The Spiritualist

July 2009

The PSC theme for July:

Our Children, Our Future

 
Children are God's apostles,
day by day sent forth
to preach of love, and hope, and peace.
~James Russell Lowell

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children.
One is roots; the other, wings.
~Hodding Carter

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Pastor's Corner

Greetings Friends,
      Summer has officially begun. I have just returned home from a wonderful weekend in Lily Dale. Have you ever forced yourself to really take time to live in the moment for days at a time? No, it isn't easy but once you can slow down, and take yourself out of the leading lap of life, you will become instantly aware of the "little things" you were missing along the way.
      We saw so many wonderful Animal Totem Spirits on the journey to, and from, Lily Dale. Red Tail Hawks, Falcons, Herons, Fox, Deer, Groundhogs, Red-headed Wood Peckers, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Cats, and Dogs. We met so many amazing people from all over the world who touched in, shared messages, lessons, smiles and love. I hugged dozens of people and those hugs were returned in the same energy as they were given. I had the opportunity to serve Spirit, teach, and sit under the trees. I loved the sunshine, moonlight, rain and gentle breezes. As my assistant, Alice, says, "It's all good." I will only add, "Of course it is....It's All God!"
      Sharing Sacred Space with the Tibetan Monks was just the perfect icing on the cake. Watching them work was such a great blessing. I witnessed pure love, light, respect, harmony and balance. Their inner lights shined so brightly they actually GLOWED. Their smiles were so sincere they brought tears to my eyes, and joy to my heart. Their entire beings are so connected with mindfulness. I could feel the peace inside of them radiate outward!
      Yes indeed, I encourage you to "live in the moment," wide-awake and aware of all the wonder the Creator has placed on your "path." Once you can practice this daily inner peace you will find that pure joy and inner soul revival is possible. Healing can happen if you will allow yourself to simply "BE" .
      Together We Are One,
      ~Pastor Robin

Check this spot for last minute program updates and cancellations.
Occasionally a class or program must be canceled due to illness or bad weather. Make sure you leave contact info where you can be reached when you sign up for programs. Plan to check here for any last minute cancellations. For extreme Weather Emergency Cancellations: Tune to channels 8, 10, 13, Fox, RNews or call our church number. We will try to leave a message if a program has to be canceled at the last minute.

Sign up for the Plymouth Spiritualist Church events e-mail list and stay up-to-date on classes.

News & Notes

Please note that all Plymouth classes and seances now require PRE-REGISTRATION WITH PRE-PAYMENT, and a minimum registration of 4 people. Make sure you leave your phone number so you can be notified if a class minimum has not been met. Thanks!

Summer Children's Lyceum  -  Me, My Earth, and Sky: Connection and Expression
Sat. July 18 through Sat. July 25
Please Register with a $25 deposit by July 12th. A minimum of 5 children are needed to offer this program.
Activities will take place daily from 3-7 Cost per child: $100, reduced family rates available.
Children, ages 7 - 12, will be exploring each of the Children's Spiritualist Principles with a special focus on connecting to nature and expressing their true selves. Activities will include Tai Chi, Yoga, Movement, Drama, Meditation, Art, Music, Self-Expression, Building Self-Esteem and much more! Registration is open to all. Special needs children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Fee includes supplies, activities, snacks and dinner. PSC friends and members - please sign up to help with this exciting program! For details and questions contact Alice Lombardo: Alio73@aol.com, 654-7422.

If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder,
he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it,
rediscovering with him
the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.
~Rachel Carson

"A Hair Raising Experience"
Fri. July 31, 7-9pm
at Oggi Domani Hair Salon, 3400 Monroe Ave, Pittsford Colony Plaza in Pittsford.
Join us for a fun psychic fair that includes $15 readings, spiritual healing, TAIslim products , special discounts on hair and skincare products and More! This event is to benefit PSC.

Are You Listening?
A Mediumship Workshop with Spiritualist Medium Jinki Boyer
Sat. August 22, 9:30 - 1:30, $40
Fine-tune your mediumship work - Are you listening to what is being said, or are you listening to what you want to hear? This active workshop will include worksheets and discussion. Learn to hear what is truly being said - not to "color" and interpret messages with your own info. Bag a lunch, H2O and journal or notebook.

Message Circle with Jinki Boyer
Friday, Aug. 21, 7-9pm, $15

Private Readings with Jinki
30 minutes for $30
*Thurs. Aug 20, 10am - 3pm
*Fri. Aug. 21, 10am - 3pm
*Sat. Aug. 22, 3-6pm
*Sun. Aug 23 12:30 - 2:30pm
Jinki Boyer is a student medium, student healer, and trustee of Golden Rule Spiritualist Church in Michigan, Northern Lake Michigan Spiritualist Camp, and the Michigan State Spiritualist Association. She also belongs to the International Spiritualist Federation in the UK, and is the founder of the annual Northern Michigan Women's Spiritualist Retreat. Jinki is working towards completion of the NSAC Licentiate Minister's exam.

Kids: they dance before they learn
there is anything that isn't music.
~William Stafford

Family Movie Night:"The Last Mimsy"
Sat. July 18, 7-9, $5 or $15 for family (3 or more);
popcorn and dessert, Kids are welcome to bring jammies/pillows/blankets.
Ages 5+ welcome.

How Are You?
Has it been a tough winter and spring, the economy got you scared, just can't seem to get completely healthy, feeling sad, lost your patience with the world around you? Come to church. Let our loving vibrations raise your vibration. No matter how bad you feel, we can help, with hugs, laughter, spiritual healing, and messages from Spirit that remind you you are never completely alone. Even if you're sick please come in for some healing. We have a good supply of hand sanitizer and cough drops, and, hey - we miss you!   Luv PSC

PSC Spiritual Healer & Medium Certification Program
Our students are working hard to become certified Plymouth healers and mediums - they need 30 affidavits. If you have a wonderful healing experience or receive an evidential message please fill out an affidavit form - green for healers, white for mediums. They are simple to fill out, we can help you remember the healer or medium names, and they really appreciate your support. You are welcome to fill one out at a later date too. Affidavit forms are available in the back of the sanctuary and in the entry hall, you can hand them to a board member or Pastor Robin. Thank you for supporting our students as they work to serve God, Spirit and you.

Every child comes with the message
that God is not yet discouraged of man.
~Rabindranath Tagore

Seance!
Saturdays, July 11, September 19,7-9pm, $25 or 2 for $40!!
Join Pastor Robin as she channels her Spirit Guides, White Eagle & Company. Each participant receives a personal, extended message and an opportunity to ask a question. This is a fascinating form of direct Spirit communication. Join us for uplifting, encouraging guidance from the Spirit World. prepay & pre-register.

Plymouth is Cleanin' Green!
Please donate Earth friendly cleaning supplies like toilet, glass surface, and floor cleaners, dish soap, and carpet shampoo.... Thanks!

Did you know that Plymouth is now on Facebook? Another great way to stay up to date on current events!! You can also find Pastor Robin, aka Robin Wind, and keep up to date on her programs and activities by becoming her fan or friend on Facebook. Pastor Robin has two different Facebook sites, see if you can find them both. If you*re into blogging check out her blog at robinwind.blogspot.com

Spiritual Studies with Pastor Robin

Automatic Writing Workshop with Pastor Robin
Fri July 24th 6:30-9:00pm $25
Join us as we unblock and open to receive the loving messages, poetry, music and other creative spirit communications from the other side! Sign up, bring a journal or notebook and pencils!

Meet & Greet Your Spirit Guides with Pastor Robin
Fri. Aug 14th., 6:30-8:30, $25 or 2 for $40
Learn how to connect with your Spiritual Support Team!!! Receive a personal message from one of your guides!

It is easier to build strong children
than to repair broken men.
~Frederick Douglass

Welcome our August Guest Speaker Patti Cook!!
Patti Cook's lifelong passion for holistic wellness led her to explore several of the healing arts. She developed her unique style as an Intuitive Energy Therapist through years of study and practice. Patti holds BA Degrees in Education and English through SUNY Geneseo and a Masters Degree in Education through Nazareth College. She is a Certified Qigong Therapist, Advanced SRT (Spiritual Response Therapy) Practitioner, and has studied and been trained in Theta Healing, Spiritual Healing, and Aromatherapy. We are happy to welcome Patti as our speaker on Sunday August 16th.

Join the Plymouth Choir!!
Our goal is to fill the church with joyful sound.
You are cordially invited to join the Plymouth Spiritualist Church Choir. We are looking for approximately 12 people (male and female) to sing at service once or twice a month. It would also be nice if anyone who plays a guitar or other instrument would join us occasionally.
Requirements: Love to sing. Rehearsal: Days and times will be by mutual agreement. It is understood that our members will have other life commitments and we will try to be mindful of that. If you are interested please send me your name, phone number and e-mail address.
Bright Blessings,Linda Short  whispersofearth@yahoo.com

Seek the wisdom of the ages
but look at the world through the eyes of a child.
~Ron Wild

Gallery Readings
Saturday, August 1, 7-9pm, $15
Join our Mediums for extended personal messages from your guides and loved ones in Spirit.
Each audience member will receive 5- 6 personal messages from Spirit and the opportunity to ask questions Saturdays, drop in!

Also being offered at Plymouth with Robin Wind
(aka Pastor Robin) for info and to register: 585-227-6291 www.robinwinds.com

Good Vibrations: Dimensional Healing with Light, Sound & Breath, Sat. July 25th
9:00-12:30 $30 or 2 for $50
This workshop is designed to open gateways to other realms by maximizing all the elements in your personal healing medicine. It is all about connection and creation. Shamans have a great ability to combine and weave threads of energy with sounds/toning, nature,and sacred breathing techniques. They can mix colors, crystals, and light to release the imbalances held within the human body. By tailoring these elements, we can pave a way to better healing the depths of the soul in need.

Reiki I, Saturday, August 1, Full Day Workshop with Certification, 9am-5pm, $175.00 pre-registration and deposit required.

You Gotta Get Up to Get Down!
Some of our friends can't get up or down our stairs. Many folks in need of our love, light and healing can't physically make it up to the sanctuary. We will be rebuilding all of the back stairs and installing an elevator/chair lift that will provide full access to PSC. This major improvement project will be expensive. You can help! Let us know of any grant money available. Make tax-deductable donations to PSC for this project. Spread the word and help us find a contractor who will donate time and energy. Donate building materials. We can do it with your help!

Tips & Tools for the Journey Kathy Manikowski
       
     My Gift to You

     If I could lay before you the dearest gift this morning it would be a time of no beginning and no end. It would be a life filled with good health and peace and inner joy that can only come from the Spirit.
     You would quietly refine your thoughts and words so that you never draw to you anything but the finest. You would rest deeply and breathe in sweet peace. You would know the tremendous difference between the material and the spiritual - turning from anger and frustration to a safe haven of love.
     You would always be the most loyal friend - not to me but to yourself. All the issues of life rise out of the heart - so this is a gift from heart to heart.
     ~Chief Joseph, Nez Perce

LOOK! New Changes To Thursday Night Mediumship Development Circle
1st Thursdays: More Than Messages - Advanced Techniques
2nd Thursdays: Practice Message Work - Students & Certified Mediums
3rd Thursdays: More Than Messages - Advanced Techniques
4th Thursdays: Practice Message Work - Students & Certified Mediums
Occasional 5th Thursdays: Spirits, Fun, and Billets Oh My!
All Mediums Are Welcomed & Encouraged to Maintain PSC Certification Requirements.

Big Thanks!!!
To Lily Dale for allowing Plymouth Healers and Mediums to serve Spirit on July 1st. Although it was too rainy to give messages at the Stump our PSC Certified and Student mediums gave wonderful Spirit Greetings in the Auditorium. Congratulations to Liz Curcio, Janet Dugan, Mark Englerth, Sue Fiandach, Nancy Gaziano, and Cathie Miller. Service Hosts remarked on our accuracy, preparedness and politeness! Spiritual Healers were welcomed at the Healing Temple by Rev. Barbara Sanson. Congratulations to Mark Englerth, Hilary LaForge, Dan Lombardo, Cathie Miller and Kathy Manikowski. Our healers were complemented on their loving, respectful healing manner. There was much eating of good food and rumors of intensive shopping!!! Join us again at Lily Dale on Friday August 7th!!

Every Little Bit Helps...
Please donate sturdy paper plates, paper cups and green cleaning products this month!

A Meal & A Message: July 5th All American Cook Out! Hotdogs, Hamburgers & Sides,
August 16th Summer Brunch
Sign up to donate food, offer readings, host. When you donate food you eat for free!! Join us for a delicious, spiritual fund raiser! After the service enjoy lunch and a 10 minute reading. Plymouth members: $12, friends: $15, lunch only: $5, reading only :$10. Coming Up -

Have You Read......
Power Prayer by Chrissie and Gary Blaze
This is a very dynamic and interesting approach to prayer. The authors have created a system of prayer and meditation that draw on powerful mind-body-spirit techniques that anyone can use. There are powerful visualizations, meditations and a very pro-active approach to using prayer in our day to day lives. The authors believe that prayer can: create inner peace and healing, dispell worry, improve health, and inspire.             ~ Kathy Manikowski

Spiritual Healing Notes!

Spiritual Healing Circle will not be held the night before each third Wednesday Message & Spiritual Healing Service. Thinking of joining the Healing Circle? Please contact Kathy Manikowski first for circle updates: sunflowernl@aol.com, 924-9518.

Extended Spiritual Healing
Third Sundays following the Service & at Message & Spiritual Healing Services
Spiritual Healing is an amazingly powerful form of mediumship and gift of Spirit. Our PSC healers are eager to share this gift with you. Join us after the service on third Sundays and at the Message & Spiritual Healing Services on third Wednesday nights. (7pm) Love donations are welcomed. All Healers are asked to meet with Kathy Manikowski or Pastor Robin before their first session to learn the new healing protocols for these settings.

PSC Healers On Call
Are you interested in offering Spiritual Healing and support to Plymouth folks in need? This would include hospital and home visits. Please contact Kathy Manikowski if you would like to join this group. sunflowernl@aol.com 585-703-9518

Join The Healing Wave!!
Send healing energy and prayers to those in need. Sign up with Connie Wake: Connie@purpledoorsoulsource.com. You'll receive emails about those in need of healing.

Every time I offer healing I am healed,
and I become a more powerful channel for healing.
Thank you Creator.

Church Change for Community Change!!
Put Your Pocket Change in the little wooden church in the back of the sanctuary!! May: Veteran's Outreach $22, June: Meals on Wheels $27. Thanks for your donations! Small amounts of change can really add up to make big changes in the world around us. You did good!

Develop Your Spiritual Gifts With PSC's Spiritual Development Circles!!      
We have a renewed commitment to helping our members and friends develop their spiritual gifts to better serve the Creator, Spirit, and all people. Please read the following descriptions and expectations and join us as we grow together in love and light.

Beginner Meditation & Spiritual Development Circle with Terry Milne: Second and Fourth Sundays, 1:30-3:00. $10. This Class includes: A guided group meditation, basic grounding & protection techniques, and understanding how to connect with Spirit energy! Everyone is Welcome and all potential healing & mediumship students are required to take 6 Sunday Meditation classes, along with the Full Day PSC Mediumship Class or Spiritual Healing class before advancing to any other weekly development circle. By fulfilling all of these requirements you will be considered a PSC Student Medium or Spiritual Healer.

PSC Spiritual Healing Development Circle with Kathy Manikowski: Tuesday Nights,7:00-9:00 $10. This class will teach healers more advanced techniques for working with loving healing energies. Included: Guided Meditations to Meet Healing Spirit Guides, Creative Visualizations, Body, Mind and Spirit Connection, Working and Practicing with Raising Vibrations & Moving Energy, Aura, Colors, Sound, Understanding Natural Laws. Over time, we will be developing several other layers of these Metaphysical Gifts. We know that with sincerity, discipline and dedication to the Source we serve, greater Healing is possible! New Students are required to attend: 6 Sunday Basic Development Classes, PSC Healer Class and 1 yearly refresher. *Current refreshed PSC Healers are welcome to start this circle immediately.

PSC Mediumship Development Circle with Pastor Robin: Thursday Nights 7-9 $10. This development circle is closed to the Public. This class teaches and demonstrates techniques to fine tune your Spirit Message work. Students are participating weekly in a fun, uplifting environment, in the giving and receiving of spirit messages - using NSAC/PSC Service Format. There are open class discussions about personal development, understanding Signs & Symbols from the Spirit World, Message Content and Processing, along with a Question and Answer period upon closing. Class Requirements for new participants are: 6 Sunday Meditation & Spiritual Development classes, Full Day PSC Mediumship class and the sincere desire to Serve PSC once practiced and connected with the energy.

~For all circles please bring a notebook, bottle of water and give your name, phone number, and email info to be placed on an emergency contact list in case of cancellation. Healing: Kathy at Sunflowernl@aol.com, 924-9518. Meditation & Mediumship : Val Grosche at vgrosche@rochester.rr.com, 234-2362 (PSC).

Prayer For Abundance

Creator, I know that the River of Life brings with it
unimaginable gifts of love and good.
I freely give to life and welcome the limitless bounty
that life gives back to me.
I give grateful thanks for the blessings and abundance
that are flowing to me
and to Plymouth Spiritualist Church
Amen

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