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Failure is Not an Option – It’s inevitable – 2015 Berry Street Essay
The words of Rev. Sean Parker Dennison, Rev. Meg Riley, and especially Rev. Ian White Maher, shared during the Berry Street Essay and Responses at GA in Portland, OR will remain with us for a long time to come, hopefully forever.
Video:
https://uuma.site-ym.com/?BSE2015Video
Essay:
https://uuma.site-ym.com/mpage/BSE2015
Responses:
https://uuma.site-ym.com/mpage/BSEResponse2015
Source:
Goddess Covenant Circle Reunion 2015
Sunday night I gathered with a large group of women in Concord, MA. It was a reunion for a group that had been in existence for 25 years. While based in the nearby Unitarian church, most of the women do not identify as UU, yet find enlightenment in paths provided by UU Women and Religion authors, teachers and curriculum such as Cakes for the Queen of Heaven and Liz Fisher’s Rise Up and Call Her Name. (The latter, a courses that Bozena and Twinkle have taught…Liz being a friend of Twinkle’s) What a delight to gather with these women from all walks of life, whom at one time or the present have been part of Concord’s Women’s Goddess Covenant Circle! Several had either moved away or gone a separate path early on, and me, having joined a mere six years ago, had not met many of such “elders” til Sunday night. Likewise new members joined since I left for my sabbatical a year ago. Strangers in life. Yet we shared many of the same favorite memories this group offered each of us. Ritual, ceremonies, seasons, and circles. Creating clay Goddesses, wands, sacred cloths and altars. Dancing. Poetry. Chanting. While the entire group had never gathered as one, one we were indeed as we stepped into the ancient rhythms of this covenant.
Margaret Stewart, the “Mother” and “Weaver” of the circle had gathered several readings, one the Mother handed to me to read. Surprised I was to discover it was a poem (“Autumn Moon”) I had written in 2011 for a New Moon Circle I had led. What an honor to know that housed in the Circle’s Treasure Chest is my work and gifts to be passed on to future generations. In gratitude and grace I share this poem with you now.
Autumn Moon
Even as the wheel turns
from this season
to the next
She remains steadfast
in her wisdom
Vibrant colors in the trees
Our storehouse brimming
with Summer’s harvest
Gathered round our Circle
Fire warming our
hearths & hearts
Welcoming the darkness
of the new moon
As it allows the truth
of our Soul’s desire
to shine from within
We offer up our
fears & sadness
to be taken by
the Autumn wind
Our intentions clear
& for the highest good
We beseech her support
& guidance
As we enter this time of inner
reflection & solitude
We accept the Divine
fulfillment of our desires
Embracing Life Fully
Thank you Goddess
Maiden, Mother, Crone
Thank you Circle
of my own
Autumn Moon we thank you too
For the comfort of your season.
Introducing New Book Group Titles
October 21st – Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
November 18th – Brida by Paulo Coelho
December 16th – Starpeople: The Sirian Redemption by Linda Tuck Jenkins
January 20th – The Twelfth Wife by Indu Sundaresan
February 17th – The Age of Miracles by Marianne Williamson
New Moon in Leo 2015
The New Moon in Leo is an expansive time. Here at Twinkle’s Place our home feels open in ways it has not in many many months. Perhaps because we have one less resident temporarily at this time and the energy is moving with more ease. Perhaps too because new and better things are on the horizon.
Mystic Mamma contributors tell us it is a time of sparkling creativity!
And to that we can certainly claim true, for this summer itself has been filled with such creativity and the closer we come to the new moon, the more powerful and vibrant the feeling is. Transitional times are upon us all.
Gather with us on August 14th to welcome the New Moon phases of creativity in its fullest manifestation. With the clear energy of our home, allow yourself to embrace your divinity and call in your deepest desires.
Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a Blue Moon THIS Happens:
* Blue Moon Circle
* Lammas Celebration
Tonight
7pm
Twinkle’s Place
www.TwinklesPlace.org
For information about why we honor the cycles of the Moon visit the About page.
Reverence for Life – UU Animal Ministry
When I lived in Concord, MA, I was delighted that my home congregation – First Parish in Concord – had a Reverence for Life group. Each month a vegan potluck was hosted that showcased such delicious food! Additionally, a guest speaker would present to those assembled. It was a beautiful way to begin to inculcate a deeper understanding of true reverence for life – all beings and truly begin to take steps towards living into our first principle of the inherent worth and dignity of all along with respect for the interdependent web of life for which we are all part of.
Below is a link to the UU Animal Ministry:
http://www.uuam.org/whoweare.php
And, for specific ways on how to include Reverence for Life programs into your ministry, visit this page:
By special request – Twinkle offers Workshop: Multi-Media Vision Board
Join “Twinkle” Marie Manning September 23rd, 2015 for this special workshop at Twinkle’s Place to create a beautiful multi-media representation of your deepest desires and foremost goals!
Early registrations by August 23: $125
✫ Create your personalized vision board!
✫ Clear and release limitations!
✫ Energetically balance and align to your Soul’s Purpose and Heart’s Desire!
✫ Learn special manifesting techniques!
✫ Enhance your life!
“Creating a vision board is probably one of the most valuable visualization tools available to you. This powerful tool serves as your image of the future – a tangible representation of where you are going. It represents your dreams, your goals, and your ideal life.” – Jack Canfield
“An affirmation board is a self-portrait. It’s a presentation of everything your entire being says yes to.” – Louise Hay & Robert Holden, Ph.D.
Throughout her years in television interviewing renown individuals who achieved success beyond their wildest dreams, Twinkle discovered that they all utilized envisioning techniques to achieve their goals! From Nobel Peace Laureates, to Pro Surfers, NBA Allstars to Rock ’n Roll Legends, each had a clear vision of what they wanted to accomplish and used visual tools to do just so.
This Workshop takes Vision Board creation to the level of Art. Not mere paper and glue, but a full on multi-media masterpiece reflection of your goals and dreams!
Each participant receives in advance a booklet of worksheets to complete in preparation for the workshop. You will arrive with clearer purpose of your dreams and gain understanding of any limitations that have been holding you back from manifesting that which you most want.
We cover the practical how-to of vision board creation, as well as offer special techniques to help you energetically balance, align your purpose and manifest into reality.
Overview of the Workshop:
8:30am
✫ Meet & Greet participants
9:00am
✫ Discuss Worksheet revelations
10:00am
✫ Guided Meditation
✫ First Coat on Vision Boards
✫ Dive into cutting out pictures and sharing what we’ve each brought with us
11:30pm
✫ Everyone is welcome to bring a bagged lunch, and we will also serve some vegetarian and vegan sandwiches.
12:30pm
✫ Review Manifestation Styles and Added Techniques
✫ Vision Board Creation
2:30pm
✫ Share Masterpieces and with Mantra Energy
3:30pm – 4:30pm
✫ Snacks and Mingling
Join Us!
Twinkle’s Place
September 23rd
TwinkleManning@gmail.com
RSVP:
Delegate Report for UUA GA 2015
New Moon in July
Cleo is eagerly anticipating our monthly New Moon ritual.
July’s New Moon is in Cancer. A perfect time for accessing our inner most desires, communicating our feelings, and honoring our emotions.
Dive deep as you plant seeds of creation for your highest good, cultivating self-love and compassion.
With several of our regular participants leaving town for vacations later this week and others in our community have various conflicting plans, we have decided to have this month’s New Moon gathering a day early:
Join us Wednesday July 15th, 7pm at Twinkle’s Place.
Twinkle will lead the ritual as we honor this sacred time of the month and prepare for what is next on our journeys.