MINISTER’S MESSAGE: THE GENTLE WAY

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” ~~
Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

We take time to pause to remember how important it is to be gentle with ourselves on the journey of life. So many moments in our unfolding experiences inspire us. Yet, many others tempt us to veer off course. It is in those surprise moments when we are suddenly reeling with disappointments or are hurled into a dark night of the soul that we find ourselves feeling wounded and desperate for relief. We want to run and hide, to retreat until the story goes away. We might even start berating ourselves for not being good enough or worthy enough. Those voices of blame and shame amp up and we get smaller inside. But the holy way is always keeping a portal open for ourselves to know our Self. Being gentle with ourselves is our first resource. It is okay to withdraw temporarily to find your ground. However, in the aloneness, we can be left with our own head voice if we aren’t careful. This invitation to lighten up and be gentle is for all of us to remember to take care of our soul self. We meet life with a compassionate heart and find our way. Often that means reaching out to someone you trust. It also involves looking deeply within and with a smile of understanding. We can do this wholeheartedly to mend our sense of brokenness and bring us closer to abiding in our divine nature.

We celebrate the return of Rev. Dr. Andrea Asebedo to our Center to highlight the month of April! She is helping with a special Sacred Sisters Women’s Earth Day celebration on April 20. Then she’s bringing us her wisdom in the Sunday message on April 21, followed by a workshop for everyone to enjoy, “Through the Secret Door: The Mystics Way of Receiving Guidance and Connection to the Divine.”  It will be a very special weekend, so look ahead and mark your calendars today!

Happy Springtime, everyone!  Renewal is all around us!

Blessings of love,

  Rev. Sue MillerBorn

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, REDDING
NEW SENIOR MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE
INVITATION FOR COMMUNITY INTENTION AND SUPPORT
UPDATE and COMMUNITY PRAYER

The Center's search for a new Senior Minister continues. The Search Committee and Rev. Sue will keep you updated as we move forward. As always, we appreciate your continued support and sharing any input or questions you have about the process and your thoughts about a new Senior Minister. Please join us in our community prayer.

Community Prayer

There is only One... One spirit, One heart, One mind. This Universal Spirit is infinitely intelligent, infinitely loving, and always accessible. It is indwelling in each one of us and expresses as a positive force, attracting to our Center the right and perfect spiritual leader.

We know together, as a community, that our Center always moves in the Light, and welcomes with enthusiasm a new leader. Our new minister brings wisdom, newness, love, charisma, and joy with them, as well as deep spiritual principles to share.

It is with excitement and love that we extend this invitation, embracing the reality of a new minister and the reality of change and growth. Divine Mind is at the center of this, orchestrating a perfect transition to serve the needs of our community.

It is with deep gratitude and clear intention that we release this prayer, knowing the right and perfect minister is awake, ready, and receptive to this invitation to serve. Our hearts are filled with grace and thanksgiving as we know that these words matter and that they are released to the Divine with assured results. And so it is!

QR CODE FOR CSLR DONATIONS

Center for Spiritual Living, Redding, now has its own QR code for donations! If you scan the QR code, it will take you directly to the donation page on the Center’s website and you can make a donation then and there! Thank you!!

CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT SEVA TEAM

Were you on the Congregational Support Seva Team before? Would you like to be again? Would you like to join for the first time? Congregational Support offers assistance with meals, etc., if you’ve been injured or are sick. It also offers people a ride to Sunday services. If your answer to any of these questions is yes, please contact Maggie Fisher via text or cell phone at (530) 776-8118.

PLANT AND BULB SALE
Sunday, April 28 to Sunday, May 5, 2024

This is a fun way to share your surplus of plants and bulbs. This popular sale helps to spread beauty to our gardens and landscapes. Bring in your donations starting Sunday, April 21. Tell your gardening friends about this clever opportunity to bring beauty to your property!

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.

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.

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.

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 BOOKTORE
Open Sundays
11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

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!

FEEDING PETS of the HOMELESS SPRING PET FOOD DRIVE!!
Spring into Action with Compassion for Pets in Your Community!

The Center is asking you to help us collect the following supplies for both cats and dogs:

• Canned and dry pet food and treats.

• New or gently used collars, leashes, bowls, toys, jackets, dog shoes, blankets, pet beds, etc.

This endearing project is overseen by Shirley and Bill McQuiston. If you can help the Center with these supplies, the donations are received in the side entry door to the Center near the restrooms. We distribute some of this food in gallon size bags to pet owners at the meal served near the Hope Van every fourth Friday. A portion of it is also delivered to a distribution center in Anderson. Cat food donations help to feed our own community of feral cats, too. We work with the neighborhood in trying to capture some of these precious cats so they can be spayed or neutered. Thank you.

ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS

Remember that the Endowment Fund Grants are available for projects to improve the Center until May 1. The amount available for the grants this year is $9,400. Grant applications can be picked up at the Center or can be emailed to you if you call Lorie Barnes in the office at (530) 221-4849 or you can email her at lorie@cslredding.org. So, if you know of something that will help the Center, now is the time to fill out and turn in a Grant application!

THE TAO OF WATERCOLOR: PAINTING LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS IN WATERCOLOR – WATER, SKY, AND LAND
Non-Certificated Class with Sharion Windom
Mondays, April 8 to May 27, 2024 (no classes on May 6 and May 13)
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Social Hall
$150.00 per Person (with cash or check) or $155.00 per Person (with credit card)
Please Note: We are adding a 3.3% charge on credit card payments to offset the fees imposed upon us. Thank you.
Minimum of Four Students, Maximum of Ten Students

The imagination is not…the faculty for forming images of reality; it is the faculty of forming images which go beyond reality, which sing reality. It is a superhuman faculty…the imagination invents more than objects and dreams – it invents new life, a new spirit; it opens eyes which hold new types of visions.” --Gaston Bachelard

This six-week session is designed for students who have completed at least one course with the instructor and for others who have basic watercolors skills and/or techniques. The course will focus on the specifics of painting water, sky, and land, dealing with each separately so that we can focus on and experience numerous ways of portraying each element. We will explore differing brush techniques, washes, negative painting, color charging, and a treasury of special techniques that can be used in creating landscape elements. Instructional tools include handouts, demonstrations, reference materials for practice, and personal assistance. For additional information regarding the content of the class, please email the instructor at shariwindom@yahoo.com. To ensure your space pre-registration is required by contacting Lorie Barnes in the office at (530) 221-4849.

BOOK CLUB - ANGELS IN MY HAIR: THE TRUE STORY OF A MODERN-DAY IRISH MYSTIC
With Robin Backstrom, RScP
Mondays, April 8 to May 20, 2024
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall
Donations Gratefully Accepted

In this uplifting autobiography, a modern-day Irish mystic shares her vivid encounters and conversations with the angels and spirits she has known her entire life. Lorna Byrne physically sees and talks with angels every day and has done so ever since she was a baby. As a young child, she assumed everyone could see the angels who always accompanied her. Adults, however, were often skeptical, concerned that Lorna did not seem to be focusing on the world around her. Today, sick and troubled people from all around the world are drawn to her for comfort and healing, and theologians of different faiths seek her guidance. Angels in My Hair is a moving and deeply inspirational chronicle of Lorna’s remarkable life story. Invoking a wonderful sense of place, she describes growing up poor in Ireland and marrying the man of her dreams - only to have the marriage cut short by tragedy. Angels in My Hair has garnered overwhelming responses from readers from many walks of life, giving them hope and helping them to realize that no matter how alone they might feel they always have a guardian angel by their side. With an afterword on angels and America and a bonus chapter on how to connect with your angel.

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
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 ESSENTIAL ERNEST HOLMES
Certificated Science of Mind® Class: Ernest Holmes Philosophy Coursework
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Tuesdays, April 2 to June 4, 2024
12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
$100 by 4/2 (with cash or check); $104 by 4/2 (with credit card)
+ Optional $45 to $46.50 Class Certificate Fee (depending on payment type)

The class is ideal for everyone, from the inquisitive newcomer to a future Practitioner. Welcome to an exciting study of The Essential Ernest Holmes, a compilation of key writings by this internationally renowned scholar, mystic, and author. It brings to light his most important ideas that shaped the religious psychology/philosophy he defined as The Science of Mind. We will study selections from that text as well as his classic works, such as This Thing Called You and Creative Mind and Success, and passages from The Voice Celestial. The student will feast on his quiet, devotional writings as well as his impassioned, chalk-in-hand teachings to future leaders. Holmes’ natural ability helps people see past their problems into the heart of their eternal being. He relates the human condition to a limitless ability to choose what to think and how to feel. Dr. Mary absolutely loves giving this class! It’s #1 in the over one hundred classes in metaphysics that she has facilitated here at the Center. Come join the fun! Scholarships are welcomed. Please Note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

The three main objectives of the class are:

• To study extraordinary ideas that reshape our beliefs about the world and how it works,

• To become more peaceful and happier as our lives transform, and

• To recognize the beauty in Holmes’ lifelong synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern discovery, from medieval labyrinths to quantum physics.

MINISTER’S MESSAGE: FINDING OUR WAY

This month we explore our spiritual journey as it aligns with our deepest callings. Where do you want to serve? Will joy meet you there? It is important that we shape our experience to find what means the most to us and calls us to open our hearts. We are pretty sure we know what we stand for…our convictions inspire us to advocate for matters that we feel deeply about. But to have faith in ourselves, we must do a deep dive into our “inner landscape” and follow the mappings of our consciousness that guide us to our values and beliefs. For many of us, we recognize an inner urge to help be the change that makes for a better life, not only for ourselves, but for future generations. We live in a time where the powerful, heart-centered leaders are speaking out and reaching out to lead us back to our own pure intentions. The book of the month, called The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, by Karen Walrond, provides wonderful stories of various activists. Brené Brown comments that the author “...shines her light so we can find our own.” It is a powerful and motivating read to inspire each of us to try a little harder.

I will be teaching another Simon Haas series in our advanced spirituality studies on “Dharma…Finding Our Way”. We will resource Simon’s book, The Book of Dharma, which can be found online, as an e-book, or as an audio book, but it takes a few weeks to get the physical book. If this interests you, don’t hesitate to get the book well in advance of the start of class on May 15.

We also call out to every member and friend to join us for the Community Rummage and Collectibles Sale on May 10 and 11! It is a big week of sorting and pricing and setting the stage for our event. We take pride in creating a beautiful space for the shoppers to browse through. Items can be delivered Sunday, after the service, on May 5. See more details inside this month’s newsletter.

Who thought it was possible, but we are adding even more to our calendar of events to inspire and empower us all to live spiritually fulfilling lives! Look to see what draws your attention. Help us spread the good news to your friends and especially to younger generations. Together, we support the spiritual strength of one another!

Blessings of joy,

Rev. Sue MillerBorn

RAINBOW LOVE CIRCLE OF CONNECTION
All LGBTQIA+ Support Group
With Christy Carr, RScP
First Wednesday of Each Month
Starting May 1, 2024
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
Donations Gratefully Accepted

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. Please join us on       Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in the Meditation Pavilion, for a meet and greet occasion. This support group is facilitated by Christy, who has a passion for inclusion and diversity in our spiritual community.

REALITY RETREAT
Retreating Back to the Reality of Consciousness
With Nithya Ram
Thursdays Each Week (except on holidays)
9:00 to 9:45 a.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
Donations Gratefully Accepted

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 the 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.

LUNCH WITH ERNEST HOLMES
Book Study Group
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Thursdays Each Week (except on holidays)
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
$5.00 Donation per Meeting

We join together for an hour each week and dive deeply into the wisdom of Ernest Holmes, allowing personal and practical connections to the lessons to touch us all. Although this book study has already started, anyone is welcome to join at any time!

HEARTSANGHA CHOIR
Rehearsals on Thursdays Each Week (mid-August through mid-June)
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.

SPIRITUAL (Spirited!) MUSIC JAM
Celebrating Spirit through Musical Instrumentation
Led by Michael Harris, Steve “Shems” Smith, and Margo Franciose
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 drum, guitar, flute, harmonica, chimes, saxophones, trumpets...whatever you enjoy creating music with. The focus will be on creating a blend of harmony with our instruments and 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!

BEADS THERAPY SESSION!!
Workshop with Christy Carr, RScP
Second Saturday of Each Month
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall
Suggested $10 Donation per Person

Looking for something fun to do?! Join Christy Carr to make beautiful pieces of art with beads. They 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.

NEW MOON CIRCLE
Saturday, April 6, 2024
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Meditation Pavilion
Suggested $10 Donation per Female (no one turned away)
Maximum of 15 Female Attendees (ages 12 and up)

Monthly on the Saturday closest to the New Moon, we will meet as women have for centuries to set intentions, to foster personal growth, and set direction together. We open space to define and discuss the energies present in our lives in order to consciously align with Divine intent. This scared practice evolves our awareness using herbal allies, synchronizing with real time cycles and holistic wellness. Join us to thrive!

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.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Second Thursday of Each Month (except on holidays)
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, compassionate caregivers in today’s world. If you have any questions, feel free to call Dr. Mary at 530-347-0996 or email her at revmary49@gmail.com.

INCREDIBLE ANNUAL RUMMAGE AND COLLECTIBLES SALE
Friday, May 10, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This community event is back! We call forth all Sevites to help us make it a huge success! The community of Redding looks forward to our historic sale each year. And that is because of every person who steps up to make it happen. We will be closing the Sanctuary AND Social Hall from May 5 to 9, 2023, for set up and pricing. You may start bringing your items after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, May 5. We ask that donated items be clean and in good condition. Please know we can’t receive computers, exercise bikes, or TV screens. We encourage and invite people to help with sales and with breakdown. This is such a prime opportunity to work in joy with others and get to know each other. The signup lists to help will be set up in April. Jewelry items can be dropped off at the Center now so the jewelry experts can sort and tag the goods carefully. Times of available hours to drop things off is Sunday after the service from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Diana Woolfstead at 530-227-5216 or Rev. Sue at 530-524-9828 if you have items that need to be picked up and we will do our best to arrange for truck and trailer pick-up. You can also call Charlie or Sue at 530-524-2371 for special times after hours for delivery of items to the Center. Please don’t just drop things at the side without notifying us first due to the homeless situation in our woods. Let the fun begin!

LANDSCAPE SEVA DAY
Lead by Diana Woolfstead and Charlie Born
Second Saturday of Each Month (except on holidays)
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.

THE ESSENCE OF THE SCIENCE OF MIND CLASS
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Sunday, May 12, 2024
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.

SACRED SISTERS WOMEN’S GROUP
With Rev. Sue MillerBorn
Monday, May 13, 2024 (September through June)
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall (except on holidays)
No Cost to Attend

We continue to be led into deep conversations using the wisdom of Dawna Markova. We will her book, I Will Not Die an Unlived Life. Her writings invite deep reflection and the group sharing invites even deeper revelations. Join us. It is always an evening well spent.

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.

CRYSTAL BOWLS SOUND HEALING BATH
With Irene Bulmer
Third Friday of Each Month (except on holidays)
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Suggested $15 Donation (no one turned away)

Immerse yourself in a journey of sound and vibration created by Crystal Singing Bowls. Irene is a certified sound healer and has facilitated sound healing baths in North County San Diego in the past. The healing frequencies will lead the meditation as we move through the chakras. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your blanket, pillows, and Yoga mat as needed for your comfort. Arrive a little early to get situated and comfortable.

ENLIGHTEN UP!!
Seriously, Don’t Take Life Sooooo Seriously!
“Play”shop with Rev. Lisa Carson
Sunday, May 19, 2024
12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
$20 per Person (with cash or check); $21 per Person (with credit card)
Please note: We are adding 3.3% on credit card charges to offset the credit card fees imposed on us. Thank you.

I am so excited to come back and share with Center for Spiritual Living, Redding, not only a talk on Enlighten Up, but a “playshop” afterward. With numerous world events causing overwhelm along with challenges in our personal lives, it’s easy to get into a negative state of mind. We do have a powerful way to shift our energy and refocus our mind. There is great levity generated through laughter and joy that, once practiced, can become a powerful tool in transforming the way we interact in the world. Nikola Tesla said, “If you wish to understand the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” Whatever energy we emit is what we attract back to us. We need to match the frequency and vibration to transform our life and the world. Not only can we increase our own level of happiness by lightening up, but we will also create a ripple effect in the world, raising the vibration of those around us. Don’t worry, I won’t just be discussing Quantum Physics, as fascinating as that is. I will be sharing a talk that helps you think about ways you can lighten up and provide the steps to do so. Afterwards, we will be interacting in a playful way during the workshop. Wear comfortable clothing to one or both events. Also bring an open mind and heart and remember your childlike wonder. Introduced to Paradise Church of Religious Science at the age of 14, Rev. Lisa fell in love with the Science of Mind® philosophy and the teen summer camps. She earned her B.A. and teaching credential in the mid-80s, then went on to become a licensed minister in 2004, as she raised her son. Rev. Lisa spent five years as the Assistant Minister for CSL Chico, where she was ordained in 2018. Working as the Youth and Family Director, she was able to fulfill her love of teaching, preaching, and working with young people. Rev. Lisa went on to follow a passion for travel as she became the Spiritual Director for the Centre for Spiritual Living, Thailand, living and teaching in Thailand for approximately three years. Rev. Lisa is currently the founder of the new CSL Enlighten Up Focus Ministry which teaches people to raise their energy through numerous Science of Mind® techniques, including visualizing, laughter, and focus. “Playshops”, both in person and online, are offered. Rev. Lisa enjoys speaking at various Centers throughout the world when the opportunity presents itself. Currently based in California, she looks forward to sharing her insights from travels, teaching, and being a spiritual being while having a hilarious, human experience. You can visit her website at www.getenlightenup.com for more information on travel experiences and other offerings. You can also contact her directly at rev.lisacarson@gmail.com.

GONG MEDITATION
With Joan Richards
First and Third Sunday of Every Month (except on holidays)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Donations Gratefully Accepted

Being Fully Present. This state brings such calming and centering, whether we arrive there by our attention to our breath, body sensation, sound, or some other means. Join Joan for an evening of gong song and meditation to encourage presence, receptivity, and a sense of inner quiet and healing. You’ll will begin with gentle movement and breath work culminating in an hour of sound meditation with Paiste Earth, Jupiter, and Symphonic Gongs. Please bring a Yoga mat, blanket, pillow, etc., as needed for your comfort.

Community Service Opportunity
SHASTA COUNTY PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT
At Redding Civic Auditorium
Monday, May 20, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Set up at 8:30 a.m.

Two of the Center’s Community Outreach projects, Shoes for Souls and Feeding Pets of the Homeless, will be highlighted at the Shasta County Project Homeless Connect, held annually at the Civic Auditorium. We are looking for a few Sevites to help us set up and host the display in 2-hour shifts. We appreciate this opportunity to be in service to Shasta County in such an important way. Many other service organizations join in this venture, and we are honored to be included! Contact Rev. Sue if you are interested in helping. A sign up for being in service will be available in April.

CONNECTING WITH THE HOPE VAN
Feeding People Experiencing Homelessness
At Social Services on Breslauer Lane
The Fourth Friday of Every Month
Starting at 8:15 a.m.

If you can bring a warm casserole dish and serving utensil or cookies, the people we serve will be incredibly grateful. The tables get set up for the food line by 8:15 a.m. and move along quickly. It is a joyful morning to be in service to others. Please contact Rev. Sue MillerBorn via email at shantiananda@hotmail.com if you want to be put on the email reminder list supported by Gillian Trumbull.

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

AWARENESS NEWSLETTER FOLDING DAY
Facilitated by Lorie Barnes
Usually the Last Thursday of Each Month (except on holidays)
9:00 to 11:00 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.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
With Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell
Second Sunday of Every Other 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.