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.
For S.T.A.R.'s website go to:
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.
For S.T.A.R.'s website go to:
Sacred Traditions and Rituals
Fellowship Hall *Central United Methodist Church * 233 North Church Street
Spartanburg * South Carolina * 29306
Spartanburg * South Carolina * 29306
Sacred Traditions And Rituals
Tranquility with Tea Service
a service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls
Reflection: Mindfulness
Sunday, July 25th, 6:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Since Mindfulness has to do with being AWARE of the moment . . . being in the MOMENT - we must remind ourselves that being present does not only apply to good times or pleasant times. We face moments of sadness, anger, and distress as well. And, if we are being fully mindful, then we must be present to those moments, too.
These are inescapable emotions . . . we lose things, we do not get what we want, we realize that friends, family and, we, ourselves are flawed as humans. As part of our service, we will be aware of such feelings, as we consider . . . Can we still practice mindfulness when life presents such moments? Do we try to avoid being 'mindful,' when life presents these less than stellar realizations? What might we learn from this awareness of the moment?
Our Prayerful Meditation and Contemplation will be created and shared by Carol McCulloch. She enjoys spending time in her garden, with her rescued Labradoodles, is an active member of numerous organizations in Spartanburg and serves on the S.T.A.R. Planning Council.
A portion of the offering collected has been designated for The Mental Health Association in Spartanburg -
honoring Carol for sharing her creative energy as part of the service.
Tranquility with Tea Service
a service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls
Reflection: Mindfulness
Sunday, July 25th, 6:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Since Mindfulness has to do with being AWARE of the moment . . . being in the MOMENT - we must remind ourselves that being present does not only apply to good times or pleasant times. We face moments of sadness, anger, and distress as well. And, if we are being fully mindful, then we must be present to those moments, too.
These are inescapable emotions . . . we lose things, we do not get what we want, we realize that friends, family and, we, ourselves are flawed as humans. As part of our service, we will be aware of such feelings, as we consider . . . Can we still practice mindfulness when life presents such moments? Do we try to avoid being 'mindful,' when life presents these less than stellar realizations? What might we learn from this awareness of the moment?
Our Prayerful Meditation and Contemplation will be created and shared by Carol McCulloch. She enjoys spending time in her garden, with her rescued Labradoodles, is an active member of numerous organizations in Spartanburg and serves on the S.T.A.R. Planning Council.
A portion of the offering collected has been designated for The Mental Health Association in Spartanburg -
honoring Carol for sharing her creative energy as part of the service.
You may attend any of these services service using Zoom.
To do so, use the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting a few minutes before it begins
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86478860640?pwd=SWtxK25jejZzTnZ6QklNL1VQSEg4dz09
Meeting ID: 864 7886 0640
Passcode: 079828
To do so, use the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting a few minutes before it begins
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86478860640?pwd=SWtxK25jejZzTnZ6QklNL1VQSEg4dz09
Meeting ID: 864 7886 0640
Passcode: 079828
S.T.A.R. has a Facebook page that can help involve you in this ministry!