Hello, Friend! CSLN News: November 13, 2024

THIS WEEK'S TALK BY

REV. CATH DEPALMA

"If It's To Be, It's Up To Me"

When it comes to being prosperous and enjoying an abundant life, it’s up to us to make the first move. Giving thanks and praising increase will take us to new heights of consciousness, in regards to our wealth. The Abundant Life is always waiting for us to get on board. It prospers those who are ready to live a certain way. When we commit to a greater participation in Life, Good rushes 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.

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

Ashlie Welte: Vocals

Jimmy Lopez: Percussion

Music Director: Larry Faragalli: Guitar

THE PLATFORM TEAM

Host and Closing Treatment: Gwendolyn Smith, RScP

Reading and Treatment: Dr. Elaine Benson, RScP

THE SUPPORT TEAM

Greeters/Ushers: Cynthia Crook & Marylla Rosebaugh

Hospitality: Kim Stokes

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

A Celebration of Life for Michael Woody, a long time CSLN member and co-founder of Music City Center for Spiritual Living will be held at Unity at 1:00 pm in the afternoon of Saturday November 23^rd. Lunch and Fellowship will follow. Please join us as we lovingly remember the inspirational life of Michael Woody!

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Women's Circle

The Women's Circle will be meeting at Dalt's American Grill this Thursday at noon to celebrate November/December birthdays. Let Lucia know if you can attend so we can make a reservation.

Volunteers Needed for Shared Thanksgiving Service

Please volunteer to assist with clean up for our shared Thanksgiving holiday service potluck with Unity on Sunday, November 24. If you are interested, let us know by contacting Marylla Rosebaugh at maryila@rosebaugh.com.

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

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.

Community Dialogue in Response to CSLN Friends Request

There will be a Community Dialogue 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 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 November 19^th 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

CSLN COFFEEHOUSE

Heads up, y'all. The CSLN Coffeehouse returns on Friday, Dec. 6th. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Unity of Nashville.

Open Mic: 6:30 - 7 P.M. (Space for up to 7 performers--1 song or poem, etc., for each performer. Maximum of 5 min. per performance).

1^st Spotlight Performer: Lisa Aschmann: 7 - 7:40

2^nd Spotlight Performer: Gary Gullbergh: 7:45 - 8:15

3^rd Spotlight Performer: TBD: 8:20 - 8:50

This is also a potluck. Bring something to eat or drink or both. Love Offering to CSLN gratefully accepted.

Info about Spotlight Performers:

Lisa Aschmann has written well over 10,000 songs, hundreds of which have been recorded or placed in movies and TV shows.

Gary Gullbergh is a truly engaging performer with a unique writing style. Clever lyrics combined with catchy melodies.

Many people have requested that the Coffeehouse be revived. We are looking for a great turnout to keep it going!

For more info: A.J. Bigler: ajbig1951@gmail.com or Gordon Ellis: gordelmusic@hotmail.com

SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT

Lucia Coopersmith, RScP

There is One God, One Love, One Intelligence that created and infused life into everything. It created me. I am one piece of the whole, an individualized, unique expression of God.

In that knowing, I affirm now that there is a power greater than I am and I can use it. I have the power to have, do or be anything I want and, by imagination, I set the energy of manifestation in motion. I am in perfect health and exude vibrancy and joyful movement. I have attracted the right occupation that allows me to express myself. I have attracted loving relationships to my life. I am prosperous. I release any limiting thoughts, any thoughts that hold me to the past, any attachment to outcome, and replace those thoughts with unlimited possibilities in every area of my life. That is the vibration and energy I put out and that is the vibration and energy I receive.

It is with gratitude that I speak these words knowing that everything I’ve spoken and even more is already done. I release my word to the action of the law that always responds to my thoughts and responds to my words and says, yes. 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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