30 Years of NVC

Some answers to our Table Topics:

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·        When and why did you first come to NVC?

• Share a favorite memory of your time with NVC.
• What is the one thing that SOM has helped to change your thinking and change your life?

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“I don’t remember when I first joined, but I think it was two years ago.  I loved joining the group.” – Ann

“Being at NVC has connected me with my spiritual Inner Being.  I know now that I am the love that is Spirit.  Service at NVC has deepened me in my belief and connection with Spirit.”              – Beth W.

“New Vision CSL took me the CSL teen camp!  That is the best thing that has ever happened to me!” – Anddy

“I started attending Religious Science in Redondo Beach, CA in 1982.  Found NVC when I decided to return to “church” when I moved to Arizona about 2006.  I loved Michelle Medrano and NVC and have been here since.  SOM reminds me that I am enough, just as I am, and it reminds me of all the unlimited possibilities that Life IS.”

“I started attending NVC in 2004 to learn about SOM and really enjoyed the music.  My favorite memory was of Rev. Michelle’s last day and of all of the wonderful people I’ve met here.  SOM has brought me less stress, fear, and more love and positivity.”

“I started at Kerr Center when a friend brought me as a guest.  I sat in the front row mesmerized by Michelle’s talks, which opened my heart.  I’ve been involved in some capacity through the years, taking classes, running the Bookstore, producing large events and now I am the Rentals Manager.  I value all of the friends and gracious souls I’ve met.  The Center (community) has been through a lot, and today the vibrancy and love that permeates NVC is so apparent and transformational.” – Sandy Trudel

“I was in a very depressed state and had crashed my car on New Year’s Even of 2008.  I knew I had created that event and surfed up New Vision.  My favorite memory is singing with Lezli and Dawn on their first CD.  Even though a part of me resists, I am free to experience freedom in my choices and life as a direct result of cultivating a relationship with the NVC community.”

“I already was familiar with SOM from California.  We attended Huntington Beach Religious Science in the 1990’s.  When I moved to Arizona in 2001, I went to CLF but wasn’t thrilled.  I used to pass by NVC every day and never knew what it was until one day I had time and was shocked it was a SOM center.  We have been here ever since (2005).  I immediately stepped up into service.  Been here ever since, through all of the ups and downs.”  – Bonnie Saba

“I was invited to NVC by Warner & Karin (before they were married) on January 1, 2012.  My favorite memories – praying with Rev. Penny, Vision Group Retreats, Paloozas, holidays, Music Ministry.  SOM has taught me that we are of God and what is done in Spirit we can do also.”

“It was my first day at NVC today!  I grew up in SOM; haven’t been consistent in practicing and felt it was time to come ‘home’.  I will always remember meeting with Rev. Lezli before coming to service today.  The change I’ve experienced through the message today was to put words to the thing that’s been causing the most pain.”  – Kate

“I first came to NVC in October 1994.  NVC has been a ‘home away from home’ where Love Awakens Hearts and Transforms Lives.  My life has been changed by this philosophy through prayer and positive thinking.”

“I was introduced to Ernest Holmes’ teaching by my father many years ago. I read more about his principles and decided to see if there were churches that taught SOM.  I found this place six years ago!  Yea me, and yea for my daughter too! Change your thinking change your life… the Foundations class opened up my mind to the possibilities of life!”  – Tiffany

“New Vision has been a place where I can be myself and feel free and find love and home.

-Isabelle with Teen Group

“New Vision Center is my spiritual community – there is love and support here, always!”

-Anonymous

• “My wife Sue – she told me she was going – she didn’t’ think I would join her.”
• “Daniel Nahmond”
• “Joy!”

-Anonymous

• “About 20 years ago we attended a service at the Agape Center in LA with our son.  This interested us so we looked for something in Phoenix.  We started at the Kerr Center with Rev Michelle Medrano.”
• “Not one thing but the message usually resonates every time!”

-Anonymous

“My Wasband (ex husband Art Ashton) introduced me to NVC when in the Kerr Center.  We had gone to a Science of Mind Center where star and also Bob Henderson were ministers back in about 1986.

Favorite: Our goodbye to Rev Michell – lining the breezeway as she walked to her car to leave – we were mostly in tears!” 

-Joann

• “looking for a Spiritual path in 2010 or 2011 to align with my personal journey”
• “Foundations class with Rev Michelle Medrano”
• “Clearer and clearer mind set to attract and live a life in the Practice of Science of Mind”

      -Anonymous

• SOM Helped me release my belief in limitation and to expand my belief that Love is all there is.
• Favorite – Afternoon classes with Tracy Stahl

      -Anonymous

• “I received a message from Spirit to find a community and I did!”
• “There are so many memories!  Every time I come to the campus a new wonderful memory is created.  Being on Leadership Council , Gourmet for God, Practitioner sessions, classes, the music….”
• “The realization that love starts within me.  To stop looking to another for it.  That Presence gives me the power and peace to do everything I do.”

     -Pam

“My family was consciously looking for a Spiritual Center that would be totally open and accepting of everyone.  NVC was a perfect fit; that was 20 years ago!  It’s impossible to think of just one favorite instance.  But the bottom line is that NVC is my Family of Choice!

This teaching and this special community has Proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that LOVE IS OUR PURPOSE”

-R&P

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