WHAT’S HAPPENING

Easter Sunday

Please bring flowers on Easter Sunday morning to transform the cross from a symbol of suffering to a symbol of joyful vital life. You can bring them from your garden. All colors welcome.

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You can also bring Easter lilies to decorate the sanctuary. You can bring the lilies to the center between 10 am and 1 pm on Friday, April 19. Or call 503-362-4139 to let us know you plan to bring them on Easter Sunday morning.

Garden Party

Is Postponed until a Saturday in May, yet to be determined.

We will meet as early as 9:30. Various gardening activities will help spruce up our grounds for this spring and for Easter. Bring a rake, a hoe, a digging tool, your gloves, maybe a clipper and your desire to have fun with fellow congregants.

Pizza and vegetables will be served at 1:00.

Silent Auction

March 3, 20, 24 and 31

WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.

THANKS TO ALL WHO BROUGHT IN ITEMS, ORGANIZED, AND ARRANGED THEM.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL YOU SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.

WELL DONE!

Congratulations!

If you were highest bidder,

Please pay and pick up your items this Sunday.

Take them home to enjoy!

If you cannot come in this Sunday, please arrange to come in during the week.

All proceeds go to the Building Fund!

POTLUCK SUNDAY MARCH 24

Bring a dish to serve others. We always enjoy the abundance of the Universe as it expresses in such delicious food.

The company of fellow congregants is wonderful.

We will feature a special cake to honor Rev Don Kerr on his birthday.

Plan to join in. All are welcome.

SOCIAL MEDIA

WEBINAR

meets on Thursday, March 28

From Noon to 1 PM

This is a one hour online workshop. Helps a person select and use social media to create effective marketing strategies. Information applies to our Center and perhaps to your small business. It is presented by Constant Contact, our marketing email provider.

Please let Rev Maur know if you would like to participate.

All members are welcome to attend. No fees.

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BLOCKHEAD BUILDING CAMP

WAS CANCELLED.

SPONSOR HAD ONLY ON REGISTRATION.

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Department Heads

met on Thursday, March 21

at 10:15 in our Library

This group keeps communication flowing among our many volunteers and is vital to the smooth operation of our Center.

Here are the Teams and Department Heads who are always invited to attend.

Treasury Team — Donna Stephens, Practitioner in Training

Hospitality Team — Vicki Tournay; Ligaya Storey may take over.

Practitioners and Weddings — Ruth TenEyck, LSP

Office Team — Cathy Daniels; Katharine Kim is substituting on Thursdays.

Worship Team — Rev Don

Scheduling of musicians, meditators and platform — Rev Julie

Overall administration — Rev Maur

Team leaders normally meet on the 1st Thursdays of the month at 10:15 in the library.

All members are welcome to attend.

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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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VISTA 2019

workshops,messages and some great music

are still variable to members of our Center.

Leave a message at 503-362-4139 for access.

Several of us attended various talks and workshops at the virtual convention, VISTA 2019. As in the picture above, some did so at our Center. Others signed in from home.

In addition to our Center, Michele Giammatteo, Donna Stephens, Carmen Bacho, Cathy Daniels and Ruth TenEyck and perhaps others had logon information. Our technology worked very well at our Center.

The information in the general sessions was relevant and inspirational. Much music, awards given out and great talks. We all had our favorites. All were very good.

You can request access to any of the workshops and talks. They will be online for the next 60 days. Just ask Rev Maur and he will be happy to schedule a time for you.

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Monday March 4

5:00pm – 6:30pM (PST)

Opening General Session LIVE from the Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living, Canada

Featuring:

· A Welcome from Canada by Rev. Dr. Pat Campbell

· Welcome to VISTA 2019 by Rev. Josh Reeves

· A Message by Rev. Staci Hylton

o Moving from FO to JO and Not Missing a Thing!

This talk is designed to express how we can use fear, doubt, worry, and not enoughness to propel ourselves forward into a new adventure and perhaps our true nature of joy. The secret is Knowing When to Hold Em and Knowing When to Fold em. It is no surprise that Las Vegas is where Rev Staci Hylton learned this life altering lesson.

· A Message by Rev. Dr. Kenn Gordon

o 5 Commandments for a New Way of Being RATED EXCELLENT BY RUTH TENEYCK, LSP.

It appears that there is a new age being birthed throughout the world. This requires a new way of being and a heightened responsibility if we choose to help direct the future rather than be directed by others. Dr. Kenn will touch on 5 ways of being that we could choose to embrace to help facilitate a smoother evolution.

· Music Under the Direction of Amy Bishop

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Wednesday March 6

5:00pm – 6:30pm (PST)

Evening General Session LIVE from the Center for Spiritual Living Atlanta!

Featuring:

· A Welcome from Atlanta by Rev. Dr. David Ault

· A Message from the CSL Events Team by Rev. Sunshine Daye

· A Message by Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson

o My Piece of Sky

Often we look up at the sky and simply see our piece of it, forgetting that the same sky I look up at is the same sky that everyone looks up at! Though the particular vantage points may vary, there are not different skies, there is only One. In a similar manner, there is only One Mind, God, Spirit, that can be seen, experienced, and connected to from as many vantage points as there are incarnations of this One Power. What happens to our practical spirituality when we approach it from the realization that as I set fireworks into the night sky, someone many miles away sees the lights and is moved? When I consciously move in the direction of my evolution, shifting of my consciousness, my awareness, and alignment not just with God but AS The Thing ItSelf, oh imagine how brightly the night skies then become!

· A Message by Tracy Brown, RScP

o One Sky, Many Stars! RATED EXCELLENT BY REV MAUR.

There is no accident that even though we are all human, we have each been individually designed. Do you use your spiritual practices to invigorate your uniqueness? Marilyn Monroe said, “We are all of us stars and we deserve to twinkle!” Tracy will remind you to polish your star and shine so brightly that the legacy you leave, simply by being yourself, can never be forgotten. We can all follow in the steps of Sojourner Truth who declared: “I am not going to die; I’m going home like a shooting star!”

Music Under the Direction of Rev Penelope Williams.

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Thursday March 7

5:00PM – 6:30PM (PST)

Closing General Session LIVE from the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living

Featuring:

· A Welcome from Southern California by Rev. Dr. Christian Sorenson

· A Message by Rev. Nicole Von Atzingen

o An Outlaw State of Mind RATED EXCELLENT BY REV DON.

We come from a long line of outlaws, mental outlaws, those who have been stretching and tearing apart the doctrines and chains of thinking passed down for centuries. A Divine rebellion has been brewing and it’s time that we embrace it… my God shall be my strength.

· A Message by Rev. Dr. Roger Teel

o The Soul Guided Path RATED EXCELLENT BY PHYLLIS KERR, RUTH TENEYCK, LSP, REV DON AND REV MAUR.

Are you bogged down in the life you’ve built to define yourself? Welcome to your transformational crossroads . . . the calling to release control, to embrace change, to honor a deeper guidance. The path of authentic purpose and power is beckoning to be lived!

· Music Under the Direction of Gary Lynn Floyd

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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

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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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On December 12 Members of the class presented their projects which included foam board displays, poems and a booklet. D’Anna’s project is pictured here and on display in the Fireside Room. Others are or will soon also be displayed.

New Class The Essential Ernest starts on January 16. It offers deep insights into the basic principles of Science Of Mind printed in each issue of the Science of Mind magazine. They are on page 10 of December’s issue. We received 10 extra issues of the December issue. Come get one.

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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 Repaired

Major work completed on November 9


Interior view of the new skylights.

Caleb cleans the side of our building on November 24.

Valley Roofing did a great job. Place was left neat. Some roofing material dropped from above had left black marks on the elevator shaft. Kaleb Taylor came over and cleaned it up a few days after we paid the contract in full.

Final Check given to Jon Taylor of Valley Roofing for a job well done.

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.

About a dozen people joined Donna Stephens in rock painting and Karen Lawrence in making art cards. What fun!

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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

OUTDOOR SERVICE

Sunday August 19

11:00 AM

OUTDOOR SERVICE

Sunday August 19

11:00 AM

We enjoyed coffee, donuts, fruit and a wonderful messagein the Meditation garden. Rev Don, Rev Julie and Rev Maur shared a fire side story while Donna Stephens and Michele Giammatteo played druns and Blaine Moody and Annie Cornely will presented our music.

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.

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.

On July 9 we had our laurel hedge trimmed.

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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

Our second monthly circle met at Helen McCann’s home in Dallas, a lovely setting. Sixteen people attended We met on July 11 at 6 pm. We discussed two daily meditations from the Science of Mind magazine. One was from July 10, the other from July 11. We opened and closed with Spiritual Mind Treatment. Lively discussion among the participants marked this a successful event. The cobbler was delicious.

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Garden Party Clean up on Saturday, July 7
was a success.

We had five volunteers. One took the pictures.

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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

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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:

Charley Thweatt | Inspired Acoustic Music | Home

http://www.musicangel.com

The Sunday workshop morphed into a second impromptu concert with an opportunity to discuss music and spirituality with Charley.

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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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UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS:

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Easter Sunday

Garden Party

We will meet as early as 9:30. Various gardening activities will help spruce up our grounds for this spring and for Easter. Bring a rake, a hoe, a digging tool, your gloves, maybe a clipper and your desire to have fun with fellow congregants.

Pizza and vegetables will be served at 1:00.

Silent Auction

March 3, 20, 24 and 31

WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.

POTLUCK SUNDAY MARCH 24

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BLOCKHEAD BUILDING CAMP

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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

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

Past Events

VISTA 2019

workshops,messages and some great music

are still variable to members of our Center.

Annual Meeting

And Discussion in the Round

February 17, 2019

We Remembered Pat Elling’s Life

We celebrated Kay Elling’s life

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.

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 Repaired

Major 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.

CRAFT DAY NOVEMBER 3

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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

Garden Party Clean up on Saturday, July 7
was a success.