Zion News for May 2019

Zion Evangelische United Church of Christ - Evansville, Indiana

4-May Carolyn Patton

8-May Sharon Bernhardt

15-May Eric Schultze

17-May Dalton Lord

22-May Carol Tucker

30-May Maxine Schroeder

UCS Meal Ministry

Zion volunteers will meet at UCS on May 9 at 3 pm to

start meal preparation. Last month for April we served

153 meals We can use extra hands from 4:45 to 5:30

when we serve the meal. Let us know if you would like

to help. You can call the Zion office at 812-425-7029 .

Choir Practice on

Tuesdays at 5 PM

Hand Bell Practice on

Tuesdays at 6 PM.

The Hand Bell Choir

will perform on

May 19.

Easter Chancel Decorations

Welcome to Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Baer

Zion Evangelical UCC’s 18th Pastor. Voted in unanimously on April 28, 2019

Greetings from Pastor Elisabeth

Thank you for the warm welcome to Zion UCC! One of the gifts that shines through at Zion is your hospitality: your embrace of God’s love and extending that to others! I have felt that gift as I’ve been welcomed throughout this time of discernment.

I look forward to working with this creative, talented community while always seeking God’s guidance for the future.

What do I find inspiring?

An outreach with an intentional emphasis on the healing modalities of body, mind and spirit: a claiming of the ancient ministries of the Church. The deep and impressive steadfast history of Zion: 170 years! A partnership among us recognizing that God is leading us onward and weaving us together into a community called Zion: Zion Church and Center. Interesting conversations that are thought-provoking and invitations to further dialogue.

May the month of May hold many Easter blessings for you and your loved ones!

~Pastor Elisabeth

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Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Baer Reception

GIVING AT ZION UCC

Church World Service Thank you for your generous gift to the CWS Blankets program. Your contribution provides hope to neighbors near

and far. May God bless you for your support.

Eden Theological Seminary Dear Friends, On behalf of the students and faculty of Eden Theological Seminary, it is my pleasure to acknowledge

your gift of $207.87 on April 5, 2019 representing first quarter benevolence. Grace and peace,

United Caring Services Dear Friends at Zion Evangelical UCC,

Thank you. Your generosity is helping people who are homeless, hungry and hurting regain their dignity. Your com-

passion is allowing people to rebuild their lives. Thank you for your 4/5/2019 donation in the amount of $207.87.

Richard Ogilvy's Celebration of Life

by Neal Biggers

The basement dining area at Zion was packed to overflowing for the life celebration event in memory of Richard Ogilvy on the last Sunday afternoon in April. Throughout the event we kept pulling more chairs and tables out of storage. It was unlike anything I've experienced before. Richard had discussed plans for his memorial event with people close to him. It was an entire afternoon of engaging in the activities that Richard loved, including Qigong exercises, dancing, singing, eating, readings and sharing stories, lis-tening to a live band and rummaging thru tables full of books, music, artwork and household items from Richard's home that peo-ple could take as part of their remembering him. Among several books I got was a Bible with his name engraved on the front, given to him by First Presbyterian Church here in Evansville where his sister said they attended as children.

Several of our Zion church members had active roles in the celebration. Joann played accordion; Dixie sang a beautiful solo; Vernon, Pat, Kay, Missie and I participated in the singing, dancing, drumming, etc. Pastor Elisabeth and others brought a delicious dish for the meal.

Richard had helped lead the Spirit Share Group at Zion on Wednesday evenings. He attended Sunday morning worship on several occasions, although he regularly attended services elsewhere. He once recited the Lord's Prayer in Aramaic as part of a special ser-vice here. I knew him mainly from going to his Qigong classes at Zion for the past two and a half years, and some private massage sessions in which he “fixed” some rotator cuff problems I had. He taught me how to get life energy from the world around me: from the earth, bodies of water, the sky, the moon, the stars and from other people. These teachings affirm what we read in Gene-sis, that God's creation is good and is all about nourishing and empowering life. For the past year or so I've found myself turning to the practices Richard taught when standing at the beach or at a spectacular overlook in the mountains, or simply observing a sun-set on the Ohio River or a full moon or the “winter oval” of stars from my own back yard. He also taught me in concrete ways about “leaning into the pain” as a necessary part of healing and growing.

Thank you for all you taught us Richard, and for the shared life energy and healing through which you will continue to be with us. And thank you Zion for creating this vibrant community which has brought people like Richard and so many others together in this exciting quest for spiritual growth and healing.

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The Flower Essences

Supporting the Emotional Component of Health & Wellness

Flowers have always been regarded and used as a symbol of beauty. When human beings first evolved upon the planet, they be-

gan to enjoy and draw from the nourishment provided through flowers. Seen in color, inhaled for their variety of scents, and in

many instances used as food, humanity has much to appreciate in connection with the support flowers provide. This article will

focus on the root associated with the development of homeopathic assistance flower essences provide.

“Edward Bach was an English doctor, bacteriologist, homeopath, and spiritual writer, best known for developing the Bach flower

remedies, a form of alternative medicine inspired by classical homeopathic traditions.” Wikipedia online. It was Dr. Edward Bach

who first recognized the potential of the flower essences as they could potentially serve his patients and their negative states

of mind. He noted that fear, anger, hopelessness, etc. depleting his patients vitality and interfered with their ability to resist infec-

tion and other illnesses.

He discerned that illness was a reflection of disharmony between the personality and the Higher Self or Soul. Bach felt that the

subtle vibrational energies of flower essences could assist in bring back that internal harmony by helping to correct the emotional

factors. In order to achieve this work, he moved away from the city and began his search in the English countryside. It is shared

that he became so in tune with the flowers energy that he could understand through experiencing the touch of dew upon his lips

the stats which each of the flowers would address.

He developed 38 flower remedies by placing the flower in a bowl of spring water for several hours in the sunlight. This “charged”

the water with the energetic imprint of the flower’s vibration. Today the work of Dr. Bach is supported throughout the world and

has grown in appreciation in support of healing assistance as the body works to renew and regenerate. Individuals will find Medical

Doctors, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists as well as providers like myself, Dr. of Natural Medicine growing in deeper appreciation for

the roots of the work began by Edward Bach, M.D.

The 7 emotional states observed by Dr. Bach Fear

Aspen, Mimulus, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, Red Chestnut Uncertainty

Cerato, Scleranthus, Gentian, Gorse, Hornbeam, Wild Oat Insufficient interest in the present

Clematis, Honeysuckle, Wild Rose, Olive, White Chestnut, Mustard, Chestnut Bud Loneliness

Water Violet, Impatiens, Heather Over-sensitivity to outside influences and ideas

Agrimony, Centaury, Walnut, Holly Despondency

Larch, Pine, Elm, Sweet Chestnut, Star of Bethlehem, Willow, Oak, Crab Apple Overly concerned with the welfare of others

Chicory, Vervain, Vine, Beech, Rock Water Within the “Holistic” approach of assisting the body to return to homeostasis (the place of internal balance so function is optimal) individuals are encouraged to remain mindful of their interactions with others. It is shared, “nothing in excess” through many sa-cred texts, the flower essences encourage attention to this. Too much doing, too much running, too much giving, too much worry, as well as too much longing for things of the past will only serve to keep one out of the present where one is living and meant to be in celebration of living their life now. Now, when seen in true reality, is the only place where health is created. Namaste`

Kay

ZION CENTER

Mindscapes Art Galley

Open Monday-Thursday 11:30-2:00 pm

Watch for new art at Mindscapes. The artists

have been hard at work over the winter with new

projects to display!!!

Second Tuesday Song Circle

May 14 at 6 PM

Common Ground Community Kitchen

Hours for lunch are:

11:30 am to 2:00 pm Mondays thru Thursdays

Offering to Go Orders — Call 812-204-1182 to order or

Visit the website at:Commongroundkitchen.com

**** New Days of Operation effective May 28****

Common Ground Kitchen will be open Tuesday thru Friday

Kombuchee in the Kitchen

Tuesday & Thursday—12 noon—2 pm

Mychele will be at the Kombucha Counter with her healthy brew made from organic and locally grown

foraged ingredients at a fizzy-sweet pay-what-you-can-price.!

Organic Produce Club & Frontier Co-Op:

Organized by Missie Carrigan, Blythe Anne &

Linda Howard,

Tuesdays 10am to 2pm

Wednesdays—11:30– am to 2:00 pm

Thursdays 11:30am to 2pm

Join Us:

Veggie Pot Luck

At Zion Center

Changing to the First Friday of every month

May 3 at 5:30 pm—6:45 pm

CLASSES & RESOURCES:

Kundalini Yoga:

Mondays - 6 PM led by Bambi Hansen.

Thursdays 6 PM -Bambi, Michael, Mychele or Lynn.

Chair Yoga

Tuesdays—4:30 PM, led by Va Cun

Introduction to Qigong:

Tuesdays - 6 PM led by Richard Ogilvy’s Students

Meditative Walking and Music:

Wednesdays - 12 PM-1 PM, Music by Neal Biggers

Yin Yoga:

Wednesdays - 6 PM led by Bob Tenbarge

Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga

Thursdays - 4:30 PM led by Tami Tenbarge

Yoga for everyBODY

Saturdays - 11:30 am–12:30 pm led by Va Cun

Linda’s Little Bookstore:

Used books on religion, spirituality, health, fiction, etc.

at reduced prices

Kay Hummel DNM, HHP, CR

Provider of adjunct health and wellness services. By

appointment—Contact: 812-483-7195

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Zion Center Practitioners at

USI Leadership Conference

Exciting things happening at Zion Center

Energy Healing Meditation Zion Center-518 Ingle St, Evansville, IN

Saturday May 18th, 2-3:30pm Love Offering is accepted but not required. Event is valued at $20

This 90minute event features two 15-20 minute Meditations and Reiki or

Energy Healing.

I, Bronwyn Pfingston, will be honored to lead you on this ex-perience as I provide you with two 15-20 minute Meditations- the first will be a Guided Meditation to guide your thoughts into the love, power, abundance and truth that they can be and in turn they can attract more love, power, abundance and truth into your life. The Second will be a Music-Only Candle Meditation so you can stare into the flame to help you focus your thoughts. You can certainly lay or sit with your eyes closed, if you prefer. This is to help you know & define the distinction between you & your thoughts & then the external world. While you meditate, I will be sending you Energy and Reiki. We will have journaling & discussion be-tween the two meditations to help bring our group & personal experiences to the fullest they can be and for our best possi-ble lives. Yoga mats, chairs, journals and pens provided, please bring whatever you need to be comfortable during this event. Thank you for allowing me to walk beside you on this journey and help you reach your highest and best.

Bronwyn Pfingston is Certified in- Reiki 2, two forms of Ener-gy Healing, Sound Therapy, Reflexology, Craniosacral Ther-apy, Ear Seeding, Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT), and Chakra Healing.

RSVP at blpfingston@yahoo.com or 812-459-4175

Richard Ogilvy’s Celebration of Life

Expression thru Movement

Sacred Dance

“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts

speak”

~ Hopi Saying

Take the time to tune in to your inner

most self and through Music and Move-

ment give expression to what is too deep

for words. Join me on second Fridays to

give voice to your soul.

All are welcome

May 10th—June 14th—July 12th

6 pm to 7:30 pm

At Zion Center for Spiritual Healing and

Development

518 Ingle Street

For more information contact:

Sonia Waters at 812-568-7433

Or email: smwaters2@gmail.com

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30am-2:00 pm

Veggie Club

Noon-Walking

Meditation & Music

6:00 pm Yin Yoga

2

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30-2:00 Veg-

gie Co-Op

4:30 pm Slow

Flow Vinyasa

Yoga

3

Veggie Pot Luck

5:30-6:45 pm

4

Yoga for every-

BODY 11:30-

12:30 pm

5

10:30 am Worship

with Communion

6

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

6:00 pm Kundalini

Yoga

7

10am-2pm Veggie

Club

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

4:30 pm Chair

Yoga

5:00 pm Choir

6:00 pm Hand Bell

6:00 pm Qigong

6:00 pm Song

8

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30am-2:00 pm

Veggie Club

Noon-Walking

Meditation & Music

6:00 pm Yin Yoga

9

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30-2:00 Veg-

gie Co-Op

3:00—5:30pm

UCS Meal Minis-

try

4:30 pm Slow

Flow Vinyasa

Yoga

10

Expression thru

Movement

6:00 - 7:30 pm

11

Yoga for every -

BODY 11:30-

12:30 pm

12

10:30 am Worship

Christian Board of

Ministry Meeting

after Worship

13

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

5:00 pm Council

Meeting

6:00 pm Kundalini

Yoga

14

10am-2pm Veg-

gie Club

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

4:30 pm Chair

Yoga

5:00 pm Choir

6:00 pm Hand Bell

15

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30am-2:00 pm

Veggie Club

Noon-Walking

Meditation & Music

6:00 pm Yin Yoga

16

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30-2:00 Veg-

gie Club

4:30 pm Slow

Flow Vinyasa

Yoga

6:00 pm

17

18

Yoga for every-

BODY 11:30-

12:30 pm

Energy Medita-

tion

2-3:30 pm

Zion Cleaning

19

10:30 am Worship

Discussion Group

after Worship

20

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

6:00 pm Kundalini

Yoga

21

10am-2pm Veggie

Club

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

4:30 pm Chair

Yoga

5:00 pm Choir

6:00 pm Qigong

22

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30am-2:00 pm

Veggie Club

Noon-Walking

Meditation & Music

6:00 pm Yin Yoga

23

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30-2:00 Veg-

gie Club

4:30 pm Slow

Flow Vinyasa

Yoga

6:00 pm

24

25

Yoga for every-

BODY 11:30-

12:30 pm

26

10:30 am Worship

Discussion Group

after Worship

27

Memorial Day

Zion UCC & Zion

Center is closed

28

10am-2pm Veggie

Club

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

4:30 pm Chair

Yoga

5:00 pm Choir

6:00 pm Qigong

29

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30am-2:00 pm

Veggie Club

Noon- Walking

Meditation& Music

6:00pm Yin Yoga

30

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

11:30-2:00 Veg-

gie Club

4:30 pm Slow

Flow Vinyasa

Yoga

6:00 pm

Kundalini Yoga

31

11:30-2:00 C.G.

Kitchen

1

Yoga for every-

BODY 11:30 -

12:30 pm

May 2019

Zion United Church of Christ Evansville, IN

Zion United Church of Christ

415 N.W. Fifth Street

Evansville, IN 47708

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Zion United Church of Christ

Evansville, Indiana

Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Baer, Pastor

Rev. John Schroeder, Pastor Emeritus

Neal Biggers, Minister of Music

Mitzi Windsor, Office Administrator

Sara Miller, Handbells

Freddie Greer, Custodian

Allen Powers, Security

Phone: 812.425.7029

Office Email: zionucc@zionucc.net

Website: zionucc.net

Facebook: Zion Center for

Spiritual Development

and Healing

Worship Service:

Sundays @ 10:30

Richard Ogilvy’s Celebration of Life