Updated 10/20/2011
SUNDAY SERVICES
"The Day of the Lights" to be celebrated Sunday, January 8th 10:30AM
Epiphany, meaning "vision of God", which falls on January 6, celebrates the revelation of God the Son in Jesus The Christ. Western Christians commemorate principally (but not solely) the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus, and thus Jesus' physical manifestation to ALL the people and cultures, and that the work of God in the world would not be limited to only a few. Eastern Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, seen as his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. It is also a time of focusing on community and fellowship.
Please join us for the traditional blessing of the doorway and the acknowledgement that, now, the work of Christmas begins! *20+M+C+B+12 Music by David Swain-Salomon, Rev. Lorie Miller & Will Zecco.
By the guidance of a star this day revealed to our world The Christ! And,we are blessed! revj
Sunday, January 15th, 10:30AM "Remaining Awake"
The success of Martin Luther King's non-violent movement against segregation and injustice in the American south owes much to his visionary and inspirational eloquence. What is your vision? What are your values? What message do your words share? Are you supporting your vision and values.
Friday January 20th Martin Luther King Day
'"Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars....
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.' –Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?" The Rev. Martin Luther King
Sunday, January 22nd, "Let The Dragon Roar" 10:30AM
Every moment holds the potential for awakening. This beautiful traditional Buddhist prayer reminds us of the power of every moment to bring us ease and inner peace.And, please honor the tradition and wear red!
Just as the soft rains fill the streams,
pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans,
so may the power of every moment of your goodness
flow forth to awaken and heal all beings–
those here now, those gone before, those yet to come.
By the power of every moment of your goodness,
may your heart’s wishes be soon fulfilled
as completely shining as the bright full moon,
as magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem.
By the power of every moment of your goodness,
may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone.
May no obstacle come across your way.
May you enjoy fulfillment and long life.
For all in whose heart dwells respect,
who follow the wisdom and compassion, of the Way,
may your life prosper in the four blessings
of old age, beauty, happiness and strength.
Chinese New Year 2012
Chinese New Year will be celebrated on January 23. The New Year festival will start from January 22 (Chinese New Year' Eve) and end on February 6 (Lantern Festival). 2012 marks the 4710th Chinese New Year, and this time it is the year of dragon according to the Chinese zodiac calendar. Since ancient times, the Chinese New Year was considered as the time to honor ancestors and heavenly deities. In addition, it was the time to organize family gatherings and grand feasts.
The dragon is the 5th sign of the Chinese zodiac and it is regarded as an auspicious symbol which stands for power, good luck, success, and happiness.
Tradition says that Lord Buddha had called for all the animals to come to him before he departed from the earth. When the cat got to know about the news, he told rat about it and the two animals decided to go together the next day. However, the next morning the rat did not wake up the cat. Therefore, the cat could not make it to the gathering on time and did not get a year. This is why there is no year of the cat and this is one of the reasons why cats hate rats.
The rat made it first to the assembly and received the first year. Though, the rat did a lot of trickery to reach first to the congregation. At first he tricked the ox to let him ride on its head. The ox agreed and they went together. Just when they were about to reach to the assembly the clever rat jumped off the ox's head and got through the finish line first. This is why the year of the rat is the first year in the cycle and the year of the ox is the second. This is probably the reason why the first of the twelve years is the Year of the Rat then followed by the year of Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. But only twelve animals came to offer Lord Buddha farewell and as a token of appreciation he named a year after each of the twelve animals in the order they arrived. In this way each year got linked with an animal. People born in that year are believed to share different traits.
Sunday, January 29th, 10:30AM "Peace Celebration" Together We Share Prayer and Music
Music by Joe Bousard, Cliff Cordes, Chaplain Lori Elward, Rev. Lorie Miller & Jaya Miller
MORE EVENTS
Beginning Saturday, January 7th 1:00 - 2:30PM
Loss Support Group with Jacquie Jensen
Have you experienced a heartbreak in your life? Loss hurts, whether it is divorce, death, loss of the home or beloved pet, loss of health, wealth or so many other things that are a part of being human. This weekly group will offer support and help you develop some coping skills for getting UNSTUCK after dramatic changes in life. It IS possible to find your JOY once again!
South Scottsdale in-home location
Suggested Love Offering $15.00 per week
Contact Jacquie at jacqjen58@yahoo.com or 480.221.4875 for additional details and location.
KLEO THE KAT
AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL PLAY BY KENNY THAMES 2:00PM Sunday, January 22nd
Southwest Herb Shop (A portion of the proceeds will benefit Interfaith CommUnity)
Every emotion will be tapped as you watch Kleo learn to accept the diversity that comes into her life. The play is entertainment with a message for the entire family.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Kleo: The "southern belle"..she is the first, and thought she would be the ONLY animal
Blanche: The flamboyant cockatiel, puts Kleo in her place quickly
Sis Washington: The gospel singing angel fish, and her sisters, are almost destroyed, but rescued
GGG: George Glenn Goose, country livin' and country lovin'..offers downhome humor
DwainDwain: The cool hip hop rabbit, the only one with the nerve to confront Kleo
Igor: The educated iguana brings refinement to the animal residents
The theme of "Kleo the Kat" is acceptance of diversity. Each animal speaks with a different accent, as well as, each animal sings an original song, from a different genre...all written by Kenny Thames.
General Admission $15.00. Children 3 - 18 and Seniors 60+ $10.00
To purchase tickets online go to http://www.kennythamesproductions.com/KennyThamesTheTheaterPage.html
A COURSE IN MIRACLES with Rev. Julianne
NEW - BEGINNING JANUARY 3RD
Tuesday Study Group 6:30-7:45PM
Vision Quest Bookstore Next to Goodwill on the East side of the street
2225 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
480.949.1888 (between Oak and Mc Dowell)
CANCELLED Tuesday Study Group 6:30PM
TEMPE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday Study Group - 12:00Noon
KUMON LEARNING CENTER
6323 S Rural Road, Suite104, Tempe, AZ
(NE corner of Rural and Guadalupe)
Wednesday Study Group 2:15 PM
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF NEW THOUGHT
5013 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 480-830-1074
For more info on ACIM, call RevJ @ 480.593.8798
