Friends of the Lotus: Guest Lecture
Hello All!
We have exciting news… I am going to lead a Guest Lecture and Meditation with Friends of the Lotus on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, starting at 2:45pm CST (1:45pm MST).
ZOOM info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6664051917?pwd=Q1RDNzZPSW5WcW5qelJnNkswd3FCUT09
Meeting ID: 666 405 1917
For Audio call only Dial: 1 346 248 7799
If you are local and would like to attend my guest lecture/meditation in-person, please join us at our Meditation Center located at 330 S. 12th St, Unit C, Montrose, CO 81401 — Doors will open at 1:15pm mst — please bring snacks to share (if you like) — doors will be locked during the Lecture.
BELOW are the full details for the Friends of the Lotus Retreat:
Friends of the Lotus
Spring In-person and ZOOM Retreat Schedule
Unity Spiritual Life Center, 5603 NW 41st, OKC.
March 13-14, 2026
Please note: All times are CST. Adjust to your area.
Please sign-in to ZOOM 5 minutes prior to the beginning of each session.
Thursday, March 12 — On Zoom Only
7:30 pm Introduction to FOL retreats for newcomers, followed by energy setting Pre-Retreat Meditation and world peace Healing Intention Circle – Dana Carpenter
Friday, March 13
7:00 pm Welcome – Dorothy Nordahl
“Om Audle” – FOL Musicians
7:10 pm “What in the World is Going On?” – Lauren Walthour, Terry Henderson, and Laura Pelligrino
How are we being impacted by astrological events, energy shifting, planetary and personal spiritual ascension, changes in DNA? These three speakers will share their individual perspectives to generate interest and group discussion.
8:00 pm Break
8:15 pm Peaceful Meditation – Jim Moore
Saturday, March 14
8:30 am Pranayama Breathing Exercises**– DRay Polk (see additional Information below)
9:00 am “Connecting with Your Higher Self” – Dorothy Nordahl
“Om Audle” – FOL Musicians
9:15 am “The Kriya Consciousness Expansion Project”*** – Dana Carpenter (see additional Information below)
10:15 am Break – Please bring snacks to share. Tea, YOGI TEA, coffee and water will be provided.*
10:45 am Chakra Balancing Meditation of Lahiri Mahasaya – Dana Carpenter
Lunch Break – On your own (A list of nearby restaurants will be available)
1:30 pm Breakout sessions
- Mandala, The Sacred Circle – Suzie Grisso****(in-person only) (see additional Information below)
- Service Class meditation for all levels – Mary Skidmore (This session will be in-person and on ZOOM)
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm “Then and Now” – Jerry Densow — *He will be communicating with us on Zoom, not in-person.
3:45 pm Break
4:00 pm Quickening Meditation – Jerry Densow
5:00 pm Break
5:15 pm Meditation Chants Kirtan with the talented FOL Musicians
7:00 pm Retreat Closing and Clean-up
Donations for all retreats are optional, but are enthusiastically accepted as they help to cover monthly equipment storage fees, technical equipment and software fees, and ongoing misc. expenses, as well as future retreats. In-person retreats would not be possible without your generous donations! A donation jar will be available.
If you would like to receive the retreat replay recordings and/or make a donation online, please use this Zeffy link and complete the registration information.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2025-st-crispins-retreat-zoomdaypass-copy
In addition, retreat donations may be sent to Steven Young at 2217 NW 57th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112. Please make your check to FOL. Thank you.
Always at your service,
Dana Carpenter, danacarpenterd@gmail.com and
Dorothy Nordahl, Kitsmith1@ymail.com, 405 921 4433
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