by Edward Viljoen, Senior Minister

I want everyone to feel known and welcomed at the Center. I look forward to meeting you, if I haven’t already, and I want to offer some suggestions for meeting new people.

Classes are a wonderful way to meet new people, and our Education Ministry has tuition scholarship programs available. We have regular, certificated classes lasting from eight to ten weeks and shorter spiritual enrichment courses that last from four to five weeks. If you take five spiritual enrichment courses, the sixth one is free.

During our annual Nurturing Our Community event, you can volunteer to host a meal in your home and have folks bid for a seat at your table. Whether you are a guest or a host, it's a great way to eat delicious food, meet new friends, and have a good time.

There are number of other ways to meet new people that are free.

Stepping Stones Books and Gifts presents monthly events, where well-known authors and artists present extracts from their works. You can follow the bookstore events by checking our Upcoming Events section (left).

Other great social events are our Annual Picnic, Easter Services, and our annual Animal Blessing. These events are open to the whole family and are a great, easy way of connecting with others.

Mon. June 18 - Heart Coherence Meditation, 7 pm, Room 11 (North Wing), 7 pm, Room 11 (North Wing)

Tues. June 18 - Power of Inquiry, 10 am, Grinton Chapel

Tues. June 19 - 12 Step/Science of Mind Support Group, 7 pm, Waggoner Hall (North Wing)

Wed. June 20 - Sewing Day for Girls, 9:30 am, Room 7 and 8

Wed. June 20 - Gentle Yoga with William Abel, 10 to 11:30 am, Grinton Chapel

Wed. June 20 - Meditation, 6:15 to 6:50 pm, Richard Leo Meditation Room (upstairs)

Wed. June 20  - Wednesday Night Wisdom Free Class, 7 pm, "Pavlov's Power"

 Fri. June 22 - Free Author Event - Scott Stabile, 7 pm, Grinton Chapel

Sat. June 23 - Spirit Writes, 10 am, Waggoner Hall (North Wing)

Sat. June 23 - Saturday Meditation Group, 10 am, Richard Leo Meditation Room (upstairs)

Sat. June 23 - A Course in Miracles Study Group, 11 am, Room 3

Sun. June 24 - Morning Services at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 am, "Your Spiritual Bank Account," Dr. Edward Viljoen

Sun. June 24 - Silent Meditation, 9:35 to 9:50 am, Richard Leo Meditation Room (upstairs)

Sun. June 24 - Grief and Loss Spiritual Support, 12:45 pm, Room 8 (upstairs)

Sun. June 24 - Annual Picnic, 1 pm, Finley Park Main Gazebo