“We can no more do without spirituality than we can do without food, shelter, or clothing.”
Lorie Barnes and Jenn Cutuli will be out of the office beginning Friday, June 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. returning Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
For urgent matters please contact Rev. Sue MillerBorn .
MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Love Is!
“The fundamental qualities of spiritual life
are to love, nourish, nurture, and heal.” --Maya Tiwari
This is my final message to you as your Senior Minister. It begins with love. Because that’s what it has all been about over the years. Every single person is on a journey of self-discovery. We each find our way by following our intuitive nature towards the curiosities in the world that cause us to question. Love leads the way every time. We might not call it love when we are in the middle of a life situation that causes us distress and frustration, but it is right there, calling us out of the fray. ‘Love prevails ‘is a motto that has guided me through the toughest situations. Over time you might have heard me repeat myself in our Sunday messages. Some of my favorites I would enjoy with you are, “God is Good…All the Time!”. “Peace Is”. And Cher Matthews with her usual response, “Love is All There Is!” became a mantra for many of us! It makes a difference to surrender to such universal wisdoms.
We have landed our vision for the highest good of the Center. Who wouldn’t celebrate such a manifestation? I applaud the ministerial search committee and their patience with me as I would waffle at times and want to control the outcome. I applaud all of you for your positivity and enthusiasm in staying with the process. There is so much big love in me for our Center: for the people, for what it stands for, for what we have all journeyed through together. It felt like it would break me every time I would officiate a celebration of life for a member or friend who passed on. Yet, love lifted us all through those sad times. We grew closer. We grew stronger. Equally, I have enjoyed the honor of officiating weddings of many and a few baby blessings along the way. All the while I have supported our mission statement ‘to empower people to live spiritually fulfilling lives’. I feel fiercely protective of our legacy in Shasta County. Though we have had many changes over the years, it has always been important to me that we honor the shoulders we stand upon. Think about how much love, devotion, and resources we have sowed into our beloved spiritual home over the decades. We are truly reaping the abundant Good. And there will be more good manifesting.
Rev. Lisa Carson brings a worldwide view to our Center. She is heart-centered and loyal to spiritual truth and the teachings of Ernest Holmes. Her kindness leads the way. She has fresh ideas and is eager to dedicate her time in ministry with us. It is a calling. A calling of Love. Rev. Lisa has also welcomed me to continue to be in service to the Center which says a lot about her big heart. I stand by her with full confidence that we have made the highest and best decision for our Center to thrive. Now I don’t have to say a hard goodbye which was a struggle I have tried to find the words for. And then there is Charlie, my love. This man walked me through it all and I have no words to express how deep our relationship is. Thank you all for lifting me up to more than I thought I could ever be. And I am still here….
With abundant love and gratitude to all, Rev. Sue MillerBorn
LANDSCAPE SEVA DAY
Lead by Diana Woolfstead and Charlie Born
Second Saturday of Each Month
9:00 a.m. to Noon
If you are interested in being part of an incredible team that keeps the sacred grounds of the Center beautiful, please feel free to join us! Come to the Center to work, build friendships, enjoy sacred space, and support the community. You are welcome to contact Diana for more information.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Coordinated by Bonnie Lantiegne
Sundays During the 10:00 a.m. Service
In the Children’s Cottage and Meditation Pavilion
No Cost to Attend
The Center’s Children's Church provides a wonderful program for children (infants to teens) that focuses on enhancing self-esteem, teaching spiritual principles, and awakening creativity. Different groups are designed to meet the changing needs of young people as they mature. In addition, a nursery for those three and under is available at the 10:00 a.m. service. If you would like to help by serving as a Sunday teacher or teacher assistant with the children, please contact Bonnie at (530) 722-7304.
We request that all parents fill out a registration form and photo release form for their children to make sure that we have updated information for all our students. Print and fill them out, then bring them with you when you attend services again. Thank you. Download the registration form. Download the photo release form.
SUNDAY SERVICE
IN PERSON and on FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE LIVE
Join us for the service each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in person or on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/centerforspirituallivingredding/live_videos) or YouTube Live (https://www.youtube.com/@cslredding7116/streams).
This is a time and place to gather with like-minded people. Center for Spiritual Living, Redding, pulls from many faith paths and spiritual teachings to create a way of living in today’s world from the inside out. Our vision is to inspire and empower people to live spiritually fulfilling lives. It is our mission to be a welcoming and inclusive spiritual community, teaching and living the universal principles of The Science of Mind, to be the change we know is possible for the world.
SUNDAY SERVICE GUEST MUSICIANS
Sundays at the 10:00 a.m. Service
Music is a powerful and important part of conveying our teachings on Sundays because it helps to uplift the congregation. The music reflects and adds to the tone of the service, and includes spiritual, contemplative, meditative, uplifting music, and/or chanting that supports the message of the service. So, join us each Sunday to be transported by the gifted musicians who share their heart and soul with us each week!
If you would like to be a guest musician, please fill out the form below.
KITCHEN KOOKIES HOST THE SOCIAL HALL
Every Sunday
After the 10:00 a.m. Service
This friendly team, led by Shirley and Bill McQuiston, hosts the Social Hall each Sunday. This includes setting up coffee/tea service and providing food, as well as cleaning up afterward. Enjoy being with your friends and making new friends! If you’d like to join this Seva team, please contact Shirley at (530) 806-5120.
TRIVENI KRIYA MEDITATION
Three-Fold Mindfulness of Breath, Sound, and Mind
With Nithya Ram
Daily Online from 7:00 to 7:15 a.m.
Thursdays Each Week (except on holidays)
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
Donations Gratefully Accepted
Please Note: This used to be called Reality Retreat Meditation. In Sanatana Dharma, the ideal is always to be one with consciousness. The journey and purpose of life is to realize this ideal, through inner transformation, which is only possible through spiritual awareness. Our Master, His Holiness Sri Muralidhara Swamiji says, “Joy and sorrow are the only two known states of mind, as far as man is concerned. Divinity is to get past this dual state and be in a constant state of bliss”. Reality Retreat Meditation is one where we aim to retreat back to Reality (consciousness) through the constant repetition of the Divine Mahamantra – the sound from the Happiness plane. The unique changing pattern of the Mahamantra (Greatest Mantra), 6-3-2 cycle, naturally takes our vision inward. Constant and dedicated repetition guarantees mental strength, proven to lead to happiness. This meditation strives to inspire all in the path of inner excellence, and to realize that our happiness is in our control. It helps to improve attention, relieve stress, bring positivity, and face challenges with poise. Contact Nithya at (530) 355-8384 with questions.
“It Is Written in the Cards”
A Summer Eve Solstice Event
Hosted by Rev. Sue MillerBorn, Lorie Barnes, and Jenny Young
Friday Night June 19, 2026
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
($10.00-$15.00 love donation for an evening of insights!)
We are excited to offer this fun workshop in celebration of the Summer Solstice. Summer Solstice is a powerful gateway for our awakening and celebration of Light. It is the peak of the sun’s power and a time to reflect on what is next for us. The three of us have a love for divination cards and are offering an evening to share ways to approach the cards to enhance the intuitive nature you already live by. We offer the opportunity for Illumination and clarity as we seek to harvest from the seeds we planted for intentions earlier this year.
Bring your journal and cell phone to take pictures of your answers!!!!
AWARENESS BOOKSTORE
Open Sundays
9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Did you know the Awareness Bookstore is having a clearance sale right now?! Selected books and gifts are on sale for 10% to 60% off the retail price! There’s also a shelf that has book on it that are only $5 each! There are signs where the clearance sections are, so feel free to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!
The Awareness Bookstore carries Redding's largest selection of New Thought books and spiritual tools. The bookstore has many delightful items in its inventory, so come in and find the perfect treasure that’s waiting just for you. There are beautiful, spiritual flags, books to stimulate your mind and get you thinking, and a wide variety of gifts. It’s like walking into a different realm where your senses are expanded (in a really good way) and your imagination takes flight! Come shop in the bookstore and have fun doing so!
You are also invited to offer Seva (selfless service to God) in the bookstore on Sunday mornings, before and after the 10:00 a.m. service. You would be trained on how to run the bookstore’s software program and cash register. If this is of interest to you, please contact Lorie Barnes at 530-221-4849. Thank you!
AWARENESS BOOKSTORE
Open Sundays
11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
The Awareness Bookstore is open again - hurray!!
Did you know the Awareness Bookstore is having a clearance sale right now?! Selected books and gifts are on sale for 10% to 60% off the retail price! There’s also a shelf that has book on it that are only $5 each! There are signs where the clearance sections are, so feel free to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!
The Awareness Bookstore carries Redding's largest selection of New Thought books and spiritual tools. The bookstore has many delightful items in its inventory, so come in and find the perfect treasure that’s waiting just for you. There are beautiful, spiritual flags, books to stimulate your mind and get you thinking, and a wide variety of gifts. It’s like walking into a different realm where your senses are expanded (in a really good way) and your imagination takes flight! Come shop in the bookstore and have fun doing so!
You are also invited to offer Seva (selfless service to God) in the bookstore on Sunday mornings, before and after the 10:00 a.m. service. You would be trained on how to run the bookstore’s software program and cash register. If this is of interest to you, please contact Lorie Barnes at 530-221-4849. Thank you!
“TIE DYE UNDER THE SKY ‘WORKSHOP
With Ruby Runyon and Jenn Cutuli
Sunday, June 21, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Under the trees
$15.00 per person
Let’s join together for a day of fun, creative projects; we will gather outside at tie dye stations to make colorful new tablecloths for the Social Hall. Class size is limited to 18 participants, please register to attend. Please feel free to bring a second item to dye and take home.
AWARENESS NEWSLETTER FOLDING DAY
Facilitated by Lorie Barnes
Last Thursday of Each Month (except on holidays)
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall
The Awareness Newsletter Folding Day is when the team of Sevites gets together to collate, fold, and label the Awareness Newsletter so it can be mailed out. This is a group that has a lot of fun and they visit together once a month and get caught up on what's going on in each other's lives. New Sevites are always welcome and appreciated! If you would like to join this fun and interesting group of people, please feel free to do so. The more, the merrier! You are welcome to contact Jennifer Cutuli at 530-221-4849 for more information.
FOUNDATIONS OF HEALING TOUCH, COURSE 1
2-Part Workshop with Christine B. Stewart, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHTP/I
Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
$295.00 with cash/check ~
$55 .00 for Mandatory Text (used for all five courses - payable to Christine Stewart)
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. This is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. Are you curious about energy therapies? Do you want to learn how to help yourself and others to reduce pain, stress, anxiety, and to promote healing? Then this is the course for you! In this two-day workshop, participants will: Learn about the human energy system, Describe personal perceptions of subtle energy/heart-centeredness, Practice techniques for deep relaxation, pain relief, stress reduction, self-care, and supportive care for acute and chronic conditions. Demonstrate how gentle touch assists in balancing the energy field, resulting in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
“SPEAK YOUR TRUTH” POETRY and PROSE OPEN MIC NIGHT
Hosted by Stephen “Shems” Smith
The Fourth Friday of Every Month
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Suggested $10 Donation per Person
You are invited to sing, speak, or play your tune, poetry, stories, songs, or comedy, at the Center’s open mic night. These can be your own compositions or pieces that speak to you. Shems will be your host. Share who you are with the rest of us, knowing you are supported and encouraged to be your true self for the world to see and hear. Come and listen, being open to a completely different point of view, encouraging, with your clapping, the sincerely gifted members of our Redding community. The audience is what makes it risky and real! A chance to be all that we can be! Arrive a few minutes early to sign up for mic time.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
More to come on the last Sunday of June…
This personal message from Rev. Sue MillerBorn is an invitation to join us in person if you can. If you have been gone for a while, it is time to stop by. June 28 marks my last official message as a Senior Minister. I have danced with the idea of retirement for several years and realized I needed to put a date down in order for it to manifest for the highest and best for all. I am walking with a heavy heart and a light heart, but it is time. A Good is unfolding in the transformation of the Center and this is what we want to celebrate together. There is a history of the Center that lives in the walls of my heart. The tender times and the best of times lead us to this celebration of our Center. Come celebrate with music and friendships that continue to lean on one another. Special guests are on their way. You are special too.
POTLUCK SUNDAY
Did you know the fourth Sunday of each month is Potluck Sunday? What does that mean? It means that you’re invited to bring a friend (or two) with you to the service that Sunday at 10:00 a.m. You’re also invited to bring a potluck dish to share in the Social Hall after the service is over. It’s a wonderful way to widen your circle of friends and let people know about our Center. We hope you and your friends will join us for Potluck Sundays!
CELEBRATING TOGETHER NEW BEGINNINGS
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
4:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M.
HONORING REV. SUE MILLERBORN’S RETIREMENT
CASTLE CRAG’S STATE PARK GROUP PICNIC AREA
20022 CASTLE CREEK ROAD, CASTELLA, CALIFORNIA
Let’s join together for a picnic on Sunday June 28 at the Castle Crags State Park Group Picnic area. Rev. Lynn Fritz is spearheading this adventure. We need to have you register for this due to limited space. Please contact Jenn Cutuli at the office if you intend to join us. What you need to know is there is a parking fee of $8.00 per car so we can try to carpool from the Center. We are looking into whether if State Park Passes will be honored. This is an alcohol and smoke/vape free-space required by park services regulations. What are you going to bring? A chair, a journal, a potluck dish, your own water bottle/beverage, and beach towel.
It is Rev. Sue’s wish to share time with the sacred trees. Forest Bathing has become her passion. We will have time to enjoy the beauty and share in some chanting and of course heart sharing with beloved community.
RSVP with Jenn.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
WITH MEL JACKSON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 ~ SEPT. 2
10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
IN THE SOCIAL HALL
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or interested in advancing your watercolor skills, come and join in on the fun. Let your inner wisdom, and creativity, shine through in this unique form of self-expression.
Please bring a palette of watercolor paints, watercolor paper or canvas, brushes, and a notebook and pen for taking notes.
SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
CERTIFICATED SOM® FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
WITH CHRISTY CARR, RScP
THURSDAYS. JULY 2 ~ JULY 30
5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
IN THE SOCIAL HALL
This 5-week class is an Essential Foundation Course based on the principles and practices of The Science of Mind. Living the best possible life takes practice, practice, practice. Discover proven practices that bring spiritual principle into action, allowing you to manifest a desired goal or intention. Through this course, which offers spiritual practices and their methods that you can begin using NOW, you will begin to see results and changes in your life.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: THIS THING CALLED YOU by Ernest Homles.
SPIRITUAL MUSIC JAM
Celebrating Spirit through Musical Instrumentation
Led by Rita “Akaysha” Avila Beech and/or Shems Smith
First Friday of Each Month (except on holidays)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Donations Gratefully Accepted
The intention is to have friends gather with drums, guitars, flutes, harmonicas, chimes, saxophones, trumpets...whatever you enjoy creating music with. The focus will be on creating a blend of harmony with our instruments to see what we discover as we get centered in the music. If you have been wanting to play a drum and feel a wee bit shy, here is your chance to blend your sound with others and never miss a beat. No one notices anything but an amazing collection of sounds that get us all moving to a divine energy that uplifts us. This is an evening of fellowship that will create itself. Let’s see what unfolds as we just let ourselves go to the beat of the music! Come have fun and engage in a spiritual practice that transports us beyond words!
EXPRESSIVE ART CLASS
WITH BOBBIE COPELAND, LMFT
SUNDAY, JULY 12,
12:30 TO 2:30 p.m.
IN THE SOCIAL HALL
$20.00 PER PERSON
Join Bobbie Copeland, artist, and licensed therapist , for a fun and engaging art experience designed to help you get in touch with and explore your own personal visual language. Thinking in images precedes our ability to think in words, and getting in touch with this process can give us profound insights, awareness, and experience of alternate ways of knowing. This class requires no previous art experience but can give already practicing artist a chance to explore the “why” of what they create. Sharing is optional and voluntary. Tools and materials are provided, and the environment and atmosphere is meant to be safe and welcoming to everyone.
BOOK CLUB
WITH ROBIN BACKSTROM, RScP
MONDAYS, JULY 13 ~ AUGUST 31, 2026
1:30 P.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
IN THE SOCIAL HALL
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
BOOK: THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS
by Sy Montgomery
In "The Soul of an Octopus," Sy Montgomery delves into the fascinating lives of octopuses, showcasing their intelligence, emotional depth, and unique personalities. The book is based on Montgomery's immersive experiences with various octopuses at aquariums and in the wild, including notable individuals like Athena, Octavia, Kali, and Karma. Each octopus displays distinct behaviors and cleverness, such as escaping enclosures and engaging in playful interactions.
Please read the first chapter prior to the start date on July 13.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
HEALING SOUND BATH WITH CRYSTAL BOWLS
Facilitated by Phoebe Fazio
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6:30 p.m. Online Only
Suggested Donation of $15 per Person
Contact Phoebe with questions. Text: (530) 953-5455. Email: pfazio23@gmail.com to register and receive the zoom link
Phoebe Fazio is offering a Healing Sound Bath only via Zoom on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. If you have any issues or don't receive the link, please contact phoebe@phoebefazio.com. Once you sign up, you will receive an email from Shining Star Productions/Phoebe Fazio with the Zoom link.
For the February 20 Sound Healing Bath, we will meet ONLINE. Good news for all of you! You can join in from the comfort of your own home. And whatever you can give will be given to the CSL, Redding.
For your best experience:
· Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed
· For the best sound, use headphones
· Adjust the volume to your liking
· Use extra pillows and blankets as needed for support
HEARTSANGHA CHOIR
Rehearsals are Usually on Thursdays Each Week (mid-August through mid-May)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (except on holidays)
No Cost to Attend
Come together with the HeartSangha Choir under the direction of Gwen Rooker accompanied by Judy Preble! To join the choir or for more information, please contact Gwen Rooker at choirqueries@gmail.com.
AWAKENING TO ONENESS WITH LIFE MEDITATION
With Jill Matthews
Second and Fourth Thursdays of Each Month (except on holidays)
6:30 to 8:00 A.M. in the Meditation Pavilion
Suggested $10 Donation per Person
Join me as we awaken more deeply to life by learning and practicing meditation and mindfulness techniques. Open to vibrant presence as we release what no longer serves us, embrace the present moment through the breath, and raise our vibration by inviting gratitude and love more fully into our lives. The teachings I share are based upon the education I received during a two-year meditation and mindfulness certification training led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. These concepts and practices also come from several years of mediation with a local monk, from a broad variety of books, and from an array of spiritual leaders. I believe there is something meaningful and significant to learn from each experience in life and from opening to a variety of methods and belief systems. My desire is to share my enthusiasm for meditation, and for deepening a connection to All. Some of my goals for this group are that together we will create a sense of deep connection and community. That our meditation group will be a place where each participant will feel safe and accepted. Where there is no one right way, and where kindness and openness are always present. We will learn various tools that can assist in living with more peace and presence in our lives. Some topic examples are:
Dealing with difficult emotions
Accessing your Higher Self
Softening around stress
Present Moment Living
Confronting Fear
Finding answers
Mental Clarity
Grounding
Gratitude
WRITE YOUR MEMOIR OR WRITE JUST FOR FUN
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Thursdays, April 23, through June 25, 2026
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
$104.00 per Person ($4 discount with cash/check payment)
During this ten-week course you will learn techniques, rules, and skills to improve your personal writing style.
CHAIR YOGA
With Claire Bay Manner
Tuesdays and Thursdays of Each Week (except on holidays)
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Pavilion
$10 per Person per Meeting
Perfect for all levels, chair Yoga is a great way to relax from head to toe without the stress of getting out of your chair. Chair Yoga adapts traditional Yoga poses so they can be done with a chair, making Yoga more accessible for people who cannot stand or lay down for long periods. Regardless of your age or what condition you are in, you can experience the health benefits of Chair Yoga. Please Note: In order to attend Chair Yoga, you must have received the newest Covid booster shot. This is because many of the attendees are elderly and some are already dealing with long-term Covid. Call Claire at 908-337-5312 or email her at cbaymanner@gmail.com with any questions.
SACRED SISTERS WOMEN’S GROUP
Hosted Rev. Sue MillerBorn with Jenny Young
Second Monday of Each Month (September through June)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
No Cost to Attend
Details coming soon!
MEN’S GROUP
With Roy Woolfstead
Second and Fourth Monday of Each Month (except on holidays)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and Online via Zoom
The Men's Group is centered around discussions and creating friendship among the men of this community. They examine topics brought by those who attend. The goal is to allow each man to become a better human being. Bring your issues, ideas, articles and poems. It is for the men in the circle to create a dynamic and safe space to explore who they are and who they want to become. Contact Roy Woolfstead at 530-246-1017 or at rdwoolf3@gmail.com with any questions about the group or for Zoom information.
HATHA YOGA
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Mondays and Wednesdays of Each Week (September through June)
5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary
$5 per Person per Evening
Traditional Hatha Yoga is a holistic Yogic path, including disciplines, postures (asana), purification procedures (shatkriya), gestures (mudra), breathing (pranayama), and meditation. The Hatha Yoga predominantly practiced in the West consists of mostly asanas understood as physical exercises (postures). It is also recognized as a stress-reducing practice that attempts to balance body and mind. Asanas teach poise, balance, and strength, and are practiced to improve the body’s physical health, and to clear the mind in preparation for meditation. We will continue our usual schedule every Monday and Wednesday as we reenter a routine for our wellbeing. Zoom option will still be available. Please feel free to contact Rev. Sue MillerBorn at shantiananda@hotmail.com with any questions.
STRIPE ONLINE GIVING
What is Stripe? Stripe is an online platform that allows church congregations to give more easily than ever. Stripe’s technology connects faith-based, nonprofit organizations nationwide. Those who participate in our Stewardship Program via credit card are encouraged to sign up with Stripe because it’s simple to do, it’s secure, and it will save the Center money because Stripe charges us lower fees than our bank does for processing credit card giving. You can already give through Stripe via the Donation page on the Center’s website. You can visit the Center’s page at Stripe at https://donate.stripe.cobJecN64hD3kq0Bo03QeAg00 to sign up or you can scan the QR code.
CATS AND THE CENTER
We have a team working on safely trapping the feral cat population explosion on our property. We will be getting them spayed or neutered to calm things down. If you would like to donate to the cause with some financial support to the team for medical expenses, please contact Lorie Barnes in the office at (530) 221-4849 or lorie@cslredding.org. Thank you.
