Greetings, Friend? CSLN News: November 07, 2024

THIS WEEK'S TALK BY

REV. CATH DEPALMA

"In This Together"

It’s an interesting business living the One Life of Spirit together, isn’t it? The world is going to do what the world is going to do. The saving grace is that we can still live the life of our dreams, in the midst of whatever is going on. Heaven is before us, in the middle of whatever difficulty there is. We just have to believe it and it will be so! - 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.

GUEST ARTIST

Miss Jackie Wilson

Miss Jackie Wilson has one of those voices that you will never forget. She started singing at the age of three, inspired by her mother’s musical influence. Her music can be described as a mix of Ann Peebles, Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone, Chaka Khan, and a little Whitney Houston. When she sings, Jackie won't just sing to your soul, she'll touch, and inspire it! Notably, Jackie was a Season 10 Top 40 American Idol Finalist. She wowed the judges and audiences worldwide. Jackie headlined four years at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar, located in Printer's Alley in Nashville. She helped build a stellar Saturday night that folks came to Nashville just to experience! When she takes the stage hold on to your seat and prepare for a musical journey reminiscent of the feeling music gave you back in the day with a flare of something new, authentic, and fiercely different that is only....Miss Jackie Wilson!

THE BAND

Don Morgan: Bass

Mark Horwitz: Keyboard

Jimmy Lopez: Percussion

Music Director: Larry Faragalli: Guitar

THE PLATFORM TEAM

Host and Closing Treatment: Marietta Carter, RScP

Reading and Treatment: Alan Woodard, RScP

THE SUPPORT TEAM

Greeters/Ushers: Gary Hoffman & J.W.

Hospitality: Nancy Telford

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.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR MICHAEL WOODY

We are saddened to let you know that Michael Woody, long time CSLN member and co-founder of Music City Center for Spiritual Living made his transition this week.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Unity on the afternoon of Saturday November 23^rd. More information to come as it is available.

Please keep Michael’s wife, Dyann Woody in your treatments and prayers!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invitation from the Women of Unity

The Women of Unity would love to welcome the CSLN ladies to their next gathering on Saturday, November 9th at 9:45am in the Unity Cottage for brunch and a program about Self-Care During the Holidays. In addition to other areas, a reflexologist will be there to give tips about self-care.

Volunteers Needed on Caring Hearts Team!

Caring Hearts is looking for CSLN members who are seeking to volunteer to join our team. Caring Hearts supports our members and their loved ones experiencing medical and/or difficult life events as well as celebratory moments in their lives. Please contact Erica Leeds at erica.l.leeds@gmail.com if you would like to serve on our team.

Hiring a Bookkeeper

We are accepting applications for the bookkeeper position. The position is part-time and is approximately 25 hours per month at $20 per hour. Interested applicants require bookkeeping experience, including working with Quickbooks, and the willingness to learn ADP and other financial applications. Attendance at the Center, before and after the Sunday service, is required. Additional work can be done remotely. Please submit your resume to admin@cslnashville.org.

We are also Hiring a Part-Time Executive Director!

Please email admin@cslnashville.org to get a copy of the job responsibilities and submit your resume.

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

MEETINGS & EVENTS

November Board Meeting Date Change

The monthly public board meeting is the 3rd Monday of the month. In November, there is a schedule change and the meeting will be on November 11, the second Monday of the month, instead of November 18. The zoom info can be found on the website under Calendar-Meetings and Events.

Next Leadership Care Group

Join us on November 16 from 10am - 12pm 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 the second monthly, 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.

Town Hall Meeting: Release the Past - Views for the Future

There will be a Town Hall Meeting November 17 in the Fellowship Hall after the Sunday service to discuss certain requests made by a group of CSL members. Join us as we share with each other so together we can move into our new story, the next iteration of what is possible for our center.

The rest can go.

This is an in-person meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please email admin@cslnashville.org so that we will know how many lunches to order.

Joint Service with Unity and Potluck to Celebrate Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 24

It is CSLN's tradition to celebrate Thanksgiving with a potluck following our service on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This year, we will have a joint Sunday service with Unity on November 24 at 11am followed by a potluck for both Centers! Rev. Denise and Gregory Fisher will be the speakers. Turkey and dressing will be provided with the rest of the fixings as a potluck. If you have dietary restrictions, please bring something to share that meets that need and be sure to label it as gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian or vegan.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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 begin 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 is Tuesday November 12th 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

MEETINGS & EVENTS

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

Alan Woodard, RScP

There is one loving Spirit, one infinite mind and creative source in the universe and I am one with this divine presence and spirit. It operates in me, as me and through me now and the forever now. I declare my own true nature is guiding me each day to create a sacred space and time to be at one with the divine. I bestow this loving gift to myself knowing it will blossom into eternal wisdom, unlimited joy, dynamic creativity and true peace of mind. I have no doubts or fears that old habits or patterns of belief will keep me from my purpose of experiencing my connection with all the goodness of life. I give great gratitude and say thank you Spirit for this magnificent gift. I am whole and I express the feeling that life belongs to me. Thank you, God ! I now release this my word to the law knowing it is so, I let it be 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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