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October 2015
The Golden Door
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
Public Events and Services
ECK Worship Services
The public is warmly invited to ECK Worship Services. Each service focuses on
an aspect of Eckankar. They often feature a reading from the Eck works; singing
HU, talks, music, and a group discussion of spiritual principles at work in daily
life. The service lasts about an hour. Join others seeking to bring more insight
and divine love into their lives at this special celebration of the Light and Sound
of God.
Redwood City
Second Sunday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m.
ECK Cleric Officiating: Francis De Geus
Theme: Thriving Spiritually in the World Today
“Think about the gifts in your life that have come from God, from the
Holy Spirit, that make this life worth living. Think about the adventures
that are coming, and be grateful for the strength to meet tomorrow.
“Appreciate the gift of life.”
—Harold Klemp, Spiritual Wisdom on Prayer,
Meditation, and Contemplation, page 51-52
Pleasanton
Third Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 a.m. **
** A Video Presentation, “The Wonderful Ways of ECK” will replace the
Worship Service for October only – see page 2
Berkeley ECKANKAR Center
3052 Telegraph Avenue,
Berkeley CA 94705
(510) 549-2807
Pleasanton:
Four Points Sheraton
5115 Hopyard Road
(Cross Street Gibraltar)
Directions: (925) 460-8800
Information: (925) 944-0118
Redwood City ECKANKAR
Center
2009 Broadway
Redwood City CA 94063
Information: (650) 568-3209
Berkeley
Fourth Sunday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.
ECK Cleric Officiating: Mark Moran
Theme: Spiritual Tools for Every Situation
“The key is to stay in tune with Divine Spirit. Through the Spiritual
Exercises of ECK, you can be aware of the hints and nudges and
whisperings of the Holy Spirit as It tries to guide you to the next step to
take at any given point.
“One of the things you learn is that there is always a way. Always.”
—Harold Klemp, Spiritual Wisdom on Health and Healing, page 5-6
ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God
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October 2015
BOOK DISCUSSION CLASSES
AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Spiritual Discussions
Community HU
Songs*
October**
** Cancelled for October but
will resume in November
Pleasanton
Information: (925) 944-0118
October 4 & 18
First and Third Sunday
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Berkeley ECKANKAR Center
Information: (510) 549-2807
October 24
Fourth Saturday
11:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Sycamore Green Apartments
2520 Ryan Road, Concord
Information:
Henri at (270) 312-3014
*We
invite you to join us at a
community HU Song.
Regardless of your
background or religion, we
invite you to join us in trying
this simple, 20-minute
spiritual exercise. It has
helped people of many
different faiths experience the
presence of God.
Sunday, October 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Topic: How Spirit Works in Our Daily Lives
Berkeley ECKANKAR Center
Discussion Leader: Dion Wong
Video Presentation
Sunday, October 18, 11:00-12:00 noon
Four Points Sheraton Hotel
5115 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton
In place of the Worship Service, please join us for
this video presentation, “The Wonderful Ways of
ECK.”
Information: Wini at (925) 373-3340
October 2015
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ECKANKAR Books and Other Media can be ordered from the following people:
Contra Costa: Jeanette at (925) 672-5118
East Bay (Berkeley): Henri at (270) 312-3014
Complimentary ECK Books
There are three ways to receive Is Life a Random Walk? and Ancient Wisdom for Today:
- At any Eckankar Center, by phone at 1-800-LOVE GOD, or download from the web at www.eckankar.org
ECK Video Presentation on Public Access TV
The California Satsang Society is pleased to present Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, on the following
television cable stations:
Walnut Creek
Comcast Cable Channel 6
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.
Alameda, Hayward, San Leandro,
San Lorenzo, Union City
Comcast Cable Channel 28 or
ATT Uverse Ch 99
Monday & Friday 7:30 pm
This is the latest information. Please
notify the editor with information as to
changes or corrections.
Martinez, Pleasant Hill,
Lamorinda, Blackhawk,
Danville, Alamo, Rossmoor
Comcast Cable Channel 3
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.
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Glossary of ECK Terms
ECK – Holy Spirit; the essence of God, which
supports and sustains all life.
Eckankar – Religion of the Light and Sound of God;
means co-worker with God.
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Inc. Mail to the following address:
California Satsang Society, Inc.
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Livermore, CA 94550
HU – The holy name of God (pronounced “hue”).
ECKist – A member of Eckankar.
Mahanta – A title to describe the highest of all states
of God consciousness on earth, the sublime ECK in
expression at the highest level. The full force of the
Rod of ECK power and the Mantle of the Mahanta are
embodied directly in the Living ECK Master of the
time.
Satsang – A class in which members of ECK study a
monthly lesson from Eckankar.
Soul – The true self; the inner, most sacred part of
each person.
Soul Travel – The expansion of consciousness. The
ability of SOUL to transcend the physical body and
travel into the spiritual worlds of God.
Sugmad – The supreme God. The formless, allembracing, impersonal infinite, the OCEAN OF
LOVE AND MERCY; from It flows all life, all truth,
all reality, all WISDOM, LOVE, and POWER.
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