As we move into new times, we are experimenting with a few things! Our Friday blog posts may look a bit different; we won’t be having slides or pre-service music on our Sunday livestream (we’ll just start right at 10:30am) and soon, we’ll have a new venue where we can gather!
This Sunday’s talk:
Endings, Beginnings and Divine Love
— Dr. Deborah Gordon
“Revolutionary love is practiced in community. Each of us has a role in any given time. We can all be midwives in this time of great transition.”
— Steve Maraboli
It seems we’ve come through a time of endings. As we’re taught, our new experiences come as previous ones draw to a close. We’re delighted to let everyone know our NEW now is at hand. Dr. Deborah Gordon explores a few more ideas on honourable closure, new beginnings and the dynamic impact of Divine Love operating through it all.
Join Dr. Deborah on April 10th at 10:30am PT on Facebook Live.
This Week’s Science of Mind Theme
Dance with the Donkey
It’s ‘Holy Week’ in the Christian tradition. Ramadan began last week. In addition to honouring Palm Sunday this weekend, next week we look forward to Good Friday, Passover and Easter Sunday. The Creator Itself shines through all spiritual paths in unique ways.
If we want to dance with Spirit, we must dance with ALL of Spirit, including the parts of ourselves and our journey which challenge us to grow. In other words, there will be donkeys. Metaphysically, the donkey is that part of us that is stubborn, untrainable and undisciplined. But the donkey is also persistent and can endure the rocky and broken road.
What we resist persists. It’s exhausting, overwhelming and incredibly frustrating! When we dance with our donkeys, resistance fades away. What was once our ‘shadow’ blesses us and offers gifts of innovation, newness, wisdom and resilience.
It takes willingness to be a channel for Spirit’s creations. It takes faith to step forward in possibility, discovery and newness. Whether creating a new way of being with the people you love or innovations in space travel, you have a light within which seeks to shine in wonder and radiance.
See Our New Location on Facebook Live this Sunday!
We’ll be livestreaming from our new location at Studio 9 this Sunday, April 10! Please bear with us as we figure out the set up and establish a new routine.
It will just be our leadership in attendance so that we can ensure a quality service for our first open-to-everyone service on April 24th!
Special In-Person Easter Sunday Celebration
Join us at the Rotary Centre for the Arts for another uplifting and inspiring in-person service on April 17th (Easter Sunday). Rev. Barbara Samuel will have her full band, Sista B and the Boyz.
We have a special service planned to celebrate the season of renewal.
Please RSVP. The service will also be livestreamed on Facebook Live.
Fundraiser
There is an easy way for you to help CSL Kelowna raise funds. Save your Nature’s Fare receipts, bring them to the in-person service on April 17th, and put them into the donations basket. Nature’s Fare will donate 3% of the total of your purchases to CSL Kelowna.
Practitioner Support
Our ministers and practitioners are in service to all of us. If you need help to see the Truth in a situation; if you are looking for clarity; if you are struggling in this challenging time; our ministers and practitioners are here to support you. You can contact them through the About page on our website, or you can submit a prayer request on the Contact page.
Our Shared Values: Diversity and Inclusivity
DIVERSITY and INCLUSIVITY are values we share in the Science of Mind philosophy.
Inspiring Words During the Week
Connect with us through our daily posts on CSLK’s Facebook page! Here are a few of the messages we shared this week. Click on any image or go to the entire Things to Remember album. We invite you to ‘like’, comment and share any post that resonates!
Regular Events at CSLK
See more details and dates under Upcoming Events on our home page.
After-service Community Chat is every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Join Laura Green and other members of our CSLK community for a friendly catch-up chat after our Sunday Celebration. Our next Community Chat is on April 10th. Everyone is welcome!
Passcode: love
Coffee and Connection is every other Thursday with Dr. Deborah Gordon, Rev. Barbara Samuel and friends. The next online gathering is on April 21st at 10am. Everyone is welcome to this time of casual connection.
Passcode: love
Our Sunday Celebrations are at 10:30am. You can view it live on Facebook or watch the replay later on YouTube.
Pre-service Meditation and our children's VIBE program are currently on hiatus and are being reimagined.
We are so Grateful for your Support!
We’re thankful for the many ways we are able to accept donations:
Online via the Ways to Donate page of our website (PayPal or credit card).
By Interac e-transfers sent to donate@cslkelowna.org.
By CAFT automatic transfers directly from the bank.
Cheques can be mailed to: Suite 131, 101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1.
For more information, please contact Rev. Melody Bailey.
MIND-FULL MOMENT
“Revolutionary love is practiced in community. Each of us has a role in any given time. We can all be midwives in this time of great transition.”
— Valerie Kaur
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Vol. 31, Issue 15 | Editor: Annie Zalezsak
Love this new look and format! Bravo! Well done CSLKelowna! So excited for positive change!