 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 Comments are closed.
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