What's Happening This Week at CSL Kelowna
Sunday, December 22: The Incredible Light of Being, with Rev. Corinne Crockett
Last Sunday’s Service: Taizé Service
Special Guest Musicians: Tom, Amanda, and Jenn Crockett
Celebration of Light: And what a night it was!!
Update: Secret Santa for CSL Kenya: Your donations feed families
Vision Board Workshop: Start the New Year by Setting a New Vision with Rev. Melody Bailey
Invitation: Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly
Inspirational Song of the Week: Ornaments by Neal Klassen
Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Studio 9, 1180 Houghton Road, Kelowna, BC. Doors open at 10:15 am. Please visit the event page for more details and a map. Everyone is welcome!
Or, WATCH US ON
THIS IS OUR LAST BLOG BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY…so we’d like to wish you a very, merry Christmas. Of course, we will be seeing you before Christmas. We’ll see you this coming Sunday when the amazing Crockett Family take the stage. Rev. Corinne Crockett will deliver the inspirational message while her husband Tom and daughters Amanda and Jenn will provide the music. See you there!
The Incredible Light of Your Being
Rev. Corinne Crockett
December 22, 2024
“A new light is coming into the world. We are on the borderland of a new experience. The veil between Spirit and matter is very thin. The invisible passes into visibility through our faith in it.”
SOM 60.3
This coming Sunday, December 22nd, is a special day indeed as we approach Christmas Day & the return of the Light as the days start growing longer.
I hope you can join us for the precious experience of my family, Tom, Amanda, and Jenn stepping in as our musical inspiration for the day while Rev. Barb & Neal get a much-deserved rest. It’s been wonderful having music fill the house as they practice and prepare to be with us all.
Do we truly believe and embody the words of the song we often sing, “I am a Light?” If not, why not? Only a thin veil of mis-belief separates us from experiencing the Light we are here to be.
Light is an attribute of Spirit, the Divine essence, and intelligence that animates us all. Ernest Holmes reminds us that, “We are light, and in that light, there is no darkness. This is the Light that lightens every person’s pathway.” (SOM 366.2)
Just as light illuminates our outer world, the Divine Light within us illuminates our inner path, helping us clearly see possibilities beyond the world of form and effect.
Dr. Holmes tells us that “faith will light the place in which we find ourselves, and by the light of that faith, we will see that all is good.” Light, he explains, overcomes darkness not by struggle or combat but simply by being what it is: LIGHT. (SOM 183.2)
By simply being who we are—unique expressions of the Divine—we illuminate our own lives and naturally light the way for others.
As we approach Christmas Day and celebrate the return of the Light with the lengthening of days, let us step through that thin veil of limiting belief and stoke the flame of the Light within us, letting it blaze ever brighter.
Together, let us step into the incredible Light of our own Being and illuminate the world around us.
I hope to see you there!
Love & Blessings – Rev. Corinne
Sunday Service takes place at Studio 9 (1180 Houghton Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 2C9). Doors open at 10:15 am. Enter the building by the side entrance behind the staff parking lot. Look for our signs to guide you! Please use street parking or park at Ben Lee Park (1.5 blocks away).
Or you can always watch our live stream on Facebook Live via Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna's Facebook page.
After the service, you can find all talks on our YouTube channel.
LAST WEEK'S SERVICE
Taizé Service
Last week’s service was a beautiful and sacred Taizé gathering, deepening our experience with the metaphysical meaning of the Christmas story.
People were moved at depth as they deepened in this deeply contemplative and revealing experience.
If you missed it, or would like to watch it again, click here:
Next Sunday
Special Guest Musicians
Tom, Amanda, and Jenn Crockett
They’re back! It’s been a while since Tom and Amanda Crockett have graced our stage with their musical gifts. On Sunday, December 22 Jenn Crockett will join them as they bless us with a blend of both contemporary and seasonal music.
Celebration of Light
WHAT A NIGHT IT WAS!
The snow on December 16 did not prevent over 120 people from attending our 32nd Annual Celebration of Light. Thanks to all the volunteers who set-up, decorated, baked and brought treats and… well, did just about everything to make this night a success.
It was great to see lots of familiar faces, and lots of new ones.
UPDATE: Secret Santa 2024
Thanks to the incredible support of our spiritual community, and donations from many people outside of our community, CSL Kenya will feed 225 families in Kenya this Christmas! It’s amazing!
Rev. Barbara Samuel and her team worked tirelessly over the past few weeks and thanks to their hard work and your generosity, they exceeded their goal. They extend gratitude and thanks for everyone who worked on the campaign, and to everyone who donated.
Look for more details in the new year.
VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
with Rev. Melody Bailey
Start the New Year with a New Vision
Sunday, January 5th, after service
DO YOU WANT TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE?
Do you want to let your inner child out and have some crafty, intentional fun? If so, join us for a Vision Board Workshop where we will focus on all four quadrants of life: Creativity (work, play); Health (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical); Loving Relationships and Abundance.
Supplies will be provided but if you have specific pictures cut out from magazines or printed that you wish to bring with you and include, please do so.
We will be holding this workshop on Sunday January 5th following our Sunday service from approximately 12 noon until 3 pm. If you’re staying after service, please bring a lunch that doesn’t require extra preparation.
We will take some time for a bite to eat before beginning the workshop. There will be a sign-up sheet at Sunday service and an RSVP on our website as we do need to know numbers to prepare.
Invitation: Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly
Upcoming Opportunities in 2025
"So powerful is the Light of Unity that it can illuminate the whole world." ~ Bahá’u’lláh
In this sometimes-divisive world, learning from one another and standing together as Communities of Faith is powerful.
The first four assemblies have been deeply enriching, demonstrating, at the heart of it, how much faith communities have in common. The intention of these gatherings is to learn more about the diverse faith traditions who call the Okanagan home.
Our Multi-Faith connection and learning continues in the New Year!
We hope you join us for these enriching opportunities:
Buddhist Community Gathering
Date: Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Baha’i Community Presentation (Repeat Session)
Date: Saturday, February 15th, 2025
During these gatherings, you’ll experience:
A 30-minute presentation
An opportunity for questions and answers
A social period with beverages and desserts
These events typically conclude in under two hours.
If you’re interested in attending, please contact Rev. Corinne Crockett at corinne_crockett@telus.net for further details.
INSPIRATIONAL SONG OF THE WEEK
Ornaments
Neal Klassen
Neal Klassen performed this original song with Sista B & the Boyz
at our Celebration of Light last week.
Tinsel and baubles shine red, gold, and green
Crystal blue icicles shimmer and gleam
These are old memories
These ornaments on our Christmas tree
Lopsided angels of glitter and glue
Strings of old popcorn the kids made at school
These are sweet memories
These ornaments on our Christmas tree
Each has a story, and each has a place
Each brings a smile or a tear to my face
We store them away ‘till December, and then
The memories start over again
Baby’s first Christmas; Grandma’s old star
Sparkling snowflakes that light up my heart
Oh, the best memories
Are these ornaments on our Christmas tree
LET’S CONNECT
Rev. John DePalma’s contact information
Contact Rev. John via email: jdepalma@cslkelowna.org
He is also available for one-on-one telephone conversations. To schedule a connection, visit his online calendar:
Fill out your membership here, https://www.cslkelowna.org/membership
Regular Events at CSLK
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Sunday Celebrations start at 10:30am PT at Studio 9, 1180 Houghton Road, Kelowna. Please park on the street or at Ben Lee Park (1.5 blocks from the school). You can also watch us live on Facebook or watch the replay later on YouTube.
Our volunteers are immensely valuable to CSLK! If you can help out with making coffee, setting up and/or after-service taking down, please contact Rev. Corinne Crockett at 250-868-9090 or email corinne_crockett@telus.net.
Do you have an idea for CSLK community opportunities you’d like to experience? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please contact Rev. Corinne Crockett at 250-868-9090 or email corinne_crockett@telus.net.
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; 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.
Bring Nature’s Fare Receipts to CSLK!
Nature’s Fare grocery store receipts are worth a pretty penny to us! Bring your shopping receipts to Sunday service and place them into the receipt box on the table in front of the stage in the Studio 9 auditorium. Nature’s Fare will donate 3% of the total of your purchases to CSL Kelowna! Every receipt helps! Thank you!
Your Support Means So Much to Our Community!
We’re grateful for the ways CSL Kelowna is 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.
Cheques can be mailed to: Suite 131, 101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1.
For more information, please contact Rev. Melody Bailey.
MINDFUL MOMENT
"The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment"
– Thich Nhat Hanh
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