10 am - "Healing and Hope: More on the New Research on Psychedelics" with Rev. Dr. Mellen Kennedy  
We are in the midst of a Psychedelic Renaissance brought about by the loosening of government research restrictions in recent years.  Researchers are demonstrating that these medicines hold great promise addressing PTSD, depression, anxiety, end-of-life angst and many other conditions, by helping folks find meaning, hope and peace in themselves. Let's explore this cutting edge development and the hope it holds for alleviating suffering. All welcome.

12-1 pm - Book Discussion Group, "How to Change Your Mind" ( after the Coffee Hour)
We'll discuss the book, "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence" by Michael Pollan.  The discussion will follow a sermon that morning on the same subject given be Rev. Dr. Mellen Kennedy.   Rev. Mellen will facilitate the book discussion.  All welcome.
The Springfield Town Library has a copy of the book and could get others through inter-library loan.  Please contact the library if borrowing a copy of the book interests you. However, it is not necessary to have read the book in order to participate.

Dec 30, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12 PM

Dec 31, 2024, 1 to 3 PM

Jan 6, 2025, 6:30 to 7:30 PM