Good Intentions and Incomplete Efforts by Sean Parker Dennison
Indigo Picture Credit: Kris Nobis Cervantes
Chalica 2020 Day 6
Teaching Stillness to Children
We often forget that stillness is a skill. We often forget that small humans need help with this too. So here are two articles to help.
Silence and Expectant Waiting for Children from the Quaker Friends General Conference.
Teaching Stillness to Children from Lumi Power Yoga
Chalica 2020 Day 5
Where the Action Is by James Gertmenian
What on Earth Is Worth Saving by Jake Morrill
Blue Picture Credit: Kris Nobis Cervantes
Happy Hanukkah
Tonight starts the celebration of Hanukkah. From Chabad.org, “Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple” Read More here.
Light When It’s Dark by Tzvi Freeman
Chalica 2020 Day 4
Chalica 2020 Day Three
Just Breathe
Breath Meditation by Rev. Samuel A Trumbore
Let us turn inward now
Feel the rhythm of the breath.
In and out, In and out,
Find the peace of just being with the flow of the breath.
Letting go of yesterday and tomorrow.
Feel the restorative power of the peace of this moment.
A peace, large enough to open
to the concerns and sorrows that trouble us.
A stillness, quiet enough to respond
to the joys and celebrations that enliven us.
There is safety here in the rhythm of the breath.
The ebb and flow of life is enacted with each one.
Taking in oxygen sustenance,
Letting go of carbon dioxide waste.
Taking in the fullness of experience
Letting go of the residue that wants to cling to us.
Cultivate inner peace and inner safety
in this sanctuary
dedicated to cultivating the Spirit of Life
dedicated to being a beacon of love for all beings.
Chalica 2020 Day Two
Sunday, December 13, 2020
“The culture is telling us to go faster and faster, cram more and more into less and less time. One of the main benefits of slowing down is we start to get to know ourselves better; we find and forge the right path for us through life.” – Carl Honoré
This Sunday, Cricket Hall will give a lesson titled “Chalica: Seeking Joy and Stillness in the Principles”
We are forgoing meeting in person during the coronavirus epidemic, meeting instead through the magic of ZOOM. We share music, readings, and hymns on our usual presentation slides, have a story and a talk, and share joys and sorrows, as well as a virtual “coffee hour” discussion starting at 10:30, with the service at 11. If you prefer not to be seen, video is optional. If you would like to participate, please email westforkuu@gmail.com for details and a link, or for help with using ZOOM.
Please Join us for Worship.
If you are a regular attendee, we have added you to our Google Group if we had an email address. If you have not gotten a group email already, please email westforkuu@gmail.com so that we can add you to the group, which we will be using for staying in touch with each other during this time. Public announcements will continue to be posted here on the website and on our Facebook page and Twitter account, as usual.
Email westforkuu@gmail.com or use our contact form for more information or write to us at PO Box 523, Clarksburg WV 26302
Chalica 2020 Day One
