The Liberation Center for Spiritual Enrichment

The Liberation Center for Spiritual Enrichment is a program of Liberation United Church of Christ. The Liberation Center for Spiritual Enrichment welcomes people of faith who seek spiritual growth and personal enrichment. It is a teaching-learning center, a sacred community where people come together to grow in spiritual awareness — body, mind and spirit — and learn spiritual practices to support them in working with the complex possibilities of today’s world.

We honor the individual and celebrate diversity. With hospitality, simplicity and joy, we extend a warm welcome to all people in search of a spiritual community where they are embraced, respected and accepted for who they are and inspired and supported to grow to their highest potential.

Denise Keary
Program Coordinator

Program Descriptions For Fall, 2011

All programs are held at Liberation UCC.

Gardens of Spirit (GOS)

Facilitator: Mary Alice Mastrovito

Gardens are our connection to the land and to the One who created it. They are autobiography, memory and hope. Gardeners strive to re-create Eden on their own small pieces of earth.

Join us for a delightful afternoon of fellowship, garden walks, and looking deeper into how gardens nourish us. Bring your own picnic lunch and meet at the Rockefeller Greenhouse.

After lunch enjoy a walk through the Greenhouse outdoor gardens and a discussion of the garden followed by a walk through some of famous Cultural Gardens along the Boulevard.

Location: Rockefeller Greenhouse, MLK Blvd. at East 88th St.

Sunday, September 18; 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: Members – $10.00; Non-members – $15.00

Registration Deadline: September 12

Registration Form
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Meditation Essentials (MES)

Six (6) Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 5; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Mary Grigolia

Are you new to meditation? Looking for peace of mind and body? Hoping to restart a spiritual practice? Take your practice to a deeper level?

This class draws from many traditions (including meditation, Tibetan practices, creative visualization, Body Mind, yoga) and incorporats insights from contemporary neuroscience.

You’ll learn why meditation is good for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health; you'll explore underlying assumptions and foundational techniques of meditation; we’ll brainstorm how to overcome obstacles to meditation; we'll help you create a practice that works for you.

Location: Liberation Sanctuary

Registration Deadline: October 6

Cost: Members – $15.00 per session; $60.00 for series
Non members – $20.00 (per session; $90.00 for series

Registration Form
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Sunday Morning Movement Meditation (SMM)

Facilitator: Roger Sams

Sundays, October 16 & November 20; 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Come for an hour of fierce attention to the spirit that resides within by paying attention to your physical body as you move through time and space. We begin with a short piece of poetry or scripture to inspire you. Guided meditation leads you into free movement that frees the soul. Gentle prompts and exquisite music support your movement. You dance joyfully until the music brings you to gentle stillness. You lay on the floor in extreme quite experiencing a deep peace.

No dance or meditation experience is required. Can be adapted to any level of fitness.

Location: Liberation Sanctuary

Registration Deadline: One week before.

Cost: Members – $15.00 per session; Non-members – $20.00 per session

Registration Form
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On-Going Programs Available Through Special Arrangements with the Center

Stephen Neal Szpatura

Shamanic Practice
Tarot Consultations
Dreamwork & Instruction
Intuitive Development

Contact for fees:

216.371.3433

nealdragon@aol.com

Shaman’s Path

Michelle Gilbert-Hoskin

Reiki Sessions: A holistic, gentle form of subtle energy work which aims to restore balance, peace, and well-being, helping you relax and release tension and discomfort.

Contact for fees:

216.592.8582

michelle@essence- wellness.com

Essence Wellness