Expressing Love & Freedom: Calendar

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Savannah Unity

A mystical, magical evening of divine music, prayer, poetry, and chanting.

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Savannah Unity

INTO THE HEART OF GOD

Purpose: Inviting a deeper connection with life and an experience of FEELING love, not just talking about it.  To nurture the soul and connect with ourselves and others and therefore to God.

Description: A day retreat experience of cultivating an intimate communion with the loving energy of God found within each of us. Includes meditation, music, silence, mindful movements, Sufi Zikr, nature, chanting, journaling and sharing.

You Will Experience: A heartfelt connection, an opening to a greater idea for yourself, a releasing of the protective coating that blocks us from love, a clearer vision of your purpose and passion an experience of the heart.

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Savannah Unity

Top off this rich weekend by enjoying a different side of Rev. Christy as she shares her original acoustic music that is both playful and spiritual, woven together with engaging storytelling and real life humor. There will be a potluck between the 11am service and the concert.

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Savannah Unity

Join Rev. Christy as she shares her music & message for the Sunday morning services.

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Sand, Sea & Spirit

"More than just a vacation!"  This is an incredible journey of the heart that brings together healing modalities and practitioners as well as other healing arts and music.  For workshop and agenda and to reserve your space now, visit the SSS website.

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Mecklenburg Ministries

Rev. Christy will deliver the children's message at this year's Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.  Come out and support over 90 houses of faith standing for inclusion and diversity in the Queen City!  Last year's attendance was over 1250 and this year we expect even more at St. Paul's Baptist Church.

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Unity of Charlotte

Join Christy for a group flute lesson and take advantage of a 1/2 price lesson.  Christy loves teaching this enchanting and magical instrument and for groups of 3 or more she offers the lesson at half price.  Flutes will be provided for the lesson and available for purchase.  Everyone can learn this amazing instrument, give yourself the gift of peace by adding this to your life.

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

In Our Own Back Yard

Christy & Stacey are excited to be offering the evening recreation and devotion for the youth of Charlotte's Interfaith Summer Camp this year.  Many paths...One God!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

In Our Own Backyard

Christy & Stacey are excited to be offering the evening recreation and devotion for the youth of Charlotte's Interfaith Summer Camp this year.  Many paths...One God!

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Walhonding Harmonic Retreat Center

Explore the practices of both the ancient and the modern day mystic and how to use their spiritual practices to enrich your life.  This retreat is nurturing to the soul and assists participants in cultivating a deeper more intimate communion with the loving source energy always present in, as, around and through us.  The retreat will incorporate spiritual practices from a variety of faith traditions such as Sufi Zikr, Buddhist Chanting, Law of Attraction and Native American practice.  There will be journaling, meditation, movement, music and sharing. (Dress comfortably, bring your lunch and bring a journal!)

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Walhonding Harmonic Retreat Center

Start off this rich weekend by enjoying Christy’s storytelling and her comedic delivery as she shares her original acoustic music that is both playful and spiritual.  Her shows are woven together with engaging stage presence, thought provoking lyrics and gifted musicianship of acoustic guitar, harmonica and Native American Flute. 

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Eugene Center For Spiritual Living

Join us as St. Benedict's Lodge 1 hour East of Eugene for a magical retreat weekend on the McKenzie River!

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

AvAllah Haven Presents

Dr. Dean Van Leuven, founder of the World Emotional Literacy League and author of Life Without Anger will be presenting this powerful workshop.  Dr. Dean, also known as the Dean of Peace, is the founder of the World Emotional Literacy League and World Without Anger, founded to teach emotional skills worldwide.

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

AvAllah Haven Presents

Nia is like chocolate, you have to taste it  

Nia is a blend of 9 movement forms 

3 Martial Arts, 3 Healing Arts and 3 Dance Arts.
It is based on the principle of pleasure. The moves are nurturing and healing to body/mind/spirit.
Done to eclectic music from all over the world, it's a freeing/magical/fun/cardiovascular/holistic workout.   
     Nia invites you to pay attention and honor your body by surrendering to pleasure and comfort without judgments and/or comparisons. 

 It is for every BODY, regardless of gender, or ability.   
    

What to expect:

Improvement in flexibility,agility,mobility,

Strength and stability.
    
     So, step into Nia with me! Leave inhibitions, worries and stress at the door. 
 Let's dance, kick, punch, block, rumble, shimmy, make noise, breathe deeply and connect with the "whole" of us, allowing our spirit to explore, express and soar in fun, silliness and joy!!!

  Facilitated by Nia Instructor: Demetra Yuvanu

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

AvAllah Haven Presents

SLC Choir members and anyone who has a desire to express creatively, freely in a safe and loving environment.  We want singers, dancers, poets, song writer’s actors, musicians, painters and more. Also anyone who supports the idea of being creative. Find your hidden gifts, feel empowered. Live Life Large, Authentic and powerful. We know that there is a wealth of gifted and talented people in our SLC community who want to be expressed. This is a High energy as well as nurturing workshop. Facilitated by Stacey Ann McNamara at AvAllah Haven. This is a free event…So come join Stacey for Fun, Laugher and the possibility of a new expression of you.

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

AvAllah Haven Presents

Cosmic-Music-Comedy-Poetry-Love.........The amazingly talented Amy Steingberg will bring her traveling show to Charlotte.  Don't miss this engaging and mesmerizing adventure of a house concert.  Amy's house concerts lend themselves to a mature audience and therefore are recommended for ages 18 and up.

Check her out online!

Please RSVP!

Friday, March 19th, 2010

AvAllah Haven Presents

Teens 13 to 18 are welcome to come and feel the interconnectedness of life through the rhythm of the drum.  Facilitated by Rev. Christy Snow of the Spiritual Living Center and SLC Youth Director Stacey McNamara.  Bring drums and percussion instruments or share ours.  Please RSVP.  This is a free event.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

December Retreat 09

 Fri. 7-9pm Introduction and Overview - FREE

Sat. Time TBA

Sun. 2-6pm

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Eugene Center For Spiritual Living

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

November 09 Retreat

A weekend retreat exploring the gifts of learning to pay attention to your body. Supported by spiritual tools, the healing power of music, food, movement and vibration.

Sat. Morning Session 10am-12pm ~ Welcome, Overview, Understanding and Connecting with your energy field.  12pm Breathing Techniques and Raw Food Presentation 12:30pm Lunch

Sat. Afternoon Session 1:30pm-4pm ~ Sharing and Discussion, Journaling and Exercises to incorporate tools for personal transformation.

Sun. Afternoon Session 2-6pm Tools, Exercises and Sharing to assist you in taking the retreat experience into everyday life.

Saturday Lunch Menu (Nuts are used)

This meal consists of all Raw, Soaked, Sprouted and Homemade ingredients  - no wheat, dairy or processed sugars

Entree:

Mediterranean Wraps -  Sprouted Hummus with Taboo-Li with Sprouts, tomato and chopped lettuce - Wrapped in marinated Collard Greens

Side order:

Raw Veggie Chips with coarse sea salt and a pinch of cayenne

DIPPING SAUCE (for chips and wrap):

Cucumber Dip

Dessert:

Chocolate Brownie Bite - made with raw cacao and nibs.

Drink:

Filtered water - cooled, no ice, with cucumber and a special veggie drinks shot (carrot based with greens)

Brenda will present a Raw Foods Overview and Dr. Weild Approach to Breathing Exercises before offering us Lunch on Saturday Over The Moon Raw Foods

 RSVP required 704-840-6288 or email Stacey@expressingloveandfreedom.com 

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Sufi Zikr

We invite you to merge in the energy of love with us in this sacred practice.  All are welcome regardless of your experience with this moving, prayerful meditation.  Our time together will include an introduction to Sufi Zikr and a brief description of the differences between Sufi Dancing and Sufi Zikr.

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Exploring Mayan Wisdom

Facilitated by Christy, Stacey and Karen we will explore the gifts of the Mayan Calendar. More info coming soon.

Karen will also be available the 13th - 19th for personal Mayan readings.

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Change Without Challenge Workshop

This workshop is offered in the tranquil setting of our home, AvAllah Haven, a piece of heaven right here in Charlotte. This day retreat will provide the perfect atmosphere and ample time to process the meditations, writing exercises and spiritual tools presented.

With many of life’s challenges presenting themselves in our world right now, this is a perfect time to polish up our spiritual skills and learn new tools to help navigate the waters of change. Change can be the most terrifying or the most exhilarating experience in life and sometimes we experience both of those extremes. This workshop is to assist participants in going through “change without challenge.” Change is the only constant in life and the more we embrace it the healthier and happier we are. Whether your area of change is in finances, relationships, career, health or life purpose, join us to learn practical tools that will help you release fear while also assist you in uncovering and embracing your intended direction in life. Email us or call to reserve your space.
(Lunch is included in the price of this retreat)

Friday, June 16th, 2006

Unity Village

Exploring the common ground between the sacred Native path and the New Thought Movement. Includes music, sacred circles, sweat lodge and more.