Weekly eBlast May 12, 2018
May 2018
We are an open, inclusive, affirmative and loving community that offers practical tools for empowering you to live your spiritual magnificence and to make the world a better place!

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Schedule of Events
This Week's Sunday Service

Sunday, May 13, 2018

9:30 am Guided Meditation
Randy Tenckhoff, R.Sc.P.

10:00 am Inspiration Service
Rev. Christine Jeffers
"Dancing with the Divine"

Special Music
Spirit Choir

Please join us in Lofftus Hall following the Inspiration Service for a Mother's Day Tea provided by our Cosmic Kids.
A Look Ahead:

Sunday, May 20, 2018

9:30 am Guided Meditation
Connie Asquith, R.Sc.P.

10:00 am Inspiration Service
Rev. Michael Benson
"Creating YOUR Experience"

Special Music
Doin' It Justice w/Warren Haskell


It's also SEVA Sunday . Discover the many ways to serve.
This week we'd like to express our gratitude to:

Connie Asquith and Ken Keith for your consistent efforts in making our Center a beautiful and welcoming space for our community. 

Robin George for fixing the broken sprinkler pipe under our redwood tree!

Linda and Robin George for putting the border in the Kosmic Kids play yard this week.
Classes and Groups
Walks in the Park is cancelled this Tuesday, May 15th, but will resume May 22nd.
Begins May 16th
Continuing through May
Practitioner of the Month
Our Practitioner of the Month for May is
Sandy Gohlke, R.Sc.P.

I became licensed as a practitioner 20 years ago. Since then I have continued as a student and a teacher in Science of Mind classes. Consistent spiritual practice and conscious connection in Oneness with Spirit provides me the avenue to align with Divine Truth for myself and others. My greatest joy is being with others as they expand their thinking and open to greater recognition of the divine presence within them. Through acceptance of self/Self all things are possible and the doorway to unexpected discoveries opens the path to greater freedom, peace and love.

I value every practitioner session because it provides opportunity to learn how to use Science of Mind Principles as a way of life. Practitioner sessions involve deep listening, inquiry, teaching principle and affirmative prayer.  I meet each person in his/her wholeness, sharing unconditional love and connection while greater truths are revealed. Often what may appear as problems are impermanent and can be replaced with higher thinking and updating old beliefs. My greatest joy is experiencing the creative process in myself and others. Painting with watercolors is one of my pastimes. 
The Book of the Month for May
Creativity by Matthew Fox
The author of  Original Blessing  explores how the highest communion with the Divine can be found right at our fingertips in the simplest expressions of human creativity.

Drawn from a sermon that has electrified listeners, here is a concise, powerful meditation on the nature of creativity from Episcopal priest and radical theologian Matthew Fox.

Creativity  is Fox at his most dynamic: It is immensely practical and leaves the reader with a message to put into action in life. Fox tantalizingly suggests that the most prayerful, most spiritually powerful act a person can undertake is to create, at his or her own level, with a consciousness of the place from which that gift arises.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Check out all that's happening this weekend and beyond!
Friday, May 11th
Continuing Classes and Workshops
Brain Community Circle
Dr. Joni Samples, R.Sc.P.
First Monday of every month
4:30 - 6:00 pm

Healthy Moves
Matt Cavender
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm

A Course in Miracles Study Group
Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Book of the Month Study Group
April Showers
Fridays 10:00 - noon
The group will discuss "The Soul of Money” in May.



Science of Mind Magazine Circle


Dr. Randy Tenckhoff, R.Sc.P.
Thursdays 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, May 17, 2018
Giving Thanks Every Day

How Friendly is the UNIVERSE by Margaret Stortz on pages 22-26

How Divine Wisdom Prospers by Terry Karanen on page 78

A Lesson in Compassion by Rocco Errico on page 91


The May Science of Mind Magazine is now available in Room for Thought Bookstore.
Change for Change


May Change for Change

The Iversen Wellness and Recovery Center

The Iversen Wellness and Recovery Center is a resource for adults (18+) who are actively working on their mental health recovery and wellness. The Iversen Center provides encouragement for living well with mental illness, mental health and wellness education, and support and socialization free from stigma. *This program is supported by Butte County Behavioral Health and MHSA funding.*

For more information click here .
Each month, our Center selects a viable non-profit organization - usually within Chico - that we can support with our loose change. We encourage you to bring your spare change so that we may contribute tangible change along with our philosophy of changing one's thinking to change lives. Look for the big water jug in the foyer as you leave the Center. Thank you.
Quick Links
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Sunday, May 6, 2018
Rev. Kathy Fernandes
"Creative in Word, Thought, Deed"






Minister Reports

Do you want to know the activities of our Center?

All Minister Reports that are done for every board meeting, are now available for you to view at any time here.

In these reports, you'll find information on what's being planned, what staff is doing, what Seva Teams are doing and much more. Take a look and be informed about the great work happening at our Center.
Office Hours
The front office is now open Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Click here to email the office.
Crystal Gertsch , Office Coordinator
(530) 895-8395

Ministerial Staff
Rev. Kathy Fernandes
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment.
Rev. Michael Benson
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment.
Rev. Lisa Carson
Mondays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment.
To schedule an appointment call 530-895-8395.