Sacred Traditions And Rituals a call to connection
Since 1997, Sacred Traditions And Rituals has been gathering as an inclusive worshipping community. As a ministry of community, S.T.A.R. reaches out by calling to connection all who seek the Holy and the Sacred through the wisdom of other faith traditions while celebrating their own faith and spirituality.
Led by an ordained member of the clergy, members are encouraged to participate in the leadership of rituals influenced by Creation Spirituality — including music, art, dance, drama, prayerful contemplation, poetry, and prose.
As a caring and compassionate community, S.T.A.R. participates in service and mission efforts and addresses environmental concerns — in the local and broader community. A large share of each month’s offering is designated for outreach, particularly the Sack-Gift-Collection, items given for special community projects.
Hosted by Central United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Sacred Traditions And Rituals welcomes everyone, regardless of faith background, spiritual preference, or involvement in another denomination.
Led by an ordained member of the clergy, members are encouraged to participate in the leadership of rituals influenced by Creation Spirituality — including music, art, dance, drama, prayerful contemplation, poetry, and prose.
As a caring and compassionate community, S.T.A.R. participates in service and mission efforts and addresses environmental concerns — in the local and broader community. A large share of each month’s offering is designated for outreach, particularly the Sack-Gift-Collection, items given for special community projects.
Hosted by Central United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Sacred Traditions And Rituals welcomes everyone, regardless of faith background, spiritual preference, or involvement in another denomination.
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Sacred Traditions And Rituals
a call to connection for celebrating creation
Please Join Us on Sunday
Evening, January 13
6:00 o'clock
The Loving Kindness Cure:
A Service Devoted to the Prescription for Happiness
Our first service for this New Year will invited us to consider the Happiness Prayer--a prayer of ancient Jewish wisdom which translates for us the best way to live today.
This prayer, written two-thousand years ago, consists of ten short verses, exposes a path that can offer a sense of meaning and purpose to our lives, and gives us a clearer picture of ourselves. When we are presented with a more abundant understanding of finding happiness, we can begin to see it as a choice, available to all, rather than a destination. We come to understand that happiness is the path itself that we negotiate, a thing to achieve not to acquire. Indeed, happiness becomes a way of life!
Meditation
Tranquility with Tea Service
January 27
Quigong (pronounced chee-gung) is an ancient Chinese form of meditation, and healing exercise to cultivate and balance life energy. During our service, we will hear from Quigong Master, Simon Cairn. Simon is originally from Ireland and is an acupuncturist based in Greer, SC.
In the Fellowship Hall * Central United Methodist Church * 233 North Church Street * Spartanburg * SC
** Tranquility With Tea—A service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls … joining together in prayerful meditation and reflection centering on a symbol, idea, reflection or need. These services will incorporate contemplative prayers and silence; music and chants as well as portions from the Zen Buddhist Tea Ceremony.
S.T.A.R. has a Facebook page that can help involve you in this ministry!