Our Community 💗 May 8, 2025
CSL Kelowna- May 7
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What's Happening This Week at CSL Kelowna
Sunday, May 11th: Whole-Brained, Whole-Hearted with Rev. John DePalma
Last Sunday: Jedi Training for Spiritual Seekers, with Rev. Corinne Crockett
This Saturday, May 10: Multi-Faith Assembly
Volunteer Opportunities: Pride 2025
The Origins of Mother’s Day
The Divine Feminine
Inspirational Song of the Week: Good Mother, by Jann Arden
Connect with Rev. John
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
Next Sunday
With Rev. John DePalma
This Mother’s Day, join us for a powerful talk that honors more than tradition —it honors the timeless feminine wisdom that lives in every human being.
Whether you are a mother, miss a mother, never knew one, or are learning to mother yourself — this talk invites you into a deeper experience of your own sacred wholeness.
We’ll explore:
Our brain “wiring” as a symbol of the bridge between logic and intuition, doing and being
Why embracing your inner feminine isn’t a trend — it’s spiritual competency
How we can draw on feminine qualities like empathy, receptivity, and creativity to co-create the Beloved Community
And how to make Mother’s Day a return — not just to memory, but to embodiment
This talk is for anyone ready to live:
More connected to their inner wisdom
More balanced in how they lead and love
More whole — for themselves and the communities they care about
Come as you are. Leave with a deeper understanding of how the mothering presence — within you — is a sacred, world-healing force.
Because to create the Beloved Community… we must first embody what it means to be whole.
Join us at Studio 9 (1180 Houghton Rd, Kelowna, BC). Doors open at 10:15 am. Enter the property 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.
Last Sunday
Last Sunday Rev. Corinne took us on a joyful adventure across galaxies, both inner and outer, as we discovered what Star Wars, Science of Mind, and modern quantum science all have in common:
“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” — Yoda
We'll discovered how your mind and feelings are your lightsabers, your beliefs the Force, and Divine Law the ever-faithful operating system responding to every input.
If you missed her talk or want to see it again, click here:
THIS SATURDAY:
Invitation: Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly
Deepen Your Understanding. Expand Your Heart.
We are delighted to offer another beautiful opportunity to come together in the spirit of learning, connection, and mutual respect. In the truest spirit of Multi-Faith collaboration, Rev. Corinne has been invited to offer the opening prayer for our next Multi-Faith gathering at the Mormon Church on May 10th.
At a time when our world so deeply needs bridges of understanding, participating in Multi-Faith learning is an act of hope, compassion, and unity. Each tradition offers a glimpse into the universal truths that bind us all—and reminds us that while our languages of prayer may differ, the spirit behind them is one.
Next Gathering
Hosted by: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Community (Mormon)
Date: Saturday, May 10th
During this gathering, you’ll experience:
A heartfelt 30-minute presentation sharing insights into the Mormon faith tradition
An opportunity for meaningful questions and answers
A warm social period with beverages and desserts
These events are designed to be welcoming, enriching, and respectful—and typically conclude in under two hours.
When we listen deeply to one another, we weave the fabric of peace and understanding.
We invite you to be part of this sacred weaving.
Interested in attending?
Please contact Rev. Corinne at corinne_crockett@telus.net for further details.
Pride 2025 Is Around the Corner — And We’re So Excited to Be Part of It!
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been granted a booth at this year’s Pride Festival on Saturday, May 31st—and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration.
As Centers for Spiritual Living affirms: “We believe the ultimate goal of life to be complete freedom from all discord of every nature—and that this goal is sure to be attained by all.”
Join the Joy: One More Pride Prep Party – Appy Potluck Evening!
We’re gathering for fun, laughter-filled evenings to prepare handmade giveaways for the Pride booth—cooling neck wraps, bookmarks, and other small treasures to share with festival-goers.
No crafting skills required—just your presence, your willingness to connect, and maybe your favourite appie to share!
Pride Prep Potluck Evenings
Studio 9 – 1180 Houghton Road
Wednesday: May 14 — from 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Let us know if you can come for all or just a little—we’d love to have you with us.
Note: Please use street parking, as parking lot is booked for these evenings.
Volunteer at the Festival!
On Saturday, May 31st, we’ll need helping hearts at our booth throughout the day. Two-hour shifts are available between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM—and trust us, it’s such a joyful experience, you’ll leave with a full heart and likely a few hugs.
Whether you want to help prep, be at the booth, or just cheer us on, your presence makes a difference.
The Festival will run 11:00-3:00, so these times are inclusive of set-up and tear-down.
To sign up, ask questions, or share ideas, reach out to Rev. Corinne: corinne_crockett@telus.net
Let’s show up with love. Let’s celebrate every person’s right to be who they are and love who they love. And let’s do it together—with open hearts, open minds, and maybe a few sparkles too.
THE ORIGINS OF MOTHER'S DAY
Mother’s Day originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It was established largely due to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
Anna organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia. Her campaign to make it a national holiday succeeded when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it in 1914, designating the second Sunday in May for the occasion.
Though now widely celebrated, Anna later criticized its commercialization, believing it strayed from her original intent.
THE DIVINE FEMININE
The Divine Feminine represents the nurturing, intuitive, and compassionate aspects of spiritual consciousness—a sacred force that brings balance and healing to both individuals and the collective.
Rooted in ancient traditions and gaining renewed attention in modern spirituality, the Divine Feminine is not exclusive to women but exists in all beings, complementing the assertive energies of the Divine Masculine.
Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind philosophy, recognized the Divine Feminine as the receptive aspect of creation. He wrote, “The Divine Feminine is that deep, intuitive knowing that transcends logic and becomes the birthplace of wisdom.”
For Holmes, the creative process is a union of masculine and feminine energies—thought and feeling, action and receptivity—both necessary for spiritual wholeness.
Marianne Williamson, a prominent spiritual teacher, emphasizes the Divine Feminine as a force of healing and transformation. She says, “The feminine way is not the absence of strength, it is the presence of love.”
This love manifests as compassion, empathy, and the power to transform pain into purpose. Through embracing the feminine within, we return to the heart-centred wisdom the world urgently needs.
Brené Brown, a researcher known for her work on vulnerability and courage, adds depth to this understanding. She writes, “Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.”
The Divine Feminine honours vulnerability as a strength, encouraging authenticity and emotional truth.
Together, these voices remind us that honoring the Divine Feminine is not a return to the past, but a forward path to healing, connection, and spiritual integration.
Inspirational Song of the Week
Good Mother
Jann Arden
Jann Arden is a Canadian singer-songwriter, author and actress. She is best known for her signature ballads, "Could I Be Your Girl" and "Insensitive", which is her biggest hit to date, as well as other ballads, such as "Cherry Popsicle" and "I Would Die for You."
Website: https://www.jannarden.com/home/
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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