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Featured Events and Services |
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The following events and services are a bird's eye view of the full program to be offered for those who attend. Some events or services are for Eckankar members only. Full program details will be found in the program handout offered at the seminar.
Youth attendees will have a seminar program of their own. The
invitation to youth offers some background. The youth program will run parallel to the Saturday and Sunday main programs.
Friday Evening Session,
Aug. 2, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
On-Site Registration
6:00–9:00 p.m.
The Friday evening program serves largely as a “liftoff” to the seminar
weekend with an informal get-together, an Eckankar member meeting, and an introductory event on spiritual dreaming for seminar guests.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
"Talk and Connect!"
— Stop by this
seminar get-together for casual fun and fellowship. Parents or guardians: please remain with your youth at all times.
7:00–8:30 p.m.
"
Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Your Dreams"
— A guest-only event
7:00–8:30 p.m.
"Serving with an Awakened Heart"
— Volunteer Meeting
(for Eckankar members only)
Saturday Morning Session,
Aug. 3, 9:00–11:45 a.m.
On-Site Registration 8:30
a.m.–7:30 p.m.
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Art Gallery Tour
9:15–9:45 a.m.
Member HU Chant
(for Eckankar members only)
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Slide Show featuring Expos, Fairs, and Colleges in Texas
10:00–11:40 a.m.
Eagles in ECK Initiates Meeting
(for Eckankar members only)
10:30–11:15 a.m.
Guest Event: Ask Questions and Talk!
This event is for guests to ask questions about the teachings of ECK. The setting will be informal, unstructured, and open. Most important, guests will be able to talk openly about spiritual things of personal interest.
Discussions in both English and Spanish.
11:45–12:00 a.m.
Slide Show featuring Expos, Fairs, and Colleges in Texas
Saturday Afternoon Session,
Aug. 3, 1:30–4:50 p.m.
On-Site Registration through 7:30 p.m.
1:30–3:00 p.m. Featured Workshop
Understanding the Spiritual Nature of Your Dreams
3:00 p.m.
Announcing the room locations for roundtables and Eckankar member events scheduled to start at 3:15 or 3:30 p.m.
3:15–4:45 p.m. Workshop
For Eckankar adult
members only,
ages 18–40
"Moving Past Your Fears to See Your Blessings"
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Roundtables: Various spiritual themes will be explored in
fifteen
facilitated "roundtable" discussions. Seven roundtables will serve a general seminar audience, including guests; one will serve Spanish speakers; and seven will serve Eckankar High Initiate members.
Saturday Evening Session
Aug. 3, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
On-Site Registration through 7:30 p.m.
An evening of talks, panels, creative arts; a video clip of Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar; and a stretch break. Includes the first talk by our featured seminar speaker starting at 8:25. A dance follows at 9:15.
8:35–8:55 p.m.
Seminar theme talk by featured speaker
Salli Thompson:
"Dreams—Your Source of Spiritual Guidance, Part 1"
8:55 p.m. Announcements
9:15–10:00 p.m.
Guest Chat: "Explore Your Dream Worlds," discussion tables in English and Spanish
9:15–11:00 p.m. Dance
Sunday Morning Session,
Aug. 4, 8:00–11:00 a.m.
On-Site Registration
8:30–10:00 a.m.
8:00–8:30 a.m.
HU Chant for All Attendees
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Vahana Meeting
(for Eckankar members only)
8:50–9:40 a.m.
Spiritual Discussions: Eight facilitated circle discussions, including one circle in Spanish, covering choices of different topics.
10:00–10:35 a.m.
A youth presentation and a “spiritual next-steps”
invitation for guests
10:55–11:15 a.m.
Seminar theme talk by featured speaker
Salli Thompson:
"DreamsI—Your Source of Spiritual Guidance, Part 2"
11:15 a.m.
Closing announcements and an invitation for all attendees to take part in a "meet and greet"
open house at the nearby ECK Temple of North Texas
Onsite Services Offered
Spiritual Living Courses. Start your ECK adventure by visiting the Spiritual Study Table in the registration area for further details.
Services for the Deaf will be provided on the left side of the audience rows at the front of Salon D.
Spiritual Services Table: You may request an ECK Spiritual Aide session or ECK initiation in Foyeur D.
Fellowship Room: Visit this room for relaxing fellowship, spiritual discussion, and snacks. Regency Rooms 1–2, 17th floor