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“Do You Know Your Name?” Gregg Anderson, Cynthia Bourgeault, Mack Bailey 1-1-12
Enjoy this spirit-filled New Year's morning service with music by Mack Bailey and messages from Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault PhD and Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault PhD, Mack Bailey • January 01, 2012
“Advent and the Birth of the Christ Within,” Joel Brence, PhD 12-11-11
Message is delivered by Joel Brence, PhD, service is led by Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, music is by Susan Nicholson and Shelley Warren.
Joel Brence, PhD •
“Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Be Your Heart” Gregg Anderson 12-4-11
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • December 04, 2011
“Global Gratitute"Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration 11-13-11
An evening interfaith service at the Aspen Chapel including the Christian and Jewish congregations, led by Rev. Gregg Anderson, Rabbi David Segal and Cantor Rollin Simmons. Music is performed by Cantor Rollin Simmons, Sarah Stevens, Dan Sheridan and the Jewish & Christian Thanksgiving Choir.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, Rabbi David Segal, Cantor Rollin Simmons • November 13, 2011
“Sermon on the Mount: Judge Not” with Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson 11-13-11
Everyone has an opinion about everything. Too often those opinions become judgments and those judgments are rendered out of some illusion of superiority, Jesus is so astute when he says in the Sermon on the Mount, "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" We are all human beings and it really is a lot less work to be a lot less judgmental. Music is performed by Susan Nicholson and Shelley Warren.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • November 13, 2011
Animals of All Faiths Blessing Service 10-16-11
Aspen Chapel Christian and Jewish Congregations and Aspen visitors and residents are led in an Animal Blessing Service by Rev. Gregg Anderson, Rabbi David Segal, Cantor Rollin Simmons with music from Ellen Stapenhorst and Mack Bailey.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, Rabbi David Segal, Cantor Rollin Simmons • October 16, 2011
Animals of All Faiths & John Denver Remembrance Day 10-16-11
Service led by Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, with musical performances by Mack Bailey and Ellen Stapenhorst. Gregg shares new thoughts on Francis of Assisi. This service honors all of God's creatures and a remembrance of John Denver.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, Mack Bailey, Ellen Stapenhorst • October 16, 2011
“Sermon on the Mount - Go to Your Room” with Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • October 09, 2011
Aspen Chapel Children’s Message “5 Finger Prayer” 10-9-11
Rev. Dr, Gregg Anderson and children from the Aspen area share the message "5 Finger Prayer".
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • October 09, 2011
Aspen Chapel Garden Service “Sermon on the Mount: Be Not Anxious” 9-4-11
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson continues to explore Sermon on the Mount from our "mount" in the Aspen Chapel Garden. Music with Susan Nicholson and Rick Schuler.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • September 04, 2011
Aspen Chapel Dedication of the Honor Sanctuary 8-21-11
Rev. Gregg Anderson, music by Scott MacCracken
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • August 21, 2011
Aspen Chapel Welcomes the Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Deprung Loseling, Closing Ceremony 8-11-11
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Deprung Loseling Monestary constructed a Mandala Sand Painting in the Sanctuary at the Aspen Chapel, beginning 8-8-11. Traditionally most sand manadalas are destroyed shortly after their completition. This is done as a metaphor for the inpermanaence of life. The sands are swept up and placed in an urn; to fulfill the function of healing, half is distributed to the audience at the closing ceremony, while the remainder is carried to a nearby body of water, where it is deposited. The waters then carry the healing blessing to the ocean, and from there is spreads throughout the world for planetary healing.
Presented by Lexie Potamkin • August 11, 2011
“Why I’m Here,” with Mack Bailey
"It's not what you get out of the music, but what the music gets out of you." Mack Bailey. Music sponsored by Susan Jenkins.
Mack Bailey & Gregg Anderson • July 17, 2011
“Reverence for Life” Albert Schweitzer with Gregg Anderson
The Aspen Institute has just finished the Aspen Ideas Festival. Hundreds of people attended from all over the country and world. Aspen Times columnist Paul Anderson wrote yesterday "Ideas Fest reflects something deep from Aspen's history. It harks to the shared experience of a convocation in a canvas tent in a mountain meadow to hear Albert Schweitzer, Thornton Wilder, Ortega y Gasset and other luminaries of their day. The Ideas Festival is an annual rebirth of Aspen's cultural renaissance of 1949, a celebration of founding principles and a high point in history."
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • July 10, 2011
“America Spirit” with Gregg Anderson
This country was historically and clearly founded under God and strongly affirmed religious tolerance and freedom. Yet today most people interpret the First Amendment as "freedom from religion" versus "freedom of religion". This may be an old theme from the pulpits these days, but what happens if we completely forget?
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • July 03, 2011
Father’s Day with Bobby Mason
Celebrating Father's Day with stories and original music from Aspen's own Bobby Mason and Gregg Anderson.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson & Bobby Mason • June 19, 2011
“You are the Light of the World” with Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson continues his series of sermons regarding "The Sermon on the Mount" with "You are the Light of the World" .
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • June 12, 2011
Ecology & Spirit with Gregg Anderson, Jackie Francis and Eden Vardy
In conjunction with Aspen's EcoFest, Gregg, Jackie and Eden share their views on living spirituality in terms of living mindfully as we take care of ourselves, our neighbors and our planet.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • June 05, 2011
“Sermon on the Mount: Salt of the Earth”
Sermon on the Mount: The Salt of the Earth" With Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • May 22, 2011
“And One Fine Morning - Awakening from the Dream of Spiritual Materialism” with Joel Brence
In "And One Fine Morning - Awakening from the Dream of Spiritual Materialism" Joel Brence discusses F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" from its spiritual aspect.
Joel Brence •
“Shoah Rememberance Service” with the Aspen Chapel Jewihs & Christian Congregations
Jewish and Christian congregations of the Aspen Chapel come together for their 25th annual Yom Hashoah Remembrance Service. Students, congregants and clergy participate, along with speaker Carolyn Manosevitz who speaks of her commitment to Jewish/Christian relations which is rooted in her family's experience of the Holocaust.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson, Rabbi David Segal, Cantor Rollin Simmons •
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson - “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth”
We always appreciate the humility of the meek, and always want to be supportive of their challenges. In Aramaic however, there is a wonderful interpretation of this Beatitude which reads, "Healthy are those who have softened what is rigid within; they shall receive vigor and strength from the universe."
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • March 06, 2011
Joel Brence M.D.-"Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven”
Joel Brence, M.D. will address the first Beatitude: "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." This first Beatitude has often been a bit if a mystery to many of us. Are we not supposed to be "rich" in spirit? Dr. Brence will, undoubtedly, provide the background behind this Beatitude and shed light on its real meaning for all of us. Please join us as we begin this series entitled "Living the Beatitudes" between now and the Holy Week of Easter.
Dr. Joel Brence • February 20, 2011
Michael Abdo-"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake”
Michael Abdo was a Trappist monk for thirty-two years. During seventeen years of that period he served as abbot of his Monastery. In 1986 he left the monastic life and completed his studies for a masters in psychology. In 1987-88 he was co-director of the Windstar Foundation. Michael's training and experience enable him to concentrate not only on the integration of human feelings and emotions, but also, on the awakening and growth of the spiritual awareness in a person's life.
Michael Abdo • April 10, 2011
Lexie Potamkin - “Blessed are the pure of Heart, for they shall see God”
Lexie is a non denominational minister, author of inspirational books for adults, and the Vice President of The International League for Human Rights. She is the former owner and President of Brockway Associates, a public relations firm specializing in telecommunications and textiles. Lexie has served as Sr. Vice President of Golin Harris, a huge PR firm headquartered in Chicago and owned by Shanwick of London. Now, she loves being a full time mom.
Lexie Brockway Potamkin • April 03, 2011
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson-"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God”
This Beatitude has always stood out for Gregg simply knowing that the founder of the Chapel, Bishop E.M. Yost was a Mennonite minister. Peace is a primary purpose of the Mennonite Faith and peace is a primary purpose of the person whom we have bestowed the name Prince of Peace. The artist of out Beatitude windows chose to depict the dove carrying forth the olive branch to Noah which promised a land of peace after the turbulence of a flood. How can we each be peacemakers today within our own turbulent times?
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • March 27, 2011
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson - “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”
This is the Second Sunday of Lent, presenting the fifth Beatitude. It is also the first day of Spring. The word Lent actually means Spring. Lent is our springtime preparation toward Easter.
The word MERCY is related to the words merchant and mercantile and means exchange between two people or entities, hence, if we desire mercy, we must give mercy. It is a beautiful Beatitude and description of how we should all be merciful toward one another. Together, let us explore these inspiring words and essential teachings of Jesus, and the message of Lent, Easter and Spring.
Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson • March 20, 2011
“Living the Beatitudes: God is Love” with Lexie Potamkin
Lexie is a nondenominational minister, author of inspirational books for adults, and the Vice President for the International League of Human Rights. She is the former owner and President of Brockway Associates, a Public Relations firm specializing in telecommunications and textiles. She was formerly the Sr. Vice President of Golin Harris, a PR firm headquartered in Chicago and owned by Shanwick of London. Now she loves being a full time mom!
Lexie Potamkin • February 13, 2011
“The Beatitudes: A Unitive Vision in a Polarized World” with Cynthia Bourgeault
Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault PH.D. shares her perspective on the Beatitudes and how Jesus' teachings were given as a road map to teach us how to live on a daily basis.
Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PH.D. • February 06, 2011
“Living the Beatitudes: an Introduction” with Rev. Dr. Gregg Andersen
This service begins a series called "The Authentic Teachings of Jesus: Living the Sermon on the Mount". It describes "how to live a life dedicated to understanding the work of God, free from hypocrisy, full of love, grace, wisdom and discernment." The Sermon on the Mount packs the core of Jesus' ethical teaching into just 3 chapters of Matthew's Gospel. Over the past 2 millennia, these have helped shape the moral framework of great thinkers and challenged many to live a better life. Join the Aspen Chapel for this winter-long exploration of the beloved Sermon on the Mount - for many, it strikes a heart-felt chord as being authentic, essential and the root of Jesus' teachings.
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson • January 30, 2011
“The Meaning of Mary Magdalene” with Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PH.D.
Despite a deliberate effort on the part of early Christian leaders to diminish her influence, Mary Magdalene was in fact the only apostle who fully understood the radical, non-dual nature of Jesus' teaching, and was most clearly able to transmit his message. Cynthia references the "Gospel of Mary Magdalene" and "The Gospel of the Beloved Companion" by Jehanne de Quillan as she describes the material in her new book on the subject: "The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity."
Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PH.D. • January 16, 2011
Christmas Eve at the Aspen Chapel December 2010
The Aspen Chapel celebrates three Christmas Eve Services - 5:30pm Children's Service, 7:30pm & 9:30pm. All are welcome!
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson • December 24, 2010
“Remembering Rightly” with Cynthia Bourgeault
Advent calls us to wake up and remember who we really are. What do we connect with when we remember rightly? How can that connected "mystical memory" help bring reconciliation to a world torn apart by memory with no means of forgiveness?
Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PH.D. • December 12, 2010
“Preparing the Way of the Lord with John the Baptist, Paul the Apostle & Mary of Magdala”
Advent has been a time to prepare our hearts and mind for the birthday of Jesus but what does this mean in reality? It typically means getting the decorations up, sending cards, buying and wrapping presents, making travel plans and lots of parties. All of this can actually be good. It does make the holiday special. But can we also take a moment to listen to the wisdom of John, Paul and Mary? They all played a significant part in creating this time of year known as Christ Mass.
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson • December 05, 2010
Aspen Chapel Players present “Holiday Stories & Songs of Giving”
The Aspen Chapel Players kick-off the holiday season with funny heart-felt and often moving stories and songs from classics including the Gift of the Magi, the Mitten and the Night before Christmas. Directed by Marisa Post and Sarah Stevens.
The Aspen Chapel Players, Directed by Marisa Post and Sarah Stevens • December 04, 2010
Jan Garrett & JD Martin “Tune into Gratitude & Make a Difference in the World”
Jan and JD weave their music and message using original songs and personal insights. They sing brand new songs from their new downloadable album,
"Inside the Songwriters' Studio." This is a revolutionary new way to get songs as they happen. Anyone who is interested can click here: http://garrett-martin.com/incremental.html or visit Jan and JD’s website: www.Garrett-Martin.com
Jan Garrett & JD Martin • November 21, 2010
“The Age of Spirit”
During the groundbreaking ceremony of the Aspen Chapel the founders stated their hope to "create a national-global ecumenical center for seminars and dialogues on theological concerns of contemporary society." It has always been the Chapel's intent to keep our faith up to date. This Sunday, Gregg concludes his series on Harvey Cox's book "The Future of Faith." Professor Cox says that we have moved from the Age of Faith to an Age of Belief and now are moving into an Age of Spirit. What does the new Age of Spirit look like for our contemporary society, the Chapel, and for ourselves?
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson • November 14, 2010
“The Future of Faith. Where the Past Meets the Present.”
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson •
Aspen Chapel Celebrates 10-10-10 World Appreciation Day with Ellen Stapenhorst
The day of October 10, 2010 is remembered at the Aspen Chapel with symbolic blessings from churches around the world, reflective music performed and inspired by Ellen Stapenhorst, a memorial to the efforts of John Denver, and a blessing of World Communion.
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson and Ellen Stapenhorst • October 10, 2010
Life of Albert Schweitzer with Christiane Engel, Lachlan Forrow MD and Gregg Anderson
Discussion about the life and passions of Albert Schweitzer, his time in Aspen, Colorado, the hospital he built in 1940 in Lambarene, Africa, and his humanitarian efforts to address health care in underserved parts of the world. With Christiane Engel, Schweitzer's granddaughter, lochlan Forrow MD of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and Gregg Anderson of the Aspen Chapel.
Gregg Anderson, Christiane Engel and Lachlan Forrow MD • July 11, 2010
Cynthia Bourgeault Advent Message November 2009
Aspen Chapel Adjunct Minister Cynthia Bourgeault returns to the mountains to offer a sermon to introduce the Advent season.
Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PH.D. • November 22, 2009
Anandagiri of the One World Institute at the Aspen Chapel
Anandagiri of the One World Institute travelled to the US from India and spoke at the Aspen Chapel in June 2010. He is also part of a meeting at the Aspen Institute entitled "Transforming the Inner Landscape", a conversation with 3 world renowned spiritual leaders: Father Thomas Keating, Anandagiri and Geshe Lobsang Negi. Presented by the Global Leadership Institute at the Aspen Institute. info@consciousgloballeadership.com.
Anandagiri • June 27, 2010
“Blessing of the Animals” Family Service at the Aspen Chapel
This special family service honoring St. Francis of Assisi includes a children's story with Elaine Bonds, a special visit from Jill Sheeley and Maggie as well as Shae Singer and Daisy. There is time for children sharing about their pets and special music with Dan Sheridan. The service is led by Chaplain Gregg Anderson, with additional music provided by music director Susan Nicholson
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson • October 03, 2010
“Courage of Leadership” with Paul Kottke and Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson and Paul Kottke of the University Park Church in Denver discuss soul based leadership - intentionally engaging the life of another by leading them to God's abundance.
Gregg Anderson and Paul Kottke • September 26, 2010
“The Future of Faith”
In The Future of Faith: Will We Ever Get Along?", Gregg Anderson examines people and religion today and what con be done to promote more peaceful coexistence.
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson • September 19, 2010
“Remembering”
Rev. Dr. Gregg R Anderson talks about the importance of remembering during his children's message and sermon. Beautiful music is provided by Ellen Stapenhorst and Music Director Susan Nicholson
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson with Ellen Stapenhorst • September 05, 2010
“InterSpiritual Meditation” with Edward W. Bastian, PhD
Ed Bastian, PhD talks with Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson about the his seven step process of InterSpiritual Meditation derived from the world's spiritual traditions, including Motivation, Gratitude, Transformation, Intention, Mindfulness, Meditation and Dedication. For more information and classes go to www.interspiritualmeditation.org or call 805-695-0104
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson and Ed Bastian, PhD • August 08, 2010
Aspen Chapel Father’s Day June 2010
This Father's Day Service included a discussion with 3 generations from the Owen family and two generations from the MacCracken family who share their thoughts on fathers with Rev. Dr. Gregg Anderson.
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Anderson, Owen family and MacCracken/Post family • June 20, 2010
Mother’s Day 2010 at the Aspen Chapel
Rev. Dr. Gregg R. Andersen, The Aspen Chapel Players, directed by Marisa Post and Sarah Stevens • May 16, 2010
Aspen Chapel Hosts the Watoto Children’s Choir
In October 2009, the Aspen Chapel hosted the Watoto Children's Choir from Watoto Village, outside of Kampala, Uganda. In their spirited performance, these children sing of their love for life and gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them. For more information about the Watoto Childcare Ministries and how to support them, please contact www.watoto.org or call 866-492-8686.
Watoto Children's Choir •