Do You Help Make Your Community Radically Welcoming?

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Join Dr. Edward to Explore The Power of Radical Welcome

We're thrilled to extend a warm invitation to an upcoming transformative workshop, delving deep into the heart of cultivating a radically welcoming spiritual community. This enriching event is open to all, and we're delighted to offer it for FREE to our dedicated volunteers who embody the spirit of welcoming. Radical welcome is a vital skill for our valued volunteers, who contribute to the warmth and inclusivity of our community. However, each one of us plays a role in fostering an environment of heartfelt belonging, connection, and inclusiveness.


Workshop Details:

  • Date: Sunday, October 15

  • Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

  • Location: Sanctuary at the Center

  • Speaker: Dr. Edward Viljoen

  • Registration Link to come

Why This Workshop Matters: Have you ever contemplated the significance of being a welcoming presence within our spiritual journey? In a world that often amplifies differences, it's paramount to embody qualities of warmth, kindness, and radical welcome in order to emphasize our shared oneness. Dr. Edward Viljoen, our esteemed Senior Minister, will skillfully guide us through the art of transforming welcome into a spiritual practice.

Exploring Key Concepts:

  • Unconscious Barriers: We'll delve into the subtle ways our preferences influence our interactions, often leading to the unintentional exclusion of those who don't fit predefined norms.

  • Hidden Beliefs: Similar to the teachings of Science of Mind, we'll investigate how concealed beliefs can unconsciously shape our behaviors, inadvertently creating barriers for others.

  • Embracing Oneness: At the heart of this workshop lies the nurturing of a profound sense of oneness. We'll explore how to embrace everyone, celebrating their uniqueness and disregarding external differences.

  • Styles of Welcome: Discover techniques for engaging with individuals of diverse personalities, whether introverted, extroverted or somewhere in between.

  • Your Role in the Community: Learn how to embody the principle of radical welcome, even if you're not formally part of our volunteer teams.

We invite you to join us on this enlightening journey of self-discovery and community enrichment. By participating, you'll contribute to the creation of an atmosphere where everyone feels genuinely valued and embraced. Let's come together on Sunday, October 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, in the Sanctuary at the Center. Your presence is integral to our shared mission of fostering inclusivity, connection, and the spirit of radical welcome.

More information at www.cslsr.org



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