A universal assembly for true discernment
In this Quarterly Member Meeting Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert was the host and Rev. Rhoda Makled was the guest speaker for the ordination ceremony for Melody Brauninger, Dianne Scott, and Jane Marie Sobel where they took their oath of ordination and became Awakening Together Ministers.
Congratulations to all three lovely ladies and their beautiful homilies.
Rev. Rhoda also shared the 3rd Quarter 2023 Financials for Awakening Together.
Awakening Together’s Vice President-Minister, Rev. Rhoda Makled, and Rev. David Hemphill share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them.
The Tao Te Ching (The Way), written by Lao-Tzu (Old Teacher), is a guide to enlightened leadership. While most people believe effective leadership lies in knowledge and power, the Tao teaches it lies in emptiness, stillness, and presence.
The pair are using three books including interpretations by Derek Lin, Wayne Wang, and Stephen Mitchell. And now they are excited to add Regina’s translation to their contemplations of the Tao and you are invited to join them each Sunday.
Taught Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Sundays 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET
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Title: “Mantra, Surrender, s/Self Inquiry, and Love”
Description: Rev. Rubye continued her practice of The Teachings of Inner Ramana, she shared her experiences with the challenges and the increasing awareness of what’s not true, and Love.
Reading: Joe Schmitz read selective excerpts from The Teachings of Inner Ramana.
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Rev. Susan Telford guides us in learning the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina using poetry.
In each session, Rev. Susan reads a poem, drawing from a wide range of poets, including Rumi, Hafiz, David Whyte, Mary Oliver, John O’Donohue, and many others (including her own work), then guides participants through the four steps of Lectio Divina.
Susan shares that this direct practice is a beautiful way to connect with Inner Wisdom and obtain clarity.
Susan’s Teaching Schedule:
Bi-weekly on Sundays, 9-9:30 am ET
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In 2023, Awakening Together’s founder, Regina Dawn Akers, translated the Tao Te Ching from ancient Chinese into modern English. In this video series, Regina shares:
~ What she found in the Chinese characters used by Lao Tzu
~ Why she translated each chapter the way she did
~ The important messages found in the Tao Te Ching
This program is Awakening Together’s In the Company of Truth with Helen Hamilton which airs on the first Wednesday monthly from 3-4 pm ET. Helen’s core message is that the Realization of the True Self is possible for everyone, no matter what background you may have as long as you want it more than anything else. After all, we are only returning to our natural state, to what we already are. We are only coming to live as that Truth consciously.
Having reached a place of total peace, love, and joy, Helen has dedicated her life to helping others wake up too. The Truth is here and now and accessible to all. Helen will offer her teachings in this monthly Satsang to help you realize and BE the Self you already are.
For more information about Helen and to access her teachings, visit her website: www.HelenHamilton.org.
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Michael Deborbes’ live meditations are on the 1st Wednesday of the month 9-9:30 pm ET and the 3rd Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 pm ET.
For the first Wednesday of the month, Michael will facilitate a 30-minute meditation on a topic along the spiritual pathway suggested by the live participants. The intention is to see and realize there is only One thing living, which is Life itself. There is nothing but this…
On the 3rd Wednesday of the month, he will facilitate a 30-minute meditation on a topic along the spiritual pathway suggested by the live participants. And during the second half-hour, Michael will answer questions or field any comments.
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Rev. Anne Blanchard shares her experience of purification and awakening, unfiltered and as it happens. Raw, reflective, brave, and infused with clarity, Anne’s open honesty inspires us all to dive deep into the spiritual journey instead of simply skimming the surface. She continues to share deeply from various non-dual teachings and teachers.
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Weekly on Wednesdays 1-2 pm ET
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With humor, love, and open-hearted awareness Rev. Rhoda Makled is exploring her own take on the Surrender Experiment as coined by Michael Singer. Raw, authentic, and faithful she is uncovering the path to living in the undefended Heart.
Rev. Rhoda will dig into topics she is exploring in her life such as what it means to live the experiment of being surrendered. Feeling every feeling and seeing every thought she can, Rhoda will share the journey of studying, journaling, contemplating, being inspired by, and surrendering to Truth. Inspired by so many teachers including those here at Awakening Together, Rhoda will share her contemplations and invites you to come and discuss your experience with your own surrender experiment. This undefended dialogue with Inner Wisdom is just one more way to observe as the self is undone–the intention being to leave space only for awareness of Awareness and release everything that covers Truth.
In this program, Rev. Rhoda will explore the teachings of Michael Singer, Regina Dawn Akers, Paul Hedderman, Roger Castillo, Helen Hamilton, and many more.
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Wednesdays 12:30-1 pm ET
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We at Awakening Together would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Toni Fields for her dedicated service, as she steps down from our Board of Directors.
Rev. Toni has been an integral part of the Awakening Together community for many years. A distinguished graduate of the third iteration of our Minister Preparation Program in 2018, she was ordained on December 2 of the same year. Her commitment to our mission further led her to join the Board of Directors in May 2019, where she has made significant contributions.
Even as she transitions from the Board, Rev. Toni continues to actively engage with our community. She plays a vital role in the Movie Discussion group on the Awakening Together Discussion forum, where she thoughtfully curates and shares details about each month’s movie selection, along with trailers and other valuable resources.
We are deeply thankful to Rev. Toni for her enduring commitment and the invaluable impact she has made, particularly during her tenure on the Board of Directors. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping our community, and we look forward to her continued involvement in our shared journey of awakening.
