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"There is a voice in the Universe urging us to remember our purpose for being on this great Earth. This is the voice of inspiration, which is within each and every one of us." Wayne Dyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newcomers are always welcome-- and wanted-- as we grow our spiritual family. Below are some questions and answers that might be helpful to you. We look forward to meeting you.

 

 

We meet at Masonic Freedom Lodge, 2253 Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784. Directions are here.

 

Do we welcome everyone?
Absolutely! We are an inclusive community that welcomes all ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations. We celebrate and respect individual differences and similarities. Our spiritual community believes each individual has many gifts, that when shared, enhance all our lives.

What do we believe?
CCCCL is centered upon a spiritual philosophy developed by Dr. Ernest Holmes in the 1920’s.

  • We believe that God is not an external personality, but a loving presence that resides in all things.

  • We believe that all people are equal within this presence, recognizing that this love is unconditional and non-judgmental.

  • We believe in the Universal Law of Cause and Effect that has us experience the consequences of our actions, not as a reward or punishment, but as a natural result of those actions.

  • We believe that our thoughts and beliefs create our experience and that by changing our minds we truly change our lives.

  • We believe in the power of prayer, not as a begging, but as an alignment with the power and presence of God that always says, “Yes” to that which we have the consciousness or belief to accept.

  • We believe that each spiritual path leads to the same realization of union with God.

  • We believe in upholding the founder's  “Declaration of Principles”.

 

What happens when I arrive?
You will be greeted at our welcome table, asked to sign our guest book, given a welcome packet and a name tag (optional), and directed to the hospitality table for some refreshments. We will likely introduce you to some of our members as well.

What happens during the service?
Our service lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. We have music, readings, meditation, and a message from our speaker-of-the-day. Our messages encourage everyone to think for him or her self and become more aware of their own inherent power and their unity with all life. We end each service in a circle, symbolizing our connection as a spiritual community. After the service, we have refreshments and socialize.  Be sure to take a look through our bookstore and our community table. The community table has flyers, and information on upcoming socials, classes and events for you to plug into.

How do we support our children?
Children are always welcome to stay in our sanctuary with their parents during service but we also have “Funday School” for children ages three years and older, staffed by certified teachers and trained professionals.
 
What will my children learn in Funday school sessions?
Our goals are to teach peace, love, unity, kindness and respect for life, others and our dear mother earth. We explore the "big questions" of life and help children develop a strong ethical foundation for truth and meaning. We offer diverse, engaging, age appropriate experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. Most weeks we create art projects that represent our lesson of the day.  
What should I wear?
 We believe in being comfortable. Most members come casually dressed but some use Sunday as an opportunity to dress up a little.
Do I need to let someone know I'm planning to attend?                   
No. You may just show up! 
Will I be asked to stand and introduce myself? No.                          

How to Learn More about CCCCL?

  • Attend any of our FREE new member Discovery class orientations after a Sunday service (held periodically during the year).  We serve lunch at this class and dates are announced in advance so you can plan to attend.
  • Read the information in your Welcome Packet
  • Meet with our minister, practitioner or any of our board members.
  • Sign up for our online newsletter (on our home page)
  • Register for a class.
  • Call us anytime with your questions-- phone numbers on board page.

What about inclement weather?
We will post a message at the top of our home page, or you can call Rev. Iris 410-318-8877 if you are not sure if we will have service. We will do our best to make a decision by 8:30am.

 

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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