A Course of Love Groups

Online Groups and Resources

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A Course of Love Online Group

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Online Groups (English)

There are currently 26 ACOL Zoom Groups in English.

These groups gather on a WEEKLY basis and are FREE to participate, unless otherwise noted. Click the day of the week to see available times.

Sundays

  • 10:30 AM Pacific Time US (every other Sunday)
    A reading and sharing group for newcomers and those wanting to begin again.
    Contact: Laurel Elstrom: laurelelstrom@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 1:00 PM Pacific Time US
    We focus on the 40 days and 40 nights, taking one day and practicing it for a week to gain insights into the nuances of the work. Reading with relevant discussion and support being offered for less outward action is emphasized. (New class starts April 3, 2022. 75 minutes. Anyone can join within the first 4 weeks, starting where we are in our schedule.)
    Contact: Evalyn Sorrentino: songofinnerjoy@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Evalyn.
  • 1:30 PM Pacific Time US
    Read and share open group where we go through the chapters — our intention always being how we live and apply A Course of Love in our daily lives.
    Contact: Eddie Lee: plucilles@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Eddie.

Mondays

  • 10:00 AM Pacific Time US
    We read and discuss A Course of Love, First Receiver Mari Perron, sequel to A Course in Miracles. This profound book guides us on letting go of things that no longer serve us and embracing our true power, thus creating unity in ourselves and the world. All are welcome. Donations to Center for Spiritual Living, Bellingham, WA.
    Contact: Catharine Vader: catharinevader@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Catharine.
  • 10:30 AM Pacific Time US
    You are invited to join this journey from the beginning, reading through A Course of Love. Weekly reading sessions will continue on Zoom every Monday at the same time if you decide to join us. Whether you have previously read A Course in Miracles or A Course of Love matters not. Whether you are walking in the light or just waking up, whether you live next door or on the other side of the world, you are all welcome to join. (New group begins April 11, 2022)
    Contact: David Parkes: davidparkes@fastmail.co.uk
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 11:00 AM Arizona (Phoenix) Time US
    We will start at the beginning of the book, reading it together in order to discuss it and apply its teachings to our daily lives. We are an ongoing group that is available for new people to join at any time, as well as ACIM students to join us.
    Contact: Gregg Rooten: grooten@pm.me
    For the Zoom Link, please email Gregg.
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    A reading and sharing group to deepen our understanding of the course and the ways to integrate it into daily life.
    Contact: LeMoyne Castle: lemoyne.castle@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 7:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Monday Miracles and Living Love–Readings from A Course in Miracles and A Course of Love, live devotional music, and joining in the Embrace for a Holy Instant.
    Contact: Kathy Queener: kathyqueener03@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now

Tuesdays

  • 8:15 AM Pacific Time US
    Gather for a 40 minute session of stillness led by a guided reflection which highlights a word or concept introduced in A Course of Love (the main focus). While the spoken words are heard, you are asked to enter the feeling state which leads you to stillness. This is how a profound understanding and Love is emanated in its various supersensual states. Be part of the world community that enters into service of Communion and uses the body as this communication device.
    Contact: Evalyn Sorrentino: songofinnerjoy@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Evalyn. (The main focus will be sent to you each week along with the Zoom link. Contact Evalyn to obtain the link for the first time. You will then be emailed weekly with the info.)
  • 2:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Join us, as we come to know our Self as we were created, to read A Course of Love from the beginning. While our group is established for those new to “ACOL,” we welcome everyone involved at all levels to share in forming our union and awakening together. (New class begins July 5, 2022. 90 minutes.) Rev. Bill Heller, of Unity, will facilitate the group; we will co-create together. Rev. Bill has enjoyed A Course of Love since 2015.
    Contact: Rev. Bill Heller: wmheller@msn.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Rev. Bill.
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Short interview with Rev. Kim Wilson Community Miracles Center (CMC) via Zoom to make sure you are all set. Please email us to get the process started. (There is a Commitment and Fee) Investment: 10 weeks for $120, or $95 if you are a CMC supporting member.
    Contact: Rev. Kim Wilson: miracles@earthlink.net
    For the Zoom Link, please email Rev. Kim.
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Reading, learning, and exploring together how to live A Course of Love − start at beginning (New group begins Tuesday March 1, 2022).
    Contact: Miguel Carvalho: miguel.christ01@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now

Wednesdays

  • 7:30 PM AEST (Australia/Brisbane)
    We’ll begin with the Addendum “Learning in the Time of Christ” (part I) and then continue from the beginning. It is informal; we all share the reading and anyone can ask questions at any time. We are all equals on the call – sharing together the relationship with unity offered through the printed words. Have your copy of A Course of Love with you when we join.
    Contact: Helen Reynolds: helen@livetruetoyou.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 8:00 AM Pacific Time US
    We are a group of loving spiritual seekers reading A Course of Love together in our weekly sessions. In each group, we start at the Foreword and proceed through the book, taking turns reading until we have completed the reading of Day 40, and Dialogue Unveiled. This format takes approx one year to complete. We welcome anyone to join us where we are, as we proceed through the book. (New group begins June 15, 2022. 90 minutes.)
    Contact: Rev. Robert Test: robertbtest@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    We focus on the 40 days and 40 nights, taking one day and practicing it for a week to gain insights into the nuances of the work. Reading with relevant discussion and support being offered for less outward action is emphasized. (New class starts March 30, 2022. 60 minutes. Anyone can join within the first 4 weeks, starting where we are in our schedule.)
    Contact: Evalyn Sorrentino: songofinnerjoy@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Evalyn.
  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Know yourself in a new way, being and living in Union, hearing the truth through the language of your own heart! Our Loving Private Group is open for new members to join as we start again — (2nd yr. ACOL page 1, New group begins Wed August 11, 2021). Short interview with Rev. Paula Carpe Community Miracles Center (CMC) via Zoom to make sure you are all set. Please email us to get the process started. (There is a Commitment and Fee) Investment: 10 weeks for $120, or $95 if you are a CMC supporting member.
    Contact: Rev. Paula Carpe: miracles@earthlink.net
    For the Zoom Link, please email Rev. Paula.
  • 10:00 AM Pacific Time US
    A dialogue group designed to read the text together, from start to finish, and share our heartfelt experiences with it as we go along.
    Contact: Lesly Benditsky: leslyb@me.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 4:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Open reading and sharing. A Course of Love‘s stated purpose (“The purpose of this Course is to establish your identity”) is precisely to help us recognize the identity crisis we face and to guide us along the way to not just know the true Self, but also to express it authentically in the world. No charge. Love offering gratefully accepted. (New group begins Sept. 21, 2022).
    Contact: Lucille Olson: lucimusic38@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Lucille.
  • 4:30 PM Pacific Time US
    We are a group in the Madison, Wisconsin area that started over 10 years ago as an in-person ACIM group, then switched to ACOL about 5 years ago. Due to COVID, we became a Zoom group and have chosen to continue on Zoom.
    Contact: Jane Walters: walters.jane@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Jane.
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    We are a group of loving spiritual seekers reading A Course of Love together in our weekly sessions. In each group, we start at the Foreword and proceed through the book, taking turns reading until we have completed the reading of Day 40, and Dialogue Unveiled. This format takes approx one year to complete. We welcome anyone to join us where we are, as we proceed through the book. (60 minutes.)
    Contact: Rev. Robert Test: robertbtest@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now

Thursdays

  • 3:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Reading and sharing together with a focus on living day to day extending Love. We will begin with 40 Days and 40 Nights. All are welcome to join us at any time. (New group begins August 4, 2022).
    Contact: Rev. Sharon Marquart: sharon.marquart@yahoo.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    A Dialogue group sharing on any topic from A Course of Love. For those who are able and willing to join each other as spacious Selves, moving into creation of the new. We will start with exploring Dialogue Unveiled (New group begins Thursday March 3, 2022).
    Contact: Miguel Carvalho: miguel.christ01@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 7:00 PM Pacific Time US
    This group’s focus is on understanding the Way of Mary. In addition to the book discussion, from time to time when guided by spirit, we offer the opportunity to experience the Way of Mary in ritual.
    Contact: Christy Michaels: thewayofmary153@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now

Fridays

  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    A reading and sharing group to deepen our understanding of the course and the ways to integrate it into daily life.
    Contact: LeMoyne Castle: lemoyne.castle@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now

Saturdays

  • 8:00 AM Pacific Time US
    A reading and sharing group, sharing personal experiences and insights into how to integrate ACOL into daily life.
    Contact: Rodrigo Cayres: rodrigocayres@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    A reading and sharing group to deepen our understanding of the course and the ways to integrate it into daily life.
    Contact: LeMoyne Castle: lemoyne.castle@gmail.com
    Zoom Meeting Link:Join Now

Online Groups (Other Languages)

Not all groups in languages other than English are listed here. If you don’t find a group in your language, contact Rodrigo Cayres (rodrigo@acourseoflove.org) so he can put you in contact with ACOL readers in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Mongolian, Slovak, Italian, Hungarian, Norwegian, Swedish, French, and Dutch.

These groups gather on a WEEKLY basis and are FREE to participate, unless otherwise noted. Click the day of the week to see available times.

Tuesdays

  • 7:00 PM CET (Central Europe/Madrid)
    Principally a reading group for Spanish speakers new to the book and those who would like to re-visit the text and receive the transmission it brings, in company.
    ACOL Group in SpanishNote: This group is in Spanish language.
    Contact: Coralie Pearson: coralie.uncursodeamor@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Coralie.

Wednesdays

  • 7:00 PM BRT (Brasilia Time)
    ACOL Group in PortugueseNote: This group is in Portuguese language.
    Contact: Julio Machado: juliocfmachado@gmail.com
    For the Zoom Link, please email Julio.

Thursdays

  • 11:00 AM CET (Central Europe/Berlin)
    ACOL Group in German LanguageNote: This group is in German language.
    Contact: Beatrice Burkart: Beatrice-B-art@t-online.de
    For the Zoom Link, please email Beatrice or call: +49 (0)177 1940 982 (German number)
A Course of Love Zoom Groups

How to Use Zoom

  • To join a Zoom meeting, simply click on the link provided by the facilitator.
  • If joining from a computer (Windows, Mac or Linux), your internet browser will open and prompt you to download and install a small file. When the installation is complete, you will be prompted to enter any name you want to use during the meeting. After clicking “Join,” you will have the option of joining audio by computer or by phone; most participants join by computer (click on “Join Audio by Computer”).
  • If joining from a mobile device (Android, iOS or BlackBerry), you will be prompted to download the Zoom app. Once installed, tap again the link provided by the facilitator.
  • These short video tutorials show how to join a Zoom meeting
  • It’s also possible to join a Zoom meeting by phone. Ask the facilitator to provide you with the numbers you can dial; there are numbers in the US and in many other countries.
  • Click the image below to watch a sample session of a Zoom Group, with an introductory dialogue between a group facilitator and Mari Perron:
    Click to watch a sample Zoom Group
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Interested in facilitating an ACOL ZOOM Group?
Would you like to list your group on our website?

Contact Lynn Kidd: lynn@acourseoflove.org

Telephone Groups

There are several ACOL Telephone Groups.

You may join a group that meets via telephone instead of Zoom. Click the day of the week to see available times.

Mondays

  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Call 667-770-1476 and enter code 974635#
    A twenty-minute reading from A Course of Love, followed by a brief commentary on reading. (These calls occur daily Monday through Friday.)
    Contact: Rev. Bill: wmheller@msn.com

Tuesdays

  • 8:30 AM Pacific Time US
    Duration: 1.5 hour
    Contact: Judy Junghans: 415-830-1816 ($25/month fee, monthly commitment)
  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Call 667-770-1476 and enter code 974635#
    A twenty-minute reading from A Course of Love, followed by a brief commentary on reading. (These calls occur daily Monday through Friday.)
    Contact: Rev. Bill: wmheller@msn.com

Wednesdays

  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Call 667-770-1476 and enter code 974635#
    A twenty-minute reading from A Course of Love, followed by a brief commentary on reading. (These calls occur daily Monday through Friday.)
    Contact: Rev. Bill: wmheller@msn.com
  • 5:00 PM Pacific Time US
    Organized by the Course in Miracles Society, publishers of the ACIM Original Edition
    Call 667-770-1476 and enter code 974635#
    Contact: Lee Flynn (lee_flynn@att.net) and Paula Benanti (paulaben@ymail.com)

Thursdays

  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Call 667-770-1476 and enter code 974635#
    A twenty-minute reading from A Course of Love, followed by a brief commentary on reading. (These calls occur daily Monday through Friday.)
    Contact: Rev. Bill: wmheller@msn.com

Fridays

  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Call 667-770-1476 and enter code 974635#
    A twenty-minute reading from A Course of Love, followed by a brief commentary on reading. (These calls occur daily Monday through Friday.)
    Contact: Rev. Bill: wmheller@msn.com
  • 9:00 AM Pacific Time US
    Contact: Mary Bates: 707-484-2068, or mkbates23@gmail.com. Join us!

Meetings Without a Fixed Time

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