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Volume 23, Number 4 April 2019
The
Enlightenment for Successful Living in the 21st Century
United Life Messenger
Love and Law guide my steps and light my way. I move in harmony
and delight in diversity.
United Life Center for Spiritual Living Oklahoma City
A Member of Centers for Spiritual Living® Joyfully Expressing
Spirit
Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. each Sunday
Meditation 10:30 - 10:50 am
April Theme:
“Diversity”
April 7 ~ “Diversity”
~ Rev Suellen Miller
April 14 ~ “Unique But Different”
~ Rev Dr Peggy D Farris, RStD
April 21~ “Easter Sunday”
~ Rev SuZ Ogden
April 28 ~ “Inclusion--Beyond ‘Otherness’”
~ Tammy Tittle, RScP
Celebrating
64 Years
in OKC
1955 - 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Celebration Service Theme & Speakers .............. 1 Vision
and Mission Statement ......................... 2 Financial Picture
......................................... 2 Leadership Council
Communiqué ................... 3 From the Desk of Dr SuZ
............................. 4 Practitioners Corner
................................... 5 Sisco Says
................................................. 6 Information
& Support ................................ 7 Seeking
Volunteers! ....................................... 7 Footnote
Quotes ........................................... 7 Sacred New
Minister Covenant ....................... 8 Calendar
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Events/Activities ....................................... 10
What an exciting time at ULCSL!
Look at us!
NEW SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES!
Meditation 10:30 - 10:50 am
Facilitated by Practitioners
Celebration Service 11:00 am each Sunday
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The United Life
Messenger
Spirit Team Leader
Nina Wegrzyn-Van Zant Publisher/Editor
Our Loving Volunteers
Assembly/Mailing
Dorothy Danen, RScP
Rev SuZ Ogden Stephen Sisco Linda Weston
Contributors
Chris Van Zant
Nina Wegrzyn-Van Zant Photographers
Published monthly by United Life Center for Spiritual
Living—OKC
We’re available via email:
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(405) 945-6753
My soul sings with joy as I sense the love within me. All is
well. 2
OUR VISION
We are a loving spiritual community, joyfully expressing
Spirit!
MISSION STATEMENT
By practicing the Science of Mind Principles,
we honor the presence of God in all,
Nurture and support spiritual growth and transformation,
and empower people to create happy, healthy, abundant lives.
OUR PROSPERITY AFFIRMATION
We express the overflowing prosperous nature of God in our
Spiritual Community
and in our personal lives.
For The Month of February 2019
SUNDAY ATTENDANCE
~ February 2019 Sunday attendance: 134
February average attendance: 33
Sunday Year-To-Date (YTD) attendance: 284
NEW MEMBERS ~ February 2019: 3 ~ YTD: 4
(we affirm all our needs are met and exceeded)
FINANCIALS (from Servant Keeper) ~ February 2019 Income: $
4,258.58 ~ YTD Income: 8,906.26
EXPENSES (from P&L) ~ February Expenses: $ 5,440.68 ~ YTD
Expenses: 11,896.17
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I choose the best and brightest thoughts to guide my path and
enrich my life. All is well. 3
Hello Friends, I heard the phrase “treat, and move your feet”
repeatedly during the past month. It put me in mind of another new
minister covenant affirmation, “I am effectively applying Spiritual
Principles and vision to meet community, organizational, and
personal re-sponsibilities.” This month, I’d like to explore that
affirmation.
We know that Science of Mind teaches that what we put our
intention and energy to is what we demonstrate in our lives. But
setting an intention, in and of itself, is not
enough; to manifest that intention also requires action. As
Ernest Holmes explains,
“A treatment is an active thing. When one gives a treatment, he
is not sitting around, hoping that something may happen. He is
definitely, constructively, actively stating, sens-ing, knowing
some specific good … A passive meditation will never produce an
active demonstration, any more than an artist can paint a picture
by sitting down with his paints and never using them.” (50th
anniversary edition, pp. 47-48)
Applying Spiritual Principles involves mind and body. Through
spiritual mind treatment, we open our-selves to creatively
expressing a higher and greater good for ourselves. We don’t have
to know how that greater good will come about; we simply have to
believe it already is so (treat), and be willing to do our part to
manifest it here and now (move our feet).
Meeting “community, organizational, and personal
responsibilities” comes down to one thing: living with integrity,
in oneness with the God who is with us, in us, and connects us to
one another. The things we feel called to do for our communities,
organizations, and ourselves are unique expressions of God through
us. What tasks do you see that need to be done? What dreams do you
have that make your heart sing? These are indications of your
Divine Purpose.
“Treat, and move your feet” summarizes this practice. When we
treat for something, we open ourselves to a higher good and create
a world that works for all. This is how changing our thinking
changes our lives!
Blessings, Linda Weston
Leadership Council Communiqué
Linda Weston Leadership Council
President
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I am open and welcoming to God’s grace filling my life and
prospering my affairs. 4
“We can no more do without spirituality than we can do without
food, shel-ter, or clothing.” Ernest Holmes “It takes a village.”
Hillary Clinton There was a new pilot tv show on the other night
entitled Village. As I watched it I was inspired by the show to say
thanks to all of you who play
such an incredible part in United Life Spiritual Center’s
village. This is my 13th consecutive year here and most of the time
everything functions perfectly. I love being part of this
village.
Now more and more members of the choir not only come together to
make a sweet sound as one voice but so many are stepping out as
soloists, bringing in new songs. As the band and choir come
together we begin to create our own sound. How wonderful it is that
so many bring in a new refreshing feel to the music. Each one
different, but each one part of the whole, making this village ring
out with joy. Included is this quote from Ernest Holmes because I
know that once we are touched by this spir-itual experience we can
no longer live without it. This becomes our village, a place where
we can love God and one another; talk about how we relate open and
honestly. A village where we get to be the greatness God intended
for us to experience. I would have taken the time to thank
every-one that makes it work, however, I do not have a two page
article and it would take at least that. So let me just end by
saying thank you to all for being a part of this village.
LoV,
SuZ
From The Desk of Dr. SuZ Ogden
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I choose the best and brightest thoughts to guide my path and
enrich my life. All is well. 5
The Centers for Spiritual Living national office has designated
“Spirituality in Action” as the theme for 2019 with the book Beyond
Religion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, to correspond with the
February theme “Seek the Common Good – Oneness”.
His Holiness was raised to be a spiritual leader and as such he
has traveled the world and seen the changes that have occurred over
his lifetime, many of which appear detrimental to the planet and to
the occupants of our planet. In his book he shared his observation
that at every level we are giv-ing too much attention to the
external, material aspects of life while neglecting moral ethics
and inner values. He suggests that much of what we find unpleasant
in the world today is caused by a focus on the material and
neglecting the inner value of compassion. His idea for the
development of morality for the people is secular ethics, a way of
thinking about spirituality and ethics that is beyond religion. It
is the idea of living ethically and in harmony with others, with a
deeper sense of well-being in a way independent of any specific
religious or cultural perspective.
His experience has shown His Holiness that we have an underlying
human disposition toward love, kindness, and affection which, when
cultivated, leads us to living spiritually. He sees the ba-sics of
secular ethics as the recognition of our shared humanity, our
shared aspiration to happiness and the understanding of
interdependence as a key feature of human reality.
After years of his own practice of compassion His Holiness has
observed that it reduces fear and distrust. It also creates a space
in our heart and mind that is calm and settled that makes it easier
for us to exercise discernment and intelligence. As a result, our
interactions with others can be more loving and kind which leads to
better relationships. His Holiness has included methods for us to
overcome habits that are not beneficial to us and to develop those
that can help us to live more fulfilling lives and make changes in
the world. With the Centers for Spiritual Living’s goals for a
world that works for everyone, the Dalai Lama’s suggestions are in
alignment with that goal. His entire book is well worth reading and
is available at the Metropolitan Library.
Beyond Religion
Dorothy Danen, R.Sc.P.
Tammy Tittle, RScP
Barbara Hartman, RScP
Rev Dr Peggy Farris, RStD Dorothy Danen, RScP
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Journey of Dreams
Stephen G. Sisco
Stephen G. Sisco/Hand and Harvest
L.L.C., 2016
Steve Sisco Center Librarian
Sisco Says
Dr. Raymond Holliwell (1900-1986) had a highly logical mind and
was an inspired teacher who employed a clear, specific approach to
this subject. For these reasons, Working With The Law is an
excellent resource for group study.
Science has defined a variety of natural laws that ex-plain the
physical world and how it changes. One such law states that for
every action there is a reaction, and that for every motion there
is corresponding counter-motion. Whether it is visible to the human
eye or not, one thing is certain: movement and change will occur as
a result. Having studied these principles, author Raymond Holliwell
not only understood the universal physical applications, he also
understood the spiritual and mental applications as well.
Working With The Law. Copyright 1964 by Dr Raymond Holli-well,
DeVorss Publications, Camarillo, California. Revised 2004.
Dirty Fingernails
I find that each day I must get dirt under my fingernails.
I must caress leaves, touch roots, compliment flowers and cheer
on good plant sex. I have a touch with my brush, you know.
It is all metaphysical, this transcendence of just a person and
plant, or animal. There is a quantum language animals speak, humans
speak it as well and so do plants. When we work together, we
humans, plants and animals, when you hold a plant in your hands,
its naked roots touching your skin, you are one, together, there is
a symbiosis taking place, auras are mixing, personal magnetic
fields aligning one with the other, you hold a kitten, puppy, child
in your hands and you love it, and they love you. That is a divine
moment, and is it little wonder I keep going to my greenhouse to
get my hands dirty.
Stephen G Sisco; 3-5-2019 16:35
By using this law on a spiritual and mental level, Holli-well
found that a specific thought could create a de-sired reaction in
his personal and professional life through continual and dedicated
practice. As he came to realize the expanded potential of this
powerful law, he eventually recognized the ultimate source of the
dramatic results: God.
There are countless laws that impact on our daily lives and
actions. But there are other laws just waiting to be discovered and
put to work from within; laws that any-one can use to live a
limitless and prosperous life. After many printings, the lessons in
Working With The Law are still being taught in numerous workshops
around the country, and continue to provide the reader with a new
opportunity to take action and re-think their strat-egy for success
by simply working with the law.
Stephen G Sisco
I embrace the silence and peace of my soul and release
everything else. 6
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SUNDAY
Child Care 10 am - 12:00 n Meditation Service 10:30 - 10:50 am
Youth Classes 11:00 am Celebration Service 11:00 am-12:00 n
Education Team Meeting 1st Sun-12:30 pm Toning & Meditation
Circle 2nd Sun, 5:30 pm LC Meeting 3rd Sun 12:30 pm Practitioner
Meeting 4th Sun 12:30 pm
MONDAY
Toastmasters 7 - 8 pm
TUESDAY
Choir Practice Tue. 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY OKC Reiki Energy Circle 1st Wed, 2 pm 3rd Wed, 7 pm
THURSDAY Stewardship Team Meeting Thu before LC Mtg OKC Reiki
Energy Circle 4th Thu, 6:30 pm
SATURDAY
Creative Spirits (come-n-go) 9:00 am - Noon (2nd Sat. at
Christine’s-call 943.0426) “Love Your Center” Clean Up Day: 2nd Sat
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
OKC Reiki Energy Circle 2nd & 5th Sat, 11 am
WE ARE OPEN
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LICENSED PRACTITIONERS
Tammy Tittle, RScP, Prayer Min. Chair ........ 213.3454
Dorothy Danen, RScP ............................... 826.1935
Barbara Hartman, RScP ....................... 951.537.8179
Rev Dr Peggy D Farris, RStD ...................... 203.0284
GENERAL INFORMATION
United Life Center for Spiritual Living - Oklahoma City 3332 N
Meridian Ave • Oklahoma City • OK 73112 405.946.6753
Rev SuZ Ogden, Music Director ................... 473.8828
Elaine Parrent, Administrator ....................... 946.6753 Nina
Wegrzyn-Van Zant, Publisher................ 946.6753
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Linda Weston, President
............................ 818.3306 Derek Ackley, Vice President
....................... 625.8078 James Palmer, Treasurer
............................. 919.5703 Tammy Tittle, Secretary
............................. 213.3454
Portwood Williams, Trustee ........................ 427.0031
Barbara Hartman, Trustee .................... 951.537.8179
Seeking Volunteers !All positions rotational
Sunday/school teacher (Contact Mary Strasner) for grades 2-5
Ushers and Greeters (Speak with an Usher/Greeter!)
Audio/Video Team (Contact SuZ Ogden)
I give thanks for the beauty of nature and rejoice that I am
beautiful, as it is. 7
Footer Quotes
Page 1 - 8, 10: Affirmations from
“Science of Mind: Guide for Spiritual Living,”
Daily Guides September 2018 by Rev. Katherine Saux
Minister, spiritual counselor, speaker,
in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Appreciation goes to our
Audiovisual Team
Scott Bryden, Chris Van Zant, David Ackley,
Nina Wegrzyn-Van Zant
SuZ Ogden
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I reach beyond the layers to the one that is my center. From
this place of unconditional love, I look upon my world and give
thanks.
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United Life Sacred New Minister Covenant
There is only one Life! • This Life is good! This Life is God! •
This Life is my Life now!
GOD IS THE WHOLENESS THAT I AM.*
For it is written: “Wholeness remains the same no matter how
much it changes.” **
As I stand in agreement with my beloved Community, I see my new
minister revealed before me as: GUIDING UNITED LIFE TO GROW IN LOVE
AND JOY.
I now intend to experience my new minister in full cooperation
and agreement with my Community, knowing this truth about myself,
for:
I am inspiring all to live life as Love. I am creatively
awakening the wisdom in myself and demonstrating Spiritual
Principles. I am applying the healing power of Love to reveal
wholeness and perfection. I am effectively applying Spiritual
Principles and vision to meet community, organizational, and
personal responsibilities. I am creating an atmosphere that
manifests abundance, prosperity, and gratitude.
As I now accept the highest expression of a new minister in my
life, I know that they will be revealed in a way that will glorify
God and serve the highest and greatest good of all who are touched
by their presence.
I am grateful God is gracious! So be it now!
*Purpose **quote: Deepak Chopra
CHURCH LIBRARY
We received a largesse of books this year, for which we need
more library shelves.
Buy some wood and we will build them. Buy shelves, assembly
required, and we will assemble. Has a neighbor put some by the
curb? We will go get them.
Do you know of a library upgrading their shelves? We will take
their old shelves. Or, endow us with the funds, and we will select
from a catalog.
Please contact United Life at (405) 945-6753;
[email protected]
Feel free to speak with Stephen Sisco or any Leadership Council
member.
Thank you! We welcome any assistance in our continuing efforts
to improve the extensive library at United Life.
Stop by and take a look: this is YOUR resource center.
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Spiritual Living—OKC
3332 N Meridian Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405.946.6753
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DATED MATERIAL
Enlightenment for Successful Living in the 21st Century
Celebrating 64 Years in OKC
1955 - 2019
Today I choose to see and be love.
United Life Toning and Meditation Circle: Sunday, April 14, 2019
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Sunday, April 21:
Sunday, April 28:
OKC Reiki Energy Circle
Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2019, 11:00 am
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6:30 pm
Tammy Tittle, R.Sc.P.
Love Offering Accepted
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