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My dear Friends,

I am feeling particularly grateful for the

wonderful experiences we have shared

throughout 2017. I know there is a month to

go yet, but I could not help myself from

reflecting over the year and thus

deepening my sense of gratitude.

I think a major source of this feeling of

gratitude is the wonderful experience we

just enjoyed while celebrating the 60th

birthday of our Center on November 17.

What a milestone! The celebration

featured an Open House with appetizers

and birthday cake. Vicki Tournay, Ligaya

Storey, and Madeline Osborne prepared

our Center and arranged for all the

delectable food items that populated two

tables in our Fireside Room.

Brian Putnam and Rev Don Kerr worked for

several months writing and editing the

script for our Radio Readers Theater. They

also rehearsed the script twice with readers

from our congregation and with musicians

Christine Elder and Randy Byrnes. There

were many laughs and bits of history of

Woodland Chapel embedded in the script,

and it was a fun and entertaining way to

celebrate. One central truth stood out.

Spirit has guided our Center through all

these years.

Our guests made outstanding

appearances. Rev Larry King led us in a

vision of what our Center is and is

becoming, the expression of Spirit. Rev Dr

David Alexander described the

abundance prosperity that Spirit manifests

in our world and in our Center. I addressed

the changes that we have experienced in

our Center over the years. With the theme

“Change is our Chance to Advance”, Rev

Dr Kenn Gordon spoke to the awakening of

our world to its divine origins and purpose

through our efforts here at Woodland

Chapel and in the Centers worldwide. He

said, “the message is the same, but the

application is changing.” We must align

our opinions to our values, not our values to

our opinions.

The hospitality time before and after the

program provided the opportunity to visit

with friends, visitors, and our guest speakers.

More than 50 people attended.

Of course, my gratitude extends to the

entire year. We contracted to have the

exterior of our Center painted. It is now

fresh and renewed with delightful colors.

Over a dozen volunteers from our Center

painted the two restrooms downstairs and

the hall ways. Madeline Osborne led this

team, aided by the committee work of

Candy Willimann and Donna Stephens,

who helped our congregation select the

colors. Kathy Prather took on adding new

carpet to two rooms downstairs, and she

and others have spent time cleaning our

building.

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Woodland Chapel Celebrates

Joy! In One Spirit, One Life, One World!

Woodland Chapel

Spi r i t ’ s Church!

December 2017 Volume XXi, No. 12 Rev. Maur Horton, Senior Minister

Joyful News

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Our grounds look magnificent. Thanks to the planning

and work of Pete Dane and Kathy Prather, RScP, they

have never looked better. Pete recently resigned from

these responsibilities, so Spirit will provide another or others

to continue this fine work. We are grateful that Brant

Heavener continues to do our exterior maintenance.

Several of our members attend River Sangha , which

meets on Wednesdays here at Woodland Chapel. This

has helped bring our two communities closer. What a

blessing for us all! Our friends in the River Sangha stepped

in to provide over $3,000 toward our painting project.

Brother Jerry Braza has spoken at our Center, and Sister

Nadene LaCheminant spoke a wonderful blessing at our

60th birthday celebration. We are grateful for this ongoing

relationship.

We have enjoyed a rich variety of speakers this year,

focused on topics provided by the grass roots efforts led

by Rev Dr Edward Viljoen. Themes ranged from Spiritual

Living, Diversity and Inclusivity, and Creativity to Integrity.

Spirit has blessed our Center with prosperity through the

steady support of our members and friends. Our finances

have been strong and steady. We raised more than

$6.000 toward our building fund and used the funds to

stabilize the structure of our Center. Our financial position

remains strong.

Our Ministry Team, our Board and our Department Heads

have been actively involved throughout the entire year.

We owe a great deal of thanks to them:

Ministry Team: Rev Don Kerr, Rev Julie Applegate, Kathy

Prather, RScp, Ruth TenEyck, LSP, and myself.

Board of Trustees: Candy Willimann, Ruth TenEyck,

Donna Stephens, Brian Putnam, Vicki Tournay, and

Madeline Osborn.

Additional Department Heads: Cathy Daniels and

Carolyn Uplegger,

With deep gratitude in our hearts we can celebrate the

incarnation of Spirit in our lives throughout the year,

especially in December. We know that we prosper now

and always.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Rev Maur

Applause

APPLAUSE

We recognize and thank the

following people:

Rev Dr Kenn Gordon, Rev Dr

David Alexander, and Rev

Larry King for attending and

speaking at the Birthday Bash.

All 60th Birthday Bash

people—who participated in

any way: those who wrote,

performed, played, spoke,

prepared, cleaned, greeted,

took pictures, whatever — and

those who attended. Well

done and Thank You!

Our turkey bakers and

Thanksgiving planners: Brian

Putnam and Robyn Shelby;

Dave and Jill Roberts, Gabriel

and Jonny Vangelys. They

brought stuffing and gravy,

too. It was good food and a

nice time with good people.

Thanks to all who brought

food.

Our two Practitioners, Kathy

Prather, RScP and Ruth

TenEyck, LSP for team

teaching the Exploring Roots

class.

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CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING SUNDAY DECEMBER 3

Stick around after Sunday Celebration to decorate the tree and the sanctuary.

Soup, bread and hot chocolate will be provided for those who stay to help.

OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER WAS A POPULAR SUCCESS

If you would like to join with others at Woodland Chapel for Christmas dinner,

please sign up at the Community Matters table.

CHRISTMAS PAJAMA DRIVE ends December 10

Only 2 Sundays left to bring in pj’s in time for the United Way to pick

them up for distribution to foster kids by Christmas.l

MARION POLK FOOD SHARE

We are once again collecting food; most wanted items are cans of

soup, canned, fruit, tuna, peanut butter, canned vegetables,

shelf-stable dairy products, cereal, flour, pasta and spaghetti sauce

REV PATRICK J HARBULA WILL SPEAK AT WOODLAND CHAPEL SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

Rev Patrick, author of The Magic of the Soul, will speak on

“Radical Gratitude, an Entrance Into the Sacred..

He will present a workshop From 1:00 to 3:00pm

The Joy Factor: A Life of Infinite Freedom

• Learn how asking “what will bring me joy” becomes a compass for self

love.

• Experience spiritual joy within the depth of the darkest moments.

• Experience the manifesting power and freedom of non-attachment.

• Release all that keeps you from a life of unlimited joy, freedom and love!

THEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 8 FROM 7:00 TO 8:00pm

Patrick will present a workshop on Deep Meditation. Learn how to finally still the mind through

lent, chanting, mantra, visualization, transmission, and more.

Patrick J. Harbula is Director of the Living Purpose Institute ,Founding Executive Editor of Medita-

tion Magazine and a New Thought minister trained in Spiritual Psychology.

Both workshops are presented on a Love Offering basis.

www.livingpurposeinstitute.com for more information

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HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY,

WOODLAND CHAPEL

Rev Dr Kenn Gordon, Rev Dr David Al-

exander, and Rev Maur Horton

Kathy Prather, RScP and Rev Christine

Green

Above, Gayle Priem and

Shannon Priem

Above, Dr Kenn, Mariah For-

rest, Darwin Frankenhoff, and

Laura Kellenbarger

Left, Rev Don Kerr, Rev Maur,

Dr Kenn

OPEN HOUSE AND BIRTHDAY

BASH on November 17, 2017.

Woodland Chapel December 2017

Lester Petrie - December 6

Carol Hottle - December 27

ebrating with you.

To join our birthday list and receive greetings, fill out the form located in the

Library.

WE LIKE CELEBRATING WITH YOU

To have your birthday recognized here,

fill out one of the forms in the library.

DECEMBER SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS

December 3: Rev Maur Horton “Wandering Off Your Path”

Meditation: Ruth TenEyck, LSP Music: Susan Brakeall

December 1 - Rev Julie Applegate “A Life of Character”

Meditation: Rev Don Kerr Music: Blaine Moody & Annie Cornely

December 17 - Rev Don Kerr “A Life of Courage”

Meditation: Kathy Prather, RScP Music: Christine Elder & Randy Byrnes

December 24 - Rev Maur Horton “A Life of Truth”

Meditation: Ruth TenEyck, LSP Music: Christine Elder & Randy Byrnes

December 31 - Rev Christine Green “New Beginnings”

Meditation: Ruth TenEyck Music: Blaine Moody & Annie Cornely

Ministry of Prayer

To contact any of the following people, leave a message at Woodland Chapel

(503) 362-4139

Reverend Maur Horton Reverend Don Kerr

Reverend Julie Applegate Practitioner Kathy Prather

Practitioner Ruth TenEyck

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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10:30am Meditation

11:00am Sunday Celebration

7:00pm AA

1

6:00am Yoga

2

8:00-9:00am AA

3

10:30am Meditation

11:00am Sunday Celebration

12:30 Tree decorating

7:00pm AA

4

6:00am Yoga

5 9:00am Yoga

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

7:00pm NA Narcotics

Anon

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6:00am Yoga

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

4:30pm Inspiration and

Inquiry

7:00pm River Sangha

7 10:00-2:00 Office Hours

10am Department Heads

8:00pm Under 30 AA

8

6:00am Yoga

9

8:00-9:00am AA

10

10:30am Meditation Service

11:00am Sunday Celebration

12:45pm BOARD MEETING

7:00 pm AA

11

6:00am Yoga

12 9:00am Yoga

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

7:00pm NA Narcotics

Anon

13

6:00 am Yoga

10:00-2-00 Office Hours

4:30pm Inspiration and

Inquiry

7:00pm River Sangha

14

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

8:00pm Under 30 AA

15

6:00am Yoga

16

8:00-9:00am AA

17 10:30am Meditation

11:00am Sunday Celebration

12:30 Intro to Spiritual Living

7:00pm AA

18

6:00am Yoga

19 9:00am Yoga i

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

7:00pm NA Narcotics

Anon

20

6:00 am Yoga

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

4:30pm Inspiration and

Inquiry

7:00pm River Sangha

21

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

10am Department Heads

8:00pm Under 30 AA

22

6:00am Yoga

23

8:00-9:00am AA

7:00pm Candle

Lighting Service

24

10:30am Meditation

11:00am Sunday Celebration

No Potluck: Bring

Christmas goodies

7:00pm AA

25

6:00am Yoga

26 9:00am Yoga

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

7:00pm NA Narcotics

Anon

27

6:00 am Yoga

10:00-2:00 Office Hours

4:30pm Inspiration and

Inquiry

7:00pm River Sangha

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10:00-2:00 Office Hours

8:00pm Under 30 AA

29

6:00am Yoga

30

8:00-9:00am AA

DECEMBER 2017

We know what a person thinks not

when he tells us what he thinks, but

by his actions. - Isaac singer

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The Alchemist Dream

Discovering totally Non-Polluting Free Energy has researchers looking into that

supposed vacuum that is present between physical objects small and astro-

nomical.

The first researcher to step up to the plate was Nikoli Tesla. A little history here.

Tesla was the first university trained electrical engineer. His dream was to work

with Thomas Edison, which he did, but a year later after rebuilding Edison’s gen-

erators around New York and not getting paid for it, Tesla stomped out of Edi-

son’s office and a life-long feud started between them. Tesla went on his own

and started building a tower with a 187 foot mast (in Colorado) to capture and

harness free energy. He attracted investors like JP Morgan and John A Astor.

When they figured out free energy could ruin the oil business, funding mysteri-

ously disappeared.

From his research Tesla patented a high voltage generator called a

Tesla coil and a charged capacitor approach to receiving voltage

from a wire attached to ground through a capacitor. (For $49 you

can buy and build a Tesla generator kit.) This all happened around

the turn of the century. And 73 years ago the FBI took 2 truck loads of files from

Tesla. The “freedom of information act “ made some public and we find out

Tesla was working on a Death Ray. Also some one started a Crowd Funding to

build a new tower. From all this, a Cult following of amateur scientists are trying

to rediscover that Nikola knew. Tesla believed the source of his radiant energy

was Cosmic Rays. And Tesa’s intent was to condense the energy between the

earth and the upper atmosphere with a potential voltage difference of 360,000

volts.

A more modern approach tries to get “zero point energy” by tapping into

what is known as an energy sink. Such a sink has to be at a lower energy state

than the surrounding medium and for the energy to continually flow into it the

energy must be continually pumped out of it. Additionally, there must be a coil

in our system that is sent into oscillation at its resonant frequency by an external

power source. There, folks, is enough information to get you started. Give me

a progress report.

An afterthought: note that we “New Thoughters” are considered Metaphysi-

cians and proudly so. The researchers of Quantum Physics and Zero Point Ener-

gy tuck right smartly into the Merriam Webster definition of metaphysics: a divi-

sion of Philosophy that is concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and

being, including ontology, cosmology and epistemology.

- By Robert TenEyck

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2017 the 60th Year of Woodland Chapel

A review of the year’s highlights:

• Building a Healing Consciousness class began in January

• February: Annual meeting and election of Board of Trustees

• The Artist’s Way group began meeting in February

• Celebration of Life for beloved founding member Sherlee Cave

• March began the Wednesday Inspiration & Inquiry group discussion

• Principles of Successful Living Class began March 27

• Salem For All World Music Play-In was held at Woodland Chapel in March

• April 15 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

• Earth Day spring cleaning the Meditation Garden

• Karl Anthony Concert was May 23rd

• Revs Bonnie and Andy Anderson facilitated a SoulCollage Workshop in May

• Rev Larry King began a class on Hermetic Spiritual Principles on June 19

• Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for the Building Fund was June 16

• June 24 Ruth TenEyck passed her exams and became a licensed practitioner

• July 16 was the first of two Outdoor Services and BBQ

• August brought a Singalong Workshop for Alzheimer’s

• Second Outdoor Service was August 20

• Exploring Roots class began September 12

• Practitioner One Class began in September

• Planning, prep, painting and cleaning all took place leading up to

• The 60th Birthday Bash on November 17

• Thanksgiving Dinner at Woodland Chapel

It takes a community to continually bring programs, classes, music, speakers, workshops, food,

and all of life’s activities and celebrations. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO GIVE THEIR TIME, TREASURE

AND TALENTS TO OUR SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY. WE INVITE EVERYONE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE. IF

THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP MAKE HAPPEN, STEP UP AND SPEAK TO OUR MINIS-

TRY TEAM. WE ARE OPEN AT THE TOP TO NEW POSSIBILITIES.

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Ministerial Staff

Rev. Maur Horton Senior Minister

Rev. Don Kerr Assistant Minister

Rev Julie Applegate Staff Minister

Kathy Prather, RScP Practitioner

Ruth TenEyck, LSP Practitioner

Board of Trustees

Ruth TenEyck President

Vice-President

Donna Stephens Treasurer

Vicki Tournay Secretary

Brian Putnam

Madeline Osborne

Rev Maur Horton

Chapel Staff Patricia Sanders, Carolyn Uplegger,

Cathy Daniels Office Staff

Kathy Prather, RScP Library

Ruth TenEyck, LSP Wedding Coordinator

Newsletter Editor

Cathy Daniels Associate Editor cddaljo@yahoo.com

Sacred Giving

We believe that abundance flows in all directions when

we give. It not only blesses and prospers where our

money goes, but abundance comes back to us.

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure,

pressed down, and shaken together, and running

over…“ (Luke 6:38)

Thus we practice tithing to our spiritual home. Giving can

also be part be of our overall financial plan. A bequest in

a will or trust can be a powerful way to extend your love

for generations to come through our community.

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesdays — 1:30 to 5:00 pm

Wednesdays – 10:00-2:00am

Thursdays – 10:00-2:00pm

Other times By appointment

All article and event submissions for

next month’s issue are due by the

third Sunday of this month. Articles

should be typed and emailed to

cddaljo@yahoo.com

Or leave your article in the

Newsletter Editor’s mail slot to the

right of the church office.

WOODLAND

CHAPEL 582 High Street, SE

Salem, OR 97301

(503) 362-4139

woodlandchapel@gmail.com

www.woodlandchapelsalem.com

The Vision of The Centers for Spiritual Living

A world that works for everyone.

Our Mission

Woodland Chapel promotes Spirit-centered

living by teaching principles that heal the mind and

body, expand prosperity, and nurture relationships in

an inclusive, joyous community.

Schedule of Sunday

Services

10:30am Meditation – led by a Practitioner – Sanctuary

11:00am Community Celebration – Sanctuary

10:30 to Noon Childcare and Junior Church – Classroom

downstairs

Junior Church

Youth Church can

always benefit from

those who enjoy

working with chil-

dren. If that is you,

please speak with

Rev Maur.

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503-362-4139

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Wednesdays: 10:00-11:45 am

Thursdays: 10:00-2:00 pm

Senior Minister Hours:

Wednesdays: 10:00-4:00 pm

Thursdays: 10:00-4:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

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Science of Mind Treatment

When I first began my prayer treatment work, I needed to be continually reminded that I don’t make

anything happen. I often tried very hard to move the whole universe toward the good I was claiming.

That was a lot of work and not effective. When we say we are knowing the truth, we mean just that.

We know and affirm the truth that “There is a Power for Good in the universe and we can use

it.” (Ernest Holmes). We don’t need to force anything, we know that right where the issue is God is,

Good is. - Rev Julie Applegate

I cleanse the windows of my mind, that it may become a mirror reflecting

inspiration from the most high. I do this, not with strenuous effort, but through quiet

contemplation, through gently reaching and affirming an inward recognition of

good.

Today I walk in the pathway of inspiration. I know exactly what to do in every

situation. There is an inspiration within me which governs every act, every thought,

with certainty, with conviction, and in peace.

The key that unlocks the treasures of the kingdom of good is in my hand. I unlock

the doorway of my consciousness and gently open it that the Divine Presence

may flood my whole being with light, illuminate my being with its radiant flow, and

direct my footsteps into the pathway of peace and joy. I give thanks for this

wonderful inspiration, and I let it be so. And so it is.

Let all that you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14