~ Church of Ancient Ways ~
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M
ay 21st, 2010
So I was chatting with one of my
Brides the other day about the
planning process, the economy,
and so on and she said:

"Worry is prayer in reverse, and
I am not going to buy into that!"

What a great concept! When
there is so much more good than
difficult in most of our lives,
why waste time and energy with
worry when focusing on
gratitude and the joys we have
feels so much better.
Sunday Services

Open Sunday Services, I'm sorry to say, will have to be closed to new members for a while
due to limited space. However I do think supplementing with outings is a fabulous idea!  It's
just temporary, and we will resume services on the first and third Sunday of the month once
we find a larger location but till then, thank you all for being so wonderful and for all your
input. I feel blessed to be a part of all of your lives and to have all of you in mine. WE do still
have the option of Labyrinth, Museum, or Woodsing trips as open events. All other ideas are
welcome!
Woman's Group

Woman's Group has been amazingly supportive and just too much fun! From our outings to see
plays and shows, which are always a blast, to the deeply moving and beautiful rituals that we
do on occasion. It is a refuge amid the hectic pace of todays world. Call or see the boards for
future dates, times and events.
April's Meditation CD's

They're here!!!! Those of you who have been telling me for years that I should put my
meditations on CD's, thank you for all your encouraging words. Antoinette, thank you for
setting up all the appointments and doing all the labor that enabled me to just go and speak.
They're available at
Dreams East in Sea Cliff,  Instant Karma in Rockville Center, and online
at
Medieval Mayhem ! Most of the good folks above will do mail order by phone for you if
you want one right away, unless you'd rather just stop by and pick one up.
The Good News!

I wish to welcome all new members,
may we all flourish together as a community!
The next bit of Good News I am happy to announce is the ordination of our newest ministers
Tom Dikeman, Michael Waterman, and Isaac and Phedra Bonewits. Welcome all, I wish you
much wisdom and wonder on the amazing journey that you are continuing!
Upcoming and Ongoing Events:

Labyrinth
The Brothers at Little Portion Friary along with baking and selling their wonderful "Brother
Bread" every Friday! They have on going days of reflection and allow daily use of the
Labyrinth, they also have monthly torchlight full moon Labyrinth walks!
For dates and times see their website.

Split Rock
Split Rock Moon Celebrations are still going on strong. They are celebrating 15 years of
eclectic fire circles! They meet in the public parking lot on Wading River Road across from the
duck pond, in Wading River at 7:30pm on full moons.
All are welcome to as their flyer says:
"Pray * Meditate * Chant * Drum * Sing * Tell Stories * Laugh * Share"
DO BRING ~ Unconditional Love, Reverence, Humility, Joyfulness, Drums, Rattles, Musical
Instruments, Cushion or Blanket to sit on
DON'T BRING ~ Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes
for dates call Pete/Stephanie 631-874-4104

Instant Karma
Congratulations To Fran and her daughter Fana on their new position of "owner" at one of the
islands best known and well loved Metaphysical Stores,
Instant Karma! They have a large
selection of Eastern, Native American, and Earth Based items.  Check out their website for
information on classes, readings, products, open circle, and more.
Did I forget your listing or do you have an event that you think should be here? Have a
calendar to share? Would you like your group to have a link so people can find out more about
your event? Send it to me and we'll see what we can do! Almost all of the actual events listed
here are free, while the links provide a more in depth list services. I try to keep it that way with
exceptions for the small suggested donations needed to keep us in candles!
Favorite Links
Church of Ancient Ways Website
Little Portion Friary - L.I. Labyrinth
Emerald Rose
See you all soon! Love and Light, April
To Email Pastor April Directly click on the Church Button
Or Call
516-785-4191
Anytime!
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