 Swan at Stony Brook Grist Mill Pond; 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 January 31 @ 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 February 1 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  Through the Looking Glass Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be “going through the looking glass.” Let’s see what is behind the mirror between the physical world and the World of Spirit. Let’s move easily and comfortably into the World of Spirit and see, hear, and feel what their continued, conscious life is about. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] 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.: [email protected] 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 by Alexie Maridashvili on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday and Friday, February 1 & 2 Imbolc Imbolc is an ancient tradition that occurs midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated from sunrise on 1 February to sunset on 2 February. https://www.letsgoireland.com/imbolc/  Old man winter, it's time to go! Take with you these piles of snow! Melt, snow, melt! Spring will soon return! A flame, a fire, all the warmth it brings, melt the snow, cold be gone, welcome back the spring! https://www.learnreligions.com/imbolc-rituals-and-ceremonies-4157556 Snowdrops photo by Valeria Boltneva on pexels. ========================== Friday February 2 Groundhog Day  A tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year starting in the 16th century. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day Groundhog photo by eee2512 on pixabay. ============================================== Saturday February 3 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: Rev. Frank Kotowski 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. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Saturday February 10 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday February 13 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 Rev. 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  ============ Saturday February 17 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Tuesday February 20 In-Person Mediumship Class at UUFSB @ 7:30 PM The Rev. Frank Kotowski will be directing an in-person mediumship class at UUFSB on Tuesday, February 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This class is open to everyone, but it would help if you had some experience in intuitive and mediumistic work. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this class: [email protected] The cost for this class is $10, or $6 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup  ============ Saturday February 24 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon With Guest Reverend Alva Folkes ============ Saturday March 2 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM =============================================== 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, February 13. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: The Rev. Frank Kotowski will be directing an in-person mediumship class at UUFSB on Tuesday, February 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. This class is open to everyone, but it would help if you had some experience in intuitive and mediumistic work. The cost for this class is $10, or $6 if that is more affordable. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this class: [email protected] ======================= 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 February 3 and 17. 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: [email protected] =============================================== 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 [email protected]  ======================= Ann G. Michael D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Tony F. Theresa D. Alisha and family Christine S. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Lydiamarie Helena, Bethany and Jon Danielle S. Beverly M. Betty G. Ron G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. . ======================= 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  Platform workers Rev. Frank, Lindy and Valerie at Summerland's Hybrid Anniversary Service on January 6, 2024. Photo taken by Karen Link. 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 January 24 @ 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 Fabrice Villard on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday January 25 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  TRANSFORMATION Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with the energies the energies of transformation. What can our loved ones in spirit tell us about some of the transformations they went through and can they give advice to us about moving through a transformation. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] 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.: [email protected] 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 by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplashcom. ==================== Thursday January 25 Founder's Day Honoring Andrew Jackson Davis, one of the founders of Modern Spiritualism, and the founder of the Spiritualist Progressive Lyceum in 1863.  Photo by Jeremiah Gurney, 1870. Public domain. Learn more about A.J. Davis' fascinating life here: https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/philosophy-and-religion/other-religious-beliefs-biographies/andrew-jackson-davis ==================== Thursday January 25 Full Wolf Moon in Leo It’s the first Full Moon of 2024 ,and it falls in the heart-expanding sign of Leo. The first Full Moon of the year holds a special spot in the cosmic skies. It is our opportunity to reset, purge, and cleanse the energies of the year gone by. It is our opportunity to create space for the future we wish to create.  This Leo Full Moon is full of bright energy and will be reminding us to focus on our joy. It is a highly creative Full Moon that will help push us out of our comfort zones. Leo tends to be grand, glittery, and dramatic, and this may have you searching for joy in material things, or fleeting things that only come around once a year. But on its deepest of levels, Leo energy reminds us that the purest joy and pleasure comes from simplicity. More to read at: https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-leo-full-moon-january-2024 Image: Dance in the Moonbeam by Theodor Severin Kittelsen, 1901. Public domain. ============================================== Saturday January 27 Zoom Church Service @ 12:00 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: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others • 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 ============================================== Saturday February 3 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday February 10 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday February 13 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday February 17 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday February 24 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon ============================================== =============================================== 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, February 13. 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 February 3 and 17. 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: [email protected] =============================================== =============================================== 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 [email protected] ======================= Ann G. 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. 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Lydiamarie Helena, Bethany and Jon Danielle S. Beverly M. Betty G. Ron G. ======================= 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  Feathered friend's home 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 ---------------- 2024 Card Readings Online Fundraiser for our church! Extended this week until Friday, January 19! (Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th) Online event given by our gifted readers Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington. $25.00 for a 30 minute reading. Su is available from 12 noon to 4 pm (last reading at 3 pm) on Wednesday to Friday. Ebony has evening hours on Wednesday to Friday, which are flexible. • Reserve a Spot: Email Su at [email protected] to sign up for a reading with either Su or Ebony. Zoom link will be sent after arrangements and payment are made. Check in 5 minutes before scheduled time, please! • Payment: PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#2024CardReadings Or send a check to SCOL, P.O. Box 1297, Bay Shore. NY 11706 Thank you for your support!  ---------------- Wednesday January 17 @ 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 Fabrice Villard on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday January 18 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  Hidden Energies of Winter Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with energies that seem to be dormant and hidden beneath the surface. Let us tune in to the energies of Winter and see what activities are still happening that are less obvious than those we witness and experience in the warmer seasons. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] 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.: [email protected] 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 by Andrew Ridley on Unsplash. ---------------- NOTE: Saturday's scheduled HYBRID Church Service HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ZOOM ONLY @ 12:00 PM noon. Saturday January 20 Zoom Church Service @ 12:00 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: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others • 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'. ---------------- Sunday January 21 Zoom Divine Service at the Eternal Hope Spiritualist Centre @ 11 AM EST The Rev. Frank Kotowski will be serving the Eternal Hope Spiritualist Centre, Canada, on Zoom on Sunday, January 21, 11am EST. He will offer the sermon and some spirit messages.  For the Zoom link either email us summerlandchurchoflight@gmail or contact Eternal Hope Spiritualist Center: [email protected] https://www.eternalhopespiritualistcentre.com/ ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Saturday January 27 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon ============ Saturday February 3 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday February 10 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday February 13 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday February 17 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday February 24 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon =============================================== 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, February 13. 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 February 3 and 17. 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: [email protected] =============================================== 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 [email protected] Ann G. 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ioannis T. Lydiamarie Helena, Bethany and Jon Danielle 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. ---------------- ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Winter shadows in Central Park; photo taken by Valerie Miller during a cab ride. 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 ---------------- 2024 Card Readings Online Fundraiser for our church! This week until Friday, January 12.  Online event given by our gifted readers Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington. $25.00 for a 30 minute reading. Some spots still available! ••• Email Su at [email protected] to sign up for a reading with either Su or Ebony. ••• 2024 Card Readings PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#2024CardReadings Thank you for your support! ---------------- Wednesday January 10 @ 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 Fabrice Villard on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday January 11 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  What's Cooking Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, Su Garrison-Terry will be directing the class. Here is the description for this class: Smell and taste are important to some of our earliest memories. They are also two of the least utilized “clair” senses. In tonight's class, we will partner up to recreate some of those significant memories of what's cooking in our ancestor's kitchen. Whether it's your favorite childhood meal, the cookies or sandwich you brought to school, or that special scent emanating from Grandma's kitchen, let's work on our “clair” senses and recreate those significant sensory taste and smells. ••• Please contact Su before Thursday, 2 pm, for the zoom link and to let her know if you are coming or not: [email protected] If you would like to attend this Meetup and are younger than 18 years of age, we 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 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 by Jason Briscoe on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday January 11 New Moon in Capricorn  The Capricorn New Moon on January 11 is the first New Moon of the year, and while this New Moon is ripe with fresh new energy, there is also the energy of endings attached to it too, thanks to Pluto, which is hovering at the powerful 29th degree of Capricorn. Pluto will dip in and out of Capricorn until November 2024, when it will finally leave for good, but this is the last Capricorn New Moon where Pluto will be close, bringing a sense of closure and endings to this journey. Pluto first entered Capricorn back in 2008, making it hard to remember life any other way! We have all grown so used to Pluto in Capricorn that we may find it a little more challenging to discern the lessons this vibration has been teaching us. In Capricorn, Pluto has been guiding us to recognize what makes us feel stable and secure. It has been working on the deepest layers of our soul, helping us to transform and recognize our own power. Pluto is considered the Lord of the Underworld, and while it has journeyed through Capricorn, we all would have been confronted with something from our own underworld. Something would have died, and in its place, something else reborn. Pluto is our reminder that nothing lasts forever and that all things must eventually fade. But with every fading, with every falling away, something new is reborn. As this is the last Capricorn New Moon with Pluto in Capricorn, it seems fitting that there is some rebirth that follows this transformation we have been moving through all these years. It seems fitting that perhaps the final layers are being shed, and we are now able to stand fresh and renewed in our true selves. So, while this New Moon is very much about setting the stage for 2024, it is also about honoring the past and the transformations we have moved through. It is also about acknowledging what has risen up from our own underworld and how that has fueled our own death and rebirth journeys. It is said that intentions or goals made on a Capricorn New Moon hold the promise of longevity. So, if there is something you really want to commit to for the long term, set your intention and then take a small action in that direction under this New Moon. Your action will be sealed into the energy of the New Moon, helping you to stay the course for a long time to come. https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-capricorn-new-moon-january-2024 Image: New Year's New Moon by Theodor Severin Kittelsen, 1905. Public Domain. ---------------- Saturday January 13 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon 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: Valerie Miller Meditation: Debbie Losee 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 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'. ---------------- Monday January 15 Martin Luther King Day  ============================================== Previously =============================================== Photos from last Saturday, January 6, marking Summerland's 25th Anniversary!  Top left: Platform Workers: Reverend Frank, Lindy, and Valerie. Top right: In-Person Congregants Bottom row: After service celebration! Celebration cake shown in the middle picture. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Saturday January 20 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday January 27 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon ============ Saturday February 3 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday February 10 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon ============ Tuesday February 13 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, February 13. 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 January 20 and February 3. 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: [email protected] =============================================== 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 [email protected] 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ioannis T. Lydiamarie Helena, Bethany and Jon Danielle 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. ---------------- ---------------- In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  After hybrid service on Saturday, January 6 we will be celebrating Summerland's 20th Anniversary!! 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 January 3 @ 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 Fabrice Villard on Unsplash. ---------------- Thursday January 4 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  Energies of a New Year Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with the energies of a New Year and New Energies. What do our loved ones in spirit have to tell us about this new year, what we can expect, and how to navigate its energies. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] 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.: [email protected] 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 by Roven Images on Unsplash. ---------------- Saturday January 6 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service we will be celebrating Summerland's 20th Anniversary!! See note and poster below. 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. NOTE: There will be a Fellowship immediately after this service. Our church will supply food and beverages. If you wish to supplement our food and beverages with some of your own, we would greatly appreciate it. For our Fellowship, we will have our annual party quizz, games, lively conversation, and perhaps some spirit messages. Please let us know by Wednesday, Jan. 3 if you plan to come to our Fellowship so we know how much food and beverages we need to offer: [email protected] It would be great to see some of you for this most special celebration. This celebration will also be streamed live on Zoom (same link as for our service). See poster below for more information.  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'. ---------------- Tuesday January 9 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM No Meditation and Messages on Tuesday, Jan. 9. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Saturday January 13 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Saturday January 20 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Saturday January 27 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon ============ Tuesday February 13 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, February 13. 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 January 6 and 20. 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: [email protected] =============================================== 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 [email protected] 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ioannis T. Lydiamarie 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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