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“The Inner Light of Truth: Exploring the Parallels Between Ramana Maharshi and Gnostic Wisdom”

Presenter: Richard Clarke Service Associate: Carol Johnson Discover how the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the mystical insights of the Gnostics align in their call to awaken the Divine within. Both traditions offer profound paths to liberation, emphasizing self-knowledge, spiritual awakening, and transcending the illusions of the material world. Join us as we explore these … Continue reading “The Inner Light of Truth: Exploring the Parallels Between Ramana Maharshi and Gnostic Wisdom”

“Tears of Joy”

Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Dee Dee Camhi It has been said, “Joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” How is it that joy can accompany other emotions, like pain, sadness, deep sorrow? Or conversely, that we can be so filled with joy that we are brought to tears? There is … Continue reading “Tears of Joy”

“An Invitation to Authenticity”

Presenter: Mark Etkin Service Associate: Jane Castleman Personal relationships are an important part of our spiritual life.  We often hide ourselves behind barriers of fear, not knowing how to be more connected to others. This service will explore a model from a personal growth center in British Columbia about how to engage our courage and … Continue reading “An Invitation to Authenticity”

“Hunger is Everywhere: What Have We Done About It?”

Kriss Gang, Presenter Deb Gang, Service Associate Food scarcity is a global problem that reaches the shores of Lake Chapala. Kriss Gang, LCUUF board president  will present  the scope of this problem from a global, Mexican and local perspective and how LCUUF has been engaged with hunger in the Lakeside community. FoodBank Lakeside, a Share … Continue reading “Hunger is Everywhere: What Have We Done About It?”

“Breaking the Silence About Dementia”

Presenter: Elly Conreras Service Associate: Barley Donahue Breaking the Silence about Dementia, Elly Contreras will share a number of factors about dementia,  how we can determine our risk factors and how to prevent or slow down dementia. Through her organization “Lakeside DayBreak Dementia Support” the aim is to make Lakeside a Dementia Inclusive community and … Continue reading “Breaking the Silence About Dementia”

“A Better Way of Being”

Presenter: Rev. Tim Boeve Service Associate: Heidi MacLennan Our world today is filled with harm, seemingly, of late, getting worse by the day. Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön says that one anecdote to not causing harm to ourselves, and others is through mindfulness. The Rev. Tim Boeve will explore tried and true ways of not causing … Continue reading “A Better Way of Being”