Exploring Spiritual Study at the Center

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  

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  

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:  ...