The Conscious Church

Consciousness and Soul- A Group Discussion
2020-04-03 18:15 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 1438 Division Ave S, 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
On Friday, April 3, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topics will be Consciousness and Soul. What are they? Some individuals believe that consciousness is only possible because we have a soul. Is this true? Does science provide support? Science is getting very close to actually providing a basis of understanding for how it is that we are conscious. Do you think science will actually provide a complete understanding? And, the Soul! Is there such a thing? Or, is the soul just a concept? So much of our understanding of the world has changed over the past 200 years. Will our understanding of consciousness and soul also change? Will the terms become obsolete? How do you understand or describe these? Does The Distinctions document include descriptions of consciousness and the soul? Does it include these terms at all? Why or Why not? Have you developed a usable framework for these two terms or have you not thought much about them? Join us for this discussion as we broaden our understanding.
We meet at 1438 S Division, S of Hall Street, at NE corner of Garden and Division, north of the railroad tracks. We are in the same building as Conscious Resale. Yes, you may bring items to donate. Come early if you want to browse the store. Use the front door please. Plenty of parking on Garden St. The Silverline and the regular bus stop are at the next block south on Division.
Food plans have not yet been made. Check the website and meetup as the date gets nearer.
Please join us.

Future discussion dates and topics (subject to change. Check our Website and Meetup app for updates.)
4/17/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Perspective: Time, Space, Age, Distance
5/01/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: The meaning of life
5/15/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Mirror Neurons

Debbie's Trip to India
2020-04-03 07:30 - 09:00 | MI
On Friday, April 3, 2020, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, our group meeting will include a presentation by Debbie Aliya on her recent trip to India, with pictures.
We will meet at the Phoenix Gallery Ionia, 342 Main St, Ionia, MI 48846
If any of you would like to go for dinner before the meeting please call or text Dan at 616-493-4900 and he try to put a group together. You may also want to go to the gallery early to see their displays.
Please join us.

Fun With The Scanning Electron Microscope
2020-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Aliya Analytical, 3415 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd SE, Suite 210, Wyoming, MI, 49548, United States
On Friday, March 27, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, our group meeting will include a presentation and a demonstration on the scanning electron microscope. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope that produces images of a sample by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons. The electrons interact with atoms in the sample, producing various signals that contain information about the surface topography and composition of the sample. WE will have some fun looking at various insects (bugs) and other items.
This meeting will not be at our typical location. Also note the start time of 6:30 pm.
We will meet at Aliya Analytical, 3415 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd SE, Suite 210, Wyoming, MI 49548. (there is no sign) Go west off from Roger B Chaffee Blvd by taking the first driveway south of Lousma Dr SE. Aliya Analytical is the second to the last suite in the second building west of the Boulevard. Google Maps has a good satellite picture of the location. If you get lost or can’t find us, call Dan 616-493-4900.
The details for food for the evening have not been finalized as of 2/11/2020, so please check our website or the Meetup app. Please join us.

Future discussion dates and topics (subject to change. Check our Website and Meetup app for updates.)
4/3/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Consciousness & Soul
4/17/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Perspective: Time, Space, Age, Distance
5/01/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: The meaning of life
5/15/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Mirror Neurons

Spring Equinox Northern Hemisphere
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-21 | MI
The Spring (Vernal) Equinox is one of two days in the calendar year when day and night hours are almost equal to one another; it is also the first day of Spring in the Gregorian calendar.

Autumnal Equinox Southern Hemisphere
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-21 | MI
The Autumnal Equinox is one of two days in the calendar year when day and night hours are almost equal to one another; it is also the first day of Autumn, or Fall, in the Gregorian calendar.

The Value of Beauty- A Group Discussion
2020-03-13 18:15 - 20:00 | 1438 Division Ave S, 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
On Friday, March 13, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topic will be the value of beauty. What makes something or someone beautiful? Is beauty universal? What is the opposite of beauty? Does society, norms and culture influence what we see as beautiful? If so, how does that happen? And why? Are you beautiful? What does The Distinctions document tell us about individual beauty? And, does that matter? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? And what does that really mean anyway? How often do you think about beauty? Is it wrong to tell a stranger that they are beautiful? Awkward possibly; but is it wrong? Do you tell those that are in your life that they are beautiful? Why? Why not? Do we need to hear that we are beautiful? Is it wrong to not be attracted to that which is not beautiful? Does that set some apart while setting others on a pedestal? How has beauty affected your life? Is it possible to be mistaken about beauty? Like, do you change your mind when you get to know someone? Research is showing that we are wired to think our mates and partners are beautiful as we age. Do you concur with these findings? Why are kids perceived as being beautiful? Does it affect their survival and their prospering? Are you affected by other’s opinions of beauty? What questions do you have?
We meet at 1438 S Division, S of Hall Street, at NE corner of Garden and Division, north of the railroad tracks. We are in the same building as Conscious Resale. Yes, you may bring items to donate. Come early if you want to browse the store. Use the front door please. Plenty of parking on Garden St. The Silverline and the regular bus stop are at the next block south on Division.
Food plans have not yet been made. Check the website and meetup as the date gets nearer.
Please join us.

Future discussion dates and topics (subject to change. Check our Website and Meetup app for updates.)
3/27/2020, Friday – Meetup, Topic: Fun with The Scanning Electron Microscope
4/3/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Consciousness & Soul
4/17/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Perspective: Time, Space, Age, Distance
5/01/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: The meaning of life
5/15/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Mirror Neurons

International Woman’s Day
2020-03-08 | MI
Woman’s Day dates back to the early 1900’s, a time of turbulent growth in the industrial world that saw growing demands for women to have the right to vote. It is an international celebration of the social, economic, and political achievements made by woman.

The Relevance of Truth- A Group Discussion
2020-02-28 18:15 - 20:00 | 1438 Division Ave S, 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
On Friday, February 28, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, In our group discussion topic will be The Relevance of Truth. What it is and what it is not. Are there various truths? Or, is there only one truth? How do you define truth? How is it that others come to different understanding of what is true? How can you detect or determine truth? Can you believe something to be true when it is not? Can groups or society at large embrace false truths? Tell us what you think, or just come to listen to what others have to say. Does it matter if we disagree about what is true? i.e. is truth relevant in our everyday lives? Can other’s misconceptions about what is true and what is the truth affect the lives of those that disagree?
We meet at 1438 S Division, S of Hall Street, at NE corner of Garden and Division, north of the railroad tracks. We are in the same building as Conscious Resale. Yes, you may bring items to donate. Come early if you want to browse the store. Use the front door please. Plenty of parking on Garden St. The Silverline and the regular bus stop are at the next block south on Division.
Food plans have not yet been made. Check the website and meetup as the date gets nearer.
Please join us.

Future discussion dates and topics (subject to change. Check our website Meetup app for updates.)
3/1/2020, Sunday – Board Meetings, 2:00, 3643 Colby Ave SW, Wyoming
3/13/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: The Value of Beauty
3/27/2020, Friday – Meetup, Topic: Fun with The Scanning Electron Microscope
4/3/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Consciousness & Soul
4/17/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Perspective: Time, Space, Age, Distance
5/01/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: The meaning of life
5/15/2020, Friday – Meetup, Discussion Topic: Mirror Neurons

Darwin Day
2020-02-12 | MI
Darwin Day has experienced great success within the global community and has participation from all sectors of society. Events celebrate the wonder and beauty of both science and humanity. The event also serves to recognize and celebrate the achievements of a man who cast a bright, explanatory light on reality, our self-knowledge, and on the world of which we are a part of.

Thomas Paine Day
2020-01-29 | MI
Freethinkers Day, also known as Thomas Payne Day, is an opportunity to promote appreciation of freethought thought the life and works of Thomas Paine. Freethought supports reason over faith, and rejects arbitrary authority.

New Year Reality Revival
2020-01-01 - 2020-01-31 | MI
The New Year Reality Revival was inspired by an event held in California in the 90’s by the “Atheist United” group and ideas generated through the “Inquiring Minds Program. The event offers an opportunity to educate within our community. Event activities and materials focus on our current understanding of reality as illuminated by the discoveries and exploration of science.
