Rev. Danell's Ordination, Sunday, February 8th

Revs. Glenda and Judy opening the ceremony.

Calling Rev. Susan and Rev. Danell forward.

I had to come in with a smile (and my husband)!

Thank you so much to Kimberlee, Greg, Jean and

Nancy for participating in this most important ceremony

with me.

Rev. Susan and I taking our vows.

Rev. Danell speaking on the vision of Common

Ground Corona.

Rev. Susan, Rev. Glenda, Rev. Judy and Rev. Danell

The reception was great - thank you to everyone who

helped. Our Covenant group was instrumental in

assisting with many aspects of the day - thank you!

Pictured above: Debbie (Rev. Danell's sister-in-law), Dave

(Rev. Danell's father), Rev. Marlene and Rev. Danell.

Dave, Rev. Marlene, Lori and Rev. Danell

Marilyn, Jean, Rev. Danell, Lori and Sandi

Kimberlee, Jean and Greg

Bill, Molly and Susan

Karen and Briana

WHAT A DAY! We had an amazing amount of attendees

from Corona, everyone's support is so appreciated. My

heart is so full of gratitude for all you do and all you are.

Together, we are a great example of Embracing Humanity and

Expressing Divinity - thank you for being that with me!

Pre-Ordination Dinner, February 6th

The Covenant Fellowship Members of Common Ground
Corona hosted a beautiful dinner on Friday night at Bill
and Molly's house for Rev. Danell's ordination the
following Sunday, February 8th.

Rev. Danell, Greg, Renee, Jean, Bill, Molly, Susan,
Russ, Madison, Steve, Kimberlee and Karen.

Rev. Danell, Greg, Renee, Jean, Susan, Bill, Molly,
Briana, Madison, Steve, Kimberlee and Karen.

They gifted me (Rev. Danell) with a very thoughtful
card and fabulous jewelry as a congratulation which
I was able to wear at Sunday's celebration.

Rev. Danell and husband, Greg, opening those beautiful
gifts.

Molly and Steve harmoniously and incredibly sang
Wind Beneath My Wings - no dry eyes in that house!
Renee also wrote an unbelievably thoughtful piece she read.

Susan, Steve and Kimberlee.

Molly and Maddy.

Jean, Rev. Danell, Renee, Karen and Greg.

With heartfelt gratitude to each one of you - I can't
remember the last time I felt so honored. Thank you!

February Drumming Circle

The Drumming Circle evenings are always great fun.
This was only half of the group in attendance - you can
imagine the meditative sounds when a room of 15-20
people begin the rhythm of drumming. We are so grateful
and blessed to have Marilyn leading our circle, and thank
you to Yvette for the pictures.

Foundational Covenant Fellowship Ceremony, 1/11/09

Our Friday night welcome dinner: Karen, Susan, Russ, Briana, Greg, Bill, Molly, Jean and Renee

On Sunday, January 11, 2009, Common Ground Corona had its first Covenant Fellowship Ceremony. We shared the experience with Common Ground in Tustin, and what a beautiful experience it was. Each Covenant person randomly selected a sacred word representing what they are called to be in Spiritual Community as well as in the world at large.

Rev. Danell: Compassion


Russ: GENTLENESS

Renee: SINCERITY

Bill: GRACE

Jean: FAITH

Briana: BEAUTY

Susan: ENTHUSIASM

Greg: OPENNESS

Molly: AWE

Much gratitude to Revs. Judy and Glenda and the Covenant Fellowship group in Tustin for making this such a memorable event and welcoming all of us with open arms. A very special thank you to Rev. Susan for assisting Common Ground Corona with placing our jewels on Indra's Net.

Christmas Pageant, December 23, 2008

Katherine (our pianist) and husband, John

Our Pageant Cast

Pochahontas getting ready for the show.

"Senior Elf" and friends

What a good sport Molly was!

Our choir quartet: Briana, Maddy, Russ and Susan

Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph (aka Anden, Elli and Ken)

Great costumes, right!?

Baby Jesus trying to make a run for it!

Our Drummer Boy (Andre)

Popeye (Anthony) brought us the gift of spinach to

remind us that true strength is more than big muscles.

Pochahontas (Anaya) brought us a great big map to

help us find the way and give direction to our journey.


Dorothy (Ayana) from the Wizard of Oz brought her

sparkly red shoes to remind us that there's no place

like home.

Mary Poppins (Lin) brought us a big spoonful

of sugar to remind us of the sweetness of life.

The Chimney Sweep (Thomas) brought a

feather duster to help us get rid of all those

negative thoughts and stuff that is no longer

serving us, bringing clarity.

And...he gave us quite the kick of the heels

as he placed his gift for the Baby Jesus.

Our original Cinderella, Cassidy, who was unable to

make the show. Her "stand in" is below:

Cinderella brought "her" tiara to remind us

to believe in your dreams.

The tiara works for him, don't you think?

Our Senior Elf (Molly) and Narrator (Sue).

Good thing she had written notes to help with

the order of things.

Santa (Jim) offering the flute to Baby Jesus as a

reminder of harmony and peace.

A gift of a mirror as a reminder to reflect the truth

and to make clear choices.

Our Drummer Boy gifting the Baby Jesus with the music

of his drum.

Pa rum pum pum pum. Me and my drum...

Our cast came to take a bow and sing We Wish You a

Merry Christmas!

The audience was delighted with the pageant.

Mary and her beautiful grandchildren.

Jean and Renee

Devika, Marilyn, Colleen and Rick

Shannon

Kimberlee, Steve, Rev. Danell

Russ, Kerry, Susan and Madison

Briana and Russ

Sue, James, Jim and Renee

Greg and Todd

Bill gifted all of us with a beautiful reading of Angel Pig

and the Hidden Christmas.

Thank you to everybody who was able to participate and attend our Christmas Pageant. It was a lovely evening full of love, joy and spiritual community.

Thank you to Yvette, Molly and Bill and Kimberlee for taking all these great pictures.

And a very special thank you to Karen for bringing all five of the kids.