Want more joy in your life? 

Join me for A Course in Miracles Study Group

July through December 2024

 

When was the last time you had a peaceful day? Or felt truly contented...even joyful?

With all the changes going on in the world—and probably in your life, too—peace and joy may seem hard to come by.

But challenges bring us new opportunities.

And one of those is the gift of connection with something greater than ourselves, a belief that we can find peace within. 

For me, nothing teaches that message more completely than A Course in Miracles.

I've studied the Course for almost 35 years, and I've facilitated classes in it for 20.

Now I'm offering a six-month online program so we can study the Course together and, most important, you can practice its teachings of peace and joy in your life every day. 

What is A Course in Miracles?

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a spiritual self-study program designed to shift your thinking from fear to love. Described as “spiritual psychotherapy,” it teaches you to choose and change your thoughts, gaining a new perspective on your oneness with God/Spirit, and leading to a more joyful and enriching life.

While the Course uses Christian language, it’s metaphysical and ecumenical in nature. It teaches that we have two minds: one based in fear and the other based in love. By consciously choosing love, we undo guilt and heal our relationships with ourselves and others.

The Course was first published in 1975, has been translated into more than two dozen languages and is studied worldwide. It’s the foundation for many of the New Thought principles by some of the world’s best-known authors and teachers.

This six-month program will explore chapters of the Course and its key teachings. Even if you've never studied the Course before, you can join in with no problem because the themes and teachings repeat from chapter to chapter. Plus, you'll be joining a group of spiritual seekers who are all learning and growing together. 

We'll cover healing the mind and body, dealing with anger and attack, choosing love over fear and gaining a new perspective on life events by making small changes in your thinking.

It's one thing to read the Course. Now it's time to live it. 

 

A Course in Miracles will remind you who you are as a sacred spirit. It'll turn old belief systems and grievances upside down. It'll invite you to take a fresh look at your relationships, and it will reassure you that you're not alone.

A lot of people say that studying the Course feels like coming home. I agree. Sometimes I pick it up and turn to a paragraph—any paragraph—just to feel the energy of it. It always feels like a warm rain, like being bathed in light.

I want that for you, too. Not just now and then, but consistently. Something you can turn to every single day. That's why this study group is so important. 

 

Starting July 11, we'll meet every week by Zoom to study the text of the Course. 

You can choose from two different study groups or particpate in both: 

• One meets Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. (Currently studying Chapter 18)

• The other meets Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern. (Currently studying Chapter 25)

If you've never studied the Course before, it's okay....I'll make sure you get up to speed with where we are in the text.

 

Each weekly Zoom session is 90 minutes, which gives us time to to do a guided meditation, discuss the teachings and, equally important, talk about how to apply them in your life. The more you participate, the more you'll get from the program. The best part of the discussion comes through sharing situations, questions, and stories about how the Course is making a difference for you. 

 

 

No matter what work you do, where you live, or how old you are, your true purpose is to “teach only love, for that is what you are.”

 

The Course, like other spiritual teachings, affirms that you are love and light. 

 

You may be ready to know the truth of your own light at an even deeper level—to bring that light to yourself and others even more consistently, and with less resistance. To make quicker progress through a steady and directed spiritual practice, bringing light to the forefront in everything you do.

That's why I'm offering the study group, which will give you extraordinary opportunities to apply the teachings of A Course in Miracles with more intention and clarity than ever. 

If you have an issue you’re dealing with—anything from family drama to landing your dream job to losing weight—or if you simply want to love yourself more so you can build a foundation for everything in your life, this study group will give you the tools to do it.

 

If you’ve never studied A Course in Miracles before, no problem. You’ll learn as you go.

 

And if you’ve studied it for years, you’ll discover new layers of meaning as you apply the principles to your life, exactly where you are today.

 

This study group is for you if …

 

• You know the old way of doing things no longer works, and you see the value in finding spiritual solutions to life’s challenges.
  
  

• You’re on a spiritual path and want to go deeper into your practice.
  
  

• You have a concrete goal or intention and want encouragement and clarity to reach that goal.
  
  

• You want to overcome resistance and make quicker progress with your spiritual growth.
  
  

• You long to be part of a community with other spiritual seekers who can nurture and support one another.
  
  

• You’re tired of getting drawn into chaos and drama and want to make lasting changes so you can live with peace.
  
  

• You know you have more to offer and want to be a beacon of light and peace in your workplace, family or community.

 

Here’s what you’ll receive:

Six months of 90-minute group sessions via Zoom. You can come to just the Tuesday sessions, just the Thursday sessions, or both!

 Meditations and visualizations to support your inner work.

Regular reading assignments from A Course in Miracles.

Whatever your goal or intention, this study group will help you become clearer and more focused, taking concrete steps to move you from where you are to where you want to be.

 

Here are a few questions you might have:

Q. What if I've never studied the Course before? 
A. No worries. If you're new to the Course, I'll arrange a call with you upon registration to help you get acquainted with the program.

 

Q. What if I can't participate by video during the Zoom sessions?
A. There will be a dial-in option if you can't join via video. 

 

Q. I don't have a copy of A Course in Miracles. How do I get one?
A. Here's a link to buy it on Amazon. 

 

Q. When are the Zoom sessions?

A. One group meets Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. The other meets on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. With your six-month registration, you can attend either or both.

  

Q. What if I can’t make one of the sessions?
A. That’s okay. I’ll send you a recording afterward. The success of the class does depend on participation, so please use the recordings as a backup only if you absolutely can't attend. 

 

Q. Will I feel overwhelmed if this is my first experience of A Course in Miracles?
A. We’ll build on the basic teachings of the Course over time. If there’s any sense of overwhelm, let me know and we’ll address it.

  

Q. I want to sign up, but finances are tight. 

A. When you register, you can make a single payment, or spread out the payments over the next six months. And if you need financial help, please let me know. A scholarship is available in honor of Sweet William Wesley, the late husband of Diana Wesley, one of our beloved group members. 

 

I can’t overstate how important it is …

 

… to be a part of an ongoing community dedicated to inner growth. You’ll be part of a group that cares about your joy and wants to help you experience it.

 

It’s your willingness to show up with all your honesty and wisdom and courage that makes this experience priceless. It really is about heart and soul. Ultimately, that’s what this study group is for.

So, if you have any questions, just let me know.

 

Since space is limited, please register as soon as you can. 

 

There’s nothing more life-changing than this kind of deep spiritual growth.

 

And it’s more satisfying, fun (and productive) when we’re on the path together.

I hope you’ll join me. Your light is already shining, and just think of what’s possible when you really let it glow!

 

Sending blessings,

Deb

 

P.S. A Course in Miracles says to “Teach only love, for that is what you are.” This is the core of the Miracles teachings, and everything in our study together will help you become more loving to yourself and others. That kind of joy is priceless, and this class will help you make quick progress toward it. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, though, I’m offering a 30-day money-back guarantee. Just let me know within the 30 days and you’ll receive a full refund.

P.P.S. If you’re part of an existing book club or study group, this program is an excellent way to bring the group even closer together in the next six months. Enroll with friends for an even richer experience.

 

About your facilitator

 

 

Debra Engle is the bestselling author of The Only Little Prayer You Need: The Shortest Route to a Life of Joy, Abundance and Peace of Mind, featuring a foreword by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and an endorsement by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

 

Her book Let Your Spirit Guides Speak conveys practical and simple ways to build a relationship with your spiritual team. It was honored with a silver Nautilus Award, which recognizes “better books for a better world.”

 

Her book, Be the Light That You Are,  also received a Nautilus Award. And her debut novel, Twenty, is an Amazon bestseller, acclaimed for weaving spiritual inspiration into a compelling story.  

 

Deb is the executive director of the Story Summit Writer's School. In 2005, she founded her company, GoldenTree Communications, which offers coaching in life skills, classes in A Course in Miracles, writing and personal growth retreats, and mentoring in writing and publishing.