering
Spring Community Meeting
"Rabbi Jesus" Book Group
From Erine
Fairness for All Marylanders
Registration for Creation Spirituality Gathering in Pittsburgh
Have you tried iGive?
Creation Spirituality Communities
Pope Francis appeals for Redistribution of Wealth for the Poor
More Ways to Support our Ministry
May Covenant Dates
Find Us on Facebook
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Chuck Riley
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 May 18, 2014
   9th Sunday on the Path of Transformation   
justice * shalom * return * sustainability * healing
 relieving suffering * compassion * Interference
peacemaking 

Sacred Gathering at 6 PM
at
 Annapolis Friends Meeting House 
351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 
 
Reflection by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt
  
Gathering Leaders:
Set-up/Put-away: Dave Miller 
Greeter/Usher: Sylvia Oliva   
Reader/Communion Assistant: Chuck Riley
Offering Invitation: Beth Lanier   
Community Hour Hosts: Chuck Riley & Wayne Schwandt

Important   
Spring Community Meeting
May 18th from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Large Classroom
at Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse 

Pastor Wayne will present his vision for our community--"a community which experiences the Divine at its center core."  Come and hear his proposals to "throw out what is not working for our community and remake it into something that works not only for the current Companions but for those who will come join with us."  After the Board Members' reports there will be an open discussion on the state of the Community.  It is very important that everyone be there to voice their ideas and desires to help guide Evolve Chesapeake's journey forward into the future. 

We will elect two members to the Board of Directors.  If you would be willing to serve, please fill out a copy of the Questionnaire for Prospective Board of Directors, which can be obtained by clicking
here, and give it to Dave Miller or Sylvia Oliva (Nominating Committee).


  OPEN ARMS will meet Tuesday, May
  27 at 6:30 for supper and discussion
  of the final session of Painting the
  Stars.  You won't want to miss this!

From Erine
Hope you enjoy my funny with hymns, Thanks Wayne!!!  Love.
The tune is Amazing Grace...
Erine and her Mother

   Chorus:
   Singing Rocks
   and dancing trees
   did  my eyes behold
   that I could find
   Amazing Peace
   to lighten up my load.

          When trouble comes
          up to my hill
          I know where Peace
          is found
          I see the sky
          and then I know
          Serenity is found.

          Chorus

          Tomorrow brings hope
          to my life
          The journey very old
          My Peace is found
          with companions now
          How I love them so...

          Chorus

          My journey will never be
          com-ple-te....
          As I evolve and grow
          My timelessness
          I will pass
          to the future unknown.

          Singing Rocks
          and dancing trees
          Did my eyes behold
          I found my way
          and my strength
          will carry me on.

CPF cruise

Fairness for All Marylanders Act
of 2014 signed into law 
 
From the online Washington Post:  Maryland Politics 

"The Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2014 bans discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing and public places, which includes hotels, restaurants, theaters and sports venues. It includes an exemption for religious organizations, private clubs and educational institutions. Sixteen other states and the District have enacted similar legislation."

REGISTER NOW FOR A CREATION SPIRITUALITY GATHERING  

IN PITTSBURGH THIS SUMMER

 

 

Renew your friendships! Refresh your vision! re-Source! your CS Community! Gift your wisdom and skills to the Creation Spirituality movement! On June 20-22, 2014, the Creation Spirituality community will gather at First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh for a time of spiritual renewal for ourselves and our communities. We will deepen our spiritual practices, body prayers, meditative art forms, ritual leadership, and spiritual wisdom to connect more deeply to Source and to enliven our compassionate action in the world.  Visit the  re-Source! website for information and to register.  

Shop or Search Online with the iGive Button

As of May 15th we have earned $1,641.90 for Evolve Chesapeake.

   Join iGive and be a part of the first and largest online network of shoppers, online stores, and worthy causes dedicated to turning online shopping into much-needed donations. iGive is totally free. Plus, you get access to free shipping deals and coupons, on top of the great deals you'll find every day through this network of more than 1,000 stores such as Amazon.com, Pottery Barn, REI, Staples, Petco, Expedia, Best Buy, OVC and more.  Best of all, up to 25% of your purchase at each store is donated to Evolve Chesapeake when you name it as your cause.
You can also raise a penny per search at iGive every time you search the web.  Try iGive's search engine and you'll see that fundraising for Evolve Chesapeake can be easy and free.

You can become an individual member of Creation Spirituality Communities or sign up  as a participant in the online CSC logo smallcommunity 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: http://originalblessing.ning.com.  NOTE: This website is well worth checking out, with its interesting videos of Matthew Fox and others on different facets of Creation Spirituality.  You'll also find news of upcoming conferences and much more.

Pope Francis Calls For 'Legitimate Redistribution'
Of Wealth
To The Poor
Pope Francis in Brazil Vatican City (AP) - Pope Francis called Friday [May 9, 2014] for governments to redistribute wealth to the poor in a new spirit of generosity to help curb the "economy of exclusion" that is taking hold today. Francis made the appeal during a speech to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the heads of major U.N. agencies who are meeting in Rome this week. He said a more equal form of economic progress can be had through "the legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the state, as well as indispensable cooperation between the private sector and civil society." On Friday, he urged the U.N. to promote development goals that attack the root causes of poverty and hunger, protect the environment and ensure "dignified" labor for all.
                                                                                                                   by Nicole Winfield
More Ways to Support our Ministry  
Check out our Welcome Table in the lobby. There are books for sale by Bruce Chilton, Matthew Fox, John Shelby Spong, Marcus Borg, and others.  You'll also find Rick Dove's large selection of nature photography:  5x7 photocards @$3 and matted photographs @$10.  Buying these will help support Evolve Chesapeake's ministry.  
 
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.  
May Covenant Dates
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Covenant Dates  

May  4   Adri Eathorne and Kim Hinken Marriage (2013)
May  5   Adri Eathorne and Kim Hinken Holy Union (2007)
May  6   Linda J. Kahl Death (1998)
May  9   Robert Brian Eathorne Birthday (d. 2013)
May 11   Cynthia Brister Birthday (d. 2004)
May 11   Sean Patrick Riley Birthday (2003)
May 14   Rick Dove and Tom Good Marriage (2011) 

Thank you to all who read this newsletter and to all who send contributions that liven it up!  Please send your poems, articles, news, photographs, announcements, etc. to:  EvolveSylvia@gmail.com.  And we would love to know how we can improve our newsletter. 

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