For Sylvia and Drew, who both work on Sundays and are seldom able to attend Circle gatherings, it's a favorite website where they can watch spiritually meaningful videos and listen to meditations together. For Ronnie, who lives in Denver, but frequently visits her elderly parents in San Antonio, it's a valuable way to sustain her spiritual life while she's far from her own home.
But for Adriana, a hard-working single mother of two, whose family attends almost every Sunday, it's a chance to feel both uplifted and relaxed, while her youngsters are being nurtured in the Children's Circle. For Rick and Sherry, it's a place where their widely-differing faiths have a common meeting ground. Lara enjoyed a much-needed weekend of comfort and tranquility at our Spring Retreat in the aftermath of a difficult divorce. Meanwhile, Mark, Jill and Vince are grateful to have a variety of Circle gatherings where they can meet and mingle with other like-minded, single folks in a relaxed, purposeful way. And Maria, living in Columbia, is grateful for the inspirational quotes sent each day that help her remain centered in her busy life.
The names above have been changed, but the people and circumstances are all true. Just like you, these folks are all fed through their connection to the Celebration Circle, whether they attend seldom or frequently, live in San Antonio or far away. And, it's up to individuals like us to support the Circle financially to help insure that it will be there for us in 2016, just as it has been for the past 23 years.
The fact is that we are a non-traditional, non-dogmatic spiritual community with no official membership rolls, and the majority of our supporters attend our gatherings somewhat sporadically. But, at the same time, we are also a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and like any other business, we have fixed expenses and financial obligations that continuously function day in, day out, all year long.
Please help us maintain a solid financial foundation by making a year-end contribution to the Celebration Circle so we can continue to provide opportunities for spiritual connections to happen.
In any case, thank you for your support - past, present and future. Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season! With gratitude and blessings,
Celebration Circle Council of Stewards
Rudi Harst, Spiritual Director
Zet Baer, Executive Director
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