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January Global Theme: Stretching into Possibility
Weekly Theme: Choosing Possibility
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Your weekly newsletter for January 23, 2025
Stay informed, engaged and inspired with Centers for Spiritual Living
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Quote of the Week
“That which we cannot prove may, or may not, be true
but that which we can prove certainly must be, and is, the truth.”
— Ernest Holmes, “The Science of Mind,” page 51
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Table of Contents: In This Issue
Click a link below to visit a topic or enjoy the entire newsletter by scrolling down.
There is a link to "Go back to Table of Contents" at the end of each article.
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January CSL Connection! Call Rescheduled for Monday, January 27
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The connection is incomplete without you. The CSL Connection! Call is the third Monday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. PT (10 a.m. MT / 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET). Please note: The January call is moved to Monday, January 27, to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Your questions and ideas are always welcome. If you can't attend, the recording is always shared in this weekly newsletter. During the January call, you'll hear from CSL Executive Team members Rev. Dr. Alice Reid, Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith, and Acting Executive Director Tye Minckler. We will have special guests Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis, CSL Global Services Director Rebecca Hiraoka with an update on new initiatives for 2025, and Holli Sharp with an update on Science of Mind magazine.
Add this Zoom link to your calendar and join us on Monday, January 27:
https://pub.csl.org/e/1087013/j-933448796/djc6pd/1518540629/h/_if6Xyntl9MiEbGAS0yOX82eYcpumssBIsIYiMlzG9o
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Event Replay: Join CSL Leaders in "Justice Rising" (From Monday, January 20)
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Replay "Justice Rising: A Moral Call to Action in America’s Defining Moment."
CSL's Spiritual Leader Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith and Rev. Dr. David Alexander traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, for this powerful event that united faith leaders, community advocates and people of goodwill who are committed to amplifying justice, equity and love in the face of divisive and regressive forces.
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and prophetic vision, this event was a declaration of hope and a moral response to an immoral vision for America.
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Systems & Procedures:
Processes for the Whole Community
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Elevate Your Community’s Operations With "Systems & Procedures: Processes for the Whole Community"
Is your CSL community running as smoothly as it could be? "Systems & Procedures: Creating Processes for the Whole Community" is here to help! This self-paced course offers practical steps for creating efficient systems that support your mission and frees up time for what truly matters. From developing streamlined workflows to leveraging technology, we’ll guide you in implementing processes that boost collaboration, enhance communication and ensure sustainability.
Whether you're a minister or administrator, this course is designed to equip you with the tools you need to identify operational needs and develop systems that work. Transform your day-to-day operations and create lasting impact — register today and take the first step toward a more organized, efficient community!
Click the image to learn more.
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Updates From Camp Cedar Ridge
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Questions? Email KWilson@CampCedarRidgeOR.org
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CSL Field Services Updates
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Ministerial License Renewals 2025
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Ministerial professional license fee renewal begins January 2, 2025, and ends February 28, 2025. The annual fee is $150 now.
You can find your professional fee payment on the CSL "Our Community" website on the "Ministers Resources" page. Just log in and make your payment using the form that will populate all your information. Be sure to select your "country" in each section since that determines the fee rate for your location.
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Questions? Email FSMin@CSL.org
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Spiritual Practice of the Week:
Meditate for Peace Within
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Meditate for peace within through a short reading from "This Thing Called You" by Dr. Ernest Holmes with Rev. Chris Plym, member of CSL's Global Heart of Peace Initiative.
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Join Us in Two Days
Super Sensational Saturday
January 25, 2025 at 9 a.m. PT
(10 a.m. MT / 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET)
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Questions? Email PractitionerCouncil@Gmail.com
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Season of Peace and Nonviolence:
Discussion Circles January 30 – April 4, 2025
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Passionate about peace? Want to do something fun and meaningful during the Season for Peace and Nonviolence (January 30 - April 4)? Sign up to host a study group and we will send you all the documents you need to facilitate amazing discussions. You will receive weekly discussion guides and PowerPoints to help create powerful discussions, either virtually or in person, around the daily topics that will be shared on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Ready to sign up? Email GlobalHeartofPeace@Gmail.com. We look forward to working with you on this exciting program.
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2025 Annual Business Meeting
Free, Fully Virtual Event March 12–13, 2025
9:30 a.m. MT to 3 p.m. MT each day
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Registration will open at the end of January.
Everyone (ministers, practitioners, members and laity) is welcome to attend the FREE virtual annual business meeting on March 12–13, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. MT (8:30 a.m. PT | 10:30 a.m. CT | 11:30 a.m. ET) to 3 p.m. MT (2 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. CT | 5 p.m. ET).
CSL leadership, directors, councils and sibling organizations will provide updates to the field. There will also be music, presentations and breakout sessions. Delegates will be voting. All this and more will be done completely virtually. Plan to join us from the comfort of your home.
You’re Invited: Share Your Voice, Shape Our Future
Join us for an inspiring CSL community breakout session where your voice matters! Together, we’ll explore how we can co-create the future of Centers for Spiritual Living through meaningful dialogue, spiritual practice and heartfelt engagement.
This is a sacred space to share your insights, dreams and ideas while grounding our work in the practices that unite us. Let’s collaborate, vision and build a thriving future for CSL, together.
Come as you are — your presence and perspective are invaluable. See you there!
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Register for SOAR 2025
A Journey of Revelation, Restoration and Grace
August 7 - 10, 2025
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Registration is now open for SOAR 2025:
A Journey of Revelation, Restoration and Grace
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
In August 2025, our annual summer retreat will head to the heart of Canadian Rockies and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Gather and connect through inspiring speakers, musical performances, experiential workshops, spiritual practices, meditations and communal meals.
The in-person Ministers Gathering begins Wednesday, August 6, with an evening ceremony and continues Thursday, August 7 until 3 p.m.
SOAR 2025 begins Thursday, August 7, at 4 p.m. Opportunities to connect continue until Sunday, August 10, at noon.
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