Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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231 Parish Drive • Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-6362

Sunday, May 20th

11:00 AM

Guest Speaker: MeriLynn Blum

FOUR LOCKS AND FOUR KEYS

 

Yoga instructor MeriLynn Blum will talk about “Four Locks and Four Keys—the Yoga Sutras” during the May 20 service.

 

“Most of us want peace in our own hearts and in the world,” notes Blum. “Learn how Patanjali's Yoga Sutras – specifically, the Sutra dealing with what Swami Satchidananda referred to as the ‘four locks and four keys’ -- can help the mind retain its peace and serenity in any situation.  Satchidananda stated ‘Whether you are interested in reaching samadhi (enlightenment) or plan to ignore yoga entirely, I would advise you to remember at least this one Sutra.’ These simple and sweet teachings provide clear and practical guidelines for how to deal with anyone you meet in any circumstance.”

 

Blum holds an MAT in teaching from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MA in Psychology from Seton Hall University. She became a Certified Kripau Yoga Teacher in 1995 and later a Certified YogaRhythmics/DansKinetics Teacher. She has taught English and Dramatics at the high school level, pursued a career in advertising and worked as a therapist at Seton Hall, at Drew University and in private practice.  For almost 15 years, she has taught yoga classes and chakra-inspired movement classes, for both workshops and private students. She remains a continuing student of yoga, benefiting from the wisdom of numerous teachers, healers and traditions. Her Web site is www.peacefulyoga.com.


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Children's RE Program Offered at 11:00 AM

  
    

 
Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, along with other member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, aims to foster liberal religious attitudes and behavior. It supports the inherent worth of every person and the dignity of all humans everywhere; individual freedom of belief; the search for truth, and the democratic process in all human relations. LUUF has operated at its present Wayne location for more than 40 years.


Unitarian Universalism is a liberal tradition in which congregants are encouraged to find the commonality and truth in many religious teachings while fostering strong roots in community and service.  

Our shared practices in this tradition include the lighting of the chalice, the observance of the
7 Principles and a connection to the 5 Smooth Stones of Liberalism


Rev. Ann Benedetto

Sunday Services:
Provided by our minister, guest speakers and lay-led clergy.

From September through June, services begin at 11 and are followed by Coffee Hour.   Childcare services provided on-site.

Throughout the summer, provocative-yet-breezy porch discussions are held at 10am on Sundays. Come pull up a rocking chair to enjoy the casual conversation and friendly fellowship. 

We are a
Peace-Action Congregation.

LUUF RATIFIES KEY STATEMENTS TO CONVEY THE CONGREGATION'S IDENTITY AND GOALS

At the June 12th Annual Membership General Meeting, LUUF members unanimously passed resolutions to adopt these defining declarations about our Fellowship:


MISSION STATEMENT

LUUF’s mission is to seek and share the light of truth through the warmth of love in community as we work in behalf of our commitment to peace.

We accomplish our mission by

* Building a UU community that empowers our fellowship creating lay-led clergy

* Promoting, embracing, nurturing our UU principles and traditions in our relationships with one another, our communities and the world at large

* Welcoming and honoring diversity, and

* Promoting peace and social justice at home and abroad by serving with compassion and commitment


VISION STATEMENT

LUUF’s vision is to build a spiritual community devoted to peace, social justice, the environment and philanthropy guided by our UU principles and traditions. LUUF will strive to provide spiritual guidance and growth for all generations and welcome and honor diversity. We work toward becoming a conscientious community with a progressive voice.


COVENANT

We will:

* Speak the truth with love and kindness

* Listen deeply without interruption

* Trust in good faith and intention, and speak well of one another

* Take responsibility to create a community of encouragement,  compassion and hospitality

* Respect differences in belief, age, race, gender, sexual orientation  and personality

* Support the congregation, its activities, and the care-taking of the  Fellowship with our time, talent and treasure

* Make decisions democratically

* Include spiritual practices in all Fellowship meetings



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