Volume 30 No. 12 | December 2020 |
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Beloveds,
Ooh, the winter holidays! I love them. I love them all! I love the quiet of Solstice Night. I love the anticipation of Advent, the joy of Christmas morning and the renewed energy of New Year’s. I love how hope is uplifted in all of these – each representing in some way how the Light continues to work in the world, especially when things seem their darkest.
This year, our holidays might not look like the happy chaos we are used to. All those years of complaining about commercialism and being too busy have now borne fruit. We have an opportunity to have a quiet set of holidays, a more contemplative season in which to have deep and juicy conversations. We can still connect with each other, even if it’s by writing letters and snail-mailing them or chatting over the internet. We could spend more time looking at our decorations and appreciating them, rather than feeling pressured to put them up and then take them down.
The theme we are working with in December is “Celebrating the Divine Truth.” This past year has certainly given us a workout in standing in Truth! Our Divine Truth is wholeness, not a virus. Our Divine Truth is Unity and Oneness without having to be identical. Our Divine Truth is wrapped up in our ability to create healing and change conditions by the power of the One Mind. It is not and has never been helplessness, no matter how much that might have felt true for people this year. The Truth is that even when things are cold outside and the ground is frozen hard, there are seeds we have planted that are growing. The power we have is to see through conditions to the Truth and remain peaceful amid apparent chaos. Our Truth is that we are wrapped in and indwelt by an Infinite Love and that doesn’t ever change.
Rev. Kathleen Sibley
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JOIN US ONLINE ON SUNDAYS |
CSL Prescott is still here for you, and Sunday services are happening each week online. Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube every Sunday:
10:10 AM for meditation and 10:30 AM for service. We can't wait to see you!
Meditation: 10:10
Service time 10:30
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JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP EVERY SUNDAY AT 12 NOON AFTER SERVICES |
Do you miss seeing all your friends at CSL for coffee, refreshments and conversation after services each week? If so, grab a cup of coffee and a snack each Sunday after the online service and join your friends at 12 noon on Zoom for fellowship!
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Financial Contributions
Center for Spiritual Living Prescott is non-profit and your donations are tax deductible.
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Watch Messages Online
With our YouTube channel, you'll never miss one of Rev. Kathleen's inspiring messages!
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Contact Us
Phone: (928) 778-1602
3755 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
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BLUE CHRISTMAS
Wednesday, Dec. 9th at 6PM
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A Special Service for those who have a hard time with the holidays. We can come together and acknowledge having a difficult time and find ways to create new experiences. Additional support from our Practitioners is available after this short service.
Time: Dec 9, 2020, 6 PM Arizona
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 912 5703 2413
Passcode: 271529
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,91257032413# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,91257032413# US (Tacoma)
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Taught by Rev Kathleen, this class is for New Members, Old Members, and for anyone who wants a SOM 101 refresher. If you don’t know about the Minister’s Discretionary Fund, who to talk to about certain issues or you just haven’t been to the new class, you are welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can email you the support materials that the Rev Kathleen will be using.
Join Zoom Meeting, Dec. 9 am - Noon
Meeting ID: 940 3742 6887
Passcode: 727367
One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,94037426887# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,94037426887# US (Tacoma)
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Holiday Shopping at the Center |
Lovely 2021 Journal
If you would like the lovely and useful journal for 2021 published by our Home Office here is the link to purchase one for yourself and your friends...
Other Gifts from CSL Home Office at
Beautiful Holiday Wreath Offerings
from Diane Gesell, RScP
Please see attached pdf file of Diane's products and contact her directly; email and phone number are on the flyer.
Holiday Bookstore Shopping Offer From our Bookstore Manager, Sudra Tolbert. Please make any bookstore requests to Sudra and she will do the best she can to get that book to you: [email protected]
or call (928) 259-3782.
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Please Join Us on December 31, 2020
World Healing Peace Meditation
The Centers for Spiritual Living Heart of Peace Committee is inviting YOU to contribute your consciousness to healing the world and establishing sustainable peace. Join more than 500 million people from an array of faith traditions and philosophies, across seven continents, meditating simultaneously on DECEMBER 31, 2020.
The gatherings begin at precisely the same moment all around the world in all the many languages, to pray in the ways of their own traditions. We each affirm Peace and commit to do our part to heal the world. It is truly an amazing experience to sense the consciousness and the presence of hundreds of millions of people sharing the hour!
Here's how to join:
Date: December 31, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m. UTC/GMT (4:00 a.m. PST, 5:00 a.m. MST, 6:00 a.m. CST, 7:00 a.m. EST)
Blessings,
Centers for Spiritual Living Global Heart of Peace Committee
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Hello and Blessings to all.
The end of 2020 is rapidly approaching. I know that this year has been difficult. For many, it has been devastating. For all of us it has been like no other. Our country and world have had many difficult times with plagues, wars, the depression, etc. But for all of us this has probably been the worst times we have had to endure. But let us pause for a moment and try and find some things in our life that we can be grateful for.
Some silver linings are that our air quality has improved and the waters in Venice are clear for the first time in years and fish are now visible. Closer to home, our Center was concerned about re-paving the parking lot, parking, moving venues, etc. However, due to COVID, we were closed, which allowed us to stream our sermons. It also allowed me to let Dr. Askari complete his hospital grounds first instead of our Centers’ as was originally agreed upon. So far, he has reciprocated by paying some of the construction costs that may have been ours. The other day, Andy and I met at the Center and tested our internet. Even though we do not have enough bandwidth to transmit a sermon, we do have enough to receive. So instead of giving up on our situation with the internet, we found a way to bring services into the sanctuary. Once this uptick in COVID subsides, we will be discussing this.
Sandy and I have found new ways to enjoy each other. We have a happy hour, were we play games and eat appetizers. We read uplifting books or articles and stay away from news and the internet. So, what are you doing that can create your silver lining? What are you avoiding? What positives have come from this time? What do you have to be grateful for? For all of us, we do have choices. We must guard the gates to our mind, our perception. Ernest Holmes states “Gratitude is one of the chief graces of human existence.”
In Gratitude and Blessing to All,
Tom Kimmerle (Board President)
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YOU ARE THE GIFT
Karen Rader, RScP
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What a year 2020 has been! And not over yet, so why not embrace this wondrous season as the most magical and beautiful ever, just different. In the Interfaith Calendar there are 14 spiritual holidays in December. We may be more familiar with Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa and Winter Solstice; however, there are others celebrated by faith based groups. In our tradition we honor and respect all.
One Christian holy day I was not familiar with is “Watch Night,” December 31. This is a time to thank God for the safety we have received during the year. It sounded very appropriate to me for this 2020 year, so I share with you. Lets appreciate and share the Christ light. Whatever we traditionally celebrate, we can know that Spirit as Divine Truth is forever expanding and revealing within us, as well as others. We are divinely supported in all times and in all situations, even when we forget.
There is so much to be grateful for in every day, in every moment. To pause in Gratitude on the last day of the year is a joyous invitation. Let us count our blessings.
“Make a gift of your life
and lift all…by being
kind, considerate,
forgiving, and
compassionate at all
times, in all
conditions, with
everyone as well as
yourself. This is the
greatest gift anyone
can give.”
- David R. Hawkins
We can pay forward the Divine gifts of God. We are privileged to be giver and receiver without separation. Thank you for remembering you are not ordinary, but a holy gift in this world
Karen Rader, RscP
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Science of Mind Magazine
Tuesday Study Group
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Join us on Zoom Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm Arizona time for fellowship, reading and discussion of an article from the current issue of the Science of Mind Magazine.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 313 156 544
Passcode: TuesSOM
To get on the mailing list for reminders,
contact Chris Hofer at (914) 262-8599
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POWER OF THE WORD BOOKSTORE |
Hi, all you CSLP friends!
Although the Center remains closed including “Power of the Word Bookstore”, we are happy to assist you with any book requests. For questions and orders please call Sudra @ 928-259-3782 or email to [email protected] . For your convenience payments can be made through our website www.cslprescott.org. Remember prices are below retail as a nonprofit and tax free with a small fee for shipping. Trust all remain safe and read a book!
Sudra
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GET SUPPORT FROM THE HEART CONNECTION |
During this strange time in which so many people are feeling stress, the Heart Connection continues to connect with those in our CSLP family. We are sending cards, writing emails, and making telephone calls. There have been car parades in Prescott Valley and Prescott with CSLP members parading by sequestered folks' homes, honking their horns, waving, yelling hello, and having encouraging, loving signs on their cars. This certainly brightened the day for those recipients! We are encouraging people to reach out to our wonderful Practitioners and to call us in the Heart Connection for any needs. We are keeping our CSLP family in our prayers and are all looking forward to the day when our Center opens again. Love and Blessings to all!
Sharon Tice (sbtice@earthlink; 928-445-3026)
We sincerely thank you for your participation,
Beth Mosier, Sharon Tice & Jeri Arenson
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As your Heart Rides Leader just a reminder that if you need a ride once the Center opens up, give me a shout. I am so happy to facilitate this for you. Let's hope we can be together soon!
Love to all,
Nina R
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DECEMBER THEMES
Theme for the Year: 20/20 Spiritual Vision
December Theme: Celebrating the Divine Truth
"The Kingdom of Heaven is that place within ourselves where there is universal and individual peace at all times, peace that holds no doubt of our abiding good and wise, divine protection. To enter, we must simply recognize that this 'kingdom' exists and exactly where Jesus taught us to seek it – within ourselves."
Ernest Holmes, Questions and Answers on the Science of Mind
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DECEMBER MESSAGES
Dec. 6: Preparing the Way
Meditation: Grace McManus
Dec. 13: Cultivating Light
Meditation: Sally Kasner
Dec. 20: Welcoming the Shadow
Meditation: Jon Haass
Dec. 27: Making Magic
Meditation: Mel Hirsch
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STATS
October 2020:
Total Plate $7,363
Total Income $10,033
Total Expenses $18,229
Net Profit ($8,196)
CSLP's Tithes:
Casa-4-Kids: $100
CSL: $736
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
On November 8th, our own Rev. Kathleen Sibley shared a talk called "What God is Giving You." Watch it again here! While you're watching, please be sure to click Subscribe!
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CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION OF AWESOMENESS |
The Children's Association of Awesomeness has started having our own live Zoom CAA meetings on Sunday mornings. Your children, grandchildren, neighbor kids and young friends are welcome to join in the fun! Just have them log in with the link below at 9:30 AM for 30 minutes of age-appropriate spiritual fun.
Topic: Children's Association of Awesomeness!
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:00 AM Arizona
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 987 8188 7916
Password: 3ZgaUv
Lots of love,
Erin & Diane
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MINISTER CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Kathleen Sibley
Phone: (928) 830-9443
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Please reach out for prayer, conversation and emotional support during this challenging time. We can only be there for you if you reach out and let us know what you need. Remember, we love you so much, and it's our pleasure to be there for you.
PRACTITIONER INFORMATION
Hazel Bowman: (928) 541-1521
Diane Gesell: (928) 308-8759
Mel Hirsch: (928) 254-7169
Jon Haass: (928) 632-2711
Sally Kasner: (928) 636-1874
Grace McManus: (562) 595-3462
Karen Rader: (928) 710-1908
Richard Rader: (928) 710-6079
Dave Sharer: (928) 771-2791
M Sue Sharer: (928) 771-2791
Diane Gesell: (928) 308-8759
Mel Hirsch: (928) 254-7169
Jon Haass: (928) 632-2711
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HOSPITALITY
Chris Hofer (914 262-8599,
Jim Holmes • Kelsey Chambers • Beth Mosier
Marilyn Standish • Kay Krizek • Nancy Kelly
USHERS & GREETERS
Albin Wisniewski • Richard Rader
Nancy Stanton • Ken Kasner
Claire LaPlume • Pearl Goodman
Kay Krizek • Kathleen Gustafson
Patricia Weiberg • Nancy Kelly
CANDLE LIGHTERS
Kyra Molitor • Sonia Wijts
Nancy Kelly • Ricki Reynolds
Don Bishop • Beth Mosier
SOUND/AUDIO VISUAL
Jackson Rauch
DyAnn Brooks • Stuart Carson
Nina Rochette
BOOKSTORE
Sudra Tolbert • Jim Holmes
Sandy Kimmerle • Christi Scrivener
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HEART CONNECTION
Sharon Tice • Gena Bonacci
Sarah Thomas • Joanne Carson
Margaret Norton • Sudra Tolbert
Patricia Weiberg • John Brown
Susan Congdon • DyAnn Brooks
HEART RIDES
Nina Rochette
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Albin Wisniewski
PRACTITIONERS
Sue Sharer • Jon Haass Karen Rader
Diane Gesell Sally Kasner • Mel Hirsch
Dave Sharer • Hazel Bowman • Grace McManus Richard Rader
OFFICE ANGELS
Albin Wisniewski • Sudra Tolbert
Joanne Carson
ONLINE SERVICE COORDINATORS
Clay Smith • Andy Hofer
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Thank you, Volunteers! Your time, talent and
energy are greatly appreciated!
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The month of October, 2020 continued to present challenges to the Visitation team. During the month, due to social distancing, closing of Retirement homes and hospitals to visitors, the team relied on telephone calls to make visits. During the month of October 2020, eight (8) team members reported visiting (actual or Telephone) 30 separate individuals during the month; A total of 69 visits were made. One (1) team member reported making a food drop to one (1) individual. In addition,one (1) team reported participating in one (1) Virtual Prayer Circle for an individual undergoing a medical procedure.
Would you like a visit, telephone visit, telephone call, Prayer Circle or Virtual Prayer Circle by the Visitation Team for yourself or another? A Virtual Prayer Circle is performed when it is impractical to be at the hospital. A Virtual Prayer Circle is where each member goes into prayer at a designated time, wherever they are, for an individual undergoing a medical procedure. If this is for you, please contact the Pastoral Care Coordinator, David Sharer RScP at (928) 771 2791. The team loves to serve by making visits and praying with you.
Love & Light,
David Sharer, RScP
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BIRTHDAYS
Barbara Butterfield 12/02
Elin Myers 12/09
Laura Urquhart 12/12
Jeri Arenson 12/14
Don Bishop 12/18
Jim Holmes 12/22
Grace McManus 12/22
Rev. Kathleen Sibley 12/24
Elaine Soroka 12/25
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ERNEST HOLMES QUOTES
"Christmas is for remembrance. The love manifest through our gifts to each other typifies the offering of Life, the givingness of Spirit to Its creation. The hands of the Eternal are outstretched through our hands and the heart of the Infinite beats in the human breast. But the giver must give of himself for, ‘The gift without the giver is bare.’ It is not enough to give money to a great cause. Only those [who] understand giving, give of themselves withholding nothing."
Ernest Holmes
Daily Readings, Science of Mind Magazine, December 1929
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Please remember CSL Prescott in your financial giving. While the Center is closed, the fixed costs of running the Center will not change. You can make a contribution HERE.
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