Now Is the Time for "True Religion"
and Not Just the Clothing Line
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The root meaning for the word “religion” comes from the Latin term relegare; it means to bind together. If there were ever a time for humanity to come together for the common good, it is now. With the continuing pandemic and ongoing political polarization, “True Religion” is needed now more than ever.
This holiday season gives us another reason for hope and an opportunity to focus on what’s good in the world. In addition to Christmas, several other celebrations take place during December: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and Diwali to name a few. These celebrations seem to lift humanity's collective vibration. During this time of the year, it is as if more people stop for a moment and pull themselves out of their daily habits to see and celebrate Spirit's love and abundant gifts.
While each religious pathway appears to be different, they are celebrating our same essence. It is this essence that binds us together as one. It reminds me of a question one of my spiritual teachers posed – “If Jesus was seated at a table with a Buddhist, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Zoroastrian, and a Shintoist, do you think he would turn to them and say ‘You must all forsake your beliefs and accept Christianity?’ ”
I do not believe Jesus would take such a stance since he came to free humanity from divisiveness and help us realize our commonalities. Jesus taught spiritual principles that anyone can apply in their life regardless of what path they have chosen or if they have no particular spiritual path at all ...
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Join Us Virtually This Sunday |
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December 6, 2020 at 9 a.m
TRANSCEND TRADITION:
Experience The Reason of the Season
Rev. James Trapp
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Meditation by Rev. Deborah Phillips
Music by Ann Roach, Lahre Shiflet
& Soul Light Connection
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Last Week on
Discovering Spirit Within
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In last week's Discovering Spirit Within (DSW) podcast, Rev. Deborah Phillips sat down with Rev. James Trapp to talk about how we can find gratitude and blessings when everything around us is changing. Rev. James offers insights into how to look within to find the real blessings in our lives and move forward with courage and confidence.
Rev. James Trapp is the Senior Minister at Spiritual Life Center in Sacramento, CA. He is a former CEO of Unity Wide World Ministries, a speaker, teacher, and the author of the book, Take Back Your Future, Get Unstuck and Create the Life You Want, Love, and Deserve which is available at Amazon.com.
Find the DSW podcast by searching "Spiritual Life Center Sacramento" on your favorite podcast platform, or by going to our Watch/Listen page on our website at https://www.slcworld.org/online
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Please Complete The Chaplain Survey |
We are blessed to have an active Chaplain Program at Spiritual Life Center. In order to better serve you, we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete a chaplain survey to let us know how we can best support you with prayer.
Thank you if you have already completed the survey. If you haven't, you can complete the survey now by clicking on the "Take the Prayer Chaplain Survey Here!" box below. The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by December 5th to remain on, or to be added to, our SLC chaplain prayer contact list.
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Spiritual Life Center's
2021 Annual Membership Renewal
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Our new membership process within the mission centered ministry model includes an annual renewal of membership for voting members, a.k.a. governing members.
As part of the SLC spiritual cooperative and spiritual community, it is a powerful process to re-commit regularly to your community and your own spiritual practice.
We look forward to you saying YES to renewing your membership with Spiritual Life Center - an interfaith Unity spiritual cooperative dedicated to our mission of "Transforming Lives as We Love, Serve, and Remember."
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Please join Unity ministerial intern Frank Castro-Wehr as we acknowledge what we have lost, missed, and had to let go of this year. We will bless and honor and hold all in our hearts as we behold the Light that guides us on and through to a place of compassion and our own transformation. Music by Cameron Lawson. |
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Bring your decorated holiday stocking, grab your warm drink and holiday goodies, print out your Bingo cards and get ready to have some Jingle Mingle FUN! Include your family and friends. The more the merrier!
Bingo cards will be emailed to those who register. If you are not able to receive email or to print out your bingo card(s), you may choose to have one copy of your bingo card(s) mailed to you. Mailing deadline is Monday, December 7.
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Experience the Advent Season with this beautifully sacred candle-lighting ceremony for the entire community. The Advent Garden Spiral will take place in the parking lot next door to Spiritual Life Center at 2211 Park Towne Circle, Sacramento, CA 95825 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 19th.
This garden spiral portrays the four kingdoms of earth – mineral, plant, animal, and human - waking to the coming of the inner Light. Acoustic music by Catherine Mandella & Sambandha.
Bundle up and bring a chair to witness the growing, glowing light of every soul, or plan to just stop by and walk the spiral. Facial masks and physical distancing required in accordance with current CDC Covid guidelines. Registration is required for this event.
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Watch the November , 9 a.m. service, "Live From the Abundant Overflow of the Universe," with Rev. James Trapp on YouTube!
Be sure to subscribe to our channel to be notified of all of our Live Streams and videos!
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4 Ways to Support Our Spiritual Cooperative
- Text "SLCLOVE" to 44-321
- Use PayPal link below to use PayPal or your debit or credit card
- Mail a check to 2201 Park Towne Circle, Sacramento, CA 95825
- Reply to this email to schedule a phone call with one of our staff to process a Credit Card donation by phone.
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Stay Connected and Informed |
Please visit www.slcworld.org to find more information about our weekly services, recurring small groups, and any upcoming classes, workshops, or special events. Click on the survey linked below to sign up for more information. Please like us on Facebook, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Instagram to stay connected. |
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