April newsletter

The first Sunday, April 5, is Easter and Rev. Lisa Argo will Chair and Rev. Carol Willis  will give the sermon. 

The second Sunday, April 12, is Rev. Gina Hampton and her speaker will be Rosemary Regan.

On April 19 Rev. Carol Willis will host Brett Koon as our speaker.

April 26 will be Rev. David Shaw and Rev. Gina Hampton will present the seromn.

On Saturday, April 11 Rosemary Regan will join Rev. Lisa Argo for a workshop on Numerology.
Sunday, April 12, after Service is our Reiki Share with Patty Shaw and Rev. Lisa Argo.

Tuesday, April 14, Patty Shaw will lead an evening of meditation based on the book "Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, by Barbara Y Martin and Dimitri Moritis.

Rev. Lisa Argo begins her four-week course on the 33 Natural Laws. Contact her for information and to reserve your spot. 

Our 3rd Friday Event is a beautiful Tibetan singing bowl evening with Jon Pickell.

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

This is how God is working in your life.

One of our members, Nikki, had a spot that turned out to be benign!

Rev. Lisa's husband got a clean bill of health after back surgery.

 The metaphysics of April centers on the theme of opening and spiritual rebirth. The month's name is widely believed to derive from the Latin verb aperire, meaning "to open," signifying the time when nature's buds and flowers begin to bloom. 

Core Symbolic Themes

• Renewal and Awakening: April is spiritually viewed as a "month of      awakening," representing the path of untangling oneself from old      habits and welcoming fresh opportunities.
• The "4/4      Portal": In numerology, April      4th (4/4) is often regarded as a high-vibrational "energy      portal." It is seen as a time when the veil between the physical and      spiritual realms is thinner, facilitating easier manifestation and the      setting of foundational intentions.
• Divine Feminine Energy: Historically, April has been sacred to Aphrodite (Venus),      the goddess of love and beauty, leading some to suggest the name      "Aprilis" may have originally been "Aphrilis". 

Theological and Spiritual Significance

• Judeo-Christian Context: In the biblical Hebrew calendar, the month of Nisan (which      typically falls in April) is considered the "first month" of the      year and is associated with redemption and miracles. It hosts      significant metaphysical events such as:
• Passover: Marking the Exodus and the soul's "flight"      from bondage.
• Easter: Representing spiritual resurrection and the      fulfillment of the cycle of death and rebirth.
• Cyclical Transformation: Philosophically, April serves as a bridge from the      dormancy of winter to the vitality of spring. This transition is often      used as a metaphor for intellectual rejuvenation and the belief that every      ending contains the seed of a new beginning. 

Astrological & Lunar Influence

• The Pink Moon: The full moon in April, known as the Pink Moon,      is metaphysically linked to emotional healing, compassion, and cultivating      positive energy.
• Individual Growth: Contemporary astrological perspectives for April 2026      suggest a focus on grounding and healthy boundaries, urging      individuals to move through emotions rather than suppressing them to align      with deeper purpose. 

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. I found this one on TinyBuddha. I follow them and enjoy their website and other social media. This article is 6 Life Lessons on Embracing Change