October 30, 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.
 
SATURDAY NIGHT, OCT 21 DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR.

Evolve's Sacred Gathering November 1, 2015 at 6 pm

                              Photo by Rick Dove                                  
ALL SAINTS DAY, ALL SOULS DAY AND DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 
 
United Church of Christ of Annapolis
8 Carvel Circle, Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone:  443 485 5979 

The Rev. Ryan Sirmons
Set-up/Put-away: Suzie Robertson 
Reader:  Tom Good
Greeter & Bread Provider:  Sylvia Oliva
Community Hour:  Potluck:  ALL ARE WELCOME! 
 
   
Continuing our progressive spiritual  journey.       

Suzie writes:

This Sunday, November 1, Evolve@UCCA will be observing All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and Dia de los Muertos. You are invited to participate by bringing items for our ofrenda, an alter of remembrance.   Photos, mementos, flowers, candles, favorite food/beverage of beloved family and friends who have died will be gathered together for the evening as we welcome their presence in our live

"Come, come, whoever you are,
 Wanderers, worshipers, lovers of leaving.
 Ours is no caravan of despair.
 Come, yet again, come."

Announcement from Charlie:
 
An Afternoon with Chagall at St. John's College
Caritas Society is pleased to present "A Movie and An Author,"
on Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m. featuring the movie Chagall 
and a presentation and book signing by Stanley Meisler, author of Shocking Paris: Soutine, Chagall and the Outsiders of Montparnasse.

Chagall is a 1963 academy award-winning documentary about the artist voiced by Vincent Price.   Shocking Paris tells the story of the School of Paris, a group of Russian Jewish artists in the 1920's and 30's who became a fixture on the Paris art scene.

The movie and book discussion will be held at the St. Johns College Francis Scott Key Auditorium and guests will be able to visit the companion exhibit of Chagall's etchings next door at the Mitchell Gallery.
 
Doors open at 2 p.m. and a wine reception will follow the presentations. Tickets are $20 before the event and $25.00 at the door. Tickets for raffle baskets of wine and gift certificates to area cultural events can also be purchased during the event.
 
To purchase your tickets, send a check to Caritas Society, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21401 or purchase online sjc.edu/programs-and-events/annapolis/caritas-society/.
Caritas Society of St. Johns College is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes relationships between St. John's College and the larger Annapolis community while raising financial aid funds for needy St. John's students.
  From Erine 
Erine Sedicum 
Have you ever felt like you were looking for a way out?  Feeling the edge, only to realize there is no escape so what to do? Last Sunday was a good example.  I needed to be somewhere else, but instead I was at the mall with my God-family and I was stuck, thinking to myself I had other plans.   But then a friend was at the mall, someone with whom we had been trying to connect. I figured it out. Sometimes your plans just don't work... It's hard when when they don't. So if things change, go to the edge and go with it...You never know! Life is a journey:  LIVE IT!   
 

November Covenant Dates, Birthdays, and Anniversaries 
Nov   3   Chuck Riley and Wayne Schwandt Anniversary (1985)
Nov   9   Beth Lanier Birthday
Nov  11   Yolanda Kresslein Birthday (d. 1999)
Nov  19  Scott Bowling Death (2014)
Nov  22  William E. Riley Death (1999)
Nov  26  Esther J. Hosley Birthday (d. 2006)

A Community of Transformation (ACT) event at 
Unity by the Bay Church, 4 Pointless Forest Trail, Annapolis MD
 Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
 
Touching the Spirit Within...through
Dances of Universal Peace
Cathy Palmer and Musicians Stream Ohrstrom & Christa Palmer
 
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and recognize it in others. They promote peace and integration within individuals and under-standing and connection within groups worldwide. There are no performers nor audience: new arrivals and old hands form the circle as everyone chants and moves together.

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.   


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.  

Matthew Fox at Parliament of the World's Religions
Creation Spirituality at the 
Parliament of the World's Religions 
 
Di Wolverton attended the Parliament of World's Religions in Salt Lake City last week. CSource shared a booth with Creation Spirituality Communities.  Di writes:

"It turned out to be a wonderful showcasing of Creation Spirituality. Matthew Fox was there and he and his team put on a Cosmic Mass.  Gail and her team put on Worship Jam.  I co-presented with a man who teaches aboriginal wisdom.  Many people visited our booth and signed up for our mailing lists.  I'm including a picture of our booth and my new banner - which includes the statement Wayne [Rev. Wayne Schwandt] gave to me through intuitive transmission.  I know Wayne really wanted to attend the Parliament - and I felt his presence there - I shared the story of how Wayne gave it to me  on the night he died.....

"We also distributed beautiful flyers about Creation Spirituality and bookmarks that describe the essentials. Wayne really wanted us to improve language about CS [Creation Spirituality] and make it so people can understand it. I think we are getting there!....."

Click here to see more about the Parliament of the World's Religions. 
Evolve Committee of the United Church of Christ of Annapolis
Evolve@UCCAnnapolis.org | 443-485-5979
 
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Committee Officers:  Suzie Robertson, Moderator... Dave Miller, Treasurer...
 Charlie Green, Secretary... Sylvia Oliva, Financial Secretary
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