Exploring the Spiritual Frontier

2011 California ECK Regional Seminar

PROGRAM

September 2 – 4Hyatt Regency SFO

Burlingame, CA

www.eck-ca.org

“Soul becomes the Knower by doing. The spiritual life is the active life, where fears are put aside by the love of new vistas.” —Harold Klemp Wisdom of the Heart, p. 85 Featuring

guest speaker Rodney Jones

Sponsored by the California Satsang Society, Inc., a Chartered Affiliate of ECKANKAR. Copyright © 2011 ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. The terms ECK, ECKANKAR, EK,

MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAgI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR.

Join us for a Weekend of Spiritual Discovery. Enjoy uplifting talks, interactive workshops and

creative arts. All faiths and all ages are welcome.

Presented by ECKANKARExperience the Light and Sound of god

Are you interested in joining an advanced spiritual study class? Visit the New Member desk in the Regency Foyer.

Art & Book Room HoursFriday 4:00 – 6:45 PM and 9:15 – 10:00 PMSaturday 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM 2:45 – 6:45 PM; 9:15 –10:00 PM Sunday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Harbor Room guest Programs and Spiritual Exploration Fair

Regency Foyer Registration, guest Welcome Center, New Member Desk, Spiritual Services, Volunteers

Regency Ballroom Main Program and Workshops

LOBBY LEVEL

ATRIUM LEVEL

Youth Rooms

Rehearsal RoomSpiritual Services

Speakers Lounge

5-7

Parent Room

8-1011-13Teens & Young Adults

Art & Book Room

Sunday Morning Regency BallroomCommunity HU Song and Fellowship 9:00 – 9:45 AM“HU opens the heart to healing and draws one closer to god.” —Harold Klemp, The Call of Soul, p. 36

Prelude Music 9:45 – 9:55 AM Main Program 10:00 – 11:30 AMMC: Shanti Parmelee

Creative Arts Building Spiritual Self-Confidence Phoenix Gonzalez and Joe Pascual Once we gain reassurance of ourselves as Soul, we gain confidence in life and rely upon god’s love to lead us to a greater future than we could ever imagine.

The Guiding Hand of the Mahanta Laurence Cruz, Ronnie Stern, Christine Odera, Stefan Bokaie Panelists reveal stories of receiving divine guidance that helped them gain insights and spiritual wisdom from a modern-day prophet.

Creative Arts Climbing the Mountain of God: Tools for Your Journey of Soul Rodney Jones The ECK Masters offer us every tool necessary to climb the mountain of god. Our guest speaker shares tales of his 40-year journey into the heart of the ECK teachings.

Hotel Floor Plan

Youth and Family Programs Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday for an exciting, fun-filled, spiritually uplifting weekend. Youth programs are spiritual adventures for ages 5 to 25. Each age group has a dedicated room and a parent room for children up to 5 years old.

Youth program times coincide with the adult program sessions. On Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday morning, families are welcome to view a video feed of the main program in the Harbour Room.

Plus be sure to attend our exciting dance activity on Sunday morning with special guest performer and choreographer Tom Mayock, founding director of Kid Dance Brigade!

Friday Evening Regency Ballroom Prelude Music 6:45 – 6:55 PM Main Program 7:00 – 9:00 PM MC: Malana Goodrich Make this Lifetime Count Louie GuitronNo matter where we are in life, we can seize the opportunities god places before us.Creative Arts Choosing the Loving Heart Christine and Rich WilliamsHow do expectations shape our lives? Choose love and discover how miracles can open up to us every day.Just Sing HU Sarah Lewis What is HU? Hear how youth from around the world experience this ancient love song to god. Breaking Free Spiritually Joycelyn Calvin WhiteWhen we let go of limiting habits and attitudes, then we can experience the freedom that is our birthright.Creative Arts Journey of Soul Lonny Danler, Linda Lavaneri, Rodney Jones, Salli Thompson Panelists share their journeys in divine love and the insights they gained along the way. After Hours 9:30 – 11:00 PM Live music, fellowship and dancing

Saturday Morning Regency BallroomHU Song 8:00 – 8:30 AMHarbour A 9:00 – 11:00 AM Welcome to ECK get to the heart of the ECK teachings with this inspired program filled with talks and helpful tips and techniques. Also get live answers to your questions. Topics include:

The Wonder of You•Soul Exists Because god Love It•Past Lives, Present Opportunities•Soul’s Tool Kit•Who Is the Mahanta?•Open Q & A•

Harbour B Guest Workshops from 9:00 – 11:15 AM

9:00 – 10:00 AMSpiritual Tools to Meet Life’s Challenges Ron Lavaneri Explore basic tools of Eckankar to meet daily challenges on higher ground and experience the boundlessness of god’s love. 10:15 – 11:15 AM Change Your Destiny: Unlock Your World of Dreams Denise Fast and Randy WardLearn hands-on techniques that help you remember, understand and direct the course of your dreams.

Regency BallroomBrick by Brick: Building Our Future 9:00 – 11:00 AMStatewide California Chela Meeting (ECK members only) Learn about our state goals for the Year of graceful Living. This meeting includes writing, small group discussions, spiritual exercises, and on-your-feet practice sessions to help you build more confidence in sharing HU with others.

Saturday Afternoon Regency BallroomWorkshop 1:00 – 2:30 PMListen to the Whispers of Spirit: Become the Master Listener Rodney Jones“Spirit is always with us, always guiding, always protecting, always attempting to bring joy and make our life better, but that doesn’t mean that we are always aware and listening.” —Harold Klemp, Truth Has No Secrets, p. 56Explore ways to find and take your next steps by listening to the whispers of Spirit. Regency AWorkshop 3:00 – 4:30 PMSoul Travel to Temples of Golden Wisdom Laura Erkeneff and Gene ThompsonDiscover how to soar to sublime destinations in the company of Spiritual Travelers and return with new truths for a better life. Regency B Spiritual Discussion Forums 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore various spiritual topics with others in these lively spiritual forums:

Embracing Life with Joy and Laughter•Dreams: A gateway to Your Inner Worlds•HU: The Key to a Happier Life•What Is Life Teaching Me Now?•Learning When to Let go and When to Hold On•Love, the greatest Teacher•Weathering the Spiritual Storms of Life•How to Make Better Choices•Spiritual Tools to Discover Your Life’s Purpose•

Regency CCommunity HU Song Training 3:00 – 4:30 PM (ECK members only) Alan Pulner and Vicky Fueyo Would you like to learn how to share HU with others? This skillshop is for all chelas who want to lead or assist with Community HU Songs. Harbour RoomsSpiritual Exploration Fair 3:00 – 4:45 PM Explore the spiritual wisdom that’s already within you! These interactive stations help you experiment and discover answers to your questions. Drop in for a while or stay all afternoon. Topics include:

Conquering Fear•The Secret of Love •Karma: Reruns You Can Learn From•getting Help in Any Situation•Understanding Your Dreams •Wake Up to Waking Dreams •ECK Masters, golden Wisdom Temples and You •Writing for Change •

Saturday Evening Regency Ballroom Prelude Music 6:45 – 6:55 PM Main Program 7:00 – 9:00 PM MC: Charles Richards Creating Your Life as Soul Linda ThiebauthTap into your innate creativity as Soul to create a life of greater happiness and purpose. Creative Arts Writing Your Spiritual Story Bill Daniels, Malana Goodrich, Chris Hicks, Hu Jones, Ryan McClintock Southern California youth and young adults share how they chart their spiritual course and how this plays out in their daily lives. Creative Arts Exploring the Spiritual Frontier Rodney JonesDiscover the wonders of the Spiritual Frontier by experiencing the secret inner place where we meet with the Divine. Rodney shares stories about his journey in ECK and music.After Hours 9:30 – 11:00 PM Live music, fellowship and dancing