MINISTER’S MESSAGE
In Living Color

“Owning our way and loving ourselves through is the bravest thing we will ever do.” ~~ Brené Brown

This month we meet our heart of Understanding our way of meeting the needs and feelings of others that have something wise and true to teach us. Perhaps they are the ones we pass by because we are uncomfortable with our lack of understanding. They are the ones often referred to as the “marginalized people.” But no one should feel they are cast away into such a “category.” I remember when I travelled to India and witnessed the caste system. The “untouchables” was the term others described them as. I was told that it was their destiny to remain in the caste they were born into ... so the story goes. A fellow traveler commented that they were glad the United States didn’t have such a class system. I was paused in reflection and replied, “We might have something worse.” It seems humanity and sociology have labelled these separations and categories to define social structure.

We stay true to the CSL Global Vision that says: “We see a world in which each and every person lives in alignment with their highest spiritual principle, emphasizing unity with God and connection with each other; a world in which individually and collectively we are called to a higher state of consciousness and action. We envision humanity awakening to its spiritual magnificence and discovering the creative power of thought; a world where each and every person discovers their own personal power and ability to create an individual life that works within a world that works for everyone.”

We explore our way together to empower our understanding and acceptance of all beings and face off the unfortunate consciousness of exclusion. Let us truly celebrate unity and diversity and our unique sense belonging. We each have the right to be here and experience life in full color.

Blessing our way is love and respect.

Rev. Sue MillerBorn

LANDSCAPE SEVA DAY
Lead by Diana Woolfstead and Charlie Born
Usually the Second Saturday of Each Month (except on holidays)
Usually from 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 at 530-246-1017 for more information.

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 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.

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.

HELP! PLEASE! OUR CHILDREN ARE CALLING TO YOU!

Our Children’s Program is looking for dedicated teachers to be in service once a month to help shape the spiritual understanding of these beautiful faces of God. Bonnie Lantiegne, our dedicated Children’s Church Director, has asked several times over the summer for volunteers to step forth and be a part of this rewarding leg of ministry to children. So far, no one has answered the call. We would be so grateful for a couple of people willing to commit to one Sunday a month in service to the children. In gratitude for your commitment, we offer you a scholarship to one certificated Science of Mind® class as you deepen your own spiritual understanding. Email Bonnie with any questions at tarbon@sbcglobal.net or call her (530) 722-7304.

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.

AWARENESS BOOKSTORE
Open Sundays
11:00 to 11:30 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!

BOOK CLUB - THE FUTURE HUMAN: NEW WAYS OF LIVING AND BEING ON EARTH
With Robin Backstrom, RScP
Mondays, May 12 to June 16, 2025
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall
Donations Gratefully Accepted

Revelations from the Z’s about why lies ahead. Humanity is facing an unprecedented phase of evolution, planetary revolution, and the acceleration of time. More and more people are seeking guidance as they wake up to a connection with something far bigger than what they were taught about human life. Channeled by Lee Harris and prompted by Regina Meredith’s incisive questions, Lee’s guides, the Z’s, expose the lies promulgated throughout history and explain the past and the future. The Z’s remind us that everyone on Earth in being affected by waves of higher consciousness now flooding the planet. Meant to be experienced, absorbed, and understood, the message from the Z’s is unequivocal: creating a new world is your job. The Future Human tells you why and how.

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 (except on holidays)
$5 per Person per Evening

Traditional Hatha Yoga is an 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.

CHAIR YOGA
With Claire Bay Manner
Usually Tuesdays and Thursdays of Each Week (except on holidays)
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Meditation 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: Starting in October, in order to attend Chair Yoga, you must have received the newest Covid-19 Bivalent 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.

THE PRAYERS and MEDITATIONS of YOGANANDA
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn
First and Third Tuesday of Each Month (except on holidays)
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
All Donations Benefit the Meditation Pavilion

Rev. Sue MillerBorn invites you to share in the spiritual practices outlined in the traditions of Paramahansa Yogananda. All are welcome to attend to sit in basic meditation. Enjoy the beautiful wisdom of Yogananda through lesson and song. Please contact Rev. Sue at shantiananda@hotmail.com with any questions.

CHANGE YOUR THINKING, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Certificated Science of Mind® Class: Foundation Coursework
With Judith “Judi” Carmi, RScP
Wednesdays, June 18 to July 23, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
$60 to $62 by June 18; $90 to $93 Thereafter + Optional $40 to 42 Class Certificate Fee (all depending on payment type)
Please note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life is a course that empowers students to apply Science of Mind® principles, practices, and methods in three crucial aspects of life. Through lectures, experiential exercises, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical tools to cultivate thriving relationships, unlock abundance & prosperity, and promote overall well-being. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate Science of Mind® teachings into daily life in a way that creates more awareness and space for practical application and transformation.

REALITY RETREAT
Three-Fold Mindfulness of Breath, Sound, and Mind
With Nithya Ram
Thursdays Each Week (except on holidays)
9:00 to 9:45 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.

WRITE YOUR MEMOIR! IT’S TRULY A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Non-Certificated Class with Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Thursdays, June 19 to August 21, 2025
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
$100 to $104 by June 19; $150 to $155 Thereafter (all depending on payment type)
Please Note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

We will use the book, Old Friend from Far Away, by Natalie Goldberg for the journey of kick starting the process of writing your memoir. I’ve been reading Natalie’s books on writing for years and this one is exceptional. Here are some thoughts from her introductory pages:

“A memoir is not a chronological pronouncement of the facts of your life. It doesn’t cling to an orderly procession of time and dates. Rather, it encompasses the moment…the moment that mattered.”

“A memoir is structured on the meandering way we remember. It’s an examination of the zigzag nature of how our mind works. For instance, just the thought of Cheerios ricochets back to a broken fence in our backyard one spring morning, then hops over to the first time we stood before a mountain and understood kindness. A smell, a taste―and a whole world flares up. What does our time on this earth add up to?”

Now can you see why this is class is so special?! Natalie recommends an easy-to-write-in notebook and a pen that enables you to write fast. BEFORE EACH CLASS: There are readings and short exercises to complete before each class, including the first class. During class, we will voluntarily share what we’ve written and learn from each other, but keeping personal writings to yourself is respected. During class, we’ll also do some short, five-minute writings that sheE recommends and occasionally she has a test for us as we progress. Questions? Call or email Mary at (530) 347-0996 or revmary49@gmail.com.

WHEN THE EARTH SINGS
Brittany Loewen Brings Meditative Sound to Redding
Thursday, June 19, 2025
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
$25 per Person (additional donations accepted)

Center for Spiritual Living, Redding will be filled with something rare and resonant. For one night only, vocal sound artist and healing arts practitioner, Brittany Loewen, will bring her immersive concert experience, When the Earth Sings: Live in Concert, to town as part of her West Coast debut album tour.

The concert is best described as a meditative sound journey: a fusion of intuitive vocals, words that reflect nature’s beauty, crystal singing bowls, and sacred instruments, all designed to open the heart, soothe the nervous system, and reconnect listeners with themselves and the Earth.

Attendees are invited to engage while seated in chairs, surrounded by sonic textures that have been described as “soul-stirring” and “otherworldly” – a container for deep listening and gentle transformation.

Brittany, who performs under the name Celeste Sound Alchemy, is no stranger to performance. A classically trained opera singer turned sound healing artist, she now devotes her voice to what she calls “sound medicine.” Drawing on both her technical expertise and spiritual practice, her work weaves together vocal improvisation with vibrational healing tools to guide listeners into states of calm and connection.

When the Earth Sings, her debut album, reflects that same mission: to bridge the inner world with the natural world through sound. Each track serves as a portal inviting listeners into deeper relationship with their bodies, their breath, and the rhythms of the Earth.

The Redding stop is part of a selective tour that includes stops in San Diego, Los Angeles, Ojai, Mount Shasta, Portland, and Seattle, giving local residents a rare opportunity to experience Loewen’s rising artistry in an intimate setting.

Tickets for the one-hour event are $25, with additional donations welcomed to support Brittany’s ongoing work in healing arts and community-based sound experiences.

Redding’s wellness and music appreciating communities alike will enjoy this special evening, part of a wider celebration of inner resonance, earth connection, and sound as medicine.

S.O.A.R.: SPIRIT of ADVENTURE RENEWED
ADVENTURE ALWAYS AWAITS!
Usually the Third Saturday of Each Month (January through October)
No Cost to Attend

JOIN US on Saturday, June 21, when we will enjoy a special SOAR Seven Scenic Bridges Tour. Gary Solberg has planned an incredible adventure for us! The full details will be emailed out and posted the week of our event.

Mark your calendars for our July adventure on Saturday, July 19, when we will enjoy a day in Mt. Shasta for the Grey Butte Trail, McBride Springs and the Peace Garden.

Email Cher Matthews at cher321@sbcglobal.net or call her cell phone at (530) 209-4391 to get added to the SOAR email distribution list for up-to-date tour information and/or last-minute itinerary changes.

You are welcome to join our SOAR  Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/165707170669160/.

KIRTAN TO BLESS OUR WAY AND HONOR SUMMER SOLSTICE
Hosted by Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Saturday June 21, 2025
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Suggested $15.00 Donation per Person

Gather in reverence to honor the shifting of time and an honoring of the Earth Cycles. We will enjoy rituals, prayers, and spiritual practices to engage with. Join in the sacred sound of drums and even attempt to dance in a circle! Festive, sincere, and fun. All are welcome.

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.

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 Lorie Barnes at 530-221-4849 for more information.

AWAKENING TO ONENESS WITH LIFE MEDITATION
With Jill Matthews
Second and Fourth Thursdays of Each Month (except on holidays)
6:30 to 8:00 p.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

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALING TOUCH, COURSE 1
Workshop with Christine B. Stewart, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHTP/I
Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
$295 to $305 Early Bird (by Sunday, June 15, 2025 - depending on payment type - payable to CSLR)
$325 to $336 Regular Tuition (after June 15, 2025 - depending on payment type - payable to CSLR)
+ $55 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 paid, 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.

Christine B. Stewart, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHTP/I, is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Healing Touch Instructor, and Certified Stress Management Instructor, with training in Mind-Body Medicine. Christine has been providing Healing Touch to patients since 2008 and is passionate about sharing this heart-centered healing modality with care providers, patients, families, and students. Christine has been recognized for her work with Healing Touch in the hospital setting and has been a featured keynote speaker at national conferences.

“SPEAK YOUR TRUTH” POETRY and PROSE OPEN MIC NIGHT
Hosted by Stephen “Shems” Smith
Usually 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.

“THE GRACE OF AGING” SAGE WORKSHOP
Aging and Awareness
Hosted by Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
Suggested $20.00 Donation per Person

Recently, Shirley Wade, one of our wisest elders, pointed me to a book by Deepak Chopra, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind…the Quantum Alternative to Growing Old. What a wonderful book for us to explore in the Sage Group! We will focus our gathering in June on the topic of Aging and Awareness. Please join us to renew your spirit and shift your perspective on living long and healthy lives.

MOON CIRCLE
Theme: TBA
Herb: TBA
With Laurie Buckman
Saturday, June 28, 2025
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
Suggested $10 Donation per Person (no one turned away)
Maximum of 15 Attendees (ages 12 and up)

We now invite Men as well to do this work of vulnerability with us and develop divine balance. We meet as Women have for centuries to share our awareness of moon cycles and to set conscious intention. We have broadened our scope to help us hone in our strengths to focus on our greatest potential this year, for use to bring about the magic and miracles in our day-to-day lives. We now invite Men while still looking to herbs, natural time, and pure elements to remind us of our soul's purpose. We bring in tools to engage our power to be the change we want to see in the world.

FRIENDSHIP SUNDAYS

Did you know the last Sunday of each month is Friendship 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 Friendship Sundays!

SPIRITUAL MUSIC JAM
Celebrating Spirit through Musical Instrumentation
Led by Shems Smith and Margo Franciose with Michael Harris
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!

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Second Thursday of Each Month (except on holidays)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Social Hall
Donations Are Welcome

Caring for a loved one is difficult work. At times it can leave a strong person feeling overwhelmed and stressed. ~~ From The Heart of the Caregiver by Mary Tutterow

If that’s you, then you’re invited to join us as we learn how to be the most centered and compassionate caregivers we can be. This is a monthly support group meeting, so come when you can, get to know others and how they handle the most challenging situations. We will help each other along the path of being centered caregivers in today’s world. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Dr. Mary at (530) 347-0996 or email her at revmary49@gmail.com.

DANCE CHURCH
With Dawn Michaela
Second Friday of Each Month
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
$20 per Person (with cash or check)
$21 per Person (with credit card)
Limited to 33 Participants
Please note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

For thousands of years, humans have used dance as a spiritual practice to connect with God, with the earth, and with themselves. The beat of the drums, the rhythm of breath, the sway of the body – this is ancient medicine. Dance Church is silent disco style ecstatic dance designed to reconnect you to this practice, to move not for performance but for healing, for release, and for prayer. The music will be your guide and you shake off the weight of the world, breathe deeply, expand your awareness, and surrender to the rhythm that has always lived within you. Whether you sway with your eyes closed, stomp and spin, or simply stand with a hand on your heart, there is no wrong way – only your way. No dance experience needed. Ages 12+. Bring water, and wear clothes you can move in.

SACRED AMERICA, SACRED WORLD
Non-Certificated Class
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Saturdays, July 12 to August 16, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Social Hall
$60 to $62 by 7/12; $90 to $93 Thereafter (depending on payment type)
Please Note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

This book is a crash course on the intersection of politics, spirituality, and citizens. Like the three-legged stool, all are required for the United States to fulfill its potential. The author, Stephen Dinan (founder of the Shift Network) offers a highly compelling blueprint for engaging in deep and totally achievable global transformation. He outlines a clear path toward healing the rifts that have separated us and, by appreciating our differences and uniting in common cause, we can help to create a world worth passing on to our children. Join in these deep discussions that promise to be eye-opening on many levels.

THE ESSENCE OF THE SCIENCE OF MIND MEETING
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Usually The Second Sunday of Each Odd Numbered Month
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Conference Room
No Cost to Attend

Dr. Mary will share the history of Centers for Spiritual Living and this Center, share information about Science of Mind®, and answer questions. This is one of two required meetings for becoming a member of the Center.

MUSIC CIRCLE/CONCERT
With Gary Lynn Floyd
Sunday, July 27, 2025
11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Cost TBD

Join one of New Thought’s most beloved musicians as Gary joins us as both our guest musician and as a performing artist! More details will be in next month’s newsletter, so mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed musical event!

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
Non-Certificated Class
With Christy Carr, RScP
Thursdays, July 31 to September 11, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Social Hall
$60 to $62 by 7/31; $90 to 93 Thereafter (depending on payment type)
Please Note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Second Sunday of Every Even Numbered Month (except on holidays)
11:15 to 12:15 p.m. in the Conference Room

Rev. Mary Mitchell will share what membership means, information about the Center and answer questions. This is one of two required meetings for becoming a member of the Center.

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.

SACRED SISTERS WOMEN’S GROUP
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Second Monday of Each Month (September through June)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
No Cost to Attend

Celebrate the Spiritual journey of women together. Join us for insights and practices that empower our connection to the Divine. Feel free to open up to one another in conversation in a safe, welcoming environment. Be willing to nourish yourself on all levels and renew your Spirit as you get to know yourself and the women around you.

BEADING THERAPY SOCIAL SESSION
Workshop with Christy Carr, RScP
Second Saturday of Each Month
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall
$15 per Person

Looking for something fun to do?! Join Christy Carr to make beautiful pieces of art with beads. She will supply all the beads and string needed for you to bead your own piece of art, along with snacks, great company, and lots of laughs! If you haven’t beaded before, here’s your chance to learn something new.

RAINBOW LOVE CIRCLE OF CONNECTION
All LGBTQIA+ Social/Peer Support Group
With Christy Carr, RScP
Second Saturday of Each Month (except on holidays)
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Social Hall
No Cost to Attend

Come OUT! We are here to support you. ❤ A group that joins together in love and acceptance for everyone! This is a safe place to be yourself and have a voice. As we delve into our conversations of challenges and celebrations, we bridge our understanding with compassion and acceptance. We grow in friendship and community. This support group is facilitated by Christy, who has a passion for inclusion and diversity in our spiritual community.

WHISPERS OF JOY!
Sacred Sisters Women’s Retreat
At St. Rita’s Retreat Center in Medford, Oregon
Hosted by Rev. Sue MillerBorn
October 24 through 26, 2025
Friday, at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
$50 to $52 Non-Refundable Deposit to Hold Your Spot Starting Now
$325 to $336 Total per Woman (all payments depend on type)
Limited to 29 Attendees
Please Note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

Ladies! We are going North again! As we prepare for our annual women’s retreat at St. Rita’s Retreat Center, we are looking forward to another joyful experience of connecting with each other - dancing, singing, playing, sharing, and inspiring one another with amazing insights that light up our lives. Reserve your space now by contacting Lorie Barnes in the office at lorie@cslredding.org or call her at (530) 221-4849. Payment in full due by Sunday, September 7, 2025.