NEW: THE PEBBLE SPOTLIGHT!
Women’s Rights, Social Justice, Racial Equality, Environmental Activism, Peace Work, Ecumenism, Etc. What good works are you pursuing? Would you come and tell us about it? Our 50th Anniversary Celebration reminded us of Pebble’s rich tradition of activism, inspiring us to keep that energy flowing with a weekly 15-minute segment devoted to local activism or spiritual outreach. Could be something as small as working at a food bank or as big as pushing for a national carbon tax (like Bill Mettler does). We need speakers–how about you–or someone you know? Just reply to Larry Hall at alert1a@frontier.com
CELEBRATIONS
Feb. 4 The Art of Doing Difficult Things – Council President David Cook says, “We have a lot of work to do if we are going to change the world. But as a society we have gotten pretty soft, and too comfortable with instant gratification. In this talk we will explore where we are, where we need to be, and what we can do to prepare ourselves for the challenges we face.” Pretty exciting stuff! Rev. Kalie Marino will lead.
Celebrations run 10:30 a.m. – noon.
Feb. 11 Celebrating Art, Music, Literature & Movies that Turned You On! Based on those artistic gems you love and possibly even made a difference in your life. Bring a CD of your favorite song, your favorite poem or piece of art to share, or tell us about your favorite movie. Let’s make this a fun Sunday!
Feb. 18 Nicaragua Outreach! Annual celebration of Pebble’s decades-long friendship with and support for a Nicaraguan family. Our indefatigable Carolyn Penta will take our donations when she returns to that community again in March. She needs donations of Money, Summer Clothes (small and light weight), Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Art Supplies, Legos and a Spanish to English Dictionary. BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO PEBBLE FOR COLLECTION!
Feb. 25 Mahan Rishi Singh Speaks. Rev. Kalie Marino leads. S.S. Mahan Rishi Singh seeks to bring the ancient wisdom and authentic devotional practices of yoga and meditation into everyday life. His experiences of the kundalini and subtle-energy currents of the etheric body have led him to guide his students toward Self-realization and illumination through Universal love and understanding. His vision is for each student to have an experience of vital energy, great joy, and liberating peace.
As a graduate of New York Chiropractic College in 1988, a teacher of Yoga & Meditation since 1975 and an herbal nutritionist, Dr. Khalsa brings a mindful, centered, compassionate and refreshing holistic approach to healing. His gentle spirit, profound knowledge of health and genuine love for all life supports each person in creating a sphere of health and optimum well-being through the use of Gentle Chiropractic Care (Gentle Spinal Manipulations, Bio Energetic Synchronization Techniques, Cranio Sacral and Magnetic Balancing) as well as through Dietary Consultation and Nutritional Counseling.
He has taught nationally and internationally, and traveled numerous times to India. He has been leading retreats and yatras (spiritual pilgrimages) to India, Nepal and Tibet for 25 years.
A co-founder of the Khalsa Healing Arts and Yoga Center in Yardley in 1989, he began studying yoga and meditation in 1973-4 and entered the Guru Ram Das Ashram in 1975 as a student and teacher of Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
After thirty years of dedication Mahan Rishi was given the minister’s title of Singh Sahib by Yoga Bhajan ….to serve as a spiritual minister of Sikh Dharma officiating weddings and other sacred ceremonies.
NOTE: Everyone is welcome to participate in creating Celebrations. If you have a suggestion, such as giving a talk, readings, music, ritual, speakers, etc., please reply to this and let us know. We are a community of the whole, not the few, and we like everybody to shine! Please contact Larry Hall at alert1a@frontier.com if you have any questions.
In Loving Community,
Rev. Larry Hall
Celebration Coordinator
