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Mary Magdalene is a woman of mystery who has a lot to teach us about the balance of contemplation and action. Although she lived 2,000 years ago, her teachings are still very relevant for us today. And as July 22 is her feast day, we will be honoring Mary Magdalene in the month of July, also using quotes from various non canonical gospels where she is present.
We start off on July 6th with how Mary Magdalene’s inspirational message in the Gospel of Mary is relevant to the times we are living in as we reflect spiritually on the meaning of July 4th. If you are disturbed by the news and events happening in our nation right now, Mary Magdalene’s wisdom can be a balm to our souls that also inspires us to act with courage, kindness and love to create the world we want to see.
On July 13th we will reflect on Mary Magdalene as a priestess of Isis who would have likely studied in Egypt. We have the unique opportunity to hear from Jasmine Smith, a priestess who is half Egyptian who just returned from a pilgrimage that travelled up the sacred initiation sites along the Nile River.
And then on July 20th we will celebrate the ways that Mary Magdalene teaches us to embrace both our sexuality and our sensuality that can be manifested through creativity. Mary Magdalene was able to hold a level of high metaphysical consciousness while also being fully present in her body.
And don’t miss our FUN FUNDRAISER on Saturday evening, July 12th from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. We will once again be blessed by the lively and soulful music of Tom Finch and his rhythm section that will include R&B and classic rock. The sanctuary will be turned into a dance hall where we can dance away the cares of the world. A silent auction will take place in the Fellowship Hall, which was a great space of community connection last year. If you would like to donate an item to the silent auction, please write a short description that includes the value of the item. And please email it to Becky at Office@fairfaxcommunitychurch.me
Tickets are $25 for the fundraiser and we now have Venmo and Paypal codes, so you can either buy your ticket through Eventbrite or scan the QR code at the door.
If you cannot attend but would still like to donate by buying a ticket, you can do so through this Eventbrite link or our Paypal link. Paypal link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9SPKAH3X4RXMA
Eventbrite Link for July 12 Fundraiser https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-auction-with-live-music-featuring-tom-finch-and-the-tom-finch-group-tickets- 1383122469539?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a joyful time in July where we can celebrate the sweetness of life together while we also bring creative change to the world.
Blessed be Pastor Kimberly
Shining the Light of Hope, Courage and Compassion
July 6 - Finding Inner Freedom with the Gospel of Mary Magdalene In her gospel, Mary Magdalene shows us how to bring justice and transformation in the world while also finding inner freedom in Spirit.
July 13th - Mary Magdalene - Priestess of the Nile - As a priestess of Isis, Mary Magdalene would have likely done the seven initiations up the Nile river in Egypt. Hear stories about this pilgrimage from Jasmine Smith, a modern day mystic who just returned from Egypt.
July 20 - Mary Magdalene and Sacred Sensuality: The texts of Mary Magdalene invite us to honor our bodies as sacred, seeing our sexuality and sensuality as sacred portals to divine bliss.
July 27 Contemplative Arts Sunday using the Tao te Ching, with community singing and live music by Tom Finch.