LGBT Spirituality

Pause for a prayer break... EVERY Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 8 AM on Facebook Live and YouTube. Online only. This is a completely FREE 20 minutes of uplifting meditation 3 times per week offered by Rev. Barbara Kowalska. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@unityforspiritualgrowth6665 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNITYGREATERPORTLAND

**Release Your Inner Writer** **Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.** Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another. **Hosted by Kathy Nutt** **Kathy Nutt** is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling. Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few. **CREATING CONNECTION CANADA** is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner. **As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided. CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca E-TRANSFER: donations[@creatingconnection](http://creatingconnection/).ca

The Baltimore Psychedelic Society's "Trans/Non-Binary/Questioning Psychedelic Integration Group" meeting is open to all trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people, as well as gender questioning folks. This is a safe space to discuss and integrate psychedelic experiences as a gender-nonconforming person. The group is led by experienced facilitators in the trans community. The group will meet via Zoom every third Monday of the month from 7 - 9 pm (EST). (Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/TransIntegration)

Have you wished for, or unsuccessfully tried, to maintain a daily meditation practice? Here is your chance for success!! Learn a simple method, called Sahaja Yoga Meditation, to connect with your innate spiritual mechanism, and discover how it will help you stay more balanced, joyful, full of energy, and stress-free throughout the day. Like breathing, true meditation is just as easy, natural and free. Join us every weekday, Monday- Friday from 7:15 AM two 7:45 AM.

ANCHORING LIGHT TRANSMISSION CHANNELED MEDITATION EVERY MONDAY WITHOUT FAIL AT 7:00PM EST WITH BABA SHARONE Calling All Lightworkers to share their Light to assist in anchoring the Higher Celestial Light to our Sacred Planet and assist her and all her life in the Ascension. The Anchoring Light Transmission Channeled Meditation has been taking place every Monday evening without fail since July 16, 2007 with the Ascended Realms of Light. Participants who serve in anchoring this Celestial Radiant Light Energy benefit from the wisdom, guidance and grace that flows from it which brings forth healing, peace and Accelerated Spiritual Growth. We are now in THE SHIFT! If you resonate,YOU are part of the Spiritual Hierarchy and your Light is needed now in a deliberate and focused way to move forward in our collective Ascension. Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dIrkRqIXS6ODSfI5Kn6bDg

Join Anna for a relaxing hour of energy healing, releasing Energy Blockages, and Reinvigorate your chakras. Everyone needs to take more time self-care in these transformational times! Gift yourself one hour to let go and receive. Energy healing will occur when you open yourself to receiving the loving energy of the universe from your Oneness Consciousness. Everyone who is attending will receive a remote energy healing transmission and experience a guided meditation. This Event is lovingly hosted By Anna Bojczuk— a Registered nurse with over 40 years of experience and a gifted Energy worker. Anna is also a long-time volunteer and inspiration in the Being One Center Community. Suggested Donation $10 To Donate Visit: www.beingonecenter.org/support

All we need is love and some spiritual guidance to help us walk in this world. God loves you no matter what anyone tells you. You are not an abomination but you are a child of God. Achurch4Me MCC is a place to find peace, comfort and always needed prayer. Stop by any Sunday, our doors, hearts and arms are open to receive you. http://www.achurch4me.org (773) 373-9916

Queer spirituality is often pushed aside by religion but thrives in the context of universal spiritual truths. You are a holy, divine and worthy of God's love and the love of others when we learn to be aware to the blocks to love's existence. Fear, Anger, Hate and Anxiety keep us from the truth of who we are and removing them is the miracle that heals our perceptions of ourselves, our relationships and the world. Through sharing our experiences and the universal spiritual truths from A Course in Miracles (ACIM) we see our brother as ourselves and heal the separation to allow love, companionship and growth into our lives. Facilitated by Rev. Peter Graham. “When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him you will see yourself. As you treat him you will treat yourself. As you think of him you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself." A Course in Miracles Online Study Group sponsored by the Community Miracles Center, San Francisco

Service time: 11 AM Pacific Time, Every Sunday (12 PM-MST, 1 PM-CST, 2 PM-EST, 7 PM-U.K.) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82964676573?pwd=ZzE4Q21yZlZPdUpTSXJKTmNHdDJodz09 Meeting ID: 829 6467 6573 Passcode: 411576 Please come and join us this Sunday! Thank you :) Welcome to CelebrateLIFE! "Spiritualism is a religion and philosophy of life focused on joy, harmony, and a fear-free understanding of the continuity of life. - Spiritualists believe that God or Infinite Intelligence is ALL That Is, expressing through all creation by love, light, and law. Humanity, the most complex of life on earth, reaches this Divine Source through prayer, meditation, listening to the inner awareness, and service. Why service? Because every living thing is a part of God, so as we serve life we also serve the Higher Energies. Life is consciousness - without consciousness, there is no existence. Consciousness is the totality of one's thoughts, feelings, emotions, and impressions on the mind. The state of thinking is how we create our consciousness. Spiritualism teaches that through the Law of Action/Reaction or Cause/Effect we take control of our lives as we control our thoughts. Positive thinking leads to happiness and assists the individual to grow" from NSAC.

Join us for some respite from the turbulent times we are facing. We will be gathering virtually each week to uplift each other with prayer and words of inspiration. Victor Luna will be leading these 30-minute prayer services on Monday nights; tune in from wherever you are for a time to pause and reflect. **Please RSVP by emailing (fcc@fccpomona.org), calling the Church Office (909-622-1144), or sending us a message with your email address through Meetup.**

Lectio simply means “read” or “text”. It is a prayerful reading of a text multiple times (Scripture), interspersed with silence. The “Lectio at Lunch” practice is provided to offer you an additional avenue of spiritual practice during a time of physical distance. It will be offered weekly on Tuesdays from 12:15-12:45 via Zoom. **If you would like to participate, please send a message via Meet-Up with your email address; we will then send you the Zoom link.**

Queer spirituality is often pushed aside by religion but thrives in the context of universal spiritual truths. You are a holy, divine and worthy of God's love and the love of others when we learn to be aware to the blocks to love's existence. Fear, Anger, Hate and Anxiety keep us from the truth of who we are and removing them is the miracle that heals our perceptions of ourselves, our relationships and the world. Through sharing our experiences and the universal spiritual truths from A Course in Miracles (ACIM) we see our brother as ourselves and heal the separation to allow love, companionship and growth into our lives. Facilitated by Rev. Peter Graham. “When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him you will see yourself. As you treat him you will treat yourself. As you think of him you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself." A Course in Miracles Online Study Group sponsored by the Community Miracles Center, San Francisco

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg