 Bird of paradise flower; 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 March 26 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM Please note: Paula Romano will be leading tonight's meditation.  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. Meditation Image by Freepik. ============================================== Thursday March 27 Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup @ 7:30 PM Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  “Energies of Springtime" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, we will be working with the energies of Springtime. This is the season of new beginnings, fresh starts, and new growth. What can our loved ones in Spirit tell us about starting new projects and the energies, feelings, and emotions involved. ••• 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. 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 Justin Ha on Unsplash. ============================================== Saturday March 29 Super New Moon in Aries, Partial Solar Eclipse 6:46 AM NY This eclipse is the final in an Aries-Libra set of six eclipses. Its effects can be felt for up to six months after the actual date of the eclipse. In the sign of Aries, this eclipse puts matters related to personal plans, courage, independence, and self-assertion in strong focus. It’s about new beginnings regarding any of these issues, but at the same time, it’s about making final decisions. Long-term changes are in the works! The New Moon loosely aligns with retrograde Mercury, and it’s hard to see our path, but our discomfort with the past can be very real now, motivating new beginnings. As well, Mars, the ruler of Aries, harmonizes with Saturn and Uranus, suggesting a constructive desire to build and innovate. An eclipse occurs close to the nodal axis, and this eclipse is closer to the North Node of the Moon. While we’re heading into unknown territory in some ways, we have a good sense that we’re doing so to our advantage. Major developments in the personal areas ruled by Aries in our charts are likely to occur over the upcoming months. It’s a powerful time for making changes that finally resolve a longstanding issue. There is some finality to its themes–we might make final decisions, reach conclusions, or more permanent changes now, and these things lead to a new beginning or fresh start. https://cafeastrology.com/events/new-moon-solar-eclipse-on-march-29-2025/ It's Also a Partial Solar Eclipse Viewers will see a partial solar eclipse in sections of North America, Europe, Africa, northern Asia, small parts of South America, throughout Greenland and Iceland, as well as much of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. In much of the Americas, including the northeastern United States, the partial solar eclipse will already be in progress during sunrise. New York: Partial Begins 6:44 a.m. ET, Maximum 6:46 a.m. Coverage 22%, Partial Ends 7:04 a.m. Because the Sun is never completely covered, observers must use proper eye protection at all times while watching this eclipse. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/mar-29-2025-eclipse/ ============================================== Saturday March 29 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: Valerie Miller Spiritual Address: Rev. Frank Kotowski Topic: History of Spiritualism 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'. AFTER SERVICE =============================== Discovery Circle @ 2:00-3:00 PM Zoom History of Spiritualism on Long Island Suzanne Garrison-Terry will be offering a Discovery Circle on The History of Spiritualism on Long Island. The information for this Discovery Circle was compiled by Suzanne from her own, original, research. • The Zoom link is the same used for service. If you are attending the Discovery Circle separately please email our church in advance for the Zoom link. Donations are $10./person payable using the Discovery Circle PayPal buttons on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle  ============================================== Sunday March 30 Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown The three-day “Festival of breaking fast” that ends the Islamic month of Ramadan. ============================================== Monday March 31 Advent of Modern Spiritualism in Hydesville, NY, in 1848 ============================================== Tuesday April 1 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 April 1 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 April 5 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Tuesday April 8 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ Thursday April 10 Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT at 7:30 PM "True Crime and Mediumship" Su will be leading the Mediumship Meetup on April 10. Below is her description for this class: DESCRIPTION: Forensic Mediumship is the practice of using Mediumship to work on criminal cases. We will be using tried and true methodology for working with crimes. After learning the basic methodology, we, as a group, will move step by step through two unsolved 19th century crimes. NOTE: We will not be dealing with cases involving children and there will be NO graphic images PLEASE BRING: A pen/pencil and paper. ============ Saturday April 12 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE after service ============ Tuesday April 15 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ NEW !! Wednesday April 16 Zoom "AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM ============ Saturday April 19 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Monday April 21 Zoom WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday April 26 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== NEW!! "AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP" class will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom . The next class will be on Wednesday, April 16. Geared more for beginners in their intuitive and mediumistic path but anyone can benefit. The cost is $12.00, payable on our website at this link: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#AwarenessIntuition&Mediumship ======================= 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 April 21. 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 class will be on Tuesday, April 1 and 15. 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 April 8. ======================= 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 April 5 and 19. 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]  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. ======================= 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. ==============================================  ==============================================  The Fox sister's family home, Hydesville, NY. Image from the NSAC website: https://nsac.org/hydesville-memorial-park/ ============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary Comments are closed.
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