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A Magical Service

Usually I leave my “blogging” on my blog, but thought to share it here too.

This month I led a service at the UU Church in Pittsfield accompanied by an astonishing musician: Jason Curran.  Not only is his music amazing, but the selections he chooses to compliment a service seem magical.  If you ever see a listing for a performance of his, gift yourself by attending.

Gratitude:

A Very Special Thank You to Jason Curran for his beautiful music and co-creative spirit.  Felt like spiritual alchemy in ways I simply cannot explain and will not try at this time. Other than to say, he brought tears to my eyes with his rendition of “Beautiful Dreamer” – he could not have known how special that song is to me, and more so now.

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New Moon in June

For those of us who feel called by the sixth source of our UU faith, many of us take time to pause at the phases of the Moon.  This can be a period of sacred solitude or communal ritual.  We have friends of many faith traditions who like to gather together at Twinkle’s Place and the new moon time is what we have chosen to open to our community.

The New Moon is a time of creation.  A time of aligning your faith-in-action to your deepest desires.

Join Us!

This June’s New Moon ritual will take place on June 15th after Twinkle’s birthday celebration.

Join Us!

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Some sources for New Moon information:

Mystic Mamma

Dark Star Astrology

 

Inviting teachers and leaders to join us in community…

Friends, do you feel called to teach and share your gifts?  We invite you to join us at Twinkle’s Place.

  • Lead a Sacred Ceremony on the New Moon
  • Facilitate a Workshop or Journeying Circle
  • Perform a Concert
  • Present a Talk
  • Create a TV Show
  • Teach Weekly Yoga Classes or Guided Meditations

Join us in the privacy of our home, or collaborate with us at a larger local venue such as local Unitarian Universalist Churches, Libraries, Wellness Centers and Theaters.  We are excited to discover what you feel called to share in community, and how we can help you do so.

Love,

Twinkle 

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Rayya & Liz Women’s Day 2015

“When I’m invited somewhere, then I probably belong there. People don’t invite me for the things that I lack; they invite me for the things that I bring.” –Rayya Elias

There are times when we realize it is time to move beyond the situation, relationship, or tribe we are in – our greatest obstacle to forward progress can be our own minds. Rayya Elias offers hard-won advice from her uphill battle out of addiction and pain towards a life of friendship, creativity and love. Elizabeth Gilbert leads this conversation on the stage at the Sydney Opera House during International Women’s Day.

 

 

Meet & Greet

Join us for a Meet and Greet on

Wednesday, April 29th – 10:00 AM – Noon.

This is a great time for those who are considering facilitating a workshop or class at Twinkle’s Place – or would just like to come hang out with us for a couple hours !  We will give you a tour and look forward to learning about your practice and discovering ways to collaborate with each other.

RSVP:

TwinkleManning@gmail.com

Heart-Centered Sacred Writing Workshop

Discover the sacredness in writing! 

New and Experienced writers of fiction, non-fiction, manuscripts, poetry or music will benefit from this interactive workshop. Learn how to access your personal well of Universal Wisdom and begin to write the book you have inside you.

Presented by “Twinkle” Marie Manning.

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May 13th, 2015

9am-Noon

$60

$50 for participants who sign up by April 18th.

Includes a complimentary copy of Women of Spirit published by Matrika Press.

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Book Discussion Titles Selected

Each month “Twinkle” Marie Manning hosts a book discussion group for friends.

NOTE: This year our Book Group will meet in the evening-time 6:00pm-8:00pm the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise posted.

BOOK GROUP 2017: January, February, March

January – Living the Good Life, How to Live Sanely and Simply in a Troubled World by Helen and Scott Nearing

February – True Love, A Practice for Awakening the Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

March – WOMAN Earth and Spirit, The Feminine in Symbol and Myth by Helen M. Luke

BOOK GROUP 2016: October, November, December

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October 19th – The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho

November 16th – Dreaming the Dark by Starhawk

December 21st December 14th – Centering by M.C. Richards

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SEPTEMBER BOOK GROUP 2016

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9:00am-11:00am

September 20th – Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

This is a book we often re-visit.  It holds many heart-truths to women whatever their daily lives look like.

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SUMMERTIME BOOK GROUP 2016

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9:00am-11:00am

July 20th – Simple Things by Jim Brickman

August 17th – Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments by Kenneth Keith

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INTRODUCING BOOK GROUP SESSION TWO:

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October 21st – Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

November 18th – Brida by Paulo Coelho

December 16th – The Sirian Redemption by Linda Tuck Jenkins

January 20th – The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan 

February 17th – The Age of Miracles by Marianne Williamson

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We are so happy to announce that these are the first five titles of 2015 we will be discussing at Twinkle’s Place on the third Wednesday of each month 9:00am-11:00am.

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May 20th – The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd

June 17th – The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho

July 15th – The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

August 19th – Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman

September 16th – Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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Mind Body Spirit Festival Belfast

“Twinkle” Marie Manning and her sister Laura Duffy will be participants at this year’s Mind Body Spirit Festival in Belfast, Maine.  Saturday, April 11th 10am-4pm. University of Maine Hutchison Center: 81 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine.

Twinkle opens the day by leading a “Sacred Writing Workshop” and Laura Duffy, Doula  will be present to meet and greet attendees.    They along with many other practitioners and experts. Be sure to stop by the Twinkle’s Place and Mainely Birthing tables.

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Belfast schedule 2015