 Pines and moon at the Bayard Arboretum; photo by Valerie Miller. Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ---------------- Wednesday November 29 @ 7:00 PM Meditation & Blessings with Debbie L.  Come join Debbie as she guides you through a peaceful, deep meditation. Her words and the background music will take your troubles away. Donations accepted. • Debbie's weekly meditation is offered every Wednesday evening unless otherwise specified. Email her for the Zoom link for each meditation here. Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday November 30 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  ENDINGS Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with endings. Let us blend with our spirit friends and family and see what they have to say about endings for themselves and for us. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ••• Please contact Frank before Thursday, 2 pm, to let him know if you are coming or not.: frankhealer12@gmail.com If you would like to attend this Meetup and are younger than 18 years of age, Frank must receive permission from your parents or guardian in writing in an email prior to the Meetup. ••• The cost for this class is $10.00, or $6.00 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Katie Moum on Unsplash. ---------------- Saturday December 2 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others  We welcome you to join our in-person service at the UUFSB building, where we have been meeting since January 2018: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, Religious Education Wing, 380 Nicolls Rd., East Setauket, NY 11733. For those joining us for the first time please see the directions on our website page 'HOW to REACH US': https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/how-to-reach-us.html Summerland Covid protocol: UUFSB has provided room air filters, which will be used during service. No vaccinations required, masks are optional. You may bring your own hand sanitizing gel or wipes, if you choose. Personal beverages allowed. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for love donations at this time during our online and hybrid church services to support our work and to allow us to continue through these troubling times. We are meeting less often in person so we have less opportunity to collect donations in person to help us with ongoing operating expenses that need to be paid: partial rent, full insurance, Zoom fees, payment to the national organization, to name a few. https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html Scroll to 'Online Church Service'. ============================================== Looking Ahead =============================================== NEXT WEEK: Saturday December 9 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ NEXT WEEK: Tuesday Decmber 12 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday December 16 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service we will be having a potluck Holiday Fellowship at UUFSB. If you would like to come, please let us know by emailing our church by Thursday, Dec. 14, so we know how many to expect. If you come, please bring a food item to share (please, not all desserts) if you can. Coffee and tea and other beverages will be provided by our church. We are not requiring attendees to wear a mask but they may do so. This fellowship will include lively conversation, and perhaps some singing and spirit messages and more! ============ Sunday December 17 Zoom Afternoon of Healings and Readings Fundraising event for our church! 1:00-5:00 PM ET (Last healing or reading begins at 4:45 PM) Offering: $15.00 for 15 minutes Thank you for your support! List of our gifted Healers and Readers: Su Garrison-Terry will be offering Lenormand Card Readings Ebony Washington will be offering Lenormand Card Readings and Intuitive Readings Catherine Morgan will be offering Chakra Readings Rev. Frank Kotowski will be offering Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings • Reserve a spot: Send a message to Valerie at summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Time slots are 1:00, 1:25, 1:50, 2:15, 2:40, 3:05, 3:30, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45. (15-minute readings + 10-min break). Give preferred times and the reader you want. Multiple readings can be scheduled. • • Payment: PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Healings&Readings • • • Confirmation: Zoom link will be sent after arrangements & payments are made. Check in 5 minutes before scheduled time, please!  ============ Saturday December 23 Zoom Holiday Church Service @ 12:00 PM noon Our annual special service with candle lighting ceremony and holiday hymns and songs. Please have a candle, real or battery operated, for lighting ceremony. ============ Saturday December 30 Zoom End of Year Memorial Service @ 12:00 PM noon We will have a Reading of Names for those who have transitioned (died) in 2023 (including pets). Please send names to our church by Wednesday, Dec.27: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank.If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. The next class will be on Tuesday, December 12. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: We have decided to suspend in-person mediumship classes at UUFSB until there is more interest for those wishing to attend. Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on December 2 and 16. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. At this point, we are not requiring you to wear a mask but you may certainly do so. (Health protocols may change due to changing NY state and UUFSB mandates.) The room for our services in the Religious Education wing has two portable air-purifying systems that will be used during the time we are there. We require a minimum of four people to attend (not counting the platform workers and helpers). Please let us know if you can commit to coming, and how often, to our hybrid services. Also, we are looking for more people to serve at our hybrid services. If you have an interest in offering a Spiritual Address, offering a guided meditation, or being a greeter, please let us know in an email. Please email our church with your reply or for any questions you may have: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== Spiritual Healing Requests =============================================== Spirit healings result from law-governed forces being put into operation following the sending forth of a thought directive (prayer). Spirit guides and doctors will diagnose the trouble and its cause, attention being directed to overcoming the cause, and then removing the symptoms. Please set time aside each day to send healing thoughts for each of those listed below, that they may receive from Spirit that which is for their highest and best needs. Your healing prayers are needed and benefit others in ways we may never know. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com  Ann G. Danielle S. David B. Doris K. Sade Hanahn Daziah Joshua (transitioned) and mom Tracey Amy and daughter Alison Simone M. Dorothy M. (transitioned) Stephanie S. and daughter Ryan Michael D. Fran D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Matt F. Tony F. Amy V. Ashley (transitioned) Panagiota M. Yorgos M. Theresa D. Ronn (transitioned) and Alisha Christine S. Prayers for all those who have experienced violence and abuse. Prayers for areas affected by recent natural disasters around the globe. Prayers for all those who are affected by recent and on-going wars.  Prayer for the Middle East Creator, you are our Provider and Healer. We pray that Your timely help and support reach all who are in need. There is so much sorrow, pain, and conflict across the Middle East. We pray for leaders throughout the region and ask You to turn their minds and hearts toward peace. Online prayer modified by Valerie. Laughing dove in Gaza; photo by براء حبوش Baraa Haboush on Unsplash. ----------------  ----------------  Thank you! As the year comes to an end we would like to thank our Church Members, Associate Members and Friends of Summerland for all your donations we have received throughout the year. We sincerely appreciate your support which allows us to continue our work and to serve you better. In the coming months, may you receive tenfold and more of the abundance you have given us in prosperity, health, and love. 🌻💞🙏 ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Image by pikisuperstar at freepikcom; modified. Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ---------------- Wednesday November 22 @ 7:00 PM Meditation & Blessings with Debbie L. Come join Debbie as she guides you through a peaceful, deep meditation. Her words and the background music will take your troubles away. Donations accepted. • Debbie's weekly meditation is offered every Wednesday evening unless otherwise specified. Email her for the Zoom link for each meditation here. Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday November 23 Mediumship Development Meetup No class today. ---------------- Thursday November 23 Happy Thanksgiving  ---------------- Saturday November 25 Zoom Service @ 12 PM noon ET NOTE OPENING TIME—12:00 PM: ROOM OPEN FOR VERBAL CHAT AMONG PARTICIPANTS, ALL UNMUTED. 12:15 PM: START OF SERVICE, ALL ARE MUTED. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Camille Johnson Meditation: Debbie Losee Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others Thank you !! We are asking for a love donations at this time during our online and hybrid church services to support our work and to allow us to continue through these troubling times. We are meeting less often in person so we have less opportunity to collect donations in person to help us with ongoing operating expenses that need to be paid: partial rent, full insurance, Zoom fees, payment to the national organization, to name a few. https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html Scroll to 'Online Church Service'. AND ---------------- Saturday November 25 Zoom Discovery Circle on Leah: The Third Fox Sister @ 2:15 PM Donation: $10. With Suzanne Garrison-Terry. See poster for details. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting • PayPal Donation button: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle  ============================================== Previously =============================================== Communing with Nature! T sitting outside after service on Saturday, November 4. T gives some meditations at in-person services.  Photo by Valerie Miller. ============================================== Looking Ahead =============================================== Saturday December 2 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday December 9 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday Decmber 12 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday December 16 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service we will be having a potluck Holiday Fellowship at UUFSB. If you would like to come, please let us know by emailing our church by Thursday, Dec. 14, so we know how many to expect. If you come, please bring a food item to share (please, not all desserts) if you can. Coffee and tea and other beverages will be provided by our church. We are not requiring attendees to wear a mask but they may do so. This fellowship will include lively conversation, and perhaps some singing and spirit messages and more! ============ Sunday December 17 Zoom Afternoon of Healings and Readings Fundraising event for our church! 1:00-5:00 PM ET (Last healing or reading begins at 4:45 PM) Offering: $15.00 for 15 minutes Thank you for your support! List of our gifted Healers and Readers: Su Garrison-Terry will be offering Lenormand Card Readings Ebony Washington will be offering Lenormand Card Readings and Intuitive Readings Catherine Morgan will be offering Chakra Readings Rev. Frank Kotowski will be offering Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings • Reserve a spot: Send a message to Valerie at summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Time slots are 1:00, 1:25, 1:50, 2:15, 2:40, 3:05, 3:30, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45. (15-minute readings + 10-min break). Give preferred times and the reader you want. Multiple readings can be scheduled. • • Payment: PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Healings&Readings • • • Confirmation: Zoom link will be sent after arrangements & payments are made. Check in 5 minutes before scheduled time, please!  ============ Saturday December 23 Zoom Holiday Church Service @ 12:00 PM noon Our annual special service with candle lighting ceremony and holiday hymns and songs. Please have a candle, real or battery operated, for lighting ceremony. ============ Saturday December 30 Zoom End of Year Memorial Service @ 12:00 PM noon We will have a Reading of Names for those who have transitioned (died) in 2023 (including pets). Please send names to our church by Wednesday, Dec.27: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank.If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. The next class will be on Tuesday, December 12. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: We have decided to suspend in-person mediumship classes at UUFSB until there is more interest for those wishing to attend. Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on December 2 and 16. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. At this point, we are not requiring you to wear a mask but you may certainly do so. (Health protocols may change due to changing NY state and UUFSB mandates.) The room for our services in the Religious Education wing has two portable air-purifying systems that will be used during the time we are there. We require a minimum of four people to attend (not counting the platform workers and helpers). Please let us know if you can commit to coming, and how often, to our hybrid services. Also, we are looking for more people to serve at our hybrid services. If you have an interest in offering a Spiritual Address, offering a guided meditation, or being a greeter, please let us know in an email. Please email our church with your reply or for any questions you may have: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== Spiritual Healing Requests =============================================== Spirit healings result from law-governed forces being put into operation following the sending forth of a thought directive (prayer). Spirit guides and doctors will diagnose the trouble and its cause, attention being directed to overcoming the cause, and then removing the symptoms. Please set time aside each day to send healing thoughts for each of those listed below, that they may receive from Spirit that which is for their highest and best needs. Your healing prayers are needed and benefit others in ways we may never know. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Ann G. Danielle S. David B. Doris K. Sade Hanahn Daziah Joshua (transitioned) and mom Tracey Amy and daughter Alison Simone M. Dorothy M. (transitioned) Stephanie S. and daughter Ryan Michael D. Fran D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Matt F. Tony F. Amy V. Ashley (transitioned) Panagiota M. Yorgos M. Theresa D. Ronn (transitioned) and Alisha Christine S. Prayers for all those who have experienced violence and abuse. Prayers for areas affected by recent natural disasters around the globe. Prayers for all those who are affected by recent and on-going wars. Prayer for the Middle East Creator, you are our Provider and Healer. We pray that Your timely help and support reach all who are in need. There is so much sorrow, pain, and conflict across the Middle East. We pray for leaders throughout the region and ask You to turn their minds and hearts toward peace. Online prayer modified by Valerie. Laughing dove in Gaza; photo by براء حبوش Baraa Haboush on Unsplash. ---------------- ----------------  Thanksgiving stickers by pikisuperstar from freepik com; modified. ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  November's Cascade. Plants along a neighbor's fence; photo by Valerie Miller. Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ---------------- Wednesday November 15 @ 7:00 PM Meditation & Blessings with Debbie L. Come join Debbie as she guides you through a peaceful, deep meditation. Her words and the background music will take your troubles away. Donations accepted. • Debbie's weekly meditation is offered every Wednesday evening unless otherwise specified. Email her for the Zoom link for each meditation here. Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday November 16 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  The Confident Medium Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working on becoming a more confident medium. Exercises will be geared to enhance your confidence through the different experiences of your readings. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ••• Please contact Frank before Thursday, 2 pm, to let him know if you are coming or not.: frankhealer12@gmail.com If you would like to attend this Meetup and are younger than 18 years of age, Frank must receive permission from your parents or guardian in writing in an email prior to the Meetup. ••• The cost for this class is $10.00, or $6.00 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Thomas Kilbride on Unsplash. ---------------- Friday November 17 The husband of Alisha Meston, a Summerland Church of Light member, transitioned recently. Summerland Church of Light offers our condolences to Alisha, her children, other family members, and friends. May Ronald Meston rest in peace in the loving embrace of Infinite Intelligence. Please see notice below from the funeral home about the Memorial Service on Friday.  ---------------- Saturday November 18 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others We welcome you to join our in-person service at the UUFSB building, where we have been meeting since January 2018: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, Religious Education Wing, 380 Nicolls Rd., East Setauket, NY 11733. For those joining us for the first time please see the directions on our website page 'HOW to REACH US': https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/how-to-reach-us.html Summerland Covid protocol: UUFSB has provided room air filters, which will be used during service. No vaccinations required, masks are optional. You may bring your own hand sanitizing gel or wipes, if you choose. Personal beverages allowed. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for a love donations at this time during our online and hybrid church services to support our work and to allow us to continue through these troubling times. We are meeting less often in person so we have less opportunity to collect donations in person to help us with ongoing operating expenses that need to be paid: partial rent, full insurance, Zoom fees, payment to the national organization, to name a few. https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html Scroll to 'Online Church Service'. AND ---------------- Saturday November 18 Hybrid Discovery Circle at UUFSB: An Introduction to Dowsing: Pendulums, bobbers, and L-Rods @ 12:30 PM Donation: $10. With Lindy Cacioppo. See poster for details. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting • PayPal Donation button: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle  ---------------- Sunday November 19 Rev. Frank serving the Center for Spiritual Development in Greenwich, CT. Hybrid Service @ 11:00 AM For the address or Zoom link please visit: https://www.center4spiritualdev.org/services/  ============================================== Looking Ahead =============================================== Saturday November 25 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon AND Saturday November 25 Zoom Discovery Circle on Leah: The Third Fox Sister @ 2:15 PM Donation: $10. With Suzanne Garrison-Terry. See poster for details. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting • PayPal Donation button: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle ============ Saturday December 2 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday December 9 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday Decmber 12 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday December 16 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service we will be having a potluck Holiday Fellowship at UUFSB. If you would like to come, please let us know by emailing our church by Thursday, Dec. 14, so we know how many to expect. If you come, please bring a food item to share (please, not all desserts) if you can. Coffee and tea and other beverages will be provided by our church. We are not requiring attendees to wear a mask but they may do so. This fellowship will include lively conversation, and perhaps some singing and spirit messages and more! ============ Sunday December 17 Zoom Afternoon of Healings and Readings Fundraising event for our church! 1:00-5:00 PM ET (Last healing or reading begins at 4:45 PM) Offering: $15.00 for 15 minutes Thank you for your support! List of our gifted Healers and Readers: Su Garrison-Terry will be offering Lenormand Card Readings Ebony Washington will be offering Lenormand Card Readings and Intuitive Readings Catherine Morgan will be offering Chakra Readings Rev. Frank Kotowski will be offering Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings • Reserve a spot: Send a message to Valerie at summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Time slots are 1:00, 1:25, 1:50, 2:15, 2:40, 3:05, 3:30, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45. (15-minute readings + 10-min break). Give preferred times and the reader you want. Multiple readings can be scheduled. • • Payment: PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Healings&Readings • • • Confirmation: Zoom link will be sent after arrangements & payments are made. Check in 5 minutes before scheduled time, please!  ============ Saturday December 23 Zoom Holiday Church Service @ 12:00 PM noon Our annual special service with candle lighting ceremony and holiday hymns and songs. Please have a candle, real or battery operated, for lighting ceremony. ============ Saturday December 30 Zoom End of Year Memorial Service @ 12:00 PM noon We will have a Reading of Names for those who have transitioned (died) in 2023 (including pets). Please send names to our church by Wednesday, Dec.27: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank.If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. The next class will be on Tuesday, December 12. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: We have decided to suspend in-person mediumship classes at UUFSB until there is more interest for those wishing to attend. Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on November 18 and December 2. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. At this point, we are not requiring you to wear a mask but you may certainly do so. (Health protocols may change due to changing NY state and UUFSB mandates.) The room for our services in the Religious Education wing has two portable air-purifying systems that will be used during the time we are there. We require a minimum of four people to attend (not counting the platform workers and helpers). Please let us know if you can commit to coming, and how often, to our hybrid services. Also, we are looking for more people to serve at our hybrid services. If you have an interest in offering a Spiritual Address, offering a guided meditation, or being a greeter, please let us know in an email. Please email our church with your reply or for any questions you may have: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== Spiritual Healing Requests =============================================== Spirit healings result from law-governed forces being put into operation following the sending forth of a thought directive (prayer). Spirit guides and doctors will diagnose the trouble and its cause, attention being directed to overcoming the cause, and then removing the symptoms. Please set time aside each day to send healing thoughts for each of those listed below, that they may receive from Spirit that which is for their highest and best needs. Your healing prayers are needed and benefit others in ways we may never know. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Ann G. Danielle S. David B. Doris K. Sade Hanahn Daziah Joshua (transitioned) and mom Tracey Amy and daughter Alison Simone M. Dorothy M. (transitioned) Stephanie S. and daughter Ryan Michael D. Fran D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Matt F. Tony F. Amy V. Ashley (transitioned) Panagiota M. Yorgos M. Theresa D. Ronn (transitioned) and Alisha Christine S. Prayers for all those who have experienced violence and abuse. Prayers for areas affected by recent natural disasters around the globe. Prayers for all those who are affected by recent and on-going wars. Prayer for the Middle East Creator, you are our Provider and Healer. We pray that Your timely help and support reach all who are in need. There is so much sorrow, pain, and conflict across the Middle East. We pray for leaders throughout the region and ask You to turn their minds and hearts toward peace. Online prayer modified by Valerie. Laughing dove in Gaza; photo by براء حبوش Baraa Haboush on Unsplash. ---------------- ----------------  Sunflower pumpkin image by pikisuperstar from freepik com; modified. ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Purple beautyberry at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum; photo by Valerie Miller. Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ---------------- Wednesday November 8 @ 7:00 PM Meditation & Blessings with Debbie L. Come join Debbie as she guides you through a peaceful, deep meditation. Her words and the background music will take your troubles away. Donations accepted. • Debbie's weekly meditation is offered every Wednesday evening unless otherwise specified. Email her for the Zoom link for each meditation here. Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday November 9 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  The Energies of Fall Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with the energies of Fall: slowing down, coziness, and calmness. What can our loved ones in spirit tell us about this time of the year as we move toward more reflection and contemplation. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ••• Please contact Frank before Thursday, 2 pm, to let him know if you are coming or not.: frankhealer12@gmail.com If you would like to attend this Meetup and are younger than 18 years of age, Frank must receive permission from your parents or guardian in writing in an email prior to the Meetup. ••• The cost for this class is $10.00, or $6.00 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Gaith Shalan on Unsplash. ---------------- Saturday November 11 Veteran's Day  A day to honor and thank all American war veterans who served the United States, wherever and whenever they had served. Image by freepik from freepik com. ---------------- Saturday November 11 Zoom Service @ 12 PM noon ET NOTE OPENING TIME—12:00 PM: ROOM OPEN FOR VERBAL CHAT AMONG PARTICIPANTS, ALL UNMUTED. 12:15 PM: START OF SERVICE, ALL ARE MUTED. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Camille Johnson Meditation: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE  • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for a love donations at this time during our online and hybrid church services to support our work and to allow us to continue through these troubling times. We are meeting less often in person so we have less opportunity to collect donations in person to help us with ongoing operating expenses that need to be paid: partial rent, full insurance, Zoom fees, payment to the national organization, to name a few. https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html Scroll to 'Online Church Service'. ---------------- Sunday November 12 Happy Diwali  Diwali (derived from the Sanskrit dipavali) which means “row of lights”, is India’s most important festival of the year. A time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/diwali-history-customs-indian-festival-of-lights Image By chandlervid85 from Pixabay. ---------------- Tuesday November 14 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM "Meditation and Messages" will occur on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank. If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. • For the Zoom link, please email our church in advance. The cost is $10 per person. Payable using the Meditation & Messages PayPal donation button on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages  ============================================== Looking Ahead =============================================== Saturday November 18 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM AND Saturday November 18 Hybrid Discovery Circle at UUFSB: An Introduction to Dowsing: Pendulums, bobbers, and L-Rods @ 12:30 PM Donation: $10. With Lindy Cacioppo. See poster for details. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting • PayPal Donation button: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle ============ Sunday November 19 Rev. Frank serving the Center for Spiritual Development in Greenwich, CT. Hybrid Service @ 11:00 AM For the address or Zoom link please visit: https://www.center4spiritualdev.org/services/ ============ Saturday November 25 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon AND Saturday November 25 Zoom Discovery Circle on Leah: The Third Fox Sister @ 2:15 PM Donation: $10. With Suzanne Garrison-Terry. See poster for details. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting • PayPal Donation button: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle ============ Saturday December 2 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday December 9 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday Decmber 12 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM =============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank.If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. The next class will be on Tuesday, November 14. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: We have decided to suspend in-person mediumship classes at UUFSB until there is more interest for those wishing to attend. Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on November 18 and December 2. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. At this point, we are not requiring you to wear a mask but you may certainly do so. (Health protocols may change due to changing NY state and UUFSB mandates.) The room for our services in the Religious Education wing has two portable air-purifying systems that will be used during the time we are there. We require a minimum of four people to attend (not counting the platform workers and helpers). Please let us know if you can commit to coming, and how often, to our hybrid services. Also, we are looking for more people to serve at our hybrid services. If you have an interest in offering a Spiritual Address, offering a guided meditation, or being a greeter, please let us know in an email. Please email our church with your reply or for any questions you may have: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== Spiritual Healing Requests =============================================== Spirit healings result from law-governed forces being put into operation following the sending forth of a thought directive (prayer). Spirit guides and doctors will diagnose the trouble and its cause, attention being directed to overcoming the cause, and then removing the symptoms. Please set time aside each day to send healing thoughts for each of those listed below, that they may receive from Spirit that which is for their highest and best needs. Your healing prayers are needed and benefit others in ways we may never know. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Alisha M. Ann G. Danielle S. Ronn M. David B. Doris K. Sade Hanahn Daziah Joshua (transitioned) and mom Tracey Amy and daughter Alison Simone M. Dorothy M. (transitioned) Stephanie S. and daughter Ryan Michael D. Fran D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Matt F. Tony F. Amy V. Ashley (transitioned) Panagiota M. Yorgos M. Theresa D. Prayers for all those who have experienced violence and abuse. Prayers for areas affected by recent natural disasters around the globe. Prayers for all those who are affected by recent and on-going wars. Prayer for the Middle East Creator, you are our Provider and Healer. We pray that Your timely help and support reach all who are in need. There is so much sorrow, pain, and conflict across the Middle East. We pray for leaders throughout the region and ask You to turn their minds and hearts toward peace. Online prayer modified by Valerie. Laughing dove in Gaza; photo by براء حبوش Baraa Haboush on Unsplash. ---------------- ----------------  Beloved Hissey Cat in the leaves; photo by Valerie Miller. ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Oak leaf hydrangea at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum; photo by Valerie Miller. Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ---------------- Wednesday November 1 @ 7:00 PM Meditation & Blessings with Debbie L. Come join Debbie as she guides you through a peaceful, deep meditation. Her words and the background music will take your troubles away. Donations accepted. • Debbie's weekly meditation is offered every Wednesday evening unless otherwise specified. Email her for the Zoom link for each meditation here. Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. ---------------- Wednesday November 1 All Saint's Day Thursday November 2 All Soul's Day, Dia de Muertos All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are closely linked with Halloween, which is a shortened name for “All Hallows' Eve”.  Left: Image by freepik from freepik com Right: Image by pikisuperstar from freepik com ---------------- Thursday November 2 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  Labors of Hercules Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with the theme of the “Labors of Hercules.” Hercules performed 12 labors given to him by King Eurystheus of Mycenae in order to achieve immortality. Let is see what labors we have performed along with our loved ones in spirit in the course of our lives. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ••• Please contact Frank before Thursday, 2 pm, to let him know if you are coming or not.: frankhealer12@gmail.com If you would like to attend this Meetup and are younger than 18 years of age, Frank must receive permission from your parents or guardian in writing in an email prior to the Meetup. ••• The cost for this class is $10.00, or $6.00 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Image: Photo of part of the front panel of a sarcophagous with the Labors of Hercules in the Ludovici Collection of the Museo Nazionale Romano di Pallazo Altemps. Photo by Marie Lan-Nuygen; photo in the public domain. ---------------- Saturday November 4 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Valerie Miller Meditation: Debbie Losee Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others  We welcome you to join our in-person service at the UUFSB building, where we have been meeting since January 2018: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, Religious Education Wing, 380 Nicolls Rd., East Setauket, NY 11733. For those joining us for the first time please see the directions on our website page 'HOW to REACH US': https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/how-to-reach-us.html Summerland Covid protocol: UUFSB has provided room air filters, which will be used during service. No vaccinations required, masks are optional. You may bring your own hand sanitizing gel or wipes, if you choose. Personal beverages allowed. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for love donations at this time during our online church services to support our work and to allow us to continue through these troubling times. We are not meeting in person so can't pass around the offering plate to help us with ongoing operating expenses that need to be paid: partial rent, full insurance, Zoom fees, payment to the national organization, to name a few. https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html Scroll to 'Online Church Service'. ---------------- Sunday November 5 Daylight Savings Time ends At 2:00 AM clocks are turned back one hour.  Photo by Adailton Batista from Pexels (modified). ============================================== Previously =============================================== Goodies at the in-person service two weeks ago! Karen baked Halloween cookies and shared them with those in attendance! Yum! Frank bought pumpkin treats! Photo by Karen Link.  Old Fashioned Séance night held last Monday, October 23. We dressed in period clothing and gathered around for physical (taps and raps) and mental (messages from loved ones and others) mediumship. Delighted we got both! Elevated messages, happy to receive. We want to plan these more often. Thanks to everyone who attended!  Top Left Photo: Top row L to R: Alisha Meston, Karen Link, T Vitanza-Salgine, Valerie Miller. Bottom row L to R: Terry Kruse, Frank Kotowski, Lindy Cacioppo. Photo by Jennifer Farrell. Top Right Photo: Another group photo, now including Jennifer Farrell. Photo by Alisha Meston. Bottom Left photo: Frank reading the open prayer. Photo by Karen Link. Bottom Middle photo: Photo by Alisha Meston. Bottom Right photo: Valerie and Frank. Photo by Jennifer Farell. ============================================== Looking Ahead =============================================== Saturday November 11 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday November 14 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday November 18 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM AND Saturday November 18 In-Person Discovery Circle: Working with a Pendulum @ 2:15 PM Donation: $10. With Lindy Cacioppo. People coming to this Discovery Circle should bring a pendulum if they have one. ============ Saturday November 25 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon AND Saturday November 25 Zoom Discovery Circle on Leah: The Third Fox Sister @ 2:15 PM Donation: $10. With Suzanne Garrison-Terry. =============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank.If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. The next class will be on Tuesday, November 14. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: We have decided to suspend in-person mediumship classes at UUFSB until there is more interest for those wishing to attend. Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on November 4 and 18 . If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. At this point, we are not requiring you to wear a mask but you may certainly do so. (Health protocols may change due to changing NY state and UUFSB mandates.) The room for our services in the Religious Education wing has two portable air-purifying systems that will be used during the time we are there. We require a minimum of four people to attend (not counting the platform workers and helpers). Please let us know if you can commit to coming, and how often, to our hybrid services. Also, we are looking for more people to serve at our hybrid services. If you have an interest in offering a Spiritual Address, offering a guided meditation, or being a greeter, please let us know in an email. Please email our church with your reply or for any questions you may have: summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com =============================================== Spiritual Healing Requests =============================================== Spirit healings result from law-governed forces being put into operation following the sending forth of a thought directive (prayer). Spirit guides and doctors will diagnose the trouble and its cause, attention being directed to overcoming the cause, and then removing the symptoms. Please set time aside each day to send healing thoughts for each of those listed below, that they may receive from Spirit that which is for their highest and best needs. Your healing prayers are needed and benefit others in ways we may never know. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to summerlandchurchoflight@gmail.com Alisha M. Ann G. Danielle S. Ronn M. David B. Doris K. Sade Hanahn Daziah Joshua (transitioned) and mom Tracey Amy and daughter Alison Simone M. Dorothy M. (transitioned) Stephanie S. and daughter Ryan Michael D. Fran D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Matt F. Tony F. Amy V. Ashley (transitioned) Panagiota M. Yorgos M. Theresa D. Prayers for all those who have experienced violence and abuse. Prayers for areas affected by recent natural disasters around the globe. Prayers for all those who are affected by recent and on-going wars. Prayer for the Middle East Creator, you are our Provider and Healer. We pray that Your timely help and support reach all who are in need. There is so much sorrow, pain, and conflict across the Middle East. We pray for leaders throughout the region and ask You to turn their minds and hearts toward peace. Online prayer modified by Valerie. Laughing dove in Gaza; photo by براء حبوش Baraa Haboush on Unsplash. ---------------- ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary |
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