 Hydrangea; photo copyright © 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 May 28 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM 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 by Julita from Pixabay. __________________________________________ Thursday May 29 Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup @ 7:30 PM Directed by Suzanne Garrison-Terry this week.  “Early Experiences with Spirit: Connecting with the Spirits of our Childhood and Youth” Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, May 29 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, Su Garrison-Terry will be leading the class. This is the description for this class: DESCRIPTION: Often mediums begin experiencing spirits as children and teenagers. Did a relative come to tell you of their death or give you advice? Did you have a not so imaginary friend? Tonight let us recall those early experiences and reach out to those who reach out to our younger selves. Tonight we will do exercises sharing our early experience and having our medium partners contact these early presenting spirits. PLEASE : During the week or day of the class, think back to your early experiences with spirit. Be prepared to share a description or name for two of these early spirits. • 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. If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send written permission from a parent or guardian before the class. Please email Suzanne by 2 pm on Thursday to let her know you are coming: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at [email protected] It is a pleasure to work with you. Frank Photo by Zachary Kadolp on Unsplash. __________________________________________ Saturday May 31 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 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: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Camille Johnson Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry Spirit Messages: Suzanne Garrison-Terry and others • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for 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#ServiceDonation Scroll to 'Church Service offerings'. __________________________________________ Tuesday June 3 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM Directed by Frank Kotowski.  Hi, everyone. The next Tuesday night in-person Mediumship Development Meetup at UUFSB in East Setauket will be meeting on June 3 at 7 pm. If you plan to attend, please email Frank at [email protected] before 2 pm. The cost is $12. You can prepay on our church website at: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup , or pay in person. If that amount is not within your budget, we can discuss the payment. If you are less than 18 years of age, you must give me a note of permission from a parent or guardian. Blessings, Rev. Frank Kotowski Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash. ============================================== Previously ==============================================
Vintage aircraft over Republic Airport for Memorial Day flyover. Photos copyright © by Valerie Miller. ============================================= Looking Ahead ============================================== MEDITATION & BLESSINGS Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Every Thursday at 7:30 PM Zoom ------------ NEXT WEEK Saturday June 7 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ------------ Sunday June 8 Hybrid SERVICE @ 11:00 AM- 12:15 PM Rev. Frank will be serving at the Center for Spiritual Development, Old Greenwich, CT. ------------ Tuesday June 10 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 14 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ------------ Monday June 16 Zoom WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Tuesday June 17 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Wednesday June 18 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM ------------ Saturday June 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service Saturday June 21 Hybrid DISCUSSION CIRCLE @ 12:30-1:30 PM "Our First Experience with Spirit" Facilitated by Suzanne Garrison-Terry. See poster for details. Join us for an intimate discussion on our first Spirit encounters. Share your stories with others in a sacred Discussion Circle! • Join us in-person at UUFSB, or if you prefer to attend via Zoom use the same link as morning service. If you are attending the Discussion Circle separately please email our church in advance, by Friday, June 20, for the Zoom link. Donations are $10./person payable using the Discussion Circle PayPal buttons on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscussionCircle  ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP class will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom. This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm." Rev. Frank Kotowski. The cost is $12.00 per class. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom. This Writing Club is for SCOL members and anyone interested in writing to share their short creative works (poetry, essays, short stories, inspirational pieces) with others in a friendly and supportive environment. Only positive suggestions shared. If you are a member, you can suggest exercises for us to do! We are asking for a lifetime membership fee of $25 and a class fee of $5.00. You can pay by check or on our church website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#WritersClub No vulgarity or political (us versus them) commentary. Please email our church if you are interested in joining our club: [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 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 Meetup is $12.00. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this in-person class: [email protected] ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. 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. The cost is $10 per person. See poster here: www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#SummerlandEvents ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: Our church is having two hybrid services a month now (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) . They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ebony and family Danielle S. Lindy C. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. Eilleen T. Loralei S. Tony F. (transitioned) Theresa F. and family Bill L. Mary C. Regina B.P. (recently transitioned) Larry B. Evonne L. Lorna L. Marjorie B. Austin J. Ryan L. Stephanie B. and family, David B. (recently transitioned) Matthew G. Betty G. Beth J. Myrna V. Alisha M. Adele S. Vincent C. Ron G. Coco (canine companion)  ======================= 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to: [email protected] __________________________________________  __________________________________________   At the Winterthur estate in Delaware, in a small conservatory that serves as entry to the mansion. Eagle is hard at work protecting everyone! Top photo: Geraldine and Vincent Guglielmo, Frank. Bottom photo with Valerie. Photos copyright © by Valerie Miller. __________________________________________ In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  This is our new baby backyard bunny! ; photo copyright © 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 May 21 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM 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 by Julita from Pixabay. __________________________________________ Thursday May 22 Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup @ 7:30 PM Directed by Suzanne Garrison-Terry this week.  “YUM, Apple Pie!" Using the Lesser Clairs of Taste and Smell" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, Suzanne Garrison-Terry will be leading the class. This is the description for this class: Mediumship uses many Clairs beyond seeing and hearing. This class we will be exploring the Clairs of taste and smell. Let's see what our spirit friends use to scent their lives and cook in their kitchens. Tonight we will take the first steps to explore this topic. Any predictions given in this class should be taken with a grain of salt. • 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. If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send me written permission from a parent or guardian before the class. Please email Suzanne by 2 pm on Thursday to let her know you are coming: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at [email protected] It is a pleasure to work with you. Frank Photo by Zachary Kadolp on Unsplash. __________________________________________ Saturday May 24 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 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: Camille Johnson Meditation: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski and others • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for 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#ServiceDonation Scroll to 'Church Service offerings'. __________________________________________ Monday May 26 Memorial Day  "We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies." ~ Moina Michael, 1915. Photo by Bart Ros on Unsplash. __________________________________________ Monday May 26 Strawberry New Moon in Gemini When looking to the skies under the 2025 Gemini New Moon, we see the little-known dwarf planet, Sedna, weaving her energies into our consciousness. Sedna’s presence under this New Moon celebrates a shift in consciousness to a higher level of truth and understanding, and through this, we are met with a new awareness and a new understanding. Mercury, the messenger of the Gods, is also active under this New Moon. Mercury loves to be in Gemini, so this is a fortunate energy when it comes to communication and self-expression. We may find it easier to get our thoughts out on paper or to others, or we may find it easier to even understand ourselves! We may feel more in sync with the brain waves of others, or more open to the thoughts and ideas of those around us. Our mental energy can be sharp under this New Moon, so use it to your advantage! Clear the clutter of your mind and use it to its fullest potential. Let go of anxious thinking and repetitive thoughts, and channel your mental energy into productive, gentle, and self-loving thoughts. Allow the New Moon to be your medicine for better mental health. Using the Energies of the May New Moon A softening is offered under this May New Moon in Gemini. We are asked to practice patience and to be gentle with ourselves as we move through a new chapter of awareness and growth. We may find ourselves standing on the other side of a deep transformation, but there is no rush to launch ahead. We can take our time, and trust that all will be revealed in accordance with our highest good. https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-gemini-new-moon-may-2025 ============================================= Looking Ahead ============================================== MEDITATION & BLESSINGS Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Every Thursday at 7:30 PM Zoom ------------ NEXT WEEK Saturday May 31 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ------------ Tuesday June 3 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 7 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ------------ Sunday June 8 Hybrid SERVICE @ 11:00 AM- 12:15 PM Rev. Frank will be serving at the Center for Spiritual Development, Old Greenwich, CT. ------------ Tuesday June 10 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 14 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ------------ Monday June 16 Zoom WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service Saturday June 21 Hybrid DISCUSSION CIRCLE @ 12:30-1:30 PM "Our First Experience with Spirit" Facilitated by Suzanne Garrison-Terry. See poster for details. Join us for an intimate discussion on our first Spirit encounters. Share your stories with others in a sacred Discussion Circle! • Join us in-person at UUFSB, or if you prefer to attend via Zoom use the same link as morning service. If you are attending the Discussion Circle separately please email our church in advance, by Friday, June 20, for the Zoom link. Donations are $10./person payable using the Discussion Circle PayPal buttons on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscussionCircle ------------ Tuesday June 17 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Wednesday June 18 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP class will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom. This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm." Rev. Frank Kotowski. The cost is $12.00 per class. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom. This Writing Club is for SCOL members and anyone interested in writing to share their short creative works (poetry, essays, short stories, inspirational pieces) with others in a friendly and supportive environment. Only positive suggestions shared. If you are a member, you can suggest exercises for us to do! We are asking for a lifetime membership fee of $25 and a class fee of $5.00. You can pay by check or on our church website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#WritersClub No vulgarity or political (us versus them) commentary. Please email our church if you are interested in joining our club: [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 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 Meetup is $12.00. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this in-person class: [email protected] ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. 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. The cost is $10 per person. See poster here: www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#SummerlandEvents ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: Our church is having two hybrid services a month now (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) . They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ebony and family Danielle S. Lindy C. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. Eilleen T. Loralei S. Tony F. (transitioned) Theresa F. and family Bill L. Mary C. Regina B.P. (recently transitioned) Larry B. Evonne L. Lorna L. Marjorie B. Austin J. Ryan L. Stephanie B. and family, David B. (recently transitioned) Matthew G. Betty G. Beth J. Myrna V. Alisha M. Adele S. Vincent C. Ron G. Coco (canine companion) ======================= 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to: [email protected] __________________________________________ __________________________________________ In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Summer Snowflakes at the Bayard Arboretum; photo copyright © 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 May 14 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM 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 by Julita from Pixabay. ------------------------------------------------ Wednesday May 14 Zoom (moved up from May 21) "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30-9:30 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  The “Awareness, Intuition, and Mediumship” class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm. • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send written permission from a parent before the class. Please email Frank by 2 pm on Wednesday to let him know if you are coming: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#AwarenessIntuition&Mediumship If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. Image by Fifi from Pixabay. ------------------------------------------------ Thursday May 15 Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup @ 7:30 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski.  “Passing on Wisdom" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, we will be working with the passing on of wisdom. What wisdom did our loved ones in spirit wish to pass on to us and the next generation and what wisdom do our loved ones in spirit think we can pass on to our children or the next generation? • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send written permission from a parent before the class. Please email Frank by 2 pm on Thursday to let him know you are coming: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. This mediumship group is open to both SCOL members and non-members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash. ------------------------------------------------ Friday May 16 Endangered Species Day In 2006 the United States Congress designated the third Friday in May as Endangered Species Day (ESD). ESD spotlights and advances conservation efforts for endangered (and threatened) species in the U.S. and around the world. It’s an opportunity to learn about endangered species and to take action to help these vulnerable plants and animals. National Wildlife Federation: https://blog.nwf.org/2025/05/endangered-species-day-is-may-16-take-time-to-learn-and-act-this-year/ Symbolic Species Adoptions available at World Wildlife Fund! Support WWF's global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/species-adoptions  In honor of Endangered Species Day, these amazing wildlife cams will make you cheer the biodiversity of our planet. https://explore.org/livecams/explore-all-cams/seasons ------------------------------------------------ Saturday May 17 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: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski and 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 • If attending via Zoom please email our church in advance for the link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for 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#ServiceDonation Scroll to 'Church Service offerings'. ------------------------------------------------ Tuesday May 20 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM Directed by Terry Kruse this week. Hi, everyone. The next Tuesday night in-person Mediumship Development Meetup at UUFSB in East Setauket will be meeting on May 20 at 7 pm. Terry Kruse will be directing the class this week. If you plan to attend, please please let Terry know by 2 pm on Tuesday to let her know you are coming: [email protected] The cost is $12. You can prepay on our church website at: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup , or pay in person. If that amount is not within your budget, email Rev. Frank to discuss payment. If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send Rev. Frank a note of permission from a parent or guardian prior to class. [email protected] Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash. ============================================= Looking Ahead ============================================== MEDITATION & BLESSINGS Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Every Thursday at 7:30 PM Zoom ------------ NEXT WEEK Saturday May 24 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ------------ Saturday May 31 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ------------ Tuesday June 3 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 7 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ------------ Sunday June 8 Hybrid SERVICE @ 11:00 AM- 12:15 PM Rev. Frank will be serving at the Center for Spiritual Development, Old Greenwich, CT. ------------ Tuesday June 10 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 14 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ------------ Monday June 16 Zoom WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ------------ Saturday June 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service Saturday June 21 Hybrid DISCUSSION CIRCLE @ 12:30-1:30 PM "Our First Experience with Spirit" Facilitated by Suzanne Garrison-Terry. See poster for details. Join us for an intimate discussion on our first Spirit encounters. Share your stories with others in a sacred Discussion Circle! • Join us in-person at UUFSB, or if attending via Zoom use the same link used for service. If you are attending the Discussion Circle separately please email our church in advance for the Zoom link. Donations are $10./person payable using the Discussion Circle PayPal buttons on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscussionCircle ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP class will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom. This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm." Rev. Frank Kotowski. The cost is $12.00 per class. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom. This Writing Club is for SCOL members and anyone interested in writing to share their short creative works (poetry, essays, short stories, inspirational pieces) with others in a friendly and supportive environment. Only positive suggestions shared. If you are a member, you can suggest exercises for us to do! We are asking for a lifetime membership fee of $25 and a class fee of $5.00. You can pay by check or on our church website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#WritersClub No vulgarity or political (us versus them) commentary. Please email our church if you are interested in joining our club: [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 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 Meetup is $12.00. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this in-person class: [email protected] ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. 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. The cost is $10 per person. See poster here: www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#SummerlandEvents ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: Our church is having two hybrid services a month now (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) . They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ebony and family Danielle S. Lindy C. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. Eilleen T. Loralei S. Tony F. (transitioned) Theresa F. and family Bill L. Mary C. Regina B.P. (recently transitioned) Larry B. Evonne L. Lorna L. Marjorie B. Austin J. Ryan L. Stephanie B. and family, David B. (recently transitioned) Matthew G. Betty G. Beth J. Myrna V. Alisha M. Adele S. Vincent C. Ron G. Coco (canine companion) ======================= 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------  Full flower May moon; photo copyright © by Valerie Miller. ------------------------------------------------ In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Japanese cherry tree among the pines at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum; photo copyright © 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 May 7 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM 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 by Julita from Pixabay. ============================================== Thursday May 8 Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup @ 7:30 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski.  “Messages from our Inner Child?" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, we will be working with our Inner Child. Let us explore what our Inner Child has to say to us and also what our loved ones in spirit have to say about our Inner Child. • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send written permission from a parent before the class. Please email Frank by 2 pm on Thursday to let him know you are coming: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. This mediumship group is open to both SCOL members and non-members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash. ============================================== Saturday May 10 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 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: Camille Johnson Meditation: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry MESSAGE CIRCLE after service See poster below for details. • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Thank you !! We are asking for 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#ServiceDonation Scroll to 'Church Service offerings'. ============================================== Sunday May 11 Mother's Day  Image designed by Freepik. ============================================== Sunday May 12 Full Flower Moon in Scorpio, and Vesak The Sun in Taurus encourages happiness with the simple, tangible things in life, while the Scorpio Moon draws our attention to complexities, intangibles, and mysteries. Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do. This Full Moon is about emotional declarations. Something has been building inside of us, likely of an intimate nature, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this declaration means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings — we need to express them. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict between collecting and sharing. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives. Full Moons are about exposing or illuminating issues that are already there, but that have not yet been dealt with. Where does the Full Moon fall by house in your natal chart? Read more here. This phase of the Moon occurs at 22 degrees and 13 minutes of Scorpio, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 18 to 26 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly. More to read at: https://cafeastrology.com/events/full-moon-on-may-12-2025/  Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away. "At this time of strife, the Buddha’s teachings of tolerance, compassion, and service to humanity are a source of solace and strength. As we navigate the path to a better future, let us seize the spirit of Vesak." ~ António Guterres, UN Secretary-General https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesak Image by Anne-marie Ridderhof from Pixabay. ============================================== Tuesday May 13 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski 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. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. See poster for details. • 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  ============================================== NEXT WEDNESDAY Wednesday May 14 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30-9:30 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski Welcome to our new class, “Awareness, Intuition, and Mediumship”. This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm. • Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] If you are less than 18 years of age, you must send written permission from a parent before the class. Please email Frank by 2 pm on Wednesday to let him know if you are coming: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#AwarenessIntuition&Mediumship If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. Image by Fifi from Pixabay. ============================================= Looking Ahead ============================================== Every Wednesday MEDITATION & BLESSINGS at 7:00 PM Zoom Every Thursday MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM Zoom ============ NEXT WEEK Wednesday May 14 Zoom Moved up from May 21. "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday May 17 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Tuesday May 20 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday May 24 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============ Saturday May 31 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============ Tuesday June 3 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday June 7 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Sunday June 8 Hybrid SERVICE @ 11:00 AM- 12:15 PM Rev. Frank will be serving at the Center for Spiritual Development, Old Greenwich, CT. ============ Tuesday June 10 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ Saturday June 14 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Monday June 16 Zoom WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday June 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service DISCUSSION CIRCLE @ 12:30-1:30 PM Hybrid "Our First Experience with Spirit" Suzanne Garrison-Terry will be the facilitator for this one-hour discussion. Here is her description: Hi, everyone. Let's get together and discuss our first and earliest experiences with Spirit. As a child, did you encounter the spirit of a relative at the foot of your bed? Or, did you encounter a ghost child in your home? Did you have a "not so" imaginary friend? Let's share and discuss these early experiences. Donations are $10./person. ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP class will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom. This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm." Rev. Frank Kotowski. The cost is $12.00 per class. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom. This Writing Club is for SCOL members and anyone interested in writing to share their short creative works (poetry, essays, short stories, inspirational pieces) with others in a friendly and supportive environment. Only positive suggestions shared. If you are a member, you can suggest exercises for us to do! We are asking for a lifetime membership fee of $25 and a class fee of $5.00. You can pay by check or on our church website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#WritersClub No vulgarity or political (us versus them) commentary. Please email our church if you are interested in joining our club: [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 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 Meetup is $12.00. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this in-person class: [email protected] ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. 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. The cost is $10 per person. See poster here: www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#SummerlandEvents ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: Our church is having two hybrid services a month now (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) . They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. 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. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Ebony and family Danielle S. Lindy C. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. Eilleen T. Loralei S. Tony F. (transitioned) Theresa F. and family Bill L. Mary C. Regina B.P. (recently transitioned) Larry B. Evonne L. Lorna L. Marjorie B. Austin J. Ryan L. Stephanie B. and family, David B. (recently transitioned) Matthew G. Betty G. Beth J. Myrna V. Alisha M. Adele S. Vincent C. 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to: [email protected] ============================================== ==============================================  Osprey back at Bayard Cutting Arboretum! 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