STARTING OUR TWENTY-NINTH YEAR!Vol. 29, No. 1 “An independent publication for news about metaphysical activities” January 2011

Rev. Celeste A. Frazier4th Anniversary

Power of Oneness Spiritual Center, is goingto be 4 years old, on February 4th. Join themfor the anniversary celebration in their newhome, at the Catholic Theological Union,5416 South Cornell Avenue, in Chicago, onSunday, February 6th. Meditation is at 10:45a.m., celebration service is at 11 a.m., and thefestivities at 1 p.m.

Please RSVP for the festivities so we havea food count by January 29th at 773 962-9081.

Latina D. HarrisMonthly Workshop

Have you grown weary of setting resolu-tions year after year, then not sticking withthem? Then this is the workshop for you.Join Latina D. Harris and The AwakeningCenter, as they explore options for growingand developing in the New Year, movingbeyond resolutions and determining the pathfor your soul’s growth. “Resolve to Evolve:Getting beyond Resolutions” is the topic ofthis workshop. The workshop will take placeon Tuesday, January 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.,at Rasmussen College, Romeoville Campus,1400 Normantown Road, Romeoville.

To register call 815 293-7104 or emailawakencenter@gmail.com.

SSppiirriittuuaall RReelleeaassee ooff OOvveerreeaattiinnggRev. Tom Wendt facilitates a class that will

provide practical, spiritual ideas, tools andapproaches from an array of resources to pro-vide a multi-step, spiritual release fromovereating. The class meets Wednesdays at7:15 p.m., on January 5,12 & 19 or is repeat-ed on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m., on January 8, 15& 22 at Unity Church of Crystal Lake, 200Ellsworth. This is a three-session class and isfor you if one or more of the followingdescribes you: You’ve struggled with overeat-ing most of your life. You feel you have just afew pounds to lose. You find yourself “emo-tionally eating” in response to feelings. Youhave trouble knowing when enough isenough. It’s difficult to slow down your eat-ing. You believe that you’ll be happier onceyou are thinner. A $5 love offering is suggest-ed for each session.

For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.

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Prayer BreakfastFaithBridge, a spiritual consortium of local

congregations in Lake and McHenry counties,is hosting its second annual interfaith prayerbreakfast, honoring Dr. Martin Luther KingJr., on January 17. Columnist and authorDawn Turner Trice will speak on the topic,“To Live Together as Neighbors or PerishTogether as Fools.”

The breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to9:30 a.m., at D’Andrea Banquets, in CrystalLake. Tickets are $20 for the vegetarian buffetand are available from FaithBridge supportingorganizations.

The group plans to honor Dr. King becausehis teachings were inclusive. “Dr. King oncespoke of the ‘world house,’ according to theRev. Anne S. Muelleman, who serves as aBoard Trustee for FaithBridge. “In hisremarks, he spoke of humanity as a long-sep-arated family who had inherited a single houseand now needed to learn to live together in it,respectfully.”

The keynote speaker, Twice writes for theChicago Tribune, moderates an “ExploringRace” online forum and serves as a regularcommentator for WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight”show and on National Public Radio’s “Talk ofthe Nation” program.

In addition to the breakfast and talk, agroup of 12 graduates of the first Faith-to-Faith, Face-to-Face interfaith certificationcourse for lay people will be recognized.During two year’s of training the graduatesstudied diversity and communications, whilelearning about five religious faiths with anactive presence in McHenry County. Newclasses are planned.

FaithBridge is a four-year-old organizationpromoting mutual understanding amongdiverse religious groups. Its supporting organ-izations are: The Hindu Mandir of LakeCounty, the First Congregational Church ofCrystal Lake, the Blue Lotus Buddhist Templeof Woodstock, the Ridgefield-Crystal LakePresbyterian Church, the Jewish Congregationof McHenry County, St. Paul’s UCC ofBarrington, the Presbyterian Church ofBarrington, the Center for Spiritual Evolutionin Cary, the Community Church ofBarrington, the American Muslim CommunityOrganization and the Department of Missionand Spiritual Care of Advocate GoodShepherd Hospital, in Barrington.

FaithBridge is still organizing and is opento other faith communities in the area whoembrace their vision and goals. Rev.Muelleman of the Center for SpiritualEvolution said she was attracted to the groupbecause it “fosters peace and understandingbetween faith traditions and cultures.”

Revs. Bill and Elizabeth ArrottNew Location

Revs. Bill and Elizabeth Arrott, and theBoard of Trustees, of North Shore Center forSpiritual Living, have relocated, to St. John’sUnited Church of Christ, 1136 WesleyAvenue, at Crain Street, in Evanston.

Join them on Sunday, January 9th, follow-ing the service for a Burning Bowl Ceremony,and on Sunday, January 30th for a home com-ing celebration.

If you haven’t yet been to the new facilities,visit them as soon as you can!

For more information call 847 492-0500 orvisit www.nscsl.com.

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Rev. Robert YarbroughPrinciple Demonstrates Itself

BY REV. BOBBYI am a bad boy, sometimes as I snicker at

those who always jump in my face, talkingabout some demonstration that they havemade. Not in a demeaning way though, butalways knowing that they have witnessed, forthemselves, principle demonstrating itself intheir life. It’s just that ego thing. You knowlike Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor in SilverStreak, “We Bad!” Do understand that onenever has to get the ego under control.Principle will demonstrate itself anyway. Soall the ego focus that we do is just anotherunnecessary exercise that we think we need toperform. It’s just like focusing on the probleminstead of the solution. For the heavy dutymetaphysicians, it’s the same as attempting todeal with the problem at the level of con-sciousness that it appeared. It’s not that wecan’t do that it’s just that it doesn’t get results.Most of us want results. The key word is most.

And yes it gets sticky because we do havethe dominion; we do have the authority andwe do have the power to create. We createeverything that we experience in this life. Butthe principle, the ingredients that are con-tained in the all-ness of creation that are avail-able to us for usage, were in no way put inplace by human mind.

God being itself in the coolness that it is, inno way requires us to believe or to know thatprinciple demonstrates itself. We don’t haveto carry that weight. It just does what it does.But when we do know, the gates of the king-dom of the heavens are flung open before usand all we must then do is walk through.

Bear BrigadeFox Valley Unity, 230 Webster Street, in

Batavia is again collecting new stuffed TeddyBears and other soft creatures to fill theirsanctuary until February 13th. These crittersare hugged and filled with love by members ofthe congregation and then delivered to a localnursing facility in time for Valentine’s Day. Ifyou’d like to participate call 630 879-1115.

Practical MysticismPower of Oneness Spiritual Center pres-

ents, “Practical Mysticism,” a 10-week classon Tuesdays, beginning January 11, at KingCollege Prep High School, 4445 South DrexelAvenue, Chicago. The class fee is $250 andincludes the workbook and registration toUCSL. This course is an exploration of mysti-cism, what it is and what it is not. It providesthe framework for the student to live a moremystical life in present time. Each student setsa personal intention for his or her life.Emphasis is given to the practice of medita-tion and the practice of witnessing conscious-ness. Foundations of Science of Mind is a pre-requisite for this course. This course is idealfor one seeking to deepen his or her ownawareness of the Divine reality in daily living.

The 10 weeks are What is Mysticism? Youare Called; Power, Control & Chaos;Illumination, Purification & Commitment;Surrendering to Grace; The Mystical Heart;From Silkworm to Butterfly; EssentialWisdoms & the Final Fire; Mystical Marriage& Being in the World; and Ritual &Celebration.

Payment plans are available but the $50registration fee must be paid by January 11thand all tuition must be paid by February 15th.There is a 10% discount for chartered mem-bers. The two textbooks to buy for this classare, Goldsmith, Joel S., The Foundations ofMysticism, Acropolis Books, $35.94 includ-ing tax, and Myss, Caroline, Entering theCastle: Finding the Inner Path to God andYour Soul’s Purpose, Free Press, $16.54including tax.

Register online at www.powerofoneness.net/classes/practicalmysticism.htm.

Mid-WWeek ServiceUnity of Oak Park, 405 North Euclid

Avenue, Oak Park, intention is to develop acontemporary service starting on Wednesdaysat 7 p.m., with music and healing meditations.This will be followed with a class and dia-logue at 8 p.m. The idea is to build communi-ty within the congregation as we explore con-cepts, ideas, and other faith practices aroundour world. The subjects will vary as we getthe feel and direction the Wednesday nightclass will take. We feel this is the time for sucha time of togetherness with new beginningsand a new approach to our future. We inviteyou to join us as together we move boldly intothis next phase of spiritual unfoldment. Ourstatement of purpose is, “We Are Peace-makers, One In The Love Of God. WithHearts And Minds United, We EstablishHarmony, Order, And Peace In Our PersonalLives And The Collective Life Of Humanity.”

Join in the Atrium for interesting book dis-cussions, fun, and camaraderie, on Mondays,January 10, and Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., facilitatedby Lori Kumskis.

Women and Men of Unity, will continue thestudy of The Game Of Life And How To PlayIt, on Saturday, January 8, and February 12,from 10 to 11:30 a.m. You will go through thebook together for deeper insights into the lifeexperience. Refreshments will be served.Facilitated by Bernie Thauland, LUT.

Do you feel an emotional or spiritual con-nection with your companion animals andenjoy the camaraderie of other animal lovers?Please join in a special section of FriendshipHall during coffee hour to learn about animalministries at other New Thought churches andto share ideas for possible activities at ourown center, on Sunday, January 23, at 12:30p.m. For more information call 708 848-0960.

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Season for NonviolenceDuPage Center, 150 East St. Charles Road,

Carol Stream, congregants and children, willbe observing a season for nonviolence, fromJanuary 30 to April 4, a national 64-day edu-cational, media, and grassroots campaign ded-icated to demonstrating that nonviolence is apowerful way to heal, transform, and empow-er our lives and our communities. Inspired bythe 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries ofMahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr., this international event honors their visionfor an empowered, nonviolent world. Visitwww.agnt.org/node/10 for more information.

W.I.S.E. Women Monthly Gathering(Women Initiating Self Empowerment), a nur-turing non-denominational fellowship groupfor women of all ages, providing emotional,spiritual, and intellectual support. Love offer-ing. Revs. Kathy Mertes & Mary Beth Speer,facilitators, on Saturday, January 8, from 9:30to 11 a.m.

Mastery of Self through Faith SupportCircle, a safe, nurturing environment to fosterself awareness and acceptance. Link in theknowing that your purpose is Divine Onenessand you are one with Spirit, and have Masteryof your Life. Love Offering, Rev. KathyMertes, facilitator on Friday, January 21, from7 to 8:30 p.m.

Each Wednesday Coffee & Metaphysicsstudy group meets from 10:30 a.m. to 1230p.m. A New Design for Living, by ErnestHolmes, was originally published in 1959,about one year before Holmes’ death in 1960.As such it contains many of the lessons andideas that he had learned along his amazingspiritual journey. Written with the help of“Science of Mind” magazine’s Willis Kinnear,this book quickly became one of the mostpopular and well-read books by Holmes. OurAwakening Mind Bookstore will be happy toorder a copy of this book for you. Also theStudy Group has gone Multi-Media! In addi-tion to book study, we are incorporating Meta-Matinee movies from time to time, stay tuned!Rev. Mary Beth Speer, $10 suggested loveoffering.

Thoughts Become Things. Choose theGood Ones!®, written by Mike Dooley, onFriday January 14, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., atMeta Movies & Chat.

You can create your own reality. And bychanging your thoughts, words, and actions inthe simplest of ways, you can create fantasticchanges in your life. It’s your turn. It’s easy.All the answers you need lie within.

Mike Dooley, as featured in The Secret,explains the most powerful principle ever dis-covered by humankind. With it you can havevirtually anything you can imagine, and it’snot just limited to material things: you cancreate more love, more joy and more laughter.To find out more about Mike Dooley, and tosign up for his free, humorously thought-pro-voking daily messages, visit his website atwww.tut.com.

For more information call 630 653-2222.

An investment in knowledge always paysthe best interest. Benjamin Franklin

appearances on ABC Evening News withPeter Jennings, NBC Morning Show, TheO’Reilly Factor, Discovery Health, and TheLearning Channel. He has been quoted in theWall Street Journal, Newsweek and Time.

Visit www.nderf.org. This website has over300,000 pages read each month.

For more information about ChicagoIANDS/iSee call 847 251-5758 or visitwww.chicagoiands.org.

Evidence of the AfterlifeChicago International Association For

Near-Death Studies (IANDS) support andstudy group and International Society forExtraondinary Expericences (iSee), will meeton Saturday, January 8, from 2 to 5 p.m., atFrank Auditorium in Evanston Hospital, 2650Ridge Avenue (& Central), Evanston.Suggested donation is $20. All are welcome.No one is turned away.

Guest speaker is Dr. Jeff Long, M.D.,author of Evidence of the Afterlife, founder ofnderf.org, a tool of the Near-Death ExperienceResearch Foundation, is a physician practic-ing the specialty of radiation oncology, whichis the use of radiation to treat cancer, inHouma, Louisiana. Dr. Long completed med-ical school and did his radiation oncologytraining at the University of Iowa. His posi-tion immediately prior to his current positionwas in Gallup, New Mexico where he prac-ticed radiation oncology and also workedextensively, both professionally and in publicservice, with the Navajo Nation. Dr. Longmoved to Houma in 2009.

In addition to Dr. Long’s professional inter-ests, he has an interesting hobby. Over 10years ago he began studying near-death expe-riences. Dr. Long has studied over 1600 NDEsand published his research findings in thebook Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science ofNear-Death Experiences, which became aNew York Times bestseller.

Dr. Long has discussed near-death experi-ences extensively with the media, including

Dr. Jeff Long

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Rev. Debra DixonNew Home

Rev. Debra Dixon, and the whole UnityCenter of Light family, are pleased toannounce that they are moving to a wonderfulnew location at the Graue House, 3800 YorkRoad, Oak Brook, in the Fullersburg WoodsForest Preserve. Graue House is a beautifulrestored Victorian House that has a rich andwonderful history. Since the Center is dedi-cated to “seeing the light in every person” andpromoting Spiritual, Physical and EmotionalEnlightenment, they feel that the new homereflects their vision beautifully. Besides beingin a lovely natural setting, Graue House wasonce part of the famous “UndergroundRailroad” that provided safe refuge for peopleescaping slavery in the South since before theCivil War.

Spiritual Leader, Rev. Debra Dixon men-tioned in a recent lesson: “When I look at themanifestation of our new spiritual home, I amseeing that what is within us is expressingthrough us. Often you hear me say that a spe-cial intention has been answered in anextraordinary way—we are in the conscious-ness of unity centered in light: centered in thisawareness of infinite possibilities. It is noaccident that the Graue Mill has an energyfield of Light and Love. The mill and its sur-roundings have an energy that is deeply con-nected to the earth. There is a deep respect ofnature and the natural rhythm of earth’s pulse.

The mill and its house stands today as areminder of freedom from slavery—freedomfrom the outer world. Is that not the con-sciousness of our Spiritual Journey? We standfor freedom of thought—freedom to discoverour spiritual connection to all. The GraueHouse was a haven for those who soughtrefuge from slavery. The House was a Lightin the darkness. We are a group of spiritually-minded people who recognize that at the cen-ter of our being is Light. Please come visit usand experience our beautiful SpiritualCommunity and our new Spiritual Homeevery Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.”

For more information call 630 366-1737.

Signature ShiftsBY REV. KURT CONDRA

So far, during forays to downtown Chicago,my focus has been on not getting lost. But,while gazing out the wall of windows at theSignature Room on the 95th floor of the JohnHancock Building during this week’s NewThought ministers’ luncheon, my perceptionshifted. Instead of seeing the city as a maze tobe mapped and mastered, I had a thrillingsense that beyond the glass was an amazingplayground waiting to be explored.

It’s not surprising. Seeing from a higherperspective is nearly always transformative.The key to creating such shifts is raising ourfocus above immediate concerns and priori-ties so the expansive nature of Spirit canrenew our minds and hearts. Think of it aslifting your gaze from the cracks in the side-walk to the impressive architecture toweringoverhead, and then beyond to the majesty ofChicago’s unmistakable shore-framed skyline.It takes discipline. Too often, the inertia ofday-to-day activity consumes our time andattention and we forget to look beyondappearances. We forget to explore the limit-less possibilities Spirit is perpetually extend-ing.

So this week, as the rush of Christmaspreparations accelerates, set an intention tolook up from the schedules and lists, lookbeyond the parties and presents, and remem-ber the Christmas story is essentially yourstory, a thrilling tale of Spirit’s boundless loveborn in you.

Start your New Year’s celebrations withUnity on the North Shore, 3434 Central Street,Evanston, and tap divine inspiration to createnew thought patterns and beliefs for living amore abundant 2011. With an emphasis oninspiring music, the service also features aBurning Bowl ceremony designed to harnessthe spiritual energy that will bring your NewYear’s intentions into expression.

Join Prosperity Plus, on Wednesdays, start-ing January 5th, from 7 to 9 p.m., as this classteaches a new way of living centered on thespiritual practices of an abundant life!Throughout the course, you will discover the10 universal laws that govern an abundant lifeand will be given the opportunity and encour-agement to put these universal laws into dailypractice. This 10-week “experiment” will bethe catalyst for greater self-awareness, deeperspiritual practice, more meaningful relation-ships, financial increase, and a stronger self-esteem. You will make new friends and finishthe course feeling more connected to our com-munity.

Join Life of Prayer, (SEE), class on

Sundays, starting January 9th, from noon to 2p.m. The course explores the Unity form ofaffirmative prayer. It will also provide tradi-tional Unity definitions of prayer and assistyou in creating your own prayer definition;furthermore, you will be supported in youractual prayer discipline. You will be given theopportunity to explore your own prayer lifeand attitude.

Learn more about the Unity Movement ingeneral, and Unity on the North Shore in par-ticular, on Saturday, January 22nd, from 10a.m. to noon. They will delve in to basic Unityteachings and review the perks and responsi-bilities of membership. Participants will beinvited to become active members of Unity onthe North Shore at our new member Sundayservice.

Love to eat chili with friends? Join the Mid-Winter Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, February 5,from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To enjoy the manytypes of chili you will pay only $10 per personor $25 per family, children under 5 free. Formore information call 847 864-8977.

Annual Book SaleFox Valley Unity, 230 Webster Street,

Batavia, annual book sale will be Sunday,February 20th and 27th. Do you have over-loaded bookshelves from all those new booksyou received at Christmas? Ready to catch upon your reading and want something new?Start cleaning out your shelves or makingyour lists and mark your calendar. You maystart dropping off your books, CDs and DVDson Sunday, January 16th. Visit www.foxval-leyunity.org or call 630 879-1115 for moreinformation.

Rev. Kurt Condra

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Hill,Founder/Senior Minister

Power Circle Congregation & Center9350-64 So. South Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60617-4649•Sunday Prayer Meditation: 9:30-9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service, January 2, 2011 10 a.m.Remembrance/Forgiveness

Communion Service(Casual Sunday Attire)

•WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE SERVICE 7 - 8 p.m.Phone (773-721-7972) Fax (773-721-2422)

Banquet Center (773-721-3231)Prayer Line & Caring Heart Ministry

(773-721-2593) Spiritual Counseling (773-721-2583)

NEW-Email: info@pccfam.org website:www.pccfam.org

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Chicago, IL 60617POWER CIRCLE CENTER

WINTER 2011:JANUARY 17 THRU APRIL 8, 2011

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Phone: 773-721-7972

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Happy New YouBY REV. JACQUELINE TRICHE ATKINS, J.D.

“Happy New You” is the phrase that Truthstudents are often heard exclaiming this timeof the year. Are we worthy of that greeting?Are we really willing to be the “new one?”“New” inherently means a change. “New” in2011 means leaving behind the baggage (thatwas so comforting even as it weighed usdown) accumulated through 2010. “New” in2011 means changing our thinking. What?!? Itmeans no longer professing New Thought phi-losophy and theology while thinking, “Howam I going to make it?” Or “Why did he getthe position and I didn’t?” That thinking isnot allowed in the meaning of “New.” Andwhat about how we feel? If we are “New,”then the old feelings of anxiety about theeconomy, the old fears about our relation-ships, and the old doubt about our ability mustbe replaced. Then there are our actions. Arewe ready to take care of our bodies, by eatingright, by exercising, by getting proper rest.Are we ready to go the extra mile and provideservice? Are we ready to do the work that isrequired so that our homes and offices areorganized and aesthetically pleasing. “HappyNew Year” is the traditional greeting. Perhapsthe spiritual, mental and physical disciplinerequired for us to rightfully accept the greet-ing from others of “Happy New You” maypush some of us New Thought folks back intotradition! Carefully take the time, prepare andmake sure that you are ready to rightfullyreceive the greeting “Happy New You.” Iknow that you will be ready; and so to eachone of you, “Happy New You!”

And, as always, Remember To Make AGreat Day!

Send questions, comments or concerns torevjatkins@ameritech.net.

Dinner and AuctionDon’t miss the Taste of Sri Lanka Dinner

and Auction, on Saturday, March 26, at 5 p.m.at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation,221 Dean Street, in Woodstock.

Replete with diverse food and entertain-ment, this is a fun-filled evening offering oneof the most unique cultural experiences inMcHenry County. Cost for the evening is $25.To reserve tickets call 815 444-8915.

Rev. Jacqueline Triche AtkinsRev. Henrietta Byrd

Transformative PrayerIf you are reading this article you have gen-

erated yourself being in what is called 2011.What has been provided is another opportuni-ty to live, to enjoy, to be happy, to BE agreater part of life than you have ever experi-enced.

Thank You God for Me is a great affirma-tion. It has been said that the greatest prayer isone of Gratitude. Let us pray together.

Thank You God for another opportunity togive to you and your universe the greatnessthat I am. Thank You for the lessons learnedthat provided the stepping stones for my spir-itual evolution. Thank You for my intention topay closer attention to the clues you give mewhile directing and guiding me. Thank Youfor this wonderful experience called 2011.Thank you for my listening closely to yourdirection after I Practice your Presence. ThankYou for the many demonstrations I will expe-rience this year. Thank You for the people Iwill attract to share my experience this year.Thank you for your love in me that I will sharewith all. Thank you for your Grace. Thankyou for your omniscience in me. Thank youfor your omnipotence as me. Thank you foryour omnipresence serving me. Thank you forexplaining things to me in such a way that Iunderstand at an even greater level that youare all there is. I love being you. I loveexpressing you. I love as you love.

And So It Is! Amen!

Special CeremoniesTwo special ceremonies, will be lead by

Rev. Tom Wendt, with special music providedby Tricia Alexander on January 2nd at the 10a.m. service at Unity Church of Crystal Lake,200 Ellsworth. Congregants will reflect on thepast year and then release any behaviors, ideasor events, that are no longer useful to them,during the burning bowl ceremony. Next,each person will be invited to focus theirattention to the future and the new thoughtsthat will replace the old. During the whitestone ceremony each person will adopt a newname, symbolizing rebirth. Persons of allfaiths are welcome to join in this meaningfulNew Year’s Tradition. For more informationcall 815 356-5624, or visit www.uccl.org.

MindShifters Group Tim Hayes facilitates this group meeting

every Tuesday night at Unity Church ofCrystal Lake’s off site space in KorteArchitecture, 135 Beardsley Street. This sup-port group focuses on the tools presented byDr. Michael Ryce, author of Why is ThisHappening to Me…Again?!, in which he pres-ents a series of self-help tools for personal andspiritual growth. At 6:30 p.m. the groupwatches a one hour videotaped lecture by Dr.Ryce. The group then discusses the materialand applies the practical tools that were pre-sented, tools for managing emotions, buildinghealthy relationships and creating a viableconscious spiritual body. The book, The Wayof Mastery, is also referenced in this transfor-mative process. A $5 love offering is suggest-ed for each group. For more information call815 356-5624 or visit www.uccl.org.

Rev. Patty PipiaSet Your Intentions

Join the Burning Bowl Ceremony andPotluck Lunch, Beloved Light Healing andEducational Center, located in Vicki’s Spa,349 Barrington Road, Wauconda, onSaturday, January 1 at 12:30 p.m. Out with theold, in with the new. Release what is holdingyou back from your good and replace it withwhat you want to attract in 2011. This cere-mony is about prayer, meditation and therelease of old behaviors, attitudes, resent-ments, fears, etc. You will write them downand then put them in the fire to dissolve out ofyour consciousness. You will then write downwhat your intentions are for the year. After theceremony, stick around to share potluck fingerfood with likeminded people.

The healing power of John of God’s crys-tals is one of the items mentioned in theDecember issue of O Magazine. Pipia is oneof the few people in Illinois that have aCrystal Color Light Therapy Bed from John ofGod. Experience the color light therapy foryour personal spiritual and physical transfor-mation.

This limited time offer will be 40 minutesfor $50 or 50 minutes for $60. With Oprah’sinterest in John of God, we are anticipatingmany people will be booking appointments.

Soul Visioning™ is a guided process, basedon Susan Wisehart’s book that allows you toenvision and create in holographic time-whereall realities exist-your ideal future in the areasof work, career, relationships, finances, healthand spirituality, on January 16, from 1 to 4p.m. This process uses higher soul guidance,the part of your mind that is lucid, wise, cre-ative and inspired. These processes combinethe best of hypnotherapy, energy psychologyand soul work to access and heal deep uncon-scious limiting core beliefs. Cost is $49.

To RSVP or register for any of the aboveevents by calling Rev. Patty at 847 845-8818.

Alyce SorokieBlow Out Sale

Alyce Sorokie of Partners In Wellness,1967 North Dayton, Chicago, has a $65Colonic winter blow out sale, for 2-days onlyon Saturday, January 1st and Sunday, January2nd. It’s the end of the year, why not treatyourself or a loved one to a colon hydrothera-py treatment. Don’t miss out on this specialoffer. Call now to redeem the discount at 773868-4062.

Also ask about all other winter specialsincluding a one-hour digestive consultationwith Alyce Sorokie, including, basic gut main-tenance, recommended diet, and supplementguidance.

“Befriending Solutions For GutMaintenance,” this audio CD was designed toinform the listener about gut trouble makersand guide you back to a healthy gut.

Belly Buddy, an aromatic pillow filled withgrains that can be heated and is designed todraw blood and nutrients toward the stomach,soothing the symptoms of various types oftummy distress.

“Gut Wisdom™: Understanding andImproving Your Digestive Health,” will helpyou learn how to listen to your gut to achievetotal body health. Unlike other books ondigestion, it is a friendly, readable, easy-to-understand guide that gives you specific pro-cedures you can use to alleviate indigestion,irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diar-rhea, and many other common ailments.

Eye Buddy, apply this cold pack to soothtired or sore eyes with this all natural grain-filled eye pillow.

For more information or to get on theirmailing list call 773 868-4062

“You can’t attain gut-mind health untilyou release the old physical, mental andemotional garbage.” —Alyce Sorokie

Cynthia ZekiReiki Classes

I’m pleased to announce that in January,Nicole Fairchild and I will be hosting a showon I am Healthy Radio called Wake UpSunshine! I will provide more details whenthe first show is set. Our retreat will be heldfrom March 2 thru March 9, visit www.sparkoftheheart.com/retreat for more details.It promises to be an extraordinarily magicaltime for all!

Reiki classes can be taught by individualappointment or in the January classes.

Reiki class, on Monday, January 9 at Sparkof the Heart, 3354 North Paulina #203, and onWednesday, January 12 at Balance HealingCenter, 7646 West Touhy, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m., for all Reiki practitioners and thoseinterested in learning more about heart-basedReiki. Free love donation.

Heart/Mind Meditation, on Friday, January14 at Paulina office, and on Friday, January 21at Balance Healing Center, from 7 p.m. Thesemeditations help you feel your right brainthought, your left brain, and the deep wisdomin your heart. Learn to reunite your heart andmind so that you can wisely and intuitivelylive and love, $20. For more information call847 983-8070 or 847 274-5853.

12 PowersHave you always been fascinated by the 12

Powers that reside within you? Would youlike to learn how to effectively utilize your 12Powers to live a better life? Would you like tojoin a like minded group of people to discusshow the 12 Powers are working in your life?

Good news: The Awakening Center is form-ing 12 Powers Groups in your area. Thegroups will meet monthly at two locations.The Mokena/Tinley Park group will meet onthe 2nd Saturday of each month beginningJanuary 8th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., atRassmussen College, Mokena/Tinley Parkcampus, 8650 West Spring Lake Road,Mokena. The second group meets on the 3rdTuesday of each month beginning January 18,at Rassmussen College, Romeoville Campus,1400 Normantown Road, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.For more information or registration call 815293-7104 or email awakencenter@gmail.com.

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Upcoming ClassesGetting in Touch with Spirit, a 4-week

class, starting Saturday, January 15th thruFebruary 5th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., atFox Valley Unity, 230 Webster Street, Batavia.What a beautiful way to begin 2011! Ourprayer class will help you learn how to pray,or polish your prayer skills. We will explorethe gifts of using affirmative prayer, take acloser look at traditional prayer and even cre-ate our own definition of prayer. On the pathto spiritual understanding, the practice of

LUT, on Thursday, January 27th thru March3rd, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. Thisis a required class in the S.E.E. curriculum.Love offering basis.

Join Stacey Rhodes, MT-BC/DT, a boardcertified music therapist, as she presents,Mommy, Music And Me, on Monday, January17th, from 11 a.m. to noon for 6 weeks. A timeof joy, laughter, and song for mommies andbabies from 6 months to 2 years. In this class,you will move and dance to music, playinstruments and learn new songs and gamesthat will enhance your child’s development.This fun class will be a great way to meetother moms and build relationships for youand your child. A great way to start the newyear! For the last 6 years she has helped peo-ple of all ages and abilities to improve theircognitive, physical and mental health throughthe use of music. Stacey provides group andindividual music therapy in a variety of set-tings, including schools, therapy clinics andnursing homes. She is a developmental thera-pist for the Illinois Early Intervention programand specializes in working with young chil-dren and families with special needs. Staceyis also a mother and enjoys singing and play-ing music with her one year old son. Loveoffering. Call 630 879-1115 or visit www.foxvalleyunity.org for more information.

Marge Orchard Stacey Rhodesprayer is most important in terms of spiritualtransformation. Come explore the benefits andpurposes of prayer, seek methods for deepen-ing your personal prayer life, and develop acredo for your prayer life. Facilitated byMarge Orchard, LUT. This class meets therequirements for Life of Prayer in the S.E.E.program. Everyone is welcome to attend, loveoffering basis.

“What Are You?,” written by Rev. ImeldaOctavia Shanklin, describes what life is like ifit is lived from the point of view of directlyknowing our true nature, our oneness withGod. Learn how your consciousness, yourgoals and objectives, and your resources areyour identity. Reading the chapter onNonresistance is often “assigned” by manyUnity ministers to start out the new year.Facilitated by Maria Cosentino, LUT candi-date, on Sunday, January 16th to February20th, from noon to 1:45 p.m. Bring yourlunch! The classroom will be open for lunchfrom 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. Class is available forSEE elective credit. Love offering basis.

Broaden your consciousness with a basicintroduction to metaphysical study and thepractical use of Truth principles in daily liv-ing. Based on H. Emilie Cady’s classicLessons in Truth, first published in 1895, withthe addition of newly formulated metaphysi-cal insights. Facilitated by Marge Orchard,

January ActivitiesUnity Church of Crystal Lake, 200

Ellsworth, and the Rev. Tom Wendt extend anopen invitation to the church’s 10 a.m. SundayService and Youth Ministry for UNITIKES(age 3-Kg.), UNIKIDS (grades 1-3) and UNI-TEES (grades 4 & 5) at the church. UNI-TEENS (grades 6-8) and Y.O.U. (HighSchool) meet off site at Korte Architecture,135 Beardsley Street, Crystal Lake. Unity is aspiritual community that follows a positiveway of life that encourages personal initiativeand growth. People of all faiths are welcometo participate in our activities.

For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.

On Sunday, January 2, guest vocalist, TriciaAlexander, will be featured at the 10 a.m.Burning Bowl/White Stone CeremonyService. Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m.On Monday, January 3, 7:00 Sisters in Spirit,Woman’s Spirituality Group at Korte. OnTuesday, January 4, 11, 18, 25, at 6:30 p.m.,MindShifters Group at Korte Architecture. OnWednesday, January 5, 12, 19, at 7:15 p.m.Class: The Spiritual Release of Overeating.On Thursday, January 6, 13, 20, 27, at 7 p.m.Book Group Discussion & Support Groupmeets at Korte Architecture to discuss TheGift of Change by Marianne Williamson. OnSaturday, January 8, 15, 22, 9:15 a.m. Class:The Spiritual Release of Overeating.

On Sunday, January 9, guest vocalists:Cassandra Vohs Demann & Jennifer Alleavichperforms at the 10 a.m. Service. YouthMinistry also meets at 10 a.m. Chen Style TaiChi Class meets at 1:30 p.m.

On Sunday, January 16, guest vocalist, PaulHanrahan, performs at the 10 a.m. service.Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m., fol-lowed by Uniteen & YOU Sledding withSophie at 11 a.m. Chen Style Tai Chi Classmeets at 1:30 p.m.

On Sunday, January 23, guest musician,George Muligano performs at the 10 a.m.service. Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m.followed by Uniteen & YOU Sledding withSophie at 11 a.m. Chen Style Tai Chi Classmeets at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, at9:15 a.m. Class: Introduction to Unity.

On Sunday, January 30, guest musicians,“Small Potatoes” perform at the 10 a.m. serv-ice. It’s Youth Ministry Chaplain Sunday.Youth Ministry also meets at 10 a.m. At 11:30a.m., Story Circles meet to “Describe an expe-rience that altered your view of someone.”Chen Style Tai Chi Class meets at 1:30 p.m.

He Said. She Said.“He Said”

“And she gave birth to her first born son,and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, andlaid him in a manger; because there was noroom for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 KJV.What has this Child come to teach us?Courtesy, Goodwill, Kindness, Generosityfrom Zimbabwe to USA? It is okay to be niceat this time of year? Enjoy a UniversityChristmas Caroling Group at a LakefrontCondominium?

With my own ears, I heard of the lady fromZimbabwe. For two years, she has used hersavings to buy toys for needy children whowere being treated at the hospital where sheworks as a cafeteria attendant.

With my own eyes, I have seen strangersholding the doors open for people who areoverloaded with wrapped gifts for the folksback home.

With my own nostrils, I have smelled thefragrance of pine tree needles from doorwreaths of the nicely heated units of Chicagocliff-dwellers.

With my own lips, I have savored thecooled apple cider at a Caroling session ofUniversity choristers in the lobby of a lake-front condominium.

With my own hands, I have felt the warmthof a sincere holiday handshake. With my ownarms, I have hugged long-ago friends whohave re-appeared for a moment on a parkinglot of my life.

These things have happened and could havebeen witnessed by anyone. Are these thethings that the Child has came to teach us? Or,could there be more?

With my own heart, I have felt the joy ofbeing nice to every heart in the elevator, onthe subway platform, in the line at the PostOffice, and amidst the crowd around the BookTable after the church’s candle-lighting serv-ice.

With my own inner guidance, I have recog-nized the possibility of having Peace on Earthand Goodwill toward everyone, if only for amoment, at Christmastime.

Is this all the Child came to teach us, or isthere more, much more?

After-thought: If we can have peace for amoment, why not for an hour, for a day, whynot for a weekend, or maybe for a life-time,any life-time?

Is this what the Child came to teach us?I wonder as I wander. The angel within con-

tinues to carol: “What Child is this?” “WhatChild is this?,” on this day, that I have chosento call Christmas?

What Child is this? And, what has thisChild come to teach me, thee, all of us?

Peace and Blessings, Herb Lassiter.

“She Said.”Emmaus Pathway # 18, Give Life The

Light Touch.Beloved, you are characteristic of a feather

and a beacon of LIGHT, a lightweight and

illumination itself.You are the power that can give life both the

LIGHT touch and dynamic radiant LIGHT.You are the LIGHT of the world. Unto yourinherited spiritual nature, you can rise aboveall things and all circumstances. You can beamradiant LIGHT and spiritual understanding,on all experiences, the ones unlike your holynature and the ones that need just a little moreLIGHT to brighten up the day. You are moreilluminating than the sun itself, for withinyour divine nature is the power to dissipate thestormiest of clouds, as well as the shadows ofmind and heart.

Let There Be Light! Let There Be Light!Let There Be Light! O Eternal LIGHTS ofGod, as rays of LIGHT of the One and OnlyLIGHT, your “yoke is easy” and your “burdenis light.” Be faithful to the vision of LIGHTthat God has of you.

Give life, the LIGHT TOUCH. Allow theLIGHT that you are, to shine wherever yougo. Know without a shadow of doubt that youcan never ever be dimmed.

You can never ever burn out. Choose togive life, the TOUCH of LIGHT.

Emma L .Luster Lassiter.Visit www.SpiritualDignity.net for both

Lassiters.

Sisters In SpiritSisters in Spirit, the women’s group of

Unity Church of Crystal Lake, meets at 7p.m., on Monday, January 3rd, at KorteArchitecture, 135 Beardsley Street, CrystalLake. Facilitator, Pat Novy, will be joined bySherry LaMarche and Tricia Alexander, at asession where participants will be invited toshare their knowledge and/or experience con-cerning chakras. Sherry’s expertise is in thearea of essential oils and Tricia focuses on theimportance of body energy in healing. Findout what chakras are and how they relate toour lives and wellbeing. Participants are invit-ed to bring along anything that would add tothis discussion. Snacks may be brought for thesharing table. Hot water and tea bags will beprovided. For more information call 815 356-5624 or visit www.uccl.org.

Rev. Herb LassiterAre You Aware of God?

BY REV. HERB LASSITERYou, Rev. Herb, are aware of weather

reports and actual weather conditions, stockmarket forecasts and actual stock market per-formance. Yes, brother Herb, you are aware ofpre-election polls and actual election results,sales forecasts and actual sales consummated.You, Good Friend Herb, are aware of a mil-lion-jillion things that go on all over this plan-et, but, World Citizen Herb, are you aware ofGod?

This conversation, as you might imagine,took place totally within my Inner World. Nooutside person would have dared to raise sucha question with me, without some sort of sec-ondary agenda. But, here I was half-asleep, Ihad just written my final selections for theFebruary 2011 Daily Inspiration for BetterLiving. On one page, I had dared to write, “Iam Aware of God.” And, on another, I haddeclared, “I am Aware of God in you.”

Both of those statements were honest andtrue during my moments of writing, editing,and sending the draft to the Editors. But whatabout afterwards? In the Silence and Beyond,the inquiry could not be ignored. In Real-Time, it spoke, “Are you aware of God?” Inmoments when you are not writing, speaking,preaching, or counseling, “Are you, Dear One,aware of God? Happily, this all turned out tobe dream, or was it?

If anyone else has ever raised such a ques-tion in a private or non-private moment, Iwould be interested in getting a message fromyou. Perhaps we can kick it around on aJanuary Blog or two. Just send an email toaware@SpiritualDignity.net

By the way, if you are interested in acquir-ing copies of the Daily Inspiration, visit theirweb site of the publisher, the UniversalFoundation for Better Living. http://www.ufbl.org/di.

F.Y.I. Rev. Herb Lassiter is a Ministerordained by the UFBL, and is serving current-ly as Assistant Minister of The EmmausCenter, where the Rev. Dr. Emma Luster-Lassiter is the Senior Minister. Worship serv-ices are conducted at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morn-ings at The Masonic Lodge, 809 East 42ndPlace, Chicago.

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Emma L .Luster Lassiter

Shortie on ForgivenessBY REV. MINNIE M. ROBINSON

Having faith in the power of forgiveness isa great way to begin a New Year along with aNew You! Love is on the horizon to give usthe strength and the wisdom to continue Beingabout the Father’s Business. Power is the fac-ulty that will assist us with our imagination ofnot just seeking forgiveness, but to actuallysee it. Remember folks, we have to believe itbefore we see it. Forgiveness is not just to begiven and seen, we must understand it as well.If we truly understood forgiveness therewould be less or no illness or disease in thisworld. The average person with a health chal-lenge if they take a look deep down withinthemselves; they would be able to see what itis they need to do to take back their power;their health; their freedom and that wouldbe…forgiveness. Forgiveness of others andthemselves. Use the will of God; not your willto be able to seek the first law of God’s uni-verse which is Divine order. Order in your lifeand health. Once your soul (entire mind) andbody (vehicle through which the soul express-es) are in harmony with each other; watch thezeal/enthusiasm return to you as you have for-given and released all that is not for your high-est good. Therefore; you can take charge backof your every day life, world and affairs!

We cannot just speak a good game of for-giveness we have to be IT!!!

Our ultimate goal is to “Walk The Talk!”Forgive and live well, laugh often and lovemuch!

Foundations Power of Oneness Spiritual Center presents

“Foundations of Science of Mind,” a 10 WeekClass on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., atKing College Prep High School, 4445 SouthDrexel Avenue, in Chicago, beginningJanuary 6. The class fee is $250 and includesthe workbook and registration to UCSL.Please note: This class is a pre-requisite for allother Science of Mind classes. You will beintroduced to the basics of the Science ofMind, Meditation, Spiritual Mind Treatment,Visioning and other Universal SpiritualPrinciples and Practices. The class is experi-ential, with many guided meditations andexercises to assist you in applying, embracingand incorporating Science of Mind Principlesin your own life.

Each week will consist of the exploration ofspiritual principles and spiritual practices thatsupports those principles. You will learn touse the creative process as well as powerfuland practical tools to “change your thinking,change your life.” Register online atw w w. p o w e r o f o n e n e s s . n e t / c l a s s e s /foundation.htm or by mail at Power ofOneness Spiritual Center, P.O. Box 198779,Chicago, IL 60619-4908. You will need thetextbook, The Science Of Mind, by ErnestHolmes. You can purchase it yourself or buy itfrom them for $18.74 including tax.

“What lies behind us and what lies beforeus are tiny matters compared to what lieswithin us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Burning Bowl Ceremony“Let Go of What You Don’t Want and

Claim What You Do,” will be the theme of aBurning Bowl service that will be held at 7p.m. on Friday, December 31 at UnityNorthwest Church, 259 East Central Road,Des Plaines. A Burning Bowl Ceremony willbe held at the start of the service, followed byan opportunity to write a letter to God and aletter from God.

“New Years Eve is the perfect time to let goof old, stuck concepts and energy and to con-sciously create what we want to see happen in2011,” said Rev. Barrette.

“During this service, we will burn our listsof what we don’t want to experience anymore.Then, we will each write a letter to God, fol-lowed by a meditative experience that willlead to writing a letter from God!”

“Your New Start,” will be the theme of aWhite Stone Ceremony at 9 and 11 a.m. onSunday, January 2 at Unity Northwest Church,259 East Central Road, Des Plaines. Thisservice will be led by Lynn Barrette, LicensedUnity Teacher, and Greg Barrette, SeniorMinister of Unity Northwest.

The White Stone Ceremony, is an ancientritual of new beginnings,” said Rev. GregBarrette. “In Jesus day, when a person wasreleased from prison, they were given a whitestone to represent their new start. During theWhite Stone Ceremony, each of us will begiven a white stone to signify our freedom.We will then each experience a meditationthat will lead us into receiving a word orphrase symbolizing a new start for our newyear. We are now free to take our next spiritu-al step!”

In Revelations, John wrote “To the one whoovercomes, I will give spiritual food, and Iwill also provide a white stone, upon which anew name will be written, that no one knowsexcept for the one who receives it.”

A three-week class on “Creating YourLife,” will be led by Greg Barrette, at 7 p.m.on Tuesdays, January 4 through January 18.“This will be an opportunity to create a prac-tical plan for living the rest of your life,” saidRev. Barrette. “We will use journaling, visu-alization, meditation and discussion to creategoals for every aspect of living. We will spend75% of our time doing written exercises on

affirmations, forgiveness and clearing awaynegative beliefs. Some of the subjects coveredwill be employment, health, relationships,self-image, prosperity, forgiveness and spiri-tual growth.” A free-will offering will betaken. For more information call 847 297-0997 or visit unitynorthwest.org.

The Gift of Change The content of The Gift of Change, by

Marianne Williamson, is the focus of a bookdiscussion and spiritual support group, facili-tated by Mary Anderson, every Thursday at 7p.m., at Unity Church of Crystal Lake’s, offsite space in Korte Architecture, 135Beardsley Street, Crystal Lake. “In this honestand uplifting book, bestselling authorMarianne Williamson delves deeply into thepowerful role of change in our lives today. Farfrom being something to fear and avoid, shesays, every change - even the most difficultand painful - gives us an opportunity toreceive the miraculous gift of personal trans-formation. The only real failure in life, sheobserves, is the failure to grow from what wego through. We will find real growth when weorient ourselves using an eternal compass ofspiritual principles, which alone can guide uson this path to wholeness.” Visitors are wel-come. A $5 love offering is suggested for eachsession. For more information call 815 356-5624 or visit www.uccl.org.

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South Side Unity Center of ChristianityEMBRACING CHANGE

Our Theme for January is “New Beginnings”“Oh, Give Thanks Unto the LordFor He Is Good…” Psalm 136:1

January 2 “The Newness Of You”Rev. Henrietta Byrd

January 9 “Fully Functioning With Faith”Rev. Edith Washington

January 16 “Brand New Beginnings”Rev. ViMatice Jackson

January 23 “Prayer + Faith = Demonstration”Rev. Evelyn Thomas

January 30 “Challenging Your Newness”Rev. Henrietta Byrd

Join Us on Sundays at Our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service9320 South Ashland Avenue in ChicagoFor More Information call (773) 445-7895

Lynn Barrette

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Linda PadgurskisSuggestions

BY LINDA PADGURSKISHer are some suggestions to make 2011 the

best year you have ever experienced! Beginyour day with positive affirmations. Be enthu-siastic when you wake up. Look forward tothe people you will talk to, the opportunitiesyou will have and the events you will experi-ence. Forgive those who have hurt you physi-cally, mentally or emotionally. Smile more!Your aura will glow and others will be attract-ed to your positive energy.

Then here is the next big step, feel as goodon the inside as others see you on the outside.What do you still feel bad about? What isholding you back and blocking you from liv-ing the life you long for and feel is rightaround the corner. Go deeper and find the painthat still lingers. You are good enough and youare so much more powerful than you realize.You can do it and let this be the year you seeit, believe it and know it to be real!

Experience an ARCH® treatment (Hawai-ian energy healing) and I can help you under-stand the blockages you hold inside. It takesabout an hour but the energy stays with youfor 36 hours. Everyone has their own uniqueexperience. I also write down and explain allthe messages I received. Appointments can bemade at various locations in the Chicagolandarea.

Ms. Padgurskis is a Certified ARCH®Healing Expert, published author and co-hosts2 radio shows on WJJG 1530 AM. Listen toGod Stories on Sundays 8 to 9 a.m. and GreatRecovery Mondays 10 a.m. to noon and alsolive at www.wjjgam1530.com. Her website iswww.higherconscioussoul.com. She can bereached at 312 209-8534.

Story Circles Story Circles will meet after the service on

January 30th, at 11:30 a.m., at Unity Churchof Crystal Lake, 200 Ellsworth. Participantsare invited to recall a portion of their lifeexperience and share a personal story aboutthis month’s topic: “Describe an experiencethat altered your view of someone.” StoryCircles provide an opportunity to practicefocused listening and to feel a profound con-nection with those around you. For moreinformation call 815 356-5624 or visitwww.uccl.org.

comes from the Akashic records where all ouractions and thoughts since the beginning oftime have been recorded. Tapping into theserecords is an excellent way to clear up anyblind spots.

Palmistry can also shed light on our trueselves. A basic understanding of your handtype will reveal your strengths and weakness-es. Someone with a Fire hand doesn’t see howhe or she allows their ego to get in the way oftheir success. When they put their ego in per-spective, they can gain clarity of purpose.

People with Earth hands can be too practi-cal and over focused on mundane issues,blinding them from their life mission. If thesefolks broaden their vision they will see theyare a spiritual beings having a physical expe-rience. This shift in perspective can help themgain clarity.

People who possess an air hand get socaught up in their mind that they tune out theirinner voice. Their constant mental chatter cancloud their life purpose. When they learn tocalm their mind and listen to the still innervoice, they will hear their life mission.

People with water hands are like sponges toother people’s issues and problems. Hence,they lose clarity on who they are and their lifepurpose. When they allow their emotions toget out of control, they get lost in muddywater. Grounding themselves and spendingtime alone can help them regain clarity.

The eyes are the windows to the soul,telling a remarkable story about who we are.Like fingerprints, each iris has a unique andparticular pattern. The eyes reveal how weexperience life and express ourselves.

There are many other areas within thesepaths that help us unlock our life purpose.Please join author Kathryn Andries atRelax4Life the weekend of January 15-16 fora weekend of Life Purpose work.

To register, please call 847 842-1752 orvisit www.relax4life.com.

Save The DateThe 5th Annual Women's Conference, will

be held Thursday, March 24 thru Saturday,March 26 at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort,Bloomingdale, IL. For more information call773 721-7972.

Discover Your Life PurposeBY KATHRYN ANDRIES

In order to understand our life mission, wemust be able to see clearly. Our life missioninvolves developing our gifts and talents, andoffering them to the world. Our mission alsoinvolves mastering karmic lessons. However,many times we are blind to our talents and ourchallenges. Other people may tell us whatgreat painters, poets, or dancers we are, but weoften don’t see it ourselves. To understandourselves better, we can explore the following6 intuitive methods: astrology, numerology,palmistry, iris analysis, past lives, and ourfamily.

Beginning with astrology, our natal chartreveals potential blind spots. The first place tolook is the planet Neptune. This is the planetof illusion and disillusion, which can oftencloud our vision. Neptune urges us to tran-scend the physical and search for greatermeaning in the spiritual world. This oftentranslates into us avoiding problems. Whetherit is looking at the reality of our relationships,or admitting we really have the ability to bewhatever we desire, Neptune holds the key toremoving any illusions.

The twelfth house on an astrological chartalso shows where we are unconscious andwhat issues we have avoided for several life-times. Any planets in this house can be prob-lematic and the source of self-sabotaging ten-dencies. Twelfth house issues can best beunderstood by looking deep within the psycheand soul. This process can lead to huge stepsin our spiritual growth.

A study of our past lives can also revealgifts and talents we have developed, as well asunresolved karmic lessons. A past life readingcan clarify current life dilemmas, and validateour strengths. Past life reading information

Kathryn Andries

became the first New Thought minister to beappointed to the Executive Counsel of theParliament of World Religions. Call 847 516-1950, or visit www.newthoughtmchenry.orgfor more information or to register.

Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/tool-bar/mchenry-county-church-of-religious-sci-ence, and help us every time you shop andsearch online by adding our new toolbar. Atmore than 1,300 participating stores, a per-centage of your purchase will automaticallysupport our Church at no extra cost to you!

Thou Shalt Not StealBY STEPHANIE E. WILSON-COLEMAN

www.champagneconnection.comwww.asipofinspiration.com

email: nspire@champagneconnection.comSeveral of my friends and I had an unusual-

ly invigorating conversation about the TenCommandments, focusing mostly on “thoushalt not steal.” Webster’s defines the word“steal” as to take the property of another with-out right or permission. The word “another”is defined as one of an undetermined numberof group. Using the Webster’s definitionsallows you to take this commandment muchfurther than stealing the property of others.

Most people in a civilized society aremorally opposed to taking the property of oth-ers without expressed permission. But whathave we done to keep us from stealing fromthe most important person in our lives, our-selves?

We steal our health by refusing to eathealthy meals, not drinking enough water,over indulging in alcohol or other stimulants,ignoring our body’s requirement for sufficientrest and not exercising our bodies. We con-stantly allow our words to damage our healthby having “organ recitals” with our friendsand neighbors testifying to our failing healthand aching muscles. With zeal we declare the

Two New ClassesThe Center for Spiritual Evolution; a

Religious Science Community, 204 SpringStreet in Cary, will be reviewing the Nuts andBolts of Science of Mind, in January, via theSunday service and two classes which beginJanuary 12 and 22.

January is for grounding, or regrounding, inthe fundamental teachings of Science ofMind/New Thought as applied to “our needsand aspirations,” to paraphrase ReligiousScience founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes. Rev.Anne S. Muelleman will set the tone for theyear by delving not only into The Science ofMind textbook, but also into the wisdom thatHolmes offers us in four other books. And, onthe final Sunday we will look at how ourteachings are rooted in the Wisdom of theAges.

Genesis is an amazing beginning for thosewho have never taken a Religious Scienceclass while taking the Practitioner andMinister deeper in consciousness. The inwardjourney takes the student into a discovery ofGod within. This accredited first year SOMclass will cover the basic concepts of the phi-losophy of Science of Mind and SpiritualMind Treatment through affirmations andguided meditation. The Genesis class beginsWednesday, January 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Itis a 10 week course plus an all day Saturdayworkshop on Treatment. Cost is $225; pre reg-istration/pre paid fee is $200. Plus membersreceive 10% off on classes. Those studentswho have previously completed SOM 1 orFoundations course may attend for half price.No pre-requisites and no charge for spouseattending. You may call the church office tomake financial arrangements.

Prosperity Plus will be held on Saturdaymornings, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, beginningJanuary 22. Pre-registration is required byJanuary 16. Each student will receive theirown Prosperity Plus guide, that includes acourse workbook and audio CDs for eachclass. Course material fee is $54. Those whoare repeating this class and have their coursematerials do not need to order them again, butdo need to pre register. Prosperity Plus is a tenweek program featuring the highly soughtafter inspirational speaker, best-selling authorand minister, Mary Manin Morrissey. The pro-gram teaches a new way of living and creatingyour good, centered around the spiritual prac-tices of an abundant life. Students move fromfear, scarcity and limited thinking to a life fullof possibility, prosperity and promise.Participants will discover strategies for posi-tive living, “beyond the news” even in uncer-tain times, ways to open yourself to a greaterflow of good, how to generate thoughts andchoices that lead to new results in life, andtools for living each day from a state of abun-dance and prosperity.

Mary Morrissey’s transformational talksand seminars have made her one of the eliteteachers in the human potential movement.She is the co-founder and the first president tothe Association for Global New Thought.Along with Dr. Michael Beckwith, she

poor condition of our health by repeating overand over, “I do not feel well or I feel like I amcatching something.”

We steal our peace of mind by not meditat-ing or relaxing daily, or more often if yourmind requires it, believing that it is ourresponsibility to solve the problems of ourlove ones and participating in gossip.

We steal our prosperity by continuallyspeaking untrue statements such as, I ambroke or other folk have all the fun. Our spo-ken word is one of the most powerful creativetools we have. Therefore, every time we con-sistently say things regarding our wealth orlack of, we are sending words into theUniverse that have no choice but to create thevery thing we spoke of. The Law of Attractionguarantee that what we send out will return tous. Genesis states that our word will not returnto us void. Our actions also determine ourexperiences. When we neglect to do our verybest, we send a message to the universe thatwe expect in return less than the best.

In what ways are you stealing from your-self? What messages are you sending?

This week spend some time thinking aboutthe instances you steal from yourself. Listthem and start to eliminate them one at a time.I have recommitted myself to watching mywords and guarding my thoughts. I was sur-prised at the number of times I could seemyself in the examples.

Remember, live the life you have imagined.Dream Big.

Stephanie is the author of “Be Sure YouDance: Life’s lessons to make every momentcount,” “Embracing Life’s Lessons” and “IsAnybody Listening?”

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Chen Style Tai Chi“Move Slow to be Fast!” declares Tyree

Bell who will teach a 16-week class beginningJanuary 9th at 1:30 p.m., at Unity Church ofCrystal Lake, 200 Ellsworth. Chen Style TaiChi is one the older forms of Tai Chi. Don’t letthe slow moves fool you! This exciting andchallenging activity promotes health and fit-ness, improves balance, relieves stress, helpsyou to discover internal energy and enhancesself-defense. Anyone from 8 to 80 (and older)can practice Tai Chi! It is adaptable to yourlevel of ability. The class is an hour long, butyou must practice on a regular basis to get thefull benefit. Loose comfortable clothing andsneakers are worn during the exercise to allowfor freedom of movement and energy flow.What you will learn during class is a sectionof the complete Chen Style Tai Chi form.There are three sections to learning this stylewith each section offering more of a chal-lenge. The first section teaches you the basicmovements of this form and prepares you forthe next two sections. The first half will beused to learn new movements and the secondhalf will be used to review the previous sec-tions and put them together. Also, the self-defense applications will be taught later in thesession, if participants are interested. A $10Love offering is suggested for each session.For more information call 815 356-5624 orvisit www.uccl.org.

Secret Of SuccessThe secret of success in any career usually

boils down to some basic advice: Work hard,get results, and don’t annoy your boss.CareerBuilder.com asked some managerswhat their employees do that really ticks themoff:

Focusing on your needs instead of theboss’s. Instead of asking, “Can I work fromhome three days a week?” frame your requestso it addresses what your manager wants:“What would I have to do in order to telecom-mute?”

Lack of punctuality. Bosses notice whenyou walk in a few minutes late or always leaveearly.

Not double-checking your work. Don’tassume that spell-check will catch every error.Reread your e-mails, and add up your figuresagain, before sending out anything that couldmake you and your manager look foolish.

Expecting your manager to answer every-thing. Make an effort to solve the problem orfind the answer on your own.

Not paying attention. Before asking forinformation, check to see whether your man-ager has already communicated it to you.

A manager who puts time and effort intoproviding information you need will wonderabout your skills if you ask questions like,“What time is the meeting again?”

Lack of enthusiasm. Beyond just scoringpoints for enthusiasm, taking an active interestin your job will reduce the number of mistakesyou make due to inattention.

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3. Use lower-wattage bulbs. Not only willless-powerful light bulbs lower your energybills, they may also last longer. CFL bulbs canalso save money long-term.

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10. Don’t overpay for cell phones. Youprobably rarely use all of your monthly cell-phone minutes, so reduce your plan.Unlimited texting is a good bet, though,because it’s very expensive to go over.

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Wordless GratitudeBY SHIRLEE HALL

To speak the unspeakable is to touch theuntouchable.

To touch the untouchable is to be ourimmortal Conscious Self.

Who is this Conscious Self, silent andobserving?

Who is this love remaining still and patient?

It is I the Thinker, the Knower and the Doer.It is I the hidden cracking the shell of indif-

ference.

Gratitude dawns like the morning Sun.It is the Light and recognition of the Breath

of Life.

The Breath is our link to that which iswordless.

It is our sacred road home to Oneness.

What is this Oneness, the word of today?Is it unity of mind and heart or body?

Unity is more than the parts mentioned.It remembers and blends the right with the

left.

What are the right and the left?It is desire-active and desire-passive.

Real Oneness does not know separation.It is whole and complete as Self and seeks

not.

Conscious Self is immortal.Its pulse never ceases.

It is in Radiant Light that true gratitude isknown.

It vibrates as the Thinker, the Knower andthe Doer.

I am grateful for your friendship.Visit www.behealedforever.com for more

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International Centers For Spiritual Living DuPage Center for Spiritual Living 630.653.2222Rev. Mary Beth Speer (revmaryb@speerit.com)Rev. Michael Speer (revmichael@speerit.com)150 E. St. Charles Rd., Suite A, Carol Stream, IL 61088 24-hour prayer line: 630.415.1717 www.dupagecenterdupagecenter@sbcglobal.net 9 a.m. Enrichment CircleCasual 45-minute Lecture & Discussion with one of our Revs.10 a.m. Healing Meditation with our Practitioner of the Day10:30 am Celebration Service MetaKids & Teen group offered

First Chicago Church of Religious ScienceRev. Michael C. Rann 312.339.9999Chicago Science of Mind Center and Metaphysical BookStore, Water Tower Place, Suite 913-E, Chicago, ILSunday: 9:30 and 11 a.m.Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5623, Chicago, IL 60680

Fox Valley Church of Religious Science 630.443.9874Rev. Elmer Rullman, PastorLesson 9:00 AM Service 10:30 AMMeeting in the Campbell House33W848 Cherry Lane, GenevaFor classes or directions see www.fvcrs.org

Namaste Center for Spiritual Living-ChicagoRev. Cheryl Hawkins, Pastor 773.415.1225Sunday celebration 11:30 a.m., Baker Hall, Church of theHoly Nativity 1917 West 93rd Street, Chicago, ILwww.NCSL-Chicago.org e-mail: NCSL-C@comcast.netOffice & Mail: 9329 S. Prairie, Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619

North Shore Center for Spiritual Living 847.492.0500Revs. Bill and Elizabeth Arrott, Co-PastorsSun. Meditation 10 a.m. Celebration 10:30 a.m.St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1136 Wesley, EvanstonMail: P.O. Box 1955 Evanston, IL 60204revarrott@aol.com www.rsns.netSpiritual Connection line 847-492-1440

Oak Park Church of Religious Science 773.889.4700Rev. Aleksandra Sikora, Pastor www.opcrs.comSunday Service 10:30 a.m. Science of Mind MetaphysicalTeaching Center and Bookstore, 6832 W. North Ave.,Chicago, IL 60707

The Peace Center 708.749.8888Rev. Margo Ruark, Executive Director6833 Stanley Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402email: peacemaker@thepeacecenter.infoWeb: www.thepeacecenter.infoSunday 11 a.m. Check website for all classes & events

Center for Spiritual Evolution 847.516.1950McHenry County Church of Religious ScienceRev. Anne S. Muelleman Sunday: 10 a.m.204 Spring Street, Cary, IL. www.newthoughtmchenry.org

UNITED CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCEPower of Oneness Spiritual Center 773.962.9081Rev. Celeste Frazier, Catholic Theogical Union, 5416 SCornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615-5604 SundayMeditation: 10:45 am Celebration Service: 11 amwww.powerofoneness.net

INDEPENDENT CHURCH’SRev. Gwendolyn L. AppleberrySunday Service 11am-12:306549 S. Halsted Street, Chicago. IL 60621-2654 Live Radio. Mon 2 p.m & Tues 4 a.m. 1570AM YouTube,MySpace, Facebook, GodsgiftMinistries@Live.com

Chapel of New ThoughtReverend Patty Pipia Minister349 S. Barrington Road Unit 1Wauconda, IL. 60084Session Time 10:00 am

Power Circle Congregation (PCC) 773.721.7972Founder/Sr. Minister Rev. Joseph E. Hill9350-64 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60617Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

Temple of Divine Love Esoteric Teaching CenterRev. Elizabeth Joan Lopez 773.488.86603074 E. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60649Sunday’s service begins at 12:30 p.m.Reiki Instruction Available

Midwest DirectoryUNITY CHURCHESFox Valley Unity Ofc. 630.879.1115Rev. Jan Little Sunday service 10 a.m.230 Webster St.Batavia, IL 60510 Dial-A-Prayer 630.879.1129Website: www.FoxValleyUnity.orgClasses: A Course in MiraclesSouth Side Unity Center of Christianity

773.445.78959320 S. Ashland Ave. Sunday School: 11 a.m.Chicago, IL 60620 Sunday Services: 11 a.m.Unity Center of Light 630.366.1737Rev. Debra Dixon, Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Graue House, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL60523, www.unitycenteroflight.comMail: P.O. Box 6838, Villa Park, IL 60181-6838Unity Church of Crystal Lake 815.356.5624Rev.Thomas Wendt, Sunday: 10 a.m.200 Ellsworth St., Masonic Temple, 1 bl. S. of 176,1 bl. E. of Main, Crystal Lake, IL www.uccl.orgMail: P.O. Box 312, Crystal Lake, IL 60039Unity Church of Oak Park 708.848.0960Rev. Richard Dale Billings, Rev. Helice Greene405 N. EuclidOak Park, IL 60302 Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Nursery: 9 & 11 a.m., Youth Education: 11 a.m.Dial-A-Blessing: 708.383.4655Unity on the North Shore 847.864.8977Rev. Kurt Condra3434 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201info@unityns.orgSunday Service and Youth Ed 10:30 AMUnity in Chicago 773.973.0007Rev. Erica Trantham www.unitychicago.org1925 W. Thome AvenueChicago, IL 60660 (6200 N, just west of Ridge)Sunday Services 9:30 & 11:30 amSunday School: 9:30 am; Childcare - all servicesUnity in Lincoln Park 773.528.9597Rev. Sandy Diamond Sunday: 11 a.m.Days Inn, 644 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL 60657mailing address: P.O. Box 461, Park Ridge, IL 60068www.unitylincolnpark.orgUnity in Naperville 630.718.1318Rev. Kitty Benson Sunday 10 a.m.Gregory Middle School 2621 Springdale CircleNaperville www.unityinnaperville.org Unity Light of Mind Education Group 312.218.9295Ethel Witt-McCall, LUT/Spiritual Leader Sunday 9:30 am6117 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60636www.unitylightofmind.infoUnity Northwest Church 847.297.0997Rev. Gregory Barrette, Senior MinisterSunday: 9 & 11 a.m. Youth Education 11 a.m.259 East Central Road., Des Plaines, IL 60016

INDIANAUnity Church of Christ 219.931.5284Rev. Geraldine Colvin Service 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday classes: 7 p.m.Dorothy Long Wee Wisdom Preschool, 740 River Drive,Hammond, IN 46324 (SW corner of Calumet Ave. & I-80/94) www.unitychurchofchirst.org unityofhammond@sbcglobal.net

WISCONSINUnity Church of Kenosha & Racine 262.697.5298Rev. Russ Sorensen www.unitykr.comSunday Service 10:30 a.m.9220 26th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143

Headquarters OfficesInternational Centers For Spiritual Living 800.662.1348 P.O. Box 2152, Spokane, WA 99210-2152Meditation CenterScience of Spirituality Center 630.955.12004-S-175 Naperville Rd., Naperville, IL 60563Daily Center Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Toll free: 800.222.2207. http://www.sos.org

UNIVERSAL FOUNDATION FOR BETTER LIVINGChrist Universal Temple 773.568.2282Rev. Dr. Johnnie Colemon – FounderRev. Carlton D. Pearson – Interim Senior Minister11901 S. Ashland Ave. (I-57 at 119th St. exit)Chicago, IL 60643 Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.773.568.2282 Church-Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Meditation: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.Temple of Spiritual Truth 773.261.9793Rev. Jean Dade Batchie Sunday: 11 a.m.5109 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622Westside Center of Truth 773.522.0433Rev. Helen Cooper, Pastor FAX: 773.561.82773745 W. Ogden Av. Sunday Service: 10 a.m.Chicago, IL 60623 Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Practitioner ServicesAPPLEGATE, Michael A. 773.332.5660

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KOUFOS, Tony 630.637.8403Doctor of Naturopathy, Iridologist, Reflexologist,Nutrition Counselor, Speaker

MUELLEMAN, Rev. Anne B. 815.444.0942Counseling, Practitioner Treatmentsby appointment or phone.

WILSON-Coleman, Stephanie E. 773.241.5683"Learn to turn turmoil & chaos into victory & success"Speaker, Author, TV Show Host email: nspire@sbcglobal.net website: www.champagneconnection.com

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Linda Nyberg & Tom MasbaumAsthma From Emotional Pain?

One of the testimonials on our web site,www.EFT-Tom.com contains 2 emails from alady in an EFT class in Wisconsin who hadasthma most of her life, right up to the end ofthat class. At the end of this particularSaturday class, she mentioned how bad herasthma was, and that she had an appointmentwith the pulmonary specialist on Mondaymorning because her inhalers were not effec-tive anymore. Linda guided her in remember-ing a time when she was younger and felt likeshe was suffocating or could not catch herbreath. She was tapping about the feelings ofsuffocating as she reviewed a memory and thesymptoms of her asthma disappeared. In anemail shortly after the class she mentionedthat she could smell the fresh air on her ridehome, something that she wasn’t able to do fora long time. In a 2nd email she related that thepulmonary specialist could find nothingwrong with her lungs. She expressed howtruly happy she was about EFT.

Another case comes to mind. In a privateEFT phone session I helped a woman with herlife-long digestive problem. A painful part ofa memory was when she was a teen and wasbeing abused by another teen who put hishands around her neck. While she tappedabout the incident, I asked her if she mightalso have asthma. Her reply was “Oh my Godyou are good,” meaning yes, she has asthma.She neglected to tell me that during the intakeprocess. From using EFT to release the emo-tions attached to this one memory, two of herphysical problems were addressed. In a followup session she related that both the digestiveproblems and the asthma symptoms have beencompletely gone since that EFT session.

I really love what I do as an EFTPractitioner. (EFT is Emotional FreedomTechniques.)

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Here We Go AgainHere we go again.Looking for the best.Forgetting all the rest.Laying down yesterday.Looking toward tomorrow.Living in the NOW.

Here we go again.Willing to love,Forgive and forget.

Ready to start over,Again, afresh, anew.And different.

Here we go again.Letting our God-Self emerg.The best of ourself, released.Free, and unencumbered, by me.

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Dyan LeeThe Artist’s Way

Join Tony Tyner and Dyan Lee, for a 12week course in discovering and recoveringyour creative self, starting Monday, January10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Fox Valley Unity,230 Webster Street, Batavia.

Many of us wish we were more creative.Many of us sense we are more creative, butunable to effectively tap that creativity. Ourdreams elude us. Our lives feel somehow flat.While there is no quick fix for instant, pain-free creativity, creative recovery (or discov-ery) is a teachable, trackable spiritual process.How do you know if you are creativelyblocked? Do you tell yourself, “I could dothat, if only . . .” “It’s too late.” “I don’t haveenough money to do something I really love.”“My dreams don’t matter. I should be moresensible.” “My friends/family will think I’mcrazy.”

Each class offered for a suggested loveoffering of $10. No one is turned away whocannot pay.

Tony Tyner started out in video productionand soon took over the graphic slide end.“Back then we used Harvard Graphics to cre-ate 35mm slides. It was PowerPoint beforePowerPoint.” When windows came along heshifted to the new standard and became thecompany’s PowerPoint guru.

In addition to being the business manager atFox Valley Unity, Dyan Lee, has always beenan artist. She studied painting, sketching andsculpture throughout her school years, was arecipient of the National Scholastic Art awardin high school, and studied at Parson Schoolof Design in New York City. Dyan continuesher creative activities at the church. Call 630879-1115 or visit www.foxvalleyunity.org formore information.

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