CSL Kelowna News

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

As a member of the Okanagan Multi-Faith Leadership team, I am excited about presentations planned for the spring of 2026, with upcoming offerings by the Pagan Community (March 14th), followed by presentations from the Baha’i community, UBCO Spiritual Care, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints later in the season. While I was unable to attend the February visit to the Buddhist Temple, Maureen Detwiller provided a rich synopsis of the gathering on February 7th. T

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

As a member of the Okanagan Multi-Faith Leadership Team, I’m deeply grateful—and genuinely excited—about the rich tapestry of presentations unfolding in the spring of 2026. We’ll be gathering with the Buddhist Community on February 7th, followed by the Pagan Community on March 14th, and later in the season we’ll welcome offerings from the Baha’i community, UBCO Spiritual Care, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each gathering offers a unique window into the

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

Members of CSL Kelowna and the Okanagan Multi-Faith Community gathered January 10th at the Central Okanagan United Church (COUC) for a deeply inspiring visit and exchange. We were warmly welcomed by Ally Phillips and Andrea Hess and introduced to the many ways this vibrant, open, and affirming congregation lives its commitment to service, compassion, and community care. We learned about COUC’s extensive community outreach, including low-barrier food security supports, resourc

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

Our Okanagan Multi-Faith Visits will resume in 2026 on Saturday, January 10 , with a visit to Central Okanagan United Church . December’s presentation, graciously hosted by the Kelowna Jewish Community, was both deeply informative and wonderfully nourishing—complete with the sharing of many traditional Jewish delights. In times that call for greater compassion and understanding, these gatherings offer a meaningful way to stand together—learning from one another and embodying

Our Beloved Volunteers are the foundational hearts and hands of our Beloved Community! On December 4th, we gathered in a beautifully festive Christmas setting to honour the volunteers who create the sacred container for our Centre every Sunday. Volunteering in our Beloved Community is an evolutionary Spiritual practice; it’s about so much more than the tasks at hand. It isn’t just what they do—it’s the love, intention, and grace in how they do it that creates the beautiful at