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Center for Spiritual Living Newsletter
Christmas party 2011

Christmas Party 2011

'Love Letters' at the Center

Love Letters prsented at the center

Love Letters is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by A.R. Gurney. The play centers on just two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. The play examines the growth and development of friendship and love over a period of nearly 50 years. They sit side by side at tables and read the notes, letters and cards in which they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their lives.

Wade and Kimberly Wooldridge have been active in community theater in Orange County for the last ten years, with over forty shows between them. Join them for this special staged reading the weekend before Valentine's Day.

Presented on a love offering basis.

Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Center for Spiritual Living, Capistrano Valley.

Wade and Kimberly Wooldridge

Youth Center

Rev. Pattie Mercado, Youth Director

Sundays At the Youth Center

Sunday morning in youth church is when we share the power, the joy, the possibility of the Science of Mind with the youth! It is a dynamic and exciting time when the creativity, wisdom and energy of our youth meets the fun, wisdom and inspiration of our youth volunteers and lessons! Youth church is for everyone - fun, relevant and welcoming!

In 2012 we are excited to be participating in the centers theme for the year: God 24-7, 366! It's all God and it's all Good as we affirm "my life is blessed and it shows!"

Kids Day Out

Kids Day Out is our ongoing playgroup for children ages 2 and up and is a great support and connection for the parents too! Play, snack and light lunch, painting, stories, fun and more!

Please contact Rev. Pattie for more information.

In-Flight Teens

Meet Our In-Flight Advisors

Janet Chenlee

Janet has been a youth group advisor for "Capo" since 1999. She also is a member of the Centers for Spiritual Living Youth Seminars Leadership Team, and is very involved with planning the bi-yearly youth camps. She has one teen who is also a member of the In-Flight Teens. Janet has been involved in the teen program and Religious Science since she was a teenager, and loves to give back to the teaching that gave so much to her.

Marlene Cuckler

Marlene has been a youth group advisor for "Capo" since 2005. She is a practitioner, and continues to keep the "high watch" for our teens weekly. She is the organizational queen, and keeps all the advisors in line for what needs to be done. Marlene has two teens who have been involved in the In-Flight Teens. Marlene loves camp, and enjoys spending time watching the teens grow.

Kirsten Thomas

Kirsten has been an advisor at "Capo" since 2005. She has had two teens who have been involved in the In-Flight Teen group. Kirsten was active in the Redondo Teen group as a teen and as an advisor as a young adult. She deeply believes in teens supporting each other and loves teens. She is a confidante for many of the teens, because she's been through what they're going through, and balances silliness with understanding.

John Echelberger

John is our newest member of the "Capo" advisors. He has been in the In-Flight Teens since he was 13 years old. John is currently attending Saddleback College and is a member of their water polo and swim teams. Since John has grown up in this teaching, he brings a lot of experience to the teens and connects with them on a level that the "older" advisors can't. John is the only male advisor, so he brings a strong male energy, as well as playfulness to the group.

In-Flight Meetings

The In-Flight Youth Group meets the 1st Sunday at 10:30 and attends the 11 a.m service. Meetings on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday is 6-8 p.m. The schedule changes for holidays and special events so check with advisors for the most up-to-date information.

Parenting Forum

The Parent Forum is our monthly parenting class and empowerment group. Join like-minded parents the first Thursday of each month for relevant discussion and useful tips to make the parenting experience even better! 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; refreshments and childcare provided.

The Word of Youth

John Echelberger, In-Flight Advisor

Most of you have seen the teen group at the first Sunday services and when we do fundraisers, but how many of you know what goes on in the in flight teen group? The teen group meets most Sunday evenings, from 6-8 p.m. We do a workshop to help us awaken spiritually, and mingle with our like-minded teens.

I have gone through the youth group for most of my teenaged life and it was a very important aspect of my life. It helped me to grow and learn more about how I am as a person and not get sucked into all the drama of the high school world around me. It kept me grounded and on track, which is so helpful when you have so many other people pulling you from every direction in your life.

But the best part of teen group is camp. Camp is one of the best experiences I have ever had. We have camp twice a year one summer and one winter, the winter is broken into regions, while summer is everyone.

Camp really shows you how there are so many more people who do think like you out in the world. It also helps you to grow, because we get to do more in- depth workshops than we can in teen group because we have so much longer.

Camp is a way for the youth of our teaching to bond and form connections that will last a lifetime, which is why I am so excited to be an advisor for our church.

John Echelberger graduated from high school in June and joined the In Flight Advisors team in December.

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Workshop: The Unforgettable Valentine Splendor

with Rev. Royal Satterlee

Rev. Royal Satterlee

Express and receive more love in life! When we fully experience the Unconditional Love that is the Divine within us, we find healing and greater dimensions of spirituality.

Rev. Royal is an ordained minister of Religious Science and author of Royal Satterlee's Meeting the Lovefriend and The Greater Dimensions of Spirituality.

Sunday, February 12. 1:30 - 3 p.m. Cost: Love Offering. Child Care Provided

Do It For Love

Do It for Love

On Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 5 to 9 p.m., the Animal Kinship Ministry invites you join us to celebrate love and compassion we share for companion animals and the other wonderful animals which grace our world.

The event will be at the beautiful Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Delicious food, music, entertainment and surrounded with the beauty of nature. Tickets $50.00 each.

Everyone purchasing a ticket will have the opportunity to vote for the animal welfare organization they wish to receive the profits from the event. All profits will benefit animal welfare.

Tables for 6 or 2 available. Open to the public. Well behaved pets on a leash welcome.

World Spay Day will be recognized at this event. For more information, visit the World Spay Day website.

RSVP & info: Rose Tingle, 949-633-1056

Message from the President of the Board of Trustees

Mary Brogdon, President of the Board of Trustees

Mary Brogdon

Happy New Year to everyone! What are you creating in 2012? I am creating for myself an expanded level of passion, love, connection, powerful action, and abundance. By passion, I mean a passion for living a greater, fuller life so that I awaken each day with anticipation for what new fulfilling experiences I can invent for my day. By love and connection, I mean that I am fully expressing the Love that I Am, and that I am connecting to the people around me from that space of loving acceptance of myself, as well as loving acceptance of all others. By powerful action I mean that I intend to take consistent, confident action to create the life I have envisioned. The result I am seeing therefore is inevitably greater abundance of passion, loving relationships, fulfillment, health and wealth.

As with any good thing it begins with recognition that God is the Source of all my good and being in gratitude for all that I presently have; acknowledging that there is nothing wrong with the way my life is right now, there is only more to be realized.

I want to acknowledge YOU for your generosity and your commitment to this Center for Spiritual Living. The board does not see the pledge cards. The cards are only seen by Dr. Heather and our bookkeeper. So far (as of December 21), the bookkeeper informs the board that 47% of you have indicated by your pledge card that you are committed to tithing. That is the highest percentage we have ever seen. It is inspiring. I know it is because we teach that tithing is a spiritual practice that causes your life to work better. You may not know this, but our center has a higher per capita level of giving than most of the centers in our organization, regardless of size.

Because of your commitment to yourself and to our center, our Board of Trustees begins the process of planning our budget for 2012 with great expectancy and gratitude. It promises to be an easy and joyful budgeting process this year. We have been talking about upgrading the equipment in our audiovisual booth to enhance our capability to create and produce quality videos of our Sunday service. With a new desk top PC and a new laptop we expect to have greater efficiency in our use of audiovisual presentations at all our services and classes. Our dream is to have live streaming of our Sunday service.

We would also love to have a large flat screen to mount on the wall in the classroom that we can use with a laptop to project on the wall what is seen on the computer screen. We thought it would greatly facilitate our budget meetings, our SWOT meetings (after many of our events we take time to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats contained within the event), among other classroom activities. If you or anyone you know plans to upgrade their equipment at home or office and wishes to make a tax-deductible donation to our center, please speak to Dr. Heather, or any member of our ministerial staff or the board of trustees. We have decided to publish a "wish list" for such items, which we will put on the kiosk and the bulletin insert, if there is room.

May 2012 be filled with all the blessings you have dreamed of and imagined for your life. I love and appreciate you. And so it is.

Wednesday's Wisdom: Infinite Possibilities

Rev. Judee Chapman, Assistant Minister

As we step into a new and exciting year, we are reminded of the fullness of Life at this moment. Dr. Ernest Holmes says, "There is always the greater possibility available to you. There is a Divine Strength and an infinite Wisdom at the center of your being, ever waiting to be released, that will enable you to put more into life and living and to take more out of it. A limitless Creativity exists and expresses through all that is. It is always seeking a fuller channel of expression through you. Recognize that It exists, and accept Its action in your life."

Being a part of the Wednesday night service gives you the opportunity to explore all the 'possibilities' in your life. Our wonderful ministers delight in giving you their inspiration and wisdom through their thoughts and messages every Wednesday night. Join us for an 'hour of power' that will awaken you to your 'infinite possibilities!'

Blessings,
Rev. Judee

Adventure in Faith 2011

Our Adventure in Faith Sponsors

Introduction
Introduction to
Adventure in Faith
Week One
The Law of Tithing
Week Two
The Law of Goal Setting
Week Three
The Law of Forgiveness
Week Four
The Law of Divine Purpose
Celebration
Celebration 2011

Classes & Events

Parenting Forum
February 2
Love Letters with Wade and Kimberly Wooldridge
February 10
Workshop: The Unforgettable Valentine Splendor, with Rev. Royal Satterlee
February 12
Valentine's Day
February 14
Do It for Love, Animal Kinship Ministry
February 25, 2012
SOM 102: The Nature of Effective Prayer
Begins January 3 for 8 weeks
In this class, we will go deeper into the understanding of Affirmative Prayer. Through reading, exercises, discussion, and practice, you will develop a deep understanding of how to pray effectively for yourself. Effective prayer is the cornerstone of creating your best possible life.
SOM 102 is required for First Practitioner Licensing.
Dr. Heather Clark;
Tuesdays; 8 weeks; Jan. 3 - Feb. 21 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuition: Love Offering;
Text: The Science of Mind
SOM 212: Myth and Spirit
Begins January 9 for 8 weeks
Joseph Campbell was perhaps the greatest thinker of the 20th Century. His writings cover a vast range of spirituality, culture, and human mythology. His presence, which most people only experience through the wonderful Power of Myth video series, was transcendent. This course takes an overview of Campbell's work, helping the novice and scholar alike make sense of his or her own personal myth.
Rev. Dave Lewis; Mondays;
8 weeks; Jan. 9 - Feb. 27, 2012; 7 - 9:30 p.m.;
Tuition: Love Offering;
Text: Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion;
Recommended reference: www.jcf.org
SOM 300: Professional Practitioner Training
Began September 7 for 32 weeks
In Science of Mind 300 you will deepen your practice and understanding of Affirmative Prayer, understand about how life gets to be the way it is and enhance your power to co-create our world. Prerequisites include successful completion of the SOM 100 and SOM 200 courses within the last five years. SOM 300 consists of 30 weekly classes divided into three terms. The 300 series classes continue into year two with SOM 350 and once-a-month meetings.
Dr. Heather Clark
Wednesdays; 32 weeks; 7 - 10 p.m.; Classes begin September 7, 2011
Tuition: TBA
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Seva: The Strong Pull to Volunteer

Vidette Vanderweide

Growing up, I would attend church services every Sunday. It wasn't enjoyable for me and truly was a time to plan out what I was having for lunch or to replay my teenage drama for the week.

There certainly was no connection with God, therefore, the pull to help the church in any way was non-existent. As I fast forward 30 years into the future, I "stumbled" into my first service at The Center for Spiritual Living - Capistrano Valley back in February.

I was a little reluctant, a little hesitant about what I thought was a 'church' with a band ... (gasp!) A church with a band ... isn't that sacrilege?

What I experienced was something that I NEVER experienced in my life...the feeling of what God was supposed to feel like! From the minute I witnessed the candle-lighting ceremony representing all religious sects who celebrate God or a Higher Power, I knew I had found my place.

As I spent more time at the Center, participating in the workshops offered, and truly being surrounded by others who truly felt as one to me, I felt a very distinctive pull to do more for the center.

Yes, I do tithe my money, however, I felt to my core, that I had to do more for the center. One hears over and over again, the stories of those who have been at the center for 20 years or 2 months who had the same experience as I and who feel deeply for the center as I do. For me to give my time to a sacred place, who welcomes all and denies no one, that can change lives so quickly and drastically, is for me, a gift.

Simply by giving my tithe to the center is not giving everything that I can to help our center...my center. I have talents that I know will lead to the growth and development of our center, and by not volunteering my talents, I feel as though I am denying a place that gives so openly to all.

I truly enjoy giving the small amount of time that I do to the center. With a business and a family at home, it is sometimes scary to commit to something else, however, it wasn't a question for me at all. I have learned tools and principles during my short time at the center that will forever transform my life. How could I question giving up a couple hours a month in return?

I am grateful for Dr. Heather and all the staff that give their full-time commitment to the center. It wouldn't be what it is without each of them. But most importantly to point out, it is the volunteers who support our full-time staff that are just as important. It's the people who are there when we are not. It's the people who are tying ribbons, setting up lights and handing out gifts to visitors that allow our center to be at the forefront of so many lives.

I am so grateful to give back where I can and intend to give back even more where I am needed. In the past, helping an organization that really doesn't interest me is a chore. I have been there, but now I truly understand a principle that I learned in our "Prosperity Plus" class: prosperity and abundance come to those who "tithe their time, talents and treasures." I have found abundance simply by living that principle and donating my time, talents and treasure to our beautiful center!

Vidette is a member of the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley and is very generous with her time, talent and treasure. She is an abundance teacher and business mentor.

Wednesday's Wisdom Schedule

January - February