ECKANKAR: Religion of the Light and Sound of God

Eckankar teaches that there is an audible life current known as the ECK, or Holy Spirit, that connects each of us with the heart of God. We can expe-rience the ECK as Light and

Sound. Through study and practice of the Spiritual Exercises of ECK, we learn to recognize the Light and Sound of God as It touches our lives and brings increased divine love.

The spiritual leader of Eckankar is the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. The Mahanta is the inner, or spiritual, form of the Living ECK Master. The Mahanta gives inner guidance through dreams, Soul Travel, and the Spiritual Exercises of ECK. Harold Klemp’s inspiring talks and writings, and his practical approach to spirituality, help thousands of people worldwide find greater freedom, wisdom and love. His teachings uplift and help people recognize their own experiences with the Light and Sound of God.

Harold Klemp The Spiritual Leader of

ECKANKAR

Membership in ECKANKAR

Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, can help you find answers to your deepest spiritual questions. Through ECK Worship Services, books and book discussion classes, workshops and seminars, you will find new ways to unfold spiritually.

Membership in Eckankar is available for those who wish to take their spiritual studies further. Members receive printed monthly lessons from the spiritual leader of Eckankar, Sri Harold Klemp, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. These lessons can be studied privately at home or with others in spiritual study (Satsang) classes. For more information visit Eckankar’s Web site at www.eckankar.org; or call 1-800-LOVE GOD; or write:

ECKANKAR Attn: Information, Dept. F23 PO Box 27300 Minneapolis, MN 55427 USA

ECKANKAR Religion of the Light and

Sound of God

Reflections of Soul Utah Satsang Society, Inc.

8105 S. 700 E. Sandy, UT 84070

newsletter@eckankar-utah.org www.eckankar-utah.org

You’re Invited!

You’re invited to the 2016 ECK Worldwide Seminar

Year of the ECK Missionary

October 21 - 23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Utah Satsang Society Newsletter

ECKANKAR RELIGION OF THE LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD

Reflections

of Soul

jul/aug/sep 2016 Published Quarterly

ECK Worship Serv ice Lessons of the Fall By Connie Koenemann

Over the years of following the path of Eckankar, I have tried to learn from my experiences, listen to what the Inner Master (or God) is telling me, and be grateful for whatever happens. One evening in the beginning of May I thought I would take my dog, Velvet, on a short walk before it got too dark. But it was a very short walk. We never got off our property. The neighbor had put up chicken wire across the entrance to the creek that runs between our properties, in an effort to keep kids out. But the kids were determined to get in the creek. They had torn the chicken wire back and left it laying across the sidewalk. I didn’t see it. Down I went. As I picked myself up and went in the house to get cleaned up, I was grateful that I could get up. First lesson: Any fall you can walk away from could have been worse. Colliding with the sidewalk can cause quite a headache. My nose was broken, as it had absorbed some of the impact. Second lesson: A nose can come in handy for more than just breathing. I also landed on my left hand, breaking several bones and tearing tendons. It had to be (see “Lessons,”page 3)

T he public is warmly invited to attend ECK

worship services on the second Sunday of

every month in Salt Lake City. Each service focuses

on an aspect of Eckankar’s teachings. Services often

feature a reading from ECK works, singing HU (an

ancient love song to God), talks, music, and a group

discussion of spiritual principles at work in daily life.

Worship service lasts about an hour. Fellowship and a

potluck lunch follow.

J oin others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at

this special celebration of the Light and Sound of God.

“True worship is listening to God.”

Sri Harold Klemp, The Spiritual Leader of ECKANKAR

July 10 - 10:30 a.m. “Traveling the High Path to Divine Love”

August 14 - 10:30 a.m. “The Real Purpose of Life”

September 11 - 10:30 a.m. “Selfless Acts of Love, the Key to Happiness”

Note: Services are held the second Sunday of the month.

Location: Utah Eckankar Center

8105 S. 700 E. Sandy, Utah

Or call: (801) 542-8070

Children’s and Youth Services (located in the ECK Center lower level): Children's and youth Satsang (ages 5+), 10:00 a.m. (prior to Worship Service)

Children's and youth Worship Service and activities, 10:30 - 11:30 (during Worship Service)

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Center Hours:

ECK Clergy

Services

ECK members and

the public are

welcome to contact a

qualified ECK cleric

about the following services:

The Four ECK Celebrations of

Life. These are the ECK

Consecration Ceremony (for young

children), the ECK Rite of Passage

(for boys and girls of about age

thirteen), the ECK Wedding

Ceremony, and the ECK Memorial

Service.

ESA Sessions. An ECK Spir itual

Aide session, though not counseling,

can help you find your own answers

in challenging situations through the

personal guidance of Divine Spirit.

The ESA session is conducted by an

ECK Spiritual Aide, a specially

appointed and trained ECK cleric.

There are no fees for the above

services, but ECK clerics accept

donations to Eckankar.

Contact the local ECK center for

more information.

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Community HU Chants Learn how to sing HU, a Love Song to God. Held the first, third, and fifth Sunday mornings of each month at the Utah ECK Center in Sandy. Jul 3, 17 & 31; Aug 7 & 21; Sep 4 & 18; 10:30 a.m.

Book Discussion An ECK book discussion is a fun way to share insights and experiences and learn more about Eckankar. Join these book discussions on The Call of Soul by Harold Klemp, 4th Sundays, at 10:30 a.m. at the Utah ECK Center in Sandy or at 4:00 p.m. at 1421 Adams Avenue in Ogden. Jul 24, Chapter 5 “The Power of Chanting” Aug 28. Chapter 6 “The Transforming Power of the Spiritual Exercises of ECK” Sep 25, Chapter 7 “A Guide to the Most Secret Part of Yourself”

Spiritual Topics Open Discussion The public is invited to join us for informal discussion based on the book Eckankar—Ancient Wisdom for Today on the third Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at the Utah ECK Center in Sandy. You Can Be Free of Karma - Jul 17 Soul Is Always Moving Forward - Aug 21 Soul Travel - Sep 18

Utah Contact:

Sundays: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Thursdays: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Phone: (801)542-8070 www.eckankar-utah.org

Sue Smith Regional ECK Spiritual Aide utahresa@eckankar-utah.org

(801) 662-8342

The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and not necessarily those of ECKANKAR or the Mahanta, the

Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp.

Copyright © 2016 by ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL,

and VAIRAGI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR, P.O. Box 27300, Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.

Published by the Utah Satsang Society, Inc. A Chartered Affiliate of

ECKANKAR.

8105 South 700 East Sandy, Utah

Mercy and compassion are two very important qualities, but love is the greatest of all.

—Harold Klemp The Language of Soul

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On April 16, Eckankar, The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, was represented at the New Conscious-ness EXPO at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, Utah. People stopped to chat and tell us about their spir-itual experiences. Some remembered us from previous years, and had more questions. They could pick up free books, brochures and HU cards. On May 21 in Ogden, Eckankar sponsored a free discus-sion for the public titled “Tell Us About Your Spiritual Experiences.” Both newcomers and members of Eckankar participated in the discussion, sharing their stories, experiences and sacred moments, and then sang HU together. It is important that people of all religions, as well as those who have no religious affiliation, be able to share thoughts, feelings and experiences. Singing HU will help bring us together so we can do this.

ECKANKAR in the community

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splinted and stay bandaged for some time. Third lesson: It’s bad to hurt a hand, but it’s lucky if it happens to the non-dominant one.

My knees took a hit going down too. In the process of working on them, I mentioned to one of my health practi-tioners that they were swollen even before I fell (which may explain why nothing broke there). She recom-mended that I eliminate foods from my diet that often negatively affect arthritis. I followed her suggestion. It’s working. Fourth lesson: Some-times a solution comes when you are dealing with an entirely different problem.

As the weeks passed, Velvet and I continued to do our volunteer work at the veterans home. Frequently I had to explain what had happened. These elderly people are a group who un-derstand falls. As I tried to make light of my injuries (which, truthful-ly, were minor in the larger picture), I said to people in wheelchairs, “You have survived much worse and lived to tell about it. You’re still here.”

Founder’s Day

Celebration Saturday, September 17

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We honor Paul Twitchell as the indi-vidual who brought the ancient teachings of Eckankar to modern-day times. This year we will celebrate with a picnic in the park, with plenty of games and fun.

We will meet at the Ogden Botanical Garden (the site of the May 2015 spring picnic) at 1750 Monroe Boulevard in Ogden. Park in the lot and walk east along the trail beside the river to the first pavilion, marked with a “5” on it. Bring family mem-bers and friends, and a dish to share.

And then I listened as they told their stories and talked about their lives. Fifth lesson: Patience, humor, and a sense of perspective will help get us through many difficult times. Sixth lesson: When we try to help others, we help ourselves.

A month went by. One of the veter-ans home residents had a son (ten years younger than I) who visited his dad every day. One evening he made a misstep on his own porch and fell head-first to the sidewalk, just three feet lower than the porch. He never regained consciousness. The damage was so severe that doctors said he would be paralyzed, unable to speak, and with very limited cognitive func-tion. After several days, the family tearfully took him off life support. He died two days later. I cried with them. And I realized (seventh lesson) just what a precious gift it is to be alive.

Our booth, with volunteers and available books, at the EXPO.