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(started in December of 2006)

12/17 Phil Jones the Didgerdoo Man from Australia came to visit.
He provided these two affirmations:
"Yes, I accept the unconditional love, creating energy, and prosperity, of Divine Mother, into my heart, moving through me now and at all times."

"I dedicate myself to the fulfillment of self realization of my own divine self in the unconditional love of the divine Mother/Father God."

And he gave lessons on the didgerdoo:
Focuses on:
1) the Didgerdoo as an accelarator of meditation & breath  mastery.
2) Phil's journey to clarify his mission.

Points of Interest for the Didgerdoo:

      Breathing in through the nose & out through the mouth
      Loose Lips -Gentle Breath
      Full Cheeks
      Circular Breathing (balloon exercise)
      Specific "riffs" cookaburro, etc.
      benefits for meditation, dropping blood pressure, breath mastery,       measurements of alpha, beta, theta, delta waves indicate that the        Didgerdoo increases theta and delta waves

       Phil sang to chants he composed: Halleujah and Hail Mary can be found on a CD        purchased by the church

12/24 Gloria & Beth led us as we focused on the Christmas story as told in 6 passages from the Gospel of Luke and the use of Jungian Dream Interpretation.

STORY 1:
Our dream begins with an elderly priest, Zechariah. The angel Gabriel, visits Zechariah to tell him that Elizabeth, Zechariah’s wife, will give birth to a son. Zechariah expresses profound doubt and disbelief. He and his wife are both “stricken with age”, and Elizabeth is thought to be barren. Gabriel assures him that it is true, saying: “I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.” And sure enough, Zechariah cannot speak again for 9 months.

fSTORY 2:
In the sixth month of Elizabeth ’s pregnancy, the angel Gabriel pays another visit… This time to Mary, a cousin of Elizabeth . Now, Mary is NOT “stricken with age”. In fact, she’s a young girl, the virgin-bride of Joseph. Gabriel announces she will give birth to a boy to be called Jesus, the Son of God, who will inherit the throne of David…
Mary now goes to visit the pregnant Elizabeth . When Elizabeth ’s baby hears Mary’s voice, he leaps for joy. Elizabeth blesses her and her baby, and Mary responds: “My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my saviour…” Mary stays with Elizabeth until Elizabeth bears her child. Zechariah’s speech is restored even as he is writing on a tablet that the child should be named John. A divinely inspired proclamation gushes from his lips that his son, John, will be a great prophet who will prepare a way for the Lord.

STORY 3:
The Roman Emperor now decides to compile a census of all people under his rule, and everyone has to return to their ancestral homes to be registered. Though Mary is great with child, she and Joseph must travel to Bethlehem . As there are no rooms available, they must be accommodated in a stable. It is here in a barn that she gives birth to Jesus.

STORY 4:
Nearby, there are shepherds in the hills who look up suddenly to face angels. The angels tell them of an infant king born in a manger, and generally put on quite a show for the shepherds. The angels then disappear.
The shepherds now make their way to the stable, reporting along the way what the angels had sung. After seeing the baby, the shepherds then return to tending their sheep.

STORY 5:
Next, there arrives from the East ( Persia , Babylonia perhaps?) the Magi… Though we’re not truly certain of number, there seems to be three… They are very knowledgable, and have read ancient books, books that prophecy of a Messiah. They have been following a foretold star, the Star of Bethlehem, and arrive in Jerusalem after their long journey. They go first to the King – King Herod – to ask where to find the infant King of the Jews. “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”
Herod, the King, hides his fear. He consults with his advisors, then tells the Magi: "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage,"

STORY 6:
They continue to follow the star, which guides them to Bethlehem , and the manger. There, the Magi find the infant Jesus and present him with gifts. Warned via individual dreams not to return to Herod, they head home a different route. An angel appears to Joseph, and Mary informing them of Herod’s intentions to find their child and eliminate the threat he poses, and the family departs for safety in Egypt , remaining there until the death of Herod.

Using the introductory statement:
"If it were my dream I would
focus on . . ." we drew upon the personal experiences of the group to see the stories' circumstances through our individual eyes and and in the eyes of a community not bound by the limitations of traditional interpretation.

Songs sung by Michele with Nick were the Christian Navitity Song,
"Mary Did You Know?" by Mark Lowry and Nick Sang

the song by Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), "Maybe There's A World."


 12/31   A Day of Gratitude: "Looking Forward, Looking Back."

Nick gave an invitation to create awareness for what we are and for what we are not grateful. This was followed by small group discussion and group drawings of gratitude.

Several folks noted things for which they as individuals were grateful, and several folks got to talk to each other that otherwise might not. How does it get better than that? Gloria noted that at times we have to make things small for other people to see that for which we are grateful. Nick stated he could see that not being grateful is a limit, and also that being grateful could be a limit if it became an anchor to the past and prevented one from exploring what else is possible in the present.

Nick led us in singing "It's In Every One of Us "
by David Pomeranz (to play this rendition from the above link, click the play button in the middle of the next screen) and "I Release"

1/7 This Sunday, we return to the basics of Religious Science by listening to a talk by Paul Gonyea entitled, "A God for Everyone."

Here is a link to a helpful PDF file that summarizes our discussion.

Nick sang the following songs:

"God Is In," by Billy Jonas
(click the play button to the right of the title at the top)

and Glide by Nick Boulet.

1/14 "How It Works," The Basics Part 2 by Paul Gonyea

A PDF file summation of the discussion

1/21

Shiloh Parresol, ordained Religious Science minister from North Caroline came to visit and spoke about receiving. Nick played a new song, "Holding Back the Sea" and "All I Want is Peace."

1/28 "There's Always a Way" The Basics Part 3 by Paul Gonyea .
We had a 'perfect' service! We started back in on the Foundations of Religious Science series, listening to the 3rd of 4 talks from the Rev. Paul Gonyea. Continuing with Gloria's "Active Listening" approach, there were tables set up with modeling clay, crayons, colored pens and other assorted goodies. Celebrants (of the Sunday Celebration) were invited to play while they listened to the talk. The synopsis of the talk:

Infi nite possibility is not an intellectual theory; it is the way the world
works. Anything that Mind can believe, it can achieve. There is
always a way to heal, to change and to prosper. Nothing is fi xed;
we live in a plastic universe. Life is always ready to become for us
whatever we believe it can become.
(quote taken from http://slc-atlanta.org/newsletters/0601.pdf)

Nick played "In My Life," and a new song, "It's A Perfect World."

2/4 "The World On a String" The Basic Part 4 by Paul Gonyea
"I do not create my world; God does. But It does so with my direction. Consciously or unconsciously, I tell the Universe what I want. And the Universe makes it so. I choose and direct; God accepts and responds. For better or for worse, I am living the life I have chosen. And I will continue to live the life I choose."
(quote taken from http://slc-atlanta.org/newsletters/0601.pdf)

The Rolling Tones sang Nick's songs "Ain't No Telling How Long" and
"As I Watch The Clouds Roll By"

2/11 "Create a Better Problem," by Paul Gonyea. Comments on Paul's talk  from mrmbers of the church in a .pdf file.

Special music was "The Light Will Use The Darkness To Shine" by Nick Boulet and performed with Michele Williams. The song of gratitude was "Every Thought in My Mind," by Nick Boulet.

2/18 "Harmonica Balance" by Trey Wright. Trey's talk discussed his journey in buying a house in a perhaps dubious neighbor and his persistent use of affirmation to create his environment as safe. He also used the metaphor of playing a harmonica ("the creation of multiple notes requires the same effort as the creation of a single note) to draw attention that the mastery of multiple areas of a person's life requires the same effort as the mastery of one area. Our comments about Trey's talk in a .pdf file Nick Boulet and Hurricane Dennis played Nick's songs, "Imagine a Lifetime," and "Kindness."

3/25 Spirituality and Peace is the name of this Paul Gonyea talk to which we listened first presented February 4th at the Spiritual Learning Center of Atlanta. Says Paul, "Peace is God's greatest gift. Peace of mind is the greatest gift of Spirit to the individual, and peace between God's creatures is the greatest gift of Spirit to the world. There is never a good reason for people to be at war, because war is God against God which is absurd."

The Rolling Tones performed original compostions by Nick Boulet, "Don't You Ever Tell Me Never," and "Soar."

4/1 Spirituality and Economics is the name of this Paul Gonyea talk to which we listened first presented February 11th at the Spiritual Learning Center of Atlanta. Says Paul, "The Universe is an abundant place. We are meant to exchange value because that is one way the spirit flows. Money is not evil, it is God in action. The misuse of properity occurs when we do not share. There is plenty to go around, so sharing is simply the acknowledgement that abundance is everywhere."

Nick played "If You Want To Sing Out," by Cat Stevens and Hurricane Dennis joined Nick on "Glide."

4/8 Trey Wright spoke on "Just Use Your Imagination, " using his comfortable humour to make his point about using the power of the mind to attract and create what you choose in your life.

Don't be afraid to try the new thing whatever it is.

Quote, "If you do not have to do something perfectly, our options widen."

This talk was video taped by Beth Free

Music:"Fill Up My Life" & "Everywhere I Go," songs by Nick Boulet
and performed with Michele Williams & John Brosius.

4/15 Spirituality and Education by Paul Gonyea Says Paul, "We have all been given these amazing minds in order to use them to think. Intelligent information is readily available to us, but we have to learn how to think in order to use it wisely. Just because we think of something does not mean it is a good idea. As we share our knowledge, collective wisdom grows."

Music: Nick Boulet led the congregation in singing Harry Chapin's "Circle." Also, "Winds of Change" by Nick Boulet was performed by The Rolling Tones.

4/22 Happiness is Free was presented by Ann Kozy from Nashville. Ann's bio is here.
She presented a simple technique to easily apply throughout your day whenever anything is stressing you in order to bring you back to happiness. Remember that God only wants you to be happy – and when you are – your True Self naturally emerges to do anything that lies before you with ease and grace.

Music: Superheroes by Hurricane Dennis was perfromed with Michele Williams & Beth Free.
The trio also performed "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" by Jackie Deshannon.

4/29 "No Regrets" by Paul Gonyea. Says Paul, "There is no benefit in wasting a moment of my time in regret over anything I did or did not do in the past. If I did something that caused me pain, it is a valuable lesson I will not repeat. If I failed to do something that would have benefited me greatly, next time I won't miss the opportunity. I create the future out of my present; I give the past no more than a passing glance."

Music: Nick Boulet's songs, "Who Am I?" performed with Hurricane Dennnis, and "In My Life" performed by The Rolling Tones.

5/6 The Woodys message was "The Answer Is In The Prayer."

Music:"By the Grace of God I am Free," "The Answer is Always in The Prayer," "Wine Into Water" & "Circle of Angels" performed by the Woodys.

5/13 Peace Through The Eyes of a Child by Paul Gonyea was the talk this week. Says Paul, "To create peace, I need only see the world with the eyes of a child. I do not embrace conflict or hatred. I see a world of laughter and play, and I am safe from harm. I am not angry at anyone, and I have no resentment towards my past. I accept people at face value. I see this at the spiritual level, knowing that my thoughts create my experience."

Music-new songs by Nick Boulet: "Buried Alive" and "Bring The Light."

5/20 All Music Sunday
A gathering of musicians from our greater spirituality
community joining to celebrate in song, poetry, dance, & drumming.

Performimg were: John Brosius, Analisa, Hurricane Dennis, Cheryl Fisher, Jewell Cornette, Beth Free, Faith Everett, Michele Williams, James Baysinger, Ulrich, & Nick Boulet.

5/27 We listened to Paul Gonyea's "No Regrets."

Says Paul, "Life does not need to be a struggle, so I have decided to stop trying to make it into one. I can make my life easy or hard. I can make it happy or sad, rich or poor, painful or joyful. I look for opportunities to play, to laugh, to relax, and to rest. Work has its place and I will not allow to move into my play time. I deserve a life of ease and I claim it now."

Music: Nick led the us in "Riding on the Wings of Freedom" and he performed "Now," both original compositions.
6/3 Paul Gonyea's talk, "Living in a House of Cards."
Says Paul, "I build my life on a solid foundation of spiritual awareness, loving kindness, and common sense. I do not give power to the illusion of lack and limitation. I work with the Law of Mind instead of trying to find a way around it. The structure of life is built one brick at a time using solid materials, mental discipline, and honest self-awareness. It cannot and will not fall down."

Music "What Will Happen Today?" & "Bring the Light" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams.

6/10 Trey Wright, our guest speaker gave his talk "Living Next Door To The Howe's."
Trey conducted a Mastermind Workshop after the service.
The benefits of attending a Mastermind Workshop.

Music: "Keep on the Sunny Side"
(this link goes to another web page) © 1899
Words by Ada Blenkhorn
Music by J. Howard Entwisle

The Sleep of a Lifetime by Nick Boulet

6/17 We listened to "The Love of Laughter" by Joyce Rennolds presented at the Spiritual Learning Center in Atlanta. Says Joyce: My sense of humour is one of my most important spiritiual assets. Laughter feeds my soul; it clears my mind and lightens my load. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I always have time for a good joke. And if I can't laugh at myself, I don't know how to laugh.

 

Music by Nick Boulet & Michele Williams. "A Little More" by Nick Boulet and "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and featured in the movie "Once."

6/24 Nick Boulet gave a belated Father's Day talk called "What a Privilege." Says Nick, "It is discovery of the Power of Universe and how it works as I remember my father."

Music: Songs by Nick Boulet- "What Will It Take To Reach You?" with Michele Williams and "My Old Man" by the Rolling Tones.

7/1 We listened to Paul Gonyea's talk, "What is a Machu Picchu?"

Says Paul, "I live in a great big world, and there is no reason I can't travel all over it. I can find the time. I can find the money. All I need is the desire is to places, people, and things that astonish me. I love seeing new and interesting sights, and I intend to treat myself soon to one or more trips of a lifetime."

Music: "I Heard The News About You" by Nick Boulet & dedicated to the memory of Stephen. "Each Day" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams

7/8   Walter Myers, our member speaker, gave a talk, "How to Eliminate Guilt."

Music: "About You" by Michele Williams with Nick Boulet.

7/15 Paul's talk was "A World Made For Love." Says Paul, "Love is not something I need to find; it is something I choose to allow. If I am not experiencing enough love in my life, it is not because there is a shortage. It is because I am not letting the love flow out of me in a world that is happy to receive it. The world is made for lovers, and I intend to be one of the best."

Music: "I Can See Clearly," written by Johnny Nash sung by the congregation &
"To Let You Know" by Nick Boulet

7/22 Gloria Nelson, our member speaker, gave her talk, "What's In It For God?"

Music: "The Light" by Nick Boulet & "What About" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams

7/29 Paul's talk was, "Money, Money Everywhere." Paul says, "Prosperity & abundance are not limited to one time, place, or person. Wherever I am, I have with me the consciousness to attract however much money I may need at the time. I am never more than one idea away from all the wealth I could ever desire."

Songs by Nick: "Fill Up My Life" with Michele Williams & "Every Thought in My Mind"

8/5 Paul's talk was called, "The Sins of The Father." Says Paul, "The mistakes that were made by those who came before me are being played out on the world stage. I can choose to continue them or I can choose to heal them. I create plenty of my own mistakes so there is no need to adopt anyone else's. I am the healing power of Life being expressed in the world through me."

Music: "Imagine a Lifetime" and "Back to Life" by Nick Boulet

8/12 Trey Wright gave his talk, "The Voyage of The Best Ship." He also conducted a follow up of the Master Mind Class after the service.

Music: "Let Them Who Have Ears, Let Them Hear" by Nick and "Leave My Worries Far Behind" by Nick with Michele Williams.

8/19 Paul's talk was called, "A Living Work of Art." Says Paul,
"My heart, mind, body, & soul are living works of art, created by the One Master. I use the beauty of God to paint a picture of the world that knows only peace. I mold my life into an exquisite form that serves me well. I dance with joy as I sway to the music of the universe. My life is a canvas, and I choose to create on it an image that reflects the beauty of the world."

Music: "The To Do List" & "Til I Put It Down" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams.

8/26 Lauren & Dale Smithandrews member speakers gave a talk called, "The Faith of a Mustard Seed: Do You Have It?" It was capped off with a visual demonstration of Carla being lifted by 8 fingers.

Music: "All Day Long" & "In A New Light" by Nick Boulet

9/2 Paul's talk was called, "The Hight Cost of Boredom." Says Paul, "The world is far too interesting to ever be boring. Boredom does not come from not having anything interesting to do. Instead, it comes from a lack of interest in life. Only boring people are ever bored. I am excited to be alive, and I celebrate every moment by enjoying it."

Music:"If I Were Brave" written by Jana Stanfield & "Who Am I?" by Nick Boulet
9/9 All Music Sunday September Among the pieces performed was a poem called
"Landmines" by Nick Boulet

Music:

We listened, watched, sang, & danced to the sounds and movements of All Music Sunday.
Performing were:
James Baysinger- percussion, piano, vocals;
John Brosius-guitar, vocals, percussion
Sara Ridner- vocals, moutain dulcimer
Beth Free-vocals
Elizabeth Cole-poetry, dance
Nick Boulet-vocals, guitar, percussion
Terri Walton-percussion

Songs included
"House of Rising Sun" performed by James Baysinger
"God Adores Me" written and performed by Beth Free
"The Water is Wide" performed by Sara Ridner
"The Reason Why" written and performed by John Brosius
"How I Feel" written and performed by Nick Boulet
Blues Jam by John Brosius & Nick Boulet
"All The Good" by Jana Stanfield
This link goes to Jana's MySpace page. You can listen to the song in the StandAlone Player on the right side of the page.

9/16 Guest speaker Perry Robinson of the Center for Peace came to visit. His talk was called, "When You Believe It, You See It."

Music: "Magnet" & "Mother's Love" by Nick Boulet

9/23 Paul's talk was called "The Next Five Minutes." Says Paul, "My world can change in an instant. I can begin creating a new and greater life in as much time as it takes me to change my mind. The next five minutes of my experience might be the most important five minutes of my life. I am awake, alert and ready for whatever comes."

Music: "Jet Stream" & "What About Now?" by Nick Boulet

9/30 Member Speaker, John Everett came to speak. John's talked was called, "What If?"
This was a recorded talk.
 Music: "Listen" by Nick Boulet with Hurricane Dennis and This Moment " by Nick Boulet & performed by The Rolling Tones.

10/7 Paul's talk is called"A Kid At Heart." Says Paul, "There is a kid in me that never grows old because I will not allow it to. I am never too old to laugh and play. The games may change, and my playmates may change, but my desire to live from a place of innocence and joy never leaves me."

Music: "I Release" and "This Way" by Nick Boulet.

10/14 Trey Wright's talk was called "The World Will Persist."
Music: "Keeps Coming On" by Nick Boulet and performed with Dennis Howard (percussion, back-up vocals) and Trey Wright (harmonica).

Fill Up My Life by Nick and performed with Dennis Howard (percussion, back-up vocals).

10/21 Paul's talk was called "What's Your Story?" Says Paul, "The story I tell about myself becomes the truth about me. I no longer tell stories about me as a victim, or about me as a person who has bad health, no money, or a job I dislike. The only story I tell from now on is about a powerful, loving, and creative person who is living a wonderful life. That is what I am creating for myself.

Music: "You Will Do Amazing Things" by Jana Stanfield and performed by Nick Boulet & Michele Williams and "How Can I Tell You?" by Cat Stevens and performed by Nick Boulet. Here is a link to a YouTube of Cat Stevens' version.

10/27Angie Vicars, Knoxville author and long time follower of Religious Science as our speaker. Her talk near Halloween time was called "Trick or Spiritual Mind Treating." Recorded Talk.

 Music: "Who Am I?" & "Glide" by Nick Boulet.


11/4 The name of Paul's talk was "I Second That Emotion." Says Paul, "My power to choose gives my thoughts direction, but my emotions give my thoughts power. Every emotion flavors the thoughts that go with it. For that reason, I pay attention to what my heart is feeling, and I encourage it to be peaceful, loving and joyful in every thought."

Music: "The Bottom or The Top" by Nick Boulet and "Lock n Key" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams.

11/11 Paul's talk was called, "The Poetry of Life." Says Paul, "The beauty of life can be expressed in many different ways. The great masters who spoke in words of beauty and grace were sending me a gift across the centuries. I open my heart and mind to words of wisdom that touch my soul. There are powerful images that open my mind and heart, and I am grateful to those who received those images from Spirit and passed them on."

Music: "Doubtless" by Nick Boulet

11/18 Cliff Rubin is the former director of music at the Center for Creative Living in Ashville. His talk was called "Guitar Lessons." Cliff played many songs for us.

Review of Cliff Rubin's Music:
Sound Connections Jan. '07 issue
“Cliff Rubin's performances have the power to incite the spirit of love…People are touched, changed and inspired in his concerts and take home with them the feeling that they are capable of more love, hope and joy then they ever allowed themselves to know."
"Love is Knowing You," "Nightly Prayer," and "Divine Guidance" by Cliff Rubin

11/25 "Where There's a Will, There's A Way" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, " I do not have to figure out 'God's will' for me. God does not care about how I live, but it does support me in living well. When I make choices that complicate or obstruct my ability to enjoy life, Spirit does not correct me. It simply waits until I come to my senses, and then it is right where it needs to be.

Music: "Imagine a Lifetime" & "On de Boat" by Nick Boulet

12/2 "The World's Biggest Costume Party" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Life responds to me more beautifully when I am authentic. When I try to be someone I am not, or when I refuse to recognize how beautiful and powerful I am, my own self-deception keeps me from moving forward. The best costume I can ever wear is the clothing of the Spirit disguised as me."

Music: "Winds of Change" by Hurricane Dennis.


12/9 Trey Wright returned to Knoxville to give his last talk of this year, "Muddy Waters."

Music: "This Moment " by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams and "Ripples" by Nick Boulet

12/16 "Time Enough To Live" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Time is fixed, but the way I use it is not. I have as much time every day as anyone who ever lived, and no one will ever have more time than me. That means that I have all the time I need to do all the things that are important to me, and all the time I need to create the kind of life I want to live."

Music"All Day Long" and "Any Day" by Nick Boulet.

12/23 "Living a Grateful Life" is the name of Paul's talk." Says Paul, "Gratitude is just as important as love, because gratitude is a loving attitude that recognizes when love has been given or received. I am grateful for every part of life because every part of my Life is a gift. Everything in my life is a lesson, and it is in accepting and learning these lessons that I grow."

Music: "What Child is This?" & "Hammer" Both arranged and performed by Laura Davis.

12/30 Our speaker for the end of the year was Nashville singer-songwriter Bill Mann.
"Bill Mann's CD, YOUR HEART KNOWS, is beautiful, moving, and inspiring, and will leave a lasting impression on your heart." Bill gave a concert after the service for a love offering.

Music: "Give a Little Love" & "WGOD" by Bill Mann.
January 2008- We review the Basics of Religious Science.
Music Week 1: "Fill Up My Life" by Nick Boulet with Michele William & "The Light" by Nick Boulet
              Week 2: "Why Ask Why" by Dennis Howard
            Week 3: "How It Is" by Nick Boulet and "Have I HitThe Bottom Yet" by Billy Jonas (performed by Nick)
2/3/08 Paul's Talk was "It's Party Time." Says Paul, "Life is a celebration, but only if I allow it to be. In the midst of great joy, there is always someone who chooses to be miserable. In the midst of great sadness, there is always someone who is weeping tears of joy. I choose every moment to consciously and joyfully celebrate this thing called Life."

Music: "The To Do List" & "The Rabbit & The Hawk" by Nick Boulet
2/10/08 Guest speaker Trey Wright's talk was called 'Cap'n Bling Bling- Commander of the open heart' Self love and it's practice.

Music: "If I Were Brave" by Jana Stanfield and performed by Nick Boulet and "That's How It Is" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams.
2/17/08 Give Til It Feels Good" was the name of Paul's talk.
Says Paul, "There is never any sense in'giving til it hurts.' Anything given unwillingly creates resentment in the giver and the receiver. Instead, I choose to give in a loving and unconditional way, rejoicing in the feeling of abundance that flows over me. I give generously to those people and places that feed my soul."

Music by Hurricane Dennis and Michele Williams
2/24/08 In this years's Annual Meeting, we received a financial report, reviewed the survey, allowed for comments from the our community not addressed in the survey, and we thanked the current board for their service, even while electing new board members.

Here is a brief summary of the survey:


Music: "Dandelion" meditation & "Everywhere I Go" by Nick Boulet
March 2nd "Can You See Your Shadow?" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "The real light of the world is the light of the spirit shining through me and through every other person. If I cannot see the answer to a question in my life, it is because something I am thinking is blocking the light of awareness and understanding. If I cannot see my own magnificence, it is simply because I am blocking my own light."

Music: "The Shadow" by Nick Boulet with Michele Williams and "You Are A Gift To Me" by Nick Boulet.
March 16th "Ready For Love," was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "I am ready to love and to be loved. I am ready to give love unconditionally wherever and whenever it is needed. I am ready to join with others to fill every corner of the world with love. I am ready to be immersed in the loving consciousness of Spirit and to remove every unloving thought from my own heart and mind."

Music: "Be The Peace" and "Waiting for a Window" by Nick Boulet
March 23rd "No Complaints" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "I am ready to stop complaining. I am also ready to stop judging, criticizing, gossiping, and giving unsolicitied advice. I know that my word goes into Mind and creates my experience. Unkind or unhelpful language may or may not hurt someone else, but it always hurts me. It gets in the way of the love I can bring into the world."

Music: "Magnet" and "Stop for a While" by Nick Boulet
March 30th Shanti was our guest speaker. Her talk was called "Catch Your Breath." She led us in breath that is the "Master of the Mind," yoga chair exercises, and group toning exercises to clear energy in the Chakras. There was a potluck after the service.

Music: "Doubt" & "What About" by Nick Boulet. Both songs were performed by The Rolling Tones.
April 6th Today was the first All Music Sunday of 2008. Performing were Hurricane Dennis, Michele Williams, Sara Ridner, Cheryl Fisher, Ulrich, Beth Free, Celia Breedlove,
& Nick Boulet
April 13th Trey Wright was our guest speaker! His talked was called "Our Full Potential."

Music: "When I Hold On" & by Nick Boulet and "When One Door Closes Another Door Opens" by Nick Boulet with Trey Wright on Harmonica.
April 20th Paul's talk is called, "The Power To Heal." Says Paul, "There is never anything to heal; there is only a spiritual truth to be recognized and accepted. Instead of trying to make healing happen, I focus upon letting wholeness appear. I know that spiritual perfection is the true nature of my body, my emotions, and my relationships. I remember Spirit's perfection whenver the appearance is otherwise."

Music: "I Release" & "All Day Long" by Nick Boulet.
April 27th Paul's talk is called, "Can You Just Sit Still!" Says Paul, "Just because Life is always in motion doesn't mean that I have to be. Sometimes the best thing the best thing for me to do is nothing. I don't have to talk, or to do anything, or to fix anything. When I sit quietly and listen to the still, small voice within, I learn what I need to learn. Spirit speaks within me, and I honor it by paying attention."

Music: "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash & "The Bottom or The Top" by Nick Boulet Hurricane Dennis & Michele Williams.
May 4th "So What's The Problem Here?" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Life is not a series of problems meant to confuse or frustrate me. Life contains an abundance of opportunites, possibilities, and choices that allow me to create all my experiences. Life has nothing against me and neither does God. The only problem I ever have to deal with is my own negative or fearful thinking."

Music: "Jet Stream" by Nick Boulet & "Amazing Things" by Jana Stanfield
May 11th "Sometimes The Past Is Worth Saving" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Not everything from my past needs to be thrown away." I have had some wonderful experiences, done some wonderful things, and known some wonderful people. I keep these lessons firmly in my mind to remind myself that I am capable of creating even more good things as my life unfolds. I am grateful for all the good in my past, present, and future."

Music: "Thank You" & Surrounded By Love by Nick Boulet and performed The Rolling Tones.
May 18th "Is Your Life An Easter Egg Hunt?" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Beginning now, I no longer feel the need to look for God. I recognize that the infinite, loving Creative Power of Spirit is always completely present in my heart and mind. Nothing is hidden, unless I am hiding it in my own shadow. As I open my eyes and raise them up, all the goodness of life is revealed to me."

Music: "The Light Will Use The Darkness To Shine" & "Who Am I?" by Nick Boulet.
May 25th "We're Not Just Along For The Ride" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "I am not just a passenger on my trip through Life. I give direction to the Creative Spirit through my thoughts, beliefs, and intentions, and Spirit responds to me perfectly. God does not take me where It wants to go. Instead, it supports me in going wherever I choose. I am the driver, Spirit is the vehicle, and Life is the Road."

Music: "Fur Elise" by Beethoven and performed by Adam Morton. "And So It Is" by Nick Boulet and performed with Michele Williams.
June 1st "Your Life's Work" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "My job is not just something I do to make money. It is what I have chosen as the vehicle for my creativity. If I do not like my work, it is better to look elsewhere for a place where I feel valued. I deserve to enjoy all of my life, not just my leisure or play time. The work I do tells the Universe what I think I am worth."

Music: "Anthem" played by Cheryl Fisher and "The Gratitude That Showed Up Late" by Nick Boulet

June 8th "The Ten Things, The Five Ways, The One You" was the name of Trey Wright's talk. Among other things, he discussed the hilarious "10 Ways to Guarantee Failure" which hits a little too close to home.

Music: "Early" by Greg Brown and performed by Sara Ridner and Nick Boulet. "How It Is" by Nick Boulet and performed by the Rolling Tones.

June 15th "Family Values" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "One of the best ideas my mother ever had was to give birth to me. I will always be grateful to her for the gift of Life. Whatever our relationship is now, I remind myself that once upon a time, we were inseparable. The Spirit of Life came to me through her and for this I give thanks."

Music:"Poor Me" by Michele Williams & "Winds of Change" by Dennis Howard

June 22nd "Balancing Acts" was the name of Paul's talk this week. Says Paul, "The Universe is always in balance and so am I. Whenever I do not feel in balance I go within and remember that I live in God and God lives in me. As a spiritual being, I am perfectly centered in every part of my life, mentally, emotionally and spiritually."

"Pure Imagination" performed by Beth Free with Nick Boulet and "Magnet" by Nick Boulet performed with Michele Williams

June 29th The Member speaker was Nick Boulet. His talk was called "The Spiritual Immune System." "The Spiritual Immune System" says Nick "is our ability to tell what is God and what is not God. Hint: It's all God"

Music: "Moved" by Michele Williams with Nick Boulet"The Light" by Nick Boulet

July 6th "Why Sacrifice?" is the name of Paul's talk this week. Says Paul, "God does not require me to sacrifice anything that is good for me. There is nothing sacred about being a martyr. If there is something I need to give up, it is because it simply no longer serves my spiritual growth."

Music: "Show The Way" by David Wilcox and performed by Nick Boulet. "God Is In" by Billy Jonas and performed by Nick Boulet.

July 13th Walt Meyer was our member speaker this week. His talk was called "My Philosophy- How I came by it and how it has helped me."

Music: Em Turner Chitty came and performed her new song, "The Long View" with the help of Nick Boulet & Dennis Howard. "Fill Up My Life" by Nick Boulet was also performed with Dennis Howard.

July 20th Paul's talk was called "Self-Reliance." Says Paul, "I am the infinite power of Life expressing itself as me. Everything I need to expand my life and my world is always available to me. I rely on the One Mind to provide me the answers I need, and I rely on Love to support me in doing whatever I need to do."

Music: "Dancing on The Shores of Jordan," an Iris Dement song performed by Sara Ridner with Nick Boulet & "I Lost My Way" by Nick Boulet.

July 27th "Find A Bigger Dream" is the name of Paul's talk this week. Says Paul, "There is no limit as to how big my dreams can be. No dream is impossible for me, because my imagination is Spirit's playground. I let my thoughts soar to greater and greater heights, knowing that there is nothing I cannot do. If I allow myself to dream it, I can create it."

Music: James Baysinger performed Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and Dennis Howard performed his own "Summer in the Heartland."

Aug 3rd "Go Ask Your Mother," is the name of Paul's talk this week. Says Paul, "I am both the masculine and the feminine, both the father and the mother. I am the intelligence that sets the Law in motion, and I am the nurturing power that receives the seed and gives birth to it. I give my Life direction and I feed my soul with Love."

Music:"When I look in Your Eyes" & "Meditation" performed by Laura Davis
Aug 10th Paul's talk was called, "In the Heat of the Summer." Says Paul, "Resistance generates heat. I am ready to stop resisting prosperity, love, health and success. I am ready to accept all the good the Universe offers to me, easily and effortlessly. From this moment on, no matter what is happening in my life, I am cool, calm and collected."

Music: Michele Williams performed "In The Arms of the Angel" by Sara McGlaughlin" & Dennis Howard performed an original song "Sometimes."
Aug 17th Trey Wright was back in town as our guest speaker with another dynamic talk called, "The Law that Binds."

Music: Nick Boulet, Michele Williams, Ginny Williams, Beth Free, & James Baysinger performed Matthew Andrae's "Love is Gonna Get You" while guest artist Elizabeth Cole danced. Michele Williams and Nick Boulet performed "Don't Know Why I Didn't Come."
Aug 24th Paul's talk is called "The Real Victim." Says Paul, "Nobody victimizes me but myself. If I am feeling picked on by the world, it is only because I am allowing the world to pick on me. From this moment on, I take full responsibility for whatever has happened, is happening, or will happen in my life. If I don’t like it, I am the only one who can change it."

Music: Nick Boulet wrote and performed "Back To Life" and "I Got A Vision."

Aug 31st Paul's talk this week is called, "It Takes All Kinds." Says Paul, "I live in a world of infinite variety and sacred diversity. There are many different kinds of people, and all of them are necessary to create the world I see. Though we are all One at the spiritual level, we all bring our own unique creativity and expression of Life to the table. I am happy to bring my own talents to the mix."

Music: Stephen Rhodes performed his composition, "Cecilia's Song." Dennis Howard wrote & performed
"Winds of Change."

Sept 7th Paul's talk is called, "What's Stopping You?" Says Paul, "I am Life’s forward movement, being expressed through my thoughts and actions. Nothing can stop me except my own belief in limitation. Wherever I choose to go, whatever I decide to do, I move ahead easily and effortlessly. Spirit supports me in making my dreams a reality."

Music: Dennis Howard wrote & performed "Choices" with Nick Boulet. Nick Boulet performed Jana Stanfield's song "Amazing."

Sept 14th John Everett was our member guest speaker this Sunday. His talk was called, "What Didn't Happen?"

Music: Sara Ridner performed "The Water is Wide" with Nick Boulet. Nick Boulet, Michele Williams, & Dennis Howard performed Nick's new song "We Are Worthy of Peace."

Sept 21st Paul's talk is called "The Human Side of Spirit" Says Paul, " I am a spiritual being having a human experience. My physical body, and the physical world where I live and move and have my being, are both important to my spiritual growth. The physical world is a playground where I practice my spiritual understanding. My relationships are the way I practice the power of Love.

Music: Kathy Huber performed "How Can I Keep From Singing?" with Nick Boulet. Nick Boulet performed his song, "Magnet."

Sept 28 "What Did You Expect?" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "My expectations are an important part of my creativity, whether I want them to be or not. My deepest and most fi rmly held expectations become my daily experiences. This happens if these expectations are conscious or subconscious. That is why I consciously choose to expect the best."

Music: Cheryl Fisher performed on the hammer dulcimer. Dennis Howard and Michele Williams performed Daniel Nahmoud's "I'm Reaching Out."

Oct 5th "Finding Your Inner Hero" is the name of Paul's talk, Says Paul, "There is a power and a presence in me that can do anything. It can run faster than my fears. It is stronger than my anger. It can see through my limitations and false beliefs. It is a part of me that knows the truth whenever the world is telling me lies about myself. It rescues me from my own ignorance."

Music: Annalisa debuted her new song, "Song Girl." Nick played a gospel rendition of "Standing In The Need of Prayer."

Oct 12th Trey Wright returns to give a talk called, "Get A Life!"

Music: Andy Sims played his song to match Trey's talk called, "Get A Life!" Dennis Howard played his song, "Winds of Change."

Oct 19th "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Yesterday is over and done. Tomorrow will always be the day after today. This day, this moment, is all that I have. It is the only place I can be. It is where my thoughts become my beliefs, and where my beliefs become my experiences. I honor the present, and give no power to the past or the future."

Music: Beth Free sang Jana Stanfield's song, "I Wish You Strength." Nick played his song, "Anyday" with help from Michele Williams and James Baysinger.

Oct 26th: "Self-talk 1: I Love My Job!" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "Life is too short to spend it doing something I don’t like. The work I am doing now is completely my choice. If it doesn’t feed my soul, I need to bless and release it and find something that does. Doing work that I love brings joy to my heart and prosperity to my life." There was a Halloween Themed Potluck!

Music: Michele & Celia performed their song "19 Cloudy Mondays." Dennis performed his instrumental piece, "The Universe."

Nov 2nd: "Self-talk 2: I Feel Terrific!" was the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, My body is the vehicle Spirit uses to express itself in the world. I am not my body; instead, my physical being is a perfect reflection of my consciousness. I choose to feel strong and vibrant. I choose health and strength and flexibility. I love my body and it serves me well."

Music: Sara Ridner and Nick Boulet performed a traditional song, "Press On." Nick Boulet played his new song, "Time Stands Still."

Nov 9th "It's All About Paying Attention" is the name of John Everett's talk. A potluck followed the service.

Music: Stephen Rhodes played an original song, "There's No Prison." Dennis Howard played
a song by Daniel Nahmoud "Reaching Out."

Nov 16th "Self-talk 3: I Can Afford That!" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "There is nothing in the universe I cannot have if I set my mind to it. I don’t have to struggle to find the money to buy it. Instead, I see it as mine. I feel myself enjoying it and appreciating it. In my mind, I touch it, smell it and feel it. As I do, the law is set in motion and I attract it into my experience."

Music: James Baysinger played Paul Simon's 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy). Nick Boulet played his song, "The Light."

Nov 23rd "Self-talk 4: I Am So In Love!" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "The Power of Spirit is a loving and supportive power. That means I am completely supported by God in everything I do. I am a loving person, so I easily attract into my life people I can love who also love me. I feel a deep love for all Life that flows out from me and washes over everyone I meet."

Music: Beth Free played The Beatles song, "I Will.
Nov 30th "In the Beginning: Stories of Creation" is the name of Paul's talk this time. Says Paul, "There was never only one creation story. Every story of how Life began is a story about how Life begins anew every moment of every day. In my life, I am constantly creating new beginnings from the creative power of Spirit that lives in me. Today is the beginning of my new and greater life."

Music: Michele Williams performed "Moved" with help from Nick Boulet and James Baysinger. Nick Boulet performed his new song, "I Receive Your Love" with help from Michele Williams.
Dec 7th "Dance To Your Own Music" is the name of Paul's talk this week. Says Paul, "My heart sings to me in a language that only I can understand. Every one of us has our own song, because every one of us is a unique instrument. I create my own music and I write my own lyrics. I choose to dance through life in perfect rhythm with the beautiful harmonies flowing through my mind."

Music: Dennis Howard played "Come To Jesus" by Mindy Smith and "And So This is Christmas" by John Lennon.
Dec 14th Trey Wright comes to town and his talk which included his memories of Jeffrey Proctor was called . . . "The Elephant Is In The Room." Potluck followed the service.

Music : Chaz Barber played special music and Nick Boulet played a new song with Michele Williams and James Baysinger called "Up To Me."
Dec 21st: Monster in the Closet" is the name of Paul's talk. Says Paul, "From this day on, I will no longer fear anything I don’t understand. Instead, I will learn to understand why things are the way they are in my life. I stop blaming others, or blaming circumstances, and begin taking responsibility for my own fears. If something is hidden, I open the door and let in the light of understanding.

Music: The Rolling Tones performed "Follow The Energy" by Nick Boulet. Dennis Howard led us in Jingle Bells.