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 Rev. Joan's weekly message is updated on Thursday or Friday of each week.

Beloved One,
 
Greetings and love!
 
The theme for September is The Invitation to Joy.  Sunday’s topic is Deep Connection to the One. Musical inspiration is Margaret Owens, vocalist, and Larry Steelman, accompanist.
 
The book of the month is Enthusiasm by Swami Chidvilasananda, also known as Gurumayi. The following quote can be found on page 84:  “Every morning I meditate on the atman, the supreme Consciousness that throbs in my heart. It is Existence, Consciousness, and Bliss Absolute.”  This is simply another way to acknowledge God as my life and to live in the joy of this awareness.
 
Let us gather on Sunday to remember this and to experience the oneness, love and joy that we are as community. See you then!

Rev. Dr. Joan Steadman
Community Spiritual Leader
Oakland Center for Spiritual Living