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May Global Theme: Raise Your Voice
Weekly Theme: Confidence Unleashed: The Art of Self-Advocacy
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Your weekly newsletter for May 1, 2025
Stay informed, engaged and inspired with Centers for Spiritual Living
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Quote of the Week
“There is a power in you that can overcome all obstacles. It will lift you out of confusion and enable you to see clearly what is before you.”
― Florence Scovel Shinn, “The Game of Life and How to Play It,” page 37
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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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CSL GLOBAL SUPPORT SERVICES
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Get Your New CSL Hat
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The all-time classic foam trucker hat with the CSL logo is a must-have accessory for every closet. Grab one for your summer days and check out all our CSL merchandise — notebooks, totes, stickers, mugs and shirts. Many styles and sizes available at Shop.CSL.org!
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Nominations Open for
CSL Honorary Doctorates
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FOR MINISTERS: Honorary Doctor of Divinity
The CSL Doctoral Selection Committee is now accepting Global nominations for the:
- Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree
- Honorary Doctoral Degrees will be awarded and celebrated at the 2026 CSL Convention in Reno, Nevada.
- The due date for submissions is August 31, 2025.
Honorary Doctor of Divinity
Nominations for the Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree are now open. Please consider nominating colleagues who have what we call "The WOW Factor." The due date for submissions is August 31, 2025.
Any minister affiliated with CSL may nominate a colleague to receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by completing the nomination form.
Nominees shall be a minister, spiritual director or minster chaplain who is in good standing within the global CSL organization and shall have been ordained for at least eight (8) years of continuous service. Honorary degree recognition is not given to mark any anniversary or milestone, such as a retirement award, for service on a particular board or committee or for any purpose other than long and distinguished service to the organization. Nominations are not to be initiated or promoted by a potential recipient.
Criteria for consideration include the following:
- Outstanding service on councils, committees, teams and other forms of active service
- A pattern of contributions to CSL publications
- Representation of Science of Mind through radio, television, podcasts, internet or other media formats
- Contribution of accredited or non-accredited curricula, seminars, books or publications relating to Science of Mind
- Attending no less than one (1) annual conference (convention, summer retreat, ministers gathering or similar) per year for the previous eight (8) years
The due date for submissions is August 31, 2025.
For information, contact Dr. Sharon Hudson at HudsonLite@Gmail.com.
All submissions must be filed electronically on the form below.
To nominate someone, click here l Español aquí
FOR EVERYONE: Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
The CSL Doctoral Selection Committee is now accepting global nominations for the:
- Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree
- Honorary Doctoral Degrees will be awarded and celebrated at the 2026 CSL Convention in Reno, Nevada.
- The due date for submissions is August 31, 2025.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Nominations for the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree are now open. Any member of a CSL member community may nominate an individual to receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree. The due date for submissions is August 31, 2025.
Criteria for Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters:
- Can be conferred upon any individual within or outside the global CSL organization.
- Demonstrated outstanding achievement in humanitarian service to society in the wider world.
- They have achieved success and recognition for their work or service
- Achievement displays principles of Science of Mind in action
- Candidates have achieved distinction, made extraordinary contributions to their professional field and made a meaningful impact on creating a world that works for all.
It recognizes an individual of humanitarian character whose life and work have brought about positive far-reaching consequences for individuals and organizations.
The due date for submissions is August 31, 2025.
For information, contact Dr. Sharon Hudson at HudsonLite@Gmail.com.
All submissions must be filed electronically on the form below.
To nominate someone, click here l Español aquí
CSL Doctoral Selection Committee
- Dr. Sharon Hudson, Chair
- Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith
- Dr. John Waterhouse
- Dr. Deborah Gordon
- Dr. Ron Fox
- Dr. Candice Becket
- Dr. Bob Deen
- Dr. Ian Taylor
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The 100-Year Challenge: Subscribe to Save Science of Mind Magazine
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In 2027, Guide for Spiritual Living: Science of Mind magazine will celebrate 100 years in continuous publication. But we need your help to get there. Subscriptions continue to decrease month after month.
This is a trend most print publications are experiencing while the costs of production and distribution continue to increase. As Religious Scientists, we can do better and save the magazine Ernest Holmes founded.
For $4.07 a month, you can receive six double issues of the magazine or give it as a gift. You can also transform the lives of incarcerated people, one of CSL's powerful ministries in the world.
And for $19.95 a year, you can share the digital edition with anyone across the globe. It's available monthly online as a dynamic PDF with an interactive table of contents, download capability (for online translator apps) and more.
This magazine is one of the most powerful expansion tools the Science of Mind teaching has in our world. Please support our small team so we can not only survive but thrive and realize our goals for the future. |
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Updates From Camp Cedar Ridge
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Questions? Email KWilson@CampCedarRidgeOR.org
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May Education Uplift
Diversity
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Ministers, practitioners and education administrators are welcome to attend.
To register, click here.
Join CSL Education for “A Classroom that Works for Everyone,” an enlightening mini series dedicated to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for adult students. This three-part series will raise awareness and provide practical tools to help teachers create classrooms (whether in-person or virtual) that honor and accommodate diverse needs. From accessibility to diversity to sensory integration, each session will empower you to embrace and celebrate the unique experiences of every learner, ensuring your educational offerings truly work for everyone.
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CSL GLOBAL SUPPORT
SERVICES UPDATES
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Youth & Family Updates
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Summer Teen Camp Workshop Planning Success
Elected teen leaders along with invited teens and adults came together last month for five hours to create powerful workshops for the summer teen camp coming up in July 2025. We spent time visioning and broke into small groups to co-create eight amazing workshops, which will be the foundation of our camp curriculum. Participants left excited and inspired for the camp in July.
CSL Teen Camp: In-Person Advisor Training Retreat
Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2025
Southern California at Buckhorn Camp, Idyllwild
We invite all youth group teen advisors, ministers, practitioners, youth directors and those adults planning to attend our Teen Summer Camp to participate in this community building and empowering weekend.
- Registration: $95
- Starts on Friday, May 16
- Registration from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PT (followed by dinner)
- PLEASE BE ON THE GROUNDS NO LATER THAN 5:30 p.m. PT.
- Ends on Sunday, May 18 at 10 a.m. PT
- Registration includes training, lodging and meals from Friday night through Sunday’s breakfast.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025
- There is no penalty for late registration, but forms received after this date may preclude our ability to accommodate due to necessary advanced planning and preparation.
Click here to register: CSL Teen Camp Advisor Training
Calling All Campers!
Save the Date for CSL Summer Teen Camp 2025
Saturday, July 19 – Friday, July 25, 2025
Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, Oregon
Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome to join us for a fun week of community, connection, self-discovery, spiritual empowerment and more.
- Registration now open: March 15 – June 1, 2025
- Registration between May 2 and June 1: $625
- Late Registration between June 2 and June 10: $675
- Roundtrip shuttle to/from Cedar Ridge from PDX (Portland): $110
For more information and to register, visit www.CSL.org/TeenCamp or contact Rev. Michelle Scavetta, Teen Camp Director, at YouthServices@CSL.org.
New to CSL Teen Camp?
If you're new to CSL Teen Camp and would like additional information, join us for one of our camp information meetings listed below. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with details for joining the meeting.
Register here: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT (6:30-7:30 p.m. MT, 7:30-8:30 p.m. CT, 8:30-9:30 p.m. ET)
Also, check out this video that shares a glimpse of the impact Teen Camp makes.
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Spiritual Practice of the Week:
May Day Meditation
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Welcome Beltane, or May Day, with this short, heart-opening meditation.
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Join Us for Touchstone Thursday
Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. MT /
6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET
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The next "Touchstone Thursday," a new monthly gathering dedicated to 15 minutes of collective prayer for our organization and the world, is May 1. This sacred time will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET
Hosted by our CSL Member, Practitioner and Minister Council and supported by our World Ministry of Prayer, Touchstone Thursday provides a moment to pause, reflect and unite in spiritual practice. We invite all to join us in this shared intention of love, peace and healing.
Stay connected and uplifted — let’s create a ripple of transformation together. Save this link. No registration required.
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Join Us for "Tune In Tuesday"
on May 6
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Dr. Soni hosts "Tune in Tuesdays" on the first Tuesday of the month, and the next one is set for Tuesday, May 6. Add your thoughts, insights and questions to the conversation at 9 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. MT / 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET. A second call will be held at 5 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET.
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CSL’s “Tune In Tuesday” is an open, supportive space for CSL members, practitioners and ministers. Together, we cultivate a respectful environment where everyone feels heard and valued. We encourage participation from all levels of the CSL community, ensuring that voices from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are included.
Everyone is welcome to attend. And stay connected with Dr. Soni and view her invite to "Tune In Tuesday" on the CSL Spiritual Leader Facebook page.
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World Labyrinth Day
May 3, 2025
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Join thousands of people around the world, walking “as one at 1:00” p.m. local time on World Labyrinth Day, creating a wave of peace. Click the link above to access the free recorded class, "Creating Peaceful Paths With Labyrinths," for ideas and websites to locate a labyrinth near you, create your own labyrinth, learn the "3 Rs Method" of walking a labyrinth and/or put together an event for your community.
Brought to you by CSL’s Global Heart of Peace Initiative
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