Navigating in Uncertain Times
— Dr. Kenn Gordon
“If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity.”
— Eckhart Tolle
If there’s ever been a time of uncertainty for those of us on this planet, this is the time. Between pandemics, elections and life changes, transition and transformation lies rooted just below the surface.
If we choose to continue to live in joy, being aware, awake and alert is no longer an option. It is mandatory. Life is meant to be lived and lived well. The decisions we make now will truly effect what our tomorrow will look like.
Join Dr. Kenn Gordon as he shares the tools and hints that he is trying to embody in order to bring some certainty to this uncertain time.
Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 10:30am on Facebook Live.
This Week’s Point of View from the Science of Mind
When we set the law in motion with our own thoughts and emotions, things start to happen.
Spirit is inherently neutral. It is the field of infinite possibility that organizes everything in creation – the seasons, the biological rhythms of our bodies, birth and death. It is pure awareness or consciousness, pure potential, which manifests all things. This process is set in motion by our thoughts and emotions, whether conscious or unconscious, individual or collective. God doesn’t act until we do.
To create change in the world, we must first set an intention, and then spend time every day sitting in the feeling of what we desire, either through prayer or meditation or visioning. Think it, feel it, believe it! In this place of faith and knowing, feelings of disbelief will fade away; wanting will be replaced by knowing that the desired outcome is already in existence. It is this conscious state that sets the Law of Manifestation into motion. Feeling ALWAYS precedes demonstration.
Taking divinely-inspired action is what sets intention apart from fantasy. What would life look like if you already had the things you want? Live as if the desired outcome was already so.
Every intention is set in the mind of the One Itself. Follow your inner guidance – the voice of the Divine within you, as you make decisions, and do what you feel inspired to do each step of the way. Following God’s guidance feels effortless and fun!
Save the Date: December 20, 2020
While we have been planning to hold our annual Celebration of Light holiday service on December 20th, we have been staying alert to the latest COVID-19 guidelines which just changed for BC yesterday (November 19). As soon as we know more about how this will impact us over the next few weeks, we'll let you know. Meanwhile, please continue to save the date on your calendar!
Grief Support Group
A series of four drop-in meetings for Grief Support began on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 and continues for the next three Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm on Zoom.
Grief affects us in different ways. Some feel sad, misunderstood, isolated, alone, confused, angry or guilty.
Our Grief Support Group offers support to anyone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one, separation from a life partner, or loss of connection to friends and family. The group offers a safe and respectful space to share, listen, and receive compassionate support and prayer from others. It's free to attend and donations are appreciated.
Join us on Zoom on a drop-in basis for each (or any) of the following Wednesdays:
November 25, 2020 at 7pm (PST)
December 2, 2020 at 7pm (PST)
December 9, 2020 at 7pm (PST)
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 853 6017 5538
Passcode: Wednesday
The Drop In: Coffee and Connection
Starting Thursday, November 26th at 10am PST on Zoom, anyone who wants to spend some time together with other CSLK community members is invited to join us for The Drop In: Coffee and Connection, a one-hour get together for casual conversation. Rev. Gwen Smith, Rev. Barbara Samuel and Dr. Deborah Gordon will be on Zoom every two weeks for a time of check-in and chat. Come with an open mind and an open heart to being together. The Zoom meeting number is 848 2252 9807 and the passcode is connection.
Practitioner of the Week
We now have a designated Practitioner of the Week. If anyone is looking for one-to-one prayer treatment support for ANYTHING, you can contact our designated Practitioner of the Week directly via email with your prayer request. Each week, one of our practitioners has been assigned to be the direct contact. This week is Jade Harms and her email is practitionerjade@gmail.com. Thank you so much, practitioners, for this valuable service!
Free SOM Magazine
If you’re in the Kelowna area, you’re invited to drop by the Pandosy Peace Centre to pick up a free issue of the current SOM magazine… our gift.
Sunday Meditation
We have a great team that provides a time of calm and meditation each Sunday morning. We begin at 9:45am sharp and finish by 10:05am to allow time for a break before our Sunday celebration. Join us on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82423777379 Password: meditation
Sunday Celebration
Every Sunday at 10:30am, please join us on Facebook Live! Visit our page at https://www.facebook.com/CSLKelowna/ and scroll down until you see the video. (The replay can be watched later on YouTube.)
VIBE
UPDATE: Due to changes in COVID-19 guidance, our children's VIBE program is on hiatus. Stay tuned for updates in January. If you'd like more information as we go forward, please contact our children's programming director, Joanne Marie, at vibecslk@gmail.com.
Our Blogs
Are you getting our blog post alert emails? We publish two blog posts each week on our website (cslkelowna.org) under the Blog section. If you’re on our contact list (also known as our subscription list), you’ll get an email on Monday and an email on Friday which contains a link to the most recent blog post. (If it's not in your inbox, please check your junk folder.) You can also read current or past issues anytime in the website’s Blog section.
Thank You for Your Support!
We’re so grateful we can accept ONLINE donations in several ways:
On our website cslkelowna.org via PayPal or credit card.
Through Interac money transfers sent to donate@cslkelowna.org.
By signing up for CAFT automatic transfers directly from the bank.
Cheques can be mailed to: Suite 131, 101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1.
For more info, please contact our treasurer Derek Hinchliffe.
MIND-FULL MOMENT
“When prayer removes distrust and doubt and enters the field of mental certainty, it becomes faith; and the universe is built on faith.”
— Ernest Holmes
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Vol. 29. Issue 47 | Editor: Annie Zalezsak