The COSA Newsletter
 
UPDATES
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A
Message from the President of
Spiritual
Awakening Spiritualist Center
Dear
Members and Friends,
As we approach this Independence Day, we are reminded of the
blessings of freedom and the responsibility it carries. July
4th marks the 250th anniversary of America’s birth — a day when
we give thanks for the courage, vision, and sacrifice that shaped
our nation. Yet, as Spiritualists, our hearts are called to
look beyond borders.
True
freedom is not only the liberty of a nation, but the liberation
of the human spirit through God’s love. This year, I invite
us to pray not only for our country, but for the entire world
— that peace may take root where there is conflict, that justice
may flourish where there is oppression, and that hope may rise
where there is despair.
May
the fireworks in our skies be a symbol of light breaking through
darkness everywhere, and may the joy of this day be shared by
all people, in every land. Let us live as ambassadors of reconciliation,
so that one day, July 4th will not only be America’s celebration,
but a global testimony to the power of unity, compassion, and
divine grace.
Wishing you love and peace.
Happy
Independence Day!.
Michael
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WHAT'S
AROUND THE CORNER?
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NO
Sunday Service
JULY
5th
Happy Independance Day Weekend!
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Medium
Tanya
Soper
From
Canada
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Guest Medium
Rev.
Malcolm Speirs
From
Canada
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Discussion Group Q &
A Spiritual Topics
ALL WELCOME!
Saturday, July 25th
from 10:30am to 12:00pm
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July
5th
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July
12th
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July
19th
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July
25th
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July
26th
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Other
Events and Services:
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Date
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Events
and Services for JULY 2026
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Sunday
5th CLOSED
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NO
Sunday Service JULY
5th
Happy Independence Day Weekend!
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Tuesday
7th
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TUESDAY
CIRCLE July 7th: Healing, Meditation, Mediumship
A
small love donation of $5.00 would be appreciated. Thank
you
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Sunday
12th
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10:30am:
Lecture
& Spirit Messages with
Medium
Tanya
Soper
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Tuesday
14th
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TUESDAY
CIRCLE July 14th: Healing, Meditation, Mediumship
A
small love donation of $5.00 would be appreciated. Thank
you
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Sunday
19th
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10:30am:
Lecture
& Spirit Messages with
Medium
Rev.
Malcolm Speirs from Canada
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Tuesday
21st
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TUESDAY
CIRCLE July 21st: Healing, Meditation, Mediumship
A
small love donation of $5.00 would be appreciated. Thank
you
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Saturday
25th
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Discussion
Group Q & A Spiritual Topics
Saturday, July 25th, from 10:30am to 12:00pm ALL
WELCOME!
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Sunday
26th
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10:30am:
Lecture
& Spirit Messages with
Medium
TBA
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Tuesday
28th
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TUESDAY
CIRCLE July 28th: Healing, Meditation, Mediumship
A
small love donation of $5.00 would be appreciated. Thank
you
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PLEASE
CHECK THE SPIRITUAL AWAKENING CENTER WEBSITE FOR UPDATES OR
CHANGES TO OUR SCHEDULE.
For
more information on any of these events please visit our website
at:
http://www.churchofspiritualawakening.com
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Events
and Workshops for
July
2026
About
our Q&A Discussion Group on July 25th
We
are gathering (Zoom Only) for a special Q&A discussion group focused
on spiritual and spiritualist-related subjects. This is an opportunity
to explore questions, share insights, and engage in thoughtful
conversation with others who are interested in these topics.
When:
Saturday,
July 25th, 2026
Time:
10:30
AM – 12:00 PM
All
are welcome —
whether you are new or have been part of our community for a while.
This
session will be open to anyone who wishes to participate, and
we encourage respectful, open dialogue. The discussion will be
guided to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees.
If you are interested in joining this event and are not on our
e-mailing list, please let us know in advance so we can send you
the zoom link.
We
look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this meaningful
exchange.
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FRIENDS
OLD AND NEW
Sadly,
one of our oldest and dearest church members past to spirit
recently.
Chris
Huftill was known to many of us as a regular attendee who loved
and supported her church for many years. Chris also served on
the church board as secretary (2002) & (2011-2013).
We
all send our condolences to her family and friends, as we remember
Chris with love and affection.
Christine
Huftill - You Are In Light __________________________________________________________________
Happy
Birthday Wishes to Members:
William
Bouch on the 9th. Harry
Bouch on the 14th.
A
Very Happy July Birthday to you!
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If
you feel that you would like to become a member of our Spiritual
Awakening Family and have been a
regular for a while. Please click on the Membership link below
for more information. Thank You!
Membership
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GUIDED
MEDITATION
INSPIRATIONAL
QUOTES
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“Be
the change that you wish to see in the world.”
-
Mahatma Gandhi
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
-
Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings
and Speeches
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were
to live forever.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
-
Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“Without
music, life would be a mistake.”
-
Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to
be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
-
Marilyn Monroe
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing
is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
-
Albert Einstein
“We
are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
-
Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan
“Fairy
tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons
exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
-
Neil Gaiman, Coraline
“Yesterday
is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which
is why we call it the present.”
-
Bill Keane
“I
have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
-
Thomas A. Edison
“The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite
of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith
is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is
not death, it's indifference.”
- Elie Wiesel
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
-
George Eliot
“You
have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can
steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And
you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where
to go...”
-
Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
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SPIRITUALISM
AND SPIRITUALISTS
Different
insights into Spiritualism's Philosophy and Beliefs:
Featured
Article Contributed by Rev. Al Potts.
Here
you are - in your body and in this world. There's no sense in
worrying too much about how you got here since you're already
here. A better approach is to focus on what you should be doing
now that you are here. But where is the instruction manual?
Carl Jung said: "As far as we can discern, the sole purpose
of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness
of mere being." As the saying goes, "There is no manual
for life on this earth plane."
In
the beginning most people are unaware that there is a purpose
to life, having moved from another level of consciousness and
entering into a human body of matter, something alien to the
enquiring soul. This remember is a new awakening to a human
experience for the soul and a learning process is just beginning.
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We are told by those learned ones who have gone before that, choosing
to enter into the human experience and the rigors of that physical
body, we have accepted all that goes with it, as an opportunity to
learn and grow spiritually. The Soul's journey is a long one eventually moving
from one level of consciousness to the next level of progression.
Coming into a world of matter the physical experience will either
offer us great moments of joy, but also the opportunity to avoid
difficulties which can delay the positive actions necessary to
refine the soul on its movement through many more difficult decisions.
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Life
on this beautiful planet was not promised to be good for all occasions,
as we would not learn the lessons here that would take us to greater
levels in the next phase of eternal life. Those who have come
before to offer their great knowledge of eternal life have been
thwarted by the many leaders of the various religions who's set
creeds and dogmas have destroyed the right of mankind to search
for the reality of life. Instead, we have been manacled to the
controlling influence of these marauding masses, and fear has
taken over from the opportunities to progress. In a way, the soul
is at the mercy of these improper teachings, as they allow not
one person to think for themselves and to decide the positive
way through this life for the soul.
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According
to Carl Jung's understanding, the sole purpose of a human experience is
to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being. In
other words, we have an opportunity to be a shining light not
only for our own progression, but to widen the experience of all
those whose lives we touch and give them the chance to delve into
the reality of why they are here.
Life in this world, whose darkness is being precipitated by ruthless
men, whose only ambition in their misguided minds is to control
our minds through lies, but most definitely by making many believe that
they are God sent. Let us change the dower conditions of this
beautiful planet, created by that power, which is beyond our
comprehension, but that we know as our God, the word coming originally
from the word good, and turning this world into a brighter and
more spiritual experience for the children who are coming after
us.
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We
need to diffuse the light of negativity and learn to understand that
wars and disagreements are backward steps to the development of
all that exists in this wonderful planet and create the reality
of all life into a friendly existence for all learning souls in
this life., The progression of our soul will take us into each
stage of our eternal life with a willing heart.
Rev. Al Potts.
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FOOD
FOR THOUGHT
Master
your words and you begin to master how people perceive your
character.
When
someone says thank you, most people reply with your welcome.
It sounds polite, but without realizing it, you may be minimizing
your own effort. Words may seem small, but the way you speak
shades how others perceive you. The Stoics believe that a disciplined
mind is reflected in disciplined speech. Today you'll learn
8 responses that strengthen your presence and confidence.
1st,
When someone says thank you, don't simply say you're
welcome. Instead say 'it was my pleasure' or 'you
can always count on me.' This shows that your time and effort
carry value.
2nd,
when you arrive late, don't say sorry I'm late, say 'thank
you for waiting. I appreciate your patience.' You shift
the focus from guilt to gratitude.
3rd,
when someone asks what you want to eat, don't reply with
whatever. Say 'you choose. I trust your taste' because
calm confidence signals leadership.
4th,
when someone asks if you know how to do something, don't
quickly say I don't know, say 'I can learn it quickly'
because capability and willingness matter more than an idiot.
5th,
When you don't know an answer, don't say no idea. Instead
say 'that's interesting. What do you think?' This shows
curiosity rather than ignorance.
6th,
When someone compliments you, don't deflect it or brush
it away. Simply say 'thank you'. That means a lot because
receiving appreciation with confidence. Show self-respect.
7th,
When a guest says there is too much food, don't apologize
for your generosity. Instead, say 'you deserve to enjoy it'
because true generosity doesn't need an apology.
8th,
Certainly, always be mindful of how you speak. Every word you
choose either strengthens your presence or weakens it. The Stoics
believes speech should always be thoughtful and Intentional.
Because the way you speak shapes how the world responds to you.
Master your words and you begin to master how people perceive
your character.
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THE
FUNNY CORNER
MAXINE
SURE HAS A LOT TO SAY ABOUT JULY 4th!
AND
FINALLY
Dear
Friends, I truly hope you’ve enjoyed the articles, stories,
and resources we’ve shared in this edition of the newsletter.
Each piece was chosen with care, with the hope that it would
inform, inspire, and perhaps even spark new ideas or conversations
in your own circles. It’s always a privilege to connect with
you in this way, and I’m grateful for the time you take to read
and reflect on what we share.
As
we approach Independence Day, I wish you a joyful and meaningful
4th of July—one filled with laughter, connection, and moments
that remind us of the values we hold dear. Whether you’re gathering
with loved ones, enjoying the summer sunshine, or simply taking
a quiet moment for yourself, may this holiday bring you peace,
happiness, and a renewed sense of community.
I’m
already looking forward to our next opportunity to connect,
share new ideas, and continue this journey together. Until then,
take care, stay safe, and enjoy every moment this season has
to offer.
Blessings,
Love and Light.
Michael
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