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- Written by: Unitarian Universalists of Lake County
The service begins at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 3810 Main St. in Kelseyville.
With spiritual reflection and consideration, this service will focus on the unique-to-the-world environment of Clear Lake and its future, taking inspiration from music, poetry, story and the contemplation of a dozen impressionistic color photos of Clear Lake and its beautiful environs.
The photos are taken by local photographer Ruth Stierna, who is a member of the church.
The service will look with fresh eyes at the unique, natural environment of Clear Lake – both an ancient and modern wonder that has sustained itself for hundreds of millennia and continues to do so.
Yet in this new age of its life, there are opportunities for us to protect and conserve the lake.
Guests are welcome to attend.
For more information, call 707-533-4491.
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- Written by: Upper Lake Community Church
The class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. am at Upper Lake Senior Support Services, 9410 Mendenhall Avenue.
If you miss that class you can join him at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall at the Upper Lake Community Church, 604 Clover Valley Road, at the corner of First Street and Clover Valley Road.
"Lectio divina" or "divine reading" is a way of reading the Scriptures whereby we gradually let go of our own agenda and open ourselves to what God wants to say to us. In other words we “listen with the ear of our heart” and is a way to experience Scripture in a more deeply personal way.
There are four parts, or stages, to lectio divina – reading, reflection, response and rest. It is said that it is best to start by quieting your mind and heart and pray for the Spirit’s guidance.
The first part, reading, is where there is a slow and gradual reading of a Scripture passage.
The second part, reflection, is where we think about the text we have read and reflect upon it so that we take from it what God wants to give us.
The third part, response, is where we leave our thinking aside and simply let our hearts speak to God. What is God trying to show us through a word or phrase?
The fourth stage, rest, is where we let go not only of our own ideas but also our words and thoughts. We simply rest in the Word of God. We listen at the deepest level of our being to God who speaks within us with a still small voice and as we listen, we are gradually transformed from within. Hopefully we will take what we read in the Word of God into our daily lives.
It’s like eating: First we taste, then we chew on it and break it down, then we swallow and the food nourishes us and helps us to be healthy and grow and finally, after eating we are refreshed, restored and can rest.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
World Communion Sunday takes place the first Sunday of every October, promotes Christian unity and focuses on the observance of communion.
It is a time for remembering that around the globe – in different languages, with different traditions and customs – the Lord’s Supper is celebrated.
It is both a joyous and meaningful receiving of Jesus’ sacred meal and exposure to different Christian traditions from around the world.
As a truly global celebration the Upper Lake Community Church has invited people from the congregation to have bread from their own ethnic heritages.
This year in addition to their native breads, representing the Body of Christ, broken for us, part of the liturgy will be spoken in Tagalog, the native language of the Philippines, recited by Vicky Casido, French recited by Jean Pierre Zombil and German recited by Tamara Newby.
World Communion Sunday is one of those moments in the church year that can pass by with little fanfare and without most of the people in your congregation really understanding what and why they celebrate that day.
Let them know why World Communion Sunday is important and to continue celebrating the day – a day that has become much more than just a symbol in the worldwide communion of the Christian community.
The more a congregation knows about World Communion Sunday, the more likely it is that it will have its intended effect.
The church is located at 604 Clover Valley Road.
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- Written by: Center for Spiritual Living
The labyrinth will be open on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Be a part of a rolling wave peaceful energy as the earth turns. If you have not walked a labyrinth before, there will be someone to give helpful hints, but it’s always good to remember that there are only right ways to walk a labyrinth. It’s a chance to “find your way.”
The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 741 S. Oak St., Ukiah. A love donation will be taken.
For more information, please call Reverend Dr. Candice Becket at 707-462-3564.