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May Global Theme: Raise Your Voice
Weekly Theme: Boundary Keepers: Nurturing Healthy Connections
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Your weekly newsletter for May 8, 2025
Stay informed, engaged and inspired with Centers for Spiritual Living
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Quote of the Week
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage
to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.”
― Brené Brown, “Daring Greatly,” page 123
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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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CSL Leadership Council Retreat
Reveals Purpose and Commitment
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An update from CSL Leadership Council Chair Dr. Deborah Gordon
As your new chair of the Leadership Council, I want to begin by saying how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve our beloved Centers for Spiritual Living. Many of you know, and for those who may not, I have a long and heartfelt history with this organization. Two and a half years ago, I retired from active pulpit ministry after 30 years at the center Dr. Kenn Gordon and I pioneered in Kelowna, B.C., Canada, back in 1993.
Life is full of surprises. Being chair of the council is not a role I ever specifically sought out. Yet here I am, humbled by this opportunity and deeply appreciative of the trust placed in me by our field.
With a shared desire to serve CSL to the best of our abilities, we made the decision to hold an in-person retreat April 26 – 28, 2025. Joining us were Acting Executive Director Dr. Tye Minckler, MBA, CMA, and CSL’s Spiritual Leader Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith.
I’m pleased to report that each member of the group made their own way to Unity Village to be fully present — body, mind and spirit. The experience was powerful, deeply connecting and laid a strong foundation for a high-functioning, collaborative leadership team.
During our time together, we focused on clarifying roles and responsibilities, improving communication, exploring the council’s purpose and, perhaps most importantly, how we can truly serve our field of communities and bring real value to all. We also shared spiritual practices throughout our time together and enjoyed quite a bit of laughter. The weekend work was authentic, moving and a big success.
We came away with a shared understanding that, as a council, the “buck starts here.” I can confidently say on behalf of all of us that we are honored and blessed to embrace our responsibilities and serve with open hearts.
Blessings upon blessings,
Dr. Deborah Gordon, Chair
CSL Leadership Council
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Change to the Weekly Newsletter
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Based on suggestions from the field and to limit mailbox impact, beginning in June 2025, your "We Are CSL: Consciously Connected" newsletter will move to every other week for the summer. Check in every other week for all the information you've come to count on from CSL international home office.
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SOAR 2025 Register Now!
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Join us for SOAR 2025 in Banff, Alberta, Canada, from August 7 - 10. For only $649 USD, your full 2025 SOAR registration includes access to all general sessions, workshops and spiritual practices. Also included is an opening welcome dinner as well as lunch on Friday and Saturday on site at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
Speakers
CSL's SOAR 2025 Summer Retreat, "A Journey of Revelation, Restoration and Grace," is proud to announce the confirmed general session speaker lineup. Attendees will be inspired by:
- Rev. Dr. Andrea Asebedo
- Rev. Dr. Pat Campbell
- Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith, CSL's Spiritual Leader
- Rev. Sunshine Daye
- Claudette Gadsden
- Deborah Gayle, RScP
- Rev. Abigail Schairer
- Rev. Elzia Sekou
- Rev. Dr. Christian Sorensen
- Rev. Michele Synegal
- Rev. Dr. Roger Teel
- Rev. Dr. Petra Weldes
Musicians
We are also excited to announce the musicians for SOAR 2025. Banff will be swaying to the sounds of:
- Amy Bishop (music director)
- Steph Chapman
- Oliver Miguel Gonzalez
- Lisa Jacobs
- Martin Kerr (featured artist)
- Luis Tovar
Workshops
Friday, August 8 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Revelation: "Amplify Your Divine Presence" with Fran Watson, RScP
- Restoration: "Bringing Sacred Ceremony Back Into the Mainstream of the 21st Century" with Rev. Stephanie Clarke
- Grace: "The Alchemy of Release: Transforming Pain Into Power" with Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh
- Revelation/Restoration/Grace: "The Magic of Mind Release: The Shift that Changes Everything" with Indira Dyal
Saturday, August 9 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Revelation: "Revel Night Live: Expressing Spirit Through Art and Community" with CHRIS[THE]ALCHEMIST and Noadiah Shanti
- Restoration: "Divine Vibrations Through Color and Healing" with David and Lin Serlin, RScP
- Grace: "Finding Inner Peace: A 90-Minute Workshop" (with NLP, Huna and MER) with Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue
- Revelation/Restoration/Ritual: "Rekindling My Memory of the Divine" with Rev. Jill Brocklehurst-Booth
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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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Are You a Spiritual Living Circle Host? Get Support!
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Are you a Spiritual Living Circles host? You are invited to a live, virtual host support event on Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. MT.
For more information, click here.
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Questions? Email Circles@CSL.org
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CSL GLOBAL SUPPORT
SERVICES UPDATES
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Congratulations, Newly Ordained Ministers
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Please help us welcome and celebrate these CSL ministers who were ordained on April 30, 2025:
- Rev. Ona Afre
- Rev. Laura Arneson
- Rev. Marianne Cordova-Breen
- Rev. Kit Holmes
- Rev. Linda Jackson
- Rev. Michelle Jordan
- Rev. Zina Kacha
- Rev. Gil Olmstead
- Rev. Nicole Robbins
- Rev. Mignonne Pollard
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Youth & Family Updates
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Registration Closes June 1 for CSL Summer Teen Camp 2025
“Shine Through!”
Saturday, July 19 - Friday, July 25
Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, Oregon
Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join us for a fun week of community, connection, self-discovery, spiritual empowerment and more.
- Register between May 2 and June 1 for $625
- Late registration between June 2 and June 10: $675
- Roundtrip shuttle to/from Cedar Ridge from PDX (Portland) is $110
Also, check out this video that shares a glimpse of the impact Teen Camp makes.
Youth & Family Community Collaboration: Attracting New Families
Zoom call on Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. MT
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://pub.csl.org/e/1087013/egister-Dr8R-8h-QRuaZ2BrHum4YQ/djwqdy/1643480938/h/zTtdlQ9RcyhD2dMCCbj2vcpx5wbojrKfrjpOd1eV-1s
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Open to all Youth Directors and support staff; everyone who supports youth or wants to support youth is welcome.
- Come connect quarterly with others in this beautiful community as we share ideas and best practices on a variety of Youth & Family related topics.
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Spiritual Practice of the Week:
Boundary-Setting Practice
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Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining personal well-being, fostering healthy relationships and creating balance in various contexts such as personal relationships, work environments and social interactions.
Boundaries are a key aspect of self-care, helping you prioritize your well-being, uphold your personal integrity, and build meaningful connections based on mutual respect and understanding. By practicing clear communication, consistency and self-awareness, you can navigate life’s complexities with confidence and resilience, creating environments where everyone can thrive.
This week, reflect on how much personal space you have claimed throughout your day.
- Notice how it feels to set boundaries, especially when you say no to requests you might have previously agreed to out of a desire not to offend others.
- Observe how honoring your own limits impacts your well-being and your relationships.
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Join Us for the
Science of Mind Archives
"Lunch n Learn"
Thursday, May 15 at 11 p.m. PT / 12 p.m. MT /
1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET
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Join the Science of Mind Archives and Library Foundation on Thursday, May 15, beginning at 11 a.m. PT (12 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET) for an hour with Rev. Chris Plym and our founder Dr. Ernest Holmes. We'll listen to and discuss his talk, "Wisdom of Solomon."
Many of Holmes' talks are newly digitized and regularly added to our website. Holmes released some of his talks on 45s (records albums), and his thoughts on affirmative thinking are some of his most life-enhancing.
Rev. Chris Plym will facilitate this engaging conversation. Enjoy your lunch with us and bring your questions about Holmes and/or the Science of Mind Archives and Library Foundation.
This series is free and open to the public on the third Thursday of the month.
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CSL Connection! Call
Monday, May 19 at 9 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. MT /
11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET
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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). The May call is Monday, May 19.
Your questions and ideas are always welcome. If you can't attend, the recording is shared in this weekly newsletter. And you can email us anytime at Communications@CSL.org.
Add this Zoom link to your calendar and join us on Monday, April 21: https://pub.csl.org/e/1087013/j-933448796/djwqf8/1643480938/h/zTtdlQ9RcyhD2dMCCbj2vcpx5wbojrKfrjpOd1eV-1s
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Practitioner Council Sensational Saturday
Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. MT /
11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET
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