Divine Life Church of Baltimore is a community that honors all paths to God and the universality of the world's major scriptures and spiritual traditions. These traditions include the mystical teachings of Jesus, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Judaism, and others. Our philosophy emphasizes our connection and oneness with all life, selfless service, meditation, Self-realization, and unconditional love. We are dedicated to applying these ideals in our everyday life and to promoting the mutual welfare and progress of all beings – our global family.
OUR DIVINE SCHEDULE
July/August Special Announcements
Friday Night Healing Service, The Tao Te Ching Discussion Group, Question and Answer Discussion (first sunday of month) will all be on recess until October. There will be no Sunday School until after Labor Day.
In light of recent events in the Gulf, Swami offers this prayer for us to use, that we may all do our part in helping to bring healing to the situation:
I acknowledge the sacredness of water everywhere. I therefore send forth, by the power of soul, the healing energy to purify NOW the Gulf waters and surrounding lands.
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FUNDRAISER...RECIPES WANTED! Donna Joy (Medhavani) invites everyone to send her a recipe—better yet, more than one—to be included in a cookbook she plans to compile and sell at the church (maybe elsewhere too). She asks that you include a little introduction or story about why you like this recipe: Is it an old family recipe? Did you watch your mother make it? Has it come from another country? Does the dish have a special memory for some event in your life? And so on. Please e-mail your recipe to her at aumpeace@msn.com
The format should be:
Story
Ingredients
Procedure for preparation
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TELL OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT SERVICES YOU OFFER
Within our spiritual community are people with wonderful skills and knowledge in many vocations. For those who would like to find a carpenter, massage therapist, landscaper, yoga teacher, accountant, etc .....we would like to make it easier to connect with those who can help. For those who have services and expertise to offer, here is a great opportunity to get the word out.
We are asking for submissions from those people who attend church or otherwise participate and contribute to the church. To keep this ongoing project manageable for us, we cannot list the services provided by all the people that are familiar but not active with the church. Thank you for understanding and honoring these guidelines.
Please submit your information in the following format so we can cut and paste the info. right into our list with little editing. The first line should have name and phone number only (no email addresses). The second part should be a concise statement of what you do and where. One or two lines only. Please indicate if you are offering to volunteer your services, skills or expertise. Otherwise it is assumed that you are charging a fee.
Example:
John Smith 410-222-2222
Plumber self-employed, Ace Plumbing Inc, serving all Baltimore County.
Please send your information to divinelifenews@gmail.com
Stay tuned...we will let you know how and when this information will be made available
Ongoing Services and Events
(see special announcements above for changes to this schedule)
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE: The service is open everyone and consists of a short silent group meditation, universal prayers, and a hymn. Swami Shankarananda then expounds on personal application of universal spiritual themes and principles. The emphasis is on living a blissful, intuitive life, and nurturing world brotherhood. Service begins at 11 a.m. and doors open at 10:30. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children from infancy to twelve are welcome to explore the philosophy our church through lessons that include play, experiments, art, drama, music, and gardening, allowing the divinity of each child to unfold in an atmosphere of unconditional love.
FRIDAY NIGHT HEALING MEDITATION AND SERVICE: The service consists of a brief silent meditation followed by a guided healing meditation for ourself, for others and for the planet. Swami Shankarananda then presents an in-depth revelation of world scriptures—the mystical and universal perspective for self-transformation. Doors open at 7 p.m., meditation begins at 7:30.
SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP, First Sunday of the Month: Swami Shankarananda faciltiates a lively and enlightening discussion based on questions attendees have written anonymously. All are welcome. Participants may drop in to any group. The discussion begins at 3 and doors open at 2:45.
TAOISM DISCUSSION GROUP, Third Sunday of the Month: Each month, we discuss one passage from the Tao Te Ching written by the Taoist sage Lao-Tzu. The emphasis is always on the direct application of Taoism in our everyday life. Swami Shankarananda facilitates this relaxed and joyful discussion and everyone participates at the level they are comfortable with. All are welcome and no previous experience with Taoism is needed. Participants may drop in to any group. The discussion begins at 4 p.m., and doors open at 3:45.
MEDITATION GROUP, First and Third Wednesday of the Month: (No Group on May 5 ). The meditation is located at the church and led by Premadas. The meditation begins at 8 p.m., and the church doors will open at 7:50. Please come in silently and take your seat. Also, please bring a notebook and pen. This is an opportunity to raise our consciousness together in service and to generate the consciousness of world peace.
CHANTING / KIRTAN, Second Wednesday of the Month: The chanting begins at 7;30 and goes until 9 pm in the chapel at DLC. Franz is faciltating the event. Kirtan means singing and chanting to and for God. All are welcome. No experience needed with chanting.
KARMA YOGA: Beautifying the church and the grounds continues every Saturday 11 -4. This offers a way for everyone to contribute to the beauty of the environment and the well-being of the neighborhood.
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Divine Life Church of Baltimore
The Divine Life Church is located at 5928 Falls Rd. in Baltimore, Maryland (bordering Mt. Washington and Roland Park). Directions.
We are a diverse, supportive community of spiritual seekers from a variety of backgrounds including Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Taoist.
We invite you to gather with us for:
- Sunday morning and Friday night services
- Sunday School, age infancy to twelve
- Spiritual discussion groups
- Taoism and Buddhism discussion groups
- Opportunities for joyful service
- Individual meditation instruction
- Monthly meditation group
- Yoga classes
- Individual/couples spiritual counseling
- See below for details of these events
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