Advent Taize Service

Advent; Exploring Together A Season of Waiting, Expectation, Ambiguity, Wonder, Solidarity...
Shekinah Communities will be sharing in the Taize Worship Experience
this Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 - 7:00pm James Lees Presbyterian Church - 1741 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206-3150
We will also be sharing in some feasting at a local eatery afterwards -
for more info or to catch up after the service call Jen - 417-9958.

Impromptu Creative Free For All - Laid Back Creating/Crafting, Artful Soire': Come share your creative spirit(s), play, covort etc!
Where:	Creative Diversity Studio
When:	Today from 7:10 pm to 8:30 pm Takes place after regularly scheduled "Just Be" 6:30-7:00pm - come to any or all!!!!

Ahhh Transitions

"Just Be" - This week marks a transition time from living into the fullness of summer, moving towards autumn.
So tonight we celebrate and reflect - letting go and releasing that which we are called to surrender with the help of God's Spirit; leaving us more emptied to the unfolding of the future, individually and communally. Bring yourself, a reading if you like, and a veggie dish to share!
Tonight/8/12/09 - 6:30 - 7:30pm -1030 Wetterau Ave 40217
If need more directions Call Jen at (502) 417-9958.
Communal Meal, Holy Conversation, Inner Silence and Reflection.
Note: We will be taking a hiatus from weekly Wednesday Just Be's after tonight until Sept. 9th!!!

"Just Be" in July

Each week we gather for "inner silent" prayer and meditation. This is a time to center our hearts, minds and souls in the ever present Spirit.

The "centering words" ( spoken before we enter into 20 minutes of silence), quotes from poetry, scripture etc. (which are posted around the art studio space), interactive prayer centers (such as candle lighting, drawing/painting prayers ) all reflect a particular theme.

The month of July's themes are as follows:

Wednesday July 1st - Abundance

Wednesday July 8th - Frolic
Wednesday July 15th-Balance (this is our extended gathering from 6:30-7:30pm which includes communion/pitch-in meal)
Wednesday July 22nd-Justice/"Right relationships" (will be discussing the book, "The Sacred Art of Giving" afterwards - all are welcome to join in as we discuss what it means to as the book suggests, "Live a Life of Generosity"

Wednesday July 29th -Nature

We are an alternative Christian community seeking interfaith unity.

We deeply value shared leadership and each kindred spirit's God given unique giftedness.

In participating in any of our happenings; from contemplative spiritual practices weekly, to book discussions, Catalytic Connection Music Nights and Community Engagement, we hope that you will bring all of who you are to share with each person present, as we explore and learn together what it means to live out our faiths in the sacredness of everyday life.

July 10th - 7:00 -9:ishpm Music with Alana Fugate, Joel Henderson and Eddy Green

Come share in this unique listening room experience in the Creative Diversity Art Studio.

$5 cover with "Fair-trade" drinks and snacks

Loomin' It at Cherokee Park

Loomin' It at Cherokee Park
"Frisbee Field"
right down from Dog Hill on the golf course side
(Call Jen if question -417-9958)

Tonight- 6/17/09
6:30-7:30pm

Inner-silent prayer/meditation
Communion/Pitch-in Picnic

It's Summer Solstice time!!! (okay so we're a little early the solstice of course is June 21st) celebrating God's Creation in the fullness of who we are and who we are called to be as followers of Jesus Christ.

My Daily Dance and Prayer
May Water, Wind and Sun
Baptize me anew this day,
May Moon and Stars
Beam words of mystery
to this Child of Dust and Clay,
That I may Dance and Bounce
in the ever-new Creation,
Renewed in Heart/Spirit,
To the the Work of the Unknown Mystery of All.
May the Fire of the Unknown Spirit
Burn and buff me as I tumble and bounce
into the nourishing void of mystery.
I claim and embrace my light within,
(My Christness),
The memory of my Oneness with all.
- William H. Cohea, Jr.

May Location Change for "Just Be"

We intend to meet at our home base location of Creative Diversity Studio for the month of May. 107 Ewing Ave.

As always, that's subject to change, so check back frequently...and look to the right for updates -------->

Friday, April 10 - Good Friday

"Walk With Me" - experiential walk through contemporary expressions of Stations of The Cross
James Lees Presbyterian (1741 Frankfort Ave)
6:30 PM - Last names starting with A - H
7:00 PM - Last names starting with I - R
7:30 PM - Last names starting with S - Z
If you can't make it to the time alloted for your last time, please come to at any of the three times that works best for you/your family ! : )

Saturday, April 11 - Dark Saturday - Service and Camp Out

Camp out at Camp Cedar Ridge www.cedarridgecamp.com for directns
or let Jen know if you wanna car pool (417-9958)
* Please RSVP to Jayne (jayneculp@insightbb.com)
if you want to stay in the Retreat Cabin
* Bring all camping equipment, food and drinks
8:15 PM Dark Saturday Service -people will begin arriving around 4:00pm

Sunday, April 12 - Easter Sunrise and Eve Services

7:15 AM Sunrise Service (Camp Cedar Ridge)

holy week with Shekinah Communities

Upcoming Events (in addition to Wednesday weekly Just Be’s & Looms)

Wednesday April 1st

Come Just Be with us, then celebrate Lizz's retirement- no foolin'!

Field trip to Shepherding Images/Bardstown Rd timing to TBA

Spending some time with local artist
Glynis Mary McManamon whose passion and gifting are her beautiful paintings of
icons.

The Loom

Listening for how we are woven together in God's good creation and called to respond in just ways of living.-
A time of inner silent reflection, holy conversation and communion.
This Wednesday February 18th 6:30-7:30pm

107 Ewing Ave. 40206
Shekinah/Creative Diversity Studio


*If it's not your first Loom time, please bring a food offering
(veggie style) to share for potluck communion meal.




*We look forward to "Looming it" with our friends from Presbymergent who are in town this week!
Any questions? - shekinah@insightbb.com

Troubadors of Divine Bliss

We had a great turn out for our pre-inaugural bash Saturday January 16th. Cultivating Connections co-sponsored our biggest bash yet! The Troubadours of Divine Bliss serenaded our standing room only crowd. It was beautiful and awe inspiring.



Thanks to both Cultivating Connections and to the Lovely Ladies of Bliss for joining us and reminding us all of why we do what we do!

Just Be's

What: "Just Be" - a time of inner-silent reflection, prayer/meditation -all welcome- always! - yes, seriously: )
When: Wednesdays 6:30-7:00pm
Where: Molly & Dan's - 1264 Everett - until further notice : )
(Changes will be posted right here when location of any event changes)

speaking of :
Don't forget! Troubadors of Divine Bliss playing this Friday the 16th
107 Ewing Ave...Creative Diversity/Shekinah home-base
8:00pm
$5 cover
*"Fair trade" (in the broadest sense of the term) -Spirits & Eats available
any food/drink you want to bring to contribute to the larger good is welcome!