The first two steps of a Practical Prayer remind us that we are in a partnership with the Creative Power that has - and continues to - create everything in the Universe. Rev. Bill Marchiony reminds us, as partners, of our authority and accountability in the process.

How often do we commit to a new idea, some new good that we’ve been desiring, then find ourselves slipping back into old thinking patterns and undoing our new intention. Guest speaker Rev. Dave Schpok explores ways we can keep our unruly thoughts at bay and experience the Good we deserve.

We are aware that Practical Prayer, or Spiritual Mind Treatment, is a powerful technique to bring newness into our lives. But what happens when we’re feeling overwhelmed and can’t imagine how the newness could possibly come about? Rev. Bill Marchiony explores the steps we can take to bring power and focus to ourselves and our prayer.

There are so many challenging things in life that it's easy to get bogged down in troubleshooting and problem-solving. On his birthday, a few days before the end of winter, Rev. Bill Marchiony reminds us that there is ALWAYS the potential for Good unfolding.

There’s a myth that it takes 21 days to form a habit, although it actually ranges from 18 to 254 days. Rev. Bill Marchiony talks about the power of what happens next - and what it can bring to our spiritual practice - once the new habit has become part of daily life.

As policies and rhetoric threaten the dignity and rights of our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and colleagues, how do we, as a New Thought community, stand firmly in love, justice, and truth? Guest Speaker Dr. Robert Brzezinski invites us to move beyond passive acceptance into sacred action, affirming that we are all Divine expressions of infinite Love.

The old joke about getting to Carnegie Hall suggests long hours of determination. Rev. Bill Marchiony points out that the same thing is true of our spiritual work, and how it works when we work it.

As intelligent beings, we have the ability to understand what has brought about our current experience, and then anticipate what could happen next. Rev. Bill Marchiony helps us understand that the past does not always have to be in control of our future.

Love is not a part time thing. It is the ever-present essence of Spirit, and so, must be here in the fullness of It’s being now. Yes, right here, right now. Guest speaker Rev. Dave Schpok explores how we can increase our awareness of and use of this vital power in which we live, move and have our being.

Some things have always happened, and some unfold in new ways. In a universe of Infinite possibilities, Rev. Bill Marchiony points out that, when we claim something is impossible, we can be opening ourselves to spectacular transformation or embarrassment when that impossibility comes about.

As we experience the stillness of winter, we can still plant plenty of good. Guest Speaker Rev. Amy Steinberg shares how practicing the power of gratitude and praise raises us to big inner blooms in consciousness.

Love can be cuddly and warm, joyous and uplifting. But sometimes, even when that is at the center of our prayers, the experience of life is different. Rev. Bill Marchiony points out that sometimes we get what we need, rather than what we want.

Back in the olden days, Rev. Bill would say "you are unique - just like everyone else". It was completely sarcastic, and became his signature when email became a thing. He explains why he still uses it, but with a completely different meaning.

As always, the Practitioner Core leads the Celebration in meditation and prayer.

Live, original music by Deb Chamberlin ties it all together.

As 2025 gets underway, Rev. Bill Marchiony invites us to let go of expectations, old thinking (and behaviors and beliefs) that might have snuck in with us from the past. It's a moment of refresh, reset, and renewal.

We wrap up the year with a special ceremony, using white stones imported from Jerusalem to set an intention for the Good that we're inviting into our lives in 2025. It's a beautiful way to ring in the new year. If you’d like a Jerusalem stone, please email the office so we can get one to you!

It's part of the fifth Sunday Healing Celebration, where Rev. Bill Marchiony and the Practitioner Core lead us in a deep and profound process through which we all gain greater insight into our connection with Spirit.

You're making a list, and checking it twice. Celebrating the season of shopping excess, and the pressure of planning, buying, wrapping, and giving. Rev. Bill Marchiony takes a breather from the hustle and bustle with a reminder about abundance and gratitude, and how presence can be more powerful than presents.

Said with a snarl by a bully, this can sound like a challenge. Spoken by the tech support person, it's an invitation for understanding. Rev. Bill Marchiony explores the ways that our perspective influences what we see.

We can't do anything yesterday or tomorrow. This day, this moment, is the only time we can use to begin changing; our thinking, our lives and our world. Guest speaker Rev. Dave Schpok explores what holds us back and how we can take that first step into generating a new experience.

December is upon us, and with it all of the traditions of the holiday season. Rev. Bill Marchiony has insights on making the holidays holy, whether you're making a list and checking it twice, preparing for Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, or hunkering down for an invasion of family.

One of the steps in a Practical Prayer has its own holiday. Rev. Bill Marchiony dives deep into the transformational power of Thanksgiving, and brings a little Philly attytood to the topic.