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As we go through these challenging times, we really need to stay in touch as a community. So I have been sharing many uplifting posts on Facebook, we have moved into Zoom, with our Ministry Class holding weekly classes, Started our “Wednesday Night Healing” meetings open to all on Zoom. I, along with Rita Biancosino, RScP, will be facilitating a new class, Spiritual Practices on April 14th. We have held many meetings on Zoom, all while Brenda Schuck and I learn how to facilitate this new way of functioning.  Our Practitioners have called many members of our community to offer prayer, and they are available for prayer. Their names and phone numbers are on our website, www.joyfulgathering.org .
Please stay well, and know that each of you is loved beyond measure. We are here for you.
In Deep Love,
Rev. Margaret

Sunday Morning Service – September 20, 2020

“Ready to Take a Risk?”

10:30 AM

Rev. Margaret will be delivering the Inspiration Talk, “Ready to Take a Risk?” in the courtyard next to Starting Point.
We will be holding this special service in the courtyard on the side of Starting Point. We are so excited to be in person for the next two Sundays!
There are some things to remember:
  • It is an outdoor service
  • Masks are required
  • Bring your own chair.
  • We will practice social distancing
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • No food will be provided
  • Bathroom will be available 1 to 2 people at a time
  • One Practitioner for the Prayer and Reading
All of this is predicated on the weather.
We will be doing the same on August 30th!
Here is the line up for this Sunday:
Practitioner: Rev. Barb Jakubowski
Musician: David St. James
Speaker: Rev. Margaret Palagye, Founder and Spiritual Director
Location: Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highland Ave., Westmont, NJ 08108

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Wednesday Night Healing

7:00 PM

Rev. Margaret Palagye is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Wednesday Night Healing

Join Zoom Meeting
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Discussion Group: Project Change

THE SESSION SCHEDULED FOR LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 HAS BEEN POSTPONED

“Our democracy hangs in the balance”. So starts an article by Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. This is one of several articles that will be discussed during our discussion group, Project Change.

The discussion group was formed as a result of Alexander’s suggestion to create opportunities where individuals can increase their understanding of America’s history of racism and her inconsistent actions as they relate to the ideals of the Constitution.

We will use articles, videos and podcasts to explore topics that examine and give a better understanding of how we got to the multiracial and multigenerational protest that are happening today around the George Floyd murder.

This will be an overview with the goal being to ignite an interest into a deeper study of the cycles of American oppression and what can be done to create an inclusive society that more closely resembles the intent of the words of the constitution.

Facilitator: Maryam M Suluki

Beginning Date: THE SESSION SCHEDULED FOR LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Location: ZOOM

Topic: Project Change
Time: Aug 10, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Mon, Wed, until Sep 16, 2020, 12 occurrence(s)
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Aug 12, 2020 07:00 PM
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Sep 9, 2020 07:00 PM
Sep 14, 2020 07:00 PM
Sep 16, 2020 07:00 PM
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 838 9642 8449
Passcode: 644397
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Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center Annual Picnic

Sunday, September 20, 2020

1 PM

Our Annual Picnic is scheduled for September 20th* at Maryanne Borden’s park-like backyard! We will be social distancing and masks will be available.
Please bring your own lunch.
(Grill will not be available).
Also, bring a chair for you and a friend!!!

When: Sunday, September 20*, 2020     1:00 PM

Location: Maryanne Borden’s home, 111 E. Beechwood Ave. #27 Oaklyn, NJ 08107 (Parking is on the street)

Cost: FREE!

*Weather permitting

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Fall Classes 2020

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Foundations of Science of Mind

Tuesdays, September 22th – November 24th, 2020

Learn how to use the power of spiritual practice and principles to see beyond conditions and transform your life.

The intention for this 10 week class of deep spirituality is to integrate your heart with your mind and develop a clear understanding of how to use core concepts and spiritual practices in your daily life. We have a beautiful, clear curriculum to guide us, deep meditations; experiential exercises’ that will lead us into creating fulfilling lives that are filled with peace and clarity.

Dates and Time: Tuesdays Sept. 22 – Nov. 24, 2020, 7 PM – 9:30 PM

Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Palagye

Tuition:  $240. Plus $15. For materials (Payment plans available)

$130. Audit fee (if you have previously taken Foundations class)

Book: Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes

Location: ZOOM Meeting

Link will be sent upon registration

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Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace – St. Francis Class

Begins Thursday, October 15, 2020

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love, where there is injury let me sow pardon…

Based on the Prayer of St. Francis, this course is a journey in becoming an ever-increasing presence for peace in the world, beginning with ourselves.

Now is the time for us to deepen into this powerful prayer and what is truly means to live as peace.

Based on the book, Make Me an Instrument of your Peace: Living in the Spirit of the Prayer of St. Francis by Kent Nerburn

Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Palagye

Where: ZOOM Meeting (link will be sent upon registration)

When: Thursdays, October 15 – December 10, 2020

Course length: 8 weeks, 2½ – 3 hours per class 7-9:00 PM

Student Workbook: Full workbook of 100 pages

Cost: $175 includes workbook

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Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center is a non-denominational spiritual community rooted in Religious Science or Science of Mind, a spiritual philosophy founded by Ernest Holmes in the form of Universal Truths arising from science, philosophy, and religion. Our Center encourages and supports people as they deepen into their personal spirituality. We hold Sunday Celebration Services, spiritual classes based on New Thought/Ancient Wisdom and Science of Mind, healing workshops and exciting events to uplift energy and download Divine Love into lives. Our intention is to establish a warm, embracing community and ignite the God Spark in everyone’s soul.

Our mission:  Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center is a vibrant spiritual community anchored in Oneness, rooted in Love, grounded in Truth and centered in God. All are empowered to deepen into their spirituality through a supportive environment embracing openness, transparency and inclusivity.