Dear Friends, Here is the latest information about our church and its beloved community. This information is being furnished as there was a suggestion for a note to be sent to advise congregants about our upcoming worship services and events. Hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like to receive our weekly Summerland Church Meetings newsletter by email please add your name to the list here: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#emaillist ============================================== Wednesday May 29 @ 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: Water Lily at the NY Botanical Garden; photo by Valerie Miller. ============================================== Thursday May 30 @ 7:30 PM Zoom Mediumship Development Meetup  We were there: History Through Those That Lived It Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, Su Garrison-Terry will be leading the class. This is her description of this class: We have all lived through significant events in history: the pandemic and 9/11. Some of us recall the assassination of JFK or the Vietnam War. So did our ancestors: WWII, WWI, the Spanish Flu Epidemic, and the Civil War. Some may have experienced events first hand. For others, it was just another day. Let's ask them! Bring to class the names of two individuals—preferably ancestors—who were alive during historic events. You might want to learn a fact or two about the year and place of the events. During breakout sessions, students will be paired with another student who will interview your ancestor about the events. • Please contact Su before Thursday, 2 pm, to let her know if you are coming or not. If you are less than 18 years of age, we will need written permission from a parent before you attend the class: [email protected] • The cost for this class is $12.00. Please pay on our website: https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#MedDevGroup This mediumship group is open t0 both SCOL members and non-members. These classes are to help you build your intuitive and mediumistic abilities. Beginners are welcome! Photo by Vlad Sargu on Unsplash. ============================================== Saturdaa June 1 Hybrid Service at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Our hybrid church service starts at 10:30 AM. 10:30 AM: Get to know us/Zoom chat room opens. 10:45 AM: Worship Service begins. PLEASE BE ON TIME. THANKS! Presider: Valerie Miller Meditation: 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. 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 June 4 In-Person Mediumship Class at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM  Introduction to Trance Mediumship Hi, everyone. The Tuesday night in-person Mediumship Development Meetup on June 4 from 7 to 9 pm will be an Introduction to Trance Mediumship. You will be taught the very basics of trance mediumship: what it is and how to do it with practice over time. This in-person Mediumship Meetup is directed by the Rev. Frank Kotowski and meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 pm at UUFSB in East Setauket. If you are coming to this class for the first time and you are less than 18 years of age, you must first send us a signed permission from a parent. 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. Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash. ============================================== Month of May Loteria Card Readings Online Fundraiser for our church! Given by Suzanne Garrison-Terry Offering: $20.00 for a 20 minute reading. Reserve a Spot: Email Suzanne to sign up for a reading: [email protected] 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#LoteriaCardReadings Thank you for your support!  ============================================== Looking Ahead ============================================== Saturday June 8 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon MESSAGE CIRCLE AFTER SERVICE ============ Tuesday June 11 Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM Note: new time 7:00-8:15 PM ============ Saturday June 15 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Monday June 17 Zoom New! WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Tuesday June 18 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday June 22 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============ Sunday, June 23 In-Person Event: "Things that Bloom in Summer" Healing outing at the Bayard Arboretum 10:00 AM More details soon. ============ Saturday June 29 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============ Saturday July 6 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============================================== SCOL NEWS =============================================== New! SCOL has started up a Writers Club on Zoom which will meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm. The next meeting will be on June 17. 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. 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 Meetup 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 Tues. June 4 and 18. 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 class will be on Tuesday, June 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 service will be on June 1 and 15. 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. Rhonda Connie R. Nancy D. Tony F. Theresa D. Alisha and family Christine S. Bob J., Camille and Chrissy Lydiamarie Helena, Bethany and Jon Beverly M. Betty G. Ron 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. Danielle S. Patricia S. John G. and Suzanne W. Ebony and family ======================= 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. ===============================================  ===============================================  It's tea time at NYBG; photos by Valerie Miller. =============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary Comments are closed.
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