Welcome, ACIM, Dr. Hawkins and Spiritual Book Lovers!

This group is for everyone interested in A Course In Miracles ("acim") and talking with people interested in acim, spiritual topics and similar philosophies....this group will be at a table for people interested in more joy and spiritual discussions over lunch. This is also an opportunity to meet in person teacher(s) and student(s) of acim so that you can continue conversations online, through email, phone, message boards, etc. This acim-spiritual group is part of the Friendship Archway Alliance so you can also meet members of many other similar Meetup groups co-sponsored by the same nonprofit organization. We come together at the same time on the 3rd Sundays for general networking.

A Course in Miracles (lesson 61, workbook page 102, says "I am the Light of the world." If you seek Enlightenment and your intention is to serve humanity, please come and introduce yourself to the Organizer Committee leaders who share your intention. Discover several fascinating opportunities if you are in-between jobs and are ready to serve to move toward higher levels of awareness.

Many students/teachers of ACIM are part of the host committee so they may be circulating and not sitting at the acim table. You can talk to them after you finish your lunch. Please practice ACIM principles of being truly helpful and perceiving the Divinity in others, being unattached to your personal expectations or form, etc. Once you have connected in person, if you like, you can arrange study group activities or mutual support or telephone coaching. Let the Organizers know if you wish to organize followup study groups.

This is a step toward leaving the past behind and beginning to practice and apply the principles of ACIM with new contacts ie. be forgiving and be willing to be truly helpful , moving ahead by helping out. If you are interested in helping to develop a spiritual, wellness and creative center in Wash. DC, please introduce yourself to the co-organizers and ask for the . Also see http://www.acim.org for lessons in acim.

See you on the Third Sundays in 2009: Jan 18; Feb 15; March 15; April 19; May 17; June 21; July 19; Aug 16; Sep 20; Oct 18; Nov 15; Dec 20, 2009. There will be special Friendship Archway Awards presented at the Dec. 20, 2009 and Jan. 17, 2010 events.

Please apply ACIM principles by sharing messages of appreciation, this is a great way to introduce yourself and demonstrating your commitment, see http://www.meetup.com/dailyappreciations/ click message board, click Daily Appreciations or join at http://dailyappreciations.net and posts in the Appreciation Blog. There is no charge, however donations are welcome and are tax-deductible. We also sponsor related Meetup groups including http://www.meetup.com/coaching/ meetup.com/buddhists/ meetup.com/advancement/ meetup.com/organizers/

The Friendship Archway Alliance events provide you with ongoing opportunities each month to make new contacts, develop professional and leadership skills and mentor, give back, and enjoy sharing whatever may be of interest or benefit to others. For more info on the nonprofit collaboration and co-sponsor see www.archway2.org The group meets with others who are interested in the personal and spiritual growth.

For free online workbook lessons of A Course In Miracles, see http://www.acim.org look for online lessons, left column, also you can hear the lessons. Join us for our weekly Friday study group for support! Thanks!