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REGISTRATION CLOSES IN ONE WEEK Awakening Together’s Minister Preparation Program (MPP) begins with the free class, Introduction to the Minister Preparation Program. This one day class will …

REGISTRATION CLOSES IN ONE WEEK One strength of Kabbalah is its deep contemplation of the nature of God. Rabbi David Cooper wrote, “The closest we can …

Satsang Reflections is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. This installment will be on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11 am – 12 pm …

We hope you can join us on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 1:30 pm ET/11:30 am MT for Reflections from Freedom from the Judge Online …

🕊️ A 40-Day & 40-Night Practice-Intensive | Donation-Based Offering ✨ Becoming Realized in the Totality of Our Being 📅 Begins Monday, May 12 and Ends Friday, June …

Join us for our next Movie Watcher’s Group, facilitated by Rev. Laura Joy Bedford , on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at 8 pm ET/6 pm …

Title: “Nurturing Your Mind – A Homily on Ego Suicide” Description: It’s confounding how, by some accounts, ego appears to vanish at enlightenment, and yet by …

The Minister Preparation Program (MPP) Course Schedule for 2025-2027 Officially Begins!!!! MPP classes will be held in Zoom on Saturdays from 10am-12pm ET.  Awakening Together’s Minister Preparation Program …

Awakening at Home An Online Retreat with Cindy Krupp May 19-23 Over the centuries, scores of people have flocked to ashrams and monasteries making them their home in …

🌊 Entering The Stream: Contemplating The Spiritual Technology of Dyad Retreats*🕒 Tuesdays | 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET👥 Facilitators: Kate Brennan, Rhoda Makled & Anne …

One strength of Kabbalah is its deep contemplation of the nature of God. Rabbi David Cooper wrote, “The closest we can come to thinking about …

Please join Unmani who will be joining us for our April Satsang. Unmani will be interviewed by Anja Janssen. This special pre-recorded event will take …

Title: “Course Hacks” Reading: Lyn Johnson read a poem by Mandi Solk, “Is This God Talking?” and from ACIM, Lesson 49. Listen to Audio    or    …

As we welcome the fresh energy of spring in the northern hemisphere, we’re also embracing a season of renewal and simplification —starting with our website! Over …

We’re excited to announce that our Helpful Resources page has been further updated and expanded! This refreshed page is your one-stop space to explore a wide …

We hope that you can join us on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, at 1:30 pm ET/11:30 am MT for Reflections on Keys to the Kingdom …

Freedom From the Judge April 11-13 with Jacquelyn Eckert An Online Retreat There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind – you are the one who …

You may have noticed some changes to the menu bar recently. As we work to simplify our website we have made changes that impact where …

Title: “The Direct Experience ~ Homeward Bound” Description: Rev. Billy will speak through his surrender and direct experience, sharing that when we actually come back into …

We invite you to participate in our Monthly Spotlight, happening every 2nd Sunday of the month from 8:00–8:30 pm ET / 6:00–6:30 pm MT. This …

Join us for our next Movie Watcher’s Group which will be facilitated by Joy Bedford on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT. Father …

Listen to Audio or Watch the Video We were honored to welcome John Mark Stroud as our March 2025 Satsang guest. His conversation with Joseph Schmitz was both …

Title: “Where the Thorn Gets Removed” Description: During last week’s gathering Regina’s message focused on helping us to see thought, to know what thought is and …

Satsang Reflections is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. This installment will be on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11 am – 12 pm …

Please join John Mark Stroud who will be joining us for our March Satsang. This special event will take place on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, …

Title: “Reality, Beyond Thought” Description: Rev. Regina Dawn Akers will lead us to look at the difference between thought, which we subconsciously mistake for reality, and …

Be aware that the time changes in the USA this weekend. Specifically, we go to Daylight Saving Time at 2 am on Sunday, March 9th, …

Join us for the brand new program, “Prayer Circle” with Revs. Jane Sobel & Melody Brauninger debuting Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at 9:30am ET/7:30am MT. …

We warmly invite you to join us for this month’s Member Spotlight, featuring Lynne Harley. It will be happening this Sunday, March 9th, 2025 from …

Keys to the Kingdom: Freedom From the Ego An Online Retreat Three Weekends: March 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 10am-5pm ET with Anne Blanchard & Kate Brennan To the degree that you …

Listen to the Recording or Watch the Video In this Quarterly Member Meeting, President Minister, Rhoda Makled hosted and shared about: Laura “Joy” Bedford’s Ordination Quarterly Volunteer Spotlight  Financials We were thrilled …

The Gentle Healing curriculum guides a group of committed students who would like to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. A new …

Title: “Beyond the Known” Description: In order to know who we are it is required that we give our willingness to let go of who we …

Freedom From the Judge April 11-13 with Jacquelyn Eckert An Online Retreat There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind – you are the one who …

The Quarterly Member Meeting will be held right here in the sanctuary at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. During this …

Title: “Becoming the Empty Shell” Description: From NTI, 1 Corinthians ch. 9, “There is a voice within you that claims to be you. The voice is …

Join Rev. Meghan Reinhart for her new program, The Inner Hexagram: Mapping the Mind’s Weather. It debuts today Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 2:30pm ET/12:30pm …

Keys to the Kingdom: Freedom From the Ego An Online Retreat Three Weekends: March 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 10am-5pm ET with Anne Blanchard & Kate Brennan To the degree that you …

Listen to Audio or Watch the Video We were honored to welcome Brother James Twyman as our February 2025 Satsang guest. His conversation with Lin Castaldo was both …

2025 Awakening Together Retreat Schedule We hope you consider joining us for either an online or in person retreat this year! There are a limited number of spaces …

A new Gentle Healing Year 2 group will begin on February 18th and meet each Tuesday, 3 pm-5 pm ET / 1 pm-3 pm MT …

Join Tina Brown for her new program, Learning Mudras Together.  It debuts this Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 12:00pm ET/10:00am MT. This program will be …

Personal Retreat Opportunities at the Awakening Together Retreat House in La Veta, CO Group retreats not your thing? Would some time in silence and stillness serve …

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY. We are excited to share with you the newly developed course for the Ministerial Preparation Program which utilizes Regina Dawn Akers’ translation and …

Title: “From Inhibited to Inhabiting: Trusting True Nature” Description: As Angelo DiLullo writes, “hen it comes to the subject of awakening, it can be immensely valuable …

Join us on February 2 at 2:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM MT for “Qigong ~The Movement of Now” with Ian McArthur! In this one-hour …

We hope you can join us on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 1:30 pm ET/11:30 am MT for Reflections from Sangha Is the New Guru …

We are excited to announce Monthly Spotlight now happening on Sundays from 8-8:30pm ET / 6-6:30 MT! Starting in March, join us in the Sanctuary every …

Keys to the Kingdom: Freedom From the Ego An Online Retreat Three Weekends: March 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 10am-5pm ET with Anne Blanchard & Kate Brennan To the degree that you …

REGISTRATION CLOSES IN ONE WEEK We are excited to share with you the newly developed course for the Ministerial Preparation Program which utilizes Regina Dawn Akers’ …

Personal Retreat Opportunities at the Awakening Together Retreat House in La Veta, CO Group retreats not your thing? Would some time in silence and stillness serve …

Listen to Audio or Watch the Video We were delighted to welcome our founding minister, Regina Dawn Akers, as our January 2025 Satsang guest. Regina was interviewed by …

Join Joseph Schmitz for his new program, Devotional Nonduality. It debuts Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 2:00pm ET/12:00pm MT. This program will be in the …

The talented Rev. Yolanda Mapes shares a brand-new song, inspired by her contemplation of Thoughts of Awakening #12  from Regina Dawn Akers’ book, Thoughts of …

A Contemplation of Thought of Awakening Number Four I have had fear most of my life And what is it I fear? Not getting what I want And getting …

We are delighted to announce that Joanne Schneider has been re-elected as Chair for the Board of Directors during the October 2024 Board of Director …

While much attention centers on reversing the deeply ingrained patterns of most humans to cling, to tighten, to insist on getting one’s way, the flow …

We are delighted to welcome our founding minister, Regina Dawn Akers, as our January Satsang guest. This special event will take place on Sunday, January …

Join us for the brand new program, “Transcending the Addiction to Mind” with Rev. David Hemphill debuting this Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at 12:30pm ET/10:30am …

Join Sami Ross for “Centering Prayer”, on Saturdays & Sundays at 8am ET. This practice is currently taking place in the Sanctuary Monday through Friday, …

Awakening Together is delighted to continue the recently renewed Spiritual Mentoring Program, designed to support you on your spiritual journey through two possible opportunities. This …

Join Rev. Michele Hojnacki and Sami Ross for their new program, Contemplating the Thoughts of Awakening – A Daily Devotional Practice. This year-long daily devotional …

Support your Awakening Together Retreat House by Becoming a Sustaining Subscriber!   What is a Sustaining Subscriber? A Sustaining Subscriber is someone who makes a regular monthly donation to …

Join Rev. Anne Blanchard for her new program, “Centering Prayer”, every Monday through Friday at 7am ET. This practice is currently taking place in the …

Listen to Audio or Watch Video Josh Putnam was our December 2024 Satsang guest. He was interviewed by Joe Schmitz. Here is some information about Josh Putnam: Josh is a …

The Sangha is the New Guru Monday-Thursday ~ Jan 27-30 An Online Retreat With Regina Dawn Akers It has been said that more than 50% of the members of …

Title: “From Intent to Consent: Praying Without Ceasing” Description: In every moment, prayer is happening. When we are listening to mind, we are praying for mind’s …

We’re excited to share a message from our Founding Minister, Regina Dawn Akers, with all our newsletter subscribers. Regina has recorded a video that outlines …

Join us for the brand new program, “Devotional Attention to Stillness” with Rev. Abigail Edwards debuting Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 9:30am ET/7:30am MT. This …

Meta Tag: What are the roots of our suffering, and what happens when we’re willing to dig them up?   For most of our lives, we believe …

Jill and Joy invite us to gently rest and welcome our immaculate nature into full awareness. As we rest into our natural state, we relax …

As we close out our in-person retreat season, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our wonderful retreat house caretakers, Jane Marie Sobel and …

We are thrilled to announce that John Mark and Cindy Stroud, from “One Who Wakes,“ will join us as our new caretakers and teachers for …

On Sunday, I led the Awakening Together Weekly Gathering, “When the Mind Goes Crazy.” In that gathering, I talked about how to recognize an ego …

Title: “When the Mind Goes Crazy” Description: It’s wonderful to talk about oneness, joy, love, and bliss. However, the spiritual path isn’t all oneness, joy, love, …

Did you know you can submit a prayer request and ministers in Awakening Together’s Prayer Ministry will commune in prayer with your request in their …

Are you passionate about watching movies with a deeper sense of awareness as your true Inner Voice guides you? Do you enjoy helping others trust …

We are excited to announce the addition of a new video to the Ministers’ Playlist. In this insightful video, you will find: A brief history of …

We’re excited to announce a new way to support the free resources provided by Awakening Together. You can now use the “Super Thanks” button on …