Sunday,
January 15th
Meditation
9:15 AM
Celebration Service 10:00 AM
Rev. Doug's Message:
"The How To's"
Musical Guest
Justin Vogel
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Dear Ones,
The Back to Basics series this year is a huge hit! I'm having the time of my life exploring the first four chapters of Ernest Holmes' classic The Science of Mind, and those of you listening seem to be enjoying it rather immensely. It feels like a brand new experi- ence on Sunday morning (well, it actually IS a brand new experience!) or, as one of our leaders told me, "It's like falling in love all over again."
What's going on is nothing less than the Principles being proven...the very Principles we're examining all month. For the entire year of 2011, in the midst of continued downturns in attendance and giving, we remained committed to contemplating to the Divine. We continued treating (praying) and visioning to know a higher Truth. We addressed the worldly conditions as best we could while at the same time digging ever deeper into our belief that God Is All There Is (Chapter 1), that it is done as we believe (Chapter 2), and that only as much Good as we can take is ever given to us (Chapter 3).
Does this mean our con- cerns are finished? No. Our contributions have yet to rise to the levels we desire. And yet, we also know that we're talking about the effect, the end result of the creative process. It's not physically visible yet, but I remain clear that it MUST appear according to the Law we've been working with.
This is what the 4th chapter of The Science of Mind is all about: the HOW of working with God's Law. Our faith and philosophy is focused like a laser on explaining and exploring the HOW TO's of the universe -- how to work successfully with Principle, how to become more of the divinity we are. It is precisely in the applying of the how to's that our lives become the rich and fulfilling experience we desire.
The working out of that Principle -- the time and ways in which the result shows up -- is when we often talk about mystery and dark nights of the soul, because we can't see the result showing up yet. It is then that we redouble our spiritual focus on God and Its grace and sufficiency and Its perfect Law. That is where we are right now as a spiritual community and that is what we are celebrating on Sunday mornings: how good God is and how grateful we are to be remembering it together, eagerly anticipating its greater expression in our lives!
If you're already coming to services, stay tuned! Or, come see what all the fuss is about...it really is an amazing time to be part of this Center. See you here!
In joy,
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CONSCIOUS PARENTING GROUP
We will soon be starting a special group
to support parents/guardians dedicated to raising
their children consciously.
If you think
you might be interested, you may sign up
in the courtyard
after service.
Questions?
Contact Justin Riley
at riley@cslglv.org
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Loving Care Ministry
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 "Our purpose
is to provide support and love through personal caring contact."
One Call Is All:
CSLGLV Office
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Are you ready
for your magical day? We honor all faiths
and traditions at our Center. Consider us for your Wedding and Commitment Ceremonies and Receptions. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you. Contact WandaTracey today! 702-203-9852 or
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Our kitchen
can always use supplies such as: coffee, filters, dish soap, creamers,
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by signing up
for electronic giving. CSLGLV relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give
on a recurring basis.
Please contact the church office at 739-8200 for more details.
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See below to find out about classes,
fantastic upcoming events and more...
NEW YEAR, NEW SERVICES!
Every Sunday
join us for a 30-minute Meditation Service at 9:15 a.m. Gently guided by a Practitioner or Minister, you'll have the opportunity to "sit with God" in the peace and beauty of the sanctuary, with others of like mind. The service ends at 9:45,
followed by a 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service,
when everyone in the CSLGLV community can gather together
and enjoy a powerful and uplifting message along with our magnificent music. Come for the meditation and stay for the celebration!
Choir Rehearsal
Every Monday, 6:45 PM
"An Adventure in Faith"
Every Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Drop In Discussion/Support Group
Young Adults Group
Sundays - 6:00 to 7:30 PM - Room #4
It's time to raise the vibration in 2012!
If you're between the ages of 18-34,
join us every week as we explore the Science of Mind
and Spirit together in community. Contact Justin Riley at riley@cslglv.org
Wednesday Service
January 18th - 7:00 PM "Spiritual Practices"
Our third Wednesday will be your chance to experience
a variety of the powerful spiritual practices
we use at our Center.
The services will be led by Rev. Cyndi DeLong
and our Practitioners with music provided
by our Music Director, Justin Vogel
and members of our music ministry.
Youth and Family Ministries Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, January 28th - 1:00 to 2:00 PM - Room #3
If you've felt called to serve as a volunteer teacher
to our amazing CSL children, now's your chance!
Join us as we explore what it means to be in sacred service to our community's children at this month's YFM Orientation.
Questions? Contct Justin Riley at riley@cslglv.org
Sing, Play, Shine Workshop with Faith Rivera
Sunday, January 29th - 12:30 to 2:30 PM
$20.00 Suggested Love Offering
Join in this "musical firewalk" to experience
more creativity, joy, freedom, confidence
and empowering fun than you've ever had before.
Learn positive, upbeat sing-alongs, easy dance-alongs,
even write your own personal chant
and celebrate the everyday SUPERSTAR that you are! Come and express your authentic self.
Be as involved as you want to be.
No singing or dancing experience rquired,
just the intention to Sing, Play and Shine! Remember to wear comfy clothing/shoes
and bring water too. Pay online now and receive Faith's album for FREE (digital download card given to you at the workshop) Pay by cash or check at the door or in CSLGLV's bookstore RSVP at Facebook by email aloha@faithrivera.com
WINTER CLASSES STARTING
YOU CAN STILL ATTEND
Treatment and Meditation (Certificated)
Thursdays, January 12th - March 29th (12 classes) 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Payment plans available
YOU CAN STILL ATTEND
Beyond Limits (Certificated)
Saturdays, January 14th - March 17th (10 classes)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Payment plans available
Beyond Limits Spanish (Certificated)
Thursdays, January 19th - March 22nd (10 classes)
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Payment plans available
Spanish for Spiritual Living
Saturdays, January 21st - March 17th
(8 classes - no class on February 18th)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Journey InWords
Tuesdays, January 24th - February 28th (6 classes)
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self (Certificated)
Mondays, February 6th - April 2nd
(8 classes - no class on February 20th)
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Payment plans available
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FROM YOUR CORE COUNCIL
Kelly Sanders
Hi Everyone!
Hasn't the past 10 days just been simply amazing?! You might have noticed a shift is happening - I know I've observed it in the Center and in myself personally. I was in Washington with my parents over Christmas and didn't get to participate in person in the Season of Light services. I did, however, watch them on our Livestream feed (livestream.com/cslglv) and was so impressed with the music and the descriptions of the world traditions. I thought the service really spoke to who and what we are as Religious Scientists.
New Year's weekend was fabulous, starting with the clearing ceremony at 6:30 a.m. - yes, I really was there...a major surprise to all of you who know that mornings are not necessarily some- thing I participate in if I can avoid it! I was able to assist the Center release that which no longer served, and bring in new energy and intentions for this year. Funny, the same thing happened for me personally: I released and I claimed new energy and intents for myself. In part because of the clearing and then the Sunday Meditation and Celebration Services, I was flying all day and had a wonderful time singing and dancing around the house.
The New Year's brunch provided by Rebecca and Larry Montoya was fun and yummy! It was a wonderful kick off for the "Gourmets for God" FUNraiser events. I hope you all are participating in one form or another, as it is a fabulous way to get to know more people in our community and know them at a totally different level then seeing each other at services. A huge THANK YOU to the Montoyas and everyone who assisted them.
All these changes may seem sudden; however, they have actually been cooking for awhile, and the time has come for everything to coming together. When I was appointed to the Core Council in August, I had no idea that our Center would look so different in such a short amount of time. I am forced to remember that things happen in God's time, not my time. This is clearly the Divine Right Time for these changes to occur. I am so excited about these shifts, and the same kinds of shifts I have experi- enced in my own life in the past 10 days. I know that everything is working for our Highest and Best good, individually and collect- ively, and I can't wait to see how we evolve in Expansive Vibration in 2012!
Happy New Year! May it be your best year, so far.
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SECOND ANNUAL BRA COLLECTION/DONATION
January 12th - February 26th We are collecting (in the lobby) gently used and/or new bras for women's shelters throughout Las Vegas. Bras are the most needed and least donated clothing item. Your donation will be much appreciated. (This program is sponsored by SOMA)
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 Congratulations! Heidi Anderson
January's Volunteer of the Month
"Volunteerism is a gift to me and a private connection between me and all those I serve."
Thank you Heidi for all you do!
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Today, with total faith in the Allness of God, I know that It works for me by working through me...as who I am... in all ways, always. The more I declare this Truth for myself, the more I experience it. Valerie, Wiener, RScP |
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WISH LIST
Here are some items we'd love to receive!
Office supplies:
8 1/2 x 11" white and color copy paper
2 x 4 white mailing address labels
Staplers and staples
Scotch tape
Rolls or Books of postage stamps
8' white linen table cloths |
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Join the lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender group at CSLGLV. For more information, contact Ed Ryan at 702-401-0993 or Laura Hallett, RScP
at 702-232-4820
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