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September 18–20, 2026 Vancouver Island Conference Centre Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada A Weekend of Community, Connection & Belonging ​ Join us for a powerful and heart-opening weekend as we gather in community to explore what it means to cultivate resilience in a rapidly changing world. ​ The 2026 Canadian New Thought Conference brings together spiritual leaders, thought innovators, and community members from across the country for three days of connection, inspiration,

When you know who you are Other people can enter and exit your life Without it rocking your world As your foundation is solid and unshakeable Because you have yourself When you know who you are The opinions and judgements of others matter far less And people can speak words of criticism, unkindness and malice about you Without it affecting how you feel about yourself When you know who you are Other people can reject you or abandon you Without it changing your identity Because

Transforming Lives & Inspiring People to Make a Positive Difference in the World! We declare the 2026 Pride Festival—and CSL Kelowna's presence there—the best yet! Our booth was buzzing all day long as our volunteers shone their brilliant lights, sharing rainbow fans, bookmarks, Pride bracelets, bubbles, smiles, hugs, and heartfelt conversations with festival attendees. It will surprise no one to learn that bubbles originating from our booth filled the air throughout the day,

Living joyfully means intentionally choosing an attitude of gratitude, presence, and purpose regardless of your circumstances. It is the practice of finding deep, lasting contentment and inner peace in the present moment, rather than waiting for external conditions or achievements to make you happy. The core aspects of this lifestyle include the following: Joy vs. Happiness: While happiness is often a fleeting reaction to good things happening, joy is an enduring state of we

May 13, 2026 / JimLockard “There are, then, two kinds of experiences which we call suffering — that which is totally unproductive, the neurotic state of meaningless depression, and that which is the essential condition of every step on the way to what C.G. Jung has called individuation.” ~ Helen Luke When Ernest Holmes wrote that the world had learned all it should through suffering in The Science of Mind textbook, he meant the first kind mentioned by Helen Luke above. If we

Mark your calendars for our final Multi-Faith Presentation of the 2025–2026 season! Hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, our June gathering will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 20th. Contact Corinne (ministercslk@gmail.com) for further details if you’re interested in attending. Our May 9th presentation by UBC Okanagan Spiritual and Multi-Faith Services, led by Coordinating Chaplain Rev. Dr. Todd Statham, was both inspiring and deeply informat

There is only one Higher Intelligence, a Presence that is the creative power and inspiration back of everything. The Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna is an expression of this Presence, providing a space for all to expand into a deeper awareness of life’s gifts through universal connection with one another and with all that exists. CSLK is a vibrant, thriving, and welcoming spiritual home. It is a place of love, belonging, inspiration, and transformation. Every person who e

Dear Ones Our Centers for Spiritual Living conference was a great success. We are making a difference in the world, especially as we all embrace this important message from our Spiritual Leader, Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith

On April 11th, our Okanagan Multi-Faith community gathered for a deeply meaningful presentation offered by our Baha’i friends on life after death and the journey of the soul. It certainly resonated with Ernest Holmes’ teachings of the Science of Mind. We were gently opened by Caroline McKay, whose harp and voice carried Baha’i prayers into the room with a sense of reverence and peace—creating a sacred space that invited us to soften… and to wonder. The presentation offered a

Let us join our Bahá’í brothers and sisters and multiple Faith traditions worldwide in heightening the consciousness of Peace—peace within our own hearts, peace within our communities, and peace rippling outward across our world. This beautiful invitation has been shared around the globe as a simple yet powerful spiritual practice: pausing together in conscious awareness to hold the vision of peace for our planet. In the teachings of Science of Mind, we recognize that thought

I offer you this Affirmative Prayer, in the style of Dr. Ernest Holmes: It is spoken in the first person, so take these words as your own if you choose. Beloved Infinite Presence, Living Light that breathes galaxies into being and steadies the smallest heartbeat, I turn within to the One Life, the One Mind, the One Perfect Wholeness that is the Source of all. I know there is only this Divine Intelligence, and it is whole, harmonious, and complete. It knows no fracture, no c

Our sincere thanks to Pam Desjardine and the Pagan Community for the beautiful and engaging presentation on Pagan traditions at our most recent Okanagan Multi-Faith gathering. The morning session was very well attended and offered fascinating insights into one of humanity’s oldest Spiritual paths. Pam opened the session with a lovely Spiritual Mind Treatment, setting a tone of prayerful presence for our time together. Participants learned how diverse Pagan traditions often in

Dear Ones, As we reflect on what’s happening in the world, can we have the courage to shift our perspective? As Rev. Dr. David Ault reminds us “Everywhere I look, I see what I’m looking for. If I’m scanning the world for proof that everything is broken, I’ll find it instantly. If I’m looking for outrage, there it is. If I’m looking for fear, it’s everywhere. But if the only thing I choose to look for is God - or love, or harmony, or intelligence, or care - then that is what b

Dear Beloved Community, We invite you to join us for our Annual General Meeting —a sacred time in the life of our spiritual community when we come together in shared leadership, transparency, visioning, and accountability. Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Time: Immediately following Sunday Service Location: Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna, Kelowna Arts Academy, 1180 Houghton Road, Kelowna, BC Our AGM is more than a business meeting—it is a spiritual gathering grounded in

We hold the community of Tumbler Ridge in our hearts following the tragic shooting on February 10. In moments like these, words feel small, yet our collective care is vast. We extend our deepest prayers and heartfelt love to the victims, their families, first responders, and all whose lives have been shaken by this violence. May we surround this grieving community with compassion, tenderness, and unwavering support. And may we each recommit ourselves to being instruments of

Believe me when I say I wish I could offer you something like an instant parting of the clouds, a single sentence or practice that would return you immediately to peace. Something simple and universal. A one-size-fits-all path back to center. But the truth is, being human doesn’t work that way. There isn’t one doorway that fits everyone. There isn’t one instruction that lands the same for every nervous system, every history, every heart. And I don’t want to add more noise to

I shall keep the promise that I made to myself. I shall never again tell myself that I am poor, sick, weak nor unhappy. I shall not lie to myself anymore, but shall daily speak the truth to my inner Soul, telling It that It is wonderful and marvelous; that It is One with the Great Cause of all Life, Truth, Power and Action. I shall whisper these things into my Soul until it breaks forth into songs of joy with the realization of Its limitless possibilities. I shall assure my

Perspectives… So many, so different, so divisive, each person certain theirs alone is true. Nature spoke to me today - It’s perspective vast and generous, seeing beauty in all forms, making room for all. The mountains reminded me: stand tall, be strong, hold your dignity. The clouds - white, dark and all the shades between - met one another without resistance, as if shaking hands across the sky. The wind, at times a gentle breeze, at times carrying great strength, whisper

As we step into a brand-new year, we invite you to imagine what’s possible—for your life, your relationships, and our wider community—when spiritual practice becomes lived experience. What is Spiritual Living? At the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna, we teach and practice a simple, powerful truth: there is a creative intelligence, an infinite wisdom, available to everyone—right here, right now. This wisdom can be consciously engaged to create a healthier, happier, more mea