october newsletter

October 4: Rev. Carol Wilis with Speaker  GuestRev. Peggy Konkel.

October 11, Rev. Lisa Argo hosts Ed Meurer with Michelle Michael.

October 18 is Rev. David Shaw with our Choir.

October 25 has Rev. Gina Hampton and Joanne Wise.

Our First Saturday Workshop is Crystals 2 with Rev. Gina Hampton.

It is October 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (this includes a break for lunch) with Rev. Gina hosting a wonderful day with surprises. You do not need Crystals 1 to attend.

Sunday, October 11 is our Reiki Share with Patty Shaw and Rev. Lisa Argo. This is open to Reiki Practitioners levels 1 and above from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second Tuesday Direct Divine Light Meditation on October 13, is led by Patty Shaw based on the book  "Change Your Aura, Change Your Life", by Barbara Y Martin and Dimitri Moritis.

Our 3rd Friday Event October 16) is an Michelle Michael channeling Enos with Rev. Lisa Argo from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Fourth Tuesday is our Drumming Circle on the 27th of October with Rev. Gina Hampton from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Also, we have a 3rd Sunday Fellowship Potluck October 18) after Worship Service and a Members and Board of Directors monthly meeting on the 4th Sunday (October 25) after worship service.

 October is a deeply spiritual and metaphysical month characterized by the thinning of the veil between the physical and spirit worlds, the astrological shift from Libra's harmony to Scorpio's transformative shadow-work, and nature's lesson in beautiful surrender.

Key Metaphysical Themes of October

• Thinning of the Veil: As the      days shorten and nights grow long, the energetic boundary between our      world and the spiritual realm weakens, heightening intuition, mediumship,      and connection to ancestors. 
• Shedding and Release:     Mirroring trees dropping their leaves, October invites energetic      housekeeping—releasing old patterns, emotional baggage, and stagnant      habits to prepare for inner stillness.
• The Libra-Scorpio Transition: The month bridges cooperative balance (Libra) with deep      personal transformation, rebirth, and confronting hidden truths (Scorpio).      
• Ancient Festivals:     Celebrations like Samhain, Día de los Muertos, and All Souls' Day ground      the collective focus on honoring life, memory, and the cyclical nature of      existence. 
• Release and Letting Go: Nature models graceful surrender as trees shed their      leaves. Also, Metaphysically, this invites you to let go of old habits,      past grief, or emotional weight. Don’t forget the focus shifts from      external action to internal clearing and quiet rest. 
• Balancing Light and Shadow: Days and nights approach equal length (autumn equinox      transition), emphasizing duality. There is also Shadow work—confronting      hidden fears, unknown realms, and inner truths—brings personal growth.      Also, recognizing that shadow is a natural counterpart to light restores      inner harmony. 
• Gratitude and the Harvest: October honors the final physical harvest before winter.      It serves as a time of thanksgiving for the year's accomplishments. It      asks you to gather your inner resources and build fortitude for the      colder, darker months ahead.

A Wonderful site to check out for events in the area especially in Detroit: Visit Detroit

For families this is a great site: Little Guide Detroit

Need to check to see what the Holidays are? Dog Month? Pencil Day? Check out this website: Web-Holidays.com.

Each month I try to find an article that expands on our theme of the year.

The Evolution of a Spiritual Journey: Embracing Change for Growth

by Thrive Ahead