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Your Word Is Your Wand: The Power of Spoken Affirmation

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Sunday, Sept. 27 • 1 to 3 pm Words carry power. Florence Scovel Shinn taught this in 1928, and the idea remains alive today: what we speak, we tend to create. This 90-minute workshop draws on Shinn's classic text to explore affirmations as a living practice. Shinn believed that a person holds the power to change an unhappy condition by waving over it the wand of spoken words, and this class puts that idea directly in your hands. You will work with affirmations the way a mantra works, through repetition, rhythm, and presence. Shinn described supply as released through faith and the spoken word, and we will explore what it feels like to speak with that kind of conviction. The session includes reflection on why enthusiasm matters, how to work with an affirmation until it feels true, and what shifts when you bring genuine feeling to the words you repeat. Whether you are new to affirmations or deepening an existing practice, this workshop offers a framework, an experience, a...

Foundations of Science of Mind (Brand New!)

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Mondays, Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 • 6 to 8:30 pm Every spiritual practice begins with the basics, and that’s what you will learn in our all new Foundations of Science of Mind. Completely redesigned for the modern student, you will learn how to meditate, use Spiritual Mind Treatment (also known as affirmative prayer), and the core principles that underlie our teaching. And you will learn how to use all of these tools to uplift your daily life. Each class is interactive and designed to engage the Spirit within through group exercises, inspirational readings, and a community of peers learning alongside you.   Not just for beginners, Foundations is a great way to brush up on the pillars of the Science of Mind, ensuring your practice serves you well in every area of your life.   Teachers: Peggy Weber, RScP and Lorena Fisher, RScP Cost: $180 (Discounts and scholarships available) Core Class • 6 weeks On Zoom   Counts as a Foundational prerequisite for Licensed Prayer Practitioner trai...

Conscious Parenting

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Thursdays, Sept. 3 – 24 • 6 pm  Parenting presents many challenges. How can we approach these challenges from the very best our consciousness can offer?  This is what you will learn in Conscious Parenting, led by our Youth Coordinator, Jennifer Caldwell. Over four weeks you will explore modern literature on conscious parenting, as well as how you can incorporate  your Science of Mind practices to bring a sense of ease and flow to your family. Teachers: Jennifer Caldwell Cost: $50 suggested love offering Spiritual Enrichment Course • 4 weeks On Zoom Register:    https://cslsr.org/category/classes /  

Living in Presence

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In Person on Thursdays, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1 at 10:30 am On Zoom on Saturdays, Sept. 5 – Oct. 3 at 10:30 am Sharing ideas, experiences and a variety of spiritual practices, each one of us will discover our own unique ways to be more present to life. It’s not surprising that busyness, daily challenges, news, and more may make it hard for you to stay present. In this five-week course, we’ll explore a variety of practices and teachings to assist you in navigating your day.  Here are the topics for each session: • What brings you here? • It’s okay to want things, people, experiences • Everyone loves a good mystery • No mud, no lotus • All in all in all   Join us as we shift from just getting through the day to being present to Life.   Teacher: Rev. Tara Steele Cost: $35 - $100 sliding scale  

New Member Orientation Class

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Sunday, Aug. 9 • 1 to 3 pm What does it mean to be a member at our Center? Members are active, loyal, and supporting of our community. It’s how we claim the Center for Spiritual Living as our “spiritual home.” Membership at our Center also comes with many benefits: one-time emergency financial assistance after a year’s membership; a free spiritual coaching session with one of our licensed prayer practitioners; a free workshop; and a coupon for our bookstore. Members also are empowered to vote on business items in our annual member meeting. Join Rev. Russ to find out how our Center works, how to navigate our website to find exactly what you need, and to say “yes” to being a member in our community. Teachers: Rev. Russ Legear Cost: FREE Workshop In person and on Zoom  

Ancient Wisdom and the Science of Mind

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Thursdays, Aug. 6 – Sept. 3 • 6 to 8:30 pm Discover how the spiritual insights of the ages come alive in our daily lives. Ancient Wisdom and Science of Mind invites you to explore the timeless teachings of cultures across the world and see how beautifully they harmonize with the Science of Mind Declaration of Principles. Together we will trace the living thread of spiritual thought as it flows from the past into the present moment. Through engaging exploration and meaningful spiritual practice, you will deepen your understanding of the Declaration of Principles and gather wisdom drawn from diverse traditions. Along the way you will develop a genuine appreciation for the evolution of spiritual thought and the many ways it continues to express itself today. By the end of our time together, you will carry practical tools for weaving ancient wisdom into your own experience and into your ongoing Science of Mind practice. Come join us for a journey that honors where we have been and illumina...

Zhuangzi and the Dao: Effortless Living

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Tuesdays, Aug. 4 – 25 • 6 pm  Have you ever heard a story that changed the way you look at the world?  At its core, Daoism seeks to teach how we can live effortless lives. It does this by focusing on harmony and balance, and also by helping to lift the veil that can sometimes emphasize opposites like good and evil.  One way it does this is through stories. Particularly folk stories that appear in the Zhuangzi, one of the most important Daoist texts.  In this four week class, we will explore the fun and creative tales that emphasize the deep spiritual truths contained within Daoism, while also using them to build our own effortless Science of Mind spiritual practice.   Teachers: Rev. Russ Legear Cost: $35 - 100 Spiritual Enrichment Course • 4 weeks In person and on Zoom  Registration here:  https://cslsr.org/category/classes/