| 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
Rev. Tricia Klink
Staff Ministers
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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ONGOING
SUNDAYS 1st Sunday each month
Women of Spirit @ 11:30am
WEDNESDAYS
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| MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
JOHN MIRANDA
was named
Volunteer of the Month
for JANUARY 2013
 It occurred to us that 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of Dr. David Walker's establishing his ministry in Los Angeles. His work began in the Recreation Room in Denny Park in Beverly Hills, and from the very first day, John Miranda has been volunteering. For twenty -five years, John has been a welcoming presence at all our various locations. He has been in class consistently and is one person who takes treatment seriously and demonstrates.
( Don't let this serious photo scare you--he's also just about the kindest man you'll every meet in your life.) John, we thank you for your amazing record of continuing dedication, and know that you'll be with us ...forever...or longer.
Thank you, John. You make a difference! |
Please visit our website
www.csl-la.org
to learn more about
CSL-LA, Religious Science,
and our parent organization -
the International Centers
for Spiritual Living.
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| CSL-LA BOARD of TRUSTEES |
President Terry Dadd
VP Csynthia Savage
Treasurer John McLean Secretary Edward Brown
At Large Elizabeth Dadd
Brian Daly
Sheila Hughes |
| WHAT WE BELIEVE |
Declaration of Principle We believe in God, the living Spirit Almighty -- One, Indestructible, Absolute, Self-Existent Cause.
We believe that the
Kingdom of God
is within and that we experience
this Kingdom to the degree
we become conscious of it.
We believe in the eternal Goodness, the eternal Loving Kindness, and the eternal Givingness
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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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| BOOKS WE LOVE |
Brene Brown became famous because of two talks she gave at TED Conferences. Her latest book is called Daring Greatly.
As the world did NOT end at the conclusion of the Mayan Calendar in December, why not enter the new year with a high and noble aspiration? This book is both inspiring and instructional and is sure to serve you well.
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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 knowing "that the innermost God and the highest God are one and the same."
The purpose of life is to strike a balance between acknow- ledging 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
Early on Sunday morning as I prepare for the day ahead, I listen to a radio show on KPFK called "Gospel Classics" hosted by the remarkable Edna Tatum. This has been a part of my Sunday mornings for decades. And while I do not "belong" to the specific tradition whence this great music treasury arises from, I do belong to the family of mankind. Praising the day and giving thanks is an important and universal spiritual practice and my own version of that practice is supported by this particular show and its music.
Last week one unfamiliar song really got my attention. It was sung and written by the late Rev. O.C. Smith and titled "Isn't Life Beautiful?" It was simple, rich and sincere. I have not been able to find a copy of this song anywhere but I remember what that song was praising - "...church bells on Sunday...school bells on Monday...talk with friends...pray folks make amends..." All reminding us, Isn't life beautiful?
Yes, life is beautiful. Every day, in so many ways, I am inspired to not only remember this but to also see beauty in ways I might have previously overlooked. It is easy to see beauty in the glamorous city around us and in the extravagant natural wonders so abundant in California. If we take the time, we will also find it easy to see it in the bagger at the market who asks if we need help with our groceries, in the simple smiles we exchange with strangers on elevators, in profound welcome we experience from our beds when we climb into them after a productive day.
Isn't life beautiful when you can look in the mirror and honestly give yourself a nod of appreciation? Isn't life beautiful when you arrive at the Center on Sundays and see that someone--someone was expecting you and got everything set up for you to have a joyful experience? Isn't life wonderful when you begin to really know that Life is for you and nothing is against you? Isn't life wonderful? Yes. Yes it is.
All is Well, Life is Good, We are Truly Blessed ~ John
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Sundays In February
Rev. McLean's Commentary
February 3 Claim Your Good
February 10 Successful Living
February 17 Planning Your Success
February 24 Be Consistent
Musical Inspiration
February 3 Gino Walker
February 10 Bunny Hull
February 17 Thelma Houston
February 24 Maxayn Lewis |
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Previews
ANNUAL MEETING - SUNDAY MARCH 3
One of our favorite days of the year in the Center is the day of our Annual Business Meeting. At this meeting you will hear presentations from Terry Dadd (our Board President) and John McLean on the "state of the ministry." You will hear from Board candidates and vote on them as well. You can ask questions, knowing we will give you the very best answers we can. We are pleased to tell you in advance that 2012 was a very successful year for us in many ways.
Please plan on staying for this meeting after the Celebration on Sunday March 3rd. It will last approximately one hour. While only Active Members can vote, ALL are welcome to attend.
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Video Worth Watching
January 20th was, musically speaking, one of the grandest experiences of my life in a church. While we are not able to record copyrighted music, we can link you to a YouTube video offering James Taylor (and Arnold McCuller) singing "Shed A Little Light." CLICK HERE  Our beyond-belief music friends - back row: Jon Gilutin, Arnold McCuller, Leland Sklar, Lamont VanHook, Mike Shapiro. Bottom row: Bunny Hull and Thelma Houston.
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Ongoing
WOMEN OF SPIRIT
meeting Sunday, February 3rd
in the VIP Room at the Harmony Gold Theatre
following the Sunday Celebrations
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Spiritual Mind Treatment
There is only One thing going on and it is the eternal unfolding of Life, of that which we call God. It is the Self-givingness of Spirit, working through Law, that expresses Itself in, through, and as Its creation.
I am part of this creation and therefore partake in Its nature - Perfect Being that works in Divine right order, harmony, and intelligence. I allow this treatment to realign my thinking with the Truth.
I am Divine Spirit in human form. I have been created in order to wake up to my true identity and consciously participate in the eternal unfolding of Life. Personal self-worth doesn't get any better than this, and I eliminate all thinking contrary to it. Remembering my spiritual identity puts my daily activities in proper perspective. It is who I am being and what I am creating while doing what I do that matters.
This consciousness allows me to release all tension, fear, and anxiety surrounding these endeavors. I relax into the knowing that there is a Divine Intelligence within me that I am, that is always working in perfect right order. I know that there is a Divine Principle that I can depend on and a Divine Presence which abides.
I go forward with a full sense of security, of freedom, and ease. I am grateful for who I am and the abundant Life I get to express. I release this word to Law, knowing it is so.
Elizabeth Dadd
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From The Perennial Philosophy
Once that divine love is obtained,
one looks only to that,
one speaks only of that,
and one contemplates only that.
It is easily recognized;
love requires no proof
outside of itself; it is its own proof.
It appears in the form of inward peace
and supreme happiness.
One who has attained it has no anxiety
about worldly struggle;
one has completely surrendered oneself,
the world, and everything to God.
Narada-Bhakti Sutras
 Much of what we know of Hinduism and its
practice was introduced to America at the
first Parliament of Worlds Religions in
Chicago, 1893. A young a charismatic monk
named Swami Vivekananda was the "hit" of
the Parliament and was intrumental in also
paving the way for Yogananda Parmahanse who later established the Self-Relization Fellowship here in Los Angeles.
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Classes in January
FROM WHENCE WE CAME
Wednesdays February 27 - May 1 (10 weeks)
7pm Suite 106 Tuition $200
If you enjoy discussion about the history of religions, this is the class for you. It covers the perennial, biblical, ethical, healing and creative roots of Ernest Holmes' incredible synthesis of religion, philosophy and science. In this class you will study the ancient roots from Plato and Plotinus, the Biblical roots: Judaism, Christian Gnosticism and Christian Mysticism, Emerson, Emma Curtis Hopkins and Thomas Troward.
The class offers an in-depth study of the New Thought movement in America as it relates to Religious Science. It is a brand-new course written by Rev. Jesse Jennings, minister at the Houston Center for Spiritual Living.
Single night attendance is "kindly welcome" and tuition is $20 per evening.
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM starts on Thursday, April 4th. If you want to know about this class, its best to ask someone who has taken it. They'll be happy to talk to you!
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Lessons Of Truth
INFINITE POWER
Rev. Marian G. Moon
We are told there is infinite spiritual power to do, to be, and to express who and what we are. This implies unlimited potential for expression and, as Dr. Holmes stated, " . . . we can use it." We can activate it in any way we choose.
For many of us this is an incredible, fantastic, imaginative idea, but without any substance to support it. It sounds good, but does it have a foundation in Truth? Where does it come from? How can we access it? These questions make us wonder if this idea is really true.
It is true. The problem with some of us is we don't know where to get this spiritual power and how to make use of it. However, if we truly consider it we should realize it is present right now, within each one of us. It is always available, and it always responds to us. How is this possible? Spiritual power works through our thoughts and the kinds of ideas we have. It resonates with and directs thought into action.
To use it wisely we only need to acknowledge it and consciously direct it toward what we want. By changing our thought we direct spiritual power in a new way. Through the Law of Mind, it must express the intention of one's thought.
This, then, is how we access this power. It allows us to use it however we choose to think. To manifest or demonstrate our good we only have to believe that this power is responding to us at the level of our thought. Changing conditions and experiencing the new is a matter of choice. Nothing in the universe ever denies our expression when we use our power intentionally for what we want. A new consciousness is the direct result of definite use of this infinite power.
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THE FINAL WORD
So
by Philip Booth
So, there's no way to be sure. Not
about much of anything. No more about
anyone else than ourselves. Perhaps
not even of death, except that it's bound
to happen. To you, yes; to me, us: the lot
of humankind, given how humankind sees it
from this near side. So what.
So nothing that we here and now
can perfectly know. Save, though the lens
our eyes raise, the old here and now.
The this, the already-going that moves us.
The red-shift we're constantly part of.
And why not? Between what we were, and
are going to be, is who and how we best love.
"So" by Phillip Booth, from Selves. (c) Viking, 1990.
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All is Well, Life is Good,
We Are Truly Blessed!
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