October 23, 2015 newsletter from 
EVOLVE,
          the Creation Spirituality Ministry of 
the United Church of Christ of Annapolis       

If all creation had been whispering the story of its own spirituality  
for 13.5 billion years... we would call that story 
creation spirituality.

Evolve's Sacred Gathering October 18, 2015 at 6 pm

                              Photo by Rick Dove                                  
5TH SUNDAY ON
THE PATH OF LETTING GO

United Church of Christ of Annapolis
8 Carvel Circle, Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone:  443 485 5979 


Dave Miller will lead the Gathering and
will share his Reflections
 
    Community Hour Hosts: Evolve Community

Continuing our progressive spiritual  journey.     
Sacred Circle Dance & Chant - October 25 at 4 pm in Caton Hall 
 
"Step by step and round and round 
Carry me to holy ground. 
Center is calling, Earth's still revolving. 
Something lost and something found."

Come join us for an experience of chanting and circle dance.  It's an enriching and wholesome practice.  No partner needed, easy to learn (there are no "mistakes"), and it calls us to the Center - to holy ground.  Ask me if you have any questions about it (saoliva44@comcast.net or 410-224-6708).
 

Hands
 Evolve Welcomes You to "Open Arms" 
Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm

We invite you to explore our committee through Open Arms.  As a ministry committed to Creation Spirituality, Evolve is always learning and trying to deepen it's spirituality.  Join our small Open Arms group at a member's home for dinner, usually followed by a DVD and discussion.  It is a good way to get to know each other better and guaranteed  fun! 

Suzie Robertson will host the event at the guest house of her place of employment in Galesville.  Please give her an RSVP.  You can contact her by clicking here if you need directions or would like more information about Open Arms.

From Erine
Erine Sedicum 
The head and the body was the topic of our Sunday Reflection last week.  With my humor, I appeared at evening service wearing a t-shirt with "I'm a work in progress."  I read no memo and reviewed nothing.  I did enjoy the humor of head over the body, as we have slowed down direct communication for the indirect, using our fingers over our mouths.  We use LOL, LMAO, BRB, and more to communicate.  Whatever happened to a conversation over breakfast, coffee, or just hanging out?  Whatever happened to just being present...not on phone and computers?  The human element is lost...lost in misunderstandings. 
 
What if we used the tools together like when the media is used for connections?  The head can guide a body to solve problems and not lose the human element.  Many countries lack human resources and have performed miracles through and for science and technology.  Even regions unknown to us have benefited because the heads and the bodies became one!   That is amazing!
 
So I want a world where the body, being whatever it is, will be beautiful and special as only it can be.  We are heads that need bodies, and loving our bodies as a place of self-respect, honor, beauty, and strength.  Our bodies are now a temple and our head is the temple guard against injuring oneself.  "I'm a work in progress," but are you? 
 

October Covenant Dates, Birthdays, and Anniversaries  
   
               Oct.   1   Meta Ann Snyder Memorial: Dec. 31, 1953 - Oct. 1, 1998 
Oct.   7   Suzanne B. Hickmon Memorial: Oct. 10, 1913 - Oct. 7, 2000 
Oct.  10  Sylvia and John Oliva Birthdays 
Oct.  10  Suzanne B. Hickmon Memorial: Oct. 10, 1913 - Oct. 7, 2000 
Oct.  15  Velma Blitch Memorial: Oct. 15, 1915 - Aug. 19, 1999 
Oct.  18  Jake Spencer Birthday 
Oct.  19  Wayne E. Schwandt Birthday (d. 2015) 
Oct.  21  Chuck Riley Birthday 
Oct.  23  Tim Mortimore and John Petrosillo Wedding (2010) 
Oct.  23  Wayne E. Schwandt (d. 2015) and Chuck Riley Wedding in CA (2008) 
Oct.  29  Dennis L. Myers Birthday (d. 2011) 
Oct.  29  Patrick Edward Price Birthday (2007) 
Oct.  29  Daniel Teitjen Schellhorn Memorial: Oct. 29, 1945 - Apr. 22, 2008


Ways to Support Evolve's Ministry

Photo by Rick Dove

Check our our Welcome Table in Caton Hall. 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 beautifully matted photographs @$10.  Buying these will help support Evolve's ministry.  


will you ever bring a better gift for the world 
than the breathing aspect that you carry 
wherever you go right now?  Are you waiting 
for time to show you some better thoughts? 
When you turn around, starting here, lift this 
new glimpse that you found; carry into evening 
all that you want from this day, this interval you spent 
reading or hearing this, keep it for life-- 
what can anyone give you greater than now,
starting here, right in this room, when you turn around?

- William Stafford, from Jubilee! Community bulletin, 11/20/2011


The United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Paris from November 30 - December 11, 2015.  Keep your eye out for information about it and suggestions on how we might have a little input or influence on this meeting or be stirred to action for our mother Earth after it. 


CSC Banner from ning
Creation Spirituality Communities 
is a network of communities ranging from intentional groups to alternative churches, which are grounded in the tenants of Creation Spirituality and revere the sacredness of all creation. Through study, ritual, celebration and action, these communities support justice, compassion, transformation and sustainability for the Universe and for all living beings.  It is both tradition and movement, celebrated by mystics and agents of social change from every age and culture.  Our online community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community, is waiting for you to join:   http://originalblessing.ning.com.   


For Chuck & Wayne on their Birthdays and Anniversary
Evolve Committee of the United Church of Christ of Annapolis
Evolve@UCCAnnapolis.org | 443-485-5979
Officers:  Suzie Robertson, Moderator... Dave Miller, Treasurer... Charlie Green, Secretary... Sylvia Oliva, Financial Secretary
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