What's Happening This Week at CSL Kelowna
Sunday Morning Smiles
Sunday, May 12: with Rev. Corinne Crockett – Mother’s Day: Living from the Heart
Last Sunday’s Talk: The Love of Community – Stories from Ghana, with Rev. Jeanette Vinek
Book Giveaway
Pride Work Bee
Member Spotlight: Blair Wilson
Holmes History: Part 9
Inspirational Song of the Week: David Roth
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 Facebook Live
SUNDAY SMILES!
There were plenty of smiles to go around at last Sunday's service.
We hope you add yours to next Sunday's service.
Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day: Living From the Heart
with Rev. Corinne Crockett
“We must become the change we want to see in the world.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
In celebrating Mother’s Day, we return to the heart and the qualities of the Sacred Feminine, the womb of creation. The qualities of the sacred feminine are within us all, no matter our gender.
Nothing informs our activity in the world more than our values, the space where our inner world is reflected into our outer presence. Incorporating the qualities of the sacred feminine, accepting them as core values to live from, assists us in being the change we’d love to see in the world.
By consciously directing our energies toward pursuits that resonate with our values, we create a life that is in alignment with who we are, transforming our lives and the world.
Through living from values such as wisdom, care, kindness, and welcome, just some of the qualities of the sacred feminine, life becomes a transformative journey of self-discovery and global transformation.
Last Sunday's Talk
The Love of Community - Stories from Ghana
with Rev. Jeanette Vinek
Last Sunday’s talk was spectacular. Rev. Jeanette Vinek shared with us some her experiences from her recent trip to Ghana. The talk was both enlightening and inspirational. If you missed it, or want to watch it again, click here:
Sunday, May 12 - Before and After Service
It’s The Great Book Giveaway this Sunday, May 12. It's great because we're giving away lots of books, and it's great because the books are great! We’re offering a host of books from those remaining from the Centre’s library, free for the taking!
Pride Work Bees & Appetizer Potluck Evenings
Everyone is welcome for these fun evenings!
Last year's Pride Work Bee was a lot of fun
Pride Work Bee & Appetizer Potluck – Everyone is welcome for this fun evening!
When: Wednesday, May 8th, 15th, and 22nd
Where: Studio 9
What time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Preparations are underway to create items to give away at the Pride Festival.
We’ll be gathering for a fun, evening work bee to create cooling neck wraps and bookmarks.
We have so much fun gathering to prepare! No level of skill or ability is required, just an ability to lend a hand and have fun doing things together.
We’ll do a potluck appie evening and have a great time on Wednesdays, May 8, 15 & 22ndh, 6:00 – 9:00 at Studio 9. If you can make all or even part of this fun evening, we’d love to have you join us.
Bring along your favourite appetizer dish for sharing. It’s a fun time of connection.
We’ll also be looking for someone to coordinate this important work, and for volunteers for our booth on the day of the event. For June 8th, two-hour time slots are open from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
We have such a wonderful time; you’ll want to be part of the event.
Again, any time you can come and share your presence is wonderful.
Please contact Rev. Corinne at 250-868-9090 or corinne_crockett@telus.net to sign up, to find out more, or to share your ideas.
Photos from Last Year's Pride Event
Member Spotlight: Blair Wilson
Meet Blair Wilson and Norman. Blair has been a member of CSL Kelowna about four years, but Norman has only recently started attending our services (we think Norman likes coming to the centre when he’s had a “Ruff” day).
Blair says that he and his daughter were looking for a spiritual community that mirrored their beliefs and ideas. When they found us, he felt that he’d found a community that reflected what he supported all along. Norman says he likes the Centre’s “Paw-sitive” message.
Blair serves on the Centre’s Board of Trustees and was also on the selection committee for our new Senior Minister. Thanks, Blair, for all that you do, and thanks, Norman, I hope we will be friends fur-ever!
Holmes History: Part 9
The life and times of the founder of Science of Mind
In Part 8 we looked at what Holmes said about his own transition. In this final chapter, we’ll read some of his more popular quotes.
“Nothing but good is going on out there in the vast reaches of outer space and here in the equally vast reaches of inner space. Everything is in order.”
“Can you afford the consequences of the way you are thinking?”
“The way we think is the way we act, and the way we act is what happens. Law in the universe lets you have what you want- disaster or delight.”
“Love, Law and Loyalty are all the organization we need. The only question we need to ask is this: Do we in our thought, attitude, and the way we live bear witness to the living truth that God is all there is? Make that a policy. That’s all the creed you’ll ever need.”
“One individual with God is a totality, is a completeness, One opinion consistent with the Truth is not a positive statement, but an absolute fact. One announcement from the mind that knows, will set the world on fire.”
“Healing is the discovery of the Divinity within.”
“Science of Mind is based upon the teachings of Jesus and coordinated with philosophy, and other great thinkers of the ages and is destined to become the new religion for the new day.”
“In metaphysical practice we arrive at this conviction through a process of thinking. The process itself is not the conviction; it is the road that leads to it. The student must be willing to subject the mind to self-training until there comes into his thinking a clear realization of the truth which intuition, feeling, and intellect must or may proclaim.”
“One should test the philosophy with intuition and intellect and the results will prove the theory.”
“This study calls for dedication, patience and an open-mind.”
Source: Science of Mind Archives
Inspirational Song of the Week
WILL YOU COME HOME
David Roth
David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter.
As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for three decades.
MEMBERSHIP
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SPEAKERS IN MAY
May 12: Rev. Corinne Crockett
May 19: Rev. Melody Bailey
May 26: Rev. Barbara Samuel
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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