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West Valley Center
for Spiritual Living
News & Updates
9745 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ - just off the 101
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Blessed, Inspired & Grateful: Be BIG for God
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October 27, 2015
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Ghoulish Blessings and Happy Halloween!
Last Sunday was one of my favorite Sundays of the year - Costume Sunday. What great fun we bring to Sunday when we're willing to play!! Already photos are showing up on Facebook. You'll want to take a peek below and see how creative we can be when we let our hair down and put on our spooky masks!!
Dressing up for Halloween reminds me of Mardi Gras... The big party before the serious nature of Lent, like a celebration of what's to come. In the Fall we turn from costumes to Thanksgiving, and there's always so much to be thankful for in our community.
We also turn toward stewardship activities in the Fall.
Stewardship is the call to be good stewards of that which connects us in community. We are invited to consider the value of our Center and our spiritual family. I am so excited to tell you that we have a brand new program we are introducing this week. In addition to a special book study opportunity, we'll be adding several new items to our November Calendar.
I know you will be eager to be part of our Family Gathering on Nov. 22, where your feedback will be welcomed. And we have a wonderful group of leadership volunteers, led this year by ministerial student Clyde Goins, who will be updating you weekly on our Stewardship Campaign. Each week we will announce something new, including some new ways we will be spreading our wings in the West Valley.
So join us this Sunday for a message entitled: "Let's Do This!" Come and enjoy the amazing talent of our featured musical artists,
Andrea Beaulieu and Richard Palalay, who will be sharing a brand new original piece, "What is it but Beauty?"
I'm so excited to share these good things with you!! See you Sunday!
My love,
Rev. Karen
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Stewardship Study
Each November we gather together to study the writing of a New Thought leader. This year Rev. Karen has selected
Collected Wisdom by Dr. Raymond Charles Barker.
Dr. Barker was a minister in the Unity Church when encouraged by Ernest Holmes, founder of the Religious Science movement, to start a church in New York City, the First Church of Religious Science, in 1946. He was later President of the International New Thought Alliance (INTA) and a well-known minister, author and teacher throughout the New Thought movement.
Last year Rev. Cheryl Hawkins taught a book based on Dr. Barker's book,
The Power of Decision (
click here for a summary of that work).
Collected Wisdom is available at a discounted price in the WVCSL bookstore.
We will meet at the Center for four weeks of discussion on Monday
afternoons from
noon to 1 pm
or
Tuesday
evenings from
6-7
pm beginning
Monday Nov. 2nd and Tuesday Nov. 3rd
. Our focus will be the first four chapters - one chapter per week. The study group will be complete before Thanksgiving. Join us!
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There is still time to attend - Classes this week
On Mondays through 11/16, join Rev. Cheryl Hawkins for "The Answer is You." Cost is $15/class and will meet from 6-8 pm.
And on Tuesdays the popular poetry slam, Beatnik Cafe with Hugh Rice, has been extended through November 3rd. The group gathers from 6-8 pm. Love offering.
Attend one or attend all--we welcome you!
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WVCSL Holy-Ween Dress Up Day
Click here to see a slideshow of our early celebration. (Thank you, Mark Reed!)
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Why is it the Annual GOTT Talent Show?
Join us on Saturday November 7th at 6 pm to find out.
There is still time to sign up in the bookstore to share your talents. It's sure to be an evening filled with laughter and good times.
Love donation opportunity.
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Metaphysical Book Group for 11/8/15
The book group selection for November 8th is
I Can See Clearly Now, a memoir by Wayne Dyer.
Dyer says, "I wasn't aware of all of the future implications that these early experiences were to offer me. Now, from a position of being able to see much more clearly, I know that every single encounter, every challenge, and every situation are all spectacular threads in the tapestry that represents and defines my life, and I am deeply grateful for all of it."
The book is available through the bookstore. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion whether you read the book or not. Note that the discussion is a week early because of the Annual Holiday Bazaar.
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WVCSL Annual Holiday Bazaar - 11/14 & 11/15
This year's bazaar will feature a number of hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind items. (Shop early to snag one of these Real Women Angels made by Pat Wills!)
The holiday bazaar will feature a table of cookies, candies, and other baked goods--available to shoppers by love offering. Sign up now to share your favorites.
On Saturday, the Divine Dudes will be serving up grilled hot dogs with drinks and chips.
Set up will be on Friday, November 13th (time TBA).
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How about a good movie?
Our new DVD rental program will be starting up soon. We are still looking for DVDs (and audio books) to add to the catalog. You can drop off new and lightly used flicks from your collection that you've already watched and no longer need. Or, if you find some good selections at a sale, consider buying and donating them. Boxes are located in the bookstore or Papke Hall. If you have any questions, contact Diana Kurlak. THANK YOU!
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About WVCSL
Our Vision Statement:
We are a loving, joy-filled community, honoring the many paths to God as we learn and live the Science of Mind principles.
Our Mission Statement:
We are dedicated to serving Life by living and sharing transformational spiritual tools, to help create a better world for all living things.
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Class: The Answer is You with Rev. Cheryl Hawkins (Join any time)
Mondays, October 19th thru November 16th from 6-8 pm
Beatnik Café with Hugh Rice (Join any time EXTENDED thru 11/3)
Tuesdays, October 6th thru November 3rd from 6-8 pm
Study Group: Collected Wisdom
Mondays, November 2-23 from 12-1 pm
or Tuesdays, November 3-24 from 6-7 pm
Celebrate Your Life Conference (sponsored by WVCSL)
5th Annual WVCSL GOTT Talent Show
Saturday, November 7th at 6:00 pm
(NEW DAY & TIME!)
Metaphysical Book Discussion Group: I Can See Clearly Now
Sunday, November 8th at noon
(NEW DAY)
WVCSL Holiday Bazaar
Saturday & Sunday, November 14th & 15th
Annual Family Meeting
Sunday, November 22nd at ~noon (following post-service fellowship)
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| Ongoing activities |
Morning Meditation
Join us for a peaceful meditation. If you cannot make it you may join in consciousness for
Joy, Harmony, and Expansion for the Center from wherever you are.
- Mondays thru Thursdays, 11-11:15 am with Cheryl Kauper
A Course in Miracles
Will you choose love or fear? The miracle lies in our choice to shift our perception. Conversations:
- Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm with Mark Reed
- Wednesdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm with Cheryl Kauper
Conversations in Consciousness with Rev. Karen Rice and Rev. Cheryl Hawkins
Bring any question you have on the topic of Science of Mind principles and how they apply to your daily life.
- Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
The Fabulous Fiber Friends (on hiatus)
Share your talent with fiber--or come and learn a new skill--all in service to our community. For more info, contact Rosie Armstrong 623.349.0743, or Pat Wills 602.524.5779.
Metaphysical Book Discussion Group
There is a new selection for every month and we meet at noon on the 3rd Sunday in the bookstore. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether you have had a chance to read the book or not. If you have any questions please contact Nancee Noel at 602.908.6730.
- Third Sundays, 12:00 pm (EXCEPTION FOR NOV. 8)
The "Dudes" prepare, setup and cleanup on these Sundays and it is always a great culinary treat. Contact John Kruger if you have any questions 623.826.847. Ladies may contribute also.
Spiritual Cinema
Rosie hosts the Spiritual Cinema and it is a new and interesting movie selection every time. The movie will be announced prior to the showing. It will be shown after the luncheon. For more info, contact Rosie Armstrong 623.349.0743.
Drum for Health
(On HIATUS until further notice)
(t's time to shake, rattle and roll, and maybe even chant. Grab your favorite noise-maker and if you don't have one, we'll share) and join Sher and Pol Dano for a fun evening. For more info, contact Sher at [email protected] or 623.546.2886.
Divine Dudes Monthly Breakfast
The Divine Dudes have breakfast with each other the first Saturday of the month at 9 am at Mercer's Restaurant, in the strip mall across the street from the WVCSL. All men who attend services at the WVCSL are welcome! We've been averaging 8-10 dudes and would to see that number increase to 12-15 or more!
Practitioner Services
Trained and licensed Practitioners are available for prayer support every Sunday after the service; and for private appointments.
To schedule a private appointment, click here for a list of licensed practitioners. You may also drop your confidential prayer request into the prayer box located in the Sanctuary or in the bookstore. If you would like prayers from the community, post your request on the magnetic wall in the sanctuary.
(Practitioners are bound by a strict Code of Ethics which requires them to serve you on a confidential basis. The Practitioner, who does not advise, will listen to your description of the conditions you are experiencing and through inquiry will determine first cause. This cause is the belief at work that is creating your current effects. The Practitioner will then assist you in reversing the limiting thought, and through Spiritual Mind Treatment will set the changes in motion.)
WVCSL Bookstore
New books are always arriving. Stop in and check out our selection of CDs, books and a variety of handcrafted gift items. We can special order items. Required textbooks for classes are discounted. We also sell CDs of the Sunday Services for $5.
Treasure Trove Thrift Store
Open for shopping and accepting clean donations that do not need repair (times approximate):
- Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Thursdays, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sundays, after service - 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
West Valley Food Bank Donations
We accept donations for the Valley View Community Food Bank. Baskets are at the front entry. Items are delivered to the food bank the first or second week of each month. Please avoid glass containers.
Resources available
Don't forget to check the "Business Corner" in Papke Hall for information on outside services and resources.
The Reverend Joan Tomlinson Memorial Lending Library is available for your enjoyment. It is located on the second floor of the Center at the end of the hallway. The shelves are loaded with a wonderful variety of books, tapes, and CDs, all related to New Thought or generally spiritual in nature.
Missed a Sunday? Really appreciated a message and want to hear it again?
Click here to listen to past talks. Also, check out the WVCSL Facebook page for key ideas and quotations (no Facebook account required). Support WVCSL You can support our community through:
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West Valley Center for Spiritual Living
9745 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345
Ph.: 623.972.3205
Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm. Sunday Celebration - 10 am
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