Divine Sunday Service
There is know sunday service this month
Purification Ceremony begins at 11 am - 12 pm Sunday Service begins at 12 am - 2 pm Service led by Rev Dinah Pemberton
Sushumna Chapel offers a unique online Sunday Service, led by Reverend Dinah Pemberton. Where she shares the profound message of God's unconditional love for all humanity through the rich teachings found in Christianity, Hinduism, and Creative Consciousness. This meaningful expression of ministry aims to unite diverse beliefs, and perspectives and encourage understanding and connection.
The Divine Sunday Service aims to inspire like minded souls to join our community so that we can develop a longing to learn how to truly know God from our hearts and integrate these profound insights into our daily lives.
Throughout the service, you would be encouraged to meditate, pray, chant, sing, reflect, draw, write poetry, share, and apply the wisdom of Swami Kriyananda’s and Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings to enhance our spiritual practice.
The Divine Sunday will be recorded once a month, providing us with an opportunity to engage with the insights in a meaningful way to develop our community and connection with each other. For the creative part of the Service, please bring: paper, crayons, a pen, or a pencil. Joining this activity is optional, and you can choose not to participate if you want.
To read more about our Divine Sunday Service and our Divine flow, please see the additional information provided below.
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The service will explore the profound Life Guidance and Spiritual Insights from the teachings of Swami Kriyananda, with a focus on his significant teachings, The Beatitudes: Their Inner Meaning and The Rays of One Light: Weekly Commentaries on the Bible and The Bhagavad Gita.
In The Beatitudes: Their Inner Meaning, Swami Kriyananda helps and guides us to find the true essence of the Beatitudes, which will lead us towards deeper meaning, understanding, and compassion. Each Beatitude serves as a pathway to personal and spiritual transformation. The teachings emphasise humility, mercy, purity of heart, and the importance of seeking peace.
The Beatitudes offer an “inner” teaching that is specifically meant for those who are truly longing to know Jesus and God on a much deeper spiritual level. These enlightening teachings is not for everyone; but for the few who seek a more intimate and personal understanding with the divine.
By interpreting and affirming the Beatitudes through a spiritual lens, Swami Kriyananda encourages us to cultivate the inner qualities of the Beatitudes to lead us to true happiness, peace and fulfilment.
In union with The Beatitudes, we will also be exploring the sacred texts that bridge Eastern and Western philosophies illuminating the universal truths that connect them from Swami Kriyananda’s book The Rays of One Light: Weekly Commentaries on the Bible and The Bhagavad Gita.
In his book, Swami Kriyananda provides us with commentaries from the Bible, Bhagavad Gita and the Autobiography of A Yogi, that help us to reflect on the teachings that he learned from his Guru Paramhansa Yogananda, the nature of who God is, the significance of devotion, meditation, and the importance of living a spiritual life. The insights drawn from these sacred texts provide a holistic approach and act as a guide for us to navigate life's challenges while developing a connection to the divine.
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Purification and Blessings Ceremony Begins at 11 am to 12 pm.
Offering ourselves for purification, followed by a silent meditation until the Divine Sunday Service starts at 11 AM
Divine Sunday service Begins at 12 pm to 2 pm.
Welcome
A warm welcome to all, followed by prayers and music.Invocation, Reading and Affirmation
Inviting God, Guru, and our Higher Self to be with us, along with inspiring readings and affirmations that unite our hearts and minds.Minister’s Offering and Music
A reading from rich teachings found in Christianity and Hinduism, followed by uplifting music.
Reflection, Meditation and Music
Silent reflection on the wisdom that has been shared, accompanied by silent meditation and uplifting, harmonious music.Creativity
A time to receive a gift from the divine creative consciousness to express and share our thoughts and feelings through art and poetry.Offertory Blessings
Your generous donation to Sushumna Chapel helps to support and makes a significant difference in our efforts to serve everyone who needs our support.
Healing Prayers
Healing prayers for the world and for anyone who is in need of prayers and support during these difficult times. Our prayers serve as a source of comfort, bringing light and hope into our lives.Poem
A beautiful poem by Paramhansa Yogananda, "God God God."
Closing
A joyful chant and a prayer to complete the service.Goodbyes and Updates
Closing comments, updates on future events, a time to connect as a community, and warm goodbyes until the next Divine Sunday Service.
As part of the Divine Service, I highly recommend that you purchase both books The Beatitudes: Their Inner Meaning and The Rays of One Light: Weekly Commentaries on the Bible and The Bhagavad Gita as an integral part of the Divine Sunday Service experience. There will also be opportunities for you to take part in reading from these enlightening texts as well.
Both books can be purchased from Crystal Clarity or Amazon.
The Beatitudes: Their Inner Meaning
The version I have is out of print, but you can still purchase a different version from Crystal Clarity and Amazon.
The Rays of One Light: Weekly Commentaries on the Bible and The Bhagavad Gita
This book is also available in a digital format as an ebook, allowing you to easily access it.