 Santa waiting for next visitor at the NY Botanical Gardens! 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 1 Happy New Year!  Image by gdizerega from Pixabay. ====================== Wednesday January 1 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM With Debbie L. No meetup today! ====================== Wednesday January 1-15 2025 Card Readings Online Fundraiser for our church! Given by our gifted readers Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington. $25.00 for a 30 minute reading. Su is available Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 4 pm (last reading at 3 pm). Ebony is available Monday to Friday in the evening hours, 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#2025CardReadings Thank you for your support!.  ============================================== Thursday January 2 @ 7:30 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  “Starting a New Year" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with the New Year and how we can get off on a good start. ••• 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 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#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Crazy nana on Unsplash.. Saturday January 4 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. Please be on time. Thanks! Presider: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski and others After service there will be a Oneness Blessing with Debbie Losee, and our annual Holiday & Anniversary party! See the two posters below for information. Please let us know by Thursday, January 2 if you plan to come to our fellowship so we know how much food and beverages we need to offer: [email protected]
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 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 7 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  Hi, everyone. The next Tuesday night in-person Mediumship Development Meetup at UUFSB in East Setauket will be meeting on December 7 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. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Every Wednesday MEDITATION & BLESSINGS at 7:00 PM Zoom Every Thursday MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM Zoom ============ NEXT WEEK Saturday January 11 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Tuesday January 14 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ NEW !! Wednesday January 15 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30-9:30 PM See SCOL News below for more information. ============ Saturday January 18 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Monday December 20 Zoom New! WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Tuesday January 21 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday January 25 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== NEW!! "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP" class on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom . Geared towards beginners but anyone can benefit. The cost is $12.00. More information to follow. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom . The next meetingwill be on January 20. 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. [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 PM. The next classes will be on Tuesday, January 7. 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 pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, email our church and Rev. Frank will get back to you to discuss this. ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 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 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 January 14. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: 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 4 and 18. 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to [email protected]  Michael D. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Helena, Bethany and Jon Beverly M. Betty G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. Sam Andrea Sabrina John Janet Margarita Kathy D. Lynette G. Beverly M. Jennifer and Mom F. Raymond F. (transitioned) Gerry G. Zoe and Zachariah W. Karen R. and family Carole M. and Stewart S. Patricia S. John G. and Suzanne W. Ebony and family Chloe F. Faith F. Marie R. Darrah D. Adele S. Evelyn H. Medhat S. Katy Rose C. Alex S. Manal S. Julia S. Karen S. Janet S. Les G. Carry Danielle S. Harry S. Lindy C. Su G.-T. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. Eilleen T. Loralei S. Michael, Theresa and Tony F. ======================= 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  Rockefeller Center flautist; 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 December 25 Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah
Hanukkah starts at nightfall on December 25 and ends with nightfall on January 2, 2025. ====================== Wednesday December 25 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM With Debbie L. No meetup today! ============================================== Thursday December 26 Happy Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa  Image: USPS postal stamp. ======================== Thursday December 26 @ 7:30 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski No meetup today! ============================================== Saturday December 28 Zoom Church SERVICE @ 12 PM noon Year-End and Memorial Service 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: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Suzanne Garrison-Terry Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski and others We will be having a Memorial Service at the end of the Zoom service where we will read out the names of our loved ones who have transitioned this year (humans and pets). Please send full names to our church email [email protected] by Friday, Dec. 27, the latest. At this service, please have a candle to light (electric is fine) for the Memorial service. See poster for details. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  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 December 30 Black New Moon in Capricorn We finish the month just as we started it, with a New Moon! The occurring within a second New Moon single calendar month is referred to as a Black Moon. This aligns beautifully with the beginning of the new year and serves as an excellent opportunity to establish intentions for the upcoming chapter. The Capricorn sign is ambitious, so set high goals—you might be surprised! https://consciousreminder.com/2024/11/28/december-2024-astrology-through-dates-powerful-but-peaceful-end-of-the-year/ ============================================== Tuesday December 31 New Year's Eve  Happy New Year postcard by Tuck & Sons Co., 1904. ============================================== Wednesday January 1-15 2025 Card Readings Online Fundraiser for our church! Wednesday January 1 to 15 Given by our gifted readers Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington. $25.00 for a 30 minute reading. Su is available Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 4 pm (last reading at 3 pm). Ebony is available Monday to Friday in the evening hours, 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#2025CardReadings Thank you for your support!. ============================================== Previously ==============================================  Holiday fellowship gathering after last Saturday's holiday service. Picture taken by Kelly, Karen’s daughter. In attendance: Kelly, Karen, Wendy, Jane, Amanda, Terry, Scott, Jennifer, Bill, Rev. Frank, Valerie. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Every Wednesday MEDITATION & BLESSINGS at 7:00 PM Zoom Every Thursday MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM Zoom ============ NEXT WEEK Saturday January 4 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service there will be a Oneness Blessing, and our annual Holiday & Anniversary party! See the two posters below for information. Please let us know by Thursday, January 2 if you plan to come to our fellowship so we know how much food and beverages we need to offer: [email protected]
============ Tuesday January 7 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday January 11 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Tuesday January 14 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ NEW !! Wednesday January 15 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30-9:30 PM See SCOL News below for more information. ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== NEW!! "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP" class on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom . Geared towards beginners but anyone can benefit. The cost is $12.00. More information to follow. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom . The next meetingwill be on January 20. 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. [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 PM. The next classes will be on Tuesday, January 7. 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 pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, email our church and Rev. Frank will get back to you to discuss this. ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 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 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 January 14. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: 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 4 and 18. 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to [email protected] Michael D. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Helena, Bethany and Jon Beverly M. Betty G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. Sam Andrea Sabrina John Janet Margarita Kathy D. Lynette G. Beverly M. Jennifer and Mom F. Raymond F. (transitioned) Loralei S. Gerry G. Zoe and Zachariah W. Karen R. and family Carole M. and Stewart S. Patricia S. John G. and Suzanne W. Ebony and family Eileen T. and family Chloe F. Faith F. Marie R. Darrah D. Adele S. Evelyn H. Medhat S. Katy Rose C. Alex S. Manal S. Julia S. Karen S. Janet S. Les G. Carry Danielle S. Harry S. Lindy C. Su G.-T. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. ======================= 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. ============================================== ==============================================  "Por un año de conciencia, de caminos que os lleven a cumplir vuestros sueños y que siempre os rodee gente llena de luz y amor." For a year of conscience, of paths that lead you to fulfill your dreams and that people full of light and love always surround you. Post and photo by Marisela Murcia: http://mariselamurcia.blogspot.com/2013/ Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 2.5 ES https://www.facebook.com/mariselamurcia ============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  Fireworks at Belmont Lake State Park to light up their holiday tree; 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 December 18 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. Photo by Dorota Dylka on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday December 19 @ 7:30 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  “Family Gatherings" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with family gatherings. Let us see what our loved ones in spirit want to tell us about family gatherings and what it meant to them and what they also might mean to you. ••• 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 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#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. ============================================== Saturday December 21 Winter Solstice occurs at 4:21 AM EST  Image by Howard Walsh from Pixabay. ===================== Saturday December 21 Hybrid HOLIDAY 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! Connect with the high energy of the holiday season. Feel the wonderful love of community as we connect with Infinite Spirit in a joyous service. Fellowship will follow service, see poster for details. Please note: We have decided not to ask people to bring food items for our after service Fellowship. Instead, we will be holding fellowship at the Lake Grove Diner.  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 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 December 24 Christmas Eve
============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Every Wednesday MEDITATION & BLESSINGS at 7:00 PM Zoom Every Thursday MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM Zoom ============ NEXT WEEK Saturday December 28 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon End of Year Memorial Service The church will offer a special service and hold sacred space to commemorate our loved ones (persons and pets) who have passed to Spirit this year. Please send names of your loved ones to our church email by Thursday, December 26: [email protected]  =========== Wednesday January 1-15 2025 Card Readings fundraiser by Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington See poster for details. Email Suzanne 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. PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#2025CardReadings ============ Saturday January 4 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service there will be a Oneness Blessing, and our annual Holiday & Anniversary party! See the two posters below for information. Please let us know by Thursday, January 2 if you plan to come to our fellowship so we know how much food and beverages we need to offer: [email protected]
============ Tuesday January 7 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday January 11 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Tuesday January 14 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ NEW !! Wednesday January 15 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30-9:30 PM See SCOL News below for more information. ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== NEW!! "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP" class on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom . Geared towards beginners but anyone can benefit. The cost is $12.00. More information to follow. ======================= More Exciting News! SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom . The next meetingwill be on January 20. 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. [email protected] ======================= In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 PM. The next classes will be on Tuesday, January 7. 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 pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, email our church and Rev. Frank will get back to you to discuss this. ======================= "MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 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 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 January 14. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on December 21, January 4 and 18. 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. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to [email protected] Michael D. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Helena, Bethany and Jon Beverly M. Betty G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. Sam Andrea Sabrina John Janet Margarita Kathy D. Lynette G. Beverly M. Jennifer and Mom F. Raymond F. (transitioned) Loralei S. Gerry G. Zoe and Zachariah W. Karen R. and family Carole M. and Stewart S. Patricia S. John G. and Suzanne W. Ebony and family Eileen T. and family Chloe F. Faith F. Marie R. Darrah D. Adele S. Evelyn H. Medhat S. Katy Rose C. Alex S. Manal S. Julia S. Karen S. Janet S. Les G. Carry Danielle S. Harry S. Lindy C. Su G.-T. Kim Jim M. Dolores M. Matthew M. ======================= 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. ============================================== ==============================================  Almost full moon Saturday 12/14; photo by Valerie Miller.© "On December 15, 2024, at 4:01 AM EST, the last Full Moon of the year rises in Gemini, offering a powerful moment of release and reflection. This Full Moon invites us to pause, honor how far we've come, and let go of what no longer serves us as we prepare for the new year. Represented by the Gemini twins, one mortal and one immortal, this energy reminds us of our dual nature: a physical being navigating life's challenges and an eternal soul connected to infinite love and wisdom. With Jupiter magnifying emotions and urging us to focus on the silver linings, and Mercury stationing direct shortly after, clarity and intuitive insights begin to emerge, helping us trust the path ahead. Neptune's influence calls us to connect with our inner knowing, blending rational thought with spiritual guidance. This is a time to embrace both the physical and the spiritual, finding balance in honoring responsibilities while remembering our limitless essence. Under this Full Moon, release the burdens of the past, reconnect with your higher self, and step forward with a renewed sense of purpose, trust, and love." https://www.facebook.com/planetaryoracle.333/ ============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary  NYC ball ornament holiday display; 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 December 11 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. Photo by Dorota Dylka on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday December 12 @ 7:30 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  “Values" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, we will be working with values. When we connect to our loved ones in spirit, what values can they talk about that were most important to them in their lives and can they tell us what values they sense we have ourselves. ••• 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 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#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Walls-io on Unsplash. ============================================== Saturday December 14 Zoom Church SERVICE @ 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: Camille Johnson 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 December 16 Zoom New! WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  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. [email protected] Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash. ============================================== Tuesday December 17 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski Hi, everyone. The next Tuesday night in-person Mediumship Development Meetup at UUFSB in East Setauket will be meeting on December 17 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 ============================================== During a discussion after a recent service, there was a request to offer suggestions for reading material that would help someone uplift their spirit or resonate with their heart vibration. We are collecting ideas and will provide a list in a forthcoming newsletter. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Every Wednesday MEDITATION & BLESSINGS at 7:00 PM Zoom Every Thursday MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM Zoom ============ NEXT WEEK! Saturday December 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Special Holiday Service on Winter Solstice day!  ============ Saturday December 28 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon End of Year Memorial Service The church will offer a special service and hold sacred space to commemorate our loved ones (persons and pets) who have passed to Spirit this year. Please send names of your loved ones to our church email by December 26: [email protected] =========== Wednesday January 1-15 2025 Card Readings fundraiser by Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington See poster for details. Email Suzanne 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. PayPal donation buttons here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#2025CardReadings ============ Saturday January 4 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service there will be a Oneness Blessing, and our annual Holiday & Anniversary party! See the two posters below for information. Please let us know by Thursday, January 2 if you plan to come to our fellowship so we know how much food and beverages we need to offer: [email protected]
============ Tuesday January 7 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday January 11 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Tuesday January 14 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ NEW !! Wednesday January 15 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:00 PM Geared towards beginners but anyone can benefit. More information to follow. ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== More Exciting News! SCOL's Writers Club on Zoom continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm. The next meetings will be on December 16 and January 20. 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. [email protected] ======================= In-Person Mediumship Class directed by the Rev. Frank Kotowski meets most often on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7-9 PM at UUFSB in East Setauket. The next classes will be on December 17 and January 7. 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 pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, email our church and Rev. Frank will get back to you to discuss this. ======================= "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:00 to 8:15 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 classes will be on January 14 and February 11. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on December 21 and January 4. 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] Michael D. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Helena, Bethany and Jon Beverly M. Betty G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. Sam Andrea Sabrina John Janet Margarita Kathy D. Lynette G. Beverly M. Jennifer and Mom F. Raymond F. (transitioned) Loralei S. Gerry G. Zoe and Zachariah W. Karen R. and family Carole M. and Stewart S. Patricia S. John G. and Suzanne W. Ebony and family Eileen T. and family Chloe F. Faith F. Marie R. Darrah D. Adele S. Evelyn H. Medhat S. Katy Rose C. Alex S. Manal S. Julia S. Karen S. Janet S. Les G. Carry Danielle S. Harry S. Lindy C. Su G.-T. ======================= 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  Rockefeller Center tree; 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 December 4 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. Photo by Dorota Dylka on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday December 5 @ 7:30 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  “Gift Giving" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with gift giving. The end of the year often involves the giving of gifts. What do our loved ones in spirit have to say about the importance of gift giving and what can they say about the nonmaterial gifts that we give to others. ••• 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 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#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above. Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash. ============================================== Saturday December 7 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski 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 Summerland Covid protocol: UUFSB has provided room air filters, which will be used during service. No vaccinations required, masks are optional. You may bring your own hand sanitizing gel or wipes, if you choose. Personal beverages allowed. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Thank you !! We are asking for love donations at this time during our online and hybrid church services to support our work and to allow us to continue through these troubling times. We are meeting less often in person so we have less opportunity to collect donations in person to help us with ongoing operating expenses that need to be paid: partial rent, full insurance, Zoom fees, payment to the national organization, to name a few. https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html Scroll to 'Online Church Service'. ============================================== Tuesday December 1o 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  ============================================== Previously ==============================================
============================================== During a discussion after a recent service, there was a request to offer suggestions for reading material that would help someone uplift their spirit or resonate with their heart vibration. We are collecting ideas and will provide a list in a forthcoming newsletter. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Every Wednesday MEDITATION & BLESSINGS at 7:00 PM Zoom Every Thursday MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM Zoom ============ Saturday December 14 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Monday December 16 Zoom New! WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Tuesday December 17 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday December 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Special Holiday Service on Winter Solstice! ============ Saturday December 28 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon End of Year Memorial Service The church will offer a special service and hold sacred space to commemorate our loved ones (persons and pets) who have passed to Spirit this year. Please send names of your loved ones to our church email by December 26: [email protected] ============ Wednesday January 1-15 2025 Card Readings fundraiser by Suzanne Garrison-Terry and Ebony Washington Poster with details coming soon. ============ Saturday January 4 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM After service there will be a Oneness Blessing, and our annual Holiday & Anniversary party! ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== More Exciting News! SCOL's Writers Club on Zoom continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm. The next meetings will be on December 16 and January 20. 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. [email protected] ======================= In-Person Mediumship Class directed by the Rev. Frank Kotowski meets most often on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7-9 PM at UUFSB in East Setauket. The next classes will be on December 3 and January 7. 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 pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup If this amount is not within your budget, email our church and Rev. Frank will get back to you to discuss this. ======================= "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:00 to 8:15 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 classes will be on Decmber 10 and January 14. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on December 7 and 21. 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]  Michael D. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Helena, Bethany and Jon Beverly M. Betty G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. Sam Andrea Sabrina John Janet Margarita Kathy D. Lynette G. Beverly M. Jennifer and Mom F. Raymond F. (transitioned) Loralei S. Gerry G. Zoe and Zachariah W. Karen R. and family Carole M. and Stewart S. Patricia S. John G. and Suzanne W. Ebony and family Eileen T. and family Chloe F. Faith F. Marie R. Darrah D. Adele S. Evelyn H. Medhat S. Katy Rose C. Alex S. Manal S. Julia S. Karen S. Janet S. Les G. Carry Danielle S. Harry S. Lindy C. Su G.-T. ======================= 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. ==============================================  ============================================== Sunday December 1 New Moon in Sagittarius The Sagittarius New Moon on December 1 calls for us to make our mark. 2024 may be coming to an end, but this New Moon invites us to think about where we wish to direct our energy. Represented by the arrow of the archer, Sagittarius calls for us to line up our arrow and take aim in the direction of our choosing. There is no goal too ambitious and no request too small for our Universe, so dream big and take aim! Allow your arrow to flow, trusting that it will land where it needs to. The Sagittarius New Moon and Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion If we look to our cosmic skies and trace a path from the archer’s arrow, we see it lands on the star Antares, which is known as the heart of the Scorpion. Antares is one of our four Royal Stars and is activated in the first weeks of December when it conjuncts our Sun. As the Heart of the Scorpion, Antares reminds us to lead with our own hearts and that our true destination, our true target, will always be Love. Connect with the root of your heart, connect with the wisdom it holds, and use the energies of the Sagittarius New Moon to beam your intentions to the skies. Antares is also believed to be the resting place for souls on their way to the afterlife. While we are not making our journey to the afterlife just yet, it may be worthwhile to think about how we are choosing to live our lives and if we are happy with the path we are taking. Article continues at: https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-sagittarius-new-moon-december-2024 • This phase of the Moon occurs at 9 degrees and 33 minutes of Sagittarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 6 to 14 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly. https://cafeastrology.com/events/new-moon-december-1-2024/ ============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary |
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