Knoxville Spiritual Experiences Group

 
 
 

Knoxville ECK Center Re-Opening!

*** Please Note: The Knoxville Eckankar Center has Moved to a Different Suite #113 in the same Suburban Office Plaza (still at 301 S. Gallaher View Road). We are now around the back, with easy first floor access. Look for the familiar Big Blue Star in the Window! :-)

Our Knoxville Eckankar Center has Re-Opened! Everyone is invited, but there are a number of rules we need to follow:

0. If you are uncomfortable, or worried about being at risk for COVID, then feel free to stay home and join us on the inner.

1. If you have a fever, or feel sick (even if just a Cold or cough), please stay home and join us on the inner.

2. Everyone who comes to the ECK Center will need to wear a mask. There are not guaranteed to be any extra masks at the Center, so please bring your own cloth mask.

3. Since we have to wear a mask at all times, we can't have food after our services as this would require removal of our masks.

4. We will try to keep social distancing as best we can. For example, if we sit in every other seat in the circle we can accommodate 12 people at the new Center. 15 would be the absolute max in the Center itself. If we have too many people at a particular activity, then we will consider moving outside where we can spread out more.

5. Social distancing will require us to be more mindful of things we have come to love such as hugs and handshakes. There is not a strict rule against these, but certainly not encouraged.

Again, if you don't feel comfortable attending, or following the rules,
it is fine to stay home and join the circle of love on the inner.

Thanks Much and May the Blessings Be!

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The ECK “Light and Sound” Service is Eckankar’s version of a “Worship Service”, yet this is actually very much like the regular monthly Meetup discussions that we hold together to discuss various spiritual topics.

An ECK Clergy reads a passage or two from the Eckankar writings and then facilitates a vibrant group discussion based on the reading. The last portion of the service features the special gift of a selected Spiritual Exercise of ECK, which is an opportunity for You to go into contemplation and explore your own divine inner worlds.

People from all walks of life share their perspectives and experiences to celebrate a life lived in harmony with Divine Spirit. Dynamic speakers and original creative arts demonstrate the gifts found through daily practice of the spiritual principles taught in Eckankar. Find out how singing HU, an ancient name for God, can open your heart to God's love.

You are invited to come and experience spiritual growth and fellowship as you explore what could be your next spiritual step.

All are welcome to come and share with us in this beautiful loving discussion.

May the Blessings Be.

 
 
 

God Loves through Animals! Let Them Open Your Heart
Do you have a special bond with your animal companion? Do they have a mission? Go to heaven? Are they seen in your dreams? Animals are Soul too! Join us to share your personal experiences and learn more about the Divine nature of Love through exploring your relationships with your furred, feathered, and scaled companions Soul to Soul. What have your animal companions taught you?

Check out the Animals are Soul Blog for heart warming stories of wondrous experiences with these Souls. RSVP to get the Zoom link to this 3 session event. Here are the topics:

March 9: God Loves Through Animals: Letting Them Open Our Hearts
April 13: Our Spiritual Connection With Animals
May 11: Animal Afterlife: Do Our Animals Go to Heaven?

 
 
 

Book Discussion!

The Spiritual Laws of Life, by Harold Klemp
Third Quarterly Session, 3rd Tuesday in February, March, April
6:30 p.m. Central, 7:30 p.m. Eastern

"The real purpose of this life is to learn the spiritual laws so that we become masters in our own right."
⏤Harold Klemp, How to Find God, page 309**

There exist wonderful truths⏤spiritual laws that nourish us, one and all. Laws of wisdom, freedom, and charity, or divine love. How can we shape our lives and destiny to live in harmony with them?

As awakened captains of our destiny, we can meet today's challenges in a more relaxed and happy way. The spiritual laws of life give us many resources to make the very best decision at any one moment.

Let's dive deep into the spiritual laws! We will study them online via Zoom in quarterly sessions over the next year. Join us for one session or all. Here's the third quarter topics:

Laws of Freedom
February 21: Connecting Diamonds, Destiny, Detachment
March 21: Discrimination, Economy, Facsimiles, Invisible Laws
April 18: Karma

This book is available in Kindle or paperback at an online bookstore.

Everyone is welcome to join our Meetup Groups! Login, become a member if you haven't already, and RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

 
 
 

Knoxville ECK Center Re-Opening!

*** Please Note: The Knoxville Eckankar Center has Moved to a Different Suite #113 in the same Suburban Office Plaza (still at 301 S. Gallaher View Road). We are now around the back, with easy first floor access. Look for the familiar Big Blue Star in the Window! :-)

Our Knoxville Eckankar Center has Re-Opened! Everyone is invited, but there are a number of rules we need to follow:

0. If you are uncomfortable, or worried about being at risk for COVID, then feel free to stay home and join us on the inner.

1. If you have a fever, or feel sick (even if just a Cold or cough), please stay home and join us on the inner.

2. Everyone who comes to the ECK Center will need to wear a mask. There are not guaranteed to be any extra masks at the Center, so please bring your own cloth mask.

3. Since we have to wear a mask at all times, we can't have food after our services as this would require removal of our masks.

4. We will try to keep social distancing as best we can. For example, if we sit in every other seat in the circle we can accommodate 12 people at the new Center. 15 would be the absolute max in the Center itself. If we have too many people at a particular activity, then we will consider moving outside where we can spread out more.

5. Social distancing will require us to be more mindful of things we have come to love such as hugs and handshakes. There is not a strict rule against these, but certainly not encouraged.

Again, if you don't feel comfortable attending, or following the rules,
it is fine to stay home and join the circle of love on the inner.

Thanks Much and May the Blessings Be!

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Come Experience the “Sound of Soul”, a free event shared every 4th Sunday at 11:00am in the Knoxville ECKANKAR Center!

The Sound of Soul (https://www.eckankar.org/hu.html)

“Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life. It is freely given - a gift beyond measure. . . .

. . . Love is love.

And you are that. HU is the Sound of Soul.”

• Sri Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul

You have the potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. Singing HU can bring these to you—through the Light and Sound of God (http://www.eckankar.org/light.html).

Throughout the ages, followers of many spiritual traditions have used prayer, the singing of holy words, and meditation to bring themselves closer to God. In the same way, those who have discovered HU, an ancient name for God, sing it for their spiritual upliftment.

Regardless of your beliefs or religion, you can sing HU to become happier and more secure in God's love.

"HU is woven into the language of life. It is the Sound of all sounds. It is the wind in the leaves, falling rain, thunder of jets, singing of birds, the awful rumble of a tornado. . . . Its sound is heard in laughter, weeping, the din of city traffic, ocean waves, and the quiet rippling of a mountain stream. And yet, the word HU is not God. It is a word people anywhere can use to address the Originator of Life."

—Harold Klemp (http://www.eckankar.org/Harold/index.html)