Summerland Newsletter This Week (Aug 13-19)

Flowers with butterfly at the Bayard Arboretum;
photo copyright © by Frank Kotowski.

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

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​Wednesday August 13 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.
Peaceful owl image designed by Freepik.



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Thursday August 14 Zoom
MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Meetup @ 7:30 PM
​Directed by Rev. Frank Kotowski.

This week: Exercises to Enhance Your Messages
Hi, everyone. For our Mediumship Class on Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 pm on Zoom, exercises to enhance your messages will be given.
• 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 let Frank know you are coming by 2 pm on Thursday:  [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 on Unsplash.



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Saturday August 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 and 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

• 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 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'.




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Monday August 18  Zoom 
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.



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Tuesday August 19  In-Person
MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM
Directed by Frank Kotowski.

Hi, everyone. The next Tuesday night in-person Mediumship Development Meetup at UUFSB in East Setauket will be meeting on August 19 at 7 pm.
If you plan to attend, please email Frank at [email protected] before 2 pm on the day of class.
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


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NEXT WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Aug 20 Zoom
"AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM
Directed by Frank Kotowski.

This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge. I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm. ~Rev. Frank
• 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 Wednesday 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#AwarenessIntuition&Mediumship
If this amount is not within your budget, please email Frank at the address above.



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Last week: Friday August 8 
International Cat Day

Photo by Mikhail Vasilyev on Unsplash.
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Yesterday: Tuesday August 12
World Elephant Day

Honoring the Intelligence, Bonds, and Wisdom of Elephants  
https://worldelephantday.org



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Looking Ahead
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MEDITATION & BLESSINGS Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM Zoom
MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Every Thursday at 7:30 PM Zoom
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NEXT WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Aug 20 Zoom
"AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM
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Saturday August 23 Zoom
SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon
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Saturday August 30 Zoom
SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon
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Saturday August 30 Zoom
DISCOVERY CIRCLE @ 2:00-3:00 pm
On William Sidney Mount
Facilitated by Suzanne Garrison-Terry.
See poster for details.
• The Zoom link is the same as the 12 pm church service link. If you are attending the Discovery Circle separately please email our church in advance for the Zoom link: [email protected]
• Donations are $10./person payable using the Discovery Circle PayPal buttons on our website:
https://www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#DiscoveryCircle

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SEPTEMBER
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Tuesday September 2  In-Person
MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM
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Saturday September 6 Hybrid 
SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM 
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Tuesday September 9 Zoom
MEDITATION & MESSAGES @ 7:00 PM
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Tuesday September 13 Zoom
SERVICE @ 12:00 PM noon
MESSAGE CIRCLE after service
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Monday September 15 Zoom
WRITERS CLUB @ 7:00-9:00 PM
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Tuesday September 16  In-Person
MEDIUMSHIP CLASS at UUFSB 7:00-9:00 PM
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Wednesday September 17 Zoom
"AWARENESS, INTUITION and MEDIUMSHIP" @ 7:30 PM
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Thursday September 18 Zoom
WORKSHOP: The Art of Working with Energy and Awareness
With guests Sandi and Mike Mayes 
5:30 to 7:30 pm ET 
Workshop fee: $40/person.  See poster below for details.
Pay in advance using the Energy & Awareness Workshop PayPal button on our website:
www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/payments--donations.html#EnergyAwarenessWorkshop
Once payment is received, a Zoom link will be sent to you.

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Saturday September 20 Hybrid 
SERVICE at UUFSB @ 10:30 AM 
With guests Sandi and Mike Mayes who will offer the Spiritual
Address and Spirit Messages via Zoom at our hybrid service at UUFSB.
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Saturday September 27 Zoom 
DISCOVERY CIRCLE @ 2:00-3:00 PM
"The History of Spiritualism on Long Island, Part 2"
Directed by Suzanne Garrison-Terry.
Donations are $10./person.
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Sunday September 28 Zoom 
SCOL Healing Gathering

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Later in October
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Saturday October 4 Hybrid 
WORKSHOP  12:30-2:30 pm
Spanish/Barajas Cards
Directed by Suzanne Garrison-Terry
Workshop fee: $30./person
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Saturday and Sunday October 18 & 19 Zoom
Healings and Readings by guests Sandi and Mike Mayes
More information on this event coming soon.
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Saturday October 25 Zoom 
DISCOVERY CIRCLE @ 2:00-3:00 pm 
On Victoria Woodhull
Facilitated by Suzanne Garrison-Terry.
Donation $10./person.​
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Tuesday October 28 In-Person
SCOL Sèance
More information on this event coming soon.

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SCOL NEWS
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"AWARENESS, INTUITION, and MEDIUMSHIP class will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30-9:30 PM on Zoom. This class is designed to help people on their early stage of psychic and mediumistic development but will also help others with more experience and knowledge.  I invite you to learn at your own pace and level of enthusiasm." Rev. Frank Kotowski.   The cost is $12.00 per class.
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SCOL's WRITERS CLUB continues to meet on the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm on Zoom. 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 in joining our club: [email protected]
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In-Person MEDIUMSHIP CLASS Meetup on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at UUFSB. The Rev. Frank Kotowski is directing this mediumship class at UUFSB in East Setauket from 7-9 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 Meetup is $12.00. Please email our church if you are interested in coming to this in-person class: [email protected]
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"MEDITATION and MESSAGES" meets on the second Tuesday of 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 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.  The cost is $10 per person.  See poster here: www.summerlandchurchoflight.org/our-church-services.html#SummerlandEvents
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Hybrid SCOL SERVICES: Our church is having two hybrid services a month now (services that are in-person at UUFSB and also live-streamed on Zoom) . They are usually on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but this may not always be the case.  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]

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Spiritual Healing Requests
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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.

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.                              Ron G.
Coco, canine companion (in transition)
Mary C.                                  Frank K.
Bob J. (in transition)             Camille J. and Chrissy
Gaza                                       Eileen W.

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.
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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.

To request that a name or situation be placed on this healing list, please send a
note to:  [email protected]

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In peace and harmony,
Valerie Miller
SCOL Secretary

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