THIS WEEK'S TALK BY

REV. DR. MITCH JOHNSON



"Who Are You?"

"Everything we experience in this life requires a definition of ourselves to ourselves. Who do you think you are? Come find out." - Rev. Dr. Mitch Johnson

Reverend Dr. Mitch Johnson is our founding minister and a gifted teacher. He is loved by many and has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives. His talks bring new light to living.

GUEST ARTISTS

Shawn Gallaway with Yvonne Smith

Shawn Gallaway is a two-time Global Peace Song Award winning singer/songwriter, visual artist, author, workshop facilitator, and energetic healer who has released seven CDs to date. His most recent is entitled "The Light Has Won." He has traveled the world sharing his message of “Healing and Transformation through the Arts”. His “I Choose Love” song and online course (a collection of videos, songs, artwork, meditations and processes) continue to inspire and educate people of all ages on how to awaken their hearts and find their art. You can find more info at awakenyourheARTS.org and www.shawngallaway.com.

Yvonne Smith is a singer, songwriter, and former creator/host of her own online TV show about vegan travel called The Traveling Vegetarian. Originally from Santa Rosa, California, she has lived in Nashville for the last twenty-one years. She is happiest creating harmony as a backup singer, both in the studio and live on stage, and has sung with a wide variety of musicians in many different genres. Yvonne used her downtime during the pandemic to put herself through real estate school and is now a licensed agent at Crye-Leike.

THE BAND

Don Morgan: Bass

Jimmy Lopez: Percussion

Music Director: Larry Faragalli: Keyboard

THE PLATFORM TEAM

Host and Closing Treatment: Gwendolyn Smith, RScP

Reading and Treatment: Rev. Marla Sanderson, RScP

THE SUPPORT TEAM

Greeters/Ushers: Mary Lou Cohen & J.W.

Hospitality: Karen Sorensen

Youth Teachers: Jacqueline Carrillo & Ola Shehata

Audio/Visual: AJ Bigler, Ray Dryden

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Child & Youth Services 11:10 AM - 1:10 PM

We have a wonderful child and family team who are eager to provide services for children (ages 2-12) from 11:10 am - 1:10 pm. You can drop your child off and have time to attend our meditation services before the Sunday service. We are not equipped to provide infant services, but we will find a quiet space if needed for little ones and their caregiver.



Meditation 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Please join us for meditation! Our meditation room is to the left of the front doors. We will have greeters to show you the way!



Service Begins - 12:00 PM

To view LIVE on Sundays CST, Click: CSLN.TV

Here is a link to last week's service.

After Service

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments after service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regarding Last Town Hall

We are moving forward with hiring an Interim Minister. If anyone has questions about the program or the decision for CSLN to hire one, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any board member or email us at admin@cslnashville.org.

Invitation from Unity

Unity has invited us to join them for brunch on August 4 after their service and before ours. Rev. John McLean, Unity's former minister, is returning to speak at their Sunday service. Join Unity in welcoming Rev. John McLean back.

Check out the Property

It’s been a little over 4 months since we moved to Unity’s Campus and it is beautiful! If you are not aware, there is a labyrinth, a meditation space, and various spaces where groups can gather on over 9 beautiful acres. If you haven’t done it already, take a walk around the property, walk the labyrinth, find a special place for prayer or meditation and check out this wonderful space!

Financial Reporting

We are changing the way we report finances in the newsletter. Rather than reporting on a weekly basis, we will report the previous month financials in the first newsletter of the month. Going forward, we will include our total revenues and expenditures.

Online Service Chat Box Volunteers Needed

CSLN is looking for a few volunteers from our online community to moderate the YouTube chat box on Sunday mornings. This is a great opportunity for our members who prefer watching our service online to get involved and help our online viewers connect. You'll be provided some tools to get you started and can volunteer for as many Sundays per month as you like. Contact Rekell at admin@cslnashville.org if you are interested.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

A New Earth – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose

Rev. Denise Yeargin requests you join her in studying and discussing Eckhart Tolle’s enlightened book: “A New Earth – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.”

In his best selling sequel to the spiritual guide, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle expands on his life changing ideas to show how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the World.

Rev. Denise will lead us in exploring how our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and learn how to awaken to a new state of consciousness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling existence.

We will meet via Zoom starting Thursday, August 1st from 6:30pm to 8pm for 5 weeks. The cost is $100 for this non-certified class. Practitioners and staff ½ off.

Book Available in our Bookstore during July and via Amazon.com

Sign up on our Website or by clicking the following link: https://csln.breezechms.com/form/07d332

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Town Hall Meeting

There will be a Town Hall Meeting on August 25 in the Fellowship Hall after the Sunday service. Two of the agenda items are CSLN’s financials and budget and status of hiring our Interim Minister. Please plan to join us. More details will be forthcoming.



Women's Circle

Every Thursday 12 - 1 PM on Zoom

Men's Circle

Every Wednesday 6:30pm - 8pm at the house on Unity's campus

SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT

 Rev. Marla Sanderson, RScP

Today I take time to remember the magnificent Spirit that has given me life. As I tune in to that Perfect Spirit, I remember that I, too, am a part of Its magnificence. The Mind of God is my mind now. The Love of God fills my being and blesses my life in every possible way. The Life of God blesses my body as it heals and energizes my entire being. The Creative Mind of God shows me the perfect ideas that bring about the highest and best outcomes for me. As I remember this Truth about myself, I also know that this wonderful Truth applies to everyone – those I know and those I don’t. Divine Love expands my idea of goodness and Love to include every living thing. What a wonderful feeling it is to be overflowing with Divine Love! I am so grateful for this Truth and for the love and happiness it brings to all. I release these words of Truth to the Creative Law of Mind. Today I help another remember their magnificence. And so It is!

ATTENDANCE JULY 28

56 In-Person

16 Online

72 Total

DONATIONS JULY 28

$509 In-Person

$1,145 Online

$1,654 Total

Please treat for health and healing for Michael Woody who is recovering from surgery. Let’s know that the Life Force within him is blessing his body to absolute perfect health.

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Gary Bowers invites everyone to join the Sierra Club on August 7^th as they revive their Sierra and Suds Social at Fat Bottom Brewery from 6-8pm. This monthly meet and greet, held on the first Wednesday of every month, is a great way for people who care about saving our planet to connect. For every pint raised, $1 will be donated to the Sierra Club of Middle Tennessee so they can continue addressing critical environmental issues affecting all of us. Fat Bottom is located at 800 44th Ave North. Look for the Sierra Club sign on the front door to find the group!

COMING UP

August 11:

Gregory Fisher