Common Ground September Newsletter

LIFE PURPOSE & YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO MONEY
Spiritual Guidelines to Financial & Personal Fulfillment

During the month of SEPTEMBER Reverend Glenda and Reverend Judy will explore the hidden landscape of beliefs, behavior patterns, and habits that underlie how we use money and other forms of energy.

They will help us work toward cultivation of an ongoing guide for living in which we access our own inner wisdom and move with ease and clarity toward our goals and dreams.

They will explore ways to express our life's intentions through meaningful goals and ways to live in forgiveness, support and abundance.

Together we will embrace the idea:
"that money is neither spiritual nor nonspiritual. It's simply energy. It is here to be used wisely, consciously, and with enjoyment. The question is: What are we using our money for?"

Join us this month as we learn to approach our financial and personal lives with a sense of optimism, clarity, and openness, instead of dread.

Resources include:

· The Energy of Money, by Maria Nemeth, Ph.D

This title is available in the Book Boutique at 20% discount during September (Quantity Limited)

Sunday Morning Inspiration Services Weekly:
9:00 to 10:00 am and 10:30 to 11:30 am

Kids' Enrichment Program at 10:30 am

Talk titles for September:

· September 5: Opening the Door to Your Dreams

· September 12: You Can't Affirm Away Scarcity

· September 19: Dancing with the Monkey

· September 26: Turning Obstacles Into Miracles

Watch Recent Talks On Video

Robert Fields: Appearing at Both Services Every Sunday in September.

Harold Payne, guest musician at both services on Sunday, September 19

Thank You for Your Generosity!
Common Ground is solely supported by the gracious offerings of its spiritual community and friends.

2010 Newsletter Archives

SEPTEMBER CLASSES & EVENTS
Sunday Morning Inspiration Services 9:00 to 10:00 am & 10:30 to 11:30 am

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS

· Crossing Over Ceremony
Wednesday, September 1, 7 pm

· Old Fashioned Community Picnic
Sunday, September 5, 1 pm
Yorba Regional Park
(See following article)

KID'S CALENDAR

· Kids' Enrichment Program ~ Weekly, Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 am

· Conscious Parenting Support Group ~ Thursday, September 2, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering

OUTREACH

· Standing In Peace: Facilitated by Carol Marshall, Irvine Blvd @ Prospect Ave ~ Tuesdays, 4 to 5 pm

NEW

· Energy of Money ~ 12-Week Series, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm, Beginning September 7 ~ $20 per week

· Candlelight Meditation ~ Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22 & 19, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering

· Lovingkindness: Opening the Heart & Cultivating Metta, with Reverend Craig Phillips ~ Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28 & October 5, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ $10 per person

· Life Transitions Healing Grief Group ~ Wednesday, September 15, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering

· Classic Movie Night: Inherit the Wind ~ Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 pm ~ $5 per person

ONGOING

· A Course in Miracles: Exploring the 50 Miracle Principles, with Craig Phillips Thursdays, Weekly , 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering

· Eckhart Tolle Book Study ~ New Earth: Weekly, Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30 pm ~ Love Offering

· RECYCLE SUNDAY : Sunday, September 19

· Reiki Healing Circle: Tuesdays, September 14 & 28, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering

· Spiritual Group Counseling: Wednesday, September 8, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Love Offering

· Tao Te Ching , with Craig Phillips, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, September 1 & 15, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ $10 per session

· Tai Chi & Qi Gong, with Craig Phillips, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, September 8 & 22, 7 to 8:30 pm ~ $15 per session

· Women's Wisdom Circle: Tuesdays, September 14 & 28, 10 to 11:30 am ~ Love Offering

VENUE EVENTS

· Development 1: Developing your spiritual path & intuition, with Bob Lewis ~ Saturday, September 11, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm ~ $20 per person

· Development 2 : Advanced students in spiritual and psychic awareness, with Bob Lewis ~ Saturday, September 25, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm ~ $20 per person

· LightLovers Studio ~ Saturday, September 11, 2 to 4 pm ~ $20 per session

COMMON GROUND COACHING
POWER SESSIONS

· Power Sessions by appointment only

Be sure to look for updates and details of activities in weekly email notices.

Ongoing weekly classes continue as scheduled. Check our At-a-Glance Calendar for information.

COMMUNITY PICNIC
Old Fashioned Fun

During Labor Day weekend, on Sunday, September 5, at 1 pm, Common Ground Tustin and Common Ground Corona will gather together for an old fashioned community picnic.

The picnic will take place in a reserved pavilion (#4) at Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim just off the 91 freeway. (Carpooling is encouraged!)

Burgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings will be provided and prepared by chefs from both communities who will share barbecuing duties at the grills.

Fun and easy games will provide a way for everyone to get to know each other.

· A traditional cake walk (sort of like musical chairs - in case you are wondering) will offer a chance for 12 awesome cakes to go home with winners.

· A 'dress-up' relay race will provide a silly experience of donning various accessories (hats, shoes/size very large, etc) while navigating a simple obstacle course. (each community will provide 'dress-up' items for the other team)

· A scavenger hunt will take place throughout the event and invite picnickers to hunt for various recycle items and help tidy the park in the process

· A collection of board games will be available for those who want to chat and demonstrate expertise at Scrabble, checkers, Trivial Pursuit, etc.

Those attending are invited to sign up to bring a pot luck side dish for sharing. We need 4 salads, 4 fruit dishes, 4 chips & dips, and 4 desserts - for 10 to 15 people - from each community.

Please bring your own beverages, blankets and lawn chairs. Plates and utensils will be provided.

EVERYONE INVITED

Please join us for our First Annual Community Picnic!

CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT
Inherit the Wind

Common Ground is pleased to offer Classic Movie Night, monthly gatherings in the comfort of the Salon, screening award winning classic films. Every fourth Wednesday of the month a different film will be viewed.

Those who are interested in this gathering are invited to come at 6 pm and bring an appetizer to share. Please bring your own beverage (wine is fine).

Screening will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Inherit the Wind will be shown on September 22.

This classic film, starring Spencer Tracy, was nominated for four Oscars. It is based on a real-life case that took place in 1925 in which two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution. Inherit the Wind remains relevant today.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

CONGRATULATIONS COMMON GROUND CORONA
Celebrating Three Years as Spiritual Community

We are pleased to congratulate Reverend Danell Wheeler, founder and inspirational leader of Common Ground Corona, a satellite location of Common Ground.

On September 19, 2010, Common Ground Corona will celebrate its third year as spiritual community. In celebration, the community has planned a colorful fiesta which will take place under the stars on the grounds adjacent to their meeting place at Corona Heritage Park.

Reverend Danell pioneered Common Ground Corona after having completed ministerial training through Emerson Theological Institute and upon completion of internship under Reverend Glenda and Reverend Judy. The process took several years of diligent effort and culminated in becoming a Common Ground Licensed Minister in July of 2006. Reverend Danell was ordained in February 2009.

Corona Heritage Park is the spiritual community's second location. They are growing rapidly. Now, in response to positive trends in attendance, Reverend Danell will be adding a second Sunday service to accommodate more people.

Please take time to join us in honoring and congratulating Reverend Danell and the entire Common Ground Corona Community. They have accomplished an awesome vision.

RAFFLE WINNER
Bob & Pat Gover

govers Common Ground's Summer Raffle was a huge success!

The chance to win a 42" Sharp Aquos LCD HDTV generated tremendous enthusiasm. 150 tickets were sold at $25 each making odds of winning good.

Toward the end of the raffle an anonymous donor purchased the remaining block of unsold tickets to hasten the drawing.

In a public drawing, which was held during announcements at the 10:30 am Sunday service on August 22, Bob Gover's name was drawn. Bob was delighted to win and immediately donated the value of the TV back to Common Ground.

Because of the awesome support of the community and Bob's generous gesture, the Summer Raffle netted a total of $3737.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this a big success!

PRAYER & MEDITATION
May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine upon your window pane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near to you and May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. Traditional Irish Blessing

Life is prayer at Common Ground.

Those needing prayer support are invited to make Prayer Requests on-line or by placing a request in the prayer box in the Lobby.

There are no fees for prayer at Common Ground.

TITHING
As We Give, So Shall We Receive ~ Common Ground is truly blessed and in turn becomes a blessing in the world

Common Ground reaches out to the global community through its spiritual practice of conscious giving.

Giving back to the world is an important aspect of its mission and vision. A balanced integral approach is reflected in conscious selection of 501c3 qualified programs and institutions to which Common Ground provides its tithes each month.

Recipients of Common Ground tithes include: Seeds of Light helping children and families affected by the AIDS crisis in South Africa; IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences), advancing the science of consciousness and human experience to serve individual and collective transformation; The Hunger Project, a global, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger; Mary's Kitchen, providing services that support and enhance the quality of life for the hungry and homeless of Orange County; Kiva, empowering people to lift themselves out of poverty; Disability Rights California, affirmatively addressing the needs of the traditionally underserved and underrepresented disability community; Project HOPE School, (Homeless Outreach Program in Education), helping children without permanent homes transition into the mainstream educational system; Walking Shield, helping to improve the quality of life for American Indian families; Direct Relief International, supporting the immediate medical needs of earthquake victims in Haiti; and Heifer International, working with communities to find long-term solutions to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth; Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center, dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured native California wildlife.

The organizations to which Common Ground tithes are meaningful programs where people from the spiritual community and its friends are already serving with heart and hand and supporting with time and treasure.