Happy February Friend! CSLN News: February 05, 2025

THIS WEEK'S TALK BY

REV. Cath DePalma

"Love Work"

Part 1

We are called to this moment in time by LOVE. We play an important role in the evolution of consciousness. What we do, think and say determines the quality of life for us all. In honor of Black History month, let’s look to the secrets of those powerful leaders who put their lives on the line for LOVE and let them inspire us to do our part in the “Love Work”.

- 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

Joelle Platt

Wild Horses singer Joelle Platt, known as a stellar performer and communicator with a voice that resonates deeply, profoundly, and hauntingly. Joelle created Wild Horses as an outlet to revive the beauty and energy of rock music, the soul of classic country, all with a modern edge and the dreamy melodic music she grew up on.

Stay tuned... don't miss a beat. Learn more on YouTube!

THE BAND

Davis McHenry: Drums

Mark Horwitz: Keyboard

Don Morgan: Bass

Music Director: Larry Faragalli: Guitar

THE PLATFORM TEAM

Host and Closing Treatment: Lucia Coopersmith, RScP

Reading and Treatment: Tonya Miller-Hire, RScP

THE SUPPORT TEAM

Greeters/Ushers: Amy Stephens & Gary Hoffman

Hospitality: Nancy Telford

Youth Teacher: Marsha Nikahd

Video Production & Streaming: Dale Rogers, RScP

Audio Production: 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.

From time to time, please feel free to bring finger foods to share during hospitality.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unity of Nashville Invitation to Brunch Celebrating Black History Sunday, February 9

Maxine Caruth and Edith Freeman from Unity Nashville have invited CSLN to join Unity of Nashville for a meal this Sunday after Unity's service and before the CSLN service to celebrate Black History. It will be catered by Monell's and is $10 per person.

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

MEETINGS & EVENTS

The Next CSLN Coffehouse is Coming Soon!

Our Next Coffeehouse is Friday, February 7th! Please join us for a night of entertainment, snacks, and fellowship.

Sign-up for Open Mic is at 6 pm

Open Mic 6:30 - 7pm

Seven slots available

Ex. Original songs, poems, short stories, and stand up comedy

Please limit your presentation to 5 minutes.

SPOTLIGHT PERFORMERS

BRUCE-JON BRIGHAM - 7pm

JULIE GROWER - 7:30pm

SHAWN GALLAWAY - 8pm

Potluck snacks and drinks and love offering to CSLN appreciated.

Unity Of Nashville: 5125 Franklin Pike, Nashville, 37220

Questions?

Contact

AJ Bigler: 615-260-7627 or ajbig1951@gmail.com

Gordon Ellis: 615-594-6574 or gordelmusic@hotmail.com

SHAWN GALLAWAY

Shawn Gallaway is an award-winning singer/songwriter, visual artist, author, workshop facilitator and energetic healer. He has traveled the world over, 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.

JULIE GROWER

Julie Grower is Nashville-based Folk/Americana singer-songwriter. She has released two albums, In a New Light, and Lucky 7. Her song “Hometown Hallelujah”, written to celebrate the resilience and cooperative spirit of the people of Nashville, in the wake of catastrophic flooding in May 2010 was chosen as the theme song for the podcast The Voice of Free Earth. Julie's song "Down Here" was showcased by Alive Hospice as a song of healing for those affected by grief. Her recent music features songs devoted to animals with a focus on endangered species, and she writes songs for film and television.

BRUCE-JON BRIGHAM

Bruce-jon Brigham came to Nashville in August 2000 and has been playing & writing original music and songs here since that time. More recently and since February of 2023 he has been recording a definitive album project which will highlight his music and will feature guest artists on several of its 11 slated songs. A four song pre-teaser EP will be released soon [Springtime 2025]

Community Dialogue on Responsibilities

The next Community Dialogue and continued discussion about responsibilities of the Minister, Board, and the Community and the start of a conversation on our Mission and Purpose will be held on Monday Evening, February 10th from 6:30pm to 8pm via ZOOM at the link below:

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

Going Away Lunch for Marsha Gregory

Tuesday, Feb 11th

The Caring Hearts has planned a going away lunch for Marsha Gregory who is leaving Nashville for the mountains of Bend, OR. Come join us to wish Marsha well in her new endeavor.

The lunch will be Tuesday, February 11th at 12:00pm at Dalt's American Grill on White Bridge Rd. Please let Erica or Lucia know if you can come or email admin@cslnashville.org to ensure our reservation is accurate.

We will miss you Marsha!

CSLN Women Invited to Women of Unity Breakfast Potluck

Honoring Lisa Firestone

Lisa Firestone will be Unity's Guest Speaker for their women’s group on February 15th at 9:45am at a breakfast potluck, themed “FAITH: THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE!”

Lisa is such a beloved and inspiring lady of faith who seamlessly bridges CSLN and Unity communities.

This will be Lisa’s very first time sharing her deeply personal and powerful journey—from her diagnosis with a brain tumor to her miraculous recovery in perfect health. To make this event even more special, Lisa will also share her own music, thoughtfully composed to accompany her story.

Leadership Group Meeting

Our next Leadership Group Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 10am to Noon in the Meditation Room (Unity is having an event in the Fellowship Hall with Lisa Firestone) Please use the front entrance and go down the Hallway to the left to the Meditation Room.

Community Dialogue on our Mission and Purpose

There will be a Community Dialogue on our Mission and Purpose in the Fellowship Hall after our Sunday Service on February 16th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

Visioning Circle

Our next Visioning Circle will be after our Sunday service on February 23rd for about an hour starting at 1:30pm in our classroom/bookstore area.

Human Trafficking Awareness

CSLN and Unity will host a joint event addressing Human Trafficking Awareness on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 10:45 am to 11:45 am in the CSLN classroom located in the hallway between Fillmore Hall and the front foyer.

Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese FREEDOM (Faith-based Response to Eradicate Enslavement: Didactic Outreach Ministry) and Ministry’s Director, Rev. Dr. Peter Spiro, will conduct a Human Trafficking Awareness and Mitigation presentation for our congregants to learn more about this modern day form of slavery and how we can have impact.

CSLN Annual Meeting And Election of Board of Trustees Members set for April 27, 2025

Our Community Annual Meeting will be held on April 27thafter the Sunday Service. The Board of Trustees Nominating Committee is looking for qualified candidates to run for the Board for a 3-year term. We will be electing two new Board Members. If you are interested, please send an email to admin@cslnashville.org.

It has come to the attention of the Board that two current Board member terms are set to expire this year but they have only served a total of five years. It has been common practice for Board members to serve a total of six years (i.e. 2 – 3 year terms or 3 - 2 year terms per our Bylaws) before they have to take one year off before running for the Board again. Because of previous Bylaw changes 2 of our Board members fell thru the cracks. After consultation with our lawyer, it was recommended that the Board pass a resolution to allow these 2 Board members to complete the 6th year afforded all other board members. The Board will discuss and vote on passing this resolution at the next board meeting in February. This will simplify our future Board transitions.

Sincerely, The Board of Trustees, CSLN

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 continue our conversations about creating a Beloved, Healthy Community! Come Join us!

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

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

The next classes will be held on:

Tuesday, February 11th from 6:30 to 8:00pm via Zoom

Tuesday, February 18^th from 6:30 to 8:00pm via Zoom

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

Become a Member of CSL Nashville

Our New Member Class is now being offered on a quarterly basis. Our next class will be Saturday, April 5th from 10:30am to Noon via Zoom! You need to be a member of CSLN to vote on new Board Members at our Annual Meeting on April 27th.

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

A Book Study with Jacqueline Carrillo

Psycho-Pictography - The New Way to Use the Miracle Power of Your Mind

https://csln.breezechms.com/form/bd452b73857569

CARING HEARTS CORNER

Welcome to the 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 and Celebratory Events

● 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.

● Marietta Carter, another of our beloved practitioners, has requested prayers and prayer treatment for her mom who is currently in the hospital.

● Caring Hearts and the women's group are hosting a special celebratory going away luncheon for Marcia Gregory. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 11th at 12:00 noon at Dalt's restaurant located on White Bridge Road in Nashville. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Lucia Coopersmith or Erica Leeds.

Upcoming Meetings:

Sunday, February 9th, after the Sunday service
Monday, March 10th from 6pm to 7pm via Zoom

We now have a critical resources list to assist those in need find the help that they are seeking! This list is directed to emergent situations including crisis events as well as everyday support for needs such as utility assistance, mental health support, medical and transportation assistance, amongst many other categories. This array of services is primarily under the umbrella of United Way's 211 information line. Anyone can access this to help themselves or others. The critical resources list is now available on our website under: More > Caring Hearts Corner. Click the download button for the PDF.

In order to make helping our community even easier, we now have a direct way to refer CSLN members to Caring Hearts for short-term help. The referral form gathers important information that is needed to assist our team members. Every referral request will be reviewed by our Caring Hearts team and responded to in a timely manner. We will have the referral form in next week's Caring Hearts corner.

How You Can Help:

You don’t need to be part of the Caring Hearts team to assist. Any support is appreciated!

If you are a CSLN member and are in need of assistance or know of someone else from our community that needs help or has something to celebrate, please reach out to Erica Leeds at erica.l.leeds@gmail.com. If you are referring to someone else, please confirm with them that they need help before referral.

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

BOOKSTORE BUZZ

The bookstore has ordered the Self-Mastery Class’s books, but they have been slow coming in. Please check with me to see if they have come in. We only ordered five books because there were only five people enrolled at the time, so you may need to find another source, but check first.

We ordered a new prosperity book: The Abundance Book by John Randolph Price. This little book has a wealth of advice on prosperity. It’s small enough to carry in a pocket or purse. This book is priced at $6.00 per copy.

We also received an order of This Thing Called You, by Ernest Holmes. This little book is one of the most requested books written by our founder. It’s a small book, and easy to read. If you are new to Science of Mind, it’s a great introduction to our beliefs. And for veteran members, it’s a good review. This book is priced at $15.00.

Also, don’t forget that we still have a supply of Candy Paul’s books, both the Art of books (only $5.00) and the 101 Ways books ($2.50 per book). They make great presents!

If you need any other literature, including the Science of Mind textbook and Living the Science of Mind, come see me. I am in the bookstore after the service every Sunday. The bookstore is located to the right of the lobby, in the same space as the classroom, but on the left side of the room.

We also have a small lending library in the Meditation Room. If you want to browse that, it is open before Meditation and after the service, and if you want to donate to it, please let me know. Our space is limited, but we appreciate all donations.

Su Franklin, Bookstore Manager

WEEKLY MEETINGS & EVENTS

Women's Circle

Every Thursday 12 - 1 PM on Zoom

SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT

Tonya Miller-Hire, RScP

There is One Infinite Presence, a Divine Intelligence—Love itself—that moves through all of existence. This Presence is Love, Wisdom, and Infinite Creativity, expressing through and as all of life. I am one with this Divine Presence. I am not separate from the Whole but an integral thread in the sacred weave of Life, of Love. As I breathe, speak, and act, I do so in harmony with all beings. I affirm that Love is at work here and now, guiding me and all humanity toward greater unity, wisdom, and transformation. I embrace my sacred role in this moment, knowing that my thoughts, words, and actions contribute to the evolution of consciousness. I am inspired by those who have walked before me, and I step boldly into my part of the “Love Work,” knowing that I am supported by the Divine in all I do. With deep gratitude, I celebrate this truth. I give thanks for the ever-present Love that moves through all things. I give thanks for this sacred connection and release this truth, knowing it is done. I trust, I surrender, and I let it be. And so it is.

PRAYER TREATMENT REQUESTS

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