 Deciduous bald cypress at the Bayard Arboretum; 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 November 13 Zoom MEDITATION & BLESSINGS @ 7:00 PM With Debbie L. No meditation meetup today. ============================================== Thursday November 14 @ 7:30 PM Zoom MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski  “Curious Like Da Vinci" Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday on Zoom, we will be working with our curiosity. Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps the most curious person of all time. Let us be a modern day da Vinci and broaden our curiosity about the Spirit World and those in Spirit. ••• 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 Justin Peterson on Unsplash. ============================================== Friday November 15 Full Beaver Supermoon in Taurus  The Taurus Full Moon holds some wildcard energy and may have us feeling scattered and restless, but the grounding, earthy vibrations from the Taurus bull will be on our side. The Taurus Full Moon and Uranus, the planet of Change and Awakening As hard as change is at times, the best thing we can do is to go with the flow and remember that change always offers us the opportunity to try again and make things better. A lot of this changing energy that we are experiencing under this Full Moon comes from the planet Uranus, which is hovering just one degree away. While Uranus is known as the planet of change, it is also known as the planet of awakening. Uranus can raise our Spirit, helping us to align not with our ego selves, but with our divine selves. Sometimes, this requires us to shed layers, let go of baggage, and be moved to a new vantage point. The Taurus Full Moon and Saturn Direct Saturn, our Master Teacher and Lord of Karma, is also stationing direct under this Full Moon, ending its retrograde for the year. Saturn Retrograde is like cosmic exam time for our soul lessons, but now that its retrograde is over, it’s time to graduate and celebrate! Know whatever challenging lessons you have been moving through since June 2024, will now begin to soften. You will be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and perhaps even experience the rewards of all your efforts. It has long been said that when the Lord of Karma stations direct, we receive our karmic rewards! https://foreverconscious.com/intuitive-astrology-taurus-full-moon-november-2024 The last supermoon of 2024 We’ve been spoiled with a stretch of supermoons each month since August, but November’s full moon will be not only the last supermoon of 2024, but also the last supermoon for almost a full year. This week’s full moon will reach peak illumination on Friday, Nov. 15, at 4:29, EST. https://weather.com/science/space/news/2024-11-08-november-full-moon-beaver-moon-supermoon Image by MythologyArt from Pixabay. ============================================== Saturday November 16 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  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'. ============================================== Monday November 18 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 November 19 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 November 19 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 ============ Saturday November 23 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============ Saturday November 30 Zoom SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon ============ Tuesday December 3 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday December 7 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM ============ Tuesday December 1o Zoom MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM ============ Monday December 16 Zoom New! WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM ============ Saturday December 21 Hybrid SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM Special Holiday Service ============ Tuesday December 17 In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM ============================================== 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 November 18 and December 16. 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 November 19 and December 3. 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 November 16 and December 7. 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. ======================= 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. ==============================================  ============================================== Inspiration Corner =============================================== From the LinkedIn page of Roderick Williams, Chief Grower: Karen Forster writes; "I think it's a deep consolation to know that spiders dream, that monkeys tease predators, that dolphins have accents, that lions can be scared silly by a lone mongoose, that otters hold hands, and ants bury their dead. That there isn't a ‘their life and our life.’ Nor your life and my life. That it's just one teetering and endless thread and all of us, all of us, are entangled with it as deep as entanglement goes." These thoughts are eloquently echoed in the profound perspective of Chief Seattle, leader of the Duwamish and Squamish, when he said many long years ago; “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” And in turbulent times of potential polarisation, it’s good to contemplate the simple fact that there’s no such division in Nature. Art by Karen Davis shared with much gratitude. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/roderick-williams-89a1a461_karen-forster-writes-i-think-its-a-deep-activity-7260729589004402688-lG2e  A Veil as thin as Smoke, by Karen Davis ©. Art available on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/karendavis?section_id=6464403 ============================================== In peace and harmony, Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary Comments are closed.
|
Author:
Valerie Miller SCOL Secretary Archives
December 2024
|
|
SUMMERLAND CHURCH of LIGHT, NSAC
380 Nicolls Road East Setauket, NY 11733 [email protected] © 2024 |