FALL BOOK CLUB
With ROBIN BACKSTROM, RScP
MONDAYS, September 14, ~ October 19.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In the Social Hall
Donations Graciously Accepted
Please read through Part 1 prior to the  first-class meeting.

 Reconnecting to the Source is a powerful new book on the science of spiritual experience by Dr. Ervin Laszlo. A well-known figure in the fields of new science, consciousness, and spirituality, Dr. Laszlo has inspired some of today's most important figures in science and philosophy. In Reconnecting to the Source, he unpacks the science behind spiritual experience, investigating the ways in which we can access realms of experience beyond the everyday. It is in these moments, when our conscious minds are in contact or perhaps even overridden by our unconscious selves, that we can explore the depths of spiritual meaning.

This revolutionary and powerful book will challenge you to reconsider the boundaries of our own experience and change how we look at the world around us.

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.

SACRED SISTERS WOMEN’S GROUP
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn, Jenny Young, and Rev. Lisa Carson
Second Monday of Each Month (September through June)
Monday, September 14, 2026
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall

“Life is not mere physical, mental, or spiritual energy.  It is a spontaneous self-existence.” ~~ Ernest Holmes

So, what did you do with your “spontaneous self-existence” this summer? We return to Sacred Sisters to enjoy the company of one another and lean into our wisdoms earned. I left the pulpit last June reciting a poem from a book that was gifted to me by Rev. Erin Syzmanski titled, Something in the Woods Loves You. We will be sharing our summer insights with one another and sections of this brilliant book to pave our way forward. Bring a journal, share your heart, lean into something new… Is there a quote from a book you want to share with the circle?

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.

SCIENCE OF MIND MAGAZINE STUDY GROUP
With Rev. Lisa Carson
Tuesdays,
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In the Social Hall
Donations graciously accepted

Gather together with Lisa to enhance your morning spiritual practices. For all levels of understanding. Magazines will be available for purchase in the bookstore. This group is suitable for drop -ins, attend weekly or whenever you can.

THE CREATIVE WORD:
UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT
CERTIFICATED SCIENCE OF MIND®COURSE                                                       With Judi Carmi, RScP Wednesday, September 16 to October 14,2026 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the Social Hall $52.00 ($50.00 with cash/check payment)
$42.00 ($40 cash/check) for Optional Class Certificate

The Spiritual Mind Treatment is a five-module, deeply interactive     journey into affirmative prayer that helps you move from simply         understanding the steps to actually living them in your daily life. Through discussion  and lots of practice you’ll build confidence, deepen your faith, and experience how daily Spiritual Mind Treatment can transform your relationship to life and create sense of connection with the Divine.

Required text: Built on Faith: Transform Your Life Through Affirmative Prayer by Lezlie Goodwin

EMBODYING OUR GLOBAL VISION
“A Path to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging”
Certificated Science of Mind Class: Consciousness Coursework
With Charlie Born, RScP, and Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Tuesdays, September 15 to October 13, 2026
6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Online via Zoom Only
Pre-Registration Requested by Sunday, September 13, 2026
$52 per Person ($2 discount for cash/check)
$42 per Person ($2 discount for cash/check) for Optional Class Certificate

Charlie Born, RScP, and Rev. Sue MillerBorn are teaching this relevant course about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB). Understanding and not just assuming we understand, we will take a deep dive into these principles as related to spiritual living as a gateway into more authentically understanding our responsibilities to “love our neighbors.” Challenging ourselves to carefully explore DEIJB is core to recognizing our own filters, implicit biases, and hidden beliefs. One of the greatest teachings of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, is to “not make assumptions.” We will have enriching conversations about why this matters in today’s world. Pre-registration is appreciated so we can provide you with the study materials in a timely manner. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~~ Gandhi. This is a step forward….

Watercolor class with Mel Jackson
Wednesdays, September 9, to October 14, 2026
THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE
10 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Social Hall
$ 62.00 ($2.00 discount for cash/check)
Or $12.00 per class ($2.00 discount for cash/check)
Mel Jackson has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has been teaching both public and private classes for decades. 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.

POWERING YOUR DECISION
Certificated Science of Mind® Class: Consciousness Coursework
With Rev. Lisa Carson
Thursdays, September  17, to November 5, 2026
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
$83.00 ($80.00  with cash/check)
+ Optional Class Certificate $42.00 ( $40.00 with cash/check)

There aren’t many people in the world who have made a greater impact on how to power up the process of decision making than Dr. Raymond Charles Barker. An early leader in the New Thought movement, he was a student of Dr. Ernest Holmes, served as president of the Religious Science Institute, and founded the First Church of Religious Science in   Manhattan. In 1968, he published his classic book, The Power of Decision, which propelled his ministry to such heights that its Sunday meetings were held at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center.

The four main objectives of the class are:

  Achieve better results with confidence and clarity on all aspects of life.

  Awareness of a pathway that uncovers greater ideas that reside within, enabling students to attract new and empowering adventures into their lives

Gain a mastery in applying practical spiritual tools and exercises to make the best decisions about health, happiness, creativity, and overall fulfillment

The power to release thoughts that no longer serve and offer a hands-on self-assessment to deepen spiritual understanding and strengthen a relationship with the Divine Nature of the Universe.

WRITING CLASS WITH DR. REV. MARY MITCHELL
WRITING ON EMPTY
By Natalie Goldberg
In this beautifully written, inspiring personal account, Natalie shares her harrowing journey out of creative paralysis and back onto the page.

WITH DR. REV. MARY MITCHELL
THURSDAYS,  SEPT. 17, ~ OCT. 22
1:00 p.m. to 3: 00 p.m.
In the COTTAGE
$62.00 ( $2.00 DISCOUNT FOR CASH/CHECK)
OR $12.00 PER CLASS ( $2.00 DICOUNT FOR CASH/CHECK)

S.O.A.R.: SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE RENEWED
ADVENTURE AWAITS!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time TBA
 JOIN US on Saturday, September 19, for McCloud Falls. The full details will be emailed out and posted on our SOAR Facebook page the week of our event. You are welcome to contact Cher Matthews at cher321@sbcglobal.net or (530) 209-4391 or for more information. Join our SOAR Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/165707170669160

AUTUMN EQUINOX GATHERING
Sunday, September 20, 2026
11:45 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
$20.00 suggested donation

 
We will come together in the sanctuary at 11:45 a.m., and Rev. Lisa will lead us in a mindfulness practice, as we harvest gratitude in our lives. Through several rituals, based on ancient traditions, we will   personalize and embody the energy of autumn. We will focus on the balance of day and night, darkness and light and become empowered to move through challenges, welcome blessings and balance, as we step into the new season.

EXPLORING THE TECHNIQUES OF E-SQUARED
WITH REV. LISA CARSON
WEDNESDAYS, SEPT. 23, to OCTOBER 21,
6:00 TO 8:00 p.m. ON ZOOM
$52.00 ($50.00 with cash or check payment)
During this five-week class you will:
Learn that you are the co-creator of your life.
Consciousness affects reality.
Conduct nine experiments to discover your abilities.
E-Squared could best be described as a lab manual with simple experiments to prove once and for all that reality is malleable, that consciousness trumps matter, and that you shape your life with your mind. Rather than take it on faith, you are invited to conduct nine 48-hour experiments to prove there really is a positive, loving, totally hip force in the universe. Yes, you read that right. It says prove.
The experiments, each of which can be conducted with absolutely no money and very little time expenditure, demonstrate that spiritual principles are as dependable as gravity, as consistent as Newton’s laws of motion. For years, you’ve been hoping and praying that spiritual principles are true. E-Squared lets you know it for sure.

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.

“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.

POTLUCK SUNDAY
August 23, 2026
After the Service in the Social Hall

Please bring a friend or two with you and 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 Sunday.

 If this day is your first visit with us, please stay and enjoy lunch , we welcome you.

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, OCTOBER 4, 2026
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
IN THE SOCIAL HALL
$20.00 PER PERSON (includes materials)

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.

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

Watercolor Holiday Cards and Paintings
With Mel Jackson
Wednesdays, October 21, to December 16, 2026
NO CLASS WEDNESDAY 11/25/26
10 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Social Hall
$205.00 ($5.00 discount for cash/check)
Or $ 27.00 per class ($2.00 discount for cash/check)
Instructor Mel will provide cards/envelopes and paper.

Mel Jackson has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has been teaching both public and private classes for decades. 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, brushes, and a notebook and pen for taking notes.

RUMI CARAVAN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Social Hour 6:00 –7:00 p.m. wine and appetizers
Performance 7:00 –9:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation $20.00 per Person
No one turned away
Rumi’s Caravan brings to life the rich tradition of ecstatic poetry, featuring the mystical poems of Rumi, Hafiz, Rilke, Mary Oliver, and others, recited by heart and performed in the ecstatic tradition. Now in its 24th year, Rumi’s Caravan is a 100-percent, volunteer-run group of poets and community leaders who     believe in the power of poetry to enlighten the human condition.  Its mission is to awaken delight in the heart and to restore the soul of the world through ecstatic poetry.  Lavish attire is encouraged.

New Members Tea
Sunday, October 25, 2026
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On the Patio and in the Foyer
If you are new to attending the Center and would like an opportunity to meet the Board of Directors, Ministers, and Practitioners and ask questions this is just the event for you !

SAVE THE DATE:
OLD TIME FUN HALLOWEEN CHILDREN’S PARTY 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
In the Cottage
ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED.
The Sunday Funday team is planning an evening of old-time games, treats and more. Arrive in costume.

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALING TOUCH, COURSE 1
2-Part Workshop with Christine B. Stewart, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHTP/I
Dates to Be Announced
Times to Be Announced
$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. 

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALING TOUCH, COURSE 1
2-Part Workshop with Christine B. Stewart, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHTP/I
Dates to Be Announced
Times to Be Announced
$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.