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

All programs are held at Liberation UCC.

Next program:

One-Hit Wonders: Was Jesus Gay? on June 20 — Free! (See below for more info!

JourneyQuest Freedom Dance

Facilitator/Presenter: Linda Miller

Have you ever not gone to a dance because you didn’t have a partner or you were afraid that no one would ask you to dance? Get ready for an entirely different kind of dance experience!

Join other spiritual seekers for a time of reflection, relaxation and re-creation. You do not need a partner — we will all be entering into our own sacred space while the community forms a safe space for internal exploration. This is a process where, by going inward, you allow the music to move you. This can be an effec-tive vehicle for letting go of fears and inhibitions and challenging some of the old messages that may be keeping you from breaking free and fully expressing your true nature.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement. Bring a mat.

Opening in Sacred Circle to set intention, guidelines, and create a safe space; Centering and Grounding

First hour: Individual reflection and movement with focus on inward journey.

Second hour: Movement as community — combination of individual, pairs, and community exploration.

Closing in Sacred Circle where participants may share feelings, thoughts, and take-aways from the session.

Friday, July 30; 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: July 23

Cost: LIBUCC Members: $20.00; Non-Members: $25.00

Registration Form
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Dancing with Intention

Facilitator: Roger Sams

This Transformational Movement workshop invites you to begin the new school year of your life by focus-ing on intention. We will use movement to take us out of the daily chatter and into a place of deep wisdom. There we will ask ourselves questions about our highest ideals and create space for deep listening. You will leave nourished and inspired, ready to embrace life from a place of clarity and love.

Bring a journal, pencil and an open heart.

Friday, August 20; 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 13

Cost: LIBUCC Members: $20.00; Non-Members: $25.00

Registration Form
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Dreamwork: Opening to Sacred Sleep

Facilitator: Neal Szpatura

There is no finer physician, artist, teacher, strategic planner or personal coach than your own dreams. Dreamwork is a powerful and beautiful resource for spiritual growth, personal evolution and self-healing. Come experience a basic introduction to working with the DreamTime in a comfortable, friendly, quiet space.

Saturday, Sept. 18; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 13

LIBUCC Members $20.00; Non-Members- $25.00

Registration Form
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Joy of Theology

Facilitator: Cliff Aerie

Details TBA

Special Free Sunday Discussions

One-Hit Wonders

These are Sunday noon discussions based on articles or news stories selected by the facilitator. Copies of the articles will be available on-site. Everyone is welcome to attend these free discussions.

Pre-registration not necessary

Was Jesus Gay?

Facilitator: Dolores Noll

Sunday, June 20; 12:00 pm; Free!

Article: Printed copies of article to be discussed are available in the Library.

Facilitators / Presenters

Ed Boas Ed Boas has been a drummer most of his life. He has had formal training in classical, jazz and world percussion. After a career in the corporate world, Ed has returned to his passion for music and formed a company called Creative Rhythm. He consults businesses and organizations using drumming and rhythm as a way to strengthen teams, build cohesion and enhance creativity in the workplace. Ed currently lives in Sandusky with his wife Marlene and has three grown sons.

Mary Alice Mastrovito began her teaching career in 1972, and has since presented courses and workshops in a wide variety of contexts, including Kingwood Center Botanical Garden in Mansfield, OH, the Departments of Adult Education at Lakewood and Strongsville City Schools, The Authentic Living Center, Ireland Cancer Center, Liberation UCC and other venues on topics ranging from horticulture to meditation to healing arts. She weaves these varied threads into a rich tapestry, drawing upon her study and mastery of healing modalities including Flower Essence therapy, Reiki, and Soul Coaching®, to develop an integrated and holistic approach to wellness centered in the affirmation of our essential connectedness with the natural world. As a graduate of the International Soul Coaching Training Institute, Mary Alice is proud to introduce Soul Coaching® to the greater Cleveland area.

Linda Miller, the owner of JourneyQuest, comes from an eclectic background which ranges from managing volunteer programs for non-profit agencies to designing and delivering corporate training programs within a manufacturing setting. Linda, who has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, leads groups in spiritual process and offers programs designed to increase self-awareness which can lead to positive change. She has used dancing and painting as both creative and therapeutic processes and has over 15 years of experience in group facilitation. Dancing has been a lifelong passion of Linda’s, and she beautifully weaves this in with her ability to create a loving and safe environment for people to explore, grow and have fun. Linda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Sciences from Ursuline College and practices daily prayer, meditation and yoga.

Roger Sams, MA, travels throughout the US leading seminars for music and movement educators and spiritual retreats for those interested in touching God through the arts. He has taught at The University of Montana, The University of St. Thomas, The University of Wisconsin and Cleveland State University. He trained in Gestalt theory at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and has studied diverse modalities of dance and movement prayer. Roger served on the National Board of Trustees of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, and frequently publishes in journals for music and movement educators and in regional spiritual magazines. He is the Spiritual Director of the Sacred Arts Holistic Center.

Neal Szpatura is a shamanic practitioner, writer, Tarot reader and intuitive consultant. He has studied with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and in independent study with its faculty, as well as with indigenous teachers from North and South America, Africa, and Australia. He teaches shamanic practice, dreamwork and intuitive development and works with clients on sacred path issues.