INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
   We will celebrate the International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 21 with the Cherokee Dance of Life during our Sunday Service.  Following lunch we will show a new DVD, "Orbs: the Veil is Lifting," a documentary about a new phenomena that is startling the world.  Then at 6:00 pm we will gather at the Peace Pole in Ute Indian Park to pray for peace on earth.   
   The International Day of Peace was created by the United Nations in 1982 to foster "peace-building" among the peoples of the earth.

                                           FUN AND FUNDRAISING

Earth Stewardship:  We are collecting aluminum cans for recycling and taking them to ReclaMetals.  They pay $.50 per lb. and the proceeds will go to CSA's  Helping Hand Fund..  Bring your cans to Lions Park on Sundays or take them directly to ReclaMetals at 136 S. Maple, Montrose.

Breck's Bulbs from Holland: Beginning September 1st we will offer Breck's bulbs from Holland, which will be delivered directly to your address at the proper planting time.  These beautiful bulbs are 100% guaranteed and top quality.  We will also offer Breck's Holiday Collection of bulbs that will arrive the first of December and bloom for the holidays. This fundraiser will end at Homecoming so be sure to get your order in right away.

Stop by the San Juan Photo Show at Friendship Hall September 5-7 and see the new Inspiration category sponsored by CSA.  And enter your favorite photos in the many other categories.

                                HIGHER EDUCATION CLASSES
  Higher Education Classes begin in October after lunch with "Personality Profiles" on October 12th. This class requires advanced registration with your name and birthdate so your personality profile can be made in advance of the class. Understanding both the conscious and subconscious minds brings us to a greater integration and alignment within the self.
   On November 9th, the Class will be "Chanting 101," based on Robert Gass' book, "Chanting: Discovering Spirit in Sound"  and his CD.  Come and learn how to express your spiritual nature through sound that has a therapeutic effect on the mind, the body and the emotions.
     Higher Education Classes are now on a love offering basis.

                             WISE WOMAN AND SACRED WARRIOR CIRCLES
                                                 BEGIN IN OCTOBER
        Men and Women are as much alike as they are different.  To have the support of our sisters or  brothers strengthens our lives and gives us more resources for creating the kinds of lives we desire.  Beginning in October we will meet in two different Circles to share our unique spirits and energies to work for healing and prosperity, develop support networks and share our masculine and feminine wisdom.  All men are invited to join the Sacred Warrior Circle and all women are invited to join the Wise Woman Circle.  These Circles are part of our living and growing community and will evolve as we come together in sisterhood and brotherhood.

                               Spiritual Cinema Circle
    Spiritual Cinema Circles will be on the third Friday of each month at Rev. Arlyn's house, 711 Silver Drive, beginning September 19th with "If I Never See You Again," winner of 6 Mexican Academy Awards. The film is about a group of old codgers who would rahter be playing music in night clubs than sitting in boring retirement. The film is 93 minutes long in Spanish with English subtitles. It does contains adult themes and is not suitable for children. The short film will be "Mira."
     If you are interested in hosting a second showing of the Spiritual Cinema Circle, contact Rev. Arlyn.

                                 ORBS: THE VEIL IS LlIFTING
   "What we can see is just the beginning..." We may be living in the midst of other dimensions our eyes alone cannot perceive.  New technological advances are allowing us to confirm what many have believed--that there is more to our world than meets the eye.  Modern digital photography now allows us to observe what has been with us all along: a hidden world of light spheres known as Orbs. This is the first documentary film that brings together scientists, spiritual teachers, and experts to explore the orb phenomenon. What are these orbs that are showing up in our digital photographs?  What do they mean? How do we experience them for ourselves? 
     Join us on September 21, International Peace Day, to view this exciting and provocative documentary beginning at 12:45 pm, right after lunch.

                                Peace Pole Gathering
     We will gather at the Peace Pole Sunday evening, September 21st, at 6:00 pm, to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox and the International Day of Peace with a prayer circle to honor the people of the nations of the world who are working to build peace.
Bring your drums and prayers for world peace.

                                   PINWHEELS FOR PEACE
     As part of International Peace Week, Sept 15-21, we will be making and gifting Pinwheels for Peace throughout the community.  You are invited to help make these fund peace symbols right after lunch before our other programs begin.

                                   WORLD WIDE SPIRITUAL NEWS
   Washington, USA - Wikileaks.org, a watchdog web site that leaks corporate and government documents is now engaged in leaking secret documents of the Church of Scientology and the Morman Church. Since 2006 this website has posted 1.2 million documents to the public to debunk,verify or publicize them. Lawsuits are probable.
    Rome, Italy - As the process continues to canonize Pope John Paul II, Polish Bishops are leading an initiative to return his heart to Poland. Vatican officials want to move his body to St. Peter's Basilica to be enshrined in a glass casket when he is beatified, the step before canonisation. His tomb is visited by thousands daily.
    Tongren, China - Now that the Olympic Games are over, Tibetan people, especially monks, are fearful that the violence will rise anew.  During the games, an uneasy peace prevailed in provinces where the Tibetans live.
     Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand, though predominantly Buddhist, is reviving the ceremonial worship of Mae Phosop, the Goddess of Rice, in honor of Queen Sirikit, and to boost the morale of the rice farmers in this country.  Thailand is the world's largest rice exporter since the 1960's.
     Berlin, Germany - The beginning books of the oldest complete New Testament, 350 CE, are now available online at www.codex-sinaiticus.net and will be complete by July of 2009.