Volume 30 No. 6 | June 2020
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Beloveds,
Routine and muscle memory help me to make sure I grab my keys and cell phone before I leave the house. Without my routine for the past several weeks, I’ve found myself needing to put things in the car long before I need to leave, or I find myself across town trying to deliver things that are still on the kitchen table. Without my old routine, I have learned to check what I’m wearing before I leave the house because I may well still be in pajama bottoms. I have learned to double check my calendar because I don’t know what day it is much less which zoom call to log into next.
This is the blessing and the curse of routine: we don’t need to be mindful because we can go on autopilot but we miss half the day being on autopilot. This month since we’ve lost our autopilot, we may as well be focused on mindfulness. What we think, say and do make up our lives. When we choose to think, speak and act consciously we can create the life we consciously want and live it fully. We aren’t just in relationship – we enjoy our relationships and cherish our people fully. We have deep and meaningful conversations rather than make small talk. We create a world that works for everyone rather than the world as it has always been.
I have long held to the idea that we should never let a good crisis go to waste. During this world pandemic, let’s use the topsy-turvey-ness of the world to remake it before everyone comes back out and gets back to the same old routines. Let’s create a new and better normal. The Universe has offered a unique chance to re-open as the world that works for everyone.
Rev. Kathleen Sibley
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MINISTER CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Kathleen Sibley
Phone: (928) 830-9443
Email: revkathleen@cslprescott.org
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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) 282-2461
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
Diane Gesell: (928) 308-8759
Mel Hirsch:
(928) 254-7169
Jon Haass: (928) 632-2711
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OUR CAMPUS IS CLOSED!
Please DO NOT show up in person.
We will not be there until AT LEAST June 15th.
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JOIN US ONLINE ON SUNDAYS
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While we are practicing necessary distancing as ordered by the CDC, CSL Prescott is still here for you and Sunday services will still be happening. Join us on Facebook Live every Sunday: 10:00 AM for meditation and 10:30 AM for service. While it's not quite the same as being together in the sanctuary, this miracle of technology allows us to come together like the powerful spiritual community that we are.
Meditation: 10:10
Service time 10:30
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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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Keep an eye out for a special email in the next week, announcing the new classes for summer at CSL Prescott!! Even while the campus is closed, the spiritual learning continues. We're here to help you deepen into your knowledge of New Thought, spiritual practices and affirmative prayer.
WHAT: Special Summer Classes Email
WHEN: Early June
WHO: You, of course!!
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Hello and Blessings to all.
I am not sure as I am writing this report if our Center has re-opened or not yet. I know Arizona has re-opened in many ways, taking restrictions off many of our daily activities. I pray that this has met with positive results. Many other states and countries are handling this COVID 19 situation many other ways. Some have had no restrictions; some have had complete lockdown; most are somewhere in-between. Time takes time and, in all cases, hindsight is more accurate than current events.
As Ernest Holmes writes, “Just as there are automatic reactions in our physical body, so there are deeper automatic reactions in our mind. His (or her) emotional, unconscious desire has won over his (their) intellect. It has seen to it that they need NOT meet a situation which he (or she) is unconsciously afraid of.” Freud viewed the unconscious mind as a repository for socially unacceptable ideas, desires, traumatic memories, and painful emotions. In other words, it is sometimes easier to avoid a decision or to follow someone, rather than basing OUR own intellect.
I’m not trying to suggest you are not making conscious decisions regarding COVID, and the Board will not either. I’m suggesting that we all listen to ALL thoughts and facts regarding Prescott, the quad cities, and Yavapai County for this is the area we are most concerned with. I have had people tell me how much they missed the Center, cannot get the on-line service, so we should be open now. Others have said not before the CDC or others give approval. We each must do what OUR intellect says is correct for us
Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist, feels that every human being shares the collective unconscious with the entire human species. This is where we come back to the Science Of Mind philosophy of one mind, what we create for ourselves is what we desire for everyone. Hopefully, our conscious decisions, based on intentional emotions and intellect will work for everyone.
Whatever is or was decided by your Board, please know that the Congregation is our only concern. Our decision will be made from Love. Our employees are being paid, our finances are strong, our parking lot is continuing to be renovated, our relationship with Whispering Rock and Dr. Askari is good. Reverend Kathleen and the Practitioners are available for you. The Board is available for you. We will provide what is needed for your safety and health. We will keep the Center clean and sanitized.
Blessing to all,
Tom Kimmerle
(Board President)
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Center for Spiritual Living world wide’s theme for the month of June, is “Mindfulness for Mavericks”. The practice of mindfulness is appropriate for us at this time of uncertainty, and social distancing. The practice of mindfulness brings your awareness into the present moment. That is where you connect with the Divine Presence, the source of all Good, and realize that you, everyone, and everything are all united in the Oneness with all there is.
When I am not acting mindfully, my attention may feel scattered. When I am in a state of presence, however, I feel deeply connected to my source. In these moments of connection, I feel resilient, resourceful, peaceful, and empowered. I recognize the value of my state of mind and the role it plays in my life, And I commit to making time to focus on the Truth of who I am, a child of God
Whenever I find my self feeling anxious, upset, angry and out of balance, I stop, take a step back, and take a few slow deep breaths in, putting my focus on my breathing. It brings me back to Center and back to the Present moment.
Practicing Mindfulness begins by setting your intention on living in the Presence, breathing in and out to center yourself into the Divine flow, watching your attitude and thoughts, and taking action to be the change you want to see in the world.
I recommend Mindfulness practice daily.
Blessing to all,
David Sharer, RScP
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GET SUPPORT FROM THE HEART CONNECTION
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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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JUNE THEME
Theme for the Year:
20/20 Spiritual Vision
June Theme: Mindfulness for Mavericks
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That's life: starting over, one breath at a time.
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Sharon Salzberg
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JUNE MESSAGES
June 7:
Just Breathe
Meditation: TBA
June 14:
Mindful Intentions
Meditation: TBA
June 21:
Mindful Speech
Meditation:TBA
June 28:
Mindful Actions
Meditation: TBA
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STATS
April 2020:
Total Plate $34,898
Total Income $39,255
Total Expenses $20,948
Net Profit $18,307
CSLP's Tithes:
Casa-4-Kids: $100
CSL: $3,489
Viewership: 4 Sundays
4.5.20: 393 views, 726 engagements
4.12.20 431 views, 827 engagements
4.19.20 389 views, 633 engagements
4.26.20 248 views, 248 engagements
Thank you for supporting your spiritual center.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
On May 24, our own Rev. Kathleen Sibley shared a talk called "The Path Made Clear". sharing about the holidays of Eid al Fitr and Memorial Day. When we say the path is clear, that doens't mean the path is easy. Check it out by clicking the image above and watch the whole talk again..
While you're on YouTube, please be sure to take a moment and click the Like, bell and Subscribe buttons. We're still working toward our goal of 100 subscribers so we can get a custom YouTube URL. We just need 32 more people to click that button, and it will make all the difference in the world for CSL Prescott!
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THE ABC PROGRAM: RESULTS ARE IN!
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To provide the opportunity for people to experience the abundance of all that Life gives, the ABC program (Abundance Blessings Consciousness) was re-started by Sharon Tice, Jeri Arenson and Hazel Bowman, RScP, at the beginning of this year.
Thirteen families (either individuals or couples) signed up for ABC to tithe their unexpected income to the Center for a period of 4-months as the Practitioners kept them in prayer knowing abundance for each. Unexpected income could come from a variety of sources, i.e. receiving a gift certificate, someone treating you to a cup of coffee or meal that you anticipated paying, or a credit on a bill or invoice that was due.
We’re excited to share the results!
Drum roll please
Tithed to the Center was $2,796.88! That means $27,968 of unexpected income was received by 13 families, or a weighted average of $2151.45!
Yes, even during these past few months, Spirit was free in Its own right, knowing only Itself and Its giving-ness of Its eternal abundance. Thank you Life!
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SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT
For the Highest and Best of Everyone
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The Heart Rides has been very busy! We provided Personal Parades on Saturday May 2nd and Saturday May 9th. On May 2nd, we had 3 drivers and 3 recipients for Prescott Valley. Our run included a lot of people who were outside so we just tooted and waved to everyone along the path.
On May 9th, Beth Mosier organized the Prescott run. There were 6 drivers and 8 recipients! A lot more people live in Prescott than Prescott Valley. Of the 6 drivers, some of those cars had other couples who chose not to drive but still wanted to participate. And of the 8 receipts, those numbers included more than 1 person at a location. What fun! A good time had by all. Thank you drivers, recipients, poster makers and picture takers.
If you missed out, we would like to organize another Parade so give me a call (207) 841-7505 or email me
ninar7979@gmail.com
to get on the list.
Thank you,
Nina Rochette
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HOSPITALITY
Chris Hofer (914 262-8599,
Jim Holmes • Andy Hofer • T.J. Currier
Kelsy 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 • T.J. Campbell
Patricia Weiberg • Nancy Kelly
CANDLE LIGHTERS
Kyra Molitor • Sonia Wijts • Nancy Kelly
Andy Hofer • Chris Hofer • 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
Co-Coordinators: Beth Mosier (928-445-7135,
Jeri Arenson
Gena Bonacci • Chris Hofer • Sarah Thomas Joanne Carson • Margaret Norton
Sudra Tolbert • Patricia Weiberg • John Brown Susan Congdon • DyAnn Brooks
HEART RIDES
Nina Rochette
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Stuart Carson
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
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Thank you, Volunteers! Your time, talent and
energy are greatly appreciated!
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The month of April, 2020 presented new challenges to the Visitation team. The whole month of April, due to social distancing and stay at home orders, resulting in closing of Retirement homes, and hospitals to visitors the team relied on telephone calls to make visits.
During the month of March, 2020, seven (7) team members reported visiting (actual or Telephone) 13 separate individuals during the month; A total of 49 visits were made. One (1) team members provided food for up to 30 people to CCJ to feed the homeless. In addition, the team reported participating in two (2) Virtual Prayer Circle for individuals who were undergoing medical procedures.
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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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Bob Browne, 6/02
Jane Kerry, 6/07
Claire LaPlume, 6/10
Erin Smith, 6/15
Thomas Cafazzo, 6/17
David Sharer, 6/20
Kristi Scrivener, 6/21
Penny Coulter-Hirsch, 6/23
Ken Kasner, 6/24
Gena Bonacci, 6/27
Tom Kimmerle, 6/29
Josephine C (Jos) Anemaet, 6/30
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ERNEST HOLMES QUOTE
"Count your blessings
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Did you ever make an inventory of the good things in your life and write down how much you have to be thankful for? Are you glad that you are alive, glad that you have a family and friends, glad that you have the opportunity to express yourself, glad that there is a great certainty coming into your life, a feeling that you belong to the universe in which you live? When you count your blessings, don't omit the little ones. Counting your blessings will help you more than most anything else you could possibly do.".
Ernest Holmes,
It Can Happen to You
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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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