THIS WEEK'S TALK BY

REV. DENISE YEARGIN



"The Gifts of the Journey"

"Oh the Places You'll Go." - Rev. Denise

Rev. Denise Yeargin is a retired Ordained Unity Minister who continues to minister through speaking and writing and occasional individual virtual sessions. "Rev. D" (as many still call her) has grown to love Center for Spiritual Living Nashville and often tunes in to our Sunday services online.

A Native Nashvillian, Denise has over the last few years co-created a home with her life partner Judy Blackwelder in Savannah, TN on the Tennessee River. They call their estate Harmony Haven – as they are learning to live in communion with the earth and all her relations. Denise’s greatest love continues to be studying, teaching, and sharing Universal Principle.

GUEST ARTIST

Lisa Firestone

Awarded “Best Solo Pianist” and “Best Spiritual Artist” by Songwriter’s Showcase of America, four time Empower Music & Arts finalist, Lisa Firestone weaves her classical piano roots with heart-opening themes.  Since finding home in new thought, she has worked consistently as a Music Director for over two decades in both Unity and CSL churches in Orlando and Music City.

Today, in addition to music, Lisa offers Transformation Life coaching and facilitates nonviolent communication training with her partner Beth, for their company, NVC Tennessee.

THE BAND

Jimmy Lopez: Percussion

Music Director: Larry Faragalli: Guitar

THE PLATFORM TEAM

Host and Closing Treatment: Lucia Coopersmith, RScP

Reading and Treatment: Dr. Elaine Benson, RScP

THE SUPPORT TEAM

Greeters/Ushers: Katie Griffith & Myla Rosebaugh

Hospitality: Kim Barrow

Youth Teachers: Marsha Nikahd & 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

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.

Parking at Unity

The Unity folks shared with us that someone who was there for CSLN’s service yesterday afternoon parked their car on the grass. Please make sure to park in the lower, upper or back parking lots and avoid parking on the grass. Much appreciated.

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.

Questions & Comments Regarding Last Town Hall

If anyone has questions or comments regarding the last Town Hall meeting and the Interim Minister program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any board member or email us at admin@cslnashville.org.

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

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

 Dr. Elaine Benson, RScP

THERE IS ONLY ONE LIFE, ONE LOVE, AND ONE ENERGY THAT POURS THROUGH US CONTINUALLY, BRINGING US LIFE INTO EVERY MOMENT. I CALL THIS LIFE GOD - MOTHER/FATHER GOD AS GOD IS BOTH FEMININE AND MASCULINE. 

THIS LIFE LIVES IN ME AND IN ALL OF US EVERY MOMENT THAT WE DRAW BREATH IN THIS LIFE. THIS ENERGY SUSTAINS US THROUGH EVERY EVENT AND EVERY SITUATION OF OUR LIVES AND GUIDES US IN WHICH DIRECTION TO GO. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS ENERGY, THIS LIFE THAT IS CONTINUOUSLY MOVING THROUGH US. IT FEELS LIKE THE SUN - WARM, NURTURING, AND GUIDING US TO GROW THROUGH EACH EXPERIENCE THAT WE LIVE THROUGH IN OUR LIFETIME. THIS NURTURING HELPS US TO GROW IN EVERY WAY - EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND MENTALLY. 

IT SUSTAINS US THROUGH THE DARK TIMES OF LOSS, THROUGH THE TIMES OF PAIN, AND THROUGH THE INTENSITY OF GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION. ALL OF THESE INTENSE PERIODS OF LIFE ARE WONDERFUL AS THEY HELP US TO GROW INTO OUR FULLNESS AS ADULT HUMAN BEINGS. 

I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS A FLAWED, IMPERFECT, WONDERFULLY HUMAN BEING. THANK YOU, GOD, FOR MY LIFE, JUST LIKE IT IS. SO, I RELEASE MY WORD INTO THE LAW OF MIND, KNOWING THAT THIS OR SOMETHING BETTER IS ALREADY DONE. 

AND SO IT IS.

ATTENDANCE JULY 21

94 In-Person

17 Online

111 Total

DONATIONS JULY 21

$1,080 In-Person

$1,020 Online

$2100 Total

A very kind lady who lives in Lebanon is looking for a ride to our church on Sundays from someone who lives nearby. If you are available and willing to do that, please give her a call. Her name is Nete (pronounced Netty) and her phone number is 708-560-1902.

COMING UP

August 04:

Rev. Dr. Mitch Johnson