January 2009

Divine Liturgy: Sundays @ 10am

The Shrine of Holy Wisdom is a radically inclusive spiritual community seeking gnosis through the inner teachings of the Christos-Sophia: a western path to enlightenment.            

Liturgical assignments

Jan. 4 ~  The Great Solemnity of the Epiphany ~ Procession of the Magi with the Schola Cantorum.

Liturgy of the Magi

Acolyte: Cat Serpone               

Greeter:  Joyce Carlson

Lector: Cheryl Cross

Music: Angie Bobst

Bring a wrapped gift to share with someone of either gender. Keep the cost under $10 please.  We invite you all to share with us the rich & diverse traditions offered at the Shrine of Holy Wisdom.

Jan. 11 ~ Mystical Liturgy of the Beloved

Acolyte: Zachary Scott

Greeter:  Melissa Fletcher

Music: Anna Kalusa

Jan. 18 ~ East Indian Pooja

Acolyte: Joyce Carlson

Greeter: Cheryl Cross

Lector: Jim Lane

Social Hour: Anna Kalusa                

Jan. 25 ~ Omnipresence Liturgy

Acolyte: Anna Kalusa

Greeter: Cat Serpone

Lector: Ingrid Bayer-Shoen

Music: Joyce Carlson

Spanish Language Liturgy~12:30

Acolyte: Ricardo Romero

Music: Angie Romero

              

ZEPHRYN  CONTE  IN  CONCERT Jan. 22nd - 7:00 PM                                 DON’T MISS IT!!!

 

Zephryn Conte, Music Director for Unity of Divine Love, is a multi-faceted artist, educator, healer and author with a rich professional career. Experience the dynamic range of Zephryn’s artistry… including song, poetry, dance, soul journeying, and spoken word In a dynamic New Year concert!

Tickets: $25.00 at the door –

$22.00 Advance Sales

RSVP required!

Call Zephryn at 480 774-9844.

BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY Radiant Light ~ Leading with the Soul

 Empowerment training with Rev. Debbi Brown

  • Understand and Connect with your Soul in a profound way
  • Experience more Peace, Unity and Love that stays with You
  • Move into your Heart Wisdom & flow with the Beauty & Abundance of Life
  • Expand Your Conscious Awareness & Awaken to Grace as a Power in your Life

Rev. Debbi Brown, an experienced professional as well as a highly trained intuitive channel, facilitates this personal exploration and study into the life of the soul, unity consciousness and enlightenment. Learn more about global awakening and the quantum shift taking place within humanity’s evolutionary journey. You will have the opportunity to move more deeply into your beautiful, soulful, spiritual expression here on earth. Through inward journeys, initiations and divine energy transmissions, awaken and live more joyfully connected to your Truth, Wisdom and Light. The four (4) classes meet on Mondays February 16, March 2, 16 & 30, from 7-9:30 pm. The fee is $35 per class or $120 for all four sessions. You are not obliga-

ted to attend all classes. However, if you attend all classes you receive a $20 discount as well as the full benefit of the entire course.

This is a wonderful opportunity being offered at the Shrine by a masterful teacher who is a Mentor, Trainer and a Minister of Soulful Living

To reserve your seat RSVP TODAY. You may reach Debbi by phone:

602-389-9862 or at

www.SoulLoveAndLight.com

Email: debbibrown@cox..net

 

BRO. ROBERT PIEPER to be ORDAINED DEACON

 

Bro. Robert Pieper, a seminarian with the Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church (LCAC), based in Scotland  under Bishop Alistair Bate will be raised to the order of Deacon by His Excellency Bishop Seraphim Eagar at the celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday, January 24th at 10 a.m. at the Shrine chapel. Many of you have had the opportunity to meet Bro. Robert who has been attending the liturgy regularly at the Shrine during the month of December. The public is invited to attend his ordination. 

 

This Month’s featured workshop

Saturday, January 24th   1:00 – 5:00 pm 

John of God Healing Circle  

 

Dr. James Lane and Cheryl Cross create this soul-felt tribute to the internationally renowned healer John of God of Brazil. Learn how to open to and focus spiritual energy for healing self and others. Sit in a spiritual current. Connect with Holy Healing Entities of the Light and much more.  Your investment is $55.  Contact Jim & Cheryl at (480) 897-5251 for more information & to RSVP.

 

Cheryl Cross    &    Dr. James Lane

 

Mark your calendars. Our Annual Fund-raising garden brunch is Saturday, April 18th! Invite friends & family!

 

Total contributions received from 11/24 - 12/23 were $2,600.00 Thank you all for your continued generosity!  Expenses for the month included:

·        Rent ~ $ 1,427.00

·        Electricity ~ $185

·        Professional Cleaning Services  ~  $150

·        Shambho ~  $100

·        Mariachis ~  $300

·        Total Sunday contributions= $885

·        The winner of the Christmas Shrine Box was Susie Hom.

TAIZE CHANTS & DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE / Tuesday, January 27tth @ 7:00 pm

Experience a new paradigm of community liturgical feast day celebrations for the entire calendar year with the Dances of Universal Peace at the Shrine of Holy Wisdom. Celebrate the Epiphany season with an inspirational evening of community chant and movement led by Jivani Joyce Carlson, local artist and Dances of Universal Peace facilitator who has danced in peace circles globally.  Jivani is a Sufi devotee walking the path of Universal Sufism which nurtures the recognition and experience of the Essence that lives within all faiths and all of life.  A $15 love offering is suggested.

To RSVP call Joyce at

480-250-1888 or e-mail painter4hire@cox.net