Click here to view the photo slideshow from the Spiritual Day Spa & Afternoon Tea on October 9.

On Saturday, October 9th, about 20 spiritual seekers gathered in the morning in the mid-town Los Angeles neighborhood designated as the West Adams Historical District. Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens (located on the grounds of Peace Theological Seminary and College of Philosophy) was offering its first Afternoon Tea during our Spiritual Spa Day.

Hosted by Carol Jones, the morning opened with the theme of the Spiritual Promise. In a short video clip, John-Roger (founder of PTS) shared about how meditation works. This was followed by chanting the Hu (an ancient name for God), and twenty minutes of silent spiritual exercises (S.E.’s), and then we listened to John-Roger’s very touching Spiritual Promise Meditation. God promises us we will all go home to the Spiritual Heart.

Meanwhile, in the Seminary’s brand new kitchen, volunteer Elaine Kitchell was leading her dedicated team of joy-and-laughter-filled chefs (husband Dale Kitchell, Allen Bradley, and Ania Len