Exploring Spiritual Study at the Center

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...

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/    

Affirmative prayer is a practice many of us hear referenced each week at Sunday service. It stands as a core practice of Science of Mind, yet for many people it can feel like a specialized skill, something practiced by ministers and prayer practitioners. What if Spiritual Mind Treatment is a doorway anyone can walk through? A simple, direct way to connect with the Divine Mystery? In this four-week class, we'll explore SMT through the perspectives of mystics across traditions: Christian, Feminist, and Modern. Each perspective offers its own entry point, its own language, its own way of touching the sacred. From there, we'll use what we've gathered to craft our own treatments. In the final class, students will have the opportunity to write SMTs for each other, practicing this living art in community. Class Details Dates: Tuesdays, July 14–Aug 4 Time: 10:30 am–12:00 pm Teacher: Anne Marie Cheney, RScP Cost: $50-100, sliding scale Format: In person at the Cente...

What would a Science of Mind approach to recovery from addiction look like? Conscious Recovery begins with a foundational idea: beneath every addictive pattern lives an essential self, whole and complete. Addictive behaviors develop as ways of managing pain and wounds that have gone unaddressed. When we trace a behavior back to its root, we find a person trying to cope, trying to survive, trying to feel okay. This root can be reached through steady inner work. Unlearning beliefs that no longer serve us, shifting how we perceive ourselves and our experiences, and practicing forgiveness, compassion, and gratitude open a path back to that wholeness. For those in recovery, this workshop offers practical tools for returning to the self that has been there all along. Workshop Details Date: Sunday, March 19 Time: 1:00–4:00 pm Teachers: Denise Pool, RScP, and Marielle Taylor, MSP, SUDCC IV Cost: $25-45, sliding scale Format: In person at the Center  Register here:  ...

What stories do you carry about growing older? Many of us absorb messages early in life about what aging takes away: energy, opportunity, relevance, choice. These messages settle in quietly, and over time they shape how we move through each decade. What if aging held something else? What if the years ahead brought more vitality, more purpose, more meaning, and more freedom? This is the inquiry at the heart of The Aging Journey, a four-week Spiritual Enrichment Course with Chris Kelly. Together, we'll turn toward the wisdom that already lives within each of us, wisdom that is creative, responsive, and still growing. Each Tuesday afternoon offers space to reflect, to question old assumptions, and to discover what becomes possible when we meet this stage of life with curiosity.   Register here:    https://cslsr.breezechms.com/form/TAG2026   Class Details Dates: Tuesdays, July 7–28 Time: 3:00–4:30 pm Teacher: Chris Kelly Cost: $50-100, sliding scale Format: In...

Thursdays, May 7 – May 28 • 6 to 8 pm Explore Pema Chödrön's Start Where You Are through the lens of Science of Mind in this four-week class on acceptance as a spiritual practice. We'll look at how we relate to ourselves—the habits of self-criticism, the quiet war many of us wage against who we really are—and how that shapes the way we see others. Along the way we'll work with concepts like maitri (unconditional friendliness toward oneself), tonglen meditation, and the Science of Mind teaching that wholeness isn't something we bui...