Divine Science Community Center

WINTER 2010

Rev. Christine — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:04:43 EST

WINTER 2010

Dear Members and Friends;

Happy New Year! As we look forward to the new year, we give thanks for all that transpired in 2009. We had some great special events, social activities, classes and services. We give our appreciation to all who helped to make our events and fund raisers a success. We applaud those that served on the Board of Directors: Sheree Garrett as President, Gene Turner as Vice-President, Rev. Pat Moore as Secretary and Rev. Hilde Pfendt as Treasurer.

At the Annual Membership meeting, Richard Long was voted on the Board of Directors, replacing out going Board member Gene Turner. Rev. Hilde Pfendt was voted to serve another term. At the January Board meeting Sheree Garrett resigned for personal reasons. We thank her for serving three years and wish her well. Gene Turner was voted back on the Board. Our new Board Officers are Gene Turner as President, Rev. Pat Moore as Vice-President, Richard Long as Secretary and Rev. Hilde Pfendt as Treasurer.

A Pot Luck and Brain Storming session has been scheduled for Sunday, February 28^th, following the Sunday Service at 12:30pm. We look forward to your participation. This event is for both members and friends of DSCC. The focus of the Brain Storming session will be on new ideas for fund raisers. The Board of Directors will take this information and make plans for the year. We are looking forward to a year of inspiration, growth as well as some social fun together.

Some special dates that we are looking at; the first being March 21^st, which is the Spring Equinox, and the other is during Holy Week which begins March 28 and ends with Easter on April 4^th. More information will be coming out in the next mailing.

So much is happening in the worldly scene. It is an opportunity for us to put to practice in prayer what we know to be true. Please do join me in prayer. The following prayer was written for Haiti:

"Let us unify in heart and in mind knowing the Divine Presence is right here and right now, and is equally present in Haiti. Those suffering, died, and in mourning are supported in an all powerful love that inspires and gives strength and hope for rebuilding of their lives and nation. Divine Love is outpouring fulfilling prayers and opening hearts. Divine Abundance is flowing forth in providing supplies, medical care, an rescue teams. Divine Life is revealing its perfect nature in all. Divine Timing is bringing forth all in perfect timing and cooperation to quickly meet the people’s needs. Divine Adjustments are taking place this very moment blessing Haiti and its people to a bright and harmonious new future. I accept this truth, and release this prayer knowing it is done in the mind of God and being manifested in the here and now. I praise God for all the blessings already received and for all those yet to come. With a heart filled with gratitude, thank you God. Amen."

FALL 2009 Newsletter

Rev. Christine — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:10:23 EDT

FALL 2009

Dear Members and Friends;

We had a great Silent Auction at the Holistic Arts Fair Sept. 26 & 27, bringing in $2,001. A big hand of thanks goes to Rev. Pat for all her dedicated work and skill in soliciting donations for our Silent Auction and the organizing of it. We also greatly appreciate Rev. Hilde, Gene Turner, Mona Angel Wells, Gloria Fasano for staffing our information, refreshment Silent Auction booths. Last but certainly not least, to all who donated their services and items, and to anyone else who assisted, we Thank You. Please know that your efforts go to supporting the maintenance and functioning of the Divine Science Community Center. In all we brought in $2,521. In addition, the Divine Science Federation Int’l board selected us to be the recipient for their first quarter tithe. THANK YOU!

Special Screening of Infinity: the Ultimate Trip on Nov. 20, Fri. 8pm; Nov. 22, Sun. 1:30pm; Nov. 25, Wed. 7pm. This DVD is about the journey beyond death done in beautiful special effects. Featuring Gregg Braden, Dannion Brinkley, Neal Donald Walsch, and many others. Tickets $10.

Just around the corner is our December Holiday Activities. Our Christmas tree lighting is set for Nov. 29, the first Sunday of Advent. This year we plan to decorate our tree with new hats, socks, mittens and gloves to be donated to shelters. We will be collecting items for both adult and children.

Holiday Party on Dec. 12, Sat. 6pm. DSCC provides the turkey and dressing and you bring a side dish. Our organist, Gene Turner, will be playing for us to sing our favorite Christmas Carols. This year we’ve decided to add on a Silent Auction - great timing for getting gifts for those special people in our lives. No charge.

Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday Dec. 20 at 11am. This is a beautiful and heart touching service. We open with lighting our alter and advent candles. We sing traditional Christmas Carols. Special music, and close with prayer and blessings as we light candles for ourselves and loved ones.

Winter Solstice Labyrinth Ceremony on Dec. 21, Monday at 7pm. A sacred evening walking the labyrinth with crystal bowls playing in the background.

Burning Bowl Ceremony on Dec. 27, Sunday at 11am. This is an opportunity in sacred ceremony to release and heal past experiences that may still be affecting our present day life.

World Healing Prayer Dec. 31, Thursday at 4am. Rise early, and join us for a special service of prayer and meditation. A tradition began in 1986 by John Randolph Price.

Membership Meeting Aug. 13, 2009

Rev. Christine — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:55:05 EDT

August 3, 2009

Dear Members,

On August 2, 2009, we held another Member Meeting to discuss the name change, brain storming, and visioning. The following is what took place and results:

A list was handed out with what needed to be done and known costs for changing the name (see attached).

Those in attendance responded to the question “What do we plan to achieve in changing the name?” The answers were to make it simpler to explain who we are, and to better clarify who we are, and to draw more people. It was discussed that the name isn’t a magic bullet to bringing in more people, but it is the consciousness that draws to us according to the Principle “like attracts like.” And, that regardless what we call ourselves that we still have to explain about Divine Science as our teaching and our affiliation.

We moved into brainstorming which turned out to be on ideas for growth, and for laying a stronger foundation “Build it and they will come.” Here are some of the ideas:

Have a 4 week introduction to Divine Science class for new comers that can be offered quarterly – possibly after Sunday Service.

From the pulpit explain more clearly what we mean by “Omnipresence,” share more from our experience and have testimonies, and use more contemporary language.

Define our values, and have them posted as people enter the doors.

Have regular visioning sessions, and group prayer for this purpose.

End of service invite people to continue the conversation of the Sunday talk.

Be Divine Science! Live our teachings – be an example. During social time represent the Principle of Divine Science in our communications with others.

To help communicate Divine Science to friends and new people, write a brief description that can be shared easily with others, possibly have on business card.

There were six members in attendance. A poll was taken to find out how many feel strongly in changing the name now, two raised their hand. Then the question was posed who feels strongly not to change the name now, three responded; Rev. Christine as facilitator did not participate in the poll. Of these, one felt strongly that we wait to change the name until 2012 or we may find ourselves changing it again in 2012.

All came into agreement to wait until 2012 while continuing to hold monthly visioning and brainstorming sessions following the Sunday Service. We would also take action on some of the brainstorming ideas. Then out of this process by 2012, Divine Guidance will bring forth a new name.

Then Rev. Christine led a guided visioning. We were asked to feel what it felt like to walk into the Sanctuary, and then to find your chair and sit down? What if felt like to sing, pray and meditate? What if felt like in the closing circle, and then social time? The visions were wonderful, of a Sanctuary filled with many people, the energy was vibrant and strong, everyone was happy and excitedly talking about the message. And, those leaving were still excited and talking with their friends.

This was a very productive meeting in harmony and with enthusiasm, everyone voicing their opinion, ideas, and visions. We truly appreciate everyone’s participation to move us forward on our path in Divine Right Order and Action in serving our spiritual community. We identified a number of projects during the brainstorming session. If you would like to participate in any of the above suggestions, please contact Rev. Christine or any of the Members of the Board. Remember this is your spiritual community. Again we thank you!

We look forward to seeing you at our monthly visioning and brainstorming session. We have scheduled September 6, 2009, 12:30pm. Also enclosed are the quarterly financials.

Love and Blessings,

Rev. Christine Emmerling,

And the DSCC Board of Directors

Empowering Your Life

Rev. Christine — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:58:40 EDT

Spring Newsletter

Rev. Christine — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:00:18 EDT

SPRING 2009
Dear Members and Friends;

Spring is a time of moving forward in our lives. We watch flowers rise up from the ground and grow blossoms, trees blossoming and getting new leaves. It's a beautiful season for moving forward in our spiritual unfoldment as well. We have some great offerings to assist in this process.

Helping in Our Community: This winter and early spring we collected coats for the Coat Drive, and collected food for the Second Harvest Food Bank. We have also been donating cash to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The DSCC Board has committed 10% of the funds raised at our upcoming Silent Auction to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Missed Getting the Monthly Newsletter: As of January 2009, we have gone green. Which means either you chose to be notified by email of the website being updated with the upcoming events, classes, and services, or paid $15 to continue receiving paper copy. Please contact the office, if for some reason you just didn't get around to notifying us of your choice, and let us know your preference.

Special Sunday Series of Talks: In honor of mothers, for the month of May we have been focused on the Spiritual Journey Through the Women of the Bible. Then to honor fathers, we will be doing a series on the Spiritual Journey Through the Men of the Bible. These talks on the bible are metaphysical interpretations to assist us in understanding the deeper spiritual message for our soul unfoldment.

Summer Book Study Group to begin in July 1, Wed. 7pm. We will be studying the new book by Gregg Braden Fractal Time; The Secret of 2012 and a New World Age. Donation.

Upcoming Events: Celebrating Summer Solstice - A Sacred Evening. June 20, Sat. 7pm, Bring your drums, rattles, flutes and friends. Sunday Afternoon Movie: "You Can Heal Your Life" Louise L. Hay & Friends. This entertaining and inspirational movie gives penetrating insights into Louise's fascinating personal story and shows how her views were developed. A number of luminaries in the field show ways in which people can heal their own lives. June 28, 1pm - Donation. Picnic BBQ & Potluck and Play Games, a fun day with fellow friends. Bring a dish to share and optionally a game. July 25, 12pm (no charge).

Building Face Lift: Our facility will be getting a new coat of paint this summer. The Sathya Sai Baba Group that meets here on Sundays is providing the volunteers for the work to be done. We're seeking a handy person to replace a few facial boards of the Sanctuary. If you know anyone, please contact the office.

Reverend Christine Emmerling

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:18:11 EDT

Reverend Christine Emmerling Sr. Minister of the Divine Science Community Center and a national leader in Divine Science and New Thought teachings.

Phone: 408-293-3838

Minister Pat Moore

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:11:03 EDT

Pat became a licensed Practitioner in September of 2003. She has had four years of Divine Science course work and spiritual practice, and twenty years of metaphysical studies. Pat was ordained as a Divine Science Minister in July 2008, and serves as an Assistant Minister and assists in the office. Pat's connection in spirit to Truth Principle is the power that demonstrates in her prayer work.

Pat says, "My greatest joy and fulfillment in life is to be in the service of God. To help others in their challenges and opportunities in remembering who they are as Divine beings. Through the power of prayer we become aligned with our Divine purpose, and then the plan unfolds perfectly and completely."

Phone: (408) 377-3941

Minister Hilde Pfendt

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:07:39 EDT

Hilde had been on her spiritual journey for some 40 years before becoming a licensed Practitioner in April 2000. As of July 2008, she is an ordain Diivne Science Minister, and serving as assistant minister and Director of the Prayer Ministry. Hilde speaks from the power of the spoken word that so clearly demonstrates in her prayer work.Hilde has a rich background in metaphysics, and is trained in Reiki, massage therapy. She is also a minister with Inner Nature, as well as a florist.

Hilde says that she has found her life purpose by serving people through her connection with God, assisting others to do the same. "I know that prayer works because I have seen lives transformed, sometimes instantaneously, and at other times, by an unfolding process."

Phone: (408) 978-8043

Practitioner Margie Gresham

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:05:01 EDT

Margie became a licensed practitioner in September of 2008. She began her Divine Science studies in 2004. Margie has a broad background in metaphysics. She has a deep connection to the power of Jesus Christ that comes through and empowers her prayer work.

Phone: 408-978-8882

Practitioner Joe Broda

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:01:51 EDT

Joe became a practitioner in September of 2008. He began his Divine Science studies in 2003. Joe took a year off in his studies to live in Australia. Joe comes with a rich spiritual background. He has a great depth of feeling in spirit that empowers his prayer work.

Phone: 408-260-9810