to provide an informal, not-for-profit spiritual study group experience that explores all-denomination spirituality. (

   to focus on personal transformation

   to be dedicated to continuous learning and independent thinking

   to seek joyful, fun practical application

   to make a difference in the community by raising funds for local charitable organizations and by providing hands-on volunteer opportunities serving local charitable organizations through bi-monthly collections of ‘wish-list’ items and quarterly events to assist with mailings, gardening work, painting, boxing food, etc.

   to publish and distribute an inspirational monthly newsletter (after 5 years of monthly issues (70 in all), I decided to end the newsletter).