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.

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.

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.

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.

WRITING WITH MARY
with Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Work on your memoir or write just for fun !

WITH DR. REV. MARY MITCHELL
THURSDAYS,  October 29 through December 10
1:00 p.m. to 3: 00 p.m.

$62.00 ($2.00 DISCOUNT FOR CASH/CHECK)
OR $12.00 PER CLASS ($2.00 DICOUNT FOR CASH/CHECK)

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 per Person ($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.

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.

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!

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.

FUNDAY SCHOOL ~ CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Coordinated Mina Sanchez
Sundays During the 10:00 a.m. Service
In the Children’s Cottage and Meditation Pavilion
No Cost to Attend

The Center’s Funday School 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.

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.

Our Heartsangha Choir is hosting a fundraiser breakfast buffet in the Social Hall after service. The funds will be used for future musical guest. Please come support our Choir and the music program. 

AWARENESS BOOKSTORE

Open Monday through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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!

WITH ROBIN BACKSTROM, RScP

MONDAYS, OCTOBER 26 THROUGH DECEMBER 14, 2026

NO CLASS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23.

1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. IN THE SOCIAL HALL

DONATIONS GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED

"Reason for Hope" is Jane Goodall’s memoir and message of optimism, emphasizing compassion, environmental stewardship, and the power of individual action to create positive change.

1. In Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey, Jane Goodall reflects on her extraordinary life, from her childhood in London to her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park, and her personal spiritual journey. The memoir combines anecdotes from her early love of animals, her scientific discoveries, and her experiences with grief, fear, and loss, offering a deeply human perspective on resilience and hope. Goodall emphasizes that even in the face of global challenges, humans can make a difference through compassion and action.

SCIENCE OF MIND ® MAGAZINE STUDY GROUP
With Rev. Lisa Carson
Meets EVERY Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall

Donations appreciated.

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.

WISDOM FROM NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES
FILM AND DISCUSSION
With Rev. Lisa Carson
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Suggested $20.00 Donation per Person (no one turned away)

 Wisdom from Near Death Experiences will be offered as a way of both deepening our understanding of life and death and offering comfort to anyone who may have recently lost someone they love. Rev. Lisa will share a video about individuals who have had N.D.E.s, which include Anita Moorjani, who wrote the book Dying to Be Me and Raymond Moody talking about his groundbreaking book Life After Life. There are many people who have been resuscitated shortly after they were declared clinically dead. What they share upon awakening is revealing, compelling, and comforting. If you have lost someone or have had an N.D.E. yourself, or if you are just curious about this topic, please join us.

JAMMING WITH SPIRIT
Celebrating Spirit through Musical Instrumentation
Led by Akaysha Beech and/or Shems Smith
First Friday of Each Month (except on holidays)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Donations support the Musical Instrument Fund and the Center.

An evening of joyful play, beginning with intention in silence and letting spirit guide us with music and open hearts. Play along, sing, dance or just sit and listen. There are always plenty of extra drums, rattles and noise makers, all instruments and all ages are welcome. No prior experience necessary. Led by Steve Smith and Akaysha Beech.

PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE SANCTUARY SIDE DOOR.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND PIGGY ADOPTION EVENT  
CSLR ENDOWMENT FUNDRAISER
Annual Piggy Bank Reunion and Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by the CSLR Endowment Fund Committee
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Social Hall
Please fill and bring your piggy bank to the Social Hall for counting. Every coin, paper currency, and check donated to the Endowment Fund will grow forever. If you do not have a piggy, you can adopt one. We also accept donations in jars and in envelopes. The Endowment Fund “sacred principal” will never be spent! Only the interest generated by the fund will be used to further the vision of CSL Redding. If you are unable to attend, you may drop off your piggy bank at the Center’s Office, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. In Gratitude, We Thank You !!

SACRED SISTERS WOMEN’S GROUP
‘‘BEING GRATEFUL “
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn and Jenny Young
The Second Monday of Each Month
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
No Cost to Attend

Join us for an amusing evening together as we take a different look at what we are grateful for. We have a process that will leave you smiling. Shared experiences bring our circle of conversations into more meaningful experiences. We invite you to bring a friend and have fun. Perhaps what you come up with might just make you the center of attention at your own Thanksgiving festivities.

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.

EXPLORING THE TECHNIQUES OF E-SQUARED
WITH REV. LISA CARSON
WEDNESDAYS, November 11, to December 16, 2026
NO CLASS November 25
6:00 TO 8:00 p.m.
$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.

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

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.

POTLUCK SUNDAY
November 22, 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.

DECORATING THE CENTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Saturday, November 28 , 2026
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Let’s gather to transform the Sanctuary into a festive space for all to enjoy. There is something about stringing lights on a tree that begins the magic of the season. 

STONE SOUP FOR THE SOUL
Sunday, November 29, 2026
With Rev. Lisa Carson
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Suggested $20 Donation per Person (no one turned away)
As the nights get longer, it is important to find comfort in the simple things of life. We are combining the concept of Chicken
Soup for the Soul, along with the “Stone Soup” story, to create our workshop, Stone Soup for the Soul. We ask that each
participants bring something that is non-edible to show and put in our metaphorical pot. They can share how this item or
practice brings them comfort during the long, winter nights. No one will be forced to share, as you can just come and get
ideas. We will have a few spiritual practices shared by Rev. Lisa and each person will be able to go home with renewed
comfort and connections with others. $20 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away.

“SPEAK YOUR TRUTH” POETRY and PROSE OPEN MIC NIGHT
Hosted by Stephen “Shems” Smith
The Fourth Friday of Every Month (except on holidays)
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.