(REVISED) Sunday Service and Community Dialogue Will Be Held on Zoom This Week!

SNOW-DAY SERVICE

Correction!

Please stay warm and plan to join us on ZOOM for the Sunday service!

ZOOM Link is Located Under "Announcements"

THIS WEEK'S TALK BY

REV. CATH DEPALMA

"Making Room for the New"

Loving what is right before us isn't always easy, especially when it doesn't look like we think it has to look. Can we trust that the Infinite Creator of us all knows exactly what we need every second of the day? That IT is always ready to give us what we need? IT merely awaits our receptivity. Making room for the new starts with appreciating what is and recognizing the perfection that already exists. What a perfect place to start! When we do, the "more" naturally and easily flows in.

- Rev. Cath DePalma

For the past 7 years, Rev. Cath has helped communities move through transition as an Interim Minister for Centers for Spiritual Living. She has authored 2 books with a 3rd one on the way: I Do My Best Work Behind the Scenes. Previously, she served as Co-Director of Central Florida CSL, (Orlando), with her husband, John, for 26 years. Currently she lives in Kelowna, British Columbia with her husband, enjoying the great Northwest.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stay Safe and Warm and Still Attend This Sunday's Service and Community Dialogue!

Sunday Service

In anticipation of the snow storm forecasted, we will be holding a modified "snow-day service" with a Sunday message by Rev. Cath followed by our planned Community Dialogue regarding the Responsibilities of the Minister, the Board and the Community. Due to the weather, the service will begin at our usual time of 12pm on Zoom this week.

Community Dialogue

The Community Dialogue is estimated to be from 12:30-2pm. Please note that this will also be over Zoom. The link to join is the same link used for our monthly public board meetings and is attached below. The link for documents that will be used for the discussion about responsibilities of the Minister, Board, and the Community will also be attached below.

Please plan to attend the Sunday Service and this important Dialogue with Rev Cath DePalma.

Link to Join Sunday Service and Community Dialogue

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83002534370?pwd=bmcxMmhoSEQzbjZocGsxT05kQUVSZz09

Meeting ID 830 0253 4370

Passcode 12112331

Link to Documents

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qtqfs0frbf5nwjfluwmus/AHaNW_lL3qA8UcEn4v-3ojg?rlkey=7hnb85gi177wi4k3q0mcnlm3k&st=h9rba2cn&dl=0

Volunteer Needed for Youth Program

We are looking for a volunteer to assist with the Youth Program once a month. Curriculum and Training will be provided. Please email admin@cslnashville.org if you are interested!

Participate in Spirituality and Technology Research

One of our members and Practitioners, Tonya Miller-Hire, is working on her PhD and the topic of her thesis is how technology is influencing spirituality. We can all help Tonya with her research by participating in an online survey. This will take approximately 35 minutes, can be stopped at anytime and can be anonymous. If you are interested in taking the survey, the link is below:

https://birminghamcoaal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8JrbsrIoZfx4iwe

The CSLN Bylaws Vote is Complete

The members of CSLN have spoken and voted to reset CSLN's Bylaws to the standard CSL bylaws. There were a total of 54 votes; 52 votes were through Survey Monkey with 82.69% of respondents voting yes. Two votes were accepted manually bringing the overall total to 81.5% of respondents voting to approve CSLN adopting CSL's standard bylaws. There were also some comments received. Some were in support of adopting the CSL bylaws, some against adopting the CSL bylaws and some related to things for future review but no new information was provided and the comments received have already been discussed in previous public forums. As a result, we have not published comments with these results so CSLN can continue moving forward!

The final results from Survey Monkey are below:

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Community Review of CSLN Budget for 2025

For those interested in the specifics of the CSLN Budget for 2025, please join our Treasurer, David Jester for a review of the proposed Budget for 2025 on Monday January 13th via Zoom 6:30 to 8:00pm using our Board link.

Next Leadership Care Group Meeting

Join us on January 18th from 10:30am - 12pm in the Fellowship Hall at Unity of Nashville!

The Leadership Care Group meeting is for all those who are in leadership positions and those who are interested in becoming a leader at CSLN, including Ministers, Practitioners, Board of Trustees, Youth, Music, Volunteers, etc. This is an in-person meeting to explore new ways of thinking about building community. As we blossom and grow, we will naturally and easily attract the right and perfect spiritual leader. First, we must get ready.

CSLN Visioning Circle on January 26th

Our next Visioning Circle will be on Sunday January 26th for about an hour starting at 1:30pm in our classroom/bookstore area.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

New CSLN Class

Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self

Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self is a certified course toward becoming a Practitioner, centered around healing the perceived separation between personality and Spirit. This course invites students to embark on an active exploration of their creative nature, including thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and emotions, to gain mastery in living conscious and intentional lives. Through a combination of deep introspection and practical exercises, students will uncover the profound connection between their inner selves and their spiritual essence.

If you want to learn more about our Spiritual Principles and Practices, including Spiritual Mind treatments, this is the course for you!

Instructors: David Arnholter and Laima Dickens

Length of Course: 8 Weeks

Dates: Thursdays - January 16th to March 6th

Time: 6:30pm to 8pm

Location: Zoom

Required Texts: Living the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes and The Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.

Suggested Tuition: $65.00 (includes certification fee)

Please sign up by clicking the link below or visiting our website and you will receive further information and be sent the Zoom Link for this class.

Here is the link to register for this transformative class:

https://csln.breezechms.com/form/bd452b7385

Become a Member of CSLN!

Our next New Member Class is being offered on Saturday, January 11th from 10:30 am to Noon via ZOOM!

Join Rev Cath DePalma and Practitioner David Arnholter for this introduction to our Community and our Teaching and become a part of a loving, inclusive, open spiritual community for anyone seeking a deeper connection with God.

https://csln.breezechms.com/form/bd452b738575

Creating our Beloved Community!

Join Rev Cath DePalma via Zoom as we read and discuss Jim Lockard’s visionary book: Creating the Beloved Community: A Handbook for Spiritual Leadership.

Creating The Beloved Community is about the qualities, attitudes, and practices that are needed to manifest the kind of world envisioned by Howard Thurman and Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., a world of peace and harmony. The book speaks of the leadership qualities needed to create such a beloved community, including cultural evolutionary awareness, presencing, and psychological awareness of our own and others' development. Join Rev Cath as we continue our conversations about creating a Beloved Community!

Please go to our website (cslnashville.org under Calendar/Classes) or click the link below to sign up for this important class.

The next class will be held on Tuesday January 14th from 6:30 to 8:00pm via Zoom.

No Cost – just buy the book from the Bookstore or Amazon.com.

https://csln.breezechms.com/form/bd452b73

Active Hope Workshop

Kimberly and I are so excited to share this powerful work with you! Registration will be available soon. Meanwhile, mark your calendars, invite a friend and plan to join us for this transformational journey.

- Sue Shann

Registration Page:

https://sacredecology.regfox.com/active-hope-an-introduction-to-the-work-that-reconnects

CARING HEARTS CORNER

Welcome to Caring Hearts Corner!

This space is dedicated to keeping you informed about the needs in our community and how you can lend a helping hand.

Community Needs

• Marsha Gregory is moving and needs assistance with packing. Additional help is still needed—please let us know if you can pitch in.

• Dottie Uwaifo, one of our cherished practitioners, has requested prayers for her nephew, who recently experienced a tragic car accident in which several of his friends lost their lives. Please hold Dottie’s nephew and the grieving families in your hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

• Steve Trinward is going through a two part cataract surgery at this time and would benefit from community support and ongoing prayers.

How You Can Help

You don’t need to be part of the Caring Hearts team to assist with these needs—any support is appreciated! We’ll continue to share updates about our plans, member requests, and other ways you can serve.

If you are in need of assistance as a CSLN member or know of someone else from our community that is in need or has something to celebrate; please reach out to Erica Leeds at erica.l.leeds@gmail.com.

Thank you for embodying the spirit of care and compassion in our community. Together, we make a difference!

WEEKLY MEETINGS & EVENTS

Women's Circle

Every Thursday 12 - 1 PM on Zoom

SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT

David Arnholter, RScP

I know that there is only One. One Spirit, One Light, One Love. I am one with Spirit. I am one with Light! I am one with Love. I know this fully and completely!

A healing Power is flowing in and through me now. Every organ of my body, every thought in my mind, every function of my body is healed by this Power completely and perfectly. There is no fear, no doubt and no uncertainty in my mind. The love of Spirit expressing in and through me, directs me, protects me and guides me every step of my life.

And I know this same healing Power is flowing through our beloved Center healing everything which needs to be healed to keep it growing and thriving.

I give thanks for Love expressing in my Life. I give thanks for the Science of Mind teaching. I give thanks for everyone who is actively working and supporting our vibrant, loving, abundant Community of CSL Nashville.

Accepting “Love Expressing” as my life experience, I release my word into the Universal Law of Mind, which always says YES! knowing it has already made all of this or something even better, so.

And so it is.

PRAYER TREATMENT REQUESTS

Need a Spiritual Mind Treatment? Click the link above to select a Practitioner and the individual contact form to submit a request.

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