| If you are interested in serving on the 2025 Board of Directors for Wayfarers Chapel, please contact Board Chair Jennifer Utley no later than September 30th as the Board will be finalizing nominations and arranging the affirmation or election process in their October 2nd meeting. | | Once each month the chapel offers free Reiki sessions provided by experienced practitioners and this is the week! So mark your calendar, tell your friends/family, and join us at the chapel from 4-6 PM. These 10-15 minute sessions are tailored to your needs and goals and are sure to leave you more relaxed and refreshed. | | The annual Metaphysical Picnic is this Saturday! This is a great way to meet like-minded folks from other spiritual communities. Details in "This Week" below. | | MEDITATION GROUP - Monday, September 16 ( 6-7 PM ) Experienced meditation leaders guide us weekly, introducing forms and approaches to support, build, and deepen meditation practice. Sessions are held in the peaceful setting of our Rosemary's Chapel building, are open to the public, and no experience is necessary. It’s complimentary, so try us and enjoy! WRITERS GROUP - Tuesday, September 17 ( 5-6:30 PM ) The Wayfarers Writers Group meets from 5-6:30 PM every Tuesday. The group is open to writers of all ages, experience levels, and genres and is a great opportunity to challenge yourself to a new level. REIKI - Wednesday, September 18 (4-6 PM) Whether you seek relaxation, physical healing, or to simply experience greater peace, experienced practitioners will be on hand to assist you with short (10-15 min) sessions tailored to your goals and needs. Sessions are open to everyone. Donations to support the chapel are accepted. METAPHYSICAL PICNIC - Saturday, September 21 (12-3 PM) It is time for the annual Metaphysical Picnic sponsored by The Meditation Center in Sylva, NC. As always, plan to bring something to drink and a dish to share, and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded folks from all over the area. There’s lots of room to play, and there is a grill, so feel free to bring lawn games and great food for all!
The linked PICNIC FLYER has all the info you will need. If you can help with set-up, break-down or supplies, please let us know! We look forward to spending time with all of you!
12:00 to 3:00 pm (set up at 11:30 am)
Western Carolina University Picnic Shelter
SUNDAY SERVICE - September 22 @ 10 AM Lisa Ezzard speaks on "Fall Equinox: Contemplating the Forces of Creation and Destruction" after music by Crowe Capps. DRUM CIRCLE - Sunday, September 22 (6-8 PM) When folks get together to create percussive rhythm, the outcome is always a whole lot of fun!! Bring your favorite drum or percussion instrument - or use one of ours. No experience is required and everyone is welcome! NEXT BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, October 2 (6-7:30 PM) The next Board meeting is October 2, 2024 from 6-7:30 PM in the main chapel. All wayfarers are welcome to attend. If you are interested in serving on the board or have something you wish the board to address, please contact Board Chair, Jennifer Utley in advance of this meeting at 901.581.2404 or jentutley@bellsouth.net. | | | No, it's not a typo. Falloween is what happens when you cross Halloween with Fall festivities. In this case, Jen and Ruth are hosting a party October 20th at 3 PM at their home in Tiger for Wayfarers and friends. In addition to fun stuff like costumes, games, and pumpkin carving for kids and adults alike, there will be a chili cookoff. Well, in this case, folks can bring their favorite chili and everyone will get to taste and vote on their favorite. Details are in this flyer. | | With the sunlit rain on the roof, the music of Marie Dunkle (cello), Jeff Willson (cigarbox guitar, piano, drums, bells) and Ruth Henry (vocals), and the message from Rev. Dr. Kate Greysen, everything flowed as if divinely ordained.
From the meditative cigarbox guitar/cello improvisation to Ruth's moving rendition of "Hurt" to Jeff's original, "Talking About the Love," to the Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring cello/drum/bell improve, the music was perfection greeted with a standing ovation. And it tied in perfectly with Kate's message "Willingness to Witness" in which she reminded us of the power of being a witness of our own lives and the lives and experiences of others -- and the goal of becoming ever more present in each moment of our lives. | | | | | Kate's talk is currently available online by Monday afternoon. The music will be added later this week. Please note, due to copyright issues, "Hurt" will not be posted on the website. However, since many wayfarers asked for access to today's music, the following links can be used for the next 14 days to listen to or download Sunday's music.
"Hurt" by Ruth Henry, Jeff Wilson and Marie Dunkle | | |
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