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Centering Prayer: Now Offered on Weekends! Saturdays & Sundays at 8:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. MT

January 1, 2025

Join Sami Ross for “Centering Prayer”, on Saturdays & Sundays at 8am ET. This practice is currently taking place in the Sanctuary Monday through Friday, 7-7:30am ET and now Saturday & Sunday, 8-:30am ET.

Centering Prayer is a method designed to seek the true Self by  deepening into the intention to recognize and promptly empty ourselves of what is not true and, in turn, abide more and more fully in the heart as a symbol of the Truth of What We Are.

During the 20-minute silent practice period, we relax and allow everything to be as it is and when we notice attention has gone to a thought/image/feeling/perception, we ever-so-gently return to a sacred word of our choosing. We do not resist thought but we also do not follow it either. We let thoughts go by without thinking ABOUT them. We let them be by softly saying our sacred word inwardly as a symbol of our intention to consent to the Presence of God within and God’s action within.

Devotional music or words will be offered prior to the start of the 20-minute silent practice period and for a couple minutes directly following the practice period to allow a transition time back to our ordinary awareness.

Monday through Friday, 7:00am-7:30am ET / 5:00-5:30am MT
Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am-8:30am ET / 6:00-6:30am MT
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Heart Explorations: Embracing the Whole Show ~ 12-31-24

December 31, 2024

During our time together, we will explore what it takes to live from an open, undefended heart.  Naturally, any true exploration of living from the heart necessarily entails taking a deep and sustained look at what prevents us from keeping our hearts open.  Grounded in the knowledge that the essence of us, our true nature, is the very lovingness within us all, we will explore how to recognize and release egoic energies by cultivating open-hearted awareness practices which support us in directly experiencing our true Self.  By leaning into willingness, steeped in self-honesty, and with a consistent dash of courage, we endeavor to open to whatever life brings, as it brings it, that is, on life’s terms.  In so doing, we trust that everything – absolutely everything – is here for us to use for healing, for purification, and for learning to live from the heart.  We look forward to supporting each other in our individual explorations of how we truly embrace the entirety of this show we call life.

To deepen further into the teachings from Heart Exploration here’s a link to the Being Aware of Awareness meditation podcast.  In these meditations, the reading from Heart Explorations is contemplated.

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Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays, 9-11 am ET
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Transform the Spiritual Journey with Mentoring Sangha Program

December 30, 2024

Awakening Together is delighted to continue the recently renewed Spiritual Mentoring Program, designed to support you on your spiritual journey through two possible opportunities. This program is tailored to accommodate both communal and individual needs as well as fostering a nurturing environment where participants can explore, understand, and deepen their spiritual practice.

Mentoring Sangha: 6 or 12 Week Spiritual Practice Sessions

Part one of our program offers participants the unique opportunity to join a small, intimate sangha that meets weekly under the guidance of a certified spiritual mentor. Sanghas are best for those who are seeking an opportunity to grow their own spiritual confidence, competence and commitment. Each sangha is limited to a maximum of three participants plus the mentor, creating a supportive and confidential space to share and explore spiritual practices. Over the course of 6 or 12 weeks, these sessions are dedicated to the following:

  • Collective Sharing: Engage in meaningful discussions about personal challenges and spiritual questions, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
  • Agreed Practices: Through consensus, the group will select specific spiritual practices to contemplate and implement in their daily lives, creating a practical framework for becoming Self reliant on Inner Wisdom.
  • Reflective Reporting: Participants will have the chance to reflect on their experiences, sharing insights and breakthroughs, fostering spiritual commitment, competency and confidence through an ever-deepening connection to Inner Wisdom.

The 2- hour sangha meetings are structured to ensure a nurturing and productive environment. The cost for this transformative journey:

  • 6-week journey is $180
  • 12-week journey is $360

A valuable investment in your spiritual confidence, competence and commitment.

If you’d like to participate but require financial assistance, we offer scholarships that cover 50% of the cost. Please contact us for more information. Our pricing policies and scholarship opportunities are designed to ensure that no one is excluded due to financial limitations.

To participate in a Sangha as a mentee, the mentee agrees to uphold the covenants of membership.

Meet the Sangha Mentors

  • Six Week Sanghas
    • Sundays: Jan 26 – March 2 from 1:30-3:30 pm ET; Mentor is Rev. David Hemphill
    • Mondays: Jan 27 – March 3 from 7-9 pm ET; Mentor is Rev. Dianne Scott
    • Tuesdays: Jan 28 – March 4 from 3-5 pm ET; Mentor is Rev. Karen Worth
    • Wednesdays: Jan 29 – March 5 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm ET; Mentor is Rev. Melody Brauninger
    • Wednesdays: Feb 5 – March 12 from 5-7 pm ET; Mentor is Rev Saina Fernandez
    • CLOSED/FULL Thursday: Jan 23 – Feb 27 from 6-8 pm ET; Mentor is Rev. Anne Blanchard
  • Twelve Week Sangha
    • Tuesdays: Jan 28 – April 15 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ET; Mentor is Rev. Billy Sintiris

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration for the Mentoring Sangha closes as each group fills up but no later than:
Tuesday, January 21st @ 5 p.m. ET

 

One-On-One Mentoring

For those seeking more confidential guidance, Awakening Together offers a second component which is one-on-one spiritual mentoring. This aspect of the program is designed to provide:

  • Individual Confidential Attention: These sessions are available to support you as you navigate challenges, uncertainties, and the complexities of your spiritual journey.
  • Flexible Support: These sessions can be either on-going or a one-off depending on the uncertainties or complexities involved. You and your mentor can come to agreement on this aspect either from the beginning of your registration or during the first session.
  • On-going Availability: You have the opportunity to develop an on-going relationship with a mentor who is on stand-by for when you get the prompt to seek ongoing mentoring support even if it’s not immediately clear what the frequency or duration will be.  You need not pre-pay, or specify beforehand.  This allows you to deepen your relationship with your own inner teacher and trust the prompts to seek mentorship when needed.

Our donation-based approach ensures that no one is turned away due to financial constraints. Participants are encouraged to contribute according to their ability, with a recommended donation of $75/hour. Contributions can be allocated solely to the mentor or shared with Awakening Together, supporting the broader spiritual community.

Meet the One-On-One Mentors

For one-on-one spiritual mentoring please complete this intake form.

 

Why Would You Choose Spiritual Mentoring Support?

Whether you’re grappling with a specific challenge or seeking clarity and direction, Spiritual Mentoring can be a support in holding the space of clarity until you feel confident and committed in your own spiritual practice. Our Renewed Spiritual Mentoring Program offers a comprehensive, supportive framework to elevate and deepen your spiritual practice. With both sangha-based sessions and individual mentoring options, Awakening Together is dedicated to supporting your spiritual growth in a way that resonates with your journey and supports your ongoing needs.

Embark on this transformative journey with us, and discover the profound impact of nurturing your spiritual well-being in a supportive, understanding community. Join Awakening Together’s Spiritual Mentoring Program today, and take your next steps with Life.

Please contact us if you would like to be notified of the next round of Mentoring Sanghas.

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Registration CLOSING TODAY: Contemplating the Teachings of “Jesus of the New Testament”

December 30, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY

@ 3 P.M. ET.

Awakening Together is offering a course called “Jesus of the New Testament.” In this course you will read the New Testament and contemplate it with clarity. You will be amazed at the richness of his teachings as you contemplate directly from the New Testament.

In this class you will:

  1. Become familiar with the life of Jesus as the story is told in the New Testament.
  2. Let inner discernment bring forth clarity.

Purpose:The purpose of this course is to read excerpts from the New Testament and contemplate the deeper meaning of the stories.

Course Duration: 4 weeks

Course Section Time & Day: Fridays, 3-5 p.m. ET

Homework Begins: Friday, January 3, 2025

First Class: Friday, January 10, 2025

Last Class: Friday, January 31, 2025

Facilitators: Revs. Michele Hojnacki and Cyndi Krupp

Individual Homework Time Commitment: 60-90 minutes per day, 4 days per week

Structure of Course: Four weekly 2-hour sessions

Textbook needed: The New Testament (any translation)

Format: Classes will be held live on a Zoom Link weekly

Cost: $120

Registration closes: December 31, 2024 @ 3 p.m. ET

For more information on this class, click here.

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Audio & Homework~ Gentle Healing Year 2 with Rev. Michele Hojnacki – Week 97

December 30, 2024

Rev. Michele Hojnacki guides a group of committed students through year 2 of Gentle Healing who want to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Mondays at 5-7 pm ET/3-5 pm MT and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.

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Homework for next week:

  1. Homework Assignment A: Practice daily meditation for 30-60 minutes each day. Practice the “Loving All” Method.
  2. Homework Assignment B: Thoughts of Awakening 302-308 including the Commentary on Not-Knowing (Day 307) and the Commentary on Home (Day 308).
  3. Homework Assignment C: Read the following messages from The Teaching of Inner Ramana: The Importance of Practice Part Two, True Understanding Comes from Seeing, Exposing the “I” Thought, Exposing the Attachment to Mind, and Clarity on Purpose. There is no reading on Days 307 & 308.

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Listen to the Voice That Likes You ~ The Mighty Companions Hour ~ 12-22-24

December 30, 2024

Please join Rev. Yolanda as she continues to share her beautiful voice and heart during The Mighty Companions Hour. This is a program she and her late, beloved husband, Rev. Glen Ganaway began in 2020.

Rev. Yolanda Mapes, who is an interfaith minister, shares a delightful, funny, and inspiring hour of A Course in Miracles. Come join in on the fun, the laughs, and the music while unlearning the ego through the lessons and chapters of ACIM. You can find out more about the Mighty Companions on the website: themightycompanions.com

Live in the Sanctuary on Sundays at 5 pm ET/3 pm MT.
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*We ask anyone who feels called to please help support our beloved Rev. Yolanda as she walks through this difficult time. Donations are now being accepted. Please clink on this link https://gofund.me/545d958a 

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12-29-24 Weekly Gathering, “Living in the Question: Following the Voice of Love to Recognition of the Self” with Rev. Michele Hojnacki

December 29, 2024

Title: “Living in the Question: Following the Voice of Love to Recognition of the Self”

Description: Many beautiful teachings reveal the “truth” of our identity, but do we truly know it ourselves? How can we come to know this directly? The exploration of self is not merely an intellectual exercise; it demands a deeper engagement with the Heart.

The true questions of the Heart cannot be answered by the mind, for the mind cannot carry us beyond the limits of its learning. The false cannot speak of truth. If you would “Know Thyself,” you must ask the silent depths within and listen for Love’s answer.

The journey towards self-realization invites us to pause and reflect, to explore the silent spaces where true knowledge resides. Through this journey, we can begin to peel back the layers that obscure our essence and allow ourselves to be guided by a profound sense of love and understanding. As we embark on this path, we may find that the answers we seek are not as far away as they seem.

On January 1st, a yearlong contemplative program will commence in the sanctuary dedicated to exploring our Hearts questions. We will use the Thoughts of Awakening as the springboard for our contemplation.

Reading: Sami Ross read from The Way of Transformation, Lesson 9: Question 1 – “How do you know if you are truly being guided?”.

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Heart Explorations: Embracing the Whole Show ~ 12-24-24

December 24, 2024

During our time together, we will explore what it takes to live from an open, undefended heart.  Naturally, any true exploration of living from the heart necessarily entails taking a deep and sustained look at what prevents us from keeping our hearts open.  Grounded in the knowledge that the essence of us, our true nature, is the very lovingness within us all, we will explore how to recognize and release egoic energies by cultivating open-hearted awareness practices which support us in directly experiencing our true Self.  By leaning into willingness, steeped in self-honesty, and with a consistent dash of courage, we endeavor to open to whatever life brings, as it brings it, that is, on life’s terms.  In so doing, we trust that everything – absolutely everything – is here for us to use for healing, for purification, and for learning to live from the heart.  We look forward to supporting each other in our individual explorations of how we truly embrace the entirety of this show we call life.

To deepen further into the teachings from Heart Exploration here’s a link to the Being Aware of Awareness meditation podcast.  In these meditations, the reading from Heart Explorations is contemplated.

Listen to the Recording

Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays, 9-11 am ET
Add to Your Calendar
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Registration CLOSING SOON: Contemplating the Teachings of “Jesus of the New Testament”

December 23, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSES IN ONE WEEK.

Awakening Together is offering a course called “Jesus of the New Testament.” In this course you will read the New Testament and contemplate it with clarity. You will be amazed at the richness of his teachings as you contemplate directly from the New Testament.

In this class you will:

  1. Become familiar with the life of Jesus as the story is told in the New Testament.
  2. Let inner discernment bring forth clarity.

Purpose:The purpose of this course is to read excerpts from the New Testament and contemplate the deeper meaning of the stories.

Course Duration: 4 weeks

Course Section Time & Day: Fridays, 3-5 p.m. ET

Homework Begins: Friday, January 3, 2025

First Class: Friday, January 10, 2025

Last Class: Friday, January 31, 2025

Facilitators: Revs. Michele Hojnacki and Cyndi Krupp

Individual Homework Time Commitment: 60-90 minutes per day, 4 days per week

Structure of Course: Four weekly 2-hour sessions

Textbook needed: The New Testament (any translation)

Format: Classes will be held live on a Zoom Link weekly

Cost: $120

Registration closes: December 31, 2024 @ 3 p.m. ET

For more information on this class, click here.

Register Here

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ACIM Manual For Teachers — Section 29: As for the Rest…

December 23, 2024

As for the Rest…

Listen to Mediation Recording.

An excerpt:

“There is another advantage,—and a very important one,—in referring decisions to the Holy Spirit with increasing frequency. Perhaps you have not thought of this aspect, but its centrality is obvious. To follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance is to let yourself be absolved of guilt. It is the essence of the Atonement. It is the core of the curriculum. The imagined usurping of functions not your own is the basis of fear… hmmm so to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance, to ask what should be done in this moment is to absolve yourself of any guilt and fear that comes from thinking you may not have given the right answer and that you have taken over a function that was not yours to do, leading you into fear,… so that’s another advantage, avoiding all that by simply asking the Holy Spirit…”

Thank you for joining me on this journey through the ACIM Manual for Teachers. If this brought up questions or concerns which you would like to voice I would be happy to listen and contemplate with you.  It is such a blessing to have the ACIM Manual for Teachers as a loving guide.  Words are not enough to express the gratitude and so I will humbly and in oneness allow gratitude to be expressed though the Heart of Being. With Love, Namaste 

📖Meditate and Contemplate ACIM Manual for Teachers with Rev. Karen Worth.

💬Here is a general section in the forum where you can share your daily contemplations.

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