Volume 30 No. 10 | October 2020 |
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Beloveds,
Even before the pandemic, it seemed that in our society there was an epidemic of loneliness. People work so many hours per week to get ahead and lose track of friends and families. The days of us all living on the same block as our extended family are long gone. When we are home, or even out with friends and family, we might well be on our phones checking email or social media. It has been said that our greatest error of thought (also called a sin in mainstream religions) is that we are separate both from God and each other. The healing Truth is that we are not and never could be separate from the Divine.
This month we’ll be exploring our Cosmic Connections. Even during the shutdown, we had the means of staying connected. We have phones. We discovered technology. We discovered how to use that technology. There were some hilarious and some frustrating experiments as we learned to use that technology. It even gave us a reason to connect and ask, “Do you know how to…?”
I have also heard that being away from people physically brought many people closer to the Divine Being within. Many people stepped up their spiritual practice, began letting go of the need to rush about mentally as well as physically. There was time to read that stack of books in the corner. There was time to meditate with others online. There was time to just sit and do nothing and let the world spin around us. There was time to pray.
As we move into the fall, schools open and the holiday season gets closer. Let us remember that the Oneness within is there whether we are busy in the outside world or not. Let us retain this deep lesson about our Cosmic Connection in this and the coming months.
Rev. Kathleen Sibley
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LIMITED ONSITE REOPENING OCTOBER 11 |
We are happy to announce that CSL Prescott have an onsite limited reopening beginning on Sunday, Oct. 11. Our highest intention is that your return to the CSL Prescott campus will be safe, sanitary and joyful. Reservations will be required due to limited seating, so make your plans early! To make your reservations, email the office at [email protected] or click the link below. Those with limited access to computers online have priority on first come first serve basis.
We can't wait to be with you!
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Reservations due by Oct. 7 for Oct. 11th Service.
Masks will be required and enforced.
Social Distancing of 6 feet, families may sit together.
Check in at door; hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes provided
20-25 people in Sanctuary; first come first serve.
20-25 people in Sibley Hall to watch live on TV
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JOIN US ONLINE ON SUNDAYS |
If you're not ready to come back into the Sanctuary quite yet, no worries. CSL Prescott is still here for you too, and Sunday services will still be happening. Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube every Sunday: 10:10 AM for meditation and 10:30 AM for service. There's more than enough CSLP goodness to go around!
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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Our 8th Annual Pet Blessing will be held virtually on Sunday, October 4th. We'll meet via Zoom, in place of our usual "Sunday Zoom Fellowship." The service will be about 15-20 minutes and in lieu of a Processional we will invite the folks who have logged on to show us their fur baby on screen. We'll share an Invocation, presentation of various pets and animals around the world, Message, and a General Blessing. Join us to bless your favorite animals!
DATE:Sunday, 10.4.20
TIME: 12:00 PM
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Join us for the Blessing of the Land! We'll be placing the rocks we have prayed over into our sacred landscape, blessing our campus and the future location of the new building. We will be standing outside socially distanced, or you can participate from within your car. How very blessed we are!
DATE: Sunday, 10.24.20
TIME: 1:00-2:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Rev. Kathleen Sibley
WHERE: At CSL Prescott, socially distanced or in your car
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Mark your calendars for our CSL Prescott Annual Meeting! We'll come together to discuss all that has happened in our Center over the last year, including the new parking lot, the state of the finances, elect new Board members and hear all the good news unfolding in our community. Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches.
DATES: 11.22.20
DAYS: Sunday
TIME: After Service
FACILITATOR: Board of Trustees
WHERE: TBA
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Hello and Blessings to all.
This month I thought I would do something different for our monthly report. I want to highlight an individual that has been around our Center since 2002. He twice served on our Board, once when Reverend Doctor Bob was minster and with Reverend Kathleen. Prior to that, when he moved to Prescott in 1999, he was shocked to find snow that he was told did not happen in Prescott. He had his own business cleaning and blocking western hats for several years. He met many people from different countries and different walks of life. He was married to his third wife, having lost his first wife to cancer and his second wife to unhappiness. He has two children from his first wife, son Mark, married and living in North Carolina and daughter Lynn, single and working for a financial institution living in Pennsylvania.
In case you have not figured it out, I am writing about Albin Wisniewski. Albin first came to our Center because he read the monthly magazine, he thought it was a place to fill a hole in his heart. He spoke to Doctor Bob via phone, and it was suggested Albin give the Center a try. That Sunday he walked into our Center and after the service was greeted by Reverend Doctor Bob. He still remembers the handshake and smile. He already felt at home and that he found a place to fill that hole.
Albin has been of continuous serve ever since. He worked in the garden and has his name on the plaque in the garden, along with other volunteers who have worked to make our Center feel like home. I am sure that garden has filled many hearts. He likes to say, “I came with the building”, and I for one appreciate him and what he has done.
Blessing to all,
Tom Kimmerle (Board President)
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SCIENCE OF MIND MEDITATION
The Circle Is Complete
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The Circle of Love is complete.
It comprehends all, includes all, and binds all together with
cords of Everlasting Unity.
I cannot depart from Its Presence nor wander from Its care.
My Love is complete within me.
The Love of God binds me to Itself, and will not let me go.
I shall make a home for you, O my wonderful Love, and
we shall journey through life hand in hand.
I shall sit in your Presence and learn the wonderous things
You will tell me;
For You are God.
Love sits within me.
Ernest Holmes
The Science of Mind, 515
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NEW CSLPRESCOTT.ORG WEBSITE |
This week, CSL Prescott launched our brand new website! With lots of great pictures and a fresh new look, it's attractive and easy to use. You can register for classes and events, make financial contributions with ease and enjoy an always-up-to-date master calendar. We designed it to be mobile-friendly, so you can use it just as easily on your tablet or smart phone as you do your home computer. We think you're going to love it. Let us know what you think!
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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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It is so good to have the Center open again and with that comes rides for the Sunday Service. The October Schedule will be out in the signing area for you to let me know you need a ride.
The Personal Parades have been put on hold due to warm weather. Let me know if you would like to see a friendly face drive by and toot and shout out words of encouragement!
Love to all,
Nina R
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OCTOBER THEMES
Theme for the Year: 20/20 Spiritual Vision
September Theme: Cosmic Connections
"It is only by a combination of the Cosmic gift and the individual acceptance that we shall arrive at the best the world can know.."
Ernest Holmes
New Horizons, 15
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OCTOBER MESSAGES
Oct. 4: Just Like Me
Guest Speaker: Eugene Holden
Meditation: Grace McManus
Oct. 11: Inexorably Connected
Meditation: Diane Gessell
Oct. 18: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Meditation: Karen Rader
Oct. 25: Bridges that Last
Meditation: Steve Higgins
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STATS
August 2020:
Total Plate $28,834
Total Income $29,228
Total Expenses $16,503
Net Profit $12,725
CSLP's Tithes:
Casa-4-Kids: $100
CSL: $2,883
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
On September 20, our own Rev. Kathleen Sibley shared a talk called "Faith in God or Faith of God?" 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 • 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 August, 2020 continued to present challenges to the Visitation team. The month of August 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 August, 2020, seven (7) team members reported visiting (actual or Telephone) 16 separate individuals during the month; A total of 48 visits were made. One (1) tram member grocery shopped for and individual. Another team member provided transportation for an individual..In addition, the team reported participating in two (2) Virtual Prayer Circles for individuals who were undergoing a 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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BIRTHDAYS
Andy Hofer 10/02
Karen Q. Smith 10/05
Sonia Marie Wijts 10/06
Russell K. Rogers 10/08
Raquel Watkiss 10/08
Laurie Katon 10/09
Hazel Bowman 10/10
Rebecca Lane 10/10
Max Maurer 10/11
T.J. Currier 10/13
Jean-Ellen Kegler 10/13
Sue Sharer 10/19
Kathi Stevens 10/29
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ERNEST HOLMES QUOTES
"I do not think we can ever be disconnected from God, but we may behave as though we are. Spiritual healing is largely, then, an act of consciously unifying our thought, by a process of affirmation or realization, with That from which we have never been separated.."
Ernest Holmes
Spiritual Awareness, 8
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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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