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March Global Theme: El flujo del Vaivén
~ The Flow of Coming and Going

Weekly Theme: Navegando por las mareas de la vida*
~ Navigating the Tides of Life

*The March Global Themes were written in Spanish and translated into English.

Your weekly newsletter for March 6, 2025

Stay informed, engaged and inspired with Centers for Spiritual Living

Quote of the Week

“Just what is meant by the silence? ... a contemplation in the quiet of the mind,
when the objective tumult is temporarily stilled and we rise in our consciousness
to that place of pure causation which is Spirit.”

— Ernest Holmes, “Questions and Answers on the Science of Mind,” page 41

"¿Qué significa el silencio? ... una contemplación en la quietud de la mente,
cuando el tumulto objetivo se aquieta temporalmente y nos elevamos en nuestra conciencia a ese lugar de pura causalidad que es el Espíritu.”

— Ernest Holmes, "Questions and Answers on the Science of Mind," page 41 

Table of Contents: In This Issue

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Next Week Is CSL's
2025 Annual Business Meeting

Register soon! We are halfway to capacity for the meeting room. We'll begin each day at 8:30 a.m. PT / 9:30 a.m. MT / 10:30 a.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. ET.

Be Prepared for Next Week:

Click here for the complete business meeting schedule.

Click here to watch the recording of the recent ODM and Bylaws Q&A session with CSL Leadership Council Chair Rev. Dr. Alice Reid. Enter passcode: 9*h2AbJh

Join us for the 2025 Annual Business Meeting on March 12-13, 2025. It is free to register and open to all members, practitioners and ministers. Use the Zoom link below to register once and select the sessions you plan to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Zoom link — this same link will grant you access to all selected sessions.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your Zoom link is unique to you. Please SAVE your confirmation email and use the SAME link for ALL sessions you selected. If you lose it, you will need to re-register.

Spanish interpretation will be in included for this meeting. Habrá interpretación al español durante la reunión.

Would you like to participate in the meeting but you are unable to attend? Day 2 will include an engagement portion of the program led by CSL's Spiritual Leader Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith. The information gleaned from the engagement session will help CSL evolve and grow with the aim of uplifting our individual communities, working together to amplify our work in the world. Use the link below to fill out the form and provide your feedback. Responses will be emailed to you if you are able to attend and participate in person.

To learn more about the candidates running for open seats in our councils, visit the Annual Elections page. Candidate bios and interview links are available for review at https://pub.csl.org/e/1087013/2025-annual-elections-/djl6sp/1576029668/h/rfUMh4Rzq3Zuj-H_6RhcNakThvQtmHDdchDHxZkmmDk. Delegate voting will open after the close of the Annual Business Meeting, and voting will be open for 24 hours. The elected candidates will be announced on March 15.

Questions? Email Communications@CSL.org

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Your Voice Matters for the CSL Affiliation Agreement: Help Shape Our Future

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We're excited to invite you to help shape the future of CSL! The CSL Affiliation Agreement hasn't been updated in 12 years, and now it’s time for change. Your input is crucial in co-creating a stronger, more inclusive CSL.

Join us for focus groups during the last week of March to discuss key topics like accountability, culture and what affiliation means for us all. These sessions will guide the next steps in CSL’s evolution, and your voice is essential.

How to participate:
1. Click to learn more.
2. Choose a session that fits your schedule.
3. Register and attend!

This is your chance to be part of CSL’s transformation. Don’t miss out — register today!

Thank you,
Affiliation Agreement Task Force
CSL International Home Office

Questions? Email AffiliationTF@CSL.org

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CSL Connection! Call on March 17

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). The March call is Monday, March 17. 

Your questions and ideas are always welcome. If you can't attend, the recording is shared in this weekly newsletter.

​​​​​​Add this Zoom link to your calendar and join us on Monday, March 17:
​​​​​​https://pub.csl.org/e/1087013/j-933448796/djl6t9/1576029668/h/rfUMh4Rzq3Zuj-H_6RhcNakThvQtmHDdchDHxZkmmDk

Questions? Email Communications@CSL.org

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Introducing "Touchstone Thursday":
A Sacred Space for Prayer
and Connection on March 6

We are excited to announce "Touchstone Thursday," a new monthly gathering dedicated to 15 minutes of collective prayer for our organization and the world. Beginning March 6, 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.

Questions? Email Communications@CSL.org

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Transform Your Future:
Explore CSL’s Education Programs

Unlock Your Potential with CSL's Education Programs

Community Based Education Portal (CBEP)
Transform your spiritual journey through CSL’s online certificated courses. Offered worldwide, these courses are based on Science of Mind principles and designed for personal and spiritual growth. Complete six certificated courses across five categories and gain entry into practitioner training. Join a global network of learners and teachers, engage in enriching discussions, and deepen your connection to spiritual wisdom. Click here for more information.

Professional Development Pathways
Elevate your skills and make a lasting impact with our tailored pathways:

• Education Pathway: Enhance teaching effectiveness and develop a toolkit to transform learning experiences in your community. 
• Admin & Ops Pathway: Improve processes to ensure your community thrives with smooth, sustainable operations.
• Leadership Pathway: Cultivate inclusive leadership that fosters collaboration, empathy and growth, inspiring others with confidence and compassion.​​​​​​

Whether refining educational strategies or improving operations, our pathways equip you with the tools to create positive, meaningful change in your community. Click here for more information.

Start your journey today!

Questions? Email SpiritualDevelopment@csl.org or PD@CSL.org

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Science of Mind Magazine
Price Increase Begins March 1

As announced during CSL Connection! Calls in 2024, Science of Mind magazine is running at a considerable monthly budget deficit. We haven't increased rates in years to cover the cost of printing, mailing and operational expenses.

We asked for your input about solutions, and many of you reached out to say you're willing to pay a bit more to help the magazine make it to its 100th year. So beginning March 1, 2025, with the May/June magazine, the subscription rate will increase by $1 per month. An annual print subscription is increasing to $48.95, and our digital edition will be $19.95 for 12 monthly issues.

If you'd like to subscribe or give the magazine as a gift before this rate increase, visit ScienceOfMind.com/Subscribe/. Let's continue the lasting legacy of Ernest Holmes and join together to reach 100 years and beyond.

Questions? Email Communications@CSL.org

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Season of Peace and Nonviolence

Do you want to be part of the solution in our world? You are the place where peace and nonviolence begins. Empower yourself and those around you every day in new ways with our FREE discussion group guides. It's easy to start a Circle of Peace that ripples out into your community and creates a wave of good. Download this helpful content from CSL's Global Heart of Peace Initiative:

Please provide feedback on these materials, which have been specially designed by Rev. Lauren Martin to ensure your discussion group will be thought provoking and meaningful. 

Questions? Email GlobalHeartofPeace@Gmail.com

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Updates From Camp Cedar Ridge

Questions? Email KWilson@CampCedarRidgeOR.org

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CSL Global Support Services Updates

Exciting News! Introducing the
Global Support Services Department

• Rev. Nan Bankston: Director of Global Support Services
• Rebecca Hiraoka, RScP: Director of Global Programs

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U.S. Ministers: Enhance Your Retirement!

Enhance Your Future with Clergy Advantage Retirement Accounts

CSL Field Services is excited to share a valuable opportunity that can significantly benefit your financial future! The Clergy Advantage 403(b) program uses pre-tax dollars and provides a housing allowance when you retire. In simple terms, with proper setup, your retirement dollars are never taxed. 

Clergy Advantage has navigated the legal requirements to bring you this exceptional benefit, already used by CSL International Home Office.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! For more information, reach out to Noah Brown at Clergy Advantage:
📞 Phone: 970-342-2382
✉️ Email: Noah@ClergyAdvantage.com
Secure your financial future today!

Questions? Email FSMin@CSL.org

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Youth & Family Updates

CSL Winter Camp 2025 Success: Finding Me Through Divinity
What a powerful Winter Camp experience we had last month during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. The 86 teens and advisors came together at three different regional camp locations to build community, experience spiritual transformation and have fun. Minds and hearts were opened, new possibilities explored and obstacles overcome.

We discussed topics such as the power of intention, best practices to navigate grief, the gift of receiving, the importance of self-care and how resilience can be a superpower. New and existing friendships were nurtured as excitement and anticipation heightened for our next CSL Teen Camp experience coming this summer. 

Save the Date: In-Person Advisor Training Retreat
Join us in Southern California at Buckhorn Camp in Idyllwild, May 16-18, 2025

All youth group teen advisors, ministers, practitioners, youth directors and those adults planning to attend our Teen Summer Camp are invited to participate in this community-building and empowering weekend. 

Starting: Friday, May 16 – registration from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner
PLEASE BE ON THE GROUNDS NO LATER THAN 5:30 p.m. 

Ending: Sunday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Registration: $95 (includes training, lodging and meals from Friday night through Sunday’s breakfast)

Registration deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025; although there is no penalty for late registration, 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 to Friday, July 25, 2025, at Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, Oregon
Teens 13 to 18 are welcome to join us for a fun week of community, connection, self-discovery, spiritual empowerment and more.

Early bird registration if registered by May 1: $575
Registration from May 2 to June 1: $625
Late registration June 2 to June 10: $675

Roundtrip shuttle to/from Cedar Ridge from PDX (Portland): $110
Registration will be open March 15 to June 1.

For more information visit CSL.org/TeenCamp or contact Rev. Michelle Scavetta at YouthServices@CSL.org. 

Youth and Family Collaboration Invitation: Y&F Program Questionnaire 
• Aims to connect and empower our vibrant CSL communities dedicated to youth and family programming
• Six dedicated ministerial students have come together to cultivate a vision for collaboration and support among CSL communities with existing youth and family programs and those aspiring to develop such initiatives.
• We envision this collaboration as a powerful platform for youth and family leaders to connect, share resources, ideas and approaches as well as collaborate on programing, curriculum development and much more. 
• If you are interested in participating in this exciting initiative, click this link and complete the Y&F Program Questionnaire: Y&F Program Questionnaire. 
• Should you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to Rev. Michelle Scavetta at YouthServices@CSL.org or Julia Mattis at JuliaMattis@Hotmail.com. You can also contact Julia directly at 410-303-7010.

Questions? Email Rev. Michelle Scavetta, Youth & Field Services Program Manager at YouthServices@CSL.org

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Spiritual Practice of the Week:
Meditate For Peace Around the World

Meditate for peace around the world with Rev. Dr. Trish Hall, member of CSL's Global Heart of Peace Initiative.

The Global Heart of Peace Initiative, comprised of members from all over the world, is a subcommittee of the Global Services Committee and is also dedicated to carrying the message of Science of Mind through peace to our international communities. In addition to providing peace meditations, they also sponsor yearly events like day-long meditations supporting the International Day of Peace and the New Year’s Eve morning meditation for world peace.

Questions? Email Communications@CSL.org

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CSL Practitioner Council Sensational Saturday

Saturday, March 23, 2025
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET​​​

Espaniol Aquí

Questions? Email CSLMemberCouncil@Gmail.com

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Science of Mind Archives Grand Opening

Thursday to ​​​Sunday, April 24 to 27, 2025

You are lovingly invited to attend the Science of Mind Archives and Library Foundation's grand opening celebration weekend at Unity Village: Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27. 

Please check out the Archives website for more information and sponsorship opportunities, and be sure to RSVP by March 15, 2025!

Questions? Email Kathy@ScienceOfMindArchives.org

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SOAR 2025 Summer Retreat
Sponsorship and Workshop Opportunities​​

Workshop Proposals Due Monday, March 10

The SOAR 2025 Event Team is looking for workshop facilitators. In keeping with our retreat theme, "A Journey of Revelation, Restoration and Grace," we are looking for workshop submissions focused on the following areas: 

●    Revelation: Discovering truths or personal insight
●    Restoration: Releasing burdens and regaining equilibrium 
●    Rituals or spiritual practices that set the tone for a sacred and reflective space
●    Creative expression: Singing, chanting and/or other restorative activities

Complete Request for Workshop Proposals PDF below and email to Workshops@CSL.org.  
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Would you like to support SOAR 2025? Discover sponsorship opportunities or ways to advertise your ministry or business at SOAR here.
 

Terms & Conditions:

• The deadline to become a CSL SOAR 2025 sponsor or advertiser is June 30, 2025. 
• All supporters are subject to review and approval by the CSL Events Team to ensure the company and/or individual is in alignment with the retreat. 
• Payments must be received by July 15, 2025.

Questions? Email SFinne@CSL.org

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