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Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Ellicott City, Maryland

Soul Matters All Ages

Soul Matters December 2020: Stillness

Dear Channing members and friends,

Spiritual teacher and author Eckhart Tolle writes, “We have forgotten what rocks and plants still know; we have forgotten how to be still, to be ourselves, to be where life is here and now.”  Stillness is a time to be, and this simple act offers us so much.  Stillness allows us to center and to be ourselves – to better know ourselves.  Stillness allows us to engage in a practice of mindfulness, grounded in the beauty and pain of the present moment, grasping on to life and what it has to offer.  This month we have a chance to connect with that which is within us.  We have a chance to connect with what truly matters to each and every one of us, to get reacquainted with ourselves in a world where so much serves as a distraction.  Let this pause fill our souls and give us a renewed way to engage with the world around us.

Stillness is our worship theme for December, and the theme for our small groups. These small groups are special because they allow each member to deeply engage with the topic in multiple ways.  In preparation for each month’s Small Group, I will send each group member a packet. You are invited to select from this packet one spiritual exercise and one question to reflect on before our meeting together.  While reviewing the packet ahead of time is a great way to prepare for group, please do not let a busy schedule deter you from participating. Whatever amount of time you are able to dedicate to preparation is just the right amount of time!

I ask that you sign up ahead of time.  Please use the link below.  Please provide me your email address so that I can send you the packet for you to review. I will also provide all attendees a Zoom link the day of the Small Group. If the slot that you can attend is full, just let me know. We have opened our small groups to the public to share our gifts with the community. Feel free to invite friends.  I am excited to explore the topic of Stillness with you!

Young Adults (20s, 30s, 40s):

Wednesday, Dec. 16 7:30-9pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4AACAF2AA1FC1-young8

All ages:

Wednesday Dec. 9 6-7:30pm
Saturday, Dec. 19 1-2:30pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4AACAF2AA1FC1-soul4