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You are here: Home / Archive / From the Pastor

June 5, 2022

From the Pastor

“Be Still and Know That I Am God”  – Psalm 46:10

Galatians 5:22-23 says that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Wednesday mornings at Nacoochee Presbyterian Church now find a number of people joining together to grow such fruit in our own lives and in our community. 

Every Wednesday, from 10:15 until 11:00, we practice a moving meditation called T’ai Chi Chih. It combines gentle movement and relaxation techniques to achieve enhanced mindfulness, which can reduce stress and improve focus, balance, and flexibility. I lead this practice.

On first and third Wednesdays, from 11:00 until 12:30, Karen Brown, Elder for Worship, leads the Women’s Spirituality Group to increased understanding of our spiritual natures through the study of various books about spirituality. The Group is currently studying “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World,” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It is an excellent book, and the group is still in the first quarter of the book, so it isn’t too late to join the discussion.

On second and fourth Wednesdays, from 11:00 until 12:30, Barbara Luhn and Mary Raymer are leading a Centering Prayer Group, which seeks to both learn and practice Centering Prayer as taught by Fr. Thomas Keating. We are currently watching video lectures by Fr. Keating and then sitting in silence, quieting our inner voices and opening ourselves to the voice of God and to the healing of God through the practice of Centering Prayer.

I can’t guarantee that attending these meetings on Wednesday mornings will make you a happier and healthier person, or more peaceful, kind, generous, or faithful, but I can attest that spiritual practices of various kinds have indeed had these effects on me. If you sense that you are ready to open yourself to the possibilities of spiritual awakening and growth, perhaps you might consider joining us. All three meetings are open to everyone.

Blessings,

Teresa

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  • June 2023

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1 event, 28

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

May 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 29

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 30

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

4 events, 31

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 31 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

May 31 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

+ 1 More

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

0 events, 3

2 events, 4

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Commissioning of Youth Mission Team for Trip to Panama

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Commissioning of Youth Mission Team for Trip to Panama

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 5

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 6

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

6 events, 7

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 7 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

June 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 7 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

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0 events, 8

0 events, 9

0 events, 10

2 events, 11

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Convivio – Hispanic Ministry

June 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Convivio – Hispanic Ministry

1 event, 12

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 13

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

5 events, 14

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 14 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 14 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

June 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 2 More

0 events, 15

0 events, 16

0 events, 17

2 events, 18

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

11:00 am - 11:30 pm

Congregational Meeting

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

Congregational Meeting

Congregational meeting to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee and to hear about the creation of an Endowment Fund

1 event, 19

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 20

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

5 events, 21

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 21 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 21 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Woman’s Spirituality Group

June 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Woman’s Spirituality Group

+ 2 More

0 events, 22

0 events, 23

1 event, 24

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newcomer’s Picnic

June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newcomer’s Picnic

1 event, 25

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 26

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 27

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

5 events, 28

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 28 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 28 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

June 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 2 More

0 events, 29

0 events, 30

0 events, 1

May 28
May 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

May 29
May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 30
May 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 31
May 31 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

May 31 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

May 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

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June 4
June 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Commissioning of Youth Mission Team for Trip to Panama

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 5
June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 5
June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 6
June 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 7
June 7 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

June 7 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

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June 11
June 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Convivio – Hispanic Ministry

June 12
June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 13
June 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 14
June 14 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 14 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 2 More
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June 18
June 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

Congregational Meeting

June 19
June 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 20
June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 21
June 21 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 21 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Woman’s Spirituality Group

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June 24
June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newcomer’s Picnic

June 25
June 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

June 26
June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 27
June 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 28
June 28 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

June 28 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

June 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 2 More
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