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Symphony of Life Spiritual Center
Our Community NewsletterDecember 21, 2012

"Very few people understand the heart. In truth, your heart is one of the masterpieces of creation!"

Michael A. Singer, The Untethered Soul

 

There is a great call now for us to discover our own holiness. Jesus was our great example. That is why we speak of him 2000 plus years later. When we understand the Divine Light within us and align with it as he did, we touch and experience that holiness. We can understand why he would say "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (Mark 12:31)

 

Most of us have experienced it at one time or another--an opening of the heart--a complete yielding into something greater that created a feeling within us of absolute incredible beauty. We might have felt it while witnessing something breathtaking in nature, or at the birth of a baby or in the ecstasy of making love. That is the experience of living in Oneness.

 

A greater and greater expression of that feeling of oneness is being birthed on the planet right now. Its power is exponential. It can allay all our fears. It can lead us and show us the way to individual and universal peace and harmony. When we experience our own holiness, we are suddenly able to listen and hear what is being said and there is a desire within to reach an understanding. We find our similarities and gravitate to what is the same about us.

 

The great transformation that is happening in this world right now begins within our soul. There is nothing to fix outside of us. We are here to discover our own nature as Love Itself. This can be the year we come home to the Self. It will be the best year of our lives when we finally discover that what we've been seeking outside of ourselves has been here all along.

 

It's 2013 and I bless you and say "Welcome Home!"

 

Our affirmation for the day: I embrace the Love I am. I come home to my own holiness.

 

In love and peace,

Rev. Karen Wylie

 

  Rev Karen 


Announcements

 

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The Symphony of Life Interfaith Candlelight Service

The Symphony of Life is also going Christmas caroling during the evening on Sunday, December 23, 2012. All singers welcome! There is no audition.....you will not be turned down even if you think you can't hold a tune. We will begin the evening at 5:00 p.m. at The Gables of Ojai and will be walking from there to the Los Robles Care Center. We will be having dinner together afterward at a local restaurant. Put the date on your calendar! It is always so much fun to share songs, joy, love and laughter!

 

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Christmas Caroling

The Symphony of Life is also going Christmas caroling during the evening on Sunday, December 23, 2012. All singers welcome! There is no audition.....you will not be turned down even if you think you can't hold a tune. We will begin the evening at 5:00 p.m. at The Gables of Ojai and will be going to another site thereafter yet to be determined. Put the date on your calendar! It is always so much fun to share songs, joy, love and laughter!

 

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Sunday Service 

Below are some pictures from last Sunday's service.  We appreciated our beautiful greeter for the day, Joyce Stanek.  Renee Mandala gave us our announcements, sang with Patricia Cardinali and served in prayer after service.  Alexis Eldridge did a reading from her book, Conversations with Jesus, and Justine Wynn made an announcement about the Holiday Basket Brigade.  You can see that we had a full and happy house!

 

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Science of Mind Classes Starting in January 2013

We will be offering three Science of Mind classes in January. Everyone longs to know his or her place in the universe and desires to live a meaningful, productive life. Our classes offer instruction to impact every area of living through the use of valuable spiritual tools. Their use leads to healthy relationships, prosperous living, wise choices and the power to change unwanted conditions. Explore your unique creativity, spiritual awareness and power in a loving, supportive group. These classes begin the week of January 8, 2013. Tuition is $200 per class.

 

The three classes are "Tools for Spiritual Living," which is the prerequisite 10-week class for the other two classes being offered this January. It is the foundation class for Science of Mind presenting the basics of metaphysics to deepen spiritual awareness and provide powerful spiritual tools for creating the life you want to live.  

 

The second class "The Power of Your Word" is an 8-week class which reveals the power of our word spoken in prayer. It teaches a specific method to create affirmative prayers to change unwanted conditions to create the positive results you desire.

 

The third class is "Self Mastery," an 8-week class which teaches powerful ways of shifting awareness and behavior from the material to the spiritual level while discarding limiting beliefs and increasing your ability to use spiritual power.

 

These classes will be taught by either Rev. Karen Wylie or Rev. Marilyn Miller depending upon the number of students who sign up.

 

Symphony of Life Youth Program

We are so grateful for our children and the facilitators that serve in our Youth Program.  They are Brian Pavelko, Rev. Will Castagna, Lisa Love, Chris Prideaux, and Candace Hull.  

 

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October Tithe

Our October tithe will go partly to the PanAmerican Institute Mexico to buy Christmas food baskets for needy families in their community and the remainder to Help of Ojai to assist in stocking their food pantry for Christmas giving to needy families here in Ojai. 

 

Mystical Mediterranean Odyssey

June 27 - July 6, 2013

Join Rev. Karen on an amazing Mystical Mediterranean Odyssey from the holy city of Rome, Italy to Istanbul, Turkey, cities filled with architectural wonders and monuments to the faiths that inspired them. There will be morning and evening meditations, led by Rev. Karen throughout the voyage. As we go back in time, we will take our own personal inward journey in discovery of the mystical in us. Below is the flyer which contains more information.

 

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New YouTube Video 

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DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE IN OJAI, Saturday, December 22 for the 2012 Shift. Gather at 6:45, dance 7 to 9 p.m., Sacred Space Studio, 410 Bryant Circle, Suite A. Suggested Love Donation: $5 to $10 to pay for expenses. For more information, contact Hamida (805) 640-1135.

 
THE SURPRISE HOLIDAY BASKET BRIGADE will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012, 7:00 - 8:00 PM at Ojai First Baptist Church's Conference Room (Saturday's Ojai Valley Family Shelter), 930 Grand Avenue, Ojai, Ca 93023. Since there are only a few residents maximum and it's a small space, the participants for the event this year will be limited. The plan is for Ojai children to deliver the gifts personally (accompanied by their parent or parents). The hope is to have our local children feel the joy of giving.   If you are interested in having your children participate, contact Justine Wynn at (805) 640-5148 or Justine@justinewynn.com.

The organizers are already planning to deliver four items to each resident (a drawstring backpack, small tin of butter cookies, gloves, and a holiday character). They welcome any individual or family who wishes to make an additional donation toward an item on the wish list (socks, warm hats, toiletries, etc.). You can contact Justine Wynn (email above) if you wish to make a donation.


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OJAI HEALING EVENTS is a website announcing spiritual/healing events in the Ojai Valley, as well as in the surrounding communities of Ventura County and beyond. Another level of direct advertising for individuals, businesses, and organizations. For info about posting event announcements or mind/body/spirit services, please visit www.OjaiHealingEvents.com  and click on the button for "Event Posting Info." For more information, email marilyn@ojaihealingevents.com, or call Marilyn Salas (805) 798-1448. 

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Music Director

 Patricia Cardinali  

 

 

Upcoming Speakers   

      

Sunday, Dec 23

Reverend Karen Wylie

 Spiritual Director

 

Sunday, Dec 30 

Reverend Marilyn Miller

 

Sunday, Jan 6

Reverend Karen Wylie

 Spiritual Director

 



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SOLSC Vision Statement

The Symphony of Life is an inclusive community connecting and empowering the Spirit in every heart, locally and globally.  

SOLSC Mission Statement

Our mission is to realize the Truth of the Divine Being in everyone. We embrace Ancient Wisdom/New Thought teachings. We practice affirmative prayer, meditation, and unconditional love. 
 
We build community through Sunday services, education, social gatherings, celebrations, ceremonies, and by serving others.

 

SOLSC Service and Contact Information

Sunday Services ... 10:00 AM Silent Meditation

  

10:30 AM Worship Service and Youth Church

 

Location ... Historic Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai CA 93023

Symphony of Life Spiritual Center
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 322, Ojai, CA 93024
Local (805) 715-9796 Toll free (800) 921-7505
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