Spirit - Our Unstoppable Force |
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There is a line in Amanda Gorman’s fascinating poem, The Hill We Climb, in which she writes, “But while democracy can periodically be delayed, it can never be permanently defeated.” Similarly, in life, when a spiritual urge or idea seeks to express itself, external circumstances may frustrate it, but in the end, nothing can stop it.
These sentiments reminded me of the indomitable spirit of the enslaved people brought from West Africa in the 1500s. Brazil was the destination for a large number of them. The enslaved Africans were put on ships and carried across the vast ocean. Many of them didn't make it to their destinations alive. A third died en route, another third died after reaching the new land, while the remaining third survived.
The survivors were sent to different plantations and separated from their family units. The purpose of the separation, among other things, was to reduce the likelihood that groups would rise in opposition to their overseers. Therefore children, mothers, and fathers were separated and sent to different places.
While the enslaved Africans came with no possessions, no belongings, and hardly any clothing, they did have one thing - their traditions and religion. Those traditions could neither be taken away by the people who forced them on the ships, nor the people who received them ...
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Join Us Virtually This Sunday |
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Sunday Experience Colors:
Red, White, Black
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Elk Grove Homeless Assistance Resource Team |
Based on the nomination of Denise Holmes, SLC's Community Giving Committee is pleased to announce Elk Grove H.A.R.T. as our February Community Giving Partner. SLC commends Elk Grove H.A.R.T. on its commitment to help homeless individuals and families with food, security, transitional housing, and mentoring programs. We especially commend their efforts to pack and deliver food to approximately 65 individuals during this COVID pandemic. It is SLC's honor and privilege to support Elk Grove H.A.R.T. and their efforts to help transform the lives of those less fortunate in their community. |
Discovering Spirit Within Podcast
"Revising Your Life" with
Rev. Deborah Phillips & Carol Knight
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Is it possible to visualize a past event then walk through it a different way to change the outcome? This episode of Discovering Spirit Within presents “Revising Your Life,” where Rev. Deborah and Carol Knight explore the teachings of Neville Goddard for a better understanding of how you can clear past negative experiences to improve your quality of life. Available now! Discovering Spirit Within premiers each Wednesday on your favorite podcast app.
Carol Knight is a certified yoga teacher. For over 9 years she has been a popular teacher at Fusion Yoga in Sacramento. She recently moved to South Carolina where she continues to teach for Fusion via Zoom. You can find her class schedule at https://www.fusionyogasac.com/all_classes
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 www.slcworld.org/online
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Valentine Bingo Registration Closes Friday, February 12th at Noon
Dress up or decorate for Valentine’s Day (reds, pinks, and whites), get your favorite Valentine candy, print out your Bingo cards and get ready to have some Valentine Bingo FUN! Include your family and friends.
Make sure to print out your bingo cards and find household items (coins, beans, etc) to mark your numbers. We will be playing for gift card prizes and will play different bingo games in addition to regular bingo including four corner, cross, X, and BLACKOUT!
You must be able to receive bingo cards by email and print them out at home to play. Limit 6 cards per person. Registration deadline is Friday, February 12 at noon. Those registering on Friday, February 12 by noon will receive bingo cards and zoom link no later than Saturday morning. Please contact Elaine Laroa at elaine@slcworld.org if you have any questions.
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SLC Community Member Orientations
Community Membership is the entry phase of becoming a full partner in Spiritual Life Center’s Mission-Centric Ministry. Like entering a symbolic labyrinth, to become a Community Member congregants make a personal commitment to walk their spiritual journey with us.
Rev. James Trapp and Board of Trustee Sally Scion will host two Community Member Orientations in February. At the orientations they will:
- Ask each participant to share his or her own story so we can get to know each other.
- Describe what makes Spiritual Life Center a Mission-centric Ministry and why we have organized Spiritual Life Center with this focus.
- Provide the details about the Community Member phase of membership.
- Explain the commitments you will be making to your own spiritual growth if you embark on membership.
- Answer questions.
- Ask each participant to prayerfully consider if membership is the right step in their own spiritual unfolding.
- Ask those who choose Community Membership to complete and return a commitment agreement.
If you're interested in learning more about Community Membership, join Rev. James Trapp and Sally Scion via Zoom on either Sunday, February 21 at 1 p.m. or Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. RSVP’s are requested as we want to have small enough groups in attendance so each participant can be recognized and heard.
Community Member Orientation
Sunday, February 21st
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Community Member Orientation
Tuesday, February 23rd
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Missed Last Sunday's Service? |
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Watch the February 7th, 9 a.m. service, "Faith That Moves Mountains", with Rev. James Trapp, Meditation by Rev. Deborah Phillips & Music by Ann Roach & Soul Light Connection 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. Please like us on Facebook, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Instagram to stay connected. |
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