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EVENT DETAILS for THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
8/25/2011 to 9/11/2011
from www.SpiritPathNow.com/Eugene
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More September events will be added next week.
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8/27, 28, 9/16-18 ( 9/4*)
4 Stories High: with Laura Berman and Craig Benelli
Sat, Aug 27th - HOUSE CONCERT in Eugene, OR
Sun, Aug 28th - Morning service at Cascade CSL, Eugene, OR
*Sun, Sept 4th - Morning services at Portland CSL, OR
Sept 16th-Sept 18th - Pacific NW New Thought Rally, CSL Eugene
Full details on http://www.4storieshigh.com
Since the release of their CD, "Detour", Laura Berman and Craig Benelli have toured extensively opening for top-selling authors like Marianne Williamson and Neale Donald Walsch and performing at numerous Spiritual Centers across the country including The Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. In 2011, their song, Right Here All Along, won a Posi Award from the Empower Music Association.
"The energy of love is palpable in their words and music; their songs are characterized by a total honesty of emotion that reveals the depth to which they are moved by spirit" Spirituality & Health Magazine, Nov/Dec 2010
Some links that may interest you: 4SH LIVE @ Agape!
From our May 2011 performance:
Just click this link and follow the times below to hear us perform:
http://www.indigoplatforms.tv/recorded/video/855
"I Realize" (22 min, 55 sec) / "Right Here All Along" (1 hr, 23 min, 05 sec).
FOLLOW 4SH Online!
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/4-Stories-High/188519706837
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/4storieshigh
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/4storieshigh
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8/28
Eckankar Community HU Sing
Sunday, August 28th at 10:00 – 10:30 am
ECKANKAR Center of Eugene,
2833C Willamette Street,
Eugene, OR (541) 343-2657
All are welcome to this free event.
You are invited to experience an ECKANKAR Community HU, a Love Song to God, and a period of sacred contemplation. Regardless of your beliefs or religion, singing HU (pronounced like the word hue) can bring you greater happiness, love, and understanding.
“HU is woven into the language of life. It is the Sound of all sounds. It is the wind in the leaves, falling rain, thunder of jets, singing of birds, the awful rumble of a tornado. Its sound is heard in laughter, weeping, the din of city traffic, ocean waves, and the quiet rippling of a mountain stream. And yet, the word HU is not God. It is a word people anywhere can use to address the Originator of Life.” - Sri Harold Klemp, Spiritual Leader of ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God.
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8/28
Transfiguration Ceremony
(fourth Sunday of the month)
Sunday, August 28
6:30 - 8:30 pm, Free!
For location/directions in SW Eugene
Please contact:
Leia Hart
541.844.2805
www.leiahart.com
Please join us for this powerful gathering! There will be a brief teaching before we begin for first timers. During the practice of transfiguration, you allow your body and thoughts to dissolve until you are just spiritual light. From this place of radiance, healing with spiritual light for self and others is amplified as the group transfigures as one.
Please bring a small 4 oz jar of water or a small sealed bag of soil to put on the altar. The water and soil will be transfigured. More will be explained as we prepare for the ceremony.
May this season fill you with delight!
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8/28
Fire Ceremony and Medicine Bundle Building
with Kinlen and Wake
Sunday, August 28th, 6:30-9:30 pm
(please remove the date August 11th. There will be no fire then)
Location: 2089 Graham Drive, Eugene
more info: kinlen@sacredpathways.us
We will be finishing the East work for those working on their Medicine Bundles. And are planning a special Rites Night for July 26th. To receive the Kurak Akuyek Rite (Earthkeeper), in the traditional Q'ero way.
You do not need to have been working on the Medicine Bundle to come and join this Fire and Rites Night. Please bring layers to be comfortable outside as the evening progresses, and a blanket to sit on. Bring your Medicine Bundle if you are creating one, and rattles, drum, etc... for the Fire.
We will be offering prayers for the Eugene and Yachts Circles this month. So know you are in our thoughts and part of our ceremony.
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8/28
Big Screen Showing of Agape International's Sunday Service with Rev. Michael Beckwith
Sunday, July 31st, 11:00 am NEW TIME 7 p.m.
Kindred Spirits Retreat Center - www.kindredspiritsretreat.com
By Donation
For more info or directions contact:
Bruce Porter - bruceport@hotmail.com - 503-490-1084
or Theresa Schumacher -theresa.schumacher@gmail.com - 503-853-6076
Energize your spiritual life at Kindred Spirits with our first exciting big screen showing of Agape International Spiritual Center's Sunday service, featuring inspirational talks by one of the most dynamic spiritual teachers of our time, Michael Bernard Beckwith (agapelive.com). In addition to experiencing the positive, transformational energy of Michael Beckwith and the Agape service, we will have a group discussion to share some of our own inspiration and enjoy live music in the beautiful sanctuary at Kindred Spirits. Refreshments served following the service.
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8/29 (last one!)
Cool Monday Metaphysical Movies:
8/29: The Odyssey, part 2 with Jose Argules & Gregg Braden
(part 1 shown on 8/22)
Various spiritual flicks that you will love
brought to you by the new
Cascade Center for Spiritual Living
Monday, 7/11, at 6:00 pm
Meeting in the Garden Way Retirement
Community's Screening Room
at 175 S. Garden Way
Read more about 2012 The Odyssey here: http://www.2012theodyssey.com/bio-gregg.html
Come join us every Monday until August 28 for our Cool Monday Metaphysical Movies in the air conditioned (get it- -cool?) wide screen, surround sound screening room at Garden Way Retirement Community, 175 S. Garden Way. You'll find us there every Monday through August with a different spiritual flick to share. There will be a donation basket for Cascade CSL.
For more info: 541-747-3887, stanarsp@efn.org, www.cascade.csl.org
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8/29 - 9/7
Schedule of Vedanta and Sanskrit Classes with Sadhviji
8/29/11 to 9/7/11
Class held at 1190 W 27th Ave (Corner of Tyler), 541-684-0322
Please be mindful of the neighbors and park first in the driveway and on the front and sides of the house before taking up other spaces.
- Mon 29th Aug 1:15-2:30 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 7:00-8:00 pm Gurupaduka Stotram
- Tue 30th Aug 1:15-2:30 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 7:00-8:00 pm Beginning Sanskrit
- Wed 31st Aug 1:15-2:30 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 7:00-8:00 pm Gurupaduka Stotram
- Thu 1st Sep 1:15-2:30 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 3:00-4:00 pm Intermediate Sanskrit,
7:00-8:00 pm Gurupaduka Stotram - Mon 5th Sep 1:15-2:30 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 7:00-8:00 pm Beginning Sanskrit
- Tue 6th Sep 1:15-2:30 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 3:00-4:00 pm Intermediate Sanskrit
- Wed 7th Sep 1:15-3:00 pm Taittiriya Upanishad, 7:00-8:00 pm Gurupaduka Stotram
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8/31 (and 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/10)
Workshops of Transformation #1
Led by Shmuel Shalom Cohen
Wednesday 8/31 @ 8pm
Cost $15
Call Shmuel Shalom Cohen @ 541-514-2571 for more info and directions
http://ConsciousTorah.com
The Hebrew month of Elul marks the beginning of the season of change and is a time that the 'king' comes out of his palace and walks in the fields with us. This is not just a saying, it is real. Let's talk to our king/guide and start to figure out who we want to be at this time next year.
(The Jewish high holy days are a powerful time to affect transformation into your life. So, starting on August 31, every week for 6 weeks, I will be offering a different workshop to help people prepare to use the energy of these holy days to plant the seed of who you wish to be in a year's time.)
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It's never too early to send in your September event info in!
Send you September info in by August 20th for full coverage.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS (and some October ones too)
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Event info that is received after 8/20 will be added mid-month.
It's never too early to send in your next month's event info in!
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UNITY OF THE VALLEY
Weekly Happenings
3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Mondays – A Course in Miracles at Unity of the Valley, 6:30-8:00 pm Weekly mini-workshops. Daily lesson videos available online, weekly international teleclass and an online forum. For more information, call Patricia Robinett (541) 484-0731. Donations accepted. 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Tuesdays – Soul Heart Circles at Unity of the Valley, 7:00-9:00 pm . Join Catherine VanWetter in the Fillmore Wing at Unity as she guides you, in shared experiences with the group, in giving opportunities to learn practical strategies and tools for self empowerment, compassion, forgiveness and peace that support non-violent choices in our day-to-day living. This is a wonderful safe space for men and women to gather support each other, learn from one another, laugh, share, cry, teach and expand your consciousness. All are welcome. Donation basis. 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Wednesdays - A Course in Miracles Group at Unity of the Valley, 10:00 -11:45 am. Drop ins welcome! Donations accepted. For more information, call Valerie Keartes (541) 914-0431. 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Join us every Wednesdays from 12:00-12:30 pm for Open Heart Meditation in the Peace Chapel at Unity of the Valley. Join Valerie Keartes for the experience of opening your heart to feel the complete and continuous Love of the Divine. Everyone welcome! At Unity, 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene. No charge. 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
2nd and 4th Mondays at 7-8:30pm: "Healing the Sexual / Spiritual Split": a group healing experience. Senior Minister Ed Conrad, facilitator. The group will meet upstairs in the Fillmore Wing. All are invited to attend.
2nd and 4th & Wednesday – Heart of Now Community Group at Unity of the Valley, 6:45-9:00 pm. The focus is on connecting deeply by letting yourself be seen, and by being present with yourself and each other in each moment. All are welcome! Donation basis. 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - EUGENE
390 Vernal St, Eugene 97401
541-485-0035 www.eugene.csl.org
Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 pm
Sacred Sounds Choir Rehearsals begin
Ali Losik Heyer, Choir Director
Ben Corbin, Choir Accompanist
New voices always welcome!
Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm
Tools for Successful Living: Evening Service with Diane Moen, RScP
Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 pm
Tools for Successful Living: Chanting
Friday – Sunday, September 16 – 18, 2011
Pacific Northwest New Thought Rally
Keynote speaker: Dr Kathianne Lewis. Workshop leaders & speakers: Dr Jim Lockhard, Dr Andrea Asebedo, Rev David Alexander, Rev Suzi Schadle. Musicians: Melissa Phillippe, 4 Stories High:Laura Berman & Craig Benelli, Andy Anderson, Halie Loren, Matt Treder, Mo Schneider, AND MORE! Check out the details of the event at www.nwnewthoughtrally.com Call 541-485-0035 to register
Monday, September 19, 6:30 pm
The Spiritual Path - Science of Mind 101 Accredited Class
8 week class with Rev Trish Mackey begins, Love Offering
The Spiritual Path introduces students to the background, history and beginnings of Science of Mind as well as to a new concept of God. Classes explore how God relates to the individual and how thought ctreates our personal reality.
Wednesday, September 21, 7:00 pm
Tools for Successful Living: Meditation
Thursday, September 22, 6:45 pm
The Power of Decision - Science of Mind 202 Accredited Class
8 week class with Rev Trish Mackey, Love Offering
This 8 week class is designed to empower students to reach independent decisions, which enhance the quality of their lives. Based on the powerful metaphysical classic, this course is valuable for both the new and experienced student.
Friday, September 23, 10:00 am
The Power of Decision - Science of Mind 202 Accredited Class
8 week class with Rev Trish Mackey, Love Offering
This 8 week class is designed to empower students to reach independent decisions, which enhance the quality of their lives. Based on the powerful metaphysical classic, this course is valuable for both the new and experienced student.
Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 pm
Tools for Successful Living: Healing Circle
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CASCADE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
September Events
http://www.cascade.csl.org/
~ September 8 & 22 we will have our Circle of Reflection meditations.
~ On September 11 our Sunday Celebration Services will move to the Jazz Station at 124 W. Broadway in Eugene. We're telling folks to "jazz up" their Sundays by joining us there.
~ On September 17 we will be having a garage sale fundraiser from 8am to 4pm. Location to follow and will be on our website: cascade.csl.org
More info on all these gatherings will be on our website or by calling 747-3887.
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TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL
Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands Hankin & Rabbi Boris Dolin
Sundays, Sept. 11, 18, 25, 1:30 PM
TBI Member $18; Non-member $40
Registration/payment deadline: Sept. 5
Temple Beth Israel
www.tbieugene.org or 541-485-7218
Join TBI’s rabbis in an exploration of the deeper meanings of the liturgy and symbols of the High Holy Days. This three session course will be presented seminar-style, with the rabbis guiding the group through specific texts and participants invited to share in discussion and mutual learning. This class is intended to support each participant’s personal preparation for the Days of Awe, when the Jewish people turns its conscious awareness to the processes of accountability, self-improvement, and forgiveness.
Jewish Songs of the Spirit: Melodies for the Days of Awe & The Broken-Open Heart with Beth Miriam Rose, MA
Wednesday Sept. 7, Thursday Sept. 15, Wednesday Sept. 21, 7:00 PM
TBI Member $8; Non-member $10 per session. No one turned away for lack of funds
Registration/payment deadline: Sept. 5; drop-ins welcome
Temple Beth Israel
www.tbieugene.org or 541-485-7218
Join us in singing beautiful, traditional and contemporary Jewish melodies, prayers and rounds filled with the heart and meaning of the High Holy Days. All are welcome. No experience or knowledge of Hebrew required. For more info please contact Beth at: 541 510-7063/bethr@efn.org. Co-Sponsored by Temple Beth Israel Community Education Program, Kohennet Lotus Music and Ad Olam-Synagogue Without Walls
A lover of the beauty and the healing power of Jewish music, Beth Miriam Rose has been singing, performing, composing, and/or teaching Jewish Music for several years at Temple Beth Israel, Ad Olam, Eugene's Interfaith Services, private weddings and b’nai mitzvah, and other spiritual and community venues.
Foundations of Judaism: The Cycle of a Jewish Life with Joan Bayliss
Sundays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6, 9:15 AM
TBI Member $40; Non-member $60
Registration/payment deadline: Sept. 15
Temple Beth Israel
www.tbieugene.org or 541-485-7218
This class explores the origins, liturgy and meanings of ritual in Jewish life. The life-cycle of the individual is placed against the backdrop of the cycle of observances and celebrations of the week, the month and the year in the life of the community. Special attention is given to ritual, prayer and context surrounding birth, coming of age (Bar/Bat Mitzvah), practices of the home, conversion, marriage and divorce, death and mourning.
Joan Bayliss has taught numerous courses at TBI and especially enjoys helping students explore possibilities for spiritual growth and connection through Jewish prayer and meditation.
Jewish Movement Meditation with Evlyn Gould
Thursdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 22 (no meeting on 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 11/24), 9:00 AM FREE
Temple Beth Israel
www.tbieugene.org or 541-485-7218
Jewish Movement Meditation awakens the body’s own capacity for self-transformation. With music, sound, and breath, we use techniques of Jewish meditation to invoke the internal genius of the body’s living waters—the mayyim chayyim—and their power of self-renewal. Join us as we dive into the sacred waters of life to restore health, build core strength, and listen in together to the wisdom of the body. We will work on the floor individually, but together, in comfortable clothing without zippers or buttons. No special experience, strength level, or movement training is necessary. But it is important to form the safe space of a working group or community. This is an ongoing practice group. Newcomers are invited to join at the start of each 4 week period.
Evlyn Gould holds a M.A. and a Ph.D. in French Literature and a CAS Distinguished Professorship at the University of Oregon as well as B.A. degrees in French and Dance. She has trained 30 years in classical dance and has worked for 5 years in Continuum Movement.
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KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING
TEACHINGS ON NGONDRO, The Preliminary Practices
by Lama Sonam Dargye (Tony Albino)
Sunday, September 11, 2011, Refuge and Bodhichita (The Awakening Mind)
Opens the door to liberation and brings all actions on the path.
Sunday, October 2, 2011: Vajrasattva
Purifies negative actions and karmic veils.
Sunday, October 23, 2011: Mandala
Swiftly perfects generosity and the two gatherings of merit and awareness.
Sunday, November 13, 2011: Guru Yoga
Allows for the profound bestowal of blessings, the rich heritage of enlightened mind transmission through the ages.
Each day’s teaching will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the cost is $30 for each event. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. You are welcome to bring a lunch and stay during the midday break.
Kagyu Dakshang Chuling
917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405
(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow)
To minimize the Center’s impact on our neighborhood, please park on West Amazon and walk up hill to KDC.
For information please visit KDC’s website at www.kdc-eugene.org or call (541) 513-1452 or (541) 683-1808 between
10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Lama Sonam completed the traditional three-year retreat under the guidance of Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing, the director of KDC, and serves as a translator for him. Sonam is a Eugenian with training in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing is a meditation master in the Shangpa and Karma Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, is the director of KDC and gives teachings, seminars and empowerments throughout the West Coast.
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VALERIE KEARTES programs in September
Saturday, September 17
Reiki Tummo I workshop
Taught by Reiki Tummo certified teacher
9:00-6:00 pre-registration required with deposit
$100 (25% senior discount, 30% student discount, seriously ill--donation)
Reiki Tummo offers a natural energy system which combines the benefits of both Reiki (Universal/Divine) and Tummo (Kundalini/Earth) energies, working in synergy through your spiritual heart, to heal your physical and non-physical bodies.
- Learn the difference between Reiki Tummo and other Reiki traditions.
- Attunement/Blessing to open the crown, heart and palm chakras.
- Attunement/Blessing to open the whole sushumna.
- The removal of all the major chakra knots in the sushumna
- Connecting to Divine and grounding to the Earth.
- Learning to heal one’s self and others.
- Learning to heal others at a distance.
- Opening, feeling, knowing and strengthening the Spiritual Heart.
- Additional techniques to balance all the chakras, reduce stress, balance Yin and Yang.
- Channel energy into drinking water, food, and other physical objects.
For more info visit padmacahaya.org.
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
Sunday, September 18
Reiki Tummo II workshop (Reiki Tummo I prerequisite)
Taught by Reiki Tummo certified teacher
9:00-6:00 pre-registration required with deposit
$200 (25% senior discount, 30% student discount, seriously ill--donation)
Reiki Tummo offers a natural energy system which combines the benefits of both Reiki (Universal/Divine) and Tummo (Kundalini/Earth) energies, working in synergy through your spiritual heart, to heal your physical and non-physical bodies.
- Theory of Reiki Symbols, and Reiki Tummo’s unique way of using the symbols.
- Attunement/Blessing to cleanse and widen the sushumna.
- Attunement/Blessing to safely activate the Kundalini. The sacred Kundalini energy reaches the navel chakra at a minimum, and often ascends to the heart.
– Further develop the chakras that have been opened in level 1.
- Receive an attunement/blessing to open the Ajna chakra.
- Strengthen the connection to Divine and Earth Energies.
- Heal using Reiki symbols in a unique way.
- Special Tummo technique to further develop the Kundalini.
- Open and develop the Ida and Pingala, two additional energy channels.
- Attunement/blessings to Open the Spiritual Heart.
- Open Heart Prayer/Meditation to cleanse and strengthen the spiritual Heart.
- Additional techniques for protection.
- Additional techniques for energizing water, food and other physical objects.
For more info visit padmacahaya.org.
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
Mondays, ongoing, September 5, 12, 19, 26
Open Heart meditation-- drop in group
5:30-6:30 15 N. Cedar St. Eugene
free (donations accepted)
This guided meditation helps us to open our heart to feel the complete and continuous Love of the Divine, and to be calmer, more peaceful, and more joyful every moment in our daily life. Visit www.open-your-heart.org.uk for more info and free meditation downloads
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
Wednesdays, ongoing, September 7, 14, 21, 28
A Course in Miracles drop in study group
10:00-11:45 Unity of the Valley 39th and Hilyard Eugene
free (donations accepted)
"... The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. The opposite of love is fear, but what is all-encompassing can have no opposite..." (from the introduction to A Course in Miracles)
for more info visit www.acim.org contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
Wednesdays, ongoing, September 7, 14, 21, 28
Open Heart meditation-- drop in group
12:00-12:30 Unity of the Valley 39th & Hilyard Eugene
free (donations accepted)
This guided meditation helps us to open our heart to feel the complete and continuous Love of the Divine, and to be calmer, more peaceful, and more joyful every moment in our daily life. Visit www.open-your-heart.org.uk for more info and free meditation downloads
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
Thursdays, ongoing, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Reiki Tummo Healing Clinic (call, email for appointment)
20 minute sessions offered by Reiki Tummo practitioners
5:30-7:30 15 N. Cedar St. Eugene
free (donations accepted)
Reiki Tummo offers a natural energy system which combines the benefits of both Reiki (Universal/Divine) and Tummo (Kundalini/Earth) energies, working in synergy through your spiritual heart, to heal your physical and non-physical bodies. Reiki Tummo Healing will help improve physical, mental, and emotional well being, while strengthening your spiritual heart and connection to the Divine. For more info visit padmacahaya.org.
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
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AD OLAM ~ SYNAGOGUE WITHOUT WALLS
2011 /5772 HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES
9/28-29 Rosh Hashanah
10/7-8 Yom Kippur
Rabbi Hanan & Friends at Unity of the Valley
Come share the spirit & wisdom
of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:
Rosh Hashanah - The Jewish New Year
Wednesday - September 28 evening
Thursday - September 29 morning
Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement
Friday - October 7 evening
Saturday - October 8 all day
http://www.spiritpathnow.com/files/high-holy-day-mail-back-form.pdf
These holy-days are a time of prayer, music, reflection and learning,
a time when the veils between the worlds thins.
The services are liberal, renewal, feminist, and inclusive in orientation,
yet draw from traditional and mystical sources.
All are welcome to come to any or all of the services.
The High Holy Day Coordinators & Music Makers: These Holy Days are being coordinated by Rabbi Hanan, Jordan Michels, Rob Tobias, and Beth Miriam Rose. Beth and Rob are also are featured muscians this year. Rabbi Hanan will be present at most of the services leading and joining in song, chant, prayer and teachings.
In addition music is being offered by: Youme Danziger, Emily Fox, Chico Schwall, Debby Sugarman. Lisa Kaye will be offering sacred chant and Barry Nobel guiding us in meditation. Jordan and company will offer some theatrical stories. And please be sure to check out the names of our other brothers and sisters who will be joining us for the Yomim Noraim (these Days of Awe) on the Thank You handout at services.
All are welcome to participate in our services. We do not charge or sell tickets, but rather request a tax deductible $25 -$50 donation per adult for each of the four main services (2 morning and two evening), or an appropriate amount based on your financial situation. To avoid dealing with money during the High Holy Days CLICK HERE for a downloadable Mail-Back form. (http://www.spiritpathnow.com/files/high-holy-day-mail-back-form.pdf). Donations can also be made at the door. Make checks out to Ad-Olam. All money goes to support the work of Ad-Olam. Our combined collaborative efforts make these services possible.
We need volunteers for this and other events throughout the year. Let us know what your interest and talents are on the mail back form. This is especially important if you are unable to contribute financially. Other ways of giving can be found our our support page (http://www.adolam.org/supporting-ad-olam-with-donations-and-escrip.html).
Childcare: Regretfully official childcare is not provided. Parents are asked to share co-oping childcare during High Holy Day services. Snacks and juice will be provided and a room at Unity will be available for use by parents.
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Individually Dated Events...
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9/2, 3, 4, 5
Vedanta Retreat
with Sadhvi Vrinda Chaitanya
September 2, 3, 4, 5, 2011
Friday 9/2 6:30-8:00 pm
Saturday 9/3 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Sunday 9/4 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Monday 9/5 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Location: Heeran Center, 2222 Coburg Road, Eugene, Oregon 97401
Cost: $50.00, $25 for ages 6-14
Contact Phone: Rama Giri at 541-344-4914
Email: sanatanadharma2001@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.arshavm.org
In the vision of the Vedas, the ancient body of wisdom, all that is here, including your body-mind-sense complex are pervaded by Ishvara, God. By understanding this and by knowing the truth of oneself as limitless, one is freed from a sense of alienation and separation from the whole. The notion that one is separate is caused by self-ignorance, leading to fear and sorrow. Sadhviji will be unfolding the knowledge that reveals the truth of oneself as the whole, self-existent, and limitless.
RSVP by Friday, the 19th of August. Payment in full must be received latest by the 26th of August.
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9/2, 3, 4
Classes and Events with Sadhvji Chaitanya
Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam
www.arshavm.org
Celebration of Mataji Ratna's Vegetarian Indian Cookbook Release
Friday, September 2nd 6:30-8:00 pm
Explore Vegetarian Indian cooking and sample some recipes on-site
Trauma Healing Project, 2222, Coburg Road (in the Heeran Center Parking Lot)
RSVP: Mayaskari 541-346-4938, maryrothbart@yahoo.com
Labor Day Retreat Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th
Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Road (in the Heeran Center Parking Lot)
Fri 2nd Sep 8:00-8:30 pm Labor Day Retreat Orientation
Sat 3rd Sep 10:00 am-3:30 pm Ishavasya Upanishad
Sun 4th Sep 10:00 am-3:30 pm Ishavasya Upanishad
At this retreat, Sadhviji will be expounding the opening mantras of the Ishopanishad, which make the startling revelation --Ishavasyam Idam Sarvam-- everything that exists is nothing but God. In the vision of the Vedas, the ancient body of wisdom, all that is here, including your body-mind-sense complex are pervaded by Ishvara, God. By understanding this and by knowing the truth of oneself as limitless, one is freed from a sense of alienation and separation from the whole. The notion that one is separate is caused by self-ignorance, leading to fear and sorrow. Sadhviji will be unfolding the knowledge that reveals the truth of oneself as the whole, self-existent, and limitless. In this retreat, we will spend time learning that what we consider as 'God' cannot exist apart from the self. We will also look at practical ways to connect with this vision in everyday life.
Retreats are precious times of extended satsang --togetherness with a Brahmavid (knower of Brahman), which propels our spiritual growth in a conducive and relaxed atmosphere, where it is easier to grasp the truths of oneself as free and whole. Please do not miss this excellent opportunity. It is recommended that you attend all the sessions to get the best out of the retreat. Children are welcome at this retreat, provided they are old enough to entertain themselves on the premises, without disturbing the adults during class hours.
There will be a non-refundable charge of $ 50 per adult and $ 25 dollar per child between the ages of 6-14 that will just cover the cost of lunches, snacks, and beverages during the retreat. Following the ancient Vedic wisdom, according to which the teaching is priceless, and therefore freely given, we do not charge tuition for attending this retreat. At the end of the retreat, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily offer gurudakshina (sacred giving to the teacher) to express gratitude, and support the teachings.
Out of town guest attending the retreat will be responsible for arranging their own lodgings in Eugene, and meals that are not covered during the retreat. Please contact me if you need any help with motel bookings.
In order to properly plan for the retreat and the meals, we seek your cooperation in this by requesting your RSVP by Friday, the 19th of August. Payment in full must be received latest by the 26th of August. Please let us know if you would like to attend by emailing sanatanadharma2001@yahoo.com Once we hear from you, you will receive instructions about mailing your check.
If you are unable to attend, but but would like to make a donation on behalf of another participant, or if you would like to cook for the retreat participants, donate food or beverages, you are welcome to do so. Please let us know.
Questions, email sanatanadharma2001@yahoo.com or call Rama Giri at 541-513-4175
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Sat's 9/3, 10, 17, & 24.
Meditation for Awakening with Alan Zundel
Saturday mornings, Sept. 3, 10, 17, & 24.
9:00 am to approx. 10:30 am
Meeting at 41 W. 19th in south Eugene.
Brief initial instructions or guidance, 30 minutes of practice, a talk by Alan, and responses to questions and comments. Voluntary donation ($5 suggested).
Alan has over 35 years experience with meditation, mindfulness, and other spiritual practices, and is conversant with a variety of religious traditions. In 2002 he experienced a breakthrough in his spiritual life through the American teacher Adyashanti, and began teaching in 2005 when invited to speak at a San Francisco Buddhist center.
For more info go to http://www.heartawake.org or call 541-510-8804.
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9/3
Reiki Do Satori Open House
Saturday, September 3 –
from 6-9 pm at Unity of the Valley.
Donations accepted.
Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road
(39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
This event is open to all who are interested in receiving a short, free Reiki session for relaxation and/or healing. Reiki practitioners who would like to be part of this event are also welcome.
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9/3
Labor Day Boogie Dance
Saturday, September 3 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Hilyard Community Center Hilyard and 26th Eugene, OR
$8.00 to $15.00 sliding scale, benefit for KRVM radio
Sponsored by The Center For Family Development, CALC
Contact info: Mike Meyer mmeyer@efn.org
Join us for a special expression of free-form improvised movement to a wide range of musical rhythms in a beautiful space. We find our truest selves by dancing away barriers of fear, sadness, and inhibitions in a supportive community environment. This all-ages, all-background diverse event includes great music, indoor/outdoor dancing, stretching equipment, and heart-centered self-discovery...all supporting a good cause! KRVM dj Mike Meyer will be providing world, tribal, roots, and other related music forms as we support this vital community radio resource.
This dance is a benefit for KRVM radio
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9/6, 13, 20, 27
A Jewish Guide to Life
Torah discussion group with Shmuel Shalom Cohen
Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm
Cost $10.
Call Shmuel Shalom at 541-514-2571 for more info and directions.
website: http://ConsciousTorah.com
Together we will be reading and discussings the book of Genesis with an eye for what the Hebrew says that is lost in English translation. Our goal is figure out how to understand our instruction manual, which we call Torah. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary.
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Wed's 9/7 to 11/30
Exploring the Metaphysics of the New Testament
Unity of the Valley Corner of 39th and Hilyard
Wednesday mornings September 7-November 30
10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
The New Testament is a book of mystical and spiritual literature. The key to its mystical theme is found in the spiritual nature and teachings of it's star character, Jesus. In this class we will delve into the interior mysticism of Jesus' teachings and learn through how they apply in the most practical and meaningful way in our lives today.
Class study will include: The history of the times, little known parts of the birth story, the parables, the Sermon on the Mount and the miracles and healings, and new research as a result of new archaelogical discoveries.
Facilitated by: Rev Sherry Lady. Drop ins welcome any time during the series. Love offering received. For mor info: call 541-485-6874 or 541-345-9913 ext. 16
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Wed's 9/7, 15, 21
Jewish Songs of the Spirit: Melodies for the Days of Awe & The Broken-Open Heart
with Beth Miriam Rose, MA
Wednesday Sept. 7, Thursday Sept. 15, Wednesday Sept. 21 @ 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave (at University Ave) Eugene
TBI & Ad Olam Members $8; Guest $10 per session. No one turned away for lack of funds
Registration/payment deadline: Sept. 5; http://www.tbieugene.org/community_education.html#ceca_jss
Drop-ins welcome
Join us in singing beautiful, traditional and contemporary Jewish melodies, prayers and rounds filled with the heart and meaning of the High Holy Days.<BethRose_color.jpg>All are welcome. No experience or knowledge of Hebrew required. Bring your voices and a willing heart.
For more information please contact Beth, 541.510.7063 or bethr@efn.org
Co-Sponsored by Temple Beth Israel Community Education Program, Kohennet Lotus Music and AdOlam-Synagogue Without Walls.
A lover of the beauty and the healing power of Jewish music, Beth Miriam Rose has been singing, performing, composing, and/or teaching Jewish Music for several years at Temple Beth Israel, Ad Olam Synogague Without Walls, Eugene's Interfaith Services, private weddings and b’nai mitzvah, and other spiritual and community venues.
Register: http://www.tbieugene.org/community_education.html#ceca_jss
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9/7, 14, 21, 10/5, 10/10
Workshops of Transformation
Led by Shmuel Shalom Cohen
Wednesday Aug 31 at 8pm
Cost $15
Call Shmuel Shalom Cohen at 541-514-2571 for more info and directions.
website: http://ConsciousTorah.com
The Hebrew month of Elul marks the beginning of the season of change. These workshops, which can be done together or separately, will help get you ready to plant the seeds of change which happens on the holy days called "Beginning of Change" or Rosh haShanah, and that will be harvested next year during the holy days we call Succot. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary.
(The Jewish high holy days are a powerful time to affect transformation into your life. So, starting on August 31, every week for 6 weeks, I will be offering a different workshop to help people prepare to use the energy of these holy days to plant the seed of who you wish to be in a year's time.)
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9/7, 14 & 21 (3 classes)
Jewish Songs of the Spirit with Beth Miriam Rose, MA
Melodies for The Days of Awe and The Broken-Open Heart
Wednesday, September 7, 14 & 21, 7pm to 8:30pm
Temple Beth Israel, 29th & University, Eugene, OR
Cost: $8.00 per evening for "members" of TBI or Ad Olam,
$10.00 non-members. No one turned away!
Join us in singing beautiful, traditional and contemporary Jewish melodies, prayers and rounds filled with the heart and meaning of the High Holy Days.
All are welcome. No experience or knowledge of Hebrew required. Bring your voices and a willing heart.
For more info please contact Beth at: 541 510-7063 or bethr@efn.org
A lover of the beauty and the healing power of Jewish music, Beth Miriam Rose has been singing, performing, composing, and/or teaching Jewish Music for several years at Temple Beth Israel, Ad Olam, Eugene's Interfaith Services, private weddings and bnai mitzvot, and other spiritual and community venues.
Co-Sponsored by Temple Beth Israel Community Education Program, Kohennet Lotus Music and Ad Olam-Synagogue Without Walls
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9/8
Unity World Day of Prayer
Thursday, September 8 –
Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road
(39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
World Day of Prayer begins at noon and ends with an uplifting, meaningful closing ceremony at 7 p.m. at Unity of the Valley. This is a worthwhile opportunity for you to attend as often and for as long a period as you wish. There will be brief messages presented each hour. The balance of time is yours for meditation, prayer, or simply absorbing the loving consciousness and soft, soothing music. There will be a tree on the platform, and hearts available for you to write your prayer requests and hang them on the tree. Your requests will be prayed for at Unity of the Valley and Silent Unity.
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9/11
Special Taizé Service at Unity of the Valley
Sunday, September 11 at 10 am
A service from the tradition of the Taizé spiritual community in France . The heart of the service is the singing and the music, which unite all people in common prayer. The laying-on of hands is symbolic of spiritual blessing flowing from one person to another. All are welcome to join in the circle of healing.
Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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9/11
Eckankar
Sunday, September 11th, 10:00 to 11:00am,
Eckankar Center of Eugene, 2833-C Willamette St.
Eugene, 541 343-2657
www.eckankar.org
http://www.eckankar-oregon.org
Eckankar is a word from the ancient Pali language in the Himalayan mountains
near Tibet and India. Its meaning is Co-Worker with God. Each month there is
a presentation and discussion of the different ways each of us can be that Co-Worker.
If you have interest in experiencing the conscious and multi-dimensional being that
you truly are; and being the master of your universe, then you are cordially invited
to come and participate in this monthly discussion. All are welcome and event is free.
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9/11
Special Taizé Service
Sunday, September 11th – at 10 am
Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road
(39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
A service from the tradition of the Taizé spiritual community in France. The heart of the service is the singing and the music, which unite all people in common prayer. The laying-on of hands is symbolic of spiritual blessing flowing from one person to another. All are welcome to join in the circle of healing.
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9/11
Labyrinth Peace Walk
Sunday September 11th from 12 noon to 4pm
Walks with us as we pray for world peace
Trinity United Methodist Church
440 Maxwell Rd Eugene
This is a free event everyone is welcome
The labyrinth is located in an outdoor courtyard, please be prepared to enjoy the weather.
For more information contact the church office 541-688-3269
Come walk with us the first Saturday of every month
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9/11
9/11 Meditation circle
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
1pm to 3pm
Green Phoenix Institute
Free event
Hiromi Sieradski event coordinator at 541. 579.1154
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9/11 - NEW DATE - (and 9/21, 10/5, 10/10)
Workshops of Transformation #3
Led by Shmuel Shalom Cohen
Wednesday 9/14 @ 8pm ~ CHANGED TO Sunday, 9/11 at 1 PM
Cost $15
Call Shmuel Shalom Cohen @ 541-514-2571 for more info and directions
website: http://ConsciousTorah.com
What kind of world do you wish to live in? This workshop will help us to connect to the energy of creation that is alive at this time to help us co-create the world of our dreams.
(The Jewish high holy days are a powerful time to affect transformation into your life. So, starting on August 31, every week for 6 weeks, I will be offering a different workshop to help people prepare to use the energy of these holy days to plant the seed of who you wish to be in a year's time.)
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9/11
Interfaith Prayer Service: "COMPASSION ~ The Way To Peace"
Sunday, September 11th ~ 6:45 prelude, 7pm service
(11th of every month ~ day of the week varies)
Prayer Service followed by fellowship
Meeting at the First Christian Church
1166 Oak Street, Eugene
This special Interfaith Prayer Service, one of our largest of the year, especially on this the 10th anniversary of 9-11, will feature leaders from many of the faith communities in the Eugene area.
Free childcare will be provided. There is free parking in the lot across the street. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.
For more info email us at info@interfaithprayer.org or visit http://www.interfaithprayer.org/.
Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, October 11, our 10th Anniversary, featuring the theme, "SACRED SOUNDS for Universal Peace."
Interfaith Prayer Service International provides a special occasion to pray for peace, cherish our loved ones, reflect upon the interconnectedness of all beings, and to uplift our hearts and minds in a safe environment for all. We bring together different faith communities in the spirit of harmony and growing appreciation, while nurturing confidence on the universal power of love and unity for all.
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