| SUNDAYS @ 10AM |
7655 Sunset Blvd
4 blocks east of Fairfax
plentiful, free parking beneath
and behind the theater
Treatment at 9:30
Service begins at 10:00
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| CSL-LA CENTER | |
6404 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1230
Los Angeles CA 90048
323-852-9055
info@csl-la.org
free evening parking in the building
enter at the light at
LaJolla & Wilshire
Rev. John M. McLean
Director
Rev. Marian G. Moon
Rev. Frank Fischer
Staff Ministers
Mr. Cooper Neal
Center Administrator
Rev. Tricia Klink Bookkeeper
WEBSITE
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QUOTING ERNEST HOLMES
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"But we are born to be happy, to be abundantly supplied with every good thing, to have fun in living, to consciously unite with the Divine Power that is around us and within
us, and to grow and expand forever." Ernest Holmes
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| MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
SANDRA ROVETA
was named
Volunteer of the Month
for March 2012
Sandy is that rare individual who truly helps ministries like ours succeed. Gentle, joyful, consistent, creative, communicative and always present, Sandy has been part of our community from the very beginning. She is active as a volunteer, an ardent student and has brought more friends to our Center than anyone we can think of. We love Sandy. Thank you for helping to make a difference!
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Please visit our website
to learn more about
CSL-LA, Religious Science,
and our parent organization,
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FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO READ
The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You HaveA year's supply of inspiration every day and the perfect gift for yourself and your friends. Oprah Winfrey
Mark Nepo, a cancer survivor, poet, and philosopher, urges readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter what the hardships. He issues a summons to reclaim the excite- ment of daily life, savor its beauty, and liberate the self-- one day at a time.
This collection of essays, one for every day from January 1 through December 30, offers a poet's sensibility and sensuality and gives the reader Nepo's well-harvested wisdom. There are many inspirational daybooks out there. What sets this one apart is the mature poet's voice rising from a seasoned soul.
Gail Hudson, Amazon.com Review
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FOOD 4 THOUGHT
Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.
Everybody has a heart. Except some people. I am just too much.
It's my last wish to be buried sitting up.
The best time I ever had with Joan Crawford was when I pushed her down the stairs in "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane." "But 'cha are Blanche, 'cha are."
Bette Davis
April 5, 1908 - October 6, 1989
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| 2012 BOARD of TRUSTEES |
President Terry Dadd
Vice Pres Csynthia Savage
Treasurer John M McLean Secretary Edward Brown
At Large Brian Daly
Sherry Mandan
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| WHAT WE BELIEVE |
I believe in God, the Living Spirit Almighty
I believe that the Kingdom of God is within and that we experience this Kingdom
to the degree we become conscious of it.
I believe in the unity of all life, that the highest God & the innermost God is One God.
I believe in the Eternal Goodness, the Eternal Loving-Kindness, and the Eternal Givingness of God to all.
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| PRACTITIONERS | |
Our licensed practitioners are honored to treat with you upon your request. Feel free to ask any practitioner for treatment following any Sunday Celebration. If you would like to follow-up and work more with your practitioner, you can find their contact information on our website
www.csl-la.org
by selecting the menu-tab which reads Practitioners. You can also contact a practitioner by calling the Center office and we will be happy to assist you.
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| OUR PURPOSE |
This Center exists to support all people with the transformation of their lives. We do this by teaching Spiritual Principle and by celebrating the Promise of Living.
Our philosophy, outlook and practice is based on the pioneering work of Dr. Ernest Holmes. Our basic textbook is "The Science of Mind" by Dr. Holmes.
Our founding pastor was Dr. David J. Walker. We honor his legacy by adhering to the essence of the Science of Mind teachings and by treating to know "that the innermost God and the highest God are one and the same."
The purpose of life is to strike a balance between acknowledging our completeness and enjoying our creativity.
Dr. David J. Walker
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Choose
the
Power
of
Positivity
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What Inspires Me
I have just finished watching another video on TED (www.ted.com). It doesn't matter what the topic was--what matters is that I have yet to spend time at that website without coming away better for it. I am constantly inspired when I watch videos of folks sharing their ideas, their creativity, and their problem solving capacities.
After being inspired by TED presenters my mind inevitably wanders toward the fact that every day we have is a great gift. Every day is another chance to "get it right." Every day is an opportunity to learn something new and be astonished. Every day is an opening to new ideas and concepts that are awe-inspiring. Every day is an invitation to also remember the Truth that is ancient and abiding.
I don't know what's on the horizon in the fields of technology and art and education and design. What I do know is that the perennial wisdom, the Truth that we are all God-In-Expression, is also more that enough to inspire me to greater levels of compassion, acceptance, creativity, action, and self-reliance. Today is the best time ever to make a greater demand on yourself. Do it. Be willing to be amazed by what you come up with. Go for it!
All is Well, Life is Good, We are Truly Blessed ~ John |
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Sundays In April
Rev. McLean's Lessons
April 1 The Cornerstone of Freedom
April 8 Avoiding The Undesirable / EasterApril 15 Don't Limit Yourself
April 22 You Are Important
April 29 Positive Thinking
Musical Inspiration
April 1 Kleber Jorge
April 8 Paul Horner
April 15 Clark Long
April 22 Bunny Hull & Jon Gilutin
April 29 Laura Dickinson
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Reviews
Our Annual Meeting was held Sunday, March 4, 2012. The business portion of the meeting was terrific. We adopted a revision of our bylaws, heard reports from Terry Dadd, our Treasurer, and from John McLean on the "state of the ministry." What we love most about this day however, is the dispensing of The Ministry Honors. This year, these special recognitions went to the following:"Founders' Award" Cooper Neal
for extraordinary long-time service  Cooper Neal with Csynthia Savage, the very
first Founders' Award recipient
"Pace e Bene" Gary Bond
for being an inspirational presence 
Gary's years of dedication and hard work make
him a true inspiration to us all.
"Light Expressing" Edward Brown
for walking the talk 
Is there a question as to why Edward Brown
was chosen as the Light Expressing honoree?"Making A Difference" John C Frey for principle-based action in the world John has been doing exception work for the rights of "all people everywhere" both as an advocate and documentary film maker. If you'd like to learn more about his work, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Carlos_Frey
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Previews
Easter is Sunday, April 8th. Everybody please make sure to wear your Easter Bonnet. We did so well last year, let's give the Royal Family a run for-their-money shall we?
This includes men, too!
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From The Board of Trustees
The Board met in March for it's monthly gathering. At that time, the Trustees rotated duties so that more of them would experience the various responsibilities first hand.
The new officers of our Board of Trustees are:
Terry Dadd, President
Csynthia Savage, Vice President
Edward Brown, Secretary
John M McLean, Treasurer
If you do not know these great people--you need to! They
serve generously and with open hearts.
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Audio Worth Hearing
 Bruce Springsteen recently opened the South By Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin Texas with a Keynote Address. It's an extraordinary document on passion, music making, tenacity and joy. All of us can learn a lot and be moved by this talk which is sure to be regarded as an historically significant presentation by a "working artist."
LANGUAGE ADVISORY: This is a live recording. It contains audio that may not be suitable for all audiences.
CLICK HERE
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Ongoing
WOMEN OF SPIRIT
meeting 2nd Sunday, April 8th
in the lunch room at the Harmony Gold Theatre
following the Sunday Celebrations
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Spiritual Mind Treatment
I EXPERIENCE THE PRESENCE OF GOD
Edward L. Brown R.Sc.P.
God is the One Source of all Life. It is an Intelligence that creates in Infinite ways. I rise above the finite activities and thoughts of this day and move into the consciousness of the Infinite. As I quiet My thoughts and allow the Presence and Power of God to reveal Itself, I know I am guided and directed in right and perfect ways.
There is no activity more important than My alignment with Spirit. In My commitment to increase My quiet time, I know the way is made easy. Everything that needs to be done is done with grace and ease. I affirm the time spent in higher consciousness flows smoothly and I benefit greatly in My spiritual awareness and oneness with the One.
I now look forward to assurance and confidence in My physical world and affairs, for I know the way is clear for experiencing God within. I give thanks that this is so.
And So It Is.
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From The Perennial Philosophy
So I say to you, ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Sayings of Jesus from Luke 11:19 The Gospel According to Luke, is the longest of the four canonical Gospels. This synoptic gospel is an account of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It details his story from the events of his birth to his Ascension. The author is traditionally identified as Luke the Evangelist. The Apostle Paul referred to Luke as the beloved physician. Certain popular stories, such as the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan, are found only in this gospel. This account also has a special emphasis on prayer, the activity of the Holy Spirit, women, and joyfulness. Luke presented Jesus as the Son of God, but turned his attention especially to the humanity of Jesus, featuring His compassion for the weak, the suffering and the outcast.
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The Best of the Web
EARTH DAY 2012
We've Got The Whole World In Our Hands... |
Classes in April
Saturdays
SOM 204 - Working with the Law -
Remaining Classes - Saturdays, April 7, 14 @ 10:30am
Wednesdays
Keys To The Kingdom is ongoing but not available for drop-in students because of the nature of the class.
Tuesdays
Post-Practitioner Studies - Book Discussion @ 7PM
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012 Tuition by Love Offering
In order to create fresh opportunities for those who have already completed 3rd Year Studies, we are experimenting with the idea of a book discussion group. Our first book will be Defy Gravity: Healing Beyond the Bounds of Reason by Carolyn Myss. There are two requirements to join this group: you must have completed 3rd Year studies (or a significant number of 2nd year classes) and you must read the book and be willing to discuss ! Please email John McLean directly if you intend to participate. The book will be available on Sundays at the book table.
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Lessons Of Truth
STRETCHING THE MIND
Rev. Marian G. Moon
Can Mind be stretched? If Mind is Infinite in Its capacity to know then it would appear that I can express Its knowingness at any time anywhere without limit. I believe this is true. However, Its knowingness in the individual is often blocked by the conditioned attitudes and beliefs one has about themselves and life.
If this is the case one can do some mind stretching to open themselves to the infinite potential of the One Mind. To stretch in our thinking we must go beyond the false limitation we have and realize there is more to know, believe and experience.
Going beyond conditioned thought requires that one let go of resistance and move consciousness in a different direction. This can be an exciting experience for the revelation of possibilities for expression. All that is required is new thinking and creative ideas that move us into action. Since Mind is all knowing it can express as our consciousness this moment by this process.
Life is infinite and our lives are enhanced by the process of stretching beyond finite conditioning. There are no limits to Mind and none to Its expression in us. All things become possible to the individual who allows Mind potential to become conscious knowing. Today may be the day when you become open to this potential and realize nothing stands in the way of your progress and success.
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THE FINAL WORD
I have seen the sun break through
to illuminate a small field
for a while, and gone my way
and forgotten it. But that was the pearl
of great price, the one field that had
the treasure in it. I realize now
that I must give up all that I have
to possess it. Life is not hurrying
on to a receding future, nor hankering after
an imagined past. It is the turning
aside like Moses to the miracle
of the lit bush, to a brightness
that seemed as transitory as your youth
once, but is the eternity that awaits you.
RS Thomas, 'The Bright Field',
(London: Dent, 1993) p.302
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All is Well, Life is Good,
We Are Truly Blessed!
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