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Department Heads
met on Thursday, March 21
at 10:15 in our Library
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New Thought Class
Open at the Top
Continues
Registration is now closed.
This 10-week course introduces key New Thought beliefs. It gives participants an opportunity to engage with the higher self. The course is based upon “What We Believe”. Each week students have the opportunity to examine the ideas contained in it and uncover ways to make the power of this teaching come alive in their lives and world. Each week has a meditation on Light that takes the student progressively deeper and deeper into the Light to find higher, inner Truth.
It is also a loving tribute to Dr. Ernest Holmes and all the wisdom he brought to our world.
Each week has a meditation on Light that takes the student progressively deeper and deeper into the Light to find inner Truth.
Text: The Essential Ernest Holmes by Dr Jesse Jennings
Suggested tuition: $125. Registration fee: $45.
Both full and partial scholarships available.
Class is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 PM
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Past Events
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Annual Meeting
And Discussion in the Round
February 17, 2019
Woodland Chapel Annual Meeting Draft Report
February 17, 2019
DRAFT Report
Welcome — Rev Maur
Opening Treatment – Kathy Prather, LSP
Election of New Board Members – Moved, seconded and passed unanimously
One year terms: Carmen Bacho, Michele Giammatteo and Ruth TenEyck
Three year term: Helen Frater
Senior Minister Report – highlighted uplifted Sunday celebrations and New Flat Roof for $14,600, with over $5,000 added to the building fund from general income. Complete Report available.
Secretary – Vicki Tournay provided a report on membership which included 10 new members since last year’s meeting.
Treasurer – Donna Stephens, Practitioner in Training, provided the Treasurer’s report.
Reports and a summary of the Round Table Discussion in five areas is available to members of our Center. Contact Rev Maur or leave a message at 503-362-4139.
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We Remembered Pat Elling’s Life
February 9
At Capital Manor
We celebrated Kay Elling’s life
January 5 2019
At Capital Manor.
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CHRISTMAS DINNER
CHRISTMAS
DINNER/POTLUCK
Occurred Christmas Day
at 2:00 Pm in the Fireside Room
Rev Maur and Vicki Horton provided the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy. Others brought delicious side dishes and deserts.
15 to 20 of us attended and we finished up at about 4 PM.
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Candle Lighting Service
Saturday
December 22
7:00 PM
Over 60 of us enjoyed Christmas carols, music and a true Christmas miracle story.
We lit Candles while singing “Silent Night.” This was a beautiful family experience for us adults as well as the six children who attended.
The Joyful Singers sang three songs.
Dawn Lewis provided childcare and escorted the children up to participate in the candle lighting. Each child held an electric candle. Beautiful indeed. Heartwarming.
We enjoyed hospitality afterwards with coffee, cookies and cake in the Fireside Room.
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Pajamas
Our Christmas Gift to Our Community
Was picked up on December 13.
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Our Beyond Limits Class
Held Its 10th and Final Session
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December 1
Art Workshop was great success.
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THANKSGIVING
DINNER/POTLUCK
Was a fun. As many as 30 people attended and enjoyed the good food and great company.
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Flat Roof RepairedMajor work completed on November 9
Additional contributions have already helped off set $1,350 of the amount above $12,150.Final bill came in at $14,600. Extras include labor and materials to replace dry rot $1,850, skylights $450 and gutters $150.We are grateful to Valley Roofing for their excellent work.Picture is of area above Library. Isn’t it beautiful?Thank you for helping fund this project._________________________________________________
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CRAFT DAY NOVEMBER 3
Was a great time to share creative activities.
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CHRISTMAS DAY POTLUCK
Woodland Chapel will host its third annual Christmas Day potluck on December 25. The Center provides the main meat dish, potatoes and gravey. Everyone signs up to bring salads, hot dishes and desserts. Last year we had 17 people attend.
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OUR PAST EVENTS:
SUMMER OUTDOOR SERVICE
August 19
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Prosperity in All Dimensions of Life
A series on the four Mondays in August.
Last meeting was August 20
Rev Don and Rev Maur led a four week session on The Secret Of Unlimited Prosperity. Each session presents a unique perspective, so drop-ins are welcome. The workshop explores concepts from the Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder.
The lessons werea based on one of Rev Don’s favorite authors, Catherine Ponder, and her sixty page book: “The Secret of Unlimited Prosperity.” This was a perfect summer series with lots of dialogue and no homework.
Tina Greene spoke and led a fun, informative seminar.
Sunday, August 12
Tina Greene, RScP
Got Garbage? Make Fertilizer! Sunday Message
We all have personal garbage that can keep us stuck, cause us suffering and blind us to our own divinity and our own wisdom. In this talk, I look at the ways that we can use acceptance, self-compassion and the power of Christ to transform our garbage into fertilizer that can enrich our lives.
Transform Wounds Into Wisdom : Sunday Workshop :: Featuring Paints
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Thich Nhat Hanh says “No mud. No lotus.” The beautiful lotus flower grows out of the dankest muddy pond. Transform Wounds Into Wisdom provides an opportunity for participants to bring the light of love and compassion to an experience that causes pain so that they can discover the wisdom that is rooted there. Regardless of the source of the pain, this approach allows each of us to reframe our experience and free up space for new perspectives, new ideas and new ways of living in the world.
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These folks showed up right away. Some just visited. Those who stayed enjoyed a transformative experience.
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Free One Hour Meditation Workshop Was Well Attended
A Native American Meditation on healing through our connection with the plant world was well attended with 10 participants. We experienced the essential oil called “wild orange.” Amy Cooper led us in a meditation on the Divine as expressed in wild orange. She also provided us with information on essential oils including safety tips.
Free, no fee.
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On July 9 we had our laurel hedge trimmed.
And removed all this and more! All the vegetative materials that were left after our successful garden parties and the trimmings from the laurel hedge are gone.
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Second Spiritual Living Circle
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Garden Party Clean up on Saturday, July 7
was a success.
We had five volunteers. One took the pictures.
Spiritual Circles Organized on June 19 at 6pm at Brian and Robyn’s Home
Participants set up recurring conversations. Thirteen enjoyed the meeting which featured lively discussions and a dessert of ice cream bars. Topics going forward will be among those identified in the Science of Mind magazine.
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Rummage Sale was a huge success.
June 8 and 9 from 8:00 Am to 4:00 PM our congregants staffed and many people came to buy.
Everything was cleared out before 4 pm on Saturday, June 9.
Our volunteers raised $1,000 toward our building fund.
Here are some photos as our crew set up for the event.
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Cathy Daniels led the crew. Here she is just after we closed up Saturday afternoon.
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Garden Party and Pizza on June 2
From 9:30 to Noon Saturday
Six of us worked outdoors together to improve our meditation garden and grounds. We pulled invasive species and spread bark chips.
We enjoyed a meat lovers and a vegetarian pizza.
Our Crew
Saturday April 21 – Dinner and Discourse
6:00 PM at Woodland Chapel
Cordelia and Anaapoorna prepared and presented a delicious vegetarian meal. The venue was changed from Cordelis’a home to Woodland Chapel because we expected 18 people.
Annapoorna Malakalppa Nuchchi and her husband Virthel led a discussion on Karma Yoga: The Path of Action. Anapoorna accompanies her husband as he moves from job site to job site as an IT specialist. They offered an exploration of Hinduism and Meditation.
MEDITATION AND AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER
Class completed on May 29
As you enter more deeply into the study of the Science of Mind, you will begin to see how your personal inward search for an understanding of your relationship to God and the Universe eventually brings you to a very important aspect of the spiritual experience-living as a beneficial presence in the world.
This course helps one delve into and develop the practices of Affirmative Prayer and Meditation. It is a great introduction to and also an excellent refresher on these profound spiritual practices. The course includes a review of basic Science of Mind Principles.
Watch for our next class.
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Change to Distribution of Monthly Newsletter
Starting in March our newsletter, Joyful News, has been sent via email to those whose email addresses we have. You know we have your email address if you are receiving our weekly emails. Printed copies of the monthly newsletter are being sent to the people who have requested them.
Charley Thweatt Was In Concert At Woodland Chapel on May 12, 2018
We enjoyed a delightful concert of original music. Charley told stories about how his songs originated. His career has taken him all around the U.S. and into 15 other countries on 6 continents.
He has recorded 16 CD’s, performed hundreds of spiritually healing concerts, and co-presented workshops with many well known teachers in the Human Potential movement.
See and hear more at:
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON on May 19, 2018
A dozen of us enjoyed a tasty meal of “loaded” baked potatoes and salad. We shared stories about how we initially got involved in our Center and volunteering.
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