Garden of Eden

Happy Earth Day!

Sunday, April 22, 2012 

What brings you joy on this amazing blue/green Earth?

What do you do each day to care for it?

 

Poem by Judy Chicago
adapted by Laura Evonne Steinman

 

And then all that has divided us will merge

And then compassion will be wedded to power

And then softness will come to a world that is harsh and unkind

And then (all people) will be gentle

And then (all people) will be strong

And then no person will be subject to another's will

And then all will be rich and free and varied

And then the greed of some will give way to the needs of many

And then all will share equally in the Earth's abundance

And then all will care for the sick and the weak and the old

And then all will nourish the young

And then will cherish life's creatures

And then all will live in harmony with one another and the Earth

                                       And then everywhere will be called Eden once again.

 

We'll be planting Eden at ASC on Sunday!

Earth Was Given as a Garden

Sunday, April 22nd ~ 11:00 pm, Sanctuary

Our Earth Day service will conclude with a blessing of the earth. Our lawn is being re-imagined, and you are invited to join in the vision! Please bring plants to donate: yarrow, asters, sunflowers, lamb's ear, sage, catmint, cornflowers, yellow daisies, hostas, poppies, and other full sun perennials are especially welcome! Thanks to our wonderful, energized Team Eden!

moving right along

Moving Right Along!

What Excites you while traveling near and far?
What Motivates you to keep on working on a project?


Bring your thoughts this Sunday to share!(share with your family and friends right now, they can get a sneak preview)

Times of Transformation

Times of Transformation

Happy Easter!

In this season of transformation, may we travel with open hearts, 

big questions and hands ready to get dirty and work.

Happy Passover!

4.1.12

Travels in Time

Jesus on Palm Sunday

What is Palm Sunday all about anyway?

Bring your thoughts to share this Sunday morning!

We will be thinking about what Jesus would say if he visited our neighborhood we are building in the Perkins room.

Freedom Seder!

What are a symbols on the Seder plate all about?

feel free to print and color in!

We've be traveling a bunch this Sunday morning, so don't forget your good walking shoes and passport!

Kol Ha'olam Kulo - The whole world is a narrow bridge - Children Beyond

Movement is a must, a moment is also

Movement is a MUST!

In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
Deepak Chopra

 In our world of movement 

from one place to another;

walking , 

biking, 

moving on our feet to school 

and friends houses, 

classes and work, 

church and girl scouts; 

how do you keep stillness?

Take a moment in the middle of the movement, 

sort of like in music and take a pause, a break , a breath.

For when we take the moment 

in our movement we become whole.

And we must be whole for all the hard creative work we are called to do 

in this ever hurting world.

- Laura Evonne Steinman

commUNITY

commUNITY!

This song is available on Jack Hartmann's Cool Beats That Teach.

(Chorus)
Community
We are so proud to be
Community
Stand up, clap and say
Community
Look all around you’ll see
People working, playing, helping
All together they are making it better

Let’s spell it together!
Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
We all work together to make it better

Repeat Chorus

We’ve got teachers, doctors, farmers, soldiers, cooks
Lifeguards, lawyers, coaches, painters, plumbers
Maids, bakers, pilots, nurses, guitar players

Police officers, firefighters, postal workers, bus drivers
Judges, grocers, cowboys, miners don’t forget
Songwriters!

Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
We all work together to make it better

Repeat Chorus

We'll be building, sharing and adding onto our CRE community neighborhood this Sunday!

What does commUNITY look like to you?

Write a poem, draw a picture, share!

Walking Wonder

 

 

 

Laura and youth in Haiti, Summer 2011

Have you done a walking Meditation before?
If so, how did it make you feel inside?
If not Try it today!

Guided Walking Meditation 
by: Susan Helene Kramer
Santa Barbara, California USA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
published by Creations in Consciousness
 
This meditation has 2 parts that combine to energize the body and coordinate mind-body (thinking-moving):
1. Even breathing.
2. Walking with arms and legs in opposition.
Walk briskly while swinging arms easily back and forth. When the left foot steps forward, the right arm swings forward. And, when the right foot steps forward the left arm swings forward.
Example of breathing pattern to follow:
Count 1: breathe in
Count 2: breathe out
Count 3: breathe in
Continue…

More benefits of walking:
Walking meditation is an opportunity to think over problems and possible solutions. When deciding how to act about a problem choose the way that is a good outcome for everyone; a win-win situation. It is also an opportunity to think about and plan new projects, and think about short term and long range goals.
And, regular walking is an exercise that is recommended by medical science to be good for health.
To finish, stretch arms overhead; bring arms down to sides; resume other activities.