CSE January Sunflower Times Update

We are grateful for your presence and the energy you have brought to the Center this past year. We’ve truly enjoyed getting to know many new people as well as continuing to spend time with long-time members! Begin a great year ahead by gathering with like-minded people at our services, classes and events !

*PLEASE NOTE THAT REV. GEHMAN’S GALLERY EVENING ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 8^TH HAS BEEN MOVED TO FEBRUARY 26^TH.

January 10: Right Hand of Fellowship Ceremony: New CSE members will be honored with a traditional ceremony during our morning devotional service. If you are considering joining CSE, contact a Board member, Minister or email/call our church so that we can include you in this memorable ceremony. Your application must be received and processed this week in order to participate on January 10.

January 15: 7:30pm - Spiritual Book Presentations and Discussions will gather to discuss, “The Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav. Come and lend your thoughts, even if you have not had time to finish the book!

January 16: 1:00pm, “Moving In” - workshop with Mary Ockuly from Lily Dale on recognizing the power of our words. It will include recognizing the power of your own words and releasing barriers to your inner growth through meditations and many guided exercises.

January 16-17: Readings with Mary Ockuly - You can sign up for a reading at the Welcome Table or see our website for times available and to reserve a spot.

January 24, 2010: Our Daily Bread Program – CSE has offered to help 15 families by collecting money and then buying grocery cards, which are mailed or delivered to the families. Our goal this year is $1,200 and 100% of your donation goes directly to helping the families. Make checks to CSE, with “ODB” in the memo line and mail them in or deposit in the designated ODB box at CSE.

January 26: 7:00pm - Level II Spiritualism Defined and Psychic Development Series: Reverend Anne Gehman's Advanced series will run for 6 consecutive weeks on Tuesday nights. Full details are listed on our website.

Upcoming Events

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: FEB. 7^TH – Betty Hutt, “Healing Force Performers”, 14^th – Marrice Coverson, singer Winona Stanbuck, 21^st - Carl Davis & Gongs, 28^th – Rev. Ram Davis , guitar/ song

February 11 and 18: 7:00pm – “Healing Protocol” – These 2 evenings are designed for those who are seeking certification from NSAC and to heal on Sundays. All are welcome who are interested in this path.

February 20: 7:00pm – GONG Concert – Carl Davis is back and we’re very excited to present a magnificent evening of transformational sound. Details will be on our website soon!

February 26: 7:30pm - Gallery Evening and Book Signing – Reverend Anne Gehman will conduct a gallery for message bearing and participants will also be able to ask questions during a Q and A session. Afterward, Rev. Gehman and Dr. Wayne Knoll will be available to sign their book, “The Priest and the Medium.”

The next CSE board meeting will be held Friday, January 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the CSE building. The board meetings are open to all CSE members. Send any suggestions Shelly Wooldridge, CSE Board President at shelly.wooldridge@gmail.com so that they can be introduced at the meeting.

If you have an hour or more to spare, please contact Shelly Wooldridge. We appreciate every helping hand!.

Look for your Sunflower Times Update each month for news and upcoming events!

We are all looking forward to gathering together with you during this coming year, to be inspired and to grow together on our spiritual paths. We hope to see you soon!

Ministers: Pastor – Rev. Anne Gehman; Asst. Pastor – Rev. Patricia Stranahan; Rev. John Otey; Rev. Leonard Justinian

CSE Board Members: President – Shelly Wooldridge; Vice President Dr. Wayne Knoll; Secretary – Lesley Sand; Treasurer – Will McCarty; Directors – Karen Clark-Stone, Konstanza Greer, Steve Vogel