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Meditation in the States • Lecture by Lorraine Walter
What can 39 years of mass meditation history teach us about finding our own practice? In this August 16th lecture, Lorraine Walter traces meditation from the 1987 Harmonic Convergence to modern gatherings like the Big Quiet, then walks through breath, body scan, mantra, visualization, and movement-based approaches. She offers gentle, practical guidance for starting small and staying consistent. Read on for a grounded, welcoming introduction to a practice available to anyone,
MCL Editorial Team
4 days ago11 min read
Peace is My Currency • Lecture by Rev. Sharon Flynn
What if peace weren't something you wait for, but something you carry with you? In this lecture from August 9, 2026, Rev. Sharon Flynn explores peace as her inner currency, drawing on scripture, Neale Donald Walsch, and lessons from family and travel. She shares practices for breathing in peace, letting go of old patterns, and passing peace on like salt at the table. Step into this lecture and discover what peace could mean for you.
MCL Editorial Team
Aug 1215 min read
The Difference Between Spirit and Soul • Lecture by Branden Sablan
What is the difference between your spirit and your soul? On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Branden Sablan explored this ancient, deeply personal question — unpacking spirit, soul, and personality, and how healing unfolds when we let spirit lead. Learn why struggle does not mean you are not spiritual, and how your soul is learning to remember what your spirit has always known. Read the full lecture and let it guide your week.
MCL Editorial Team
Aug 59 min read
New Thought's Roots & Branches, with Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller, President of Emerson Institute
Ever wonder how we got to where we are, in metaphysical spirituality? Ever wonder about the history of the New Thought movement and the leaders who paved the way for communities like ours to exist? In this episode of New Thought's Roots and Branches, Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller (President of Emerson Institute) explores the lives, teachings, and lasting impact of two foundational pioneers of the New Thought movement: Annie Rix Militz and her sister, Harriet Rix, founders of the Home
Rev Stanley Maszczak (he/they)
Jul 282 min read
Connecting with trees • Lecture by Regla Winterflower Robinson
What can a tree teach us about being human? On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Regla Winterflower Robinson invites us to look at our fingertips, then at the rings of a tree trunk, and discover how deeply our stories are intertwined with the natural world. From hidden root networks that let forests share warnings and nutrients, to the quiet way trees accept one another without judgment, this lecture is an invitation to root ourselves in community. Read on, then go hug a tree.
MCL Editorial Team
Jul 286 min read
The Power of Hope • Lecture by Susan Bauer
What does hope really mean when life feels unpredictable? On Sunday, July 20, 2026, Susan Bauer explored the power of hope — from the difference between grasping "ego hope" and a deeper, mature hope, to the science behind why hope heals body and spirit alike. Drawing on Emily Dickinson, research on well-being, and a moving story from Japan, Susan invites us to reconnect with our deepest aspirations. Read on — and discover what hope might be asking of you.
MCL Editorial Team
Jul 229 min read
Printable monthly Chapel event calendars for July & August
Would these calendars be something useful for you? Check out the attachments below. As always, please go to MChapelOfLife.org/events for full details and event updates. Monthly Calendars (Monday - Sunday view) Monthly Calendars (Sunday - Saturday view)
Rev Stanley Maszczak (he/they)
Jul 151 min read
Returning to the Light: Healing Our Core Wound of Disconnection, Lecture by Rev. Sharon Flynn
Have you ever felt like you did not belong here on this earth? In this July 12th, 2026 lecture, Rev. Sharon Flynn opens up about three near-death experiences and how they shaped her understanding of our shared core wound: the ache of feeling disconnected from God. She offers gentle tools for healing ancestral wounds, quieting the ego mind, and reclaiming the light already within you. Step into this heartfelt talk and remember your own connection to the light.
MCL Editorial Team
Jul 1516 min read
What's a "Healing Circle"?
What is a "Healing Circle"? Have you attended one? What might you expect at the Chapel's virtual healing circle?
Rev Stanley Maszczak (he/they)
Jul 153 min read
Great Grief, Overcoming Ourselves, by Maestro Rev. Brien Egan (Sound & World Healing Healing Meditation Audio + Lecture)
What if grief is not something to escape, but the very doorway to our own awakening? Join Maestro Rev. Brien Egan on July 5, 2026, for a sound-healing meditation on singing bowls followed by his lecture, "Great Grief, Overcoming Ourselves." Explore Ho'oponopono, self-forgiveness, and a bibliomancy reading from Rudolf Steiner's Theosophy. Read on for a journey through grief into your own healing and awakening.
MCL Editorial Team
Jul 911 min read
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