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Sunday, December 27, 2015

December 27: What Would Jesus Want us to Understand?

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Have you ever wondered what Jesus really wanted to convey to us? Really, what would be the most important thing to understand? Would it be about religion? Would it be about heaven and hell? Would it be dogma and doctrine? Would it be about all the things Christians squabble about?

Looking at some of the consistent teachings of Jesus through the language he spoke can give us insight to these questions.

What Would Jesus Want us to Understand?

Sunday, December 20, 2015

December 20: Understanding the Words, Makes all the Difference

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Heaven, The Only Begotten Son, Satan, The Visitation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary, The Virgin Birth, The Name of Jesus all give us stories with a context of the western language and culture. Come hear the stories from the Aramaic language and from a perspective of the eastern culture.

Understanding the Words, Makes all the Difference

Sunday, December 13, 2015

December 13: The Personal Journey

Just as Jesus had a journey on this earth that led him to his destiny, so do each of us. Shelley Lackner & Kathy Horton will be sharing their personal spiritual journey with us. Different paths, One Creator.

Sharing the Spiritual Journey
 Shelley Lackner
 Kathy Horton

Meditation

Sunday, December 6, 2015

December 6: The Culture, Customs and Religion of Jesus

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Imagine you were born in The Near East at the time of Jesus. What would life be like? What would Jesus be like? What was the temperament and ways of expression that you would experience? Would you have understood Jesus’s message? Join us for a trip back in time to meet the Jewish Jesus.

The Culture, Customs and Religion of Jesus

Sunday, November 29, 2015

November 29: You Are Here for a Reason

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

You are here for a reason. If you think you are not, I would just say that perhaps you just forgot. These are lines from a lovely children’s book titled, You are Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman. Join us for a reminder.

You Are Here for a Reason
Meditative Flute

Sunday, November 22, 2015

November 22: The Native American Blessing for Thanksgiving

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Last November Spirit Space celebrated Thanksgiving by bringing the Thanksgiving address from the Iroquois Confederacy to the Six Indian Nations. This will be the second anniversary, making it a tradition at Spirit Space to share this message. Please join us for the interactive prayer for peace.

The Native American Blessing for Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 15, 2015

November 15: Four Wisdoms From the History of the Planet

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

As an interfaith church we seek to understand and glean wisdom from many sources. According to Thomas Berry, author of Dream of the Earth and The Great Work, “The human community is experiencing a rather difficult situation in its relationship with the natural world.” I might add, and with each other. He suggests we would do well to reflect on the fourfold wisdoms to guide us into the future. Come hear what the fourfold wisdoms are.

Four Wisdoms From the History of the Planet

Sunday, November 8, 2015

November 8: Who Are the Happiest People

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Certainly people who are considered happy must have some wisdom to impart. Part of being happy is attitude of gratitude. Yet, what else makes one happy? What does it take to live in a state of happiness?

Who Are the Happiest People

Sunday, November 1, 2015

November 1: Be Prepared

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

November starts the holiday season of Thanksgiving, changing our decorations, “get togethers” with family and friends. We begin planning and preparing. In this Reasoning, Pastor Sherry will be sharing thoughts on being spiritually prepared.

Be Prepared

October 25: Sharing the Spiritual Journey

Maggie Conklin and Jack Vanden Berg will be sharing their spiritual journey with us. Have you ever wondered about how someone found their spiritual path? What events that may have brought them to a spiritual awareness? Come hear of two Spirit Space family members share their journey.

Sharing the Spiritual Journey

Sunday, October 18, 2015

October 18: Revisiting the Five Agreements

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Most of us are familiar with the work of Don Miquel Ruiz and the Toltec tradition of authentic living. We could all benefit by revisiting these Five Agreements. We will look more closely into each one of them as a way of eliminating much of the suffering of our mind.

Revisiting the Five Agreements
Flute

Sunday, October 11, 2015

October 11: The Four Seasons of Grief

Reasoning by Singing Man

This twenty minute presentation will explain the Four Seasons of Grief from a ceremonial Man’s perspective and explain why it is important and necessary for the two legged to grieve. After the presentation for those wanting to participate, Singing Man will gift a personal spiritual blessing ceremony in the Native American Tradition.

Singing Man is a full blood, Native American Traditional Elder from the Southern Plains of Oklahoma. He has been a Ceremonial Man for his People since 1984 when he started his own spiritual journey. Singing Man is a proud combat veteran from the Vietnam War. He served two tours in a combat zone and was inducted into the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society (TON-KON­GAH), the Kiowa/Apache Blackfeet Warrior Society, the Star Hawk Warrior Society, and serves as the Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Vietnam Veterans Intertribal Association Honor/Color Guard.

The Four Seasons of Grief

Sunday, October 4, 2015

October 4: From My Heart

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

What does it mean to come from your heart, or to live from your heart? The Reasoning will lead us on a journey into the heart where we will look at many of the elements of Heart-Led Living.

From My Heart

Sunday, September 27, 2015

September 27: The Architecture of the Soul

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Having a soul could be the most useful thing in your life. Useful? We know our soul is our link to God, but is it useful? Deepak Chopra said that the soul’s many functions are not being used because it has not been successfully defined. I will be sharing some of the usefulness of our soul. Could it be that if we understand the gifts of the soul, that we will be more in tune with our soul?

The Architecture of the Soul

Sunday, September 20, 2015

September 20: The Architecture of Fear

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Fear is lurking at every corner. It is in the news, movies, books, novels of war and horror stories of all kinds are best sellers. We are being bombarded and bullied with fear tactics. Our brains were designed to help us handle REAL fear, not sensationalized false fears. We have become a society of overly anxious, depressed, frightened out of our mind people. What is the answer to not succumbing to fear tactics? Really what is the answer to living peacefully and calmly? Join us on Sunday for answers.

The Architecture of Fear

Sunday, September 13, 2015

September 13: The Architecture of Health

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

The state of health you are in was designed by you. Since we are the architects, we can change our design at any time. We now know even our DNA can be changed.  I will be sharing teachings from Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and Dr. Daniel Amen regarding how to design and create an ageless body.

The Architecture of Health

Sunday, September 6, 2015

September 6: The Architecture of Abundance

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

We live in a society that has perpetuated a design of scarcity and lack. The truth is that there really is more than enough, the problem is we can’t see it. There is so much we don’t see that creates a belief system based on lack. We have been designed by society to believe there isn’t enough and if you can’t see it and put it in the bank, then it does not exist. Join me as I share the design that creates abundance.

The Architecture of Abundance

Sunday, August 30, 2015

August 30: Wisdom from the Beatles

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Wisdom and truth can come from the simple, the children, nature, and music. Many of us lived in the era of the Vietnam War, the peace movement and the Beatles. Make love not war was the peace cry to end the battle cries. For decades the Beatles music has taught us the wisdom of the ages.

Wisdom from the Beatles

Sunday, August 23, 2015

August 23: Wisdom of the Labyrinth

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

The labyrinth is a unicursal creation, its single pathway leads the journeyer into the center and out. The walk to the center with all its twists and turns is a journey into the sacred place of our center. Walking the labyrinth is to dance a waltz in which your own heart is in unison with the Devine.

Wisdom of the Labyrinth 
   - Part A
   - Part B

Sunday, August 16, 2015

August 16: Wisdom of The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

C.S. Lewis, the author of The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity as well as numerous other literary works writes a dream in which he boards an omnibus that takes him to possibilities of heaven and hell.

Wisdom of The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

Sunday, August 9, 2015

August 9: Life is a Bowl of Cherries

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Do you remember that saying, “Life is a Bowl of Cherries”? This is cherry season and as I bit into a juicy cherry, my mind wandered to that saying. Come let the wisdom of the cherries teach you about your journey called Life.

Life is a Bowl of Cherries

Sunday, August 2, 2015

August 2: A Spirituality Named Compassion

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Wisdom form Dominican priest, Matt Fox, on how to put Humpty Dumpty and ourselves back together again. It can only be accomplished through the spirituality of compassion. Compassion is not a religion, but a way of life. It is the way to healing and wholeness. Jesus taught compassion, Buddha taught compassion. You may call God love; you may call God good, but the best name for God is Compassion.

A Spirituality Named Compassion

Sunday, July 26, 2015

July 26: MATCH IT!

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Did you know that what we give whether it is our time, our thoughts, our finances, if it is for higher good is matched by the universe? This is the last Sunday of our Match It Program. This seems to be a perfect time to dive a little deeper in the principles of matching as it relates to our own personal prosperity.

MATCH IT!

July 19: Sacred Readings with Meditation Music

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

FAITH is the topic. Join us for a contemplative time of reflection and meditation on Faith. Different members will read from their selections and compositions on Faith. Meditation music will honor the subject and stimulate the senses.

Sacred Readings with Meditation Music

Sunday, July 12, 2015

July 12: Just How Buddist, Hindu, Christian Are You?

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

We at Spirit Space consider ourselves to be interfaith through the foundation of Interspirituality. The prefix Inter means among, between, within. Come find out just how connected you are to Buddhism and Hinduism. Why is this important? That is a good question. Come join us to find the answer.

Just How Buddist, Hindu, Christian Are You?

Which faith tenants resonate with you?
Interfaith Questionnaire 1
Interfaith Questionnaire 2
Interfaith Questionnaire 3

Sunday, July 5, 2015

July 5: Independence and Freedom

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Everyday can be Personal Independence Day for us. We must “emancipate ourselves from mental slavery.” Freedom is the crown of spirituality as well as the most basic and essential human right. What exactly is freedom? Does it mean we get to do whatever we want? Join us to explore the depth of Freedom.

Independence and Freedom

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

June 28: Life Really Loves You

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Albert Einstein said the most important question anyone must ask and answer is, “Is the world friendly?” Another way to say this is, “Does life love you?” Louise Hay and Robert Holden have written a new book titled Life Loves You. Pastor Sherry will be breaking down the seven spiritual practices that can answer that question and heal your life.

Life Really Loves You

Sunday, June 21, 2015

June 21: Living Life in 3D

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

What would your life look like if you lived a three dimensional, technicolored spiritual life? Come check in and see if you have your 3D glasses on.

Living Life in 3D

Sunday, June 14, 2015

June 14: Silence Please

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

What if the gift and power that silence can bring does not really require hours of silent meditation? Thich Nhat Hahn has a new book called Silence, The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise. Join us for a short trip into the calm within as our guide Thich Nhat Hahn leads us to hear the call of peace.

Silence Please

Sunday, June 7, 2015

June 7: Welcome Home-It is Welcoming Day for Your Soul

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Today is a homecoming celebration for your soul. Join us for a time of reconnecting to your soul, a time for preparing our souls for the deepest kind of love, preparing our minds and hearts for our soul’s journey.

Welcome Home-It is Welcoming Day for Your Soul

All Is Well
written by: Jodi Cuchetto-Stout
performed by: The 357 Sisters

Sunday, May 31, 2015

May 31 The Coming Age of Interspirituality
Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Just what is Interspirituality? Are we interfaith or interspiritual as a church? Is this the new faith of the third millennium?

Divshare:
The Coming Age of Interspirituality

Soundcloud:
The Coming Age of Interspirituality

Sunday, May 17, 2015

May 17 Part I - In a Closer Connection with the Aramaic Jesus

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

We will look at the hidden years of Jesus. You won’t want to miss this series.

Part I - In a Closer Connection with the Aramaic Jesus


Sunday, May 10, 2015

May 10: Happy Mother's Day to the Mothers Within

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

There is a Divine Mother within us all. Equality and Respect of this Divine Mother will change our planet. Join us for honoring the Divine Feminine.

Happy Mother's Day to the Mothers Within

Friday, May 8, 2015

May 3: Part II - Communicating With God

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

We will look at prayers of supplication and prayers of praise and gratitude. We are told to ASK, believe, Receive. We are also believers that God wants to grant us the desires of our hearts and to be Thankful in all things. Come join us for a morning of Praise and understanding of supplication.

Part II - Communicating With God


April 26: A Message of Divine Communication

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Did you know that every prayer you have prayed was answered? It may have not felt like that because you did not release the reins. When we don’t let go of the outcome and how we think it should look, it causes our estimated time of arrival to our destination to be later than we planned. The Serenity Prayer instructs us on how to know when it is time to let go of the reins. 

This Reasoning will look at the different ways to have a dialogue with Spirit, affirmative praying, directional praying, gratitude praying, meditative praying, healing and intentional praying.

A Message of Divine Communication



Sunday, April 19, 2015

April 19: God's Message to the World, "You Have Me All Wrong"

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Is it possible that there is something we don’t fully understand about God, the understanding of which could change EVERYTHING? Is it possible that we have been wrong about almost everything regarding our Creator’s intentions? We as a species have been able to dismantle many of our belief systems when it comes to, Science, Medicine and Technology, allowing for significant advancements. Yet we have not been able to do that with old belief systems around, Who is God? And What is God’s Intention? This could be what is getting in the way of our own spiritual advancement as well as the advancement of the planet.

God's Message to the World, "You Have Me All Wrong"

Sunday, April 12, 2015

April 12: Sacred Unity Day of Prayers

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Spirit Space sends the message of the interconnectedness that is found in the golden threads of truth through interfaith prayers, poems and readings. This is supported by meditation and music. The combination of music, meditation and prayer helps us attain a deeper level of our faith and our ONENESS.

Sacred Unity Day of Prayers

Sunday, April 5, 2015

April 5: Easter at Spirit Space

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Spirit Space Easter means something different for everyone, literally EVERYONE, whether you are a card carrying believer or you believe the jury is still out on this one. Pastor Sherry has a message for EVERYONE about the Easter story.
Join us to celebrate the message for all of humanity. We will share a metaphysical communion uniting us all and sending us out to enjoy the lamb shaped cakes, brightly colored eggs, baskets of goodies and dinners with family and friends.

Easter at Spirit Space

Sunday, March 29, 2015

March 29: Palm Sunday at Spirit Space

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Spirit Space celebrates the tradition of PALM Sunday by giving out ROCKS. One of the most important aspects of the story of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem has more to do with stones and the earth than it does with palm leaves.

Palm Sunday at Spirit Space

Saturday, March 28, 2015

March 22: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

We often hear this phrase as March comes around. It comes from folklore. Most of our ideologies are derived from myths, stories and metaphors. We all have a lion and a lamb within us. Join us for a journey into the Lion’s Den and the Shepherd’s Safety.

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

March 15: The Mystical Heart

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Brother Wayne Teasdale in his ground breaking book, The Mystic Heart introduces us to Entering the Age of Interspirituality. This is a time for an AWAKENING to our INTERDEPENCE and connectedness. Our very existence depends on our ability to embrace the concepts of this wisdom. Spirit Space is dedicated to teachings of the Mystic heart.

The Mystical Heart

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

March 8: Let There Be Light

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel
 
Daylight Savings Time begins. We all look so forward to bringing more light into our lives. What a wonderful metaphor for our spiritual experience.  “For with you is the source of life; by your light may we see light.” Psalms 36:10
 
Let There Be Light

Sunday, March 1, 2015

March 1: Visionary Leadership

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Spirit Space was created because a group of visionaries saw a need, felt a calling and wanted to share it with others. Pastor Sherry will be sharing the current board and staff visions for Spirit Space 2015. We also will be looking at the qualities of visionary leadership. Everyone is in a leadership position. The question is, have you stepped into it?

Visionary Leadership

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Febuary 22: Transcending the Ego

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Some have thought the Ego must be completely annihilated, destroyed. We absolutely do not want that to happen because we would not exist since the ego is Self. We want to transcend, rise above it. Also to turn it into our servant, not us serving it.

Transcending the Ego

Sunday, February 8, 2015

February 8: Taming the Monkey Mind

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Buddha described the human mind as being filled with drunken monkeys. We all have monkey minds. Ego and Monkey Mind are good ways to describe the part of us that is filled with fear. Come learn how to tame your monkeys.

Taming the Monkey Mind

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Febuary 1: Let Go of My Ego or Is It Eggo?

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

The first in the series on the ego will explain the concept from the psychological, the biological and the ontological. To let go of something, you must first know it is there and you must how it works. NAME IT, CLAIM IT, TAME IT. When you find out who you are NOT, you can discover who you are.

Let Go of My Ego or Is It Eggo?

Sunday, January 25, 2015

January 25: What is of Me and What is of God?

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

Often in prayer and meditation I ask myself when an Aha moment seems to come. Is this your will or mine? Have you ever wondered that same thing in your personal life? This is all a part of the journey of Self-Mastery. Join us for the last Reasoning in the Self-Mastery series.

What is of Me and What is of God?

Sunday, January 18, 2015

January 18: I Am Clear Who Stands Here – A Tribute to Dr. MLK

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel


There is a story about an event in Dr. King’s life that is so poignant that you must come to hear the story. It could change your understanding of yourself and others. The message and the music that was written to document the event will move you mightily.


I Am Clear Who Stands Here – A Tribute to Dr. MLK


Song gratefully shared from:
Ester Nicholson 'I Believe This Belongs To You'

Sunday, January 11, 2015

January 11: Spiritual Self-Mastery

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel

What is Self-Mastery? It is a term used much as we travel our spiritual path. Some believe it is the aligning of body, mind and spirit. It is an important element if we are to achieve a high level of enlightenment or Christ Consciousness.

Spiritual Self-Mastery

Sunday, January 4, 2015

January 4 Unchain Your Elephant

Reasoning by Pastor Sherry Petro-Surdel


This is a New Year filled with dreams and goals, yet it can be really difficult to reach our destination while dragging a 6000 pound elephant around. Set the elephant free.


Unchain Your Elephant