What is the Universal Church of the Master?

     This coming Saturday, May 18th, starting at 1:00the Universal Church of the Master will be holding their annual meeting at our Center.  As many of you are aware, UCM is the parent church for the Center for Creative Living and we are excited to be hosting this annual meeting.
Besides the annual meeting the UCM President Reverend Sandy Clark has announced her upcoming retirement and this meeting will be her last as officiator at the Annual Meeting. I know she would love to have you there.
In fact all of the Board of trustees, including the two new Trustees and committee chairs would love to have you there. This is an excellent opportunity to watch the Universal Church of the Master in action as the Board discusses the future plans of the church.
The meeting will be initiated with a presentation by Reverend Carole Fitzgerald who will be updating us on “Ceremonies”, a specialty of her ministerial practice.
There will be a wonderful Silent Auction full of treasures donated by our community, things like certificates for readings, healings, get-a-ways and restaurants, multiple baskets of special items will also be available. Come and bid often for your enjoyment and the financial health of UCM.
The conference will continue on Sunday the 19th of May as I have invited the UCM Board to speak at our Sunday Celebration on their vision of UCM going forward. That service will be followed by a white elephant sale of spiritual and decorative items which will also benefit UCM.
Many folks ask me what the Center for Creative Living is based upon. We are a charter of UCM which was founded in 1908 as a spiritualist church. It was founded as a church in which members are encouraged to develop and exercise their spiritual gifts. They discourage adherence to rigid dogmas and tenets, believing that each person must find and travel his/her own path in the Light, and that no single set of fixed rules is applicable to everyone in their spiritual quest. I appreciate one of their most important quotes:

“I love you, my brother, whoever you are – whether you worship in your church, kneel in your temple or pray in your mosque. You and I are children of One Faith, for the diverse paths of religion are fingers of the loving hand of One Supreme Being, and hand extended to all”. -Kahlil Gibran

     From its earliest years, UCM has emphasized spiritual healing, prophecy and demonstrations of the continuity of life beyond the transition commonly called “death”. As we move closer to world unity and a new age of Universal Brotherhood and Sisterhood, UCM is now placing greater attention upon training and developing the spiritual powers of its ministers to bring us into this new “Golden Age”.
The Center for Creative Living, like many of UCM’s charters, ordains ministers and presents classes for women and men to become aware of their metaphysical and healing abilities. Students can elect to study for a Licentiate Minister’s Certificate, which requires a minimum of one year of study. The Licentiate shall be certified to administer and perform Divine healing, to give counsel, inspirational and spiritual messages and instruction, and to teach the gospel of Christ and Universal Truth. The students may also become Ordained Ministers. This entails a another year of study. At completion, the student is entitled to perform all the duties of a licentiate minister, plus marriage ceremonies, christenings, baptism, funeral and memorial services.
UCM also has an accredited Remote Degree program offering Associate, Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Theology.
Please check out the free UCM annual meetingon Saturday for more information about this exciting and interesting spiritualist church.

For more information go to:  www.u-c-m.org or call408.370.6519.

AGENDA

1:00:  Rev. Carole Fitzgerald

     presents:  “Ceremonies”
2:00:  Annual Business Meeting

     Officiate: Rev. Sandy Clark
Master’s Degree Graduation

     Rev. Pamela McHenry

Center for Creative Living
1460 Koll Circle, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95112
408.392.9090

Kris Miller will be certified as a UCM Healer Practitioner

There will be a white elephant sale after church of remaining inventory of Angels, oils and UCM decorative items, proceeds to go to UCM

You may go to the CCL meetup calendar:
www.meetup.com/Creative-Living-at-the-Center
to learn more about any of these events.

Classes at CCL

with Laura $10

with Laura

(Camino) basic is the first training of the leadership program called JOURNEY that is designed for adults.

It is an experiential program for successful or potentially successful people training. It is a place of learning and rediscovery of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, focused on the transformation of your being; finding the opportunity to change your point of view about yourself and others.

Meets every Wed. 6:00 pm. As well as all the training of the JOURNEY, this is not based on any kind of religious, sexual orientation or political position.

For more information call Juan at (408)300-4247

a Channel with Rev. Doti Boon. $30. Now that yourealize you have intuition, and are psychic in so many ways – what are you going to do with it? In the past 35 years I have supported myself very well as a card reader. YOU CAN TOO! You will find the more readings you do – the more you get in touch with your natural intuition and spiritual guidance. The more people you talk to – the more will want a reading. People are naturally curious about themselves and finding out new information from a psychic is exciting and interesting. This is a fantastic and fun class. And, can prove to be quite rewarding.

Handwriting reveals many facets of a person’s character, temperament, mood, health, state of mind, and literally hundreds of other individual personality traits. Learn the seven personality traits and corresponding handwriting strokes commonly found in the handwriting of successful people. Bring writing samples to practice on…you will be doing simple analysis by the time you go home today.

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The only barrier between the subject and you, is your definition of the word:  Once you define a thing it is then limited to being that thing.
This sermon will be about how easy it is to move from perceived limitations into a new space that you always had access to – but didn’t realize it was there because it was defined as something else or did not “look” like your definition of it.

Care For One Another

by Rev. Doti Boon

     I have probably spent more time this year receiving and writing about compassion than any other time. Mainly I am concerned about the anger, fear and negative energy flowing around the planet. Yes, there are major difficulties in the world – but they aren’t you! Think of things that you can do to help raise the consciousness of yourself, family, friends and Mother Earth.

During these times of sorrow and pain it is important that we send prayers to all that are going through difficult times – particularly the Boston Marathon survivors, the parents and families of the murder victims and all who have been touched by this terrorist attack. It is also important that we pray for the parents of Tamerlan Tsamaev and Dzhokhar Tsamaev and their inability to accept their sons’ motives and actions. But, it is also important that we direct prayers to the spirits of these misguided young men and like-minded people all over the world that they receive the love and hope needed to move their energies into a positive outcome.

I have found some of the greatest words about love and compassion are written and spoken by His Holiness the Dalai Lama – it is time we listen to his words and take them to heart.

The Dalai Lama feels the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life.

As we look at all of the tragedies happening around the world, we need to understand that as long as we live in this world we are bound to encounter problems. Compassion reduces our fears, boosts our confidence and brings us inner strengths. According to the Dalai Lama, if, at such times, we lose hope and become discouraged, we diminish our ability to face difficulties. If, on the other hand, we remember that it is not just ourselves but everyone who has to undergo suffering, this more realistic perspective will increase our determination and capacity to overcome troubles. Indeed, with this attitude, each new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our mind!

Mainly, the Dalai Lama feels that we are alive and living on planet earth to help bring about love and compassion to ourselves and others. Remember – without another’s loving care, none of us would have lived more than a few days. Keep Loving each other and yourself!

You may go to the CCL meetup calendar:
www.meetup.com/Creative-Living-at-the-Center
to learn more about any of these events.

Classes at CCL

SAT. May 4 - 7:00 to 9:00 – Drudic Celebration – Beltane with Dr. Ayleen. Beltane, the third of the four Celtic fire festivals, is the start of the light or “samos” half of the year. It starts now at dusk on the 30th of April and continues through May 1st. For the ancient Celts though, this was a holiday that depended on nature for its beginning. Traditionally, it was celebrated when the Hawthorn trees began to bloom.
Traditions such as the Maypole dances wearing of bells (to frighten the mischievous fairy folk which in Celtic lands were not considered friendly), dousing all fires in the community to be re-lit from the sacred fires, passing between or over fires, or through the smoke for purification are derived.  Sexuality was expressive and performed in honor of the God and Goddess. Today, Beltane is commonly known and celebrated as “May day” and the dance of the maypole still observed in many European cultures and the United States.  While at Alban Eilir the young couple’s love was platonic, by Beltane they have grown to know the pleasures of sexuality. The festival is one which celebrates union.
Beltane was the time of sensuality revitalized, the reawakening of the earth and all of her children. It was the time when tribal people celebrated with joy the vivid colors and vibrant scents of the season, tingling summer breezes, and the rapture of summer after a long dormant winter. It was customary that Handfastings, for a year and a day, take place at this time.
Come share the evening with discussion of the significance of Beltaine and enjoy a feast of ceremonial foods, poetry and music.  Dress as you feel celebrates the season…have fun with it! (Druids should wear their ceremonial whites).
The cost of the evening is $20.00.  Payments can be made at the door.
If cost is an issue, please contact Dr. Ayleen or Kyna.

TUES. May 7 – 6:45 to 8:30 – Drum Circle

WED. May 8 – 10:30 to 12.00 - SMILE Yoga with Laura Marshall

WED. May 8 – 3:00 to 5:00 – Reiki and Energy Share

THURS. May 9 – 7:00 to 9:00 – Reiki Level 1, class 1

with Dr. Ayleen (see below for flyer)

SAT. May 11 – 10:00 to 5:00 – Advanced Level Druidry Course:  Terragentic Healing Class with Dr. Ayleen.

NOTE: THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO ALL GRADUATES OF THE SEVEN GIFTS OF DRUIDRY COURSE
This class is a part of the advanced coursework that follows the first level of Druidic training that is offered in the Seven Gifts of Druidry course.
Participants will be trained and attuned in Terragetic Healing, the Earth-based healing modality practiced and offered by Dr. Ayleen. You will also be trained in finding healing plants and stones to work with, activation of plants and stones and how to integrate your own frequency with those of the helping elements and the recipient of the healing.
The cost of the class is $75.00.  Payments can be made through PayPal or at the door.  Partial payments can be made in advance.

Beltane Sabbat May 4 at Rev. April’s home

* Women only please *

Please join the celebration and evening of healing.
Time: gather  6:30pm cast circle 7pm
Location: 895 Le Compte Pl San Jose 95122

408 289 9188
Cost: $20    Our Gatherings take place in an enclosed patio.
What to bring: an open heart, snack to share after the ceremony, rattle or drum (optional), shawl for over your shoulders in the cool night air.

 Healing House Kinkou School of Reiki
*Offering Group and Individual Reiki Training

and Attunements*
Dr. Ayleen Augustine, D.C.
Reiki Master and Chief Instructor

Kinkou is Japanese for Balance. Reiki is an energetic healing tradition that not only returns the recipient to a harmonious, balanced state of mind, body and spirit, but benefits the practitioner as well.  Through this class you will learn to become a sacred conduit and witness for the healing forces of the Universe.

REIKI I
This 3 part class will cover the fundamentals of Reiki including:
What is Reiki?
History
Technique (Solo and Group Work)
Starting a Reiki Practice
Level I Attunement
Cost: $100 – Includes hand-outs and refreshments