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Integral Church Community Potluck

7/28/2018

 

Saturday, July 28 at 4 PM - 6 PM

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Details coming soon.
​For more information, visit our facebook event page! 

Meet Your Spirit Guides (with Madgelyn Hawk)

2/20/2018

 

Tuesday, February 20 at 7 PM - 9 PM

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Wishing to unfold your own spiritual gifts? Meet Your Spirit Guides is a workshop that helps seekers connect to their guides and angels. $5 at the door. 

About the Instructor:
Madgelyn Hawk is an author, teacher of metaphysical studies, and a Certified Christian Mystic Medium in the spiritualist tradition. She is an ordained minister, radio host, author of When the Mourning Dove Cries and owner of the Universal School of Metaphysics.

Night With the Mystics (with Madgelyn Hawk)

2/8/2018

 

Thursday, February 8 at 7 PM - 9 PM

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Night With the Mystics will offer messages from Spirit and/or loved ones that have passed on. It is a fun-filled event that will offer answers to those who attend. $5 at the door.

About the Instructor
Madgelyn Hawk is an author, teacher of metaphysical studies, and a Certified Christian Mystic Medium in the spiritualist tradition. She is an ordained minister, radio host, author of When the Mourning Dove Cries and owner of the Universal School of Metaphysics.

Honoring the Divine Within (with Cathy Burns)

2/6/2018

 

Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Interested in practical, spiritual tools for guidance, connection and meaning? Join Cathy Burns for an inclusive, open discussion of universal spiritual principles (such as compassion, devotion and understanding), how to apply these principles in our daily lives and relationships.

What to bring:
1. Yourself and a friend
2. An open mind
3. Respect and tolerance

Every Second Thursday, $10 Love offering

About Cathy Burns
Cathy Burns is the founder and President of Virtues Circle, a local 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to inspiring happiness and purpose in others through the development of character strengths. She is a Master Facilitator for The Virtues Project™, a global organization honored by the United Nations whose mission is to provide empowering strategies that inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life.

Cathy has a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems and bachelor degrees in Psychology and Engineering Systems. She became a Facilitator for The Virtues Project™ in 2012 and has over 8 years’ experience in corporate training and facilitation.

Empowered Teens

1/20/2018

 

Saturday, January 20 at 1:30 PM - 3 PM

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Does your tween/teen seem to be sensitive to other people's energy, have "special" intuition, or seem to talk to spirit? This class is to help your child learn tools for energetic protection, build self-confidence, and empower themselves. 

• Help release anxiety and stress
• Build intuition 
• Connect with like-minded individuals 

$12.00
Register here: https://squareup.com/store/lifesmagick/item/empowered-kids

Children ages 11-17
*Parent/Guardian must sign a waiver for your children*

The Metta Center of St. Petersburg is located at 4554 Central Ave. Unit E & F in the Faith Professional Plaza. We are located in the west building of the plaza. Parking is in the back of the building via alley access.

Your class will be in room E2. You can find E2 by parking in the back, going to the walkway that is to your left, facing 46th Street. E2 is the last entrance on your right.


Sacred Self-Healing (with Roger Schwartz)

1/19/2018

 

Friday, January 19 at 7 PM - 8 PM

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Introduction to Sacred Self-Healing

SSH Circle Format: 
The Sacred Self-Healing Circle will consist of a one hour gathering during which we will listen to one of twenty-four different 20± minute recorded guided meditations followed by discussion. 

THE BASIC IDEA: 
The Sacred Self-Healing program consists of 24 steps and utilizes several layers of energy work with the purpose being to gently guide and empower us to become more aware of our energy systems and how to reconnect with our innate self-healing abilities.

THE STEPS:
Although each step stands alone, most of the 24 steps were designed in clusters of two, gradually rising in vibratory rate. Each group of two steps utilizes the same background music and completes the process for a particular energetic resonance to be integrated. The groups each consist of one connecting step (guided by Jona Bryndis of transCODES.com) and one clearing and integrating step (guided by Jeff Casper of SelfUnification.com).

THE RESONANCES:
Resonances are healing frequencies that serve as energetic alignment for each step. Each meditation and its music is coded to a particular resonance which will be noted at the start of each recorded guided meditation session. These resonances are the main energetic focus of the program. Some of the steps will work with our heart’s resonance only, others were chosen to work with any mental resistances that may be present. 

THE PATHWAY:
On a deeper level, the 24 steps are divided into 12 main resonances which incorporate the principles of the 12-step program. The course is therefore suitable for supplemental recovery work and a very effective tool to address all forms of addictive structure in our inner and outer relationships. Through exploring the deeper aspects of Ego, Shadow, Inner Child, Divine Masculine and Feminine aspects, Karma, Inner Divinity and False self, we are allowing these ego-layers to transcend as we build a new foundation. The goal is to learn hands-on tools and strategies for reclaiming our inner power and becoming aware of the ego’s stalling tactics so that we can see more options and choices than before. Each step is designed to help us understand our ego a bit better, allowing us not only to better self-reflect and reason, but first and foremost, to experience true compassion and forgiveness for ourselves and past choices.

To register in advance, please email me at roger@recoveryourheart.com
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There is no charge for participation although donations will be accepted to help provide our space.

The Art of Prayer

11/29/2017

 

Saturday, December 16 at 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Want to reboot or radically change your prayer practice? Are you fearful or dismissive of prayer? It may be time to change the way you think about prayer. Reserve your spot for this interactive and transformative workshop today!

Join international speaker, author and interfaith minister Joran Oppelt for a fun and interactive exploration of the divine dialogue we call prayer. You will discover new prayer practices you can use in your life, discuss different types of prayer, learn prayers from various faith and religious traditions (Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Native American). The benefits of a daily prayer practice are real, and connecting with real people to develop it can be life-changing. 

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:

“I wasn’t really praying before now. I was only talking to myself.” 

“We immersed ourselves in the prayer process and the energy and intention behind it. I was pushed out of my comfort zone in some deep and beautiful ways.”

“The one thing that isn’t explained very well in my [Christian] tradition is prayer. This class brought clarity to why and how we pray and so much more.” 

“Joran is a dynamic teacher. You’ll be engrossed in the content from beginning to end. He thinks about religion and spirituality from different perspectives and encourages you to question what you’re learning. I left informed, evolved and excited for the next one.” 

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
• New prayer practices you can start using immediately
• Different prayers from around the world
• A deeper understanding about why prayer is necessary
• Improved dialogue and interpersonal skills
• A more intimate relationship with God, Source, Spirit, etc.
• A safe and open environment where asking questions is encouraged
• In-person connection with people who love learning about what other people believe

$35 in advance. Only 12 spots available.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-prayer-tickets-40031943621

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Joran Slane Oppelt is an international speaker, author, interfaith minister, life coach and award-winning producer and singer/songwriter. He is the owner and founder of the Metta Center of St. Petersburg and Integral Church – an interfaith and interspiritual organization in Tampa Bay committed to “transformative practice, community service and religious literacy.” 

Joran is the author of Sentences, The Mountain and the Snow and co-author of Order of the Sacred Earth (with Matthew Fox), Integral Church: A Handbook for New Spiritual Communities and Transform Your Life: Expert Advice, Practical Tools, and Personal Stories. He serves as President of Interfaith Tampa Bay and has spoken around the world about spirituality and the innovation of religion.

He has presented at South by Southwest in Austin, TX; Building the New World Conference in Radford, VA; Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City; Embrace Festival in Portland, OR and Integral European Conference in Siófok, Hungary.

Sacred Tea Ceremony (with Ashley Smith)

11/21/2017

 

Thursday, November 30 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM

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Tea is the vehicle, the destination is the heart. 

Sacred Tea Ceremony is a journey into the Heart. We come together and sit in silence as we connect to the ways of the ancients. Ceremonial grade incense burns as we settle in with a few deep breaths and the sounds of ambient music supporting our process. Together we sit in silence as I open the field and begin to serve you one of Nature’s greatest medicines. Each bowl of tea gently guides us into a meditative softening, an opening to our inner realms. Through this space that Tea creates we are able to listen, to truly hear our Highest Selves. The leaves used in our ceremonies are extremely unique in that they are all organic and come from, wild, old growth trees and plants that are sustainably grown and harvested by farmers who love, respect, and understand the power of this medicine. Living Tea, as it is known in my tradition, has the power to cleanse, purify, ground and heal the Spirit, and when treated as ancient medicine, will guide us to subtle areas within that will be gently healed and processed. Qi is balanced and with each ceremony we are born anew. 

Tea ceremony is a sacred art, an experience that opens the doors of our inner heart and grants us access to places within that may be difficult to touch on our own. 

If you have felt the call to sit in ceremony, the time is now to respond to that inner voice. Follow your intuition and your true heart's calling to this truly profound and life changing experience. 

Please come to ceremony having eaten a light and nourishing meal (avoid processed foods, heavy/starchy foods, meats, or sugar so that your body is able to benefit and receive all the tea has to offer). Also be sure to avoid heavy perfumes or any chemical sprays. You can come into the space with your beginners mind, ready to just Be and to just receive whatever it is your body and mind need at that time. 

Cost is $35/person
1.5 hours
Max 11
Advance registration required. Reserve your spot here. 


Ashley Smith
into the Heart l into the Sacred
Sacred Tea Ceremonies, Women's Awakening, Empowerment and Healing
intotheHeart.co

*Respond to every call that excites your Spirit*

Cacao & Sound Ceremony (with Maggie Taurick)

11/21/2017

 

Tuesday, November 28 at 7 PM - 9:30 PM

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​Join us for an intimate evening of sharing our hearts and voices through sacred sound and ceremonial cacao. Together, we will co-create a safe space of healing and transformation, in which we can release blockages, reclaim our power, and shift our frequencies, coming into resonance with our natural state.


ABOUT CACAO: Our delicious cacao has been nurtured by Mayans in the Pacific rainforest region of Guatemala, and directly-traded to and processed by loving hands at the magical Lake Atitlán. Traditionally, cacao has been used shamanically by the ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures; it has been rightly called the "Food of the Gods", bringing re-membrance of our divinity. The spiritual energy of cacao brings a subtle heart-opening and activation of the higher energy centers, making it ideal for spiritual exploration and multi-dimensional communication. As a loving partner, cacao assists us in personal and planetary healing in the light of the highest good.

Drinking cacao is always optional – you're welcome to enjoy the ceremony with or without actually partaking in the cacao! 

$20 in advance / $25 same day

https://www.paypal.me/MaggieTaurick

About the instructor:

Maggie Taurick, visiting us from San Francisco, is a yogini, designer, and carrier of sacred sound. She has been practicing yoga for over 12 years and is forever a student, constantly deepening her practice and exploring ways to integrate it further into her life. This exploration has led her to the unique combination of sound and cacao, which she became immersed in while living in Guatemala. With the help of these tools, she guides students to recognize the infinite wisdom within them; bringing more intention, freedom, and awareness to their daily lives.

Balance through Music (with Penny Heffelfinger)

7/29/2017

 
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Saturday, September 9 - 3:30 PM - 5 PM

 Join us for an exploration of finding balance through music, Ayurveda and Bhakti Yoga. 

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion. It is often practiced through uplifting music and chanting shared in a group called a Kirtan. 

Those who love music, singing or chanting may think all music is good. However, some music may put you to sleep while it energizes another. Why can one song bring up feelings of irritability or even anger while another soothes your soul?

Ayurveda, or the Science of Life, explains why everything we do (including the smallest things) can bring us closer to balance or further away. It all depends on our unique blend of qualities. 

IN THIS CLASS:
We will learn about Ayurveda and our individual nature or doshas. 
We will identify the quality of music most suited to our nature and for bringing us equanimity. Then we will practice Bhakti Yoga and finish with our own Kirtan! 

Come raise your voice in song! 
Love donations appreciated, no one will be turned away.

About Penny Heffelfinger
Penny began her journey in the Wellness/Fitness Industry in Fitness and Aquatics over 35 years ago in the Chicago Area. Her areas of expertise include E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor, Reiki Healer, Aquatics Instructor, Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer. Penny is completing Ayurvedic Counselor training in September 2017. She also specializes in Sound Meditation and Chant Practices. Through continued practice, Penny strives to apply the principles of yoga to every type of class that she instructs.
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