 Swan at Stony Brook Grist Mill Pond; photo by Valerie Miller. Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ============================================== Wednesday January 31 @ 7:00 PM Meditation & Blessings with Debbie L.  Come join Debbie as she guides you through a peaceful, deep meditation. Her words and the background music will take your troubles away. Donations accepted. • Debbie's weekly meditation is offered every Wednesday evening unless otherwise specified. Email her for the Zoom link for each meditation here. Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday February 1 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  Through the Looking Glass Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be “going through the looking glass.” Let’s see what is behind the mirror between the physical world and the World of Spirit. Let’s move easily and comfortably into the World of Spirit and see, hear, and feel what their continued, conscious life is about. ••• Please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected] After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ••• Please contact Frank before Thursday, 2 pm, to let him know if you are coming or not.: [email protected] If you would like to attend this Meetup and are younger than 18 years of age, Frank must receive permission from your parents or guardian in writing in an email prior to the Meetup. ••• The cost for this class is $10.00, or $6.00 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup Frank Kotowski is facilitating this mediumship group, which is open to both SCOL members and non members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Image: Photo by Alexie Maridashvili on Unsplash. ============================================== Thursday and Friday, February 1 & 2 Imbolc Imbolc is an ancient tradition that occurs midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated from sunrise on 1 February to sunset on 2 February. https://www.letsgoireland.com/imbolc/  Old man winter, it's time to go! Take with you these piles of snow! Melt, snow, melt! Spring will soon return! A flame, a fire, all the warmth it brings, melt the snow, cold be gone, welcome back the spring! https://www.learnreligions.com/imbolc-rituals-and-ceremonies-4157556 Snowdrops photo by Valeria Boltneva on pexels. ========================== Friday February 2 Groundhog Day  A tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year starting in the 16th century. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day Groundhog photo by eee2512 on pixabay. ============================================== Saturday February 3 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Lindy Cacioppo Meditation: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Spirit Messages: Rev. Frank Kotowski & others  We welcome you to join our in-person service at the UUFSB building, where we have been meeting since January 2018: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, Religious Education Wing, 380 Nicolls Rd., East Setauket, NY 11733. For those joining us for the first time please see the directions on our website page 'HOW to REACH US': https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/how-to-reach-us.html Summerland Covid protocol: UUFSB has provided room air filters, which will be used during service. No vaccinations required, masks are optional. You may bring your own hand sanitizing gel or wipes, if you choose. Personal beverages allowed. • For the Zoom link please email our church in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Saturday February 10 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday February 13 Zoom Meditation & Messages @ 7:30 PM Meditation and Messages will occur on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Rev. Frank. If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. • For the Zoom link, please email our church in advance. The cost is $10 per person. Payable using the Meditation & Messages PayPal donation button on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages  ============ Saturday February 17 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Tuesday February 20 In-Person Mediumship Class at UUFSB @ 7:30 PM The Rev. Frank Kotowski will be directing an in-person mediumship class at UUFSB on Tuesday, February 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This class is open to everyone, but it would help if you had some experience in intuitive and mediumistic work. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this class: [email protected] The cost for this class is $10, or $6 if that is more affordable. Please pay on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup  ============ Saturday February 24 Zoom Service at 12 PM noon With Guest Reverend Alva Folkes ============ Saturday March 2 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM =============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== "Meditation and Messages" occurs on the second Tuesday of the month, each month, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. A 20-30 minute meditation will be followed by 45 minutes of spirit messages. All guests can give messages, as in a Message Circle, under the guidance of Frank.If there is time at the end of each class, there will be a discussion on topics related to Spiritualism and Spirituality. People of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. The next class will be on Tuesday, February 13. For more information see poster here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#Meditation&Messages ======================= In-Person Mediumship Meetup on Tuesdays: The Rev. Frank Kotowski will be directing an in-person mediumship class at UUFSB on Tuesday, February 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. This class is open to everyone, but it would help if you had some experience in intuitive and mediumistic work. The cost for this class is $10, or $6 if that is more affordable. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this class: [email protected] ======================= Two In-Person SCOL Services a Month Now: Our church is having two hybrid services (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) a month now. They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case. Our next Hybrid services will be on February 3 and 17. If anything changes concerning our in-person services, we will let you know. At this point, we are not requiring you to wear a mask but you may certainly do so. (Health protocols may change due to changing NY state and UUFSB mandates.) The room for our services in the Religious Education wing has two portable air-purifying systems that will be used during the time we are there. We require a minimum of four people to attend (not counting the platform workers and helpers). Please let us know if you can commit to coming, and how often, to our hybrid services. Also, we are looking for more people to serve at our hybrid services. If you have an interest in offering a Spiritual Address, offering a guided meditation, or being a greeter, please let us know in an email. Please email our church with your reply or for any questions you may have: [email protected] =============================================== Spiritual Healing Requests =============================================== Spirit healings result from law-governed forces being put into operation following the sending forth of a thought directive (prayer). Spirit guides and doctors will diagnose the trouble and its cause, attention being directed to overcoming the cause, and then removing the symptoms. Please set time aside each day to send healing thoughts for each of those listed below, that they may receive from Spirit that which is for their highest and best needs. Your healing prayers are needed and benefit others in ways we may never know. To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a note to [email protected]  ======================= Ann G. Michael D. Linda & Larry B. Yvette O. Amy, Bill, Parker, and Jacob Rhonda Connie R. Becky W. Nancy D. Tony F. Theresa D. Alisha and family Christine S. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Lydiamarie Helena, Bethany and Jon Danielle S. Beverly M. Betty G. Ron G. Lisa R. Don B. Scott B. Dessie M. Mark in PA. . ======================= Prayers for all those who have experienced violence and abuse. Prayers for areas affected by recent natural disasters around the globe. Prayers for all those who are affected by recent and on-going wars. =======================  Prayer for the Middle East Creator, you are our Provider and Healer. We pray that Your timely help and support reach all who are in need. There is so much sorrow, pain, and conflict across the Middle East. We pray for leaders throughout the region and ask You to turn their minds and hearts toward peace. Online prayer modified by Valerie. Laughing dove in Gaza; photo by براء حبوش Baraa Haboush on Unsplash. ===============================================  ============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary Comments are closed.
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