Inspired by Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman, “We Are All In This Together” is a call for community. When we lean into the gifts and talents of those we’re in relationship with, so much is made possible. We have a responsibility for one another.
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This Sunday, January 21st, we’re excited to launch “Love To Give”—an invitation to make a commitment to giving in 2018. The people in our Bodhi community are what make it beLOVEd—and we’re thrilled to reveal a vision for this year where together we can give to and receive from it, to take part in something in which we can find purpose and be empowered. Read More
Dear beLOVEd,
As we bring the year to a close I am present to the many gifts this community provides in Chicago and beyond – tens of thousands of hours of spiritual education touching tens of thousands of lives with the express intention of disrupting the psychosis of fear and lack while cultivating and liberating the ingenuity of the human spirit. Read More
How we can give in a way that feels good and light? Let’s shift our mindset to “getting” to give from giving to “get” something. Read More
Bodhi tithes 10% of its income to individuals and organizations that provide inspiration and spiritual nourishment for its community members, Chicago and the world. The Prosperity Team is interested in identifying additional individuals and organizations that serve as such nourishment.
If you would like to suggest an individual or organization, please click through below to complete the form. The Prosperity Team will evaluate the suggestions submitted and make recommendations to the Core Council.
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Yesterday we explored the work of Marianne Williamson. She is a bold voice for transformation on the planet. She recently said, “Our salvation lies in being available for the healing of the other. Our purpose here is to be used for something higher than ourselves.” Over the last 18 months we have dug in on the concept of Building the beLOVEd Community, a concept rooted in the notion that we are innately compelled to rise up from our small selves and live in support of a greater cause. Read More
The 2016 “Get to Give” Drive is our opportunity as a community to indicate how much money we will commit for 2016. Bodhi’s operational spending plan is based on what is committed and collected. By making a commitment, Bodhi has an indication of funding for 2016. Our commitment helps to fund the work of our spiritual community—transforming lives within, among and beyond Bodhi Spiritual Center through Sunday Celebration Services, Youth & Family Programming, Spiritual Education, Small Group Life and emerging Outreach.
To participate in the “Get To Give” Drive, please complete a 2016 “Get to Give” Card and email it to giving2016@bodhispiritualcenter.org, turn it in on Sunday in the offering basket, visit The Prosperity Team at the Information Station in Fellowship Hall or mail a completed 2016 “Get to Give” Card to:
Bodhi Spiritual Center 2746 N. Magnolia, 60614
On Wednesday, November 25th, during our Gratitude Potluck Dinner, we will bless our 2016 “Get to Give” Drive Commitments.
Stop by the Information Station on Sundays, call us at 773.248.LOVE (5683) or email us at giving2016@bodhispiritualcenter.org.
For more information, including FAQs and a breakdown of how the budget will be allocated, please see our “Get To Give Brochure:
As we continue our series “Get to Give,” this week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from Lao Tzu on kindness in words, thinking and giving.
On Sunday, Rev. Lola Wright kicked off our October series “Get to Give” with her message “Assume Love. Give Generously.”
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