CSL Kelowna News

Mark Your Calendars! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteered and served with such heart and presence at the Walk of Memories on Sunday, September 13th alongside our Multi-Faith partners. Even the rain could not stop us! Those who participated in the walk shared how meaningful the experience was in their journey with grief, and how much they appreciated the opportunity to acknowledge losses in such a supportive atmosphere, as well as to learn more about grief and the

Some days you need a little inspiration. Other days you need a little prayer. And some days you just need to breathe and remember who you are. Our new Inspiration page is designed to be a growing spiritual toolbox you can return to whenever you need a little support, encouragement—or simply a fresh perspective. Explore practical spiritual practices like meditation, mindful self-compassion and heart coherence. Find affirmative prayers for health, abundance, love and purpose. O

What changes when we start noticing the good we usually overlook? A dime on the sidewalk. Someone buys your coffee. A refund you weren’t expecting. A discount at the checkout. A friend offers exactly the help you needed. A cheque arrives, a bill is less than expected, or an opportunity seems to appear from nowhere. Most of these moments are easy to dismiss. Nice. And then we move on. But what if we didn’t? Welcome to Blue Abundance CSL Kelowna’s Blue Abundance Program is a si

We’re delighted to share that Rev. Corinne has been accepted to serve as a Spirituality Chaplain at UBC Okanagan, beginning this September! In this new role, Corinne will support students and staff through individual spiritual care, as well as offering mindfulness, meditation, and stress-reduction opportunities designed to nurture resilience, well-being, and connection. This will be an evolving and organic ministry, shaped by listening and responding to the needs of the campu

We’re looking for a few more welcoming faces to join our Sunday Greeter team and our Brew Crew coffee service team. There’s something special about volunteering. It’s the simple act of showing up, lending a hand, and saying, “I can help with that." Volunteering reminds us that we all have something to give - our time, our talents, our kindness, or simply a willing pair of hands. Rosabelle Daugela, a 92-year-old published author and public speaker specializing in the study o

By: Irene Kowalchuk, RScP We might gently ask, “Where do I keep returning that causes me pain or leaves me hurt?” Healing doesn’t necessarily mean becoming someone new. Sometimes it means becoming more aware of what no longer serves us. Could the doctor’s advice have a deeper message: the recognition that we have choices? Maybe it’s time to stop going to the same place, and choose to deepen our self-awareness, compassion and a growing respect for the life that’s already withi

What is Affirmative Prayer? It is a prayer that declares a spiritual Truth. Affirmative Prayer is “a recognition of Spirit’s Omniscience (all knowing), Omnipotence (all powerful), and Omnipresence (everywhere present), and a realization of humanity’s unity with Spirit…” (Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind textbook). Affirmative Prayer is a powerful method for setting the Creative Process into motion. It is a direct, focused, and organized method using five steps to get to your

Sunday, September 13 | Kelowna Waterfront Park One of the greatest gifts we can offer another human being is simply our presence. The Walk of Memories is a gentle, interactive community event that welcomes people who are grieving losses of any kind. Whether someone is remembering a loved one, navigating a significant life change, or carrying a quieter, unseen grief, this afternoon offers a safe and compassionate space to remember, reflect, and heal. We are currently seeking c

Don Miguel Ruiz:"Every time you practice the Four Agreements their meaning goes a little deeper. When you read the book The Four Agreements for the second time, or the third time, at a certain point it seems as if you are reading a different book. And it seems like a different book because you have already broken many little agreements. Now you can go a little deeper, and you go deeper and deeper until the moment comes when you open your spiritual eyes. When you finally t

I look at every unexpected change with wonder and curiosity, trusting that Divine Mind is revealing a miracle right here. The Gift of Curiosity We often treat curiosity as an intellectual pursuit, but when we look closer at moments that change human history, we find that curiosity is a profound spiritual practice. It is the art of staying present when things do not go according to plan, and of trusting that the universe is constantly speaking to us through the ordinary. These

By Rev. John DePalma We often hear in our teaching that we are perfect, whole, and complete just as we are. Even when we understand those words as describing the essence of our spirituality, many of us—especially in moments of doubt, pain, or worry—find "whole and complete" difficult to believe. It can seem far away, even elusive. Instead, we become mesmerized by the trance of not enoughness and unworthiness. Have you ever noticed how much of life is spent trying to become wo

Friendship is something exceptional. It is one of the most enduring bonds we build in life. At its core, it’s the quiet understanding that someone chooses to walk beside you—not out of obligation, but out of genuine connection. True friends celebrate your highs, steady you in your lows, and remind you of who you are when you momentarily forget. They offer honesty without cruelty, support without conditions, and laughter that feels like a reset button for the soul. Friendshi